Brittany Smillie
Jan 19, 2026
Brittany Smillie, age 40, of Perrysburg Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2026, at Mercy Health Perrysburg Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born on January 6, 1986, in Norwalk, Ohio.
Brittany was the beloved daughter of Glen Smillie and Kandy Ostheimer Smillie, and a loving mother to her son, Stylz, and daughters, Selyseon and Jymeire Williams. She was...
Thomas L. Rogers
Jan 18, 2026
Thomas L. Rogers, age 84, was born on August 1, 1941, in Pulaski, Virginia, to Benjamin and Callie (Mabe) Rogers. He passed away at his home in Toledo, Ohio, on January 18, 2026, with his son by his side, due to congestive heart failure.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Wilson-Rogers, and by his brothers, Joe, Fred, George,...
Illa Rose Sarno
Jan 17, 2026
Illa Rose (Culler) Sarno, age 94, passed peacefully with family present on January 17, 2026.
She was born August 31, 1931, to Milton J. and Clara D. (Leininger) Culler in Delta, Ohio.
Illa married James D. Sarno on March 10, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio. They divorced in 1975.
Illa was a graduate of Swanton High School and moved from Swanton to Toledo after...
Maria Lynn Chesher
Jan 16, 2026
With profound sorrow and love, we remember and honor the life of Maria Lynn Chesher, whose presence shaped countless lives through quiet strength, unwavering compassion, and fierce devotion to those she loved. Maria, 50, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away in the early morning hours of January 16, 2026, just moments after reaching her fiftieth birthday, a milestone she fought to...
Shirley M. Nelson
Jan 14, 2026
Shirley Marie Nelson, age 75, of Northwood, Ohio, passed away at the Gardens of St. Francis in Oregon. Shirley was born on March 18, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio, to the late William Richard Weist and Marie Irene (Adams) Weist.
Raised in Northwood, Shirley attended Lark Elementary School and Northwood High School. Later in life, she proudly earned her GED and continued...
Priscilla Bell
Jan 13, 2026
Priscilla Bell, age 61, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away in her home on January 13, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1964, in Jackson Mississippi, the daughter of Doretha and Preston Sparkman.
Priscilla attended and graduated from Cody High School in Detroit, Michigan, and continued her education at U of D, earning a degree in nursing. Priscilla began her career...
Peggy A. Sparkman
Jan 13, 2026
Peggy Ann Sparkman, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on January 13, 2026.
Peggy was born on April 2,1963 in Jackson, Mississippi, the daughter of Doretha and Preston Sparkman. She attended and graduated from Cody High School, and later attended Community College in Detroit, Michigan. Peggy worked several jobs after being a stay at home mother, for the better half of 12...
William K. Johnson I
Jan 12, 2026
William K. Johnson I of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the age of 84, at St. Vincents Hospital in Toledo, Ohio.
William was born on April 19, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio to Lawrence and Inez Johnson. William attended and graduated from Scott High School. He then met his wife, Julia Contreras, where they were married for...
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...