Obituaries
John David Luce, Sr.
Dec 15, 2023
On Dec. 15, 2023, John David Luce, Sr. died peacefully in his home. He was 69 years old.
John is survived by his wife Lou Ann Luce of Swanton, Ohio; his children, Stacy (Brian) Bortel, Tatum (David) Lenavitt, Jeremy Bellner, Nathan (Allison) Luce, and John Luce, Jr.; and his faithful dog, Mishka. John was also called “papa” by his ten...
Anna Lee Bollman
Dec 14, 2023
Anna Lee Bollman, age 72, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Thursday morning, December 14, 2023 at Embassy of Swanton. She was born March 14, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to Harold Frank and Helen Ann (Walsh) Bollman.
Anna was a registered nurse with University of Michigan Medical Center, retiring in 2016. She was a member of St. Richard Catholic...
Terry Lee Cousino
Dec 13, 2023
Terry Lee Cousino of Swanton, Ohio, passed away December 13, 2023, at the Grove at Oakleaf Village of Sylvania. He was born June 13, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio to Geraldine (Tompkins) and Homer Cousino and grew up in the South End. Terry graduated from Libby High School in 1968. He was employed by H.J. Heinz Co. for 32 years, retiring...
Joyce A. (West) Beroske
Dec 11, 2023
Joyce A. Beroske, age 72, of Berkey, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her Husband and Son by her side on Monday December 11, 2023, at The Toledo Hospital. She was born November 3, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio to Charles and Naomi (Stallsworth) West. Joyce was a 1969 graduate of Evergreen High School. She married Thomas T. Beroske on December 30, 1988.
Joyce devoted herself to the Village of Berkey and performed a lot...
Robert Dean Wentz
Dec 9, 2023
Robert Dean Wentz, age 84, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, December 9, 2023 in the emergency room at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, Ohio. He was born May 28, 1939 in Wauseon, Ohio to Ivan Lee and Florence Louise (Goldsmith) Wentz. Robert married Nancy Prather on December 22, 1962. She preceded him in death on January...
Mary Ellen (Wahl) Rison
Dec 7, 2023
Mary Ellen (Wahl) Rison, born November 6, 1945, passed into the arms of Jesus on December 7, 2023, where she was met by her parents, Freeman and Mary (Turner) Wahl, her siblings: Dick, Donnie, Bob, Chuck and Alice Wahl, and her son, DonaldRison. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Rev. David Rison; her brother, Bill (Barb) Wahl; her children, Laurie (Kevin) Wells and David (Karla) Rison and...
Gloria Ramirez
Nov 30, 2023
Gloria Jean Ramirez, age 73, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, November 30, 2023, at the Spring Meadows Extended Care Center in Holland. She was born on January 22, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio to Paul and Herminia (Marroquin) Ramirez.
Gloria was a 1968 graduate of Notre Dame Academy. She went on to pursue higher education at The Ohio State...
William M. Buckenmeyer
Nov 28, 2023
William M. "Bill" Buckenmeyer, a dedicated farmer and beloved family man, passed away Tuesday evening, November 28, 2023, at The Toledo Hospital, with his loving wife and family at his bedside.
Born on January 12, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio, Bill was the son of loving parents Theodore and Rose (Loeffler) Buckenmeyer, who instilled in him a strong work ethic and...
Nancy L. (Hite) Flores
Nov 26, 2023
Nancy L. (Hite) Flores, age 70, a lifelong resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away in her home, Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born July 21, 1953 to Donald and Donna (Long) Hite, in the very same house where she resided for her entire life. Nancy was a 1972 graduate of Swanton High School, and married the love of her...
Thomas Lee Thompson, Sr.
Nov 21, 2023
Thomas Lee Thompson, Sr., age 69, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio to William Lee and Shirley Ann (VonAhrens) Thompson.
Thomas was an avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, gardening and in his younger days, enjoyed...
Raymond "Buzz" G. Chamberlain
Nov 18, 2023
Raymond "Buzz" G. Chamberlain, age 85, of Waterville, Ohio, a dedicated and accomplished individual, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Ayden Healthcare of Waterville. Born December 6, 1937, in Swanton, Ohio to Ovid and Elizabeth Mary (Flory) Chamberlain, Ray was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was respected for his remarkable career and his active...
Mary Ann Nijakowski
Nov 18, 2023
Mary Ann Nijakowski, age 90, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, Saturday afternoon, November 18, 2023. She was born July 24, 1933 in Holland , Ohio to Harold and Mary (Koralawski) Zientek.
Mary Ann was a long time member of Saint Richard's Catholic Parish. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Her family,...
Eva W. Hallett
Nov 12, 2023
Eva W. Hallett, age 79, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, November 12, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.
Eva was born on August 20, 1944 in Holland, Ohio to Martin and Wealtha (Streaker) Urban. Eva was a 1963 graduate of Swanton High School. On August 20, 1966, she and her...
Ariel Elizabeth Tonkel
Nov 10, 2023
Ariel Elizabeth Tonkel, age 23, of Swanton, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon, November 10, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo with her parents by her side. She was born May 10, 2000 in Sylvania, Ohio to Robert Tonkel and Melissa (Ortiz) Mulligan. Ariel was a 2018 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School.
Entering this world, Ariel was born...
Daniel "Dirt" Ott
Nov 3, 2023
Daniel Charles Ott, age 67, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Friday morning, November 3, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 4, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio to Karl and Rosemary (Smith) Ott. Daniel was a 1974 graduate of Evergreen High School, he married the love of his life, Roxanne "Rocky" Ingram on August 19,...
Carl W. Beckman Jr
Oct 31, 2023
Carl W. Beckman Jr, age 73, passed away peacefully, with the love of his life Linda by his bedside, Tuesday morning, October 31, 2023, at the Swanton Valley Care Center. He was born February 12, 1950, in Oakland, Nebraska to Rev. Carl, Sr. and Charlotte (Wolf) Beckman, and was a 1968 graduate of Bowsher High School. Following graduation, he proudly...
James "Ed" Cawthorne, Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
James "Ed" Cawthorne Jr, age 75, passed away Wednesday evening, October 18, 2023 at Swanton Valley Center. He was born December 13,1947, in Nashville, Tennessee to James E. and Irene (Smith) Cawthorne. After graduating from Two Rivers High School, he enlisted in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. James married the love of his life, Barbara Simmons...
Betty Lawrence
Oct 17, 2023
Betty Lawrence, age 95, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 17, 2023 at the Evergreen Health Center in Montpelier, Ohio. She was born August 15, 1928, in Swanton, Ohio to Glenn Irving and Ruth Marie (Fancher) Bell. Betty graduated from Monclova High School in 1947, and she went on to marry the love of her life, Walter Lawrence,...
Michael Patrick Prystash
Oct 17, 2023
Michael Patrick Prystash, age 79, of Grove City, Ohio; formerly of Lyons, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, October 17, 2023 at Meadow Grove Transitional Care and Rehabilitation. He was born August 28, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio to Michael and Mildred (Malter) Prystash. Michael was a United States Army Veteran.
Michael owned and operated the former MG & Son Automotive in...
Susan Jo Simon
Oct 14, 2023
Susan Jo Simon, (Suzie) beloved mother, grandmother, and matriarch of the family, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her devoted, loving children, Saturday afternoon October 14, 2023, she drew her last breath. She was born April 19, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio to Dale and Marcena (Collins) Spratt. Susan's journey through life was defined by a deep love for her family and an unwavering dedication to her career. Susan was a 1962 graduate...
