Obituaries
Mildred M. Lumbrezer
Oct 29, 2017
Mildred Lumbrezer, 92, life-long resident of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life, surrounded by her loving family, Sunday evening, October 29, 2017 in her home. She was born May 22, 1925 in Swanton to the late Lawrence and Laura (Hassen) Raab. Mildred was a 1943 graduate of Swanton High School. On August 5, 1950, she married her beloved husband, Gilbert...
Virginia Rose Abrigo
Oct 28, 2017
Virginia Rose Abrigo, age 79, of Delta, went to be with Jesus on October 28, 2017, at her home with family gathered around. She was born, at home, in Delta on November 29, 1937 to the late Clifford Reckner Sr. and Estella (Mead) Reckner. Virginia or as some knew her, Ginny, was a kind and caring mother who loved her...
Larry Favorite
Oct 27, 2017
Inurnment: Raker Cemetery
Larry Favorite, age 79, of Lake Hamilton, Florida, and formerly of Delta, passed away on October 27, 2017, at Haines City Healthcare Center in Haines City, Florida. He was born on April 4, 1938, to Omer and Regina (Wales) Favorite. He married Connie Dellenbach on April 30, 1960, and she survives.
Larry worked at The Delta Atlas for...
Arlene Margaret Hansen
Oct 23, 2017
Arlene Margaret Hansen, age 87, of Lyons, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, Monday morning, October 23, 2017, in her home. She was born October 18, 1930 in Curtice, Ohio to Fred and Helen (Vogtsberger) Witty. Arlene married Merlyn Hansen on October 21, 1949; he preceded her in death on April 15, 1986. Arlene starting working at the Goldfish Company, and then...
David J. Dryfka
Oct 22, 2017
David J. Dryfka, age 64, of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 22, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was born July 4, 1953 in Mosinee, Wisconsin to the late Helen (Zawislan) and Jerome J. Dryfka. He graduated from Mosinee High School and married Judith Grime.
David was a truck driver for Ohio Transport, a career...
Lynn Marie Ochoa
Oct 17, 2017
Lynn Marie Ochoa, of Swanton, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born on January 18, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio to Mary Anne (Quinn) and Wayne William Foreman.
She was a member of the St. Ursula Academy class of 1973.
She was married February 28, 1974 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Henry Ochoa.
Lynn was known to...
Mark Joseph Murar, Jr
Oct 8, 2017
Mark Joseph Murar, Jr., age 22, of Lyons, Ohio, who will be remembered for his contagious smile and unique sense of humor, died Sunday, October 8, 2017, from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born October 17, 1994 in Beaufort, South Carolina to Mark and Vickie (Deeds) Murar. Mark was a 2013 graduate of Evergreen high...
Gilbert "Gil" Urban
Oct 5, 2017
Interment with Military Rites: St. Richard's Cemetery
Gilbert Arthur Urban, age 71, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to Martin and Wealtha (Streaker) Urban.
Gil attended Swanton High School and graduated in 1965. He enlisted in the Marine Corps right after High School....
Walter C. Winterfeld
Oct 3, 2017
Interment with Military Rites: Sharples Cemetery
Walter Clarence Winterfeld, age 87, of Delta, Ohio, passed away October 3, 2017 at Fulton County Health Center. He was born February 3, 1930 in Holland, Ohio to Clarence and Rosa (Drewyor) Winterfeld. Walter was a US Army veteran that served during the Korean War. He married LaDonna Thompson on May 11, 1957; she preceded...
Felicity Barbara Kopietz
Oct 2, 2017
Felicity Barbara Kopietz, God’s darling little angel, departed this life Monday evening, October 2, 2017. She was the daughter to her loving parents, Emily Bagrowski and Jordan Kopietz of Wauseon, Ohio.
Left to cherish her memory are her grandparents, Mark Bagrowski and Ron and Dawn Kopietz; uncles and aunts, Ryan Bagrowski, Ronnie III (Alyssa) Kopietz and Justin (Samantha) Kopietz; and...
Gary R. Miller
Oct 1, 2017
Gary R. Miller, age 66, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 surrounded by his family following a year-long courageous battle against cancer. Gary was born June 2, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Donald and Marjorie (Langenderfer) Miller. He was a 1969 graduate of Evergreen High School and attended Macomber Vocational School. On July 16, 1976,...
Aaron Christopher Huffman
Oct 1, 2017
Aaron Christopher Huffman, age 23, of Delta, Ohio, a special young man who lent a helping hand to anyone in need, died early Sunday morning, October 1, 2017 from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Adrian. He was born March 17, 1994 in Toledo, Ohio to his loving parents, Michael and Janet Huffman. He was a 2012...
Roger Glanz
Oct 1, 2017
Roger Glanz age 72, of Ottawa Lake, Michigan, entered into eternal life, Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born June11, 1945 in Adrian, Michigan to Paul and Gertrude (Miller) Glanz. Roger married Mary Pokorney on September 24, 1966 in Toledo, Ohio. He worked as a carpenter all his life.
Growing up Roger attended St....
Helen Jean Brisbin
Sep 30, 2017
Graveside Services: Friday, October 6th at 2:30 pm at Toledo Memorial Park
Helen Jean Brisbin, age 88, of Swanton, Ohio, passed peacefully in her sleep, Saturday evening, September 30, 2017. She was born March 1, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to the late John and Helen (Herbster) Willard. Jean was a 1947 graduate of Whitmer High School and attended the University of...
Dorothy D. Taft
Sep 29, 2017
Dorothy Taft, age 98, lifelong resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside, Friday evening, September 29, 2017 at Swanton Valley Care. She was born August 31, 1919 in Swanton to the late Ernest and Inez (Richardson) Meyer. She married Clarence Taft on December 16, 1938 and he preceded her in death on May 11,...
Timothy William Hamlet
Sep 29, 2017
Timothy William Hamlet, age 46, of Swanton, Ohio, died unexpectedly, Friday, September 29, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital Emergency Room. He was born December 4, 1970 in Framingham, Massachusetts to Edwin and Susan (Kennedy) Hamlet. Tim was a 1988 graduate of Swanton High School and Penta County Vocational School. He took great pride at his job at Swanton Welding where...
Tamara "Tammy" Lee Hall
Sep 27, 2017
Tamara "Tammy" Lee Hall, age 55, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away suddenly, Wednesday evening, September 27, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1962 in Wauseon, Ohio to Daniel (Linda) Yanke and Sandie (Bill) Bigger. On July 29, 1995 she married Roy Hall. Tammy worked as a manager for the Salvation Army.
Tammy enjoyed spending...
Larry O'Brien
Sep 20, 2017
Larry O'Brien, age 78, lifelong resident of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, September 20, 2017. He was born January 18, 1939 to Curtis and Kathleen (Hill) O'Brien, and grew up on the family farm in Delta. Larry proudly served in the United States Navy.
Larry was a millright and was an amazing...
Dale L. Wheeler
Sep 14, 2017
Dale L. Wheeler, age 61, of Swanton, Ohio, formerly of Sylvania, passed away unexpectedly at home, Thursday morning, September 14, 2017. He was born on January 31, 1956 in Toledo, to Floyd and Marcella (Rogers) Wheeler. Dale married Paula J. Topel on October, 1, 1988.
Dale worked for the railroad for 15 years, he was also an entrepreneur and business owner...
Mark Richard "Rudy" Biehl
Sep 14, 2017
Mark Richard "Rudy" Biehl, age 63, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, September 14, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee. He was born April 4, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio to Richard S. and Amelia M. "Sis" (Lovejoy) Biehl. He was raised with his brother, David, in the funeral home in Swanton owned and operated by his parents, and...
