Obituaries
Valerie Dee Rickenberg
Mar 9, 2023
Valerie Dee (Heitzman) Rickenberg passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her home in Grand Rapids, Ohio with family by her side. She was a much-beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. A stranger to absolutely no one, Valerie was as selflessly kind in life as she was endlessly optimistic—an effortlessly bright spirit whose compassion, laughter, and boundless energy...
Vickie G. Serr
Mar 7, 2023
Vickie G. Serr, age 70, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday morning, March 7, 2023. She was born September 24, 1952 in Monroe, Michigan to Victor and Betty June Walk. Vickie was a graduate of Maumee High School, class of 1970.
In the 70’s and 80’s Vickie had various jobs working...
Marlene Jane Snyder
Mar 7, 2023
There will be a Celebration of Life gathering for Marlene on Saturday, August 5th from 12:00 to 3:00 pm at the Homecoming Park Shelter House, 715 Lawrence Ave., Wauseon, Ohio. A service of remembrance will begin at 12:30 followed by lunch at 1:00. Please join the family any time.
Marlene J. Snyder, age 88, of Metamora, Ohio passed away peacefully,...
Catherine Daria Heban
Mar 6, 2023
Catherine Daria Heban, 27, died on Monday, March 6, 2023 in Florida. After a long struggle and many attempts at recovery, Catherine lost her battle to drug addiction.
Catherine was born in Konakovo, Russia and came to the United States as a member of our family in 1998. From her first moments, Catherine was able to interact socially, and her...
Carole Ann Ragan
Mar 4, 2023
Carole A. Ragan of Swanton, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Otterbein Sunset House, Toledo, OH. She was born in 1941, in Johnstown, PA, to Francis W. and Margaret (McCabe) Bansky.
Carole was a 1959 graduate of Johnstown Catholic High School. Carole went on to pursue her dream of Nursing at Mercy School of...
Erich J. Stasa
Mar 2, 2023
Erich J. Stasa, age 50, of Swanton, Ohio, died Thursday, March 2, 2023, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born February 27, 1973 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert and (Jeanette Miller) Stasa. Erich was a 1991 graduate of Evergreen High School and attended Four County. He married Stacy Shadler on September 14, 1996.
Erich worked as...
Florence Marion Ort
Mar 2, 2023
Florence M. Ort, 81, of Swanton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Embassy of Swanton, 214 S. Munson Rd, Swanton, Ohio. She was born on September 9, 1941 in Swanton, Ohio to Harvey A. and Winifred (Munn) Ward.
Florence received her Bachelor's degree in Education through Bowling Green University and her Master's degree in Education through the...
Barbara A. Reed
Feb 25, 2023
Barbara Ann Reed passed away suddenly February 25th, 2023, at St. Luke’s hospital. Barbara was born July 31st, 1929, to Leone (Schatzer) Moon and Maynard Moon. She was a 1947 graduate of the former Devilbiss High School and an active alumna organizing years of reunions for the class of “47. She married Grant "Dan” Reed May 1st, 1951, and lived...
Kathryn Marie Bostelman
Feb 22, 2023
Kathryn Marie Bostelman, age 49, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at The Toledo Hospital. She was born October 23, 1973 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Ronald Ray Bostelman and Elaine Fuhr Bitzinger. Kathy was a 1992 graduate of Liberty Center High School and attended Owens Community College engineering program.
Kathy worked as a manager for Bed...
Donald Eugene West
Feb 18, 2023
Donald Eugene West, age 63, lifelong resident of Berkey, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, February 18, 2023, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. Don was born August 14, 1959 in Sylvania, Ohio to Charles and Naomi (Stallsworth) West. He was a 1978 graduate of Evergreen High School. Don worked at Johnson Controls (now Clarios) in Holland, Ohio for 39 years,...
John B. "Jay" Whaley II
Feb 10, 2023
John B. “Jay” Whaley II, age 78 of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, February 10, 2023, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born December 6, 1944 in Maumee, Ohio to John B. Whaley and Bernice Williams Whaley. Jay married his beloved wife, Alice Kelley on June 6, 1964.
In 1979, Jay opened Whaley and Son...
Deborah Sue Hudik
Feb 7, 2023
Deborah Sue Hudik, age 63, of Lyons, Ohio, passed away in her home, Tuesday February 7, 2023. Debbie was born on May 31, 1959, to the late Robert and Louise (Rowland) Smith. Debbie resided in Lyons her entire life, except for the week that she moved to Vermont.
On April 28, 1978, she married her High School sweetheart and love...
Keith Lynn Barth
Feb 7, 2023
Keith Lynn Barth, age 76, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Tuesday evening, February 7, 2023, at McLaren St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born October 4, 1946 in Napoleon, Ohio to the late Virgil Clarence and Katherine Luella (Johnson) Barth. Keith served in the United States Army, and was a member of the Delta American Legion Post 373. He married Bernadette...
Melinda Marie (Johnston) Hodges
Feb 6, 2023
Melinda Marie (Johnston) Hodges, age 61, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, Monday afternoon, February 6, 2023, following a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Melinda was born April 23, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Dale and Pauline (Barnes) Johnston. She married her love, William Hodges and they had a beautiful daughter. He preceded her in death....
Roy Eugene Donnelly
Feb 4, 2023
Roy Eugene Donnelly, age 74, of Colton, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, February 4, 2023, at Astoria Place in Waterville, Ohio. He was born November 19, 1948 in Napoleon, Ohio to Raymond B. and Helen Marie (Barlow) Donnelly. Roy served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He was also a lifetime member of VFW Post...
Peter Alan Fox
Feb 3, 2023
Peter Alan Fox, age 70, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Friday afternoon, February 3, 2023, at McLaren St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born April 6, 1952 in Norwalk, Ohio to Leon V. and Delphine A. (Schwab) Fox. Peter was a 1970 graduate of Milan High School, and married his loving wife, Linda Jenkins on November 5, 1971.
Peter worked...
Robert William Disbrow
Jan 30, 2023
Robert William Disbrow, age 87, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away in his home, Monday evening, January 30, 2023. He was born September 19, 1935 in Chesterfield Township to Montral M. and Bulah Marie (Loveland) Disbrow. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Swanton High School, and enlisted in the United States Army. He served in the 83rd Infantry Division and was...
Marilyn Krizan
Jan 28, 2023
Marilyn Krizan, of Delta, OH, passed away at home on January 28th, 2023. She was born January 10th, 1930 in Toledo, a daughter of the late Norman and Bessie (Kelly) Burgin. She worked at Globe Weis in Wauseon, the Delta Eagles where she was a lifetime member, and then at ABC Auto Auction in Perrysburg, until she retired. ...
Jerry Fleming
Jan 24, 2023
Jerry Fleming was born November 15,1938 in Adrian, Michigan to Orlo and Jeanette (Barden) Fleming. The family moved to 109 Dodge Street Swanton, Ohio where he lived until he graduated from Swanton High School in 1957.
Jerry then joined the United States Air Force. It was while he was in the Air Force he met the love of his life...
Patsy Ann (Marks) Farnsel-Knierim
Jan 24, 2023
Patsy Ann Marks was born to Albert, Jr. known to many as “Skib” and Helen (Clough) Marks on January 2, 1935 in Holloway, Michigan. She was an older sister to Jerry, who passed in infancy. Pat spent her childhood roaming the little town of Blissfield on her bike with her friends, taking trips with her parents around the US, dancing...
