Obituaries
Therese Marie Fern
Jul 13, 2024
Therese Marie Fern, age 66, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away tragically along with her husband, Donald Fern. She was born on May 9, 1958 to James and Kathleen (Romstadt) Heebsh, who preceded her in death.
She would go on in life to become a mother to Richard Watts and Shannah Watts. Therese worked at the Academy of Medicine as an Operator...
Joan E. Riches
Jul 11, 2024
Joan E. Riches, age 93, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, July 11, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Center in Sylvania. She was born December 28, 1930 in Warren, Pennsylvania to Scott and Viola Sharman. Joan was a 1948 graduate of Stryker High School. On January 14, 1951, she married the love of her life Bertram T....
Ruth A. Ritenour
Jul 10, 2024
Ruth A. Ritenour, age 95, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Swanton on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was born May 11, 1929, in Swanton, Ohio to Leopold and Emma (Huber) Kornmueller.
Ruth led a remarkable life filled with love, dedication, and joy. She graduated from Swanton High School in 1947. She...
Rosey E. (Harris) Frusher
Jul 8, 2024
Rosey E. Frusher, age 64, of Swanton, Ohio, died Monday, July 8, 2024 at The University of Toledo Medical Center. Her final good deed was to be an organ donor. Rosey was born July 12, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio to Ross and Laretta (Shepherd) Harris. She attended Swanton High School and graduated from Penta County.
Rosey is survived by her sister,...
Richard "Rick" G. Zieroff
Jul 7, 2024
Richard "Rick" G. Zieroff, age 74, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday morning, July 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and friends. He was born June 19, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio to Elmer, Jr. and Mary Louise (Maher) Zieroff.
Rick graduated from Springfield High School in 1968, and later enlisted in...
Richard A. Peebles
Jul 7, 2024
Richard A. Peebles, age 92, of Lyons, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Sylvania, Ohio on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born in Temperance, Michigan on March 5, 1932 to Ray Randall and Gwendolyn Clarissa (Pickles) Peebles. He was a graduate of Lyons High School, class of '49.
In 1950, Richard joined the United States Air Force...
Joseph Vernon Peters, Jr.
Jun 27, 2024
Joseph Vernon Peters Jr. June 15, 1966 ~ June 27. 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Vernon Peters Jr. on Thursday, June 27, 2024, just 12 days after his 58th birthday.
Known to many as Joey, he was a fighter by nature and had a remarkable ability to persevere through life's challenges, often seeming to...
Mary Lilly
Jun 25, 2024
Mary Lilly, age 79, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Mary was born May 5, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Joseph H. and Mary Jo (Lippert) Lilly.
Mary lived in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University in California. While living in Pennsylvania,...
Lee Richard Grime
Jun 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lee Grime, a beloved Father, Grandpa and friend. Lee Richard Grime, age 72, of Oakshade, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes, Thursday, June 13, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1951 in Wauseon, Ohio to William G. and Lavina J. (Tuckerman) Grime. Lee was a passionate...
Ronald Walter Mathers
Jun 10, 2024
Ronald Walter Mathers, age 67, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at 12:00 (noon), at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, with his family at his bedside. Ron was born April 26, 1957 in Napoleon, Ohio to Thomas Franklin Mathers, Sr. and Annabelle (Whitcomb) Mathers. He was a 1976 graduate of Delta High School and worked for Campbell...
Linda Lou Reeves
Jun 10, 2024
Linda Lou Reeves, 82, of Sand Creek, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Health St. Ann’s hospital in Toledo, Ohio on June 10, 2024. She was born on February 11, 1942 in Tecumseh, Michigan to Wayne Wesley Lusk and Hazel Eliza (Punches) Lusk (Kresse). Linda graduated from Madison High School in 1960 and married Carlton James Reeves on September 4,...
Lewis Edward Culler
May 15, 2024
Lewis Edward Culler, age 91, of Swanton, Ohio, a dedicated member of the Swanton American Legion Honor Guard and a hardworking farmer, peacefully passed away in his home in Maumee, Ohio on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born in Winameg, Ohio on November 2, 1932 to Milton and Clara (Leininger) Culler, and attended Swanton Schools. Lewis honorably served his...
Jayson Paul Gleckler
May 13, 2024
Gleckler, Jayson Paul age 85 peacefully passed May 13th, 2024, at his home in Toledo Ohio. Jayson was born September 23, 1938 in Metamora Ohio to Merlin and Maragret (Stough). He was a graduate of Metamora High School, Class of 1956.In 1961, Jayson joined the United States Army. After serving he went on to marry Rosemary Eisel on April 4th...
Randy Alan Solly, Jr.
May 4, 2024
Randy Alan Solly Jr. age 35 of Delta, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 4th 2024. Randy was met by his Grandparents; Ken and Carol Solly, Burt and Mary Wright, Grandmother; Gerrie Jacobs, cousin; Benjamin Barnaby. Randy attended Pike Delta York High School along with Four County Career Center where he studied Auto Mechanics. He was currently working as a...
John David Luce II
May 2, 2024
On May 2, 2024, John David Luce II died in his home. He was 43 years old.John is survived by his mother Lou Ann Luce of Swanton, Ohio; his son, Austin Luce; and siblings, Stacy (Brian) Bortel, Tatum (David) Lenavitt, Jeremy Bellner, and Nathan (Allison) Luce. John was also an uncle to his nine nephews and nieces, Devin, Jacob, Riley,...
Vincent Mathers
May 2, 2024
Vincent Mathers, age 71, of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Thursday, afternoon, May 2, 2024. Vincent was born on December 22, 1952 in Napoleon, Ohio to Thomas Franklin, Sr. and Annabelle (Whitcomb) Mathers. Vincent attended Four County his Junior and Senior years, and was a 1971 graduate of Delta High School. He played tackle...
Carol Ann Zenk
Apr 24, 2024
In Loving MemoryMrs. Carol Ann Zenk, age 90, of Wauseon, Ohio, embraced eternal peace on Wednesday afternoon, April 24, 2024, as she was reunited with her beloved husband, David L. Zenk. Born on April 7, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, Carol was the cherished daughter of Jacob Frank and Esther Welter.Carol's journey was marked by a steadfast commitment to education and...
Donald L. Downing
Apr 23, 2024
Donald L. Downing, age 81, of Delta, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Prior to his retirement he had been in construction and after retirement he had been a sexton at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Delta.Donald was born in Lyons, Ohio on November 8, 1942, the son of Donzell and Gertrude...
Carl R. Buehrer
Apr 21, 2024
Carl R. Buehrer, age 89, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, April 21, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.He is survived by his beloved wife, Deanie; daughter, Lisa Vola; son-in-law, Frederick Vola and sister, Eleanora Lindsay. In keeping with Carl's wishes, there will be no visitation or services.
Marvin Paul Kasten
Apr 21, 2024
Marvin Paul Kasten, age 88, of Swanton, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon April 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. Marvin was born August 29, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio to Melvin and Lena (Fehser) Kasten. Marvin was a 1953 graduate of Swanton High School, and was drafted in the United States Army...
