John F. Kubicz, Sr.

John Francis Kubicz, Sr., age 74, of Swanton, OH, passed away April 3, 2023 peacefully and gently into the arms of Jesus. John was born January 29, 1949 in Toledo to Frank and Gertrude (Zielinski) Kubicz. He was employed with DuPont and Jeep for more than 48 years. John was a Vietnam Navy Veteran. He was a member of First Apostolic Church since 1974. John served as a volunteer Chaplin for 27 years in the Shepherds Staff Prison Ministry at Correctional Center of Northwest Ohio.

John was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia Kubicz; son, John (Charlotte) Kubicz, Jr.; daughter, Bethany A. Knestrick; sister, Ann Ahrens; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; fur babies, Buddy and Evie; and a host of family and friends.

The family will receive guests Monday, April 10, 2023 from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will begin Tuesday at 12:00 pm. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens, Waterville, OH.

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