Obituaries
Patsy Lou Fuller
Oct 19, 2024
Pat Fuller, born November 7, 1933 to Frank and Helen (Bailey) Knapp, died peacefully Saturday morning, October 19, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Pat grew up in Sylvania, Ohio, graduating from Burnham High School. She attended First Christian Church where she taught Bible and Sunday School. After graduating, she worked at Surface Combustion in the secretarial pool.
Pat married Melvin Fuller August...
Mark Alan Syrek
Oct 18, 2024
Mark Alan Syrek, age 62, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home of natural causes, Friday afternoon, October 18, 2024. He was born January 6, 1962 in Toledo, Ohio to Raymond and Marjorie (Wells) Syrek.
Mark dedicated 42 years of his life to Johnson Controls, now owned by Clarios, and retired in January of this year, leaving behind a...
Michael Peter Shenefield
Oct 13, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Shenefield announces his passing on October 13, 2024. Mike, age 40, was the child of Debbie Shenefield (Tim Kolhoff) and Bob Shenefield (Joyce). Mike graduated in 2003 from Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Ohio. Mike went on to graduate from Penta Tech in Engineering specializing in Auto Mechanics. Many...
Nancy Ann Dzierzawski
Oct 13, 2024
Nancy Ann Dzierzawski, age 77 of Brooklyn, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 13, 2024. She was born on September 6, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Ernie and Vernadene (nee: Vaughan) Brockhoff. Loving wife of Ronald for 56 years; dear mother of Dirk (Lori) Dzierzawski, Deacon (Heather Wegener) Dzierzawski, and grandchildren; Max and Aden.
Nancy's life...
Carly Renee' Kudzia
Oct 11, 2024
Carly Renee Kudzia, the exquisite, joyful, green-eyed dancer, was welcomed into the pink heavens of the Northern Lights late last Thursday night / Friday morning.
Diagnosed at 10 months with Progeria, Carly was unique in every way. Her smile radiated a light that touched people. In her fourteen years on earth Carly connected and inspired each person she encountered, quietly building...
Mary Elizabeth Victoria Box
Oct 8, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Victoria Box, age 80, of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away to be with Jesus, early Tuesday morning, October 8, 2024, in Bowling Green Ohio under the care of Bridge Hospice. She was born February 19, 1944, in Berkey, Ohio, to Charles R. Moore, Jr. and Victoria H. (Shufelt) Moore. After graduating from High School, Mary married the love...
Betty Lou Weber
Oct 7, 2024
Betty Lou Weber, age 81, of Swanton, Ohio passed away peacefully, Monday evening, October 7, 2024 at Swanton Valley Care Center. She was born April 5, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio to Mark and Marie (Lictenwald) Seiler.
Betty enjoyed driving the countryside and stopping in to visit with family along the way. Of course, she couldn't pass up a garage sale looking...
Judith Ann Terry
Oct 3, 2024
Judith Ann Terry, age 81, of Delta, Ohio, passed away under hospice care, Thursday morning, October 3, 2024, in her sons home in Chatham, Virginia. Judy was born April 29, 1943 in Elk Valley, Tennessee to Aaron and Ruby (Baird) Thurman. Judy married Auston Terry on January 16, 1960, and he preceded her in death on July 21, 2019.
Judy worked...
Nancy J. Hall
Oct 1, 2024
Nancy J. Hall, age 77, of Delta, Ohio, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home, Tuesday afternoon, October 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born November 18, 1946, in Holland, Ohio, to Ollie and Maxine Antoszewski. A proud 1965 graduate of Spencer Sharples, Nancy was honored with the prestigious Crisco...
Janet E. (Lehman) Ruple
Sep 26, 2024
Janet E. Ruple, age 76, of Monclova, Ohio, an esteemed educator and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday morning, September 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and love. Janet was born November 14, 1947, in Wauseon, Ohio to Marion and Evelyn (Clifton) Lehman.
For over 25 years, Janet dedicated her life to...
David Eugene Gaff
Sep 22, 2024
David Eugene Gaff, age 73, of Toledo, Ohio passed away in his home, Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born July 9, 1951 in Wauseon, Ohio to Denver Eugene and Rosezella Amanda (Layman) Gaff.
David was a natural salesman, he loved music immensely and he could sure “cut a rug!!!” He loved race cars and the Dallas Cowboys. He never missed...
Micheal Steven Lech
Sep 20, 2024
Micheal Steven Lech, age 30, of Delta, died Friday evening, September 20, 2024 as the result of injuries sustained in an accident.
Micheal was born in Wauseon on April 30, 1994, the son of Brad and Jennifer Nicole (Goff) Lech. He had an infectious smile that affected anyone that came into his life. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and...
Linda A. Filas
Sep 19, 2024
Linda A. Filas, age 73, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away peacefully September 19, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Center in Sylvania. Born on July 17, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, Linda was the only daughter of 5 to James and Erma (Dennis) Langenderfer.
Linda graduated from Evergreen High School in 1969. Motivated to help others, she furthered her education to...
James Loyde Jeffries, Sr.
Sep 17, 2024
James (Jim) Loyde Jeffries Sr., 81, of Delta, Ohio passed away at his Delta home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, September 17th from kidney failure.
Jim was born on January 5th, 1943 to Lawrence Russell and Thelma Mae (Smith) Jeffries, in Toledo, Ohio, the third oldest of six boys.
In 1960, Jim met Karen, the love of his life, while he...
Linda S. Slaninka
Sep 16, 2024
Linda Sue Slaninka, 76 years old, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away at home on Monday, September 16, 2024, from metastatic ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her family and in the care of Kind Hearts Hospice.
Linda was born on April 25, 1948, to Helen Price (d.2013) and Friend W Cain (d.2001) in Steubenville, Ohio.
Linda and her family moved to Swanton,...
Mark A. McDowell
Sep 15, 2024
Mark A. McDowell, age 62, of Grand Rapids, Ohio, passed away peacefully at UTMC on Sunday, September 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Mark was born January 26, 1962 in Toledo, Ohio to Carl and Alice (Puhler) McDowell. He graduated from Swanton High School in 1980, and worked at various places as a mechanic.
Mark is survived by his...
Thomas A. Shelley, Jr.
Sep 13, 2024
Thomas A. Shelley, Jr., 77, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and family, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Tom was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years Joyce Shelley; his brother, Timothy (Ella) Shelley; his...
Duane E. Deleon
Sep 10, 2024
Duane E. Deleon, age 63, of Swanton, Ohio, a cherished family man and dedicated employee, passed away Tuesday morning, September 10, 2024, at Flower Hospital in Sylvania. He was born on June 7, 1961, in Uvalde, Texas to Jose and Alicia (Diaz) Deleon. For the last 45 years, starting from the age of 18, Duane dedicated himself to Schmidt Brothers...
John Anthony “Tony” Schofield
Sep 9, 2024
John Anthony "Tony" Schofield, age 55, passed away Monday afternoon, September 9, 2024. He was born July 28, 1969, in Hartford, Connecticut to Roland and Paulette (Westrup) Nghiri. John was a 1987 graduate of Waite High School in Toledo, Ohio. On May 17, 1992, he married the love of his life, Paula K. Sams.
Tony worked as a Die Setter for...
Nancy Gail Faber
Sep 9, 2024
Nancy Gail Faber, age 67, of Swanton, Ohio, was born on July 8, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio, to Galen James and Mary Ellen (Robertson) Faber. She left this world Monday evening, September 9, 2024, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Nancy will be remembered for her unwavering spirit, deep affection for animals, and commitment to her church community.
Throughout her...
