Obituaries

Jul 24, 2018

Paulette Sue Ehret, age 70, of Swanton, Ohio, went to heaven with her most loving family at her bedside, Tuesday morning, July 24, 2018.  She was born October 14, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to Lillian "Peggy" (Schondel) and Paul Edmund Ehret of Swanton, Ohio.

Paulette loved to be with her three grandsons, Will, Sam and Gabe, who were the light...

Jul 24, 2018

Betty Jane Durbin, age 67, of Dayton, Ohio; formerly of Delta, Ohio, passed away Tuesday evening, July 24, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born December 7, 1950 in Wauseon, Ohio to Herma Dale (Killion) and Homer Edward Durbin.  Betty was a 1968 graduate of Delta High School, attended Defiance College, and graduated in 1973 from Hannah E. Mullins...

Jul 17, 2018

Joseph Franklin Cox, age 15, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Tuesday evening, July 17, 2018, at the University of Michigan Children's Hospital, following recent heart surgery.  He fought until the very end.  He would have been a freshman at Bowser High School, where he planned to play basketball.  Joey was born January 21, 2003 in Maumee, Ohio to Hope (Bechstein)...

Jul 16, 2018

Nelda Langenderfer, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 16, 2018, at the home of her daughters, Kay and Ann. She was born on February 27, 1926, to Joseph and Trecie (Cooper) Smith of Sylvania, Ohio. The only daughter, Nelda assumed the household responsibilities for her father and three younger brothers at the age of 12 having lost her mother when she was only five.  

After graduation...

Jul 15, 2018

Pamela Grabarczyk, age 63, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday afternoon, July 15, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital.  She was born August 11, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio to Beverly E. (Utter) and Charles G. Stansfield.  She was a 1972 graduate of Rogers High School, and married her beloved husband, Robert Grabarczyk on March 25, 1972, whom she met at...

Jul 10, 2018

Helen J. Kashmer, age 87, formerly of Berkey, Ohio, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 10, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, at Lakes of Sylvania.  She was born January 2, 1931 in Toledo, Ohio to August and Helen (Szalay) Fehser, being their only child.  She married her husband, John Kashmer on November 7, 1953, and he preceded her...

Jul 8, 2018

On July 8, 2018, William Gordon Hopkins, age 72, passed peacefully into eternal life with his wife and brother by his side.

He was born to Gordon and Florence Hopkins on May 15, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio. As a youth, Bill was a dedicated Boy Scout, spending many summers as a counselor at Camp Miakonda, and earning Life Scout status....

Jun 25, 2018

 

John E. Schuchert, age 69, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, Monday morning, June 25, 2018, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  He was born July 24, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio to Rose (Okenka) and James Edward Schuchert.  John was a 1966 graduate of Cardinal Stritch and attended the University of Toledo.  On June 30, 1975  he married Catherine...

Jun 17, 2018

Roberta Ball, age 87, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, June 16, 2018 at Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center.  She was born October 10, 1930 in St. Francisville, Illinois to Perna (Brashear) and Lawrence Griesemer.  On January 30, 1948, she married her loving husband George H. Ball.  He preceded her in death on May 10, 2011. 

Roberta...

Jun 15, 2018

Levi Lovins, Jr., age 72, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Swanton Valley Care Center.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Jun 13, 2018

Mary Rose Lovins, age 68, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Swanton Valley Care Center.  

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Jun 10, 2018

Jun 10, 2018

James E. Leidel - “PAPA” began his life journey on June 7, 1933 to Frederick Sr. and Alpha (Richardson) Leidel. He attended and played quarterback at Clay High School. He then joined the US Marine Corps, serving aboard the USS Boxer as a Corporal. After his service, he worked for CSX for over 40 years as a longshoreman and was...

Jun 7, 2018

Arnoldo Javier Lerma,  age 31, of Wauseon, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Thursday June 7, 2018.  He was born on May 27, 1987 in Toledo to Arnoldo Lerma and Michelle (Bernal) Sneider.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 11, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Marygrove, 1750 N. Raab Road Swanton, where...

Jun 4, 2018

May 26, 2018

 

Albert "Al" Zeno Langenderfer, age 89, peacefully went to be with his Lord on Saturday morning, May 26, 2018 at Kingston Assisted Living Facility in Sylvania. He was born September 23, 1928 in Swanton, Ohio to Maurice and Loretta Langenderfer.  He attended Immaculate Conception School, and was a 1946 graduate of Swanton High School.  He excelled in all sports...

May 22, 2018

May 17, 2018

Dorothy A. Stasa, age 90, of Sylvania, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Thursdsay evening, May 17, 2018, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  She was born June 15, 1927 in Dandridge, Tennessee to Lula K. (Gass) and Carl S. Clark.  Dorothy was a 1945 graduate of Sand Creek High School.  On November 8, 1947, she married Charles Thomas Stasa. They lived...

May 17, 2018

Dolores Moore, age 89, of Metamora, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Thursday May 17, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on December 12, 1928 in Toledo to Frank and Annie (Neiscur) Garcia.  Dolores married Gerald G. Moore on September 24, 1949; he preceded her in death on July 26, 1994.  She loved to garden, listen to music,...

May 11, 2018

Melvin “Mick” Thompson, age 90, of Blissfield, Michigan, died Friday morning, May 11, 2018 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  He was born October 10, 1927 in Ogden Township, Michigan to Matilda (Wapshall) and Charles Thompson.  Mick was born, raised and lived 88 years on the family homestead.  He graduated from Metamora High School in 1945.  On August 7, 1975, he...