Toledo attorney John Czarnecki passed away on January 9, 2021 surrounded by his family and his two dogs. For over four decades, John was a preeminent and widely-admired figure in Toledo’s legal community. An indispensable resource to colleagues and a mentor to young lawyers, particularly those interested in the practice of criminal law, John shared generously of his time...
Early on the morning of January 9, 2021, Loretta went the be with her heavenly Father. The child of Dominic Jozefowicz and Clara Malecki, she was delivered on June 13, 1935 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Toledo, OH where she remained a lifelong resident. She attended St. Stanislaus school (class of 49') and went to Harriet Whitney High School....
Dorothy (Bowman) McFarland, 87, of Toledo, Ohio left this life on January 6, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born December 6, 1933 in Ida, Michigan to Lloyd and Gertrude Bowman and was one of five children. As a young woman, she owned and worked at the Dairy Barn in Ida, MI and worked at A&W...
William, Bill, Billy Adkins entered this world on February 9, 1975 at 10 pm, the 4th child of Raelene Bea Adkins and Glenn David Adkins. He was born in Toledo, Ohio at Toledo Hospital and he left this world at Toledo Hospital on Tuesday morning, January 5th, 2021 . He was 45 years old. Bill was preceded in death...
Paul E. Owczarzak, 76, of Toledo, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Paul was born on November 8, 1944 to the late Loretta and Emil Owczarzak. Paul retired from The Andersons in 2015. He was the proud father of his children and an ornery trickster of his grandchildren. He was an avid nascar fan and always rooted for...
"End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path...one that we all must take. The grey rain curtain of this world rolls back...and all turns to silver glass. And then you see it. White shores, and beyond. A far green country, under a swift sunrise..." - J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Teresa “Terri” Ruth...
On Monday, January 4th, 2021 Kenneth R. Klem, loving husband and father of two, passed away at the age of 71. Ken was born on September 19, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio. He attended St. Johns, Woodward High school, and took college classes at Owens and the University of Toledo. From 1969-1971 Ken served as a member of the United...
Monday January 4th, 2021 Rosemary Jane Hart lost her battle with Dementia. After receiving love and affirmation from her family she peacefully drifted away from this earth. Rosemary was born in Maine to George and Margaret (Long) Coffin. She was known by everyone who knew and loved her as Rosie. Growing up she always loved crocheting, painting, and riding...
Tracy L. Gleason, 57, of Swanton passed away January 4, 2021, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Morenci, MI on September 26, 1963 to Joanna (Wood, Gleason) Spiess and the late Norman Gleason. Tracy was a 1982 graduate of Evergreen High School. In 1999 he married Lisa (Guyer) Witte, who survives. He...
Ronald Pappas, age 83, passed away on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021. He was born September 18th, 1937 to Gust and Evelyn (Harrison) Pappas. He grew up in South Toledo and was a 1955 graduate of Macomber High School. He worked at Libbey Owens Ford for 30 years. After retirement in 1989, he moved to Florida with his wife, Bonnie....
Alfredo “Freddie” Perez de Tagle died peacefully from complications of COVID-19 surrounded by his family on January 3, 2021, in Maumee, Ohio, and to the tune of his recording of “Till There Was You.” He was 67 years old. He was grateful for the support and encouragement from friends, family and the numerous groups he was involved with, and...
Phyllis J. Smith, age 91, passed away peacefully January 2, 2021 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born in Detroit Michigan to William and Marie Thomas June 10, 1929. She graduated from Miller High School in Detroit in 1947 and attended Wayne State University in 1948. The family moved to Toledo Ohio in 1949. She worked...
Joanne M. Dougherty, 85 of Oregon, passed away on January 2, 2021 at Kingston of Perrysburg. She was born on October 13,1935 in Toledo, Ohio to Harold and Louise Henry. Joanne had worked for Oregon City Schools for 25 years and when she retired was head cook for Starr elementary. She enjoyed Bingo and going to the casino. She...
Lynn Ann Tolland age 67 of Toledo, passed away December 31st, 2020 at Cleveland University Hospital. With extreme courage she was battling liver disease and while awaiting organ transplant fell victim to Covid 19. Lynn was the first of four children born to Fred and Leta Lauffer on October 21st, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio. She was a 1971 graduate...
Leonard E. Jacobs passed away into the presence of his Lord and Savior on December 30, 2020. He was born in Monroe MI on December 31, 1947 to Donald and Francis Jacobs. After moving to Toledo he attended Whitmer high school graduating in 1965, he then continued his education at Macomber Whitney in Tool and Die. He began his...
Eileen Trawinski, 95, passed away at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, OH, on December 30, 2020. Born May 6, 1925 in Toledo, OH, she was the daughter of Frank P. and Minnie (Gladieux) Baker. After attending Central Catholic High School and graduating from St. Mary’s Academy in Monroe, MI, Eileen was employed as a telephone operator for Ohio Bell...
Richard "Tiny" Ankenbrandt died Monday, December 28, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio, from complications related to COVID-19. He was 80 years old. Born February 5, 1940, in Maumee, to Joseph William "Joe" and Nellie Jane (Mackey) Ankenbrandt, Richard was the youngest of the family’s first five sons and one of 14 children altogether. His mother, Nellie,...
Dr. Frederick T. Guy, Jr., DDS of Toledo Ohio was born in Little Rock Arkansas on January 11, 1930 to Frederick T. Guy, Sr. and Nokomis Hampton and passed away in Toledo, Ohio on December 28, 2020. He Graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta Georgia where he met his wife Altoise who was a student attending Spelmen College also...
Karen Keith, 65, of Lima, passed away Sunday evening, December 27, 2020, at her residence as a result of an apartment fire. Karen was born on September 23, 1955 in Jackson, MI to Joseph Lee and Roberta Jean (Rowe) Stone. She is survived by her mother, Roberta Jean (Rowe) Stone of Brooklyn, MI; son, Jeremy Campbell of Perrysburg, OH;...
Karen Keith, 65, of Lima, passed away Sunday evening, December 27, 2020, at her residence as a result of an apartment fire. Karen was born on September 23, 1955 in Jackson, MI to Joseph Lee and Roberta Jean (Rowe) Stone. She is survived by her mother, Roberta Jean (Rowe) Stone of Brooklyn, MI; son, Jeremy Campbell of Perrysburg, OH; ...