Obituaries
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...
Ethan Quinn Plotner
Jan 1, 2026
Ethan Quinn Plotner, age 57 of Swanton, Ohio, departed from this world Thursday evening, January 1, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, surrounded by his loving family, following a valiant battle with glioblastoma. Ethan was born May 3, 1968, in Toledo, Ohio to Marlyn Sr. and Jean (Haynes) Plotner. A proud graduate of Swanton High School in 1986,...
Robert Oren Bartholomew
Dec 31, 2025
Robert Oren Bartholomew, age 90, of Toledo, Ohio, born December 19, 1935, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday afternoon, December 31, 2025. Robert, “Bob”, or “Uncle Bob”, graduated from Blissfield High School in 1953. Bob then attended Michigan State University, pursuing a degree in police administration.
September 28, 1963, witnessed Robert marrying his wife of 55...
Lucie A. (MacFarland) Yocum
Dec 29, 2025
Lucie A. (MacFarland) Yocum, age 99, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend; and life-long resident of Warren, Ohio, peacefully departed this life Monday evening, December 29, 2025, at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, Ohio. A remarkable woman, Lucie had a spirit of devotion, creativity, and resilience throughout her blessed years.
Lucie was born July 30, 1926 to Eugene...
Melvin Lee Ellis
Dec 19, 2025
Melvin Lee Ellis, age 72, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away peacefully with family at his bedside, Friday afternoon, December 19, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. Melvin was born September 7, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio to Clifford J. and Nema Alice (Smith) Ellis. He was a 1971 graduate of Rogers High School. Melvin married his beloved wife, Karen...
Connie June Miller
Dec 7, 2025
Connie June Miller, age 75, of Delta, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday evening, December 7, 2025 at Otterbein Sunset Village in Sylvania, Ohio. She was born September 14, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio to Harold and June (Overmire) Brown.
Connie enjoyed going on car rides, garage sailing and bingo. She loved going to the ocean and feeling the ocean breeze and visiting...
Thomas M. Pahl
Dec 6, 2025
Thomas Michael Pahl, 69, of Okemos, MI, died Saturday December 6th at home. His wife and 6 children and their partners were with him.
Born in Toledo, Tom grew up in Swanton, OH in the home his Grandpa Pahl built for his parents. He attended St. Richard elementary school and Swanton High School (class of '75) where he was involved in...
Virginia Spurgeon
Dec 4, 2025
Virginia Spurgeon, age 70, of Holland, Ohio, died Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2025 at Spring Meadows Senior Community. She was born on September 24, 1955, in Wauseon, Ohio to Neal and Bertha (Dominique) Spurgeon. Virginia proudly devoted ten years of her life to serving in the United States Army intelligence division, stationed in Augsburg, Germany, and San Antonio, Texas. This...
Judy Ann (Nagel) Thourot
Dec 4, 2025
Judy Ann Thourot, age 68, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2025, at her home under hospice care, with her family by her side. Judy was born on April 20, 1957, in Wauseon, Ohio, to Lorenz A. and Betty (Parker) Nagel. Judy led a life defined by love, dedication, and a deep connection to her family and...
Eileen Ann Lewandowski
Dec 3, 2025
Eileen Ann Lewandowski, age 71, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 3, 2025, at St. Anne's Mercy Hospital, with her beloved husband John by her side. Eileen was born on September 15, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio to Stephen and Florance (Mientkiewicz) Rokicki. Eileen was a 1972 graduate of DeVilbiss High School. She married John Lewandowski on September 5,...
Renee K. (Bolling) Grasser
Nov 29, 2025
Renee K. Grasser, age 48, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, November 29, 2025. She was born May 25, 1977 in Sylvania, Ohio to Dennis and Kim (Strowger) Bolling. Renee was a 1995 graduate of Swanton High School and earned her bachelors degree from Bowling Green State University.
Renee was a registered nurse and member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish...
Bruce E. Woods
Nov 29, 2025
Bruce E. Woods, age 75, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday afternoon, November 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 18, 1950 in Oregon, Ohio to Arthur J. and Marjorie Bernice (Braun) Woods.
Bruce was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Union 33, and retired from Northwest Custom Mechanical in Defiance. Bruce was...
Harry Daniel Savage
Nov 27, 2025
Harry Daniel Savage, age 94, of Maumee, Ohio, sadly passed away at home in his sleep on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Harry was born February 22, 1931 in Toledo, Ohio to Harry J. and Anna I. (Corcoran) Savage.
Harry served in the United States Air Force and was a proud veteran. Harry worked for the Railroad, as an engineer, for over...
