Obituaries
James Thompson
Jun 21, 2015
James Lee Thompson, age 59, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home Sunday morning, June 21, 2015. He was born March 10, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio to William and Shirley (VonAhrens) Thompson. James loved to be outdoors hunting and fishing.
Jim is survived by his loving children, Jamie and Matthew Thompson; mother, Shirley Thompson; grandson, Matthew Thompson; brothers, William...
Dorothy I. Gillen
Jun 15, 2015
Dorothy I. Gillen, age 93, of Metamora, Ohio, entered peacefully into eternal life Monday morning, June 15, 2015, at the Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center. She was born May 29, 1922 in Delta, Ohio to Roy and Viola (Allen) Casler. On February 15, 1947 she married Maynard “Shorty” Gillen and he preceded her in death on July 3, 2001...
Donald E. Burroughs
Jun 14, 2015
Interment with Military Rites: Amboy Township Cemetery
Donald E. Burroughs, age 89, of Homer, Michigan, formerly of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s residence, with his loving family at his bedside, Sunday morning, June 14, 2015. He was born July 16, 1925 in Lyons, Ohio to James “Bae” and Mildred (Hartel) Burroughs. Donald served his Country proudly in the...
James E. Shambarger
Jun 14, 2015
James Edward Shambarger, age 95, of Jasper, Michigan, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, June 14, 2015 at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. He was born March 8, 1920 in Lyons, Ohio to Arthur and LaVerne (Griesinger) Shambarger. On August 8, 1948, he married Betty Jane Snyder, and she preceded him in death on September 1, 2011. Jim was a farmer all...
Kenneth E. Hall
Jun 11, 2015
Kenneth E. Hall, age 78, of Delta, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home of natural causes, Thursday morning, June 11, 2015. He was born November 18, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio to Gradon and Millie M. (Whelchel) Hall. He married Nancy Antoszewski on November 18, 1968, and together they raised three children.
Kenny was a cement finisher by trade working for...
Linda Sue Thomas
Jun 9, 2015
Linda Sue Thomas, age 52, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 9, 2015 at University Hospitals of Cleveland. She was born September 12, 1962 in Toledo, Ohio to John and Ruth (Franklin) Williams. Linda graduated from Rice Lake High School, Rice Lake, Wisconsin in 1980, and later worked as a cook at the former Hungry Harold's Restaurant in...
Allison May Rinehart
Jun 7, 2015
Allison May Rinehart, age 89, of Lyons, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, June 7, 2015, at The Fulton Manor in Wauseon. She was born January 2, 1926 in Delta, Ohio to Arthur and Daisy (Robasser) Donahue. Allison was a 1944 graduate of Lyons. She married James Rinehart, and he preceded her in death.
Allison retired from Wauseon Wire Manufacturing...
Michael S. Dooley
Jun 4, 2015
Michael S. Dooley, age 68, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, June 4, 2015, at Heartland of Waterville. He was born May 15, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to Harold Joseph and Eleanor Mae (Buffington) Dooley. Michael was a Vietnam War veteran serving in the United States Navy. He married Carolyn Kay Cogan on November 21, 1976.
Michael worked...
Louise Ione Smith
May 29, 2015
Louise Ione Smith, age 86, life-long resident of Lyons, Ohio, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 13, 1928 in Delta, Ohio to Clare and Dortha (Shumaker) Rowland. She graduated Valedictorian of her 1946 Senior Class of Lyons School. In 1948 she married her...
Ronald Dee Moffett
May 28, 2015
Ronald Dee Moffett passed away at home after a 22 month battle with stage IV prostate cancer. Ron was the oldest son of Edith (Grier) Moffett and Thomas Dewey Moffett, Jr. He grew up in East Liberty, Ohio. A year after graduating from high school, Ron enlisted in the Coast Guard and became a diesel mechanic. He married his soul...
Jennifer E. Moore
May 24, 2015
Stryker, Ohio
Jennifer E. Moore, age 41, loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, May 24, 2015 in her Swanton home, following a valiant 3-year battle with lymphoma cancer. She was born March 4, 1974 in Wauseon, Ohio to William Damaske and Karen (Whitmore) Cooley. Jennifer was a 1992 graduate of Swanton High School and graduate of...
Mary L. Mitchey-Bettinger
May 24, 2015
Mary L. Mitchey-Bettinger, age 90, of Berkey, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Swanton Health Care surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on June 9, 1924 in Richfield Center to Lewis and Matilda Mary (Eisel) Ott. She was married to Stephen J. Mitchey, Sr. for 39 years; he preceded her in death on June 17, 1981....
Howard P. Greene, Sr
May 22, 2015
Howard P. Greene, Sr., 94, died Friday, May 22, 2015 at Promedica Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Lois P. Greene of Metamora, OH; sons, H. Peter Greene, Jr. of Boyertown, PA, Robert Q. Greene of Cross Plains TN, and Stephen E. Greene of Bath, NY; daughters, Susan Morris of Reading, PA, Kathy Manning...
Edward D. Rupp
May 17, 2015
Edward D. Rupp, age 64, of Lyons, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, Sunday morning, May 17, 2015. Ed was born February 7, 1951 in Wauseon, Ohio.
Ed grew up on a small dairy farm near Oakshade. He helped his family on the farm and in his father's plumbing business. Ed graduated from Evergreen High...
Clarence H. Zeigler
May 16, 2015
Clarence H. Zeigler, age 86, life long resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, May 16, 2015 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born in the family homestead, where he lived his entire life, on June 12, 1928 to Oma and Azella (Coon) Zeigler. Clarence was a 1946 graduate of Swanton High School. On August...
James H. Lewallen, Sr
May 14, 2015
James Henry Lewallen, Sr., age 71, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away in his sleep Thursday morning, May 14, 2015. He was born July 8, 1943 in Fostoria, Ohio to William Henry and Rosa (Weiker) Lewallen. He attended Anthony Wayne High School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. On September 1, 1967, he was married to Sharon Hilyard.
Jim was a...
David "Bud" Taylor
May 13, 2015
David "Bud" Taylor, age 89, long time resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away of natural causes in his Waterville home, Wednesday evening, May 13, 2015. Bud was born February 4, 1926 in Tiffin, Ohio to Raymond and Elamay (Burlingame) Taylor. Bud was a WWII United States Marine Corps Veteran and member of Whitehouse American Legion Post #384. He was also...
James P. Manning
May 12, 2015
James P. Manning, age 67, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 12, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital, following recent heart bypass surgery. He was born July 8, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio, to Parker G. and Dorothy (Seavolt) Manning. Jim grew up in Toledo and was a 1965 graduate of Whitmer High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the...
Walter Wayne Garland
May 11, 2015
Walter Wayne Garland, age 68, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside, Monday evening, May 11, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born July 17, 1946 in Fonde, Kentucky to Raymond Bee and Elta (Rose) Garland. Walter was a 1964 graduate of Pruden High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy,...
