Obituaries
Emaline R. Whitcomb
Mar 11, 2016
Emaline Rhoda Whitcomb moved to her heavenly mansion Friday afternoon, March 11, 2016, at her daughter Sally's home in Delta, Ohio, surrounded by her family who loved and treasured her. Rhoda was born June 3, 1936 in Holland, Ohio to Sylvester and Dorothy (Harper) Hosler and she attended Holland High School. On August 28, 1954, she married the love of...
Michael G. Pilliod
Mar 10, 2016
Michael G. Pilliod, age 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Swanton, Ohio, died Thursday, March 10, 2016. He had been in declining health since suffering a stroke a year ago. Mike was born December 26, 1941 to George and Nelle Pilliod, and was a 1959 graduate of Swanton High School.
Mike was Former Vice President of The Pilliod Cabinet Company in...
Diana L. Noe
Mar 5, 2016
Diana L. Noe, age 64, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside, Saturday morning, March 5, 2016, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. She was born August 3, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to Peter J. Pitzen and Charlotte E. (Kritzer) Ingmire. Diana was a 1969 graduate of Swanton High School and obtained her degree...
Anita Michelle Ketring
Mar 1, 2016
Anita Michelle (Robinette) Ketring, age 47 of Lyons, Ohio, gained her wings and joined the angels Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 25, 1968 in Alexandria, Virginia to James and Hattie Robinette. Michelle was a 1986 graduate of Evergreen High School and obtained her nursing degree from the Toledo School of Practical...
Anna M. Mrkva
Feb 29, 2016
Anna M. Mrkva, age 101, life-long resident of Metamora, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Monday morning, February 29, 2016, at Swanton Valley Care Center. Anna was born July 14, 1914 in Berkey, Ohio to Bart and Frances (Konecny) Stasa. She was married to Albert Mrkva and he preceded her in death in 1981.
Anna was devoted to her Catholic faith and...
Sandra Ann Pifer
Feb 26, 2016
Sandra Ann Pifer, age 67, of Whitehouse, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born to Donald and Marjorie Miller on February 11, 1949. Sandy grew up in Marygrove/Raab’s Corners and attended Immaculate Conception grade school. A graduate of Metamora High School in 1967, she took great...
Bradford Carl Seymour
Feb 19, 2016
Bradford Carl Seymour, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away on his 37th birthday, Friday morning, February 19, 2016, at The Cleveland Clinic. Brad was born February 19, 1979 in Toledo, Ohio, and was a 1997 graduate of Rogers High School.
Brad worked as a gas station attendant at the Kroger store in Swanton. He was known as a gentle giant who lit...
Howard D. Martin
Feb 16, 2016
Howard D. Martin, age 86, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, February 16, 2016, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Howard was born, October 1, 1929 in Toledo to the late William and Louise (Cass) Martin.
Howard will be remembered as a hard working man. He worked as a press operator at Champion Spark Plug. Howard enjoyed...
Carol Jean Teems
Feb 13, 2016
Carol Jean Teems, age 87, of Apopka, Florida, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, February 13, 2016 at Swanton Health Care & Retirement Center. She was born July 18, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio to Almus and Anna (Raitz) Hill. Carol was a 1946 graduate of Libbey High School. On Valentine's Day, February 14, 1948, she married her...
Timothy Pitzen
Feb 7, 2016
Timothy Pitzen, age 53, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016. He loved life, family and was loved by all.
During his lifetime, Tim traveled to many places. He loved visiting with family, snowmobiling with friends, and was often found playing euchre or canasta. He worked as a project manager.
Tim's father, Peter "Pete" Pitzen, preceded him in death....
Barry William Johnson
Feb 5, 2016
Arrangements by Grisier~Weigel Funeral Home in Delta (419.822.3121)
Barry William Johnson, age 34, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Toledo Hospital. Barry was born in Toledo on April 12, 1981, the son of Billie and Peggy (Thurman) Johnson, of Swanton, and they survive. He loved repairing and working on computers and various electronics....
Opal "Margie" Baumbarger
Feb 3, 2016
Opal M. “Margie” Baumbarger, age 89, formerly of Whitehose, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the Swanton Health Care & Retirement Center.
Opal was born in Lucas County on September 14, 1926, the daughter of Ernest “Red” and Hila “Mike” (Haskins) Longnecker. She married Wilbur Baumbarger, and he preceded her in death in 1992....
Marjorie Jean Flack
Feb 2, 2016
Interment with Military Rites: Amboy Township Cemetery
Marjorie Jean Flack, age 93 and lifelong resident of Metamora, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, February 2, 2016, at her winter Florida home in Palmetto, with her loving family at her side. She was born May 12, 1922 in Metamora to the late Hartwin H. and Elsie (Garnsey) Tredway. Marjorie was a WWII...
Richard "Dick" Rinestine
Jan 31, 2016
Richard L. “Dick” Rinestine, age 85, of Maumee, Ohio, formerly of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, January 31, 2016, at Swanton Valley Health Care. He was born August 3, 1930 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Victor and Agnes (Werner) Rinestine. He married Mary Rinestine on September 21,1951 in East Liverpool, Ohio. Richard served in the US Navy.
Richard was...
Esther Mae Vaughn
Jan 30, 2016
Esther Mae Vaughn, age 89, of Delta, Ohio , passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Defiance Area Inpatient Center.
Esther was born in Swanton on March 7, 1926, the daughter of Frank and Grace (Sperling) Kurth. On June 30, 1946 she married Donald Vaughn, and he preceded her in death in 2015.
Surviving are three daughters, Sherry Vaughn of Delta,...
Bonnie L. Thacker
Jan 25, 2016
Bonnie L. Thacker, beloved mother of Bonnie Siebenaller, passed away Monday evening, January 25, 2016, at the Swanton Health Care & Retirement Center, one day following her 97th birthday. She was born January 24, 1919 in Ai, Ohio to Joseph and Mattie (Bowers) Batdorf. Bonnie was the first in her family to graduate from Swanton High School in 1938. On...
Frederick Nelson, Jr
Jan 24, 2016
Graveside Services: Saturday, February 6th at 1:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Assumption
Frederick Nelson, Jr., age 86, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, Sunday morning, January 24, 2016, at Otterbein Senior Living in Monclova. He was born March 23, 1929 in Upland, Indiana to Frederick, Sr. and Nettie (Owens) Nelson.
Frederick is survived by his loving wife,...
James "Pat" O'Leary
Jan 22, 2016
James "Pat" O'Leary, age 82, of Lyons, Ohio, passed away Friday evening, January 22, 2016, at Hillside Country Living Nursing Facility in Bryan, Ohio. He was born June 25, 1933 in Adrian, Michigan to Harry and Wilma (Burroughs) O'Leary and graduated from Metamora High School. He served in the United States Army Infantry, and following honorable discharge, he married Dorothy...
Mary Edna Noe
Jan 21, 2016
Mary Edna Noe, age 78, of Richfield Center, entered into eternal rest, Thursday evening, January 21, 2016 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. She was born December 26, 1937 in Lyons, Ohio to Xystus “Zig” and Edna (Wiseman) Noe. Mary was a 1955 graduate of St. Mary’s School in Assumption.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish. Even though...
Shirley Ann Hall
Jan 20, 2016
Shirley Ann Hall, age 84, life-long resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, January 20, 2016, at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier, Ohio. She was born November 4, 1931 in Swanton to Louis and Beatrice (Spring) Schondel. Shirley was a 1949 graduate of Swanton High School, and married Gerald Hall on March 31, 1951.
Shirley was a devoted and hard worker...
