Obituaries

Christine R. Souslin

Christine R. Souslin

Apr 1, 2025

Christine R. Souslin, age 75, of Swanton, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025 at Spring Meadows Care Facility in Holland, Ohio. She was born on May 14, 1949 to Robert and Laura (Rose-Wymer) Topel.

Christine graduated from Swanton High School and went on to graduate from Bowling Green State University earning her degree in Education. She taught for Gorham...

Kenneth Harold Miller

Kenneth Harold Miller

Apr 1, 2025

Kenneth Harold Miller, age 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025, at his home in Swanton, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born August 14, 1942 in Metamora, Ohio to Jerome and Beatrice (Raab) Miller.

Ken graduated from St. Mary's School in Assumption. On November 6, 1965, he married his loving and devoted wife, Mary Jo Weis....

Jeffery S. Brown

Jeffery S. Brown

Mar 30, 2025

Jeffery S. Brown, age 60, of Delta, Ohio, a vibrant spirit and devoted family man, left this world unexpectedly too soon in his home of natural causes, Sunday afternoon, March 30, 2025. Born October 21, 1964, in Toledo, Ohio to Edward and Helen (Kelb), Jeff was the embodiment of joy, a life force that illuminated every room he entered.

As a...

Carolyn Cecilia Simon

Carolyn Cecilia Simon

Mar 30, 2025

Carolyn Cecilia Simon, a devoted homemaker and cherished mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Sunday morning, March 30, 2025, at her home in the loving care of her family. Born on December 27, 1941, in Adrian, Michigan, to Norbert Joseph and Mary Cecilia (Ford) Marquis, Carolyn lived a life dedicated to her faith and family, embodying the virtues of love,...

Mary Jane Bergeon

Mary Jane Bergeon

Mar 25, 2025

Mary Jane Bergeon, 81, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Born in Toledo, Ohio on April 17, 1943, Mary was the daughter of Frank and Sophie (Tkaczyk) Smigelski. She graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 1961 and later worked at Campbell Soup Company before becoming a dedicated homemaker.

Mary relocated to Cumming,...

Bernard Ferdinand Kitzman

Bernard Ferdinand Kitzman

Mar 14, 2025

Bernard Ferdinand Kitzman, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, died Friday morning, March 14, 2025, at the age of 85, at Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, Wisconsin, following a recent fall. Born on May 5, 1939, in Iola, Wisconsin to Ferdinand and Elizabeth (Schliewe), Bernard's journey through life was marked by a deep commitment to his family and his...

Dale E. Thatcher

Dale E. Thatcher

Mar 14, 2025

Dale E. Thatcher, age 79, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Swanton, Ohio, Friday morning, March 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Dale was born on February 20, 1946, in Wauseon, Ohio, to Gerald (Bill) and Mabel (Osterhout) Thatcher.

Dale attended Delta High School through his sophomore year and graduated...

Cynthia S. Agosti-Syrek

Cynthia S. Agosti-Syrek

Mar 11, 2025

Cynthia S. Agosti-Syrek, age 62, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away at her home Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Cynthia was born August 23, 1962 in Toledo, Ohio to Virgil R. and Mary M. (Wink) Agosti. 

Cyndi loved traveling, especially beach destinations. She was an avid reader as well as an Ohio State Buckeye fan. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with...

Ruth D. Thomas

Ruth D. Thomas

Mar 9, 2025

Ruth D. Thomas, age 84 of Delta, Ohio,  passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee, Ohio. She was born November 18, 1940 in Toledo Ohio to Ruth (Magrum) and Joseph Laberdie. She married John ‘Luke’ Thomas on May 29, 1965. He preceded her in death on November 15, 2007. 

Ruth is survived by her children Julie...

John H. Miller, Sr.

John H. Miller, Sr.

Mar 5, 2025

John H. Miller, Sr., age 79, of Leesburg, Florida and formerly of Toledo, Ohio was born in Toledo, Ohio to John M. Miller and Betty Geoffrion (Miller), passed away in his home in Leesburg, Florida on March 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

John was proud to serve his country in the Marines, during the Vietnam war. John was an...

David Forrest, Jr.

David Forrest, Jr.

Mar 4, 2025

David Forrest, Jr., age 98, formally of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Tuesday evening, March 4, 2025, at Elizabeth Scott Care Center in Maumee. David was born on March 5, 1926 in Delta, Ohio to David and Dorothy (Putman) Forrest. After graduating from high school David joined the United States Navy in 1944, serving in World War II. Following...

Catherine Ann Bailey

Catherine Ann Bailey

Mar 4, 2025

Catherine Ann Bailey, age 76, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, March 4, 2025, at her son's home in Swanton, with her loving family at her bedside. Catherine was born May 13, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio to John George and Mary Margaret (McLeod) Spirko. She married Mark Bailey on March 18, 1989, and he preceded her in death...

Wanda Jewel (Vaughn) Bannon

Wanda Jewel (Vaughn) Bannon

Mar 1, 2025

Wanda Jewel (Vaughn) Bannon, age 93, of Sylvania, Ohio, died peacefully, Saturday afternoon, March 1, 2025, at Lakes of Monclova.

Private graveside services will be held at Swanton Cemetery.

Josephine Ann Flynn

Josephine Ann Flynn

Feb 28, 2025

Josephine Ann Flynn, age 76, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Friday evening, February 28, 2025.

A private graveside service will be held at St. Richard's Cemetery, with Fr. Eric Culler presiding.

Edward J. Gajdostik

Edward J. Gajdostik

Feb 27, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Edward John Gajdostik, who went with God on February 27th, 2025, peacefully in his home at the age of 88.

Born on April 19th, 1936, in Toledo, Edward was the son of Joseph and Francis (Capoun) Gajdostik. He attended Central Catholic High School...

Dolores K. (Judson-Pahl) Adams

Dolores K. (Judson-Pahl) Adams

Feb 27, 2025

Dolores K. Judson Pahl Adams of Swanton passed away peacefully Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was born April 26, 1932 in the family home on N. Main St. She was class valedictorian of Swanton High School class of 1950. After she married James B Pahl they raised 3 sons until his death at age 43. 

Dolores worked as a billing administrator...

Mary "Peggy" Margaret (Laufersweiler) Farrow

Mary "Peggy" Margaret (Laufersweiler) Farrow

Feb 22, 2025

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 87, Mary “Peggy” Margaret [Laufersweiler] Farrow of rural Swanton, OH, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

Peggy was a devoted wife, mother, cherished grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her husband Tom, her four children Tom, Tim (Müberra), Terri, Todd (Cindy), along with 7 brothers & sisters, 8 grandchildren,...

Renate Fackovec Gillen

Renate Fackovec Gillen

Feb 21, 2025

On February 21st, 2025 Renate Fackovec Gillen passed away peacefully at Flower Promedica Hospital with family by her side.

Renate was born in Esslingen, Germany on October 19th,1947 to Anna Fackovec. She never knew her biological father as they were separated shortly after the war. Renate taught herself to read and write English by watching TV commercials. She attended Lordes College...

Joyce E. (Falor) Tavtigian

Joyce E. (Falor) Tavtigian

Feb 20, 2025

Joyce E. (Falor) Tavtigian, age 88, of Swanton, Ohio passed away in her home Thursday, February 20, 2025, leaving behind a rich tapestry of love and memories that will forever be in the hearts of her family and friends. Joyce was born April 22, 1936, in Wauseon, Ohio to Wilford and Wanda (Turpening) Falor.

Joyce’s life was beautifully woven by her...

Billy Robert Chinnis

Billy Robert Chinnis

Feb 18, 2025

Billy Robert Chinnis, age 102, of Swanton, Ohio, a veteran of three wars, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Charlotte Stephenson Senior Living Community in Adrian, Michigan. Billy was born September 19, 1922, in Toledo, Ohio, to Roy and Frances (Riggins) Chinnis. 

After graduating high school, Billy enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving his country as a...

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