Obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

Gerald (Jerry) Joseph Pinkelman, age 75, of Lyons, OH, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, in Englewood, Florida He was born on December 3, 1945 to Harold and Eulalia (Degenfelder) Pinkelman. Jerry was a 1963 graduate of Metamora high School. After graduation he worked at Tecumseh Products Company, and later attended apprenticeship classes and became a Journeyman Electrician for IBEW-Local...

Apr 12, 2021

Marie Anne (McLouth) Zeigler passed away on April 12th, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. She was born August 3rd, 1938 in Adrian, Michigan to C. P. and Cecelia McLouth. Marie graduated in 1956 from Lyons High School, Lyons, Ohio. She married Clarence Zeigler on August 21st, 1964 and at the time of his death they were married...

Apr 10, 2021

Ignatius Edward "Nate" Darr, age 89, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, April 10, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born February 29, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio to Harold Edward and Frances E. (Cutcher) Darr. He was a 1950 graduate of Central Catholic High School and attended the University of Toledo for one year. Nate served in the...

Apr 8, 2021

John T. Vaculik, age 82, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 8, 2021, at The University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born June 22, 1938 in Blissfield, Michigan to Joseph and Catherine (Hornacek) Vaculik. John was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary's School in Assumption. He married Donna Barden on February 6, 1960, and together they raised...

Apr 8, 2021

Brian Jay Gray, 61, passed away in his home, surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2021.

There was never a person in need that Brian didn’t help. He and Mary’s words always were, “Our front door is forever open, and there is always room for one more at our table.” He treated every stranger as a friend and loved...

Apr 7, 2021

Samuel F. Scott, age 71, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home, Wednesday morning, April 7, 2021.

Services for Samuel are pending at this time.

Mar 29, 2021

Joyce A. Augustyniak, age 83, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Monday evening, March 29, 2021, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. She was born November 22, 1937 in Woronoco, Massachusetts to William and Henrietta (Hasenjager) Kittel. Joyce was a 1955 graduate of Maumee High School. On April 26, 1958, Joyce married the love of her life, Leonard Augustyniak. Joyce spent all...

Mar 24, 2021

Roger Franklin Drew, Sr., age 91, of Swanton, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. He was born September 11, 1929 in Upper Sandusky to Rudolph and Louise (Leinar) Drew. Roger served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Korean War Veteran. He married Mary (Martin) Drew on January 15,...

Mar 23, 2021

Jerry Lee Witt, age 76, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday morning, March 23, 2021. She was born September 30, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio to Lee and Emma (Northington) Salisbury.

Jerry enjoyed traveling. She loved her family and especially enjoyed being around her grandchildren.

Jerry is survived by her daughters, Lorrie A. (Robert)...

Mar 19, 2021

Brian K. Brockhurst, age 57, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at the University of Michigan Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 5, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio to John Thomas Brockhurst and Joanne Kay (Pierson) Endricks. He was a salesman for Seagate Roofing. On August 5, 2006 he married Tami A....

Mar 17, 2021

Sue Kanneman, age 79, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home, Wednesday morning March 17, 2021. She was born July 17, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio to Wilbur and Glennoris (Leibler) Mossing. 

Sue is survived by her sons, Paul A. (Kelly) Kanneman and Scott (December) Kanneman; daughter, Wendy (Troie) Croft; grandchildren, Carly, Brady, Cory, Seth, Noah and Emily.

Burial...

Mar 16, 2021

Martha Jane Yoder (Marti), age 77, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.  Marti was one strong lady … strong enough to beat Covid; strong enough to fight dementia by remembering her family all the way to the end, strong enough to handle 3 sons very close in age & 1 spoiled daughter that followed, and strong...

Mar 13, 2021

Scott F. Starcher, age 63, of Rossford, Ohio; formerly of Metamora, Ohio, died in his sleep as the result of a sudden heart attack, Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was born February 26, 1958 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Foster “Toby” and Margaret "Peg" Winnechuke Starcher. Scott was a 1977 graduate of Danbury Lakeside, and married Nancy Woodward on June 15,...

Mar 12, 2021

Mar 11, 2021

Jeanetta R. Small, age 87, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, March 11, 2021. She was born August 13, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio to Alexander and Hazel (Smith) Hall. Jeanetta married the love of her life Carleton J. Small, Jr. on April 7, 1952, and together raised four children. Jeanetta was known for her strong work ethic and provider...

Mar 10, 2021

Alice B. Ingraham, age 94, lifelong resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday evening, March 10, 2021, at Sunset Retirement Village in Sylvania, following a brief illness. She was born September 29, 1926 to John and Mary (Podjatke) Miller. Alice was a 1944 graduate of Swanton High School, and married Claron "Red" Ingraham on July 8, 1950. He preceded her...

Mar 4, 2021

Mary Ann (Herr) Pinkelman, age 92, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, March 4, 2021, at Kingston in Sylvania. She was born December 1, 1928 in Assumption to Ambrose and Irene (Eisel) Herr. On March 31, 1951, she married her beloved husband, Carl H. Pinkelman. He preceded her in death on December 28, 2016. She raised seven wonderful...

Mar 1, 2021

Beloved mother and educator, Mary Ann Lepisto passed from this realm onto her final rest on March 1, 2021. Mary Ann (or Mary) was born to Floyd E. and Evelyn A. Holdren in April 1938 in Sylvania, Ohio, graduated from Ohio University, and taught at Rosary Cathedral, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and Scott High School in Toledo, Ohio. Mary...

Feb 28, 2021

Ed Paprocki born July 26, 1966. Ed passed away Sunday morning February 28, 2021 at McLaren St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his family. He is survived by his son Nicolas, parents Ron and Diane, brothers, Mike (Karen) and Tony (Angela), niece and nephews and special connections, Benjamin and Brandon Borman. Preceded in death by special friend Tom Pisola. And was...

Feb 28, 2021

Shirley Ann Beavers peacefully entered eternal life with her children by her side, Sunday morning, February 28, 2021,at Defiance inpatient Hospice Center after a brief illness. She was born on December 5, 1938 to Marvin and Irene (Ulch) Creager. In 1977 she married Bernard Beavers. They were married for 35 years before his death in 2012.

Shirley is survived by...