All Obituaries

Ramiro Garza, Jr. age 74, of Delta, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. He was born on January 24, 1948 in Elsa, Texas to Ramiro Garza, Sr. and Julia (Saenz) Garza. Ramiro attended Delta High School and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy. He later retired from General Motors - Defiance after 46 years of service as a crane operator. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed rooting for his favorite baseball team, Detroit Tigers; listening to Christian music...

Wauseon: John T. Hall, age 86, of Wauseon, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. He had been a heavy equipment operator for the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18 AFL-CIO for over 50 years. He then worked for Wauseon Machine for over 20 years. John was born in Ross County, Ohio on October 27, 1935, the son of William B. and Dixie (Hatfield) Hall. On August 28, 1954 he married Georgia Gray, and she survives. He was a member...

Onna Marie Gadzialski, age 40, of Delta, passed away after a sudden illness on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Fulton County Health Center. She was born on January 3, 1982 to John A. Gadzialski and Sandra M. Shumaker. Onna was a graduate of Archbold High School and I.B.C. in Ft. Wayne, Indiana focusing on accounting. Onna loved her dogs, Batman and Mya; loved cooking, spending time with family and friends at her home, 4th of July parties, drawing and just recently she was learning to crotchet....

Wauseon: Joan Tanner, age 88, of Wauseon, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. Prior to her retirement she served with pride with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office as a Dispatcher for over 20 years. Joan was born in Wauseon, Ohio on April 30, 1934, the daughter of John and Helen (Rittichier) Leggett. In 1960 she married John R. Cook and he preceded her in death in 1980. In 1988 she married William “Bill” Tanner, and he preceded...

Ricardo Leyva, age 70, of Archbold, passed away in his home on September 30, 2022. Prior to his retirement, Ricardo worked for Sauder Manufacturing. Ricardo was born in San Antonio, TX on March 21, 1952, to the late Emilio and Aurora (Lopez) Leyva. He later moved to Archbold. Ricardo loved taking care of and supporting his grandchildren. He also enjoyed grilling, camping, and dances. Ricardo is survived by his daughter, Maxine (Adrian Alvarado) Leyva of Archbold; stepson, Eric (Stacey)...

Gregory Alan Fry, age 64, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, September 26, 2022 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born March 5, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio to Harry and Genevieve Ann (Szmania) Fry. Gregory graduated from Rogers High School in 1976. A few years later on October 9, 1982, he married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Keiser. Gregory worked for Norfolk Southern (Dearborn Division) as a Train Dispatcher for many years, retiring in 2018. He was an avid maker and craftsman who loved...

Stryker: Jack L. Riley, age 70, of Stryker, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Northwest Texas Healthcare in Amarillo, Texas. Jack was a truck driver for YRC. Jack was born in Paulding, Ohio on July 4, 1952, the son of Thomas and Mary Alice (Shilts) Riley. On January 3, 1985 he married Marsha Schneider, and she survives. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving besides his wife, Marsha, are two daughters, Angie (Michael) Dunson and Lisa Riley;...

Amy Sue Grieser died on September 22, 2022, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Amy was born on May 5, 1959. The beloved daughter of JR Grieser the late Bonnie Gardner (Cole), she graduated from Pettisville High School and the Fort Wayne Bible College. Amy was a member of the Highland Gospel Community and will be dearly missed by her church family. She had a long career in retail in Fort Wayne. She loved her annual trip to Bronner’s in Frankenmuth, Michigan, selecting personalized ornaments...

Stryker: Sally E. Grisier, age 80, of Stryker, passed away on Monday morning, September 19, 2022, at CHP – Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Sally was born in Bryan, Ohio on January 8, 1942, the daughter of Robert and Wandas (Beattie) Collins. She married Beryl L. Grisier and the had three children, Tony, Beth, and Mike. Sally enjoyed sewing and quilting and crocheting. Surviving are her children; Tony (Chris) Grisier of Napoleon, Mike (Bonnie) Grisier of Stryker; 10 grandchildren...

William “Bill” E. Armstrong, age 78, of Wauseon, passed away in his home on September 16, 2022. Bill was a farmer and a mechanic. Bill was born on October 9, 1943, in Morenci, Michigan to the late William “Bill” and Vera (Eby) Armstrong.  On October 26, 1963, Bill married Sandra (Hostetler), and she survives. Bill was a truck puller during the 1970s and 1980s. He was also known for retrofitting Chevy Suburbans with Duramax engines. Bill was known for his...