Obituaries
James C. Robinson, Sr.
Oct 5, 2026
James C. Robinson, Sr., age 91, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away early Monday morning, October 5, 2026, at Embassy of Swanton with family at his bedside. He was born April 4, 1935 in Bradyville, Tennessee to Richard Alex and Lizzy Belle (Davenport) Robinson. James married his beloved wife, Mildred Ann Fultz, on March 28, 1959. She preceded him in death...
Jennie Pearl Michalkiewicz
Oct 5, 2026
Jennie Pearl Michalkiewicz, 93, of Swanton, Ohio, entered eternal rest on October 5, 2026, leaving behind a family she loved deeply and a legacy built around faith, family, generosity, and a home where there was always room for one more.
Jennie was born July 29, 1933, in Blissfield, Michigan, to Angelo and Mary Stevens. On April 29, 1951, she married Joseph...
Dolores (Toska) Sweeney
Oct 2, 2026
Dolores (Toska) Sweeney, age 93, of Monclova, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Friday morning, October 2, 2026, in her home with family at her bedside. She was born August 29, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Leo and Harriet (Salvisberg) Toska. Dolores was a 1951 graduate of Macomber-Whitney High School. She worked as a draftsman for Ohio Bell, and...
Anita Louise (Knapp) Babcock
Sep 30, 2026
Anita Louise (Knapp) Babcock, age 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, September 30, 2026.
Born on February 4, 1944, in Bryan, Ohio and was the daughter of Orlando and Hazel Knapp. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Gene Knapp; her in-laws, Kenneth and Viola Babcock and brother-in-law, Robert DeVries.
Anita is survived by her devoted husband of 65...
James Charles Yeary
Sep 26, 2026
James Charles Yeary, age 49, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026, surrounded by the profound love of his family that meant the world to him - the ultimate answer to his final prayers.
Born on May 14, 1977, to Charles and Kay (Huddleston) Yeary, James was raised in Swanton, Ohio. He was a proud graduate of Liberty Center High...
Arlen Harold Miller
Oct 5, 2026
Arlen Harold Miller, age 91, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio-Ebeid Residence in Sylvania. Arlen was the son of Harold and Marion Miller. He was a graduate of Whitmer High School and The University of Toledo, and he served in the United States Army for two years from 1958-1960.
When he returned home to Toledo, he...
Ina June Osterhout
Sep 24, 2026
Ina June Osterhout, age 98, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, Thursday evening, September 24, 2026 at The Lakes of Monclova. She was born on December 16, 1927 in Sullivan, Illinois to Hiram and Bertha (King) Vaughn. The family moved to Swanton when she was 4 years old.
June attended and graduated from Swanton High School in 1945, where she...
Rose Marie Bettinger
Sep 24, 2026
Rose Marie Bettinger, age 100, of Berkey, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home, Thursday evening, September 24, 2026, with family at her bedside. She was born on August 29, 1926, in Swanton, Ohio to Leo and Hilda (Meiring) Hassen. Rose was a 1944 graduate of Metamora High School. On April 12, 1947, she married her high school sweetheart, Herbert...
Robin Marie Kline
Sep 18, 2026
Robin, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 18, 2026, with family by her side. Born on July 22, 1959, in Toledo, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of Harry Walter Kline and Mary Ursula (Adamski) Henninger, who preceded her in death.
Robin graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1977. She furthered her...
Rev. Brian Benjamin Haller
Sep 16, 2026
Rev. Brian Benjamin Haller, 79, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away at home Wednesday morning, September 16, 2026.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Daniel and Sarah (Kate) Haller who preceded him in death.
Survived by his wife of 33 years, Carolyn, he leaves to cherish his memory 7 children: Daniel Haller (Erin), Christine Happ (James), Carolyn A. Haller, PhD, Dr. Steven...
Brian Patrick O'Neill
Sep 11, 2026
Brian Patrick O’Neill, 53 of Lyons, Ohio joined the “BIG celebration” on September 11, 2026, quietly and peacefully surrounded by his loving family — which, if you knew Brian, was the best way to go.
Brian was born February 2, 1973, to Richard and Vicki O’Neill and was raised in Lyons, Ohio. He graduated from Evergreen High School in 1992.
Brian enjoyed...
Wayne Henry Dowling
Sep 10, 2026
Wayne Henry Dowling, age 89, life-long resident of Swanton, Ohio passed peacefully in his sleep Thursday morning, September 10, 2026, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon, Ohio. He was born on June 3, 1937, in Swanton to Walter Ellsworth and Rosella Mary (Kreuz) Dowling. Wayne built a life marked by steady work, faith, and devotion to those around him. He was...
Mary Lou Perrin
Sep 9, 2026
Mary Lou Perrin (née Bushong), 92, of Swanton, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Born September 15, 1933, in Swanton to Norman and Oma (Smallman) Bushong, Mary Lou graduated from Swanton High School in 1951 and began her career in Toledo. She married her beloved husband, Jim Perrin, in 1956,...
Hartlyn Kay Pelland
Sep 7, 2026
Hartlyn Kay Pelland, a dearly loved and cherished daughter, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 7, 2026. She was born on July 14, 2026, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, to her loving parents, Haley J. Stephens and Anthony M. “Tony” Pelland Jr.
In her brief but beautiful life, Hartlyn brought immeasurable joy to all who knew her....
Wilma M. (Iffland) Jackson
Sep 7, 2026
Wilma M. Jackson, age 91, of Jasper, Michigan, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 7, 2026, at Charlotte Stevenson Manor in Adrian, Michigan, with family at her bedside. She was born on December 1, 1934, in Adrian, Michigan to Elvin and Elizabeth (Kline) Iffland.
Wilma was a 1953 graduate of Metamora High School. On July 11, 1953, she married her beloved...
Kenneth William O'Neill
Sep 7, 2026
Kenneth William O'Neill, age 80, of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, September 7, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 29, 1945, in Toledo to the late Virgil and Betty (Buckenmeyer) O'Neill, Ken lived a life defined by dedication, creativity, and laughter.
A graduate of St. Mary’s School in Assumption, Ken attended Owens Community College with...
Clayton A. Franklin, Jr.
Sep 4, 2026
Clayton A. Franklin, Jr., age 86, of Toledo, Ohio; formerly of Swanton, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, September 4, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born on March 23, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio, to Clayton A. Sr. and Velma Franklin.
Clayton served his country in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. On...
Michael Lynn Hepfinger
Sep 3, 2026
Michael Lynn Hepfinger, age 79, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, September 3, 2026 at Flower Hospital in Sylvania. Mike was born July 15, 1947 in Wauseon, Ohio to Harold and Anna Lou (Hable) Hepfinger.
A United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, Mike proudly served our country from 1966 to 1970. Following the service, he married the love of his...
Barbara Grace Haley
Sep 2, 2026
Barbara Grace Haley, age 82, of Whitehouse, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio. She was born January 26, 1944, in Wauseon, Ohio, to the late James and Jessie (Gunn) Ballard.
Barbara lived life on her own terms. Strong-willed, fiercely independent, and full of spirit, she embraced every adventure that came her...
Robert Lee Fenton
Aug 29, 2026
Robert Lee Fenton, age 72, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, August 29, 2026. He was born on December 14, 1953, in Wauseon, Ohio to Raymond and Evelyn (Merillat) Fenton.
Robert was a 1971 graduate of Pettisville High School. He continued his education and graduated from Northwest Tech in 1982. In his younger years, Bob took several trips on his...
