David Thomas Zender, age 63, of Fremont, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, after a sudden illness.
David was born on May 3, 1962, in Tiffin, Ohio to John Henry Zender and Patricia Frankhart Zender Walliser. Dave was proud of his Business degree from Tiffin University and spent much of his life putting his business education to use,...
Tamoria K. Helmstetler, age 62, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Tami enjoyed reading, fishing, and cooking big family dinners. She hosted many Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners to everyone’s delight. She also liked going to music concerts, particularly Aerosmith. Tami had a great sense of humor and was always quick with a joke.
She was preceded...
Roman Pawnyk, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026 at Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio from complications related to Myasthenia Gravis.
Roman was preceded in death by his wife, Martha (Marty) Pawnyk. Surviving are his daughters, Stephanie Pandrea (Chuck) and Jennifer Cliché (Jason) as well as his step son, Robert Hecht Jr (Debbie) and step daughter, Judy Mitchell...
Elio “Lito” Adolfo Horna Deza, of Holland, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the age of 71, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born in Guadalupe, Peru, on August 6, 1954, to Elio and Sabina Horna. Elio led a fulfilled life, rich with experience, passion, and wisdom. He was a kind, charismatic, and jovial man, who enjoyed the laughter of...
Donald “Don” M. Pester, age 71, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his residence, Thursday, March 26th, 2026.
Don was born in Wyandotte, MI, but grew up in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Don lived a majority of his life in Bryan, Ohio, before moving to Toledo. He dedicated majority of his life in the food service industry as a chef and restaurant...
Ronald Kolling, age 81, passed away while in Hospice Care on March 23, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 12, 1945, to his parents, Stella and Woodrow Kolling.
Ronnie was proud to have lived in Point Place his whole life. As a young man he loved to sail with the Jolly Roger...
Clarence Brahier of Waterville, Ohio, passed away at the age of 97, surrounded by family on March 22, 2026. Born in Sandusky, Ohio on December 17, 1928, he was the first of two sons of Clarence and Esther Brahier. The family moved to Maumee when he was a very young boy. He graduated from Maumee HS in 1946. In 1948,...
Nancy Lucille Stanton, age 69 of Oregon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Orchard Villa Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born in Toledo, Ohio February 10,1957 to William "Bill' and Alice (Wrzesinski) Fouke.
Nancy attended Clay High School. She worked at Ginger Pet Products, and her parent's business's Bill's Lake Erie Bait, and Bill's Lakemont Boat Rental....
Constance "Connie" Swanson, 73, passed away on March 20, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio.She retired from the USPS. She treasured her Finnish heritage.
Connie enjoyed going to the gym, reading and collecting clothes and shoes. She was a devout Christian. Her two sons were her life, and she loved and adored her three granddaughters. She loved to spoil her family. Connie...
John Bopery, age 78, of Sylvania, OH passed away March 16, 2026 peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of love, kindness, and quiet strength. Born on June 12, 1947, John lived his life devoted to the people he loved most.
He had the biggest heart and a gentle, caring spirit that touched everyone he met. John deeply loved his family and was...
Paul James Terry, 62, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at 2:24 pm in Toledo ProMedica Hospital.He was hard working, supportive, funny, generous and kind. A wonderful loving father, who lived for his daughters and a loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews.Paul is survived in death by his daughters, Amber Terry and Ashley Thompson,...
Gwyonder Perryman, aka Gwen, was born February 23, 1947 to the union of Dakota Polk and Mildred Avery in Guys, Tennessee. She was called home to be with her heavenly father on March 12, 2026.Gwen was a 1965 graduate of Jesup W. Scott High School in Toledo, Ohio. Prior to returning to Toledo, she resided in Reno, Navada for many...
Harold Yates, a devoted Christian, beloved father, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with Leiomyosarcoma.Born with a spirit of service and a love for the outdoors, Harold dedicated his early life to the United States Army, serving with distinction as a Military Police officer. Following his military service, he carried the same...
Remembering Rosemary
Dr. Rosemary Evelyn Johnson-Kurek passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 8, 2026, just days after her birthday. Our family is devastated by the loss of such a life force-a fierce combination of wit, wisdom, and joie de vivre. No stranger to adversity and illness, Rosemary met every health challenge with humor and resilience. Rosemary...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Camille "Granny" Wiczynski, 76 of Toledo, Ohio at UTMC on March 7, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born to Edwin and Anne Wiczynski on July 30, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio. Camille was a south Toledo native who attended and graduated from Scott High School. She was employed at the Northwest Ohio Hospital...
Keith Allen Killion, 59, was born on January 14, 1967, in Defiance, OH, to Richard Killion, Sr. and Burnita Killion (Hartman). Keith passed away on March 7, 2026, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, OH.Keith attended Defiance High School. He was a man with a big heart; he loved his family and friends like no other. He had...
William Richard "Bill" Braker, age 80, passed away peacefully holding the hand of his son Robert on March 3, 2026, at Hospice of NW Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. Born on February 7, 1946, in Toledo, Bill lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a steadfast commitment to helping others.
A proud graduate of Central...
Carol Ann (Ludden) Lee, age 74, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on Monday, March 2, 2026, with her loving husband and son by her side, after several years of ongoing health issues. Carol was born on February, 8, 1952 to Raymond and Dorothy Ludden. Carol grew up in the Old South end and attended Immaculate Conception Grade...
In Loving Memory of
Patricia "Patti" Ann Evola Fischer
Patricia "Patti" Ann Evola Fischer was born on December 7, 1950, in Windsor, Ontario, the daughter of Richard Novak and Cecilia J. Corbin. Patti proudly became an American citizen on July 4, 1984. Patti passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 2, 2026.
A devoted mother, she stayed home with her daughters...
Joanne Arquette, 88 of Swanton, Ohio passed away February 27, 2026 in Hospice of Sylvania, OH. Joanne was born June 30, 1937 to Ralph and Elnora (Ford) Sallows in Royalton Township, OH.
Joanne graduated from Morenci High School in June 1955. She married her high school sweetheart, Melvin Arquette, in Morenci on June 19, 1955.
Joanne went to University of Toledo and...