Obituaries

Erma "Dee" Diana Reyes

Erma "Dee" Diana Reyes

Aug 2, 2024

Erma Diana Reyes, Dee to those who knew her, went home to be with the Lord and her mother at a young age of 63. She had been in poor health for an extended period of time. 

Dee was born July 20, 1961 in Charleston, West Virginia to Elizabeth Laura Sanson (nee Comer). She loved her family and her best friends,...

Annette Ruth Wilson

Annette Ruth Wilson

Jul 28, 2024

Annette Ruth Wilson, age 85 of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, July 28, 2024 at The Toledo Hospital.  Annette was born December 23, 1938 in Richmond, Virginia to Ralph L. and Ruth (Rodgers) Roop.  Annette was a 1958 graduate of Rogers High School and married Jimmie Smith. 

Annette worked as a sales clerk for Arlens Department Store in Toledo, and...

Nile Bloom

Nile Bloom

Jul 23, 2024

Nile Bloom, age 53, left this hectic world to rest in eternal peace on Tuesday afternoon July 23, 2024. He was born to Nile Bloom and Deborah (Houtz) Bloom April 29, 1971 in Lansing, Michigan. Nile graduated from Granada Hills High School and then later from UCSD in San Diego with a Bachelor’s Degree. 

He held several sales positions in the...

Verna Jean Williams

Verna Jean Williams

Jul 19, 2024

Verna Jean Williams, age 86, formerly of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away Friday afternoon, July 19, 2024 at Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Swanton, Ohio. She was born April 25, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio to James and Mary (Jozsa) Webb. On December 10, 1956 she married the love of her life, Bill Williams.

Verna loved listening to classic country music all...

Jane Esther McQuillin

Jane Esther McQuillin

Jul 17, 2024

Jane Esther McQuillin, age 82, formerly of Delta, Ohio, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 17, 2024 at Glenn Park Assisted Living in Defiance, Ohio. She was born September 16, 1941 in Wauseon, Ohio to Carl and June (Shipman) Grove. June was a 1959 graduate of Swanton High School. On December 18, 1959, she married the love of her life, Dale...

Edward G. Snyder

Edward G. Snyder

Jul 16, 2024

Edward G. Snyder, age 73, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away at home in his sleep, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born May 20, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to Joseph J. and Mareta Mary (Simpson) Snyder. Ed was a 1969 graduate of Evergreen High School, and received an Associate of Applied Science in Business from Northwest Technical College. He spent...

Donald John Fern

Donald John Fern

Jul 14, 2024

Donald John Fern, 78, of Swanton, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 (with Therese Fern) at The Toledo Hospital. Donald was born December 27, 1945. Donald J. Fern served as a Sergeant in the US Army and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge for active combat Vietnam War. It was his great honor to be...

Therese Marie Fern

Therese Marie Fern

Jul 13, 2024

Therese Marie Fern, age 66, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away tragically along with her husband, Donald Fern. She was born on May 9, 1958 to James and Kathleen (Romstadt) Heebsh, who preceded her in death.

She would go on in life to become a mother to Richard Watts and Shannah Watts. Therese worked at the Academy of Medicine as an Operator...

Joan E. Riches

Joan E. Riches

Jul 11, 2024

Joan E. Riches, age 93, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, July 11, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Center in Sylvania. She was born December 28, 1930 in Warren, Pennsylvania to Scott and Viola Sharman. Joan was a 1948 graduate of Stryker High School. On January 14, 1951, she married the love of her life Bertram T....

Ruth A. Ritenour

Ruth A. Ritenour

Jul 10, 2024

Ruth A. Ritenour, age 95, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Swanton on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was born May 11, 1929, in Swanton, Ohio to Leopold and Emma (Huber) Kornmueller.

Ruth led a remarkable life filled with love, dedication, and joy. She graduated from Swanton High School in 1947. She...

Rosey E. (Harris) Frusher

Rosey E. (Harris) Frusher

Jul 8, 2024

Rosey E. Frusher, age 64, of Swanton, Ohio, died Monday, July 8, 2024 at The University of Toledo Medical Center. Her final good deed was to be an organ donor. Rosey was born July 12, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio to Ross and Laretta (Shepherd) Harris.  She attended Swanton High School and graduated from Penta County. 

Rosey is survived by her sister,...

Richard "Rick" G. Zieroff

Richard "Rick" G. Zieroff

Jul 7, 2024

Richard "Rick" G. Zieroff, age 74, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday morning, July 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and friends. He was born June 19, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio to Elmer, Jr. and Mary Louise (Maher) Zieroff. 

Rick graduated from Springfield High School in 1968, and later enlisted in...

Richard A. Peebles

Richard A. Peebles

Jul 7, 2024

Richard A. Peebles, age 92, of Lyons, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Sylvania, Ohio on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born in Temperance, Michigan on March 5, 1932 to Ray Randall and Gwendolyn Clarissa (Pickles) Peebles. He was a graduate of Lyons High School, class of '49.

In 1950, Richard joined the United States Air Force...

Joseph Vernon Peters, Jr.

Joseph Vernon Peters, Jr.

Jun 27, 2024

Joseph Vernon Peters Jr. June 15, 1966 ~ June 27. 2024 

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Vernon Peters Jr. on Thursday, June 27, 2024, just 12 days after his 58th birthday. 

Known to many as Joey, he was a fighter by nature and had a remarkable ability to persevere through life's challenges, often seeming to...

Mary Lilly

Mary Lilly

Jun 25, 2024

Mary Lilly, age 79, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Mary was born May 5, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Joseph H. and Mary Jo (Lippert) Lilly. 

Mary lived in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University in California. While living in Pennsylvania,...

Lee Richard Grime

Lee Richard Grime

Jun 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lee Grime, a beloved Father, Grandpa and friend. Lee Richard Grime, age 72, of Oakshade, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes, Thursday, June 13, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1951 in Wauseon, Ohio to William G. and Lavina J. (Tuckerman) Grime. Lee was a passionate...

Ronald Walter Mathers

Ronald Walter Mathers

Jun 10, 2024

Ronald Walter Mathers, age 67, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at 12:00 (noon), at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, with his family at his bedside. Ron was born April 26, 1957 in Napoleon, Ohio to Thomas Franklin Mathers, Sr. and Annabelle (Whitcomb) Mathers.  He was a 1976 graduate of Delta High School and worked for Campbell...

Linda Lou Reeves

Linda Lou Reeves

Jun 10, 2024

Linda Lou Reeves, 82, of Sand Creek, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Health St. Ann’s hospital in Toledo, Ohio on June 10, 2024. She was born on February 11, 1942 in Tecumseh, Michigan to Wayne Wesley Lusk and Hazel Eliza (Punches) Lusk (Kresse). Linda graduated from Madison High School in 1960 and married Carlton James Reeves on September 4,...

Lewis Edward Culler

Lewis Edward Culler

May 15, 2024

Lewis Edward Culler, age 91, of Swanton, Ohio, a dedicated member of the Swanton American Legion Honor Guard and a hardworking farmer, peacefully passed away in his home in Maumee, Ohio on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born in Winameg, Ohio on November 2, 1932 to Milton and Clara (Leininger) Culler, and attended Swanton Schools.  Lewis honorably served his...

Jayson Paul Gleckler

Jayson Paul Gleckler

May 13, 2024

Gleckler, Jayson Paul age 85 peacefully passed May 13th, 2024, at his home in Toledo Ohio. Jayson was born September 23, 1938 in Metamora Ohio to Merlin and Maragret (Stough). He was a graduate of Metamora High School, Class of 1956.In 1961, Jayson joined the United States Army. After serving he went on to marry Rosemary Eisel on April 4th...

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