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5/29/2026 David J. Reis -

David J. Reis
August 19, 1956 - May 23, 2026
Born in Toledo, Ohio, to parents, Kenton Joseph Reis and Elinor Lucile (Larzelere) Reis, on August 19th, 1956. He was raised in Sylvania, Ohio, and graduated from Sylvania High School in 1974 before joining the U.S. Air Force and serving 11 years. He was also a long term employee at Sautter's Food Center in Sylvania. After his service, he attended the University of West Florida and graduated with a degree in Coding and Computer Science. Not to waste his knowledge, he worked at the Okaloosa School system as an IT specialist, where he met his wife, Marlise (Buxton) Reis. They married in April of 1996 and settled down in Freeport, Florida. He retired in 2021 and entertained his many hobbies and continued to support his family.
He is survived by his wife, Marlise O. (Buxton) Reis; his daughter, Abigail Reis; son, Ethan Reis; daughter, Tsigereda (Vivian) Reis; and son, Henry Reis; his mother, Elinor (Larzelere) Reis; brothers, Alan Reis, William Reis (wife, Sheila), Steven Reis (wife, Grace); sisters, Cheryl (Reis) Reber (husband, Brian), Brenda (Reis) Clawson; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, May 29th, at the Hatcher Cemetery, located at 2-172 Hatcher Cemetery Rd., Freeport, Florida 32439.
Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 30th, at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480 County Hwy-393 N, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.

5/29/2026 Delbert H. Dayton Jr. Md -


Delbert H. Dayton Jr. MD
Delbert H. Dayton Jr., MD, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Connecticut, at the age of 95.
He was born on July 28, 1931, in East Toledo, and graduated from Waite High School in 1949. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1953 from University of Toledo and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati Medical School in 1957.
He interned at Mercy Hospital Toledo, with a pediatric residency at the Children's Hospital of Michigan and the University of Washington in Seattle. In 1959, as Captain, he served as Chief of the Pediatric Outpatient Department and Director of Pediatrics at the 3906th U.S. Air Force Hospital in Sidi Slimane, Morocco. In March 1960, he received the U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal for extraordinary medical care after an earthquake in Agadir.
In 1963, he received an International Research Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD, resulting in an assignment to the Institute of Nutrition for Central America and Panama, in Guatemala, serving as a Research Associate for the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH.
In Bethesda, MD, he served as Pediatric Medical Officer and Executive Secretary for the NIH Genetics Coordinating Committee and the NIH Maternal and Child Health Research Committee at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at NIH.
In 1979, he established the Genetics and Teratology Section and served as Founder and Chief of the Development Biology Genetics and Teratology Branch, until retirement.
Dr. Dayton was clinical assistant professor at Georgetown University Medical School in 1975, and published research papers in scientific journals, while serving as editor/co-editor of five books on developmental biology and immunology.
He was a Diplomat of the Ohio State Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics, Member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Member of the Teratology Society, and Member of the American Society of Human Genetics. In 1988, he was elected to the American Pediatric Society.
He received the U.S. Public Health Service Commendation Medal for exemplary performance, the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Officer's Award, the U.S. Public Health Service Meritorious Service Award for establishment and advancement of the Developmental Biology, Genetics and Teratology Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at NIH, the U.S. Public Health Service Outstanding Unit Citation. He received the Special Act Award for extraordinary effort in interacting with U.S. Congressional staff and in response to a Presidential Executive Order of George Herbert Walker Bush, regarding human disease therapy.
He served as Board Director and Chairperson of the Episcopal Center for Children in Washington, D.C., and was a major force behind the construction of its media center and library.
In addition to TV appearances, he served as an NIH consultant to India for the establishment of the Sanjay Gandhi Institute in Lucknow, and to the children's program "Sesame Street," prior to its airing.
His wife, Marjorie, died in 2024. He is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer and Hilary, who reside in Connecticut.

5/27/2026 Thomas "Tom" Lyle Campbell -


Thomas "Tom" Lyle Campbell
Thomas "Tom" Lyle Campbell was born in Adrian, Michigan, on May 31, 1948, to Thomas Howell Campbell and Phyllis Jenean (Young) Campbell. He was raised in Adrian until he was 12 years old, when his family moved to Toledo, Ohio. Tom passed into his new life on May 21, 2026. He was preceded in death and greeted by his beloved first wife, Mary Margaret (Margo Bush) Campbell; his father, Thomas Campbell; and his brother, James Campbell. Surviving to cherish his memory are his beloved second wife, Yadira Ricardez Chapa; daughter, Marie (Matthew) Smith; son, Aaron Campbell; and grandson, Jacob Weir. Also surviving are Tom's 98-year-old mother, Phyllis Campbell; his sisters, Reba Campbell and Michele (Anthony) Lowe; and brother, William (Linda) Campbell; and several nieces and nephews.
Tom attended Central Catholic High School in Toledo, where he met Margo. They were married in 1971 and celebrated 47 years of happiness together. They lived in Toledo, OH; Burbank, CA; Taylor, MI; and Coral Springs, FL. Tom and Yadira met at church and were married in 2020. They lived in Coral Springs, FL.
Tom received his Mechanical Engineering degree from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, and his Master's degree in Business from the University of Toledo. He spent his career working in hospitals as a Facilities Management Director, caring for patient equipment, construction, maintenance, and accreditation compliance.
Tom was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the time he was baptized at age 26 until his death, serving in many positions of the church. Tom and Margo were sealed for time and all eternity in the Washington, D.C., Temple on July 10, 1975. Tom and Yadira were sealed for time and all eternity in the Fort Lauderdale, FL, Temple on November 11, 2020. "Families are Forever" was his greatest joy. He loved family and friends, but also enjoyed reading, learning, golf, woodworking, beekeeping, hallmark movies, and doing things he had never done before.
Although we miss Tom dearly, we are grateful for the joy of having him with us for over 77 years. We find peace in the gospel of Jesus Christ and the thought of his happy reunion with loved ones gone before. In memory of Tom, please do an extra act of kindness, and definitely eat a great vegan meal.
Friends and family are invited to visit at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, on Sunday, May 31st, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home, on Monday, June 1st, at 10:00 a.m., with Bishop Boden officiating. Following the service, Tom will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery, 5725 Hill Ave., Toledo.
Memorial contributions in Tom's name may be made to The American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences for Tom's family may be expressed online at
www.ansberg-west.com

5/26/2026 Perry Randall Ratliff -


Perry Randall Ratliff
11/24/1954 - 05/23/26
Perry Randall Ratliff passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 23, 2026 at the age of 71.
He was born November 24, 1954 in Pike County, KY to Speirl and Elita Ratliff. Perry joined the Marines after high school and married the love of his life, J. Ann in 1975.
Perry loved his country, his family, and his pets fiercely.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, J. Ann, his three sons, Justin (Tiffany and Brody), Cassidy, and Miles (Emily), and his dogs Jax and Lily.
Please join us for a celebration of life at Danny's Cafe Rossford on May 30th from 12-300 p.m.

5/21/2017 Lorene Swearengen - Obituaries
Lorene Swearengen
A graveside service has been set for Lorene Swearengen who passed away on December 14, 2016, in Owatonna, Minnesota. It will be held on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park, 3665 Genoa Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551. In the event of rain it will be held in the chapel. There will be a luncheon afterwards at 2111 Shoreland Ave., Toledo, OH 43611.