Laura Jean Chechak Laura Jean was born a true Texas girl on February 9, 1948, to Dorothy Mae (Jahnke) Hughes and Earl C. Hughes in Waco, TX. She was raised in her early years by her mom and her Jahnke grandparents on a cotton and cattle farm near Mart, TX. She loved all of her animals and the many...
Marla Donnette Cortland, age 44, passed away on December 27, 2021. She was born in Toledo on June 30, 1977 to Morreece and Doris Cortland. Marla was a graduate of Jesup Scott High School. She was always upbeat, full of life and possessed a beautiful spirit. She is survived by her mother, Doris Cortland; children, Marshawn Cole, Mickel, Narciese,...
Gary Donzell Howell, age 68, died on December 26, 2021, at Arbors of Sylvania Nursing Home. He was born on February 20, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio to Donzell Howell and Agnes Louise Moody. Gary graduated from Jesup W. Scott High School, class of 1973. He attended Robinson Jr. High and Lincoln Elementary. He loved spending time with his family...
David Lynn Reedy, age 66, died peacefully at Ebeid Hospice. David was born on January 19, 1955 in Tucson, AZ to the late Nathaniel Harvey Reedy and Lola Pauline (Blevins) Reedy. He graduated from Flowing Wells High School, Tucson, AZ and also served in the U.S. Army. David also attended Northern Arizona University, Pima Jr. College. From there on,...
Richard S. Bachar, of Sylvania, Ohio and formerly of Bay City, Michigan, beloved father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly in his home on December 24th, 2021, at the age of 74. Richard was born August 30, 1947, the son of Richard and Helen (Horvath) Bachar. Richard attended St. Stanislaus High School in Bay City and (then) Penta County Vocational...
Linda Wentling, age 76, wife of Clyde Wentling, passed away at The Glendale Assisted living facility on December 23, 2021. She was daughter to Clara and Ray Wentz of Vanlue. She left behind her dearly loved husband of 56 years. She is survived by Clyde; their children, Lisa, Brian, and Aaron; and three grandchildren. Linda earned degrees at Findlay...
Jo Ann (Keeley) Zunk, 86, of Toledo, OH, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born July 14, 1935 to Robert and Ruth Keeley. She was a graduate of Waite High School. She worked her way up through the ranks at Toledo Trustcorp Bank, retiring from the Department of Bank Investments. She was Past President Riverview Yacht Club...
Angelina (Angie) Michelle Tammarine, age 55, peacefully graduated into heaven on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, following a brief hospitalization admission at The University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC). She was surrounded by family and friends during her complete hospital stay and at the time of her death. Angie was born on December 15th, 1966 to the late Consuelo and...
Torrance Richard Cambridge, age 66, passed away on December 21, 2021 in Toledo. He was born on March 7, 1956 in Toledo to Melvin Cambridge and Mable Thompson. Torrance attended high school in Cleveland and was always a self-employed man. His work included, inventor, scientist, writer, and reporter. When he wasn't working, Torrance enjoyed reading. Torrance is survived by...
Linda Marlene Carpino began life on November 3, 1946, in Clarksburg, W.V. to the late “Carpy” Americo F. and the late Constance (LeRoy) Carpino. They moved to Lorain, Ohio where Linda attended school and went on to Lorain Community College. She continued her education in Library Science at Miami University in Miami, Ohio and at Western Michigan University, achieving...
Barbara L. (Mlotzek) Owens passed away December 19, 2021. She was born April 14, 1944 to Joe and Virginia Mlotzek. She was a lifelong resident of Point Place, and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was always the focus of her life. She had an open and loving heart. She was a homemaker for many years, caring...
Joy Gingrich, age 75, passed away on December 18, 2021. She was born on November 26, 1946 in Toledo to the late Jack and Reva (Nolan) Frost. Joy is survived by her son, Darrell Rieger, as well as 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and her beloved cat, Hannah.
RUTHERFORD, Charles S., known as “Chuck” or “Charlie” to family and friends, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2021 in his Oregon home, surrounded by his family. He was born to Hubert and Ocie (Stewart) Rutherford on October 31, 1939 in Bristol Tennessee. He retired from Blanchard Tree Co. as the Manager of the Tree Division, where...
Helen Jean (Courtney) Covell, age 95, died peacefully Thursday, December 16th, at Monroe Promedica Hospital following a brief illness. She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing. She was born August 23, 1926 in Sylvania, Ohio to C.V. and Ruth Courtney. She graduated from Burnham High School and attended Davis Business College. She held jobs at...
Kyle Cox, 63, passed away in her home on December 16, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Kyle was born in Toledo, OH, on November 23, 1958 to William and Sharon (Vining) Aston. She attended Waite High School, graduating in 1976. Kyle married Danny Cox on August 8, 1976. She worked at McDonald’s for many years, and also...
Harriett L. Shimel (Campbell), age 77, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was born November 18, 1944. She was the daughter of Glen and Lydia (Reed) Campbell. She married Emery Shimel September 24, 1965, he precedes her in death. Harriett was a loving mother and grandmother. She had many children both biological and not. Harriett was a very...
Diane Scribner left us for her next journey on December 12th, 2021. She died at home in Toledo, Ohio at the age of 59. She was born on September 27th, 1962 to Doug and Irene Scribner in Toledo, Ohio. Diane was well known in the Toledo area with a career that allowed her to shine in the world of...
Donna J. (Myers) Kramer, “Ma Kramer”, age 90, of Point Place passed away Tuesday December 14, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born April 27, 1931 to Nelson and Isabelle Myers in Jersey Shore, PA. Upon graduation from Jersey Shore High School, she worked at the telephone company in Williamsport, PA. She met her future husband, Edward Kramer...
Joseph “Joe" Raymond Zdunczyk, age 85, entered into his eternal rest on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. A lifelong resident of Toledo, OH and FT Myers Beach, FL, Joe had a 70 year career in writing and recording music for RCA, performing in his band The Cavallier’s and later The Joe Raymond Trio. He also taught music in the parochial...
Doris J. Berta passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Spring Meadows Senior Community Center in Holland, Ohio. She was born Doris Dennick on October 29, 1946 to Marie and John Dennick in Lorain, Ohio. Doris attended the University of Toledo and then began working at Owens Illinois. While working at Owens Illinois, she met her husband Larry....