Obituaries

Jeffrey Allen Blayz

Jeffrey Allen Blayz

Jul 5, 2012

Jeffrey Allen Blayz, age 51, of Orlando, Florida; formerly of Swanton, Ohio, died unexpectedly in his home Thursday, July 5, 2012 of natural causes. He was born October 2, 1960 in Toledo, Ohio to Charles and Carol Sue (Hiser) Blayz. Jeff was a graduate of Swanton High School and The Ohio State University, where he obtained his degree in turf...

Michael G. Horvath

Michael G. Horvath

Jul 1, 2012

Graveside Services: Friday, July 6th, at 10:00 am at Greenlawn Cemetery in Delta, Ohio

Michael Gus Horvath, age 93, of Whitehouse, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, July 1, 2012, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Michael was born September 1, 1918 in Toledo, Ohio. He worked at Libbey Owens Ford for 42 years as a glass cutter, retiring in 1981.

He...

Richard G. Finfera

Richard G. Finfera

Jul 1, 2012

Mass of Ressurrection: Friday, July 6th at 12:00 (Noon) at the church

Richard George Finfera, age 94, of Wauseon, Ohio, entered through the Gates of Heaven, Sunday morning, July 1, 2012, at Swanton Health Care & Retirement Center. He was born October 24, 1917 in Maple Grove Township, Michigan to Vador and Marie (Sedlar) Finfera. He married his wife of over...

Shane J. Bellmore

Shane J. Bellmore

Jun 29, 2012

Shane J. Bellmore, age 39, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, June 29, 2012 due to natural causes. He was born May 1, 1973, in Kalispell, Montana to Rita (Wilder) Bellmore and James Bellmore.

Shane loved Star Wars and going to concerts, traveling as far as Las Vegas and to New York to see Woodstock....

Sylvia B. Kreuz

Sylvia B. Kreuz

Jun 25, 2012

Mass of Ressurrection: Friday, June 29th at 11:00 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Assumption

Sylvia B. Kreuz, age 80, of Metamora died June 25, 2012. She was born on November 27, 1931 to the late Ambrose & Irene Herr. Sylvia was very active in her church and community. She was the pioneer of the physical education program at St....

James R. Mayer

James R. Mayer

Jun 19, 2012

Memorial Celebration of Jim's Life: Sunday, June 24th from 1 to 4 pm at the Whitehouse American Legion Post #384

James R. Mayer, 50, of Whitehouse, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012, as a result of a motorcycle accident.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, boating, motorcycling, and truly enjoyed life with family and friends.

Surviving to cherish his...

Raymond P. Martin

Raymond P. Martin

Jun 18, 2012

Mass of Ressurrection: Saturday, June 23rd at 11:00 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Assumption

Raymond P. Martin, age 91, of Berkey, Ohio, entered through the Gates of Heaven, Monday afternoon, June 18, 2012, at Swanton Health Care & Retirement Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 9, 1921, in Berkey, Ohio to Samuel and Louisa (Ford)...

Ava Jean Goin

Ava Jean Goin

Jun 16, 2012

Ava Jean Goin, age 80, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, June 16, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital, with her family at her bedside. She was born September 1, 1931 in Prestonburg, Kentucky to Richard and Callie (Wilkerson) Melton.

Ava worked at R&R Plastics for 23 years, retiring in 1996. She was a former member of Swanton Alliance Church. Ava...

Charles A. Bayer, Sr

Charles A. Bayer, Sr

Jun 5, 2012

Interment with Military Rites: St. Richard's Catholic Cemetery

Charles A. Bayer Sr. age 72, long time resident of Swanton, Ohio passed away in the company of loved ones on Tuesday morning June 5, 2012 at Flower Hospital. He was born October 28, 1939 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Dr. Charles and Mildred (Mason) Bayer. Charlie served in the US Marines...

Ellen Marie Matzinger

Ellen Marie Matzinger

May 31, 2012

Graveside Services: Monday, June 4th at 1:00 pm at Sharples Cemetery

Ellen Marie Matzinger, age 90, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, May 31, 2012. She was born June 11, 1921 in Sylvania, Ohio to Elson and Theresa (Marsh) Pemberton. She married Raymond Matzinger on May 3, 1947, and he preceded her in death on January 20, 2003. She...

Helen Schmidt

Helen Schmidt

May 26, 2012

Helen Frances (Fritsch) Schmidt, 88, born March 16, 1924 to Lawrence and Emma (Schetter) Fritsch entered her eternal home on Saturday, May 26, 2012. She attended St. Elizabeth Catholic School and graduated from Sylvania Burnham High School. Active in theater and music, Helen played the trombone in the marching band and won state honors her senior year for her leading...

Joyce A. Pope

Joyce A. Pope

May 25, 2012

Calling Hours: Tuesday, May 29th from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton

Private Entombment: Toledo Memorial Gardens Chapel of Peace

Joyce Alice Pope, age 72, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. She was born July 12, 1939 to Walter C. and Edna (Spangler) Shufelt at her maternal grandparent’s...

Donna L. Wright

Donna L. Wright

May 24, 2012

Calling Hours: Tuesday, May 29th from 10:00 am to 12 (noon) at Monclova Road Baptist Church

Donna L. Wright, age 55, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into heaven, Thursday, May 24, 2012. She was born September 15, 1956 in Homestead, Pennsylvania to Lloyd D. and Thelma (Maher) Wright.

Donna worked for the Ford Motor Company as a press operator and was a...

Edward B. Stone "Stoney"

Edward B. Stone "Stoney"

May 24, 2012

Calling Hours: Tuesday, May 29th from 4 to 8 pm at the Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton

Waterville, Ohio

Edward B. Stone, affectionately known as Stoney, age 91, of Swanton, Ohio, died Thursday morning, May 24, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born December 19, 1920 in Franklindale, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Canton High School,...

Sheila A. Deren

Sheila A. Deren

May 21, 2012

Our Angel, Sheila Ann Deren, age 57, of Holland, Ohio, entered the Gates of Heaven, Monday afternoon, May 21, 2012, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born February 22, 1955 in Newark, New Jersey to William Joseph and Jean Marie (Gallagher) Deren.

Sheila was a very special servant of the Lord who taught all who knew her...

James H. Rains

James H. Rains

May 17, 2012

Calling Hours: Friday, May 18th from 4 to 9 pm at the Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton

James H. Rains, age 71, lost his battle with cancer, Thursday morning, May 17, 2012. He passed away quietly in his Swanton home. Jim was born February 6, 1941 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Charles and Illa (Barnhill) Rains. On March 22, 1964, he married...

Melvene Walters

Melvene Walters

May 14, 2012

Calling Hours: Thursday, May 17th from 3 to 8 pm at the Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton

Melvene M. Walters, age 90, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside, Monday morning, May 14, 2012, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. She was born August 13, 1921 in Swanton, Ohio to Charles and Anna (Maas) Miller. Melvene was...

Fredric George Barba

Fredric George Barba

May 10, 2012

Fredric George Barba, age 72, of Tiffin, Ohio, entered into eternal life Thursday morning, May 10, 2012, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. He was born February 7, 1940 in Metamora, Ohio to Paul Cruz and Jane (Russell) Barba. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Assumption and enlisted in the U.S. Army. Fred obtained his Bachelor of Business...

Genevieve "Jean" Zalecki

Genevieve "Jean" Zalecki

May 9, 2012

Genevieve “Jean” Zalecki, age 77, of Whitehouse, Ohio, and Deerfield Beach, Florida, entered into eternal life, Wednesday morning, May 9, 2012. She was born June 30, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Richard and Genevieve (Cruse) Nagle. Jean married Albert “Joe” Zalecki on May 29, 1954; he preceded her in death on August 2, 2000. Jean and Albert were...

Phyllis Kathleen Schetter

Phyllis Kathleen Schetter

May 8, 2012

Phyllis Kathleen Schetter, age 73, of Swanton, Ohio, entered into eternal life, Tuesday evening, May 8, 2012. She was born December 17, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Parnell and Clara (Powalowski) Kain. Prior to her marriage to Robert Schetter on November 29, 1975, Phyllis worked as a secretary for WOHO Radio Station and Toledo Railroad Terminal.

Phyllis was a...

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