Obituaries

Jan 18, 2019

Ann Marie Sadowski, age 60, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, January 18, 2019, at the Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee.  She was born April 21, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio to Wayne and Florence "Sally" (Pilliod) Lenfestey.  Ann was a 1976 graduate of Swanton High School.  On July 14, 1979, she married Steve Sadowski. 

Ann was an...

Jan 13, 2019

Timothy Alan Thatcher, age 52, of Swanton, Ohio passed away Sunday evening, January 13, 2019, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, following a 5-year battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. He was born August 26, 1966 in Wauseon, Ohio to Dale and Lorena (Miller) Thatcher, and was a 1984 graduate of Swanton High School. 

Timothy worked for American Steel Treating in...

Jan 7, 2019

Marguerite Ann (Witt) Braun, affectionately known as Sis, age 93, of Lyons, Ohio, peacefully entered into eternal rest, Monday morning, January 7, 2019, at the Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center.  Sis was born June 26, 1925 in Metamora, Ohio to Francis Xavier and Elizabeth (Dickerson) Witt. She married Irvin Braun, and he preceded her in death.

A devout Catholic,...

Jan 4, 2019

Spencer R. Niles, age 85, of Delta, Ohio, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, Friday morning, January 4, 2019.  He was born September 30, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio and grew up in Sylvania.  Spencer attended grade school at Nazareth Hall and graduated from Burnham High School in 1953, where he was a star quarterback and captain of...

Jan 4, 2019

 

Joan Marie (Myers) Bettinger, age 73 of Swanton, Ohio entered into heaven on Friday morning, January 4, 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic from complications following a bone marrow transplant.  Joan was born April 7, 1945 in Swanton, Ohio along with her twin brother, John.  Joan was the youngest of 5 siblings and 2 half siblings.  She graduated from Swanton...

Jan 1, 2019

Goldie Isabelle Turi, age 90, of Delta, Ohio, entered into eternal life Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Goldie was born September 30, 1928 in Fulton County to Marion and Ethel (Smith) Bechstein.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Vincent Turi, Sr. 

Goldie was a member of St. Caspar...

Dec 28, 2018

Lee J. Kreuz, age 73, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, December 28, 2018 in his home.  

In keeping with Lee's wishes, he will be cremated and services will be private.

Dec 21, 2018

Wendy J. (Ruttkofsky) Roschmann, age 51, of Swanton, Ohio, a wonderful wife, daughter, sister and aunt, passed away unexpectedly in her home Friday morning, December 21, 2018.  She was born March 20, 1967 in Adrian, Michigan to Gerald and Diane (Rupp) Ruttkofsky.  Her father always referred to her as Daddy's Angel.  Wendy was raised in Onsted, Michigan, and was a...

Dec 19, 2018

Betty L. Wardlaw, age 89, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, December 19, 2018 at the Sunset House in Toledo.  She was born February 22, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to Herd and Hazel (Tebbe) Wardlaw.  Betty was a graduate of Libby High School and obtained her bachelors degree from the University of Toledo. She worked as an executive secretary...

Dec 17, 2018

Norman B. Dusseau, age 91, of Fayette, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, December 17, 2018, at Windsor Lane Health Care in Gibsonburg.  He was born June 7, 1927 to Dully and Mabel (Thei) Dusseau.   He married Margaret Guear, and she preceded him in death.

Norman was a machinist for GB Manufacturing in Delta.  Norman also traveled around with the carnival for...

Dec 4, 2018

Robert "Bob" Michael Jordan, a fun loving silly kid and over achiever, age 25, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home, Tuesday morning, December 4, 2018.  He was born January 21, 1993 in Toledo, Ohio to his loving parents, Michael and Eleanor (Giardini) Jordan.  Bob attended Penta Career Center where he specialized in Geospacial Information Systems, and graduated...

Dec 3, 2018

Dec 2, 2018

Frank William Smallman, Sr., age 88, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 2, 2018 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  He was born November 22, 1930 in Metamora, Ohio to Lee F. and Eva (Price) Smallman.  He married Chloe Nichols and she survives. 

Frank was a self-employed painting contractor, a business he started in 1958.  He coached Little...

Dec 1, 2018

Rita A. Bayer, age 79, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Saturday morning, December 1, 2018 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.  She was born September 28, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Bernard and Catherine (Ronau) Mockensturm.  Rita was a 1957 graduate of Rogers High School and attended Whitney Vocational.

Rita worked 27 years as the...

Nov 29, 2018

William "Bill" B. Iott, age 95, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Thursday morning, November 29, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital.  He was born August 21, 1923 in Petersburg, Michigan to Howard and Catherine (Wernert) Iott.  Bill was a U.S. Army WWII veteran, and shortly after returning from the service, married his beloved wife, Marian Hassen on October 12,...

Nov 29, 2018

Randy Karl Hahn, age 67, of Swanton, Ohio, died Thursday morning, November 29, 2018, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born July 26, 1951 in Wauseon, Ohio to Phillip and Wilma (Brown) Hahn.  Randy was a 1969 graduate of Delta High School, and on May 24, 1974, married his loving wife, Dawn Langenderfer.

Randy was a...

Nov 25, 2018

Robert H. Cicora, age 81, owner of Bob Cicora's Body Shop and co-owner of Post and Rail Stables in Swanton, passed away peacefully in his home, with his loving family at his side, Sunday afternoon, November 25, 2018.  He was born January 17, 1937 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Anthony and Mary (Barone) Cicora.  He married Bonnie Jean Bush...

Nov 22, 2018

Rick S. Roberts, age 68, of Swanton, Ohio, died Thursday afternoon, November 22, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born December 2, 1949 to James and Marilyn (Scott) Roberts.  Rick graduated from Brush High School in Cleveland, Ohio and attended The University of Toledo.  

In June of 1970, he married Jo Ann Biscay. Rick and Jo Ann were teaching parents with Community Teaching Homes.

Rick enjoyed working with young...

Nov 21, 2018

Gayanne B. Ford, age 82, of Waterville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, November 21, 2018 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, following a recent stroke. Gayanne was born December 31, 1935 in Champaign, Illinois to Charles and Margaret (Custer) Beckett. 

Gayanne worked her entire life in the Medical field of Dentistry. She started out working in the field, and...

Nov 19, 2018

Mark Anthony Stevens, age 60, of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, November 19, 2018, in his home.  He was born December 11, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio, to Albina (Ciski) and Steve George Stevens.

Mark worked at Jeep for 31 years, retiring in 2008.  He enjoyed his family and keeping up family traditions, he also liked going to yard sales.

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