All Obituaries

Stryker: Ernest James Belella, of Bryan, OH, died on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Hillside Country Living. He was 94. Ernie, as he was known to friends and family, was born on March 13, 1926 in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania to Raffaele “Ralph” Belella and Hattie Herman Belella. He graduated from Mahaffey High School in 1944, and entered the Army July 11th of the same year. Stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Ernie served in World War II with the 287th Field Artillery Observation Battalion where...

Eileen Proudfoot was born to Forrest and Bertha Proudfoot in 1921 in Delta, Ohio.  The Proudfoot family moved to Wauseon when Eileen was a baby. After 3 years they moved to Whitehouse, Ohio but 5 years later moved back to Wauseon for good.  Eileen recalled moving many times in each locale, but no matter the house they lived in, her mother made it so cozy it seemed like a palace to her and her brother Mike. She graduated from Wauseon High School in 1939.  On Oct. 5, 1941 she...

Jeanette “Greta” Weber, age 80, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away surrounded by family at the Fulton Manor Nursing Home on May 15, 2020. Greta was well known in Wauseon as the owner of Tiny’s Dairy Barn along with her husband, “Tiny”. Greta leaves behind a family who adored her, and countless friends. She was an active part of the community of Wauseon. Together with Paul “Tiny” Weber, her husband of 34 years, she lived an extraordinary life. They...

Wauseon: Edna May “Yogi” Miller, age 92, of Wauseon, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020, at the Fulton County Health Center. Prior to her retirement, she had worked at All Star Products in Defiance and had been a dental assistant. Edna was born in Kunkle, Ohio on May 4, 1928, the daughter of the Rev. John Henry and Mary Lucinda (Stahl) Shull. On November 24, 1971, she married Merle Miller, and he preceded her in death in 1997. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Wauseon: Florence J. Howard, age 89, of Delta, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Florence was homemaker most of her life. Florence was born in Fulton County on February 11, 1931, the daughter of Henry N. and Zelpha (Spring) McIntosh. On December 12, 1952, she married Donald Howard, and he survives. She was a Gold Sheaf member of the Aetna Grange. She loved watching her birds out her kitchen window. Her greatest love was her family, grandchildren, and...

Ann Matthews passed away Sunday May 10, 2020 at the age of 93. Anna Elizabeth Kestner Matthews was born on October 10, 1926 in Connellsville Pennsylvania to the late John and Jessie Brooks Kestner.  Ann grew up along with her late brother, John and late sister Jean (twins) in a loving family with strong Christian beliefs and faith. She often told how she remembered everyone was welcome in their home. Friends, neighbors and relatives were...

Steven F. Myers, age 60, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away peacefully, with his loving family at his side, early Saturday morning May 09, 2020 in his home.  Steven was born September 25, 1959 in Wauseon, Ohio to the late Gerald E. and Patricia "Pat" A. (Hamilton) Myers. He was a retired sign builder and was employed with Harmon Signs for many years.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Steven was a member of True North Church in Wauseon.  He enjoyed...

Archbold: Keith Lee Oyer, age 63, of rural Defiance, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was a self-employed Insurance agent for over 30 years. Keith was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 27, 1956, the son of Herb and Betty (Rupp) Oyer. On July 2, 1977, he married Peggy Durham, and she survives. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, rural Stryker. He was also a member of the Gideons International. If anyone ever said "hi" to...

Dolores H. Hlavac (nee Panek), age 88, of Wauseon, OH, passed away May 5, 2020 at her home after a long illness.  Dolores, the daughter of Adam and Marie (Wieszorek) Panek, was born on January 12, 1932,  in Chicago, IL. Dolores married John R. Jennings October 01, 1952 in Chicago, IL and they divorced in 1970.  She later married Erwin F. Hlavac, Sr. in Bolingbrook, IL and they lived in Berwyn, IL.  Following her retirement, she then moved to Jensen Beach, FL...

Wauseon: Glen Lee Tappan, age 57, of Wauseon, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at the Lakes of Monclova in Maumee. Prior to his illness Glen had worked as a Registered Nurse and Supervisor at the Fulton County Health Center and as a Flight Nurse for Mercy Health Life Flight in Toledo for many years. Glen was born in Wauseon, Ohio, the son of Roger and Nancy Lee (Crosby) Tappan. He enjoyed riding motorcycle and playing Guitar and Mandolin. He even crafted his own Mandolins. Glen...