All Obituaries

Emily M. Martin October 30, 1924 - January 23, 2023     Emily Margaret Martin, 98, of Deshler, Ohio passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Meadows of Leipsic, Ohio.    She was born in Carey, Ohio on October 30, 1924 to the late Fred and Sylvia (Rumschlag) Pieracini.    Emily was a 1942 graduate of Deshler High School.  Shortly after high school she worked as a clerical worker at the former Erie Proving Ground, Army facility in Ottawa County,...

Lorena A. Schwab November 18, 1942 - January 22, 2023    Lorena Ann Schwab, 80, of Rudolph, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, Ohio.    She was born November 18, 1942 in Findlay to the late Howard and Gineth (Henning) Challen.      While attending a high school dance, Lorena asked a classmate, James Schwab to a dance and that moment created a legacy.  They both graduated from Deshler High School in...

Charles "Bud" Haas February 18, 1931 - January 22, 2023   Charles "Bud" R. Haas, 91 of Lady Lake, Florida, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023.  He was born in Westhope, Ohio to Arthur and Gertrude Haas (Pratt).  He was the youngest of 5 children. Bud was a 1948 graduate of Deshler High School, Deshler, Ohio, and he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean...

Ronald R. Trumbull May 1, 1938 – January 19, 2023   Ronald Ray Trumbull, 84, of Custar, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Bowling Green, Ohio. He was born May 1, 1938 in Bowling Green to the late Ray and Garnet (Shaner) Trumbull.  He graduated from Liberty Township High School in 1956 and from Owens College in 1969.  Ron honorably served his country for two terms in the US Army from 1957-1962, being recalled for the Berlin...

Alfredo "Freddy" Peralez, III May 16, 1966 - January 13, 2023    Alfredo "Freddy" Peralez, III passed away on Friday morning, January 13, 2023 at his sister's residence in Deshler, Ohio.    He was born May 16, 1966 in Toledo, Ohio the Alfredo Peralez, II and Sandra Hall.      Freddy was an Eastwood High School graduate.  For over the past 30 years, he has been a loyal employee of Speck Sales in Bowling Green,...

John Larry Van Zandt February 19, 1947 - January 6, 2023   John Larry Van Zandt, 75, of Deshler, Ohio passed away Friday morning, January 6, 2023 at The Laurels of Defiance, Ohio. He was born on February 19, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to the late John and Bernice (Howe) Van Zandt. Larry was a graduate of Deshler High School and served his country during the Vietnam War in U.S. Army.  While stationed in Vietnam, he served as a combat engineer with Company A of the 613th Engineer...

Marilyn (Murlin) Gossman April 5, 1938 – January 5, 2023   Marilyn (Murlin) Gossman, 84, of Deshler, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, January 5, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Hoytville, Ohio on April 5, 1938 to the late Richard and Francis (Sheely) Murlin.  She met and fell in love with Fredderick Gossman and they were married on December 3, 1955.  He preceded her in death on December 7, 2008 just after their 53rd Anniversary. Marilyn provided...

Kenneth W. Scholl August 20, 1935 - January 3, 2023    Kenneth William Scholl, 87 of Deshler, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green, Ohio.    He was born August 20, 1935 in the very home he lived in today.  He was the son of the late William and Marvel (Adams) Scholl.  He was always proud to keep the Scholl family in the original home.  On June 13, 1959 he married Wanda (Cook) Scholl at Immanuel Lutheran Church,...

Ida R. Stott December 4, 1933 - January 2, 2023    Ida Rose Stott, 89, of Grand Rapids, Ohio passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Mercy Health Perrysburg Hospital.    She was born December 4, 1933 in Wood County, Ohio to the late Arza and Hazel (Struble) Wright.  She was previously married to Cloyce Stott and they later divorced.    Ida graduated from Weston High School and retired from Bowling Green State University.  She worked for over 28 years...

John R. Suber April 26, 1964 – December 30, 2022 John Robert Suber, 58, formerly of Deshler, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at The Gardens of Paulding, Ohio. He was born on April 26, 1964 in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late Robert and Judee (Longbrake) Suber. John graduated from Patrick Henry High School and enjoyed playing football, snowmobiling and riding his dirt bike.  John went on to work for his father at Deshler Metal Working for many years.  His...