Obituaries
Violet M. Johnston
Jun 29, 2025
Violet M. Johnston, age 77 of Swanton, Ohio, a cherished wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, June 29, 2025, at Ebeid Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Sylvania, surrounded by her loving family. Violet was born on February 19, 1948, in Mousie, Kentucky to Daniel B. and Ogie (Smith) Moore.
Violet worked for Children's Services, dedicating herself to the...
Joan Theresa Elton
Jun 22, 2025
Joan Theresa Elton, a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 22, 2025, at the University of Toledo Medical Center, with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 20, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, to Harold and Flossie (Barth) Mossing.
Joanie’s career spanned many years working as a custodian, cook, and food server for...
Thomas Christopher Mossing
Jun 17, 2025
Thomas Christopher "Chris" Mossing, age 73, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Flower Hospital, with his family at his bedside. Chris was born July 15, 1951 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to James Ray and Merila Jean (Waldron) Guilford.
Chris proudly served 20 years in the United States Navy as an Aviation Electrician First Class Petty Officer....
Christopher Alan Szymanowski
Jun 14, 2025
Christopher Alan Szymanowski, age 66, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away in his home, Saturday morning, June 14, 2025, due to natural causes. Chris was born July 6, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio to Albert and Wanda (Belt) Szymanowski.
Chris had a lifelong love for racing dirt bikes. Whether he was out on the track or cheering on others, he found joy in...
William K. Heckler
Jun 6, 2025
William K. Heckler (April 4,1925-June 6, 2025)
William K. Heckler died on June 6, 2025, at StoryPoint Senior Living Community in Waterville, Ohio. He was born to William Martin Heckler and Verda (Saul) Heckler on April 4, 1925, on a farm outside of Liberty Center, Ohio, and graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1943. A lifelong resident of Northwest Ohio,...
Amy Ann Gross
Jun 6, 2025
Amy Ann Gross, age 74, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, June 6, 2025 at hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio after a courageous battle with cancer. Amy was born November 16, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio to Chester N. and Virginia A. (Pietrykowski) Kijowski. Amy was a 1968 graduate of McCauley High School and attended the University...
Lawrence Dean Hamman
Jun 6, 2025
Lawrence Dean Hamman, age 73, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Friday June 6, 2025, at The Toledo Hospital, with family at his side. Larry was born March 14, 1952 to Dean and Kathryn (Smith) in Adrian, Michigan. He graduated from Evergreen High School in 1970.
Larry loved fishing, hunting, and driving his dune buggy up north at Silver Lakes Sand...
Marilyn Mae McKibben
May 22, 2025
Marilyn Mae McKibben, age 84, formerly of Delta, Ohio, passed away Thursday evening, May 22, 2025 at Fountain Park Assisted Living in Bryan, Ohio. Marilyn was born March 14, 1941 in Wauseon, Ohio to Elmer and Pearl Mae (Williams) McKibben. Marilyn was a 1959 graduate of Delta High School.
Marilyn worked as a manager of a number of restaurants on the...
Gerald Earl "Jerry" Edwards
May 22, 2025
Gerald Earl "Jerry" Edwards, age 88, of Delta, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. He was born in Mechanicsburg, Ohio on August 25, 1936, to James Pearley and Safrona Leah Standley Edwards. When he was a senior in high school he fell in love with and married Leona Williams who he lovingly...
George Charles Ray
May 20, 2025
George Charles Ray, age 80, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025. He was born August 31, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Catherine and his three sons, John (Melanie), George, and Joseph (Wendy). He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Brittani (Tim), Kelsey (Cameron), Ashley, and Kyle (Sarah). George had five...
Michael George Gombash
May 19, 2025
Michael George Gombash, 64, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 19, 2025. Toledo’s first baby of the year, he was born on January 1, 1961 to Julius and Delores (Burkhardt) Gombash.
Mike was a 1979 graduate of Evergreen high school. On August 23rd, 1985, Mike married Monique (Vance), his cherished wife of nearly 40 years. Mike pursued his...
Karen Ann Pinkelman
May 18, 2025
Karen Ann Pinkelman, age 74, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away peacefully, under the care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio-Ebeid Center in Sylvania, Sunday morning, May 18, 2025.
Karen was born on May 7, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to Donald and Bernice (Smith) Pinkelman. She was a 1969 graduate of Evergreen High School, and had a brief career as a beautician working...
Jonnie L. Roschmann
May 17, 2025
Jonnie Lew Roschmann, age 85, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, May 17, 2025. She was born July 25, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio to Louis and Jonnie (Womack) Haupricht.
Jonnie worked at Oak Openings Carry-Out for over 40 years, where her grandchildren gave her the nickname “Grandma Soupy." After retirement, Jonnie enjoyed visiting the Swanton Senior Center, Swanton...
Doris Elaine Currier
May 16, 2025
Doris Elaine Currier, age 86, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Born on January 5, 1939, in Monclova, Ohio, Doris was welcomed into the world at home by her parents, Daisy Mae and Herman Grossheim. She dedicated her life to serving others, working as a nurse until her retirement. A woman of steadfast...
Joan M. (Harrison) Schott
May 16, 2025
On May 16th an amazing woman gained her wings after a battle with a quick and sudden illness but was reunited with the love of her life. Joan M Schott (Harrison) was a 58’ Swanton Highschool Graduate. She was a vivid lover of flowers, baking, sewing as well as crocheting. She loved with all her heart and would do whatever...
Jack J Dauwalter
May 14, 2025
Jack J Dauwalter, age 77, of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday morning, May 14, 2025. He was born June 1, 1947 in Palatka, Florida to Ray William and Unice May (Whiley) Dauwalter. On August 10, 1968, he married the love of his life, Sharon Buehrer.
Jack worked at the General Motors Powertrain in Defiance, Ohio for...
Stacy Jo (Vaughn) Gorajewski
May 8, 2025
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we remember the radiant life of Stacy Jo Gorajewski, who passed away on May 8, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on March 1, 1965, in Toledo, Ohio, Stacy was a force of nature – a true original with a laugh that filled the room, a heart that embraced everyone, and a...
Timothy Scott Bernard
May 6, 2025
Timothy Scott Bernard, age 67, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away Tuesday evening, May 6, 2025 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Timothy was born April 6, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio to Daniel Scott and Sheila Nohl (Sweeney) Bernard.
Timothy worked as a mechanic and owned Bernard's Automotive in Delta, Ohio, and later for Lee's Sales and Service. He enjoyed late model race...
Charles "Charlie" Shipley
May 6, 2025
Charles (Charlie) Leo Shipley, 72, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away at his home, the morning of May 6th, 2025. He was born on August 1st, 1952, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Louise Ann (Widman) Shipley and Charles Resaw Shipley. Charlie was the older brother of five siblings: Mary Lou, Judy, Karen, Mike, and Jenny. They lived in Norwalk, Ohio until 1964,...
Valerie Fawn Rehklau
May 4, 2025
Valerie Fawn Rehklau, age 67, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 2, 1957 to George and Joyce (Falor) Tavtigian in Toledo, Ohio. Valerie was an adventurous spirit, with her heart in her home, family, and garden. She was a genuine and earnest soul,...
