All Obituaries

Wauseon: Sue Ann Gomez, age 67, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Sylvania. Sue was born in Wauseon, Ohio, on June 6, 1953, the daughter of the late Albert and the late Jane (Goff) Harrison. On October 1, 1975, she married Carlos D. Gomez, Sr., and he preceded her in death in 2010. She was a member of St. Caspar Catholic Church in Wauseon. She loved to play Bingo. Surviving is son, Carlos Gomez, Jr. of Ft. Wayne; two daughters, Teresa (Pedro) Armas...

Kimberly J. (Robinson) Dannecker, age 48, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away December 2, 2020 at her home. Kimberly worked as a grocery clerk for many years. Kim was born on April 26, 1972 to Larry and Carolyn Robinson. Kim loved to cook and sew; she was often heard saying, “Home-Ec is more than just cooking.” Surviving Kim is her parents, Larry and Carolyn Robinson; sister, Lisa (Brent) Trent; sister Kelsi (Kristoffer) Knisley; daughter, Mikki Jo Nye; granddaughter, Lillean Wilson;...

Wauseon, Ohio: Clare E. McIntosh, age 93, of Wauseon, passed away Wednesday evening, December 2, 2020, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. He was born in Wauseon on May 25, 1927, to Henry Neil and Zylpha (Spring) McIntosh. He was a graduate of Wauseon High School and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Clare was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bruce, Robert, Charles and sisters, Florence Howard and Doris Kurfiss. Left to cherish his memories are brother-in-law, Bill Kurfiss and...

Michael Potter, age 60, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away December 2, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo. Michael delivered the Toledo Blade to his communities for many years. Michael was born on September 29, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio to Don and Alice (Larned) Potter. He later married Grace Potter, who survives. Michael was heavily involved at St. Caspar Catholic Church in Wauseon and was the RCIA Instructor for the church. He was also a proud member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving...

Don Wesley Shipman, age 90, of Delta, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,Tuesday evening, November 24, 2020.  He was born September 23, 1930 in Wauseon, Ohio to Sidney Floyd and Bertha Gladys (Apple) Shipman.  Don worked as a heavy equipment operator for Schoen Paving Company for 30 years.  He was a member of Ohio Operating Engineers; Delta Church of the Nazarene and Pettisville Missionary Church. Don is survived by his children, Brenda (Jim) Overmyer,...

Mellodi May March joined the angels in heaven after a hard battle with Bacterial Meningitis. She was 6 months old when she passed away peacefully in her Mother and Fathers arms in the Nationwide children’s hospital in Columbus Ohio. Mellie brought such joy and love to the hearts of her family and friends. Now as our guardian angel she will continue to spread that same love and joy. Mellodi was born on May 8th, 2020 in Bryan, Ohio to Michael and Katelyn (Whitlock) March. She was a...

Wauseon: The Honorable James E. Barber, age 74, of Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. He had served as Fulton County Common Pleas Court judge for 30 years, having retired in 2016. Jim was born in Wauseon, Ohio, on May 16, 1946, the son of the late John and the late, Elaine (Frase) Barber. On August 31, 1968, he married Sandra K. Mealer, and she survives. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a longtime member of American Legion Post 265 in Wauseon, where he acted...

Delta, Ohio: Earl L. Bonner, age 78, of Delta, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee. Prior to his retirement he had been a die setter and union representative for Inshield Die & Stamping in Toledo. Earl was born November 4, 1942 in Palmer, Tennessee to Marcus and Geneva (Slaughter) Bonner. He loved all things outdoors, especially camping, fishing and shooting. He was a proponent of the Second Amendment. He loved when his grandkids and...

Ray F. Couts, age 72, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away November 27, 2020 at Swanton Valley Healthcare Center. He was a truck driver. Ray was born on January 4, 1948 in Wauseon to the late Bayard and Ethel (Talmadge) Couts. On October 17, 1972, he married Jill Couts, and she survives. Ray loved being outside and bird watching, especially watching humming birds. Surviving Ray is his wife, Jill; son, Bill (Amy) Couts; son, Brandon Couts; daughter, April (Phil) Nygren; and grandchildren Courtney,...

Archbold: Joanne L. Spotts, age 85, of Archbold, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  She was born on December 27, 1934 in Lancaster, PA to Elvin and Ruth (Rhodes) Parmer.  On January 9, 1954 she married Jack W. Spotts, and he survives.  They and their four children moved to the Archbold area in 1967.  She was a member of St. John's Christian Church of Archbold.  She enjoyed raising her family and being a...