Obituaries

Mar 23, 2019

Janet Rose Wright, age 75, of Las Vegas, Nevada and Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 in St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee, Ohio surrounded by her loving family.  Janet was born February 28, 1944, in Napoleon, Ohio to the late James William and Anna Mae (VanWormer) Strawser.  She married Clayton Wright in 1994 and he survives.  She was...

Mar 23, 2019

Annette Delaney, age 36, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away in her home Saturday, March 23, 2019.  She was born February 12, 1983 in Toledo, Ohio to David Lester Furgeson and Roseanne (Eckhart) Schmidt. On June 20, 2007, she married Jason A. Delaney. 

Annette worked as a medical assistant at The Toledo Clinic, and loved writing poetry.

She is survived by her...

Mar 22, 2019

 

Diane Bond, loving daughter, wife, sister, aunt, mother and friend died peacefully in her home on Friday March 22, 2019 surrounded by her family, following a battle with cancer at the age of 61.

Diane was born on Dec, 22, 1957 in Toledo OH. She graduated from Anthony Wayne High School and Penta Vocational Career Center in 1975. She...

Mar 22, 2019

Alan F. Lumbrezer, devoted son, husband, father and friend, passed away in his home, Friday morning, March 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  Affectionately also known as Al, he was born January 19, 1962 in Toledo, Ohio to Melvin “Mel” and Mary (Loch) Lumbrezer.  Al was a 1980 graduate of Swanton High...

Mar 18, 2019

 

John Pflum passed away on Monday March 18, 2019, after a struggle with cancer. He was born on November 16, 1940, in Metamora, Ohio, the son of Cletus and Ursula Pflum. John was a long time Fulton County farmer, member of St Mary’s/Holy Trinity Parish, and a member of CWV Post #306.

Preceded in death by his parents, and...

Mar 18, 2019

Kenneth Mack, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and BBQ extraordinaire, age 69, of Berkey, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Monday evening, March 18, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 24, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio to Francis and Alice (Herr) Mack.  Ken was a 1969 graduate of Evergreen High School and enlisted in the Army...

Mar 14, 2019

Shirley J. Michael, age 84, of Delta, OH died surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was born March 5, 1935 to Raymond and Lulu (Cross) Thomas. Shirley worked as a Visiting Nurse at The Toledo Hospital. She enjoyed taking care of her patients, as well as family gatherings.

Shirley is survived by her daughters, Patricia...

Mar 12, 2019

Andrea L. Wade, affectionately known as Andie, age 45, of Holland, Ohio, passed away in her home, Tuesday, March 12, 2019.  She was born September 21, 1973 in Lubbock, Texas to Robert and Barbara (Parker) Buchwald. On June 1, 1996, she married Michael Wade.

Andrea was a 1991 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School.  Andrea attended the University of Cincinnati...

Mar 10, 2019

Leland R. Pifer, age 101, of Jasper, Michigan, passed away peacefully, Sunday March 10,2019, at Lenawee County Medical Care Facility in Adrian, Michigan. He was born March 5,1918 in Ogden Township to Cleo and Mildred (Broadbeck) Pifer.  Leland was a life-long farmer.

He married Hilda Fuhrer in 1938. Hilda preceded him in death in February of 1986. They spent many...

Mar 9, 2019

Corey J. Keller (CK), age 43, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away in his home Saturday morning, March 9, 2019.  He was born July 15, 1975 in Adrian, Michigan to John and Nancy (Rickard) Keller.  Corey was a 1993 graduate of Evergreen High School and 2001 graduate of The Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in...

Mar 9, 2019

David Michael Leach, Sr., age 72, of Lyons, Ohio, died Saturday morning, March 9, 2019 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  He was born December 28, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to James Arnold and Alice R. (Barrett) Leach.  Dave was a 1965 graduate of St. Mary Assumption High School and attended Horry-Georgetown Technical College. 

Dave was a skilled craftsman and self-employed...

Mar 8, 2019

 

Gail Louise Gormley, age 66, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away Friday morning, March 8, 2019, at Flower Hospital.  She was born April 13, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio to Howard Paul and Lena (Graber) Simmons. Gail married her beloved husband, Patrick C. Gormley on July 30, 1972.

Gail was a member of the American Motorcycle Association and loved listening to...

Mar 7, 2019

Feb 27, 2019

Lorraine A. Crockett, age 98, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Wednesday afternoon, February 27, 2019, at Parkcliffe Community in Toledo.  She was born October 28, 1920 in Saginaw, Michigan to Elmer and Hattie Wellendorf. She married William B. Crockett, Jr. on March 26, 1988 in Seminole, Florida, and he survives.

Lorraine worked as...

Feb 24, 2019

 

Shelley A. Toms, age 69, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Sunday evening, February 24, 2019 at the Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center.  She was born April 20, 1949 in Oregon, Ohio to Joseph and Betty (Shelley) Balusik. 

Shelley worked for the Auto Parts Store in Delta and Swanton. She was a 4-H Leader and Horses were her passion.

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Feb 22, 2019

Rosemary Smith, affectionately known as Rosie, age 89, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, February 22, 2019 at Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center  surrounded by her three loving children.  She was born November 15, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to Leo and Mary Ann (Snyder) Schneider.  On June 24, 1950, she married Howard E. Smith.  They were married...

Feb 22, 2019

Feb 7, 2019

Feb 6, 2019

Dwayne Allen Blankenship, age 54, of Swanton, Ohio, who will be remembered as the kindest person on earth with a big heart, entered into eternal life, Wednesday afternoon, February 6, 2019.  He was born December 25, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Eleanor (Lusk) Blankenship.  Dwayne was 1983 graduate of Evergreen High School, where he was involved in FFA....

Feb 2, 2019