Obituaries

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...

Feb 26, 2021

Frances Beatrice Huffman, age 80, of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, with her family at her side, Friday evening, February 26, 2021.  She was born February 22, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio to Edward and Nettie (Piasecki) Richard.  Frances was a 1959 graduate of Springfield High School, and soon after, married her high school sweetheart, Roger Huffman, on...

Feb 23, 2021

Allen David Tanner Jr., age 70, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 23, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee. He was born January 26, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Allen Tanner Sr. and Shirley (Barber) Tanner. Allen served in the United States Air Force. He married Brenda (Barton) Tanner and enjoyed 24 years with her...

Feb 20, 2021

Joan Amanda Klier, affectionately known as "Tiger", age 87, of Lyons, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, February 20, 2021, at her daughter's home. She was born February 13, 1934 in New Bremen, Ohio to Clifford and Lilas (Tontrup) Quellhorst.

Joan married the love of her life, William Richard Klier, Jr., on November 20, 1951. In 1979, they moved to Lyons,...

Feb 17, 2021

Dewila "Jean" (Yoder) Tilton, age 89, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving and devoted family, Wednesday, February 17, 2021.  She was born September 22, 1931 in Holgate, Ohio to Loran and Vera (Schelling) Yoder.  Jean was a 1949 graduate of Wauseon High School.  She was married to James Calvin Tilton of Whitehouse for...

Feb 17, 2021

Feb 17, 2021

Willie P. Flores, age 68, of Swanton, Ohio, died peacefully, Wednesday evening, February 17, 2021, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.  He was born March 15, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio to Antonio and Eva (Paredes) Flores.  Willie was a 1971 graduate of Swanton High School and married Nancy L. Hite on August 27, 1971.Willie worked for Airport Auto Parts...

Feb 10, 2021

Kari Lynn Krise, age 33, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  She was born May 30, 1987 in Toledo, Ohio to Richard L. Krise and Barbara (Guthrie) Smith. 

Kari was a very loving and caring person. She enjoyed getting to know people and could talk to anyone.

Left to cherish Kari’s memory are...

Feb 9, 2021

Eleanor E. Taylor, age 93, of Berkey, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, February 9, 2021, at The Lakes of Sylvania. She was born on July 7, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio to Martin and Sadie (Goeller) Michelsen. Eleanor was graduate of Burnham High School in Sylvania, and was a 1948 graduate of The Toledo Hospital School of Nursing.  She married...

Jan 30, 2021

Janet Marie (LaVigne) Beroske, born October 7, 1941, entered Heaven on Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was reunited with her loving husband Ron and grandson David.

Born and raised in Toledo, OH, Janet grew up in a loving family with parents Paul and Amelia (Noble) LaVigne, and sister/best friend Mary Anne (Steinbaugh). Janet graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1959.

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Jan 29, 2021

Clifford Ray Canfield, age 85, of Fayette, Ohio, passed away Friday morning, January 29, 2021, at Swanton Valley Care Center.  

Services for Clifford are pending.

Jan 28, 2021

Mary Louise Krauss, age 81, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Thursday evening, January 28, 2021, at Northcrest Nursing Home in Napoleon.  She was born June 7, 1939 in Morenci, Michigan to Ivan and LaFern (Shoemaker) Leu.  Mary was a 1957 graduate of Swanton High School, and married William Krauss on June 8, 1957.

Mary was co-owner with her husband, Bill,...

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Jan 21, 2021

Elgin Royce Smith, age 93, of Delta, Ohio, died peacefully in his home, with his loving family at his bedside, Thursday morning, January 21, 2021.  Elgin was born at home in Swancreek Twp. near Delta, Ohio on April 24, 1927 to the late Ralph and Fannie (Soles) Smith.  Elgin was a 1945 early graduate of Liberty Center High School to...