Elaine Wharton

The journey of Elaine M. (Granny) Wharton, age 94, ended peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, on September 26, 2015. She was born on October 10, 1920 to Charles and Beatrice (Daggon) Fitterer who preceded her in death. Elaine retired as a supervisor at the Commodore Perry Hotel after 33 years of service and was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 4906 of which she was very proud. Elaine was a great bowler and loved the sport. She married her husband of 33 years, James, who preceded her in death, in Angola, Indiana in 1954 and from that marriage raised their son, Marlon Wharton, together. Surviving are her children, Marlon (Sandra) Wharton, Charles Lynn, John Joseph, and Karen; special grandchildren, Michelle Payne and Charlie Wharton , ten grandchildren total, and numerous great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister Jacqueline (Tom) Siefke; special cousin Ellen Boudreaux and special niece and caregiver Gail Anthony. Friends will be received in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 701 N. Main Street, Walbridge, Ohio 43465 (419) 666-3121 on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 from 2:00-8:00 pm. with Ladies Auxiliary services being held at 7:00 pm. Funeral Services will also be held in the funeral home on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 11:00 am. Memorial Contributions in memory of Elaine may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Burial will be at Lake Township Cemetery.