Obituaries
Ronald Jay "RJ" Rosene
Dec 13, 2024
Ronald Jay “RJ” Rosene, age 85, of Swanton, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Ronald was a 20 year U.S. Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam War, he retired in 1977. After his service he worked as a foreman for the former Textileather Company in Toledo for 24...
Robert Lee Silveous
Dec 10, 2024
Robert L. Silveous, age 78, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 10, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Sylvania. He was born August 17, 1946, in Rural Carey, Ohio, to Raymond and Minnie (Taft) Silveous, and lived a life filled with adventure and service to his country and community. Bob married Marcia Kreuz on September 13, 1969, and she preceded...
Donna Whitcomb Helminiak
Dec 9, 2024
Donna (Whitcomb) Helminiak, age 95, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, Monday morning, December 9, 2024. She was born November 20, 1929 in Wauseon, Ohio to Herbert and Hazel (Smith) Whitcomb.
Donna enjoyed cooking and was well known for her baking skills, especially her pies. She loved her many Chihuahua's. Donna also spent many winters in Florida with her...
William L. Birr
Dec 7, 2024
William L. Birr (Bill), 62, Swanton, Ohio, has gone home to be with the Lord, succumbing to the symptoms of a rare disease called MSA on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Bill was born on August 7th, 1962 to William and Kathleen Birr. He grew up in Maumee, Ohio and was a graduate of Maumee High School and Owens Community College....
Susanne M. Dzyak
Dec 6, 2024
Susanne M. Dzyak, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, entered into eternal life, Friday morning, December 6, 2024, under the care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Sue was born September 6, 1941, in Brookville, Pennsylvania. She lived a life dedicated to family and nursing, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to know...
Cheyanne Marie Piasecki
Dec 4, 2024
Cheyanne Marie Piasecki, age 27, of Toledo, Ohio, born September 8th, 1997, passed unexpectedly at home with her unborn son Kameron Leon Wayne Schmidlin, Wednesday morning, December 4th 2024. Cheyanne is survived by her fiancé Eric Schmidlin, her sons Jayce DuQuette and Konnor Schmidlin, her daughter Skyler Schmidlin, her mother Jennifer Piasecki, father Bret Piasecki, brother Dylan Cole, brother Ethan...
James Richard Pant
Dec 3, 2024
James Richard Pant, age 50 of Holly, Michigan, passed away suddenly of a massive heart attack, Tuesday morning, December 3, 2024, at McLaren Hospital - Oakland in Pontiac, Michigan. He was a beloved son, father, and a cherished friend, leaving a profound impact on all who knew him.
James was born December 15, 1973 in Toledo, Ohio to James Robert, Jr....
David L. Roe
Dec 1, 2024
David L. Roe, age 54, of Delta, Ohio, a devoted husband and father, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening December 1, 2024. David was born on August 31, 1970, Morenci, Michigan to David Roe and Bonnie (Rinehart) Miller.
For nearly 20 years, Dave worked at Haas Door Company in Wauseon. His reputation as a jack of all trades was well-earned; he possessed...
Robert L. Boehm
Nov 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Boehm, a proud member of the Swanton, Ohio community, passed away on November 29, 2024, at the age of 87 at his home. He was born January 16, 1937 and was the third child to Fred and Gladys (Radabaugh) Boehm.
Survived by his son Terry, a daughter Kelly,...
Walter J. Hallett, II
Nov 29, 2024
Walter J. Hallett II, a lifelong resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Friday morning, November 29, 2024, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 28, 1944 to Walter James and Virginia Harriet (Leow) Hallett, Walter dedicated his life to his family, faith and profession. He proudly served in the Army in...
Herbert A. Gurwell
Nov 28, 2024
Herbert A. Gurwell, age 88, of Delta, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. Prior to his retirement he had worked as an Ohio State Patrolman out of the Swanton Turnpike Post for 27 years, then with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office for 20 years.
Herbert was born in Bryan, Ohio on July...
Opal Mae Davis
Nov 25, 2024
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the family of Opal Mae Davis announce her passing on November 25, 2024.
She was born on the family farm in Delta, Ohio to Lyle and Hazel (McQuillin) Green. She graduated from Delta High School and took a position as a case worker in Wauseon, Ohio. She held this position for...
Mary F. Barker
Nov 25, 2024
Mary F. Barker, age 67, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home with her daughter, Candy at her bedside, Monday morning, November 25, 2024. Mary was born on December 28, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Richard and Frances (Marble) Boileau. Mary was a dedicated home health aide, known for the compassionate care she provided to those...
James B. Keller
Nov 22, 2024
James B. Keller, a gentle soul and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep, Friday morning November 22, 2024 at the age of 81. Jim was born April 13, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Donald C. and Deloris Mabel (Brinkman) Keller. Jim's life was woven around his love for family and the community he cherished.
Jim...
Mary Louise (Elton) Doren
Nov 21, 2024
Mary Louise (Elton) Doren went home to God early Thursday morning, November 21, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Her final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by family.
Known for her delicious homemade cooking and love of caregiving, Mary Louise will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Mary’s family asks that she be remembered for the joy...
David Albert Timm, Sr.
Nov 18, 2024
David Albert Timm Sr returned home peacefully to God Almighty early Monday morning, November 18, 2024, with his beloved family at his side.
David was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 26, 1968, the first-born child of Albert and Christine Timm. David and his family remained in Waterville, Ohio his entire childhood, only moving once to permanently reside on Karis St....
Virgil Milton "Dutch" Klotzner
Nov 17, 2024
Virgil “Dutch” M. Klotzner, 95, of Waterville, OH (formerly of Michigan, Florida, Washington, Virginia, Iran, Rhode Island, South Carolina, California, Massachusetts, and Scotland), passed away November 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Great Falls, Montana, to Paul Oswin Klotzner and Romie Benson Fleet Klotzner on April 9, 1929. He grew up in Sun River, MT, working...
Elizabeth Helena (Herr) Norris
Nov 12, 2024
Elizabeth Helena Norris, age 83 of Sylvania, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Tuesday evening, November 12, 2024, with her family at her side. Beth was born June 30, 1941 in Assumption to Cyrillus and Helena (Coesfeld) Herr. Beth was a 1959 graduate of St. Mary’s School and completed her Automation certification from Davis Business college that same year. She married...
Judith A. (Najarian) Dennis
Nov 8, 2024
It is with full and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Judith (Najarian) Dennis Friday morning, November 8, 2024. Born on March 10, 1941 to Peter and Alice Najarian, Judy grew up on the family farm in Swanton where she, and her younger sister Barbara, and her older brother Peter worked at the produce stand in the town...
Sara Jane Schwartzwalder
Nov 4, 2024
Sara Jane Schwartzwalder, age 84 of Delta, Ohio, a devoted homemaker and an adored matriarch, was born on March 5, 1940, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Munnis and Margaret (Purefield) Kenny. She left this world peacefully Monday evening November 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the Manor at Perrysburg.
Sara's love for her family was immeasurable. She married her...
