Obituaries
Roxanne M. Incorvaia
Jan 11, 2025
Roxanne died peacefully in her home in Swanton, Ohio on January 11, 2025.
She was born the middle child to Kenneth and Betty Atkin in 1954. Due to Kenneth’s service in the Air Force, Roxanne was born at the military base in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Despite her North Carolina birth, she was largely raised in Point Place (Toledo, Ohio). She graduated...
Bendix P. (Ben) Roschmann
Jan 6, 2025
Bendix P. (Ben) Roschmann, age 87, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of January 6, 2025. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 29, 1937 to Bendix C. and Elsie (Fahlenklook) Roschmann. Ben was a 1955 Swanton High School graduate.
He began his working career at Hamill Manufacturing, taking leave to serve his time in the...
Eric C. Bradner
Jan 5, 2025
Eric C Bradner, 59, of Metamora, was taken from us suddenly on Sunday afternoon, January 5, at Flower Hospital. Eric was born in Columbus Ohio, on January 5, 1966, and was adopted as an infant by David and Elizabeth Bradner. At home, Eric joined his brothers David and Brian. A few years later, they were all blessed with a 4th...
Phyllis Louise Johnson
Jan 3, 2025
Phyllis Louise Johnson age 86 of rural Delta, passed away Friday, January 3rd 2025, peacefully in her home. She was a mother, grandmother, and aunt to many.
Phyllis was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 24, 1938 to Helen Mastin. On December 17th 1956, she married her true love, William Johnson who departed in 2019.
She loved butterflies, playing dice, and adventures...
Francis "Frank" J. Lendecker
Jan 3, 2025
Francis "Frank" J. Lendecker, 85, of Maumee, Ohio, fell asleep in death on Friday, January 3, 2025 after enduring a long battle with cancer with great courage and patience.
Frank’s life was defined by service and hard work. He served in the U.S. Navy for four and a half years and soon after he joined the Toledo Fire Department, where he...
Charles "Charlie" Raymond Mika
Dec 30, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Mika, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30 at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, OH, after suffering brief complications from pneumonia. He was surrounded by family as he departed his life on earth.
Charlie considered himself to be a lucky man who was blessed with a good life. He was born in Lyons, OH, to Czech immigrants Frank and Anna...
Richard A. Notestine
Dec 26, 2024
Richard A. "Dick" Notestine, age 88, a cherished father, grandfather, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully at his home in Swanton, Thursday evening, December 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 8, 1936, in Lindsey, Ohio to Warden and Rachel (Travis) Notestine, Dick led a life marked by commitment to family, dedication to his career, and...
David Lee Wysong, Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
David Lee Wysong Jr. passed away peacefully at home, December 24th, 2024 at the age of 68. He was born on March 27th, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio to David L Wysong Sr. and Virginia (Lenhart) Wysong. Dave married Coy (Roop) Wysong on June 11, 1985.
Dave attended St. Elizabeth’s School in Richfield Center, Ohio, Metamora Middle School and St. John’s Jesuit...
Paul L. Kreuz
Dec 23, 2024
Paul Kreuz, 91, passed away peacefully at his Elm Street home in Swanton on December 23. He was the elder of two sons of Lawrence and Leona (Meiring) Kreuz. He grew up on his family’s farm in Harding Township and attended the Immaculate Conception School and Swanton High School, graduating in 1951. He worked at Brick’s Greenhouse and in construction...
Joycemarie Brick
Dec 20, 2024
Joycemarie Brick, age 85, of Swanton, Ohio, was born May 10, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio to Cyril and Helen (Fauble) Brick. She entered into eternal life Friday morning, December 20, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. She leaves behind a legacy as a devoted farmer and bedding plant grower at the family business, C.J. Brick Greenhouse, where her...
Verda R. Wheating
Dec 19, 2024
Verda R. Wheating, age 86, of Swanton, Ohio, a cherished member of her family and community, departed this life Thursday afternoon, December 19, 2024, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Born on July 26, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio, Verda lived a life rich in love, dedication, and service, leaving behind a legacy that will be fondly remembered by those...
Marvin Keith Ritenour
Dec 19, 2024
Marvin Keith Ritenour, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep Thursday morning, December 19, 2024, at the age of 98. Born on April 19th, 1926, in Whitehouse, Ohio, Keith lived a full and meaningful life that touched the hearts of many.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Keith served during World War...
Dennis Michael Walsh
Dec 19, 2024
Dennis Michael Walsh, age 74, of Swanton, Ohio, was born December 2, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio to Richard and Mary (Wimmer) Walsh. He entered into eternal life, Thursday morning, December 19, 2024, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.
After high school, Dennis served in the Peace Corps and then spent 26 years as a director of group homes, making a profound...
Lois D. Ball
Dec 19, 2024
Lois D. Ball, age 92, of Toledo, Ohio; formerly of Swanton, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024. Mrs. Ball was born on December 7, 1932, in Staten Island, New York, to Leonard Nielsen and Dagny Hermansen Nielsen.
Lois graduated from Nyack College. She was a member of Swanton Alliance Church for more than 60 years. She was involved in children’s ministry...
Charles E. Agsten
Dec 18, 2024
Charles E. Agsten, age 69, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away in his home of natural causes, Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Services are pending at this time.
Robert Wayne Navarre
Dec 14, 2024
Robert Wayne Navarre, age 75, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home, Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was born March 1, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Joseph D. and Eleanor H. (Butler) Navarre. Bob was a 1968 graduate of Swanton High School. On October 11, 1969 he married the love of his life, Virginia "Ginny"...
Ronald Jay "RJ" Rosene
Dec 13, 2024
Ronald Jay “RJ” Rosene, age 85, of Swanton, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Ronald was a 20 year U.S. Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam War, he retired in 1977. After his service he worked as a foreman for the former Textileather Company in Toledo for 24...
Robert Lee Silveous
Dec 10, 2024
Robert L. Silveous, age 78, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 10, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Sylvania. He was born August 17, 1946, in Rural Carey, Ohio, to Raymond and Minnie (Taft) Silveous, and lived a life filled with adventure and service to his country and community. Bob married Marcia Kreuz on September 13, 1969, and she preceded...
Donna Whitcomb Helminiak
Dec 9, 2024
Donna (Whitcomb) Helminiak, age 95, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, Monday morning, December 9, 2024. She was born November 20, 1929 in Wauseon, Ohio to Herbert and Hazel (Smith) Whitcomb.
Donna enjoyed cooking and was well known for her baking skills, especially her pies. She loved her many Chihuahua's. Donna also spent many winters in Florida with her...
William L. Birr
Dec 7, 2024
William L. Birr (Bill), 62, Swanton, Ohio, has gone home to be with the Lord, succumbing to the symptoms of a rare disease called MSA on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Bill was born on August 7th, 1962 to William and Kathleen Birr. He grew up in Maumee, Ohio and was a graduate of Maumee High School and Owens Community College....
