Obituaries
Donna Marie Gearig
Sep 1, 2023
Donna Marie Gearig, age 97, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, Friday morning, September 1, 2023 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. She was born February 18, 1926 in Assumption, Ohio to Frank Charles and Florence (Mossing) Simon. She was a 1944 graduate of Metamora High School and married Earl Gearig on May 10, 1947. Earl preceded her in death...
Jean Frances Rahm
Aug 28, 2023
Jean Frances Rahm, age 90, of Swanton, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday evening, August 28, 2023, with her family by her bedside at Northwest Ohio Hospice in Toledo. She was born July 18, 1933, in Toledo, Ohio, to Walter and Margaret (Borck) Brodbeck. Jean was a 1951 graduate of Swanton High School. On August 15, 1959, she married her...
Michael Paul Jordan
Aug 21, 2023
Michael (Mike) Paul Jordan passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on August 21st, 2023. Mike was born in Springfield, OH on January 31,1956 to Paul and Rhonda Jordan.
Mike graduated from DeVilbuss High School (Toledo) in 1974 and was employed at the Toledo Blade for over 40 years working in various roles. While working full time, Mike attended...
Marc Alan Conrad
Aug 21, 2023
Marc Alan Conrad, age 66, of Lyons, Ohio, a loving father, grandfather, and hard-working truck driver, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, August 21, 2023, with his family by his bedside at the Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Marc was born May 31, 1957, in Wauseon, Ohio, to Duane and Charlene (Santee) Conrad. Marc lived a simple and contented life, finding joy...
George J. Schroder
Aug 20, 2023
George J. Schroder, age 84, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 20, 2023 in his home.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 24th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Delta American Legion Hall, 5939 OH-109, Delta, OH 43515, where a prayer service will be held at 1:00 pm.
Stephanie Kay Forrest
Aug 18, 2023
Stephanie Kay Forrest, age 63, of Manitou Beach, Michigan, passed away suddenly Friday, August 18th, 2023 at the Henry Ford Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. Stephanie was born to John and Gloria (Thompson) Forrest on November 15th 1959 in Wauseon, Ohio. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and grandmother. For the last 20 years Stephanie resided at the cottage...
Vivian Lois Seigneur
Aug 15, 2023
Vivian Lois Seigneur, lifelong resident of Lyons, Ohio, passed away at Ebeid Hospice Tuesday morning, August 15th, 2023. She was born January 5th, 1929 in Lyons to Ralph and Lola (Robinson) Seigneur.
Vivian worked at Jeep/Chrysler for over forty years, though she still managed to make enough time to travel and experience the country, visiting every single state except Alaska....
Almer R. Vaughn
Aug 14, 2023
August 14, 2023, on his 69th wedding anniversary, Almer Roscoe Vaughn (Al), 89, passed away peacefully in Acworth, GA with his beloved wife Joanne (Zeller), and family at his side. Al was one of twelve children born on June 13, 1934 to Curtis and Marie Vaughn in Monterey, Tennessee. Al worked at Libby Owens Ford Glass Factory for almost 40...
Thomas M. Pilliod
Aug 11, 2023
Thomas M. Pilliod, aka Tommy, age 58, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, in his home. He was born January 11, 1965 in Toledo, Ohio to Thomas Joel and Sally (Wilder) Pilliod. Tommy was a 1985 graduate of Swanton High School.
Tommy had a passion for cooking. He would cook enough to feed an army. He also...
Constance "Connie" Toland
Jul 26, 2023
Constance Ann Toland, age 75, of Maumee, Ohio, and formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023, at Elizabeth Scott Community, following a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born April 28, 1948, to the late Ralph and Rosie (Mossing) Toland. Connie was a graduate of Swanton High School. She achieved her bachelor’s degree from Bowling...
Matthew John Gross
Jul 24, 2023
Matthew John Gross, age 44 of Swanton, Ohio, left this earth, Monday, July 24, 2023. Born in Sylvania, Ohio, on March 24, 1979, to John and Rhonda Gross, Matt’s life was characterized by his love for his family, nature, music, and cooking. He was a compassionate soul who found joy in lending a helping hand to his parents on their...
Carol Lynn (Householder) Falkey
Jul 23, 2023
Carol L. (Householder) Falkey age 66, a beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Sunday morning, July 23, 2023 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, New York after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 15, 1957 in Toledo, Ohio to Thomas Householder and MaryLou Krause.
After graduating from Swanton High School, Carol pursued her passion for helping...
Michelle Lynn Winterfeld
Jul 22, 2023
Michelle Lynn Winterfeld, age 52, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, July 22, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic, with her loving family at her bedside. She was born January 14, 1971 in Toledo to Thomas Winterfeld and Linda Micheals. Michelle was a 1989 graduate of Rogers High School. She worked for the Toledo express Airport for 20 plus...
Michael H. Lemle
Jul 20, 2023
Michael H. Lemle, age 75, of Swanton, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Heritage Village in Waterville, Ohio, with his devoted wife, Carol, by his bedside.
Michael was born November 15, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to Walter and Cecilia (Pitzen) Lemle. After graduating from Rogers High School, he enlisted in the United States Army and was...
Teresa R. Johnson
Jul 19, 2023
Teresa R. Johnson, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. She was born June 5, 1955 in Bowling Green, Kentucky and the daughter of Herbert and Betty (VanHoose) Hebebrand.
Teresa graduated from Penta County Vocational School in 1973. She enjoyed playing cards with her family, traveling across the country with her husband,...
Rhoda S. Tansel
Jul 12, 2023
Rhoda S. Tansel, age 90, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, July 12, 2023 at Swanton Valley Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 18, 1932 in Toledo to Ruskin H. and Thelma M. (Brouhard) Tansel.
Rhoda worked 38 years as a secretary in the research department at DeVilbiss. After retirement, she went to work for a...
Mark Murar
Jul 8, 2023
Mark Murar, age 55, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born November 13, 1967 in Toledo to Michael Joseph and Georgia (Hudak) Murar.
Mark was a 1986 graduate of Evergreen High School. On February 4, 1988, he married his high school sweetheart, Vickie Deeds. She preceded him in death on November...
Harriet M. (Woodring) Loar
Jun 27, 2023
Harriet M. Loar, age 96, life-long resident of Metamora, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, June 27, 2023 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. She was born October 14, 1926 to Mary Churchill Woodring and Fay E. Woodring in Metamora, Ohio. Harriet lived her entire youth in one residence on Maple Street in Metamora. She graduated from Metamora High School in 1944....
William Meyers
Jun 24, 2023
William Meyers, age 88, of Bowling Green, Ohio, passed away Saturday evening, June 24, 2023, at Wood County Hospital.
Burial will take place at Weston Cemetery.
Tommy Bridges, Sr.
Jun 23, 2023
Tommy Bridges, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. passed away unexpectedly in his Swanton home Friday morning, June 23, 2023 at the age of 84. Tom was born August 30, 1938, in LaFolette, Tennessee. Tom grew up in Toledo and graduated from Macomber High School in 1956 before beginning a lifelong career as a foreman for Surface Combustion.
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