Obituaries
Robert E. Wilson
Apr 9, 2016
Robert "Bob" E. Wilson, age 77, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, April 9, 2016, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. He was born April 17, 1938 to Elmer and Beatrice Wilson. He was married 45 years to his beloved wife, Priscilla "Perk" (Shelt) Wilson. She preceded him in death on April 16, 2007.
In his younger years, Robert worked...
Eileen Rose Nelson
Apr 8, 2016
Eileen Rose Nelson, age 87, of Swanton, Ohio, died Friday, April 8, 2016 at Otterbein Senior Living in Monclova. She was born June 11,1928 in Assumption, Ohio to Peter and Mary (Hughes) Mossing.
Eileen is survived by her brothers, Bob (Joan) Mossing, Ken Mossing; brother-in-law, Joe Olman; step-daughters, Becky (Marv) Kotnik, Jan Nelson, and Yvonne (Mike) Fox; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
She...
Effie Pearl Owen
Apr 5, 2016
Effie Pearl Owen, age 95, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday morning, April 5, 2016, in Corbin, Kentucky, as she was returning from Georgia where she had been wintering with her daughter and son-in-law. Pearl was born June 23, 1920, in Buchtel, Ohio to William C. and Edna Grace (Vess) Dixon. She married Cleadus Owen and he preceded her...
Mary Lou Sanderson
Apr 5, 2016
Mary Lou Sanderson, age 84, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, April 5, 2016 at the Goerlich Center in Sylvania. She was born March 17, 1932 in Lyons, Ohio to Allen John and Lillie (Smalley) Stephenson. On July 29, 1950, she married her beloved husband, Hugh Sanderson. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2013.
Mary Lou worked...
Lucas E. Sack
Apr 2, 2016
Lucas E. Sack, age 38, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home, Saturday, April 2, 2016. He was born January 13, 1978 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert and Annette (Ashenfelter) Sack. Lucas was a 1996 graduate of Evergreen High School and was dedicated to his job as a purchasing agent for National Flight for 17 years. Lucas married...
Timothy F. Douglas
Mar 28, 2016
Timothy F. Douglas, age 57, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 28, 2016, at his home, with his loving family at his bedside. He was born July 25, 1958 in Peru, Indiana to William Emerson and Mary Louise (Spangler) Douglas. Tim attended Woodward High School and served in the United States Navy. He worked 26 years for Heidtman...
Lois J. Bettinger
Mar 26, 2016
Lois J. Bettinger, age 88, of Berkey, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her winter home in Sarasota, Florida, Saturday, March 26, 2016. She was born December 17, 1927 in Port Clinton, Ohio to Rollin E. and Jesse Amelia (Warncke) Bergman. Lois married Karl Bettinger on November 11, 1950, who preceded her in death October of 1999.
Lois was a charter member...
James A. Gilroy
Mar 24, 2016
James A. Gilroy, age 74, of Swanton, Ohio, died peacefully, Thursday, March 24, 2016, at the Swanton Health Care & Retirement Center. He was born to Thomas P. and Catherine H. (Keeley) Gilroy on Staten Island, New York, on August 31, 1941. He graduated from St. Peter's High School, Staten Island and from Fordham University, New York. Upon graduation, he...
Albert M. White
Mar 20, 2016
Graveside Services: Thursday, March 24, 2016 @ 11:00 am at Swanton Cemetery-Centerville Road
Residence: Perrysburg, Ohio
Francis E. "Fritz" Wielinski
Mar 17, 2016
Graveside Services: Private
Francis E. "Fritz" Wielinksi, age 72, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away in his home Thursday morning, March 17, 2016. He was born June 10, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio to Edmund and Leola (Schondel) Wielinski. He was a 1961 graduate of Swanton High School and attended Iron Workers Local 55 trade school. He worked as an iron worker and...
Emaline R. Whitcomb
Mar 11, 2016
Emaline Rhoda Whitcomb moved to her heavenly mansion Friday afternoon, March 11, 2016, at her daughter Sally's home in Delta, Ohio, surrounded by her family who loved and treasured her. Rhoda was born June 3, 1936 in Holland, Ohio to Sylvester and Dorothy (Harper) Hosler and she attended Holland High School. On August 28, 1954, she married the love of...
Michael G. Pilliod
Mar 10, 2016
Michael G. Pilliod, age 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Swanton, Ohio, died Thursday, March 10, 2016. He had been in declining health since suffering a stroke a year ago. Mike was born December 26, 1941 to George and Nelle Pilliod, and was a 1959 graduate of Swanton High School.
Mike was Former Vice President of The Pilliod Cabinet Company in...
Diana L. Noe
Mar 5, 2016
Diana L. Noe, age 64, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside, Saturday morning, March 5, 2016, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. She was born August 3, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to Peter J. Pitzen and Charlotte E. (Kritzer) Ingmire. Diana was a 1969 graduate of Swanton High School and obtained her degree...
Anita Michelle Ketring
Mar 1, 2016
Anita Michelle (Robinette) Ketring, age 47 of Lyons, Ohio, gained her wings and joined the angels Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 25, 1968 in Alexandria, Virginia to James and Hattie Robinette. Michelle was a 1986 graduate of Evergreen High School and obtained her nursing degree from the Toledo School of Practical...
Anna M. Mrkva
Feb 29, 2016
Anna M. Mrkva, age 101, life-long resident of Metamora, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Monday morning, February 29, 2016, at Swanton Valley Care Center. Anna was born July 14, 1914 in Berkey, Ohio to Bart and Frances (Konecny) Stasa. She was married to Albert Mrkva and he preceded her in death in 1981.
Anna was devoted to her Catholic faith and...
Sandra Ann Pifer
Feb 26, 2016
Sandra Ann Pifer, age 67, of Whitehouse, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born to Donald and Marjorie Miller on February 11, 1949. Sandy grew up in Marygrove/Raab’s Corners and attended Immaculate Conception grade school. A graduate of Metamora High School in 1967, she took great...
Bradford Carl Seymour
Feb 19, 2016
Bradford Carl Seymour, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away on his 37th birthday, Friday morning, February 19, 2016, at The Cleveland Clinic. Brad was born February 19, 1979 in Toledo, Ohio, and was a 1997 graduate of Rogers High School.
Brad worked as a gas station attendant at the Kroger store in Swanton. He was known as a gentle giant who lit...
Howard D. Martin
Feb 16, 2016
Howard D. Martin, age 86, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, February 16, 2016, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Howard was born, October 1, 1929 in Toledo to the late William and Louise (Cass) Martin.
Howard will be remembered as a hard working man. He worked as a press operator at Champion Spark Plug. Howard enjoyed...
Carol Jean Teems
Feb 13, 2016
Carol Jean Teems, age 87, of Apopka, Florida, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, February 13, 2016 at Swanton Health Care & Retirement Center. She was born July 18, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio to Almus and Anna (Raitz) Hill. Carol was a 1946 graduate of Libbey High School. On Valentine's Day, February 14, 1948, she married her...
