Obituaries
Charles "Steve" Copeland
Jul 20, 2017
Charles S. "Steve" Copeland, Sr., age 62 of Delta, Ohio, entered into Heaven Thursday afternoon, July 20, 2017. He passed away peacefully in his loving wife's arms at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania of cancer. Steve was born in Marion, Ohio on June 14, 1955 to William Howard and Anna Mae (Baker) Copeland.
Steve worked maintenance for 13 years at GB Manufacturing...
Marian G. Elfring
Jul 17, 2017
Marian G. Elfring, age 94, of Ai, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at The Toledo Hospital, following a recent fall. She was born April 19, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio to Alvin and Ina (Fetterman) Gilbert. She graduated from Libbey High School and proudly enlisted in the U.S. Navy Waves serving during WWII from 1944-1946. Marian married Henry "Tony"...
Ronald L. Melton
Jul 17, 2017
Ronald L. Melton, age 69, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, with his family at his bedside, Monday, July 17, 2017, at The Toledo Hospital. He was born June 3, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to Ava (Melton) Goin. Ron was a graduate of Waite High School.
Ron was a very proud U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He...
Vesta Ruth Walker
Jul 16, 2017
Vesta Ruth Walker left this earth peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the age of 97. She was born on March 6, 1920 in Toledo, Ohio and lived a long, loving and wonderful life. She married Nick Walker and together they raised 5 beautiful children. Vesta was a homemaker until she started working at Supreme Bumpers for many years...
Patricia "Pat" Louise Parker
Jul 15, 2017
Patricia "Pat" Louise Parker, age 59, of Toledo, formerly of Swanton died, Saturday July 15, 2017 at Flower Hospital in Sylvania. She was born on January 6, 1958 to Joseph Parker and Myrna (Bryan) Vanarsdall. Patricia was a 1976 graduate of Swanton High School and then went and attended Alliance College for 3years.
Pat had a great love for the...
Nathan J. Keel
Jul 14, 2017
Services will be private
Nathan J. Keel , age 95, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan C. and Helen Keel, wife Charlotte, Daughter Mary (Mark) Brimacomb, and his 3 sisters and 2 brothers.
Nathan is survived by his son Gary (Helen) Keel, Daughters Chris (Gary) Roytek, Nancy (Dave) Butcher, 6 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren,...
Guy Eric Gregg
Jul 2, 2017
Guy Eric Gregg, age 47, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away in his home of natural causes, Monday morning, July 3, 2017. He was born February 24, 1970 in Sylvania, Ohio to William A. and Sandra (Spade) Gregg.
Guy owned and operated Mancino's on Woodville Road in Oregon for over 18 years. He will be remembered as a simple and humble...
William "Billy" Robasser
Jul 1, 2017
William "Billy" Robasser, age 36, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into peaceful rest, Saturday morning July 1, 2017. He was born March 25, 1981 in Toledo, Ohio to Joel and Robin (Barker) Robasser. Billy attended Swanton High School and worked in construction.
Billy is survived by his parents, Joel and Robin Robasser; his two daughters, Kaylie and Ava; sister, Lacey (Matt) Graham;...
Christopher Alan Root
Jun 27, 2017
Christopher Alan Root, age 26, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away with his family at his side, Tuesday afternoon, June 27, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital Emergency Room. Christopher was born May 2, 1991 in Sylvania, Ohio to his loving and devoted parents, William and Gina (Sharp) Root. At the age of 12, Christopher was diagnosed with Lupus. He fought many...
Lance G. Baumgartner
Jun 24, 2017
Lance Gentry Baumgartner, age 54, of Huntsville, Texas, formerly of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Pecos, Texas. He was born February 14, 1963 in Aspen, Colorado to Larry Baumgartner and Helen (Gentry) Wilhelm. Lance served in the Army National Guard, was a volunteer firefighter with the Swanton Fire Department, and worked as a truck driver for...
Jan A. Bergeon
Jun 17, 2017
Jan A. Bergeon, age 79, of Defiance, Ohio; formerly of Swanton, passed away Saturday morning, June 17, 2017 at Whitehouse Country Manor. He was born April 23, 1938 in Defiance, Ohio to the late George and Unita (Peppers) Bergeon. Jan graduated from Defiance High School and Defiance College. He retired from the Campbells Soup Company in Napoleon, where he worked...
Stanley "Sam" H. Lipinski
Jun 17, 2017
Interment with Military Rites: St. Richard's Cemetery
Stanley "Sam" H. Lipinski, affectionately known as Za Za, age 82, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Flower Hospital in Sylvania. He was born February 5, 1935 in Swanton, Ohio to Cashimier and Josephine Lipinski. He graduated from Anthony Wayne High School and enlisted in the United States Army...
James "Ray" Carroll
Jun 16, 2017
James "Ray" Carroll, age 93, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, Friday afternoon, June 16, 2017, surrounded by his family, at Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center assisted living facility. He was born to Henry Thomas and Bessie Renee (Snider) Carroll on June 4, 1924, in Spencer Twp. Ray married Norma Veres on June 21, 1958; she preceded him...
Edgar H. Zysset
Jun 14, 2017
Edgar H. Zysset, age 89, of Perrysburg, Ohio, formerly of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 14, 2017 at Waterford Assisted Living at Levis. He was born October 28, 1927 in Biel, Switzerland to the late Karl and Martha (Niederer) Zysset, and he served in the Swiss Army.
Mr. Zysset came to the United States in 1957 as a mechanical...
Melody K. Keller
Jun 13, 2017
Melody K. Keller, age 73, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday morning, June 13, 2017 in her home. She was born November 19, 1943 to Harold and Stella (Jablonski) Massie. Melody was a 1961 graduate of Swanton High School and on October 19, 1963 married her high school sweetheart, James B. Keller. Melody was a stay at home mom...
Richard F. Terlep
Jun 10, 2017
Richard Frank Terlep, age 69, of Delta, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, Saturday afternoon, June 10, 2017. Prior to his retirement he had worked with OSHA and for Owens-Illinois as an Industrial Hygienist.
Richard was born in Downers Grover, Illinois, on December 13, 1947, the son of Fred J. and Ruth (Hunt) Terlep. On June...
Carol J. Vaughan
Jun 10, 2017
Carol J. Vaughan, age 84, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017, surrounded by her family, at The Heritage Manor in Findlay, Ohio. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 13, 1932. Daughter of the late Norman “Ted” and Mary “Bea” (Murphy) Fox. She married Archie Vaughan in 1951 and he passed away December of 1963. Carol...
Lois M. "Peggy" Vogtsberger
Jun 9, 2017
Lois M. "Peggy" Vogtsberger, age 96, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, June 9, 2017, at the Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee. She was born October 21, 1920 to the late Harvey and Lena (Arnold) Hagg. She was a graduate of Pemberville High School and graduated from the Toledo School of Nursing in 1941. Peggy served as a...
