All Obituaries

Lelah E. Mandly, age 87, of Delta, passed away July 28, 2021, at the Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She worked as a factory worker for many years. Lelah was born on January 5, 1934, in Wauseon to the late Elmer and Ethel (Baker) Raker. She graduated from Wauseon High School. On April 7, 1979, Lelah married Clare Mandly, and he survives. Lelah loved playing cards, especially euchre, and liked camping and gardening flowers. She also enjoyed spending time with her husband...

Arby “Bill” William Barnes, Jr., age 75, of Wauseon, passed away July 25, 2021, in Defiance, Ohio. Bill was a purchasing agent for many years although his love was to work on cars, specifically on transmissions. Bill owned Wauseon Transmission in downtown Wauseon, and spent the rest of his career days doing what he loved. Bill was born on April 29, 1946 to Arby and Jean (Axx) Barnes in Wauseon. He later graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor degree of...

To View the live stream of the funeral, please click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/bryanfirstassemblyofgod/live_videos/ Stryker: Mary Louise Leverett, age 75, or rural Stryker passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, July 23, 2021 at St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio from complications of a motor vehicle accident. Mary, an avid lover of music spent her time teaching piano lessons, working with a wellness company, and was actively involved in her...

To View the live stream of the funeral service, please click the link below: https://www.facebook.com/bryanfirstassemblyofgod/live_videos/ Stryker: Angela Michelle Barkell, age 35, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and formerly of Stryker, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, as the result of injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. Angela was born in Springfield, MO, on December 4, 1985, the daughter of Stan and Mary Louise (Clark) Leverett. On May 6, 2006, she married Cheston...

Scott A. Frazier, age 49, of Wauseon passed away July 22, 2021, in Toledo, Ohio. Scott worked for the Jeep Motor Company. On November 19, 1971, Scott was born to Bart and Karen (Leymaster) Frazier. On September 29, 2018, Scott married Pam Cairns, who survives. Those left to remember Scott know that Scott was happiest in the presence of family and friends, of whom he loved dearly. Scott also loved to visit Las Vegas and Blind River in Ontario, Canada Surviving Scott is his wife, Pam...

  William “Bill” C. Hawes, Sr., age 69, of Delta passed away unexpectedly July  21, 2021 at his home.    Bill was born on May 26, 1952 to Carl and Betty (Thomas) Hawes in Harvard, IL. On February 11, 2000, Bill married Sherry Aichler and she survives. Bill and Sherry spent 21 beautiful years together. Bill was a skilled carpenter and worked for Eberly Construction, Edifia Construction, and Zeunen Builders. He was also an avid Ohio State fan, fisherman,...

Archbold: Russell (Russ) P. Leininger, age 81, passed away on July 21, 2021 in the care of CHP – Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Russ was born on August 15, 1939 to Paul and Florence (Kutzli) Leininger, in his childhood home. Russ worked for Conagra in Archbold for over 30 years as a foreman/ tow motor operator. He retired in April 2000. Russ loved his family and friends, and enjoyed his daily card buddies. He found joy in gardening, fishing, camping, and anything involving...

Douglas D. Ward, age 84, of Delta, Ohio, passed away at Fairlawn Retirement Community in Archbold. He was born on September 3, 1936, to Ross and Doris (Vogel) Ward. After High School he attended Ohio Northern University and later married Marlene J. (Dailey) Ward on July 24, 1955. Marlene preceded him in death after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on September 21, 2015. Doug cared for her for over 10 years until she passed. Doug is survived by his children, Rennae, (Joe Brimacombe),...

Kristina (Whetstone) Matrisch, age 58, of Fayette, Ohio, passed away July 15, 2021 in Toledo, Ohio.  Kristina was born to the late Lawrence and Hazel (Sackett) Whetstone on August 2, 1962 in Jonesville, Michigan. She graduated from Jonesville High School, and later graduated with an associates degree from Jackson Community College. Kristina loved to paint and be artistic. She also enjoyed going to the beach.  Surviving Kristina is her son, Jeremy Lee of Stryker; son, Kenneth...

Dawn (Schroeder) Cramer went to her heavenly home on July 13, 2021, after a short, courageous fight with cancer. Dawn was born to Harold and Betty Schroeder on August 6, 1959. She graduated from Archbold High School, and later, Northwest State Community College. She married Roger Cramer in 1997. Dawn was the youngest sibling to brother, Terry Schroeder (dec.); sister, Linda Parnell of Archbold; and brother, Steve (Jan) Schroeder of Johnstown, OH. She was an aunt to Tiffany Cole, Tara...