Beverly Ann Dydo Wilson
Jan 12, 2026
Beverly Ann Dydo Wilson passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at Rosary Care, surrounded by compassion and dignity. She was born on November 12, 1941, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, the beloved daughter of Louis Frances Dydo and Jane Helen Weeks Dydo, who were married in 1940 and raised their family grounded in faith, love, and service.
Beverly...
Rosemary Pitkow
Jan 10, 2026
The bright light that was Rosemary Pitkow faded peacefully at her home early on the morning of January 10, 2026. We make this announcement with profound sadness, yet with an undying appreciation of the many years that we had her in our lives. While her medical history may have suggested a much briefer lifespan, Rosemary making it to 81 years...
James Edward Frusher Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of James Edward Frusher Jr. (Jimmy), who left us on January 7, 2026, at the age of 58.
Jimmy grew up in Holland, Ohio, and attended Springfield High School and Penta County Vocational School. He was a man of many talents, having worked in many skilled trades and acquired multiple apprenticeships.
Jimmy...
Vernon H. "Tim" Birthisel
Jan 6, 2026
Vernon Hale (Tim) Birthisel was born in Casper, Wyoming, on March 4, 1928. Tim passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Perrysburg, Ohio. He was 97 years old.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Birthisel; son, Thomas Birthisel; and parents, William and Thelma Birthisel. He is survived by his son, Timothy Birthisel (Sumac), and daughter, Susan...
Arthur Nelson
Jan 6, 2026
Reverend Arthur William Nelson died with the assurance of the Resurrection January 6, 2026 at the age of 95. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Olaf Arthur Nelson and Hannah Galanaugh Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Deremer Nelson in 2009; his brother, Kenneth Walter Nelson and his wife, Solvig Nelson in...
Donna Rae Christian
Jan 4, 2026
Donna Rae Christian passed away January 4th, 2026 at the age of 63. She was born April 24th, 1962 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Ray and Helen (Feehan) Birtcher of Napoleon, Ohio. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Don Christian. She had two daughters, Erin Cheesbro and Morgen (Jeff) Crawford. Her grandchildren are Jayden Nelson, Jared...
Dr. Gwendolyn Jean Wilson
Jan 4, 2026
Born to the union of Isaac Clarence Williams and Mariam Jean Storey, Gwen Williams Wilson made her grand entrance into the world on November 10, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan. The second of four children, she was raised alongside her older brother, Marvin and her younger siblings, Isaac Jr. and Carla Faye.
A revolutionary spirit from an early age, Gwen graduated from...
Peggy Mlynek
Jan 4, 2026
Peggy Mlynek (Jones), born February 12, 1940, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026.
Peggy devoted many years to helping others through her work as a social worker at Sunshine Communities, where her compassion and dedication touched countless lives. She had a deep love for quilting and cherished the time she spent attending quilting groups, finding joy, creativity, and friendship in...
Dennis G. Stinehelfer
Jan 4, 2026
Dennis G. Stinehelfer, age 72, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away on January 4, 2026. Dennis was born on November 25, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Orva and Virginia (Mosher) Stinehelfer. He graduated from Lake High School and later married Darlene J. Dodd, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.
Dennis worked for the railroad before going on to...
Holly Ann Pheils-Reffitt
Jan 3, 2026
Holly Ann Pheils-Reffitt (Davis), age 63, passed away on January 3, 2026, in Walbridge, Ohio, after an ongoing battle with cancer. She was born on February 28, 1962, in Toledo, Ohio, where she also grew up and spent much of her life.
Holly was the heart of her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and daughter, family was the foundation...
Ronald Stieben
Jan 3, 2026
Ronald E. Stieben was born on July 20, 1937, at home in Deshler, Ohio, to Leonard (born in Russia) and Erma Stieben.
He graduated from Scott High School in 1955 and the University of Toledo in 1960.
Ronald belonged to two honoraries - Sigma Delta Pi and Pershing Rifles. He also served honorably in the 7th US Army Germany, the 3/9th Artillary...
Denice A. Jeffers
Jan 3, 2026
Denice Ann Jeffers (Kirsch), age 61, was born on August 18, 1964, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and passed away peacefully in her Toledo home on January 3, 2026.
Denice was a beloved mother to Christopher, Stephanie (Mychael), and Nicholas (Caryssa), and a devoted grandmother to Michael, Paisley, Aubree, Liam, and Mila; who brought immense joy to her life.
She is survived by her...
Glen J. LaFountaine
Jan 3, 2026
Glen Joseph LaFountaine, 73, of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away on the morning of Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Saint Francis Home in Tiffin, following a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Glen was born on February 29, 1952, in Tiffin, Ohio, to the late Peter and Mary Ann (Feck) LaFountaine. He is survived by his son, Nicholas (Paige) LaFountaine of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,...
Douglas A. Henry
Jan 3, 2026
Douglas A. “Doug” Henry, 61, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on January 3, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1964, to Richard and Barbara (Bruzda) Henry.
Doug lived a simple, hardworking life and spent many years working as a forklift driver. He took pride in his work and found joy in the everyday things that made life feel full. One...
Howard Allen
Jan 2, 2026
Howard B. Allen "Howie", 70, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Howie was born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 15, 1955, to David and Elizabeth (Daniels) Allen.
He is a 1973 graduate of Clay High School where he was the kicker for the football team. Following high school, he worked at Ottawa...
Susan Greenwood-Kujawa
Jan 1, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce Susan “Sue, Q, Mom, Oma” Greenwood-Kujawa passed away suddenly on January 1, 2026 at the age of 63.
Susan was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished sister and sister-in-law, and a proud Oma. Her family was the center of her world, and she poured her heart into caring for them. She...
John Zabowski
Jan 1, 2026
John Zabowski, age 75, of Napoleon, OH, passed away on January 1, 2026.
He was born on August 2, 1950, to John and Irma Zabowski.
John was a great artist and spent much of his time painting and drawing. He was always working on something interesting. He loved animals and nature. He worked at The Andersons and started at the Feed Mill...
Calvin O. Brooks
Dec 31, 2025
Calvin O Brooks known affectionately by family and friends as 'STONE' passed away aged 70 years at Toledo Hospital on December 31, 2025. Calvin was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, from the union of William (Bilbo) Brooks and the late, Ottie Dee (Duerson) Brooks. The Brooks family moved to Toledo, Ohio, in 1961, with Calvin attending Sherman Elementary and Scott High...
Donald Adams, Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Donald L. Adams, Jr., "Larry", 63, was born on March 6, 1962 to Donald and Deloris Adams. He passed away on December 31, 2025.
Larry's hobbies included fishing and helping buddie was a race car.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Deloris Adams; daughter, Kari Rose Velsaka; and nephews, John Paul and Jeremiah Ray Belew.
He is survived by...
Jarus Kevin Quinn
Dec 31, 2025
Jarus Kevin Quinn of Toledo, OH, passed away on December 31, 2025, after a sudden illness. Born in Baltimore, MD. On April 18,1954, Kevin was the son of Jarus W. And Margaret M. Quinn. He earned an undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of Maryland and a doctoral degree in economics from American University in Washington D.C. He taught...