Julie A. Keller
2026
Julie (Meyer) Keller, age 73, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, surrounded by her immediate family. She died almost forty years to the day of the passing of her hero and favorite person, her beloved father, Virgil.
Born in 1952 in Elkhart, Indiana, Julie grew up in Ashland, Ohio. She was a dancer and excellent singer...
Dennis E. Gamertsfelder
Feb 16, 2026
Dennis "Denny" Eugene Gamertsfelder, 76, of Fremont, Ohio passed away February 16, 2026 at Fremont Hospital. During treatments he bravely volunteered for clinical trials to help advance cancer research. Denny was born April 23, 1949 in Fremont, Ohio to Owen Franklin and Willah Jane (Mitchell) Gamertsfelder. On September 27, 1975 he married the love of his life Paula Jean Sheidler...
John Blaine Peters II
Feb 15, 2026
John "Blaine" Peters II, 31 of Toledo, Ohio beloved father, husband, son, brother, cousin and friend, was taken far too soon on February 15, 2026. Born May 2, 1994, Blaine lived loudly, loved fiercely, and left an unforgettable mark on everyone he met.
Blaine's whole world was his two-year-old son, John Blaine "Junior" Peters III. Every day with Junior was...
Jeremiah Sisto Garza
Feb 13, 2026
"I live my life one day at a time! Also I'm blessed to be a father! My two boys come before anything!"
Jeremiah Sisto "Miah" Garza, age 33, was born on March 4, 1992, at Mercy Hospital in Tiffin, Ohio. He was laid to rest on February 13, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, in Tiffin,Ohio. Miah loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, and...
Nancy Kapudjija
Feb 13, 2026
Nancy was born on October 16, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to Ed and Margaret Monahan. As the middle of five children, she shared a special bond with her older brother Mike and developed a lifelong love of caring for others while helping raise her younger siblings, Tim and Brian. She loved reading, cooking with her mother, and making friends with...
Tammy M. Simon
Feb 12, 2026
Tammy Michelle (Leskow) Simon, age 58, went to be with our Lord on February 12, 2026.She was born January 6,1968 in Toledo, Ohio, to Richard and Carolyn Leskow. Tammy was a 1986 graduate of Whitmer High School. She went on to serve in multiple management roles throughout her career.Tammy grew up spending cherished time at her family cottage, a place...
Helen Elden
Feb 12, 2026
Helen Elden, age 88, of Sylvania, Ohio passed away February 12, 2026, at Sunset Village in Sylvania. Helen was born in LaSalle, Michigan on January 20, 1938, to Helen (Adler) Smith and Vermont Smith.Surviving are her children, Mark (Angel) Elden, Vicki (Robert) Beard, and John (Amanda Planisek) Elden, Jr.; 5 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren; and sister, Joyce Staelgraeve of...
Tyrone Emmitt Watson
Feb 10, 2026
Tyrone “Ronnie” Emmitt Watson, Age 77, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on February 10, 2026, at The University of Toledo Medical Center. Tyrone was born in Toledo, OH on July 16, 1948. He leaves to cherish his memory; daughters, Karen Arnold, Anita, Juanita, Regina and Wanda Rosvanis, Valentina Slaughter; brother, Antonio V. Watson (Goleda); Sisters, June M. Gaston and Katyna...
Holli M. Barrett
Feb 9, 2026
Holli Marie Barrett, born November 16, 1990, passed away surrounded by love. Holli will be remembered for her contagious laugh, fun-loving spirit, and the warmth she brought into every room. She is survived by her children, Zander, Spencer, Kaiser, and Amelia; her mother, Sherry; her father, Rich; her grandmother, Carol; her sisters, Sherrianne and Lamanda; her nieces, Vivianne and Everleigh;...
Richard P. Knape
Feb 9, 2026
Richard (Dick) P. Knape of Defiance, OH, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at CHP Inpatient Hospice in Defiance, surrounded by family. He was born April 1, 1945, to Paul R. and Regina M. (Bischoff) Knape. He was Baptized as an infant in the Christian Faith and Confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Adams Ridge Road, Defiance.
Richard was the oldest...
Phyllis Ann Bach
Feb 8, 2026
Hello, my name is Phyllis Ann (Shaw) Bach. I was born on August 13, 1951, and I passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, surrounded by love and my family.
I had a wonderful life. I grew up in the community of Rising Sun, where I made many cherished memories with family and friends. I met my husband, Dan, because...
Donovan J. Estrada
Feb 7, 2026
Donovan J. Estrada, 46, of Toledo, Ohio, suddenly passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Donovan was born and raised in Toledo and was the beloved son of Juan Estrada and Becky Peregoy Estrada. He is survived by his siblings, Jacob Estrada and Rachel Loya, and his cherished children, Delaney, Aubrey, Miles, Miranda, and Cali, who were the greatest joys of...
Lori Norris
Feb 7, 2026
Lori Norris, age 64, passed away on February 7, 2026. Born on September 3, 1961, Lori lived a life defined by love, creativity, curiosity, and deep devotion to her family.
Of all the titles Lori held, the one she wore most proudly was Paparoo. Being a grandma was her greatest joy, and she poured her heart into that role, offering comfort,...
Verla Cole
Feb 7, 2026
Verla Cole, age 69, passed away on February 7, 2026, surrounded by her children. She was born on November 26, 1956, and spent her life devoted to her family, creating a home filled with warmth, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Verla was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Cole; her sister, Brenda Estes; and her parents, Joan and Ernie Estes.
She...
Janet E. Lamb
Feb 6, 2026
Janet Ellen Lamb, 80, of Sylvania Ohio passed away on February 6, 2026, surrounded by family.
She was born on May 20, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio to James & Mildred Sierman. She was a loving housewife, mother and grandmother, who made everyone feel welcomed and loved.
Janet was known for her incredible generosity, wisdom and hospitality. She loved garage saling, baking, spending...
Charles P. Boddiger, Jr.
Feb 5, 2026
Charles Peter Boddiger, Jr. of Fayette, OH, died on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon, OH.
Charles was born on October 31, 1937 in Lanark, IL, the son of Charles P. and Ruth (Melzer) Boddiger. He was married to Elizabethann (Wingard) in 1965. She preceded him in death in 2007.
He was a career semi-truck driver. He especially enjoyed...
Craig L. Pym
Feb 3, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Craig L. Pym, 65, of Oregon, OH, unexpectedly in his home on February 3rd, 2026. He was born on December 12, 1960 in Toledo, OH to Bonnie B. (Wensinger) Pym and L. Byron Pym.
Craig was a 1980 Graduate of Roy C. Start High School where he enjoyed choir and musical productions. Craig...
Charles Altenbaugh II
Feb 3, 2026
Our beloved father, Charles “Chuckie” Altenbaugh II, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the age of 61 surrounded by the ones he loved.
He is survived by his mother, Connie E. Bork; sisters, Christine E. Bartic, Rebecca R. Williams-Bryant; and brother, Christian L. Altenbaugh.
He was born at Riverside Hospital on October 12, 1964. His childhood...
Carla LeAnn Phillips
Feb 3, 2026
Carla LeAnn Phillips, age 75, of Wayne, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, Ohio.
She was born July 27, 1950, in Fostoria, Ohio, to the late Joseph Richard “Dick” Alexander and JoAnn Marie (Schmeltz) Alexander. Carla married Bob Phillips on May 7, 2001, in Wayne, Ohio. He preceded her in death...
Bernard Graham Tilanus
Feb 2, 2026
Bernard “Bernie” Tilanus, age 80, passed away peacefully at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio, on February 2, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Bernie was born on August 18, 1945, in East London, South Africa. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a celebrated figure in South African...