Gerald "Jerry" W. Stinson, age 78, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, October 13, 2018 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  He was born August 27, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Helen (Monaghan) and Alvin Stinson.  Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Swanton High School and on October 1, 1961 married Sharon Gibbons.   Jerry worked as an inspector for Dana Corporation.  He and Sharon enjoyed wintering in Florida. Besides his loving wife of 57 years,...

Albert Jay Pardee, known as Al to friends and family, age 65, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home, Thursday afternoon, October 11, 2018, following a long battle with cancer.  Al will best be remembered as a loving husband, father, musician and restauranteur. He was born November 10, 1952 in Buffalo, New York to the late Joan (Melbrod) and Grant Pardee.  Al graduated from Kenmore West High in Kenmore, New York.  Al married Paula Marie Glowinski on June...

Reta at age 95 years old, living in Gibsonburg, OH passed away at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont, OH on Wed. Oct 11, 2018.  She was born June 30, 1923 at Swanton, OH.  She is the daughter of Earl and Christina (Murbach) Shelt. Reta was a 1941 graduate of Swanton H.S.  She attended Stautzenberger Business School and Nyack Bible College. Reta married Wayne Meier 2 weeks after he was sent home on leave on Sept 20,1944.  They lived in Swanton for many years and was a member...

Norman Dean Lapham, age 89, of Neapolis, Ohio, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  He was born December 29, 1928 in Elkhart, Indiana to Jessie Leona (Amspaugh) and Charles Francis Lapham.  Norman owned Lapham Construction and was known for his finished carpentry work. Norman enjoyed playing cards with his friends at Adams Conservation Club where he was member. He also enjoyed spending his morning's catching up and discussing the latest...

Gary Morse Nichols, age 80, lifelong resident of Lyons, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, October 2, 2018 at Swanton Valley Care Center.  He was born January 20, 1938 in Lyons, Ohio to Elizabeth Caroline (Morley) and Walter Leonard Nichols.  Following graduation, Gary enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.  Gary married his loving wife, Irene Marvin on January 21, 1961 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Assumption. Gary worked for GM Powertrain, retiring in...

Lois J. DeBacker of Lyons, Ohio passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 29, 2018 after a 4 year battle with ovarian cancer.  She was born on July 24, 1948 to Harvey & Rosezella Beavers. She married Roger DeBacker on April 2, 1966 and he survives. She is also survived by her three children Brent (Cindy) DeBacker, Brian (Kristi) DeBacker, Bridget (Wesley) McRobert and 11 grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Raymond Beavers, Roger...

Rose Marie Myers, age 78, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Tuesday morning, September 25, 2018, at Addison Health and Rehabilitation Center in Maumee.  She was born October 30, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio to Lucille (Whitt) and Walter Tunison.  She married her beloved husband, Harold Edward Myers on November 3, 1956.  As the kids were growing up, she worked as a cook at Notre Dame Academy.  After 20 years, she retired in 1998 as a Bus Driver for the Swanton Local...

Mary Elizbeth Glanz (Mary Beth) age, 69, of Ottawa Lake, Michigan, entered into eternal life, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Sunset Village in Sylvania.  She was bron September 11, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Mary Francis (Korfel) and John Pokorney.  Mary married Roger Glanz on September 24, 1966 in Toledo, Ohio.  He preceded her death on October 1, 2017.   Mary enjoyed her work as a secretary at both Pelham Manor in Toledo followed by Kuhlman Corporation, where she...

Justin Thomas Soules, age 26, of Delta, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, September 22, 2018. He was born October 16, 1991 in Toledo, Ohio to Julie Ann (Cranston) and Thomas Christopher Soules. Justin was a huge University of Michigan football fan and loved music and singing. He was a family man with a big heart! Justin is survived by his mother, Julie A. Soules; sister, Megan Soules; fiancee', Aubree Hite; daughter, Eden Soules; step-daughters, Kyleigh and...

Gerald A. Browning, age 78, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away, Friday morning, September 21, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee. He was born August 22, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio to Evelyn C. (Garber) and Melvin Browning.  Gerald graduated from Springfield High School, and since 1959, was life-member of Operating Engineers Local 18.  He worked for various construction firms in the area, and retired in 2005 from Davidson and Brown.  Gerald will be remembered for his ornery...