Obituaries
James (Jay) Benjamin Perrin III
Feb 18, 2026
A lifelong resident of Swanton, Ohio, James (Jay) Benjamin Perrin III was born on November 30, 1961, in Toledo to James and Mary Lou (Bushong) Perrin. The oldest of two sons, he grew up alongside his brother, Bradley.
Jay graduated from Swanton High School in 1980, where he excelled both athletically and artistically. He played football, wrestled, and earned recognition for...
Joan B. Tejkl
Feb 14, 2026
Joan B. Tejkl, age 77, of Lyons, Ohio, a beloved mother and grandmother, who loved her Lord and Savior, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 14, 2026, just a day shy of her 78th birthday, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon, Ohio surrounded by her family . Joan was born on February 15, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas "Otto" and Marjorie...
Norene Carolyn (Taylor) Patterson
Feb 20, 2026
Norene Carolyn Patterson passed away on February 20, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio after a long battle with heart disease, her family keeping vigil.
Born in 1933 to the late Floyd and Pauline (Zimmerman) Taylor, Norene leaves behind her beloved husband, James, having enjoyed over 74 years of marriage. They have three surviving children: Mike (Debra Myers) Patterson, Chris (Debra)...
Helen R. Buckenmeyer
Feb 14, 2026
Helen R. Buckenmeyer, age 88, lifelong resident of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, Saturday evening, February 14, 2026 at the Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee. Helen was born September 15, 1937 in Swanton to Victor and Carrie (Smith) Buckenmeyer.
Helen was a 1955 graduate of Swanton High School, and was a lifelong member of St. Richard Catholic Parish. Helen worked...
Steven L. Ebersole
Feb 12, 2026
Steven L. Ebersole, age 73, of Delta, Ohio, passed away at his home, Thursday, February 12, 2026.
He was born July 4, 1952, in Morenci, Michigan to the late Roger W. Ebersole and Gladys V. (Rose) Ebersole, Byers.
He was a 1970 graduate of Delta High School and completed his education at Humbolt University as an Air Traffic Controller. On February 9,...
Brenda K. Leach-Wilkie
Feb 12, 2026
Brenda K. Leach-Wilkie, age 66, of Wauseon, Ohio, a cherished soul whose laughter and warmth brightened the lives of those she touched, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, February 12, 2026, at her home with her loving family at her bedside. Brenda was born on September 3, 1959 in the quaint town of Wadsworth, Ohio to Robert and Christine (Graham) Leach....
Doris Ann (Thomas) Culler
Feb 11, 2026
Doris Ann Culler, age 90, a lifelong resident of Swanton, Ohio, and formerly of the Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee, passed away Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1935 in Neapolis, Ohio to the late Lawrence "Deak" and Garnet J. (Foor) Thomas. She married Lewis Culler on August 25, 1956, who preceded her in death...
Kenneth A. Mohr
Feb 6, 2026
Kenneth Arlyn Mohr, 88, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, February 6, 2026, surrounded by family at CHP inpatient hospice of Defiance.
He was born January 24, 1938, to Kenneth and Ruby (Wyseman) Mohr and was a lifelong resident of Swanton. Kenneth proudly served in the United States Navy, enlisting in 1956. During his service, he served aboard the USS...
Jack Lee Bloom
Feb 1, 2026
Jack Lee Bloom, age 93, lifelong resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Residence in Sylvania. He was born on July 8, 1932 in Swanton to Floyd and Minnie Opal (Girdham) Bloom.
Jack was proud to serve his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force and was an...
First Sergeant (Ret.) Richard Dale Winterfeld, Jr.
Jan 30, 2026
First Sergeant (Ret.) Richard D. Winterfeld Jr. passed away surrounded by family on Friday, January 30th 2026.
The oldest of 6 children born to Cookie and Richard Sr. on April 10,1961. He would grow into a close-knit family with the cousins always playing around Grandma’s house. He attended Swanton High School and after a drum major camp, he transformed from this...
Paul L. Elton
Jan 25, 2026
Paul L. Elton, age 89, of Swanton, Ohio, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, following a recent stroke. Paul was born on December 26, 1936, in Wauseon, Ohio to Otho and Celia (Demaline) Elton. Paul was a 1954 graduate of Swanton High School. Following graduation,...
Robert Henry Smith
Jan 23, 2026
Robert Henry “Bob” Smith, age 89, a lifelong farmer, passed away peacefully Friday evening, January 23, 2026, surrounded by family in his Swanton, Ohio home, the same house where he was born to Stephen C. and Isabel H. (Myers) Smith. Bob lived a life rooted in faith, family and dedication to his work.
Bob, who was one of eleven children, was...
Linda Carroll (Essex) Thibert
Jan 17, 2026
Linda Carroll (Essex) Thibert, age 82, a cherished and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, known for her warmth and kindness, passed away Saturday evening, January 17, 2026, at the University of Toledo Medical Center, with her loving family by her side. Linda was born June 26, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio to Thomas P., Sr. and Marian (Neff) Essex.
Linda’s...
Thomas J. Lumbrezer
Jan 12, 2026
Thomas J. Lumbrezer, age 89, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Monday afternoon, January 12, 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Hospice Center in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born December, 25, 1936 in Swanton, Ohio to Clarence and Martha (Hassen) Lumbrezer.
Tom went to the farmer's market in Detroit with his brother, Joe for Bettinger Farms as a delivery boy from...
Arthur "Butch" Barner, Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
Arthur J. Barner, Jr., affectionately known as Butch, age 72, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, January 12, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his beloved wife and family. Born on December 13, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio to Arthur Sr. and Clara (Carrie) (Cumberledge) Barner, Butch was a man who dedicated his life to his family.
A 1971 graduate...
James D. Rominski
Jan 12, 2026
James D. Rominski, age 78, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday morning, January 12, 2026 in his home. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
James was born May 10, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to Daniel and Mary (Lajzer) Rominski. He was a 1965 graduate of Woodward High School. On September 7, 1968, he married Kathleen Gribo. They enjoyed...
Norman P. "Took" Vaughan
Jan 12, 2026
Norman P. "Took" Vaughan, age 76 of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home, Monday morning, January 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Took was born on July 22, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio to Archie and Carol (Fox) Vaughan. Took lived a life marked by adventure, hard work, and dedication.
Took was a 1968 graduate of Anthony Wayne High...
Scott Eric Leggio
Jan 8, 2026
Scott Eric Leggio, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 50. He dedicated his life to both his family and his passions, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, reliability, and adventure. Scott was born on July 21, 1975, in Toledo, Ohio, to John C. Leggio, III and Kathleen M. (Moore) Leggio.
Scott...
Eleanora May Lindsay
Jan 2, 2026
Eleanora May Lindsay, born May 10, 1931, passed away on Nantucket Island January 2, 2026 at age 94. She was born to Clarence and Alma (Fink) Buehrer and grew up in Swanton, Ohio on their farm where she developed a strong work ethic and established her core values of honesty and love of family.
She graduated from Swanton High School in...
Betty Lou (Toth) Pilaczynski
Jan 2, 2026
Betty Lou (Toth) Pilaczynski, of Swanton, Ohio, a loving wife and dedicated mother, passed away peacefully in her home Friday morning, January 2, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on December 5, 1943, in Wauseon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Blanton) Toth. On May 27, 1967, she married Norbert Pilaczynski.
Betty was a 1961...
