Obituaries

Oct 8, 2020

Sally Jean Simon, age 66, of Assumption, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday morning October 8, 2020.  She was born February 8, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Louise (Cartwright) and Larry C. Malone. She was  married to Gary Poorman  for 27 years.  She later married Tom Simon who preceded her in death...

Oct 5, 2020

Shirley M. Griffin, 86, died Monday evening, October 5, 2020, of kidney disease, at her home in Swanton, Ohio.  She was born September 12, 1934 to Roland and Marie (Fink) Miller of Toledo, Ohio. Shirley married Rollan V. Griffin on May 21, 1955. They had five children, Dawn, Daniel, Lori, Shawn and Tamara.

Shirley was a great mother, excellent cook...

Sep 29, 2020

Jose H. Vasquez, age 86, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away in his home, Tuesday morning, September 29, 2020, with his loving family at his bedside.  Jose was born April 13, 1934 in Monterrey, Mexico. He came to the United States in 1979 and worked as a track man for ConRail.  At that time, he met Mary Barker, and they remained special...

Sep 29, 2020

Melinda Marie Fike, affectionately known as Lola, age 58, of Holland, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home, Tuesday, September 29, 2020.  She was born August 31, 1962 in Wabash, Indiana to Robert Guthrie Fike and Marilyn Pifer. She earned her BSN and RN degrees at Owens Community College and Lourdes University, and was employed as a CCRN specialty...

Sep 27, 2020

Robert "Bob" J. Dowling, age 87, life-long resident of Swanton, Ohio, died unexpectedly at his home, Sunday afternoon, September 27, 2020.  He was born January 9, 1933 in Swanton to Walter Ellsworth and Rosella Mary (Kreuz) Dowling.  Bob attended St. Mary's School and graduated from AI High School. Bob was drafted into the United States Army in 1953, served in...

Sep 26, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and love that we mourn the passing of Barbara June Smith, age 78, of Swanton. She passed away early Saturday morning, September 26, 2020, in the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Born November 29, 1941 to Raymond Steffes and Mary "June" (Fearn) Steffes Brisse...

Sep 24, 2020

Sep 24, 2020

Bernadine Elizabeth Elton, 92, of Swanton, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Swanton Valley Center. She was born August 31, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio to Horace R. and Elizabeth (Shelt) Griffin. Bernadine married Elvin Elton on August 7, 1947.  He preceded her in death on November 16, 1980.

Bernadine worked for several factories in the area.  She was a...

Sep 22, 2020

Stella Massie, 93, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home, Tuesday morning, September 22, 2020. She was born December 22, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to Roman and Victoria (Kova) Jablonski. She married Harold Massie on August 11, 1942, and had four children together.

Stella worked for the Pilliod Box Factory for 37 years and Ralph Keefe Greenhouse for...

Sep 21, 2020

Roy H. Brazier, age 79, of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home, Monday evening, September 21, 2020.

A memorial service for Roy will be held at a later date.

Sep 18, 2020

Paul J. Dzyak, age 81, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, September 18, 2020, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, with his loving family at his bedside.  Paul was born July 8, 1939 in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania to John and Margaret (Bezuska) Dzyak.  Paul was a 1957 graduate of Monessen High School.  After graduation, he enlisted in...

Sep 17, 2020

2 year old Michael Jay, Jr., of Adrian, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday afternoon, September 17, 2020.  He was surrounded by his loving parents and siblings.  Michael was born November 20, 2017 in Adrian, Michigan to Mary Elder and Michael Jay. 

Michael loved eating pepporoni pizza and french fries, and drinking Pepsi.  He also loved dinosaurs, big tractors...

Sep 17, 2020

Sep 11, 2020

Delta:

William "Bill" Copeland, born in Lenawee County on March 22, 1952 to Clarence and Enid (Wyant) Copeland, passed away September 11, 2020, after a long illness. He married the love of his life, Debra Demoulin, in 1986.

Bill was the founder of his own business, Precision AG. Bill's big love was his horses, of which he was involved with for 35...

Sep 10, 2020

Sep 4, 2020

Nancy L. Henry, age 84, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away Friday evening, September 4, 2020, at The Toledo Hospital.  She was born April 3, 1936 in Morenci, Michigan to Doyle and Rosalind (Beisel) Emerson.  Nancy married Donald E. Henry, Jr. on July 8, 1997. He preceded her in death on September 8, 2015.

Nancy is survived by her sons, Richard...

Sep 3, 2020

Charles W. Neate, age 74, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 3, 2020 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, following a long battle with Pancreatic cancer.  Charles was born December 25, 1945 in Van Wert County to Ralph and Mae (Voltz) Neate.  Charles enlisted in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.  He attended Bowling Green State...

Sep 2, 2020

Thomas Lester Taylor, age 76, of Whitehouse, Ohio, passed away in his home, with family at his bedside, Wednesday afternoon, September 2, 2020, following a 10-year battle with Parkinson's disease.  Tom was born August 31, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio to Lester William, Jr. and Lucy (Howard) Taylor. Tom was a graduate of Swanton High School.  He worked as a mechanic...

Sep 1, 2020

Beverly L. Helwig, age 82, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center.  She was born August 24, 1938 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania to Garfield S. and Helen J. (Fahringer) Helwig.  Beverly worked as a clerk for Wise Supermarkets in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and was a secretary for Jacobs Brothers Gospel Singers in Dillsburg,...

Aug 31, 2020

Daniel Steven Ritter, Sr., age 75, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020, at The Toledo Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at this time.