Obituaries

Dec 6, 2020

Sterlus "Pete" Watts, age 82, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, Sunday afternoon, December 6, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born July 24, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio to Irene Viola Schondel. Pete was a 1957 graduate of Swanton High School. On June 25, 1960, he married his beloved wife, Margaret Rose Pawlaczyk. She preceded him in death...

Dec 5, 2020

Stephen D. Spengler, 69, died unexpectedly, December 5, 2020. Steve grew up in Swanton, Ohio, but made his home in Lake Placid, Florida. His parents Wayne and Isabelle Spengler of Swanton are deceased, as are his brothers, Danny and Gregory and brother-in-law, Donald Bettinger.

When back from Florida visiting, Steve always enjoyed catching up with his friends at the Swanton...

Dec 4, 2020

Dec 3, 2020

Constance "Connie" Marie Sturtevant, age 68, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away at home in her sleep, Thursday, December 3, 2020. She was born August 24, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio to Donald L. and Olive Rose (Schneider) Mikola. She was a 1971 graduate of Swanton High School and attended Penta County Vocational School. Connie started her career as an office secretary...

Dec 3, 2020

David Robert Ball, age 85, life-long resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at The Toledo Hospital.  He was born March 30, 1935 in Swanton to Robert and Vernena Cunningham Ball Maltby.  David served in the United States Army as a payroll clerk, and graduated from BGSU with a degree in mathematics.  He married his beloved wife,...

Nov 30, 2020

Ina Marie Gwinn, 89, of Marie, West Virginia, passed Monday November 30, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio following a short illness.

Born January 5, 1931 at Marie, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Grace Pack Lilly.

Ms. Gwinn was a retail clerk for several businesses in Summers County and was a member of...

Nov 25, 2020

Elaine Miller, age 83, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital.  She was born May 26, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan.  On July 20, 1956, she married her beloved husband, Wayne Miller. 

Elaine worked in the cafeteria for Sylvania City Schools.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking, hosting family gatherings, telling stories from her past, but...

Nov 24, 2020

Don Wesley Shipman, age 90, of Delta, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,Tuesday evening, November 24, 2020.  He was born September 23, 1930 in Wauseon, Ohio to Sidney Floyd and Bertha Gladys (Apple) Shipman. 

Don worked as a heavy equipment operator for Schoen Paving Company for 30 years.  He was a member of Ohio Operating...

Nov 20, 2020

Vern J. Clark, age 102, of Wauseon, Ohio, died Friday afternoon, November 20, 2020 at Swanton Valley Care Center.  He was born June 17, 1918 in Defiance, Ohio to Francis and Lillian (Dietrick) Clark.  Vern married and was preceded in death by IvaDell (Foley) Clark, Arla (Murry) Clark and Virginia (Miller) Clark. 

Vern worked 30 years for Libbey Owens Ford. ...

Nov 19, 2020

Edward Carl Holtz, age 89, of Swanton, Ohio, died Thursday evening, November 19, 2020 at Swanton Valley Care Center.  He was born February 7, 1931 in Adrian, Michigan to Morris and Denise (Herchelbout) Holtz.  After graduation, Edward enlisted in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran and retired as an Army Reservist. Edward was also a Purple...

Nov 16, 2020

Joyce E. (Kille) Harwood, age 68, of Metamora, Ohio, passed on to be with the Lord, Monday, November 16, 2020, after a brief illness.  Joyce was born May 16, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio to Carroll and Martha (Bassler) Kille.  She attended Davis Business College and obtained a degree in Computer Science.  Joyce worked as an executive secretary, as well as...

Nov 16, 2020

Nov 13, 2020

Michael D. Hacker, age 53, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Friday morning, November 13, 2020, at The Cleveland Clinic.  He was born April 9, 1967 in Monroe, Michigan to Roy Junior and Betty J. (Webster) Hacker.  Michael was a graduate of Swanton High School.  On November 19, 2009, he married Robin Lynn Szkudlarek.

Michael worked for Auto Glass Masters as...

Nov 8, 2020

Kristina “Tina” Lynn Smith, 48, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away suddenly of natural causes, Sunday, November 8, 2020.  She was born June 13, 1972 to James and LuAnn (Zimmerman) Smith and attended Evergreen Schools, graduating in 1990.  Tina continued her education at Owens Community College, where she graduated as Physical Therapist Assistant and began a 28-year career in Home Health...

Nov 8, 2020

Lloyd W Bowser Sr., age 67 of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, Sunday Nov 8th, 2020. He was born August 12th 1953 in Toledo Ohio to Erma R Bowser. Lloyd was a 1972 Graduate of Anthony Wayne High School and attended Oklahoma Horse Shoeing School where he received his Black Smith degree....

Nov 7, 2020

Robert "Bobby" Pollard, age 72, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  He was born October 2, 1948 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky to Burton and Wilma Elizabeth (Crutchfield) Pollard.  He enlisted in the United States Army on April 21, 1967, and was a Vietnam Veteran.  Bobby was recipient of the National Defense Service...

Nov 4, 2020

Margaret Kathryn Green, age 92, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away in her home, surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, November 4, 2020.  She was born December 11, 1927 in Colton, Ohio to Casper A. and Bertha E. (Watton) Billings.  Margaret was a graduate of Libbey High School, and on April 16, 1955, she married Robert George Green.  He preceded her...

Nov 4, 2020

Mary M. Lumbrezer, age 87, life-long resident of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday morning, November 4, 2020, at Swanton Health Care & Retirement Center.  She was born November 7, 1932 in Swanton to Fred, Sr. and Agnes (Wojcinski) Loch . On February 14, 1953, she married her loving husband, Melvin "Mel" Romaine Lumbrezer.  He preceded her in death...

Oct 25, 2020

William R Beebe age 79 of Delta, Ohio, passed away at Swanton Health care and retirement Center Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born January 23, 1941 in Toledo Ohio to Ronald Sinclair and Mary Jane (Buermile) Beebe. William met and married Sandra K. Herring.

William worked many years in the grocery business in sales and held various managerial positions....

Oct 22, 2020

William Arthur Anderson, Sr., age 80, of Swanton, Ohio passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital, Thursday morning, October 22, 2020. He was born on February 8, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois to George M. Anderson and Frances L. (George) Anderson. After graduating high school William joined the U.S. Navy and served six years aboard the USS Independence.  Shortly after leaving the...