All Obituaries

Wauseon: Richard C. Mull, age 85, of Wauseon, passed away early Monday morning in his home. Richard had been a lifelong area farmer. He had been on the Fulton County Fair Board for approximately 30 years, and on the board of directors for the Fulton County Historical Society. Richard was born in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio on December 27, 1937, the son of Corvin and Helen (Mahler) Mull. On October 20, 1957 he married Mary Ann Tedrow, and she preceded him in death last year. Richard was a...

Wayne R. Shinabery, age 75, of Archbold, passed away on November 27, 2023, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Wayne, along with his father and brother, established Shinabery Equipment Company, a long-standing successful local business. Additionally, he was a farmer and an auctioneer. He loved his work so much that he never fully retired and continued working even in illness. His work ethic inspired others. Wayne was born on January 13, 1948, in Hudson, MI, to the late Robert M. and...

Jenny L. Moden, age 70, of Tedrow, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, on her 70th birthday, with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 26, 1953 to Lee Eugene and Doris Maxine (Ledyard) Graffice in Wauseon, Ohio.   Jenny graduated from Pettisville High School and went on to earn her Bachelors in Social Work at Defiance College. She worked as a teacher’s aide at Pike Delta York, along with various other schools until her retirement. In retirement, Jenny...

Ardith Rose Rupp, age 96, of Archbold, passed away on November 25, 2023 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Ardith spent her life caring for her family and her home. Ardith was born on September 13, 1927, in Fayette, to the late Earl and Helen (Quillet) Schaffner. She was a Fayette High School graduate. She later married the love of her life, Lowell Rupp, who preceded her in death in 2002. They enjoyed over 50 years of marriage together. Ardith enjoyed baking, sewing, gardening, and...

Marjorie A. Hoops, age 94, of Archbold, passed away on November 25, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. Marjorie spent her life caring for her family, home, and the family farm. Marjorie was born on July 28, 1929, in Bad Axe, MI, to the late Lawrence and Martha (Bredow) Sams. On August 2, 1952, she married the love of her life, William Hoops, who preceded her in death in 2014. Together, they cared for the family farm. Marjorie was a member of the First Church of God in Wauseon,...

Avis L. Bernath, age 94, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Avis was born on February 14, 1929, near Stryker, Ohio, to Marvin and Marjorie (Woolace) Buehrer. Avis graduated in 1947 from Stryker High School. In 1950, she married Harold W. Bernath and he preceded her in death in August of 2008. Avis was a member of the Stryker United Methodist Church. She was a member of United Methodist Women's Group, a youth leader, and taught Sunday school for many years. She was...

Juan Simon Gomez, Sr., age 71, of Stryker passed away on November 18, 2023 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Juan worked as a factor worker for many different companies. Juan was born on March 26, 1952, in Mercedes, TX, to the late Guadalupe and Evangeline Gomez. He was a Stryker High School graduate of 1973. Juan enjoyed wood carving and painting; he was known as a great artist. He also enjoyed being in nature, where he camped and fished. Juan is survived by his son, Juan Simon...

Reda M. Stiebler, 89, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away November 14, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Reda retired early from Fulton Industries to care for her ailing father-in-law. Reda was born on September 10, 1934, to the late Elvin and Helen (Johnson) Shaw in Toledo, Ohio. On June 16, 1951, Reda married her husband John R. Stull, and he preceded her in death in 1977. On June 13, 1981, Reda married Fredrick Stiebler of Toledo, Ohio. Fred also preceded her in...

Tony Ray Phillips,  age 60, of Swanton, Ohio passed away suddenly in his home Monday, November 13, 2023.  He was born May 18, 1963 at Detwiler Memorial Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio to James Edward and Chloe Gertrude (Caudill) Phillips.  Tony graduated from Liberty Center High School,  Class of 1981 then began his profession as a CNC machi nist for the next 35 years.  After being a caregiver to his father for 3 years, he decided to change careers at Toledo Airport in the...

Elizabeth Ann Nash, age 75, of Delta, passed away on November 9, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo, surrounded by her family. Ann was born on May 23, 1948, to the late Ralph and Marion (Vanderhorst) Daniel in Sidney, Ohio. On April 26, 1975, Ann married David Nash, who survives. Together, they spent 48 years of marriage together. Ann worked as a surgical nurse for many years. Ann was an avid quilter. She and Dave enjoyed many camping trips together, and they also were members of the...