Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Connie Ruth (Seel) Green
Nov 26, 2025
Connie Ruth (Seel) Green, age 70, of Lyons, Ohio, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 26, 2025, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Residence in Sylvania, Ohio. Born on October 10, 1955, in Bowling Green, Ohio, she was the daughter of Vernon and Nettie (Brashear) Seel. The second of eight siblings, she spent her formative years in...
Mildred Morgan
Nov 14, 2025
Mildred Morgan, age 82, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Friday afternoon, November 14, 2025. Mildred was born July 19, 1943 in Hyden, Kentucky to Pearl and Hosea (Wooten) Wilson. Mildred was a 1961 graduate of Leslie County High School and married her childhood sweetheart, Joe Morgan, on November 21, 1962.
Growing up in Kentucky, mom graduated high school with honors while...
Thomas Mathers, Jr.
Nov 14, 2025
Thomas Mathers, Jr., age 71 of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, November 14, 2025 at his home. Thomas was born on January 7, 1954 in Napoleon, Ohio to the late Thomas and Annabelle (Whitcomb) Mathers.
Thomas graduated from Delta High School in 1972, where he was involved in chorus and was a member of the Delta Panthers Football team....
David Scott Creque
Nov 11, 2025
David Scott Creque, 69, of Lyons, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 11, 2025 with his wife and granddaughter at his side. He was born on April 3, 1956, to Virgil and Janet (Bettinger) Creque. On September 11, 1981, he married the love of his life, Julie (Schmitz), and together they built a family filled with laughter, love, and...
Howard C. Reckner
Nov 9, 2025
Howard C. Reckner, age 92, of Delta, Ohio, died Sunday morning, November 9, 2025 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon. He was born October 15, 1933 in Swanton at home to his parents, Cliff and Estella (Mead) Reckner.
Howard was a 1951 graduate of Delta High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17, and...
Elizabeth Ann Ryan
Nov 5, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Ryan, age 47, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning November 5, 2025, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. She was born May 10, 1978, in Morenci, Michigan to Anthony Wayne and Florence Elizabeth (Douthitt) Lamb.
Elizabeth was a 1996 graduate of Evergreen High School. On June 9, 2012, she married the love of her life, Travis T....
