Obituaries
Thaddeus "Ted" Meyers
Sep 16, 2022
Thaddeus Richard “Majewski” Meyers, passed away on September 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 12, 1930 to Mary and Thaddeus Majewski. Ted graduated from Libbey High School, where he was a rising football star. He received a football scholarship to Miami University, where he played for Coach Woody Hayes. After two years, he left college...
Jeffery David Chonko
Sep 14, 2022
Jeffery David Chonko, age 48, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022. He was born October 18, 1973 in Toledo, Ohio to Dave and Sheila (Marlatt) Chonko. Jeff attended Swanton High School and graduated second in his class at Penta in 1992. He went on to attend Lineman school and landed a job with Consumers Energy. His career...
Bertram T. Riches, Jr.
Sep 14, 2022
Bertram T. Riches, Jr., affectionately known as Bert, age 92, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. He was born October, 23, 1929 in Wauseon, Ohio to Bertram T., Sr. and Florence E. (Meller) Riches. Bert graduated from Wauseon High School in 1947, and on January 14, 1951, he married the love of...
Peggy Treece Myles
Sep 9, 2022
Peggy Treece Myles, Ph.D, age 69, of Wauseon, Ohio, educator, mentor and lifelong learner passed away, Friday September 9, 2022, at CHP Inpatient Hospice in Defiance, Ohio following several months of battling cancer. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, John.
At her request there will be no visitation or funeral services. Private interment will be at Heath...
Myra Johnston
Sep 7, 2022
Myra Johnston, age 76, of Whitehouse, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, September 7, 2022, at Otterbein of Monclova. She was born July 17, 1946 in Swanton, Ohio to Charles and Helen (Morehead) Allen.
Myra was an avid reader and is survived by her children, Renee (David) Murray, Richard (Cindy) Johnston, Jarid Johnston and Agustta Stevens; grandchildren, Anthony Murray, Alec...
Amalia "Amy" M. Zitzman
Sep 7, 2022
Amalia M. Zitzman, age 89, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully into the care of her loving Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday morning, September 7, 2022. She was born July 16, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to Matthew and Marguerite (Tavener) Wenzel, and spent most of her early life living on the family farm in Brighton, Michigan with her parents and six...
Dorothy Elizabeth Flores
Sep 6, 2022
Dorothy E. Flores, age 67, of Delta, Ohio passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, September 6th, 2022, at her home. She was born May 12th, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert and Donna Jean (Smeltzer) Fennell.
Dorothy enjoyed playing Bingo on Tuesday and Thursday nights in Delta. Most of all, she loved being around her family.
She is survived by her...
Joyce M. Thomas
Aug 30, 2022
Joyce M. Thomas, age 90, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, August 30th, 2022, at Kingston Residence of Sylvania. She was born September 22nd, 1931 in Whitehouse, Ohio to Melvin and Helen (Stover) Bucher.
Family meant everything to Joyce. She adored her 3 daughters, their husbands, grand-children and great-grandchildren. She was always ready for a day trip to...
Ryan Richard Smigelski
Aug 29, 2022
Ryan Richard Smigelski, age 32, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022. He was born October 6, 1989 in Toledo, Ohio to Richard T. Smigelski and Cheryl (Strayer) Marty. He was a 2007 graduate of Swanton High School.
Ryan was a big Ohio State Buckeye fan. He enjoyed his 4 wheeler and playing with his dog, Ernie. Ryan...
Gerald Leroy Neill
Aug 28, 2022
Gerald Leroy Neill, 73, of Swanton, Ohio passed away August 28, 2022 while under hospice care in his home. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on May 18, 1949 to Herman and Eileen (Burkholder) Neill. He married Karen Suzanne Patyi on January 29, 1971 at St. Richard's Catholic Church.
Gerald graduated from Lyons High School in 1967 and continued on...
Elizabeth Anne Witt
Aug 25, 2022
Elizabeth Witt, age 68, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday afternoon, August 25, 2022. Beth fought a courageous battle with cancer prior to being called home to heaven. Beth was born on May 10, 1954 in Alton, Illinois to Thomas Nathaniel Harris and Ruby (Copeland) Harris. She moved to Swanton, Ohio after marrying the love of her life,...
Duane D. "Trapper" Hagerman
Aug 25, 2022
Duane D. “Trapper” Hagerman, age 66, suffered a massive heart attack to which he succumbed on August 25, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee, Ohio. Duane was born on March 7, 1956, to Edith (Bell) and Donald “Hank” Hagerman. He was a 1975 graduate of Swanton High School and continued residing in the Swanton area all his life.
As...
Bruce M. Rayoum
Aug 23, 2022
Bruce M. Rayoum, age 25, of Swanton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at UTMC. He was born on April 21, 1997 in Toledo, Ohio to Denis and Lee-Ann (Straw) Rayoum. After high school, Bruce worked at R&P Masonry and then Hawaiian Pools as a laborer.
Bruce enjoyed being around animals, especially cats. He also looked forward to...
Matthew R. Gillen
Aug 22, 2022
Matthew (Matt) R. Gillen, born June 19, 1965, entered into eternal life, Monday evening, August 22, 2022. Son of Ann and Robert Gillen; brother of Mary (Gordon) Wilkins, Joan (Don) Klein, Kathy (Scott) Oster, Dave (Lorraine) Gillen, Steve, Patti (Mark) Valore and Joe (Nichole) Gillen; uncle and grand uncle to numerous nephews and nieces. Matt is also survived by his...
Wayne Beach
Aug 20, 2022
Wayne Beach, age 51, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Saturday morning, August 20, 2022, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. Wayne was born January 4, 1971 in Adrian, Michigan to Jerry and Jacklyn (Filter) Beach, who preceded him in death.
Wayne had a love for his cats and dogs and all animals big and small....
Douglas P. Gigax
Aug 16, 2022
Douglas P Gigax, age 74, of Swanton OH, passed away peacefully in his home August 16, 2022. He was the son of John P Gigax and Dorothy (Craig) Gigax. Doug was a 1966 graduate of Swanton High School. In high school he worked the soda fountain in the family bakery. After high school he worked at Dana Spicer Corp. for...
Mary "Toby" Taylor
Aug 9, 2022
Mary H. Carman-Hawkins-Taylor, affectionately known as Toby, age 97, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday evening, August 9, 2022, at Flower Hospital in Sylvania. Toby was born in Maumee, Ohio on March 3, 1925, to Henry Carman and Helen (Alder) Carman. She graduated from Grand Rapids, Ohio in 1943. Toby worked in the office at Jeep for many years. She...
Cheryl Sue Schmidt
Jul 31, 2022
Cheryl Sue Schmidt, age 71, of Perrysburg, Ohio; formerly of Swanton, passed away peacefully in her home, Sunday morning, July 31, 2022, with her loving family at her bedside. Cheryl was born April 24, 1951 in Kokomo, Indiana to William and Doris (Self) Ashenfelter. She was a 1969 graduate of Swanton High School and earned her Bachelors Degree from Bowling...
Raymond A. Walter
Jul 29, 2022
Raymond A. Walter, 73, lifelong resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed awaypeacefully, Friday, July 29, 2022, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo,following a long and hard fought battle with cancer. He was born March 18,1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Raymond H. and Imogene “Midge” Coon-Spotts-Walter. Raymond was a 1967 graduate of Swanton High School, and married Darlene “Dar” Lantz on...
Val C. Benner
Jul 27, 2022
Val C. Benner, age 53, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away in his home, Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born May 3, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan. Val married Kathy Lynn Dewey on June 30, 2001.
Val worked as a Journeyman Lineman for Local 245 for 35 years. He traveled all over the country for work, training several lineman and served...
