May 31, 2024

Madeline “Lynne” (Wilber) Rice, age 81, passed away peacefully Friday, May 31, 2024, at Genoa Care Center surrounded by her daughters. She was born April 23, 1943, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Helen (Toman) and Robert Wilber.

Lynne was a great mother and grandmother. She was little, but mighty. She was the strength...

May 29, 2024

Our beloved father, grandfather, and brother was carried into glory by his angel on May 29 at 4:25 am at the age of 72.

Joe worked from 15 years old until retirement at the age of 62. He loved the outdoors and bike riding, but his passion was music. He loved all kinds, especially the...

May 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Jerome Szozda, Sr., who peacefully departed this life on May 29, 2024, at the age of 87 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. Patrick was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He touched many lives with his lively spirit and enthusiasm for...

May 27, 2024

Barbara Ann Wernert, a native of Toledo who was born to John and Gracemary Wernert, died May 27th from complications with cancer.

Barb graduated from Bowsher High School, class of 1977, and found her first job at Rapid Reproduction in downtown Toledo. Fred Pinkus (known as Pinkus the Printer) gave her this first job. She...

May 26, 2024

David Joseph Loomis, 81, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinsons disease. David was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Anson and Margaret Loomis. He was a veteran, serving the United States Army from 1961 through 1964.

David is survived by his wife, Pamela Loomis; daughter, Mary...

May 24, 2024

Wayne A. Beaverson, 71, passed away on May 24, 2024, after a courageous battle with multiple cardiovascular issues. Born on July 18, 1952, to Ralph and Phyllis Beaverson (Lazenby) in Toledo, Wayne left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew him.

You might recognize Wayne from his role as Harry the Sasquatch...

May 24, 2024

Barbara "Barb" P. Ford (Cooper), age 83, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024. She was a wonderful, caring and very loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Cooper; son, Eugene "Gene" Ford; and her daughter, Brenda Deane. She is survived by her daughter, Charlene (Kevin)...

May 23, 2024

Kelly Marie (McKenzie) Butler, passed away May 23, 2024. She was born on December 15, 1960 in Toledo, Ohio.

Kelly graduated from Libbey High School in 1978. She loved working at TA in Perrysburg and Campbell's Soup in a truck company as a cashier. She was a single mother, raising her four children on her...

May 21, 2024

Jan C. (Snyder) Roe, age 85 years old, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on May 21, 2024. Jan was born on January 29, 1939, in Toledo, the daughter of Harold Snyder and Etta Belle “Billie” (Wilson) Winzeler. Jan often told stories of her many trips to California, as a teenager, via Route 66. While there, she graduated from San...

May 15, 2024

Yvonne M. Gandy, 90, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, at her Ottawa Hills home. Yvonne was born March 5, 1934, to Margaret Baker McGoodwin and Sully Bruce (Mac) McGoodwin in Gallipolis, Ohio. Her family later moved to Cleveland, Ohio where she graduated from Glenville High School and attended Nursing School at City Hospital in Cleveland and The...

May 13, 2024

Ralph (Andy) Andrew Vidak was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Toledo, Ohio. Ralph suddenly passed just after Mother's Day, early morning on May 13th, 2024. He just turned 39 years old in April.

Ralph was lost, as many of us are, but he left a strong impression in the hearts of those who...

May 12, 2024

Kevin Robert Johns, “Jon-Z", 53, of Fremont, Ohio passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer on Sunday, May 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. Kevin was born on Friday, November 13, 1970, in Fremont, Ohio to Robert and Christie Johns. He is survived by his sons, Dylan and Devin; his loving parents, Robert and Christie; his sister, Brandi...

May 12, 2024

William Anthony Sodeman, Jr, M.D., J.D., passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024, after a brief illness. Physician, author, lawyer, avid fly fisherman and, above all, proud father and grandfather, Bill’s wide-ranging passions (fly-fishing, jewelry-making, woodworking, musician, artist, collector) and innate curiosity led to a richly lived life.

Born in New Orleans on March 26,...

May 12, 2024

Gary Foy Bennett, age 88, died on May 12, 2024, at his home at Kingston Residence of Sylvania. He was born July 22, 1935 to the late George (Rex) and Dora Bennett in Windsor, Ontario. Canada. Gary graduated from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario with a BS in Chemical Engineering in 1957. He went on to earn his Master’s...

May 10, 2024

Nannette loved Toledo, where she grew up and lived all her life. She attended McKinley Grade School and graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1953 and the University of Toledo in 1966. She spent twenty-six rewarding years teaching children in the Washington Local School System. She taught high school for thirteen years and elementary for thirteen years. Her favorite...

May 9, 2024

Dennis J. Kassem Sr., age 61, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2024, in Toledo, Ohio. He was born December 21st, 1962 in Buffalo, New York.

He was a skilled tradesman and owned multiple companies. He was always willing to help when called upon. Dennis enjoyed being around loved ones and could always bring a...

May 9, 2024

Robert “Rob” Charles Kyle, age 64, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, after a battle with brain cancer. He was born June 26, 1959, in Detroit Michigan, the son of Robert and Marion (Mann) Kyle.

Rob was a 1977 graduate of Bedford High School. He worked for Brent Industries and owned...

May 9, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Michael Allen Stegman of Perrysburg, OH at the age of 68. Mike passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, surrounded and supported by his wife, Mary Beth, and those that cared for him.

Even though he had several years of health struggles, he was able to appreciate...

May 7, 2024

Brian Stewart Burket passed away on May 7, 2024 at the age of 60.

He served in the US Army from 1983 through 1986. He was stationed in Germany and worked as an infantry medic. He eventually came back to the states and served as a medic in the hospital in Fort Polk, Louisiana.

May 7, 2024

Kathleen M. (Golaszewski) Harpel, known for her giving, outgoing and sociable personality, passed away May 7, 2024, at Hospice of NW Ohio Ebeid Center at the age of 86. Born August 16, 1937, to Valentine & Helen Golaszewski she attended St. Hedwigs' elementary school and was graduate of Central Catholic High School class of 1955. She met her husband...