Thomas "Tom" Czarnecki
Feb 23, 2021
On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, Tom, age 72, passed away after a lengthy illness. Tom was a native Toledoan who graduated from Central Catholic High School (1966), and the University of Toledo (BA, 1970; MBA 1978). Tom served in the Army at Fort Dix, NJ, during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1976. Tom worked for a...
Richard L. Griffin, Jr.
Feb 19, 2021
Richard L. Griffin, Jr., age 71, died unexpectedly on February 19, 2021 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born on November 7, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Richard L. Griffin, Sr. and Ethel Lucille Swain. Richard has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and served 15 courageous months in the United States Marines where...
Robert S. Tarbuskovich
Feb 19, 2021
Robert “Bob” Steven Tarbuskovich, 71, of Oak Harbor, Ohio passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 in an Oak Harbor auto accident. He was born on October 15, 1949 in Tacoma, Washington, the son of John and Josephine (Piscitello) Tarbuskovich. He was a 1969 graduate of Leigh High School in San Jose, California. Following graduation, he was drafted into the...
Frederick H. Laney
Feb 19, 2021
Frederick H. Laney, age 85, of Toledo, OH, passed away on February 19, 2021. He was born December 1, 1935 to parents, Fred and Lydia. In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Dudley and niece, Brenda. Fred was employed by various furniture stores and had decorated many homes. He was an artist...
Richard "Rick" Stickley
Feb 18, 2021
Richard "Rick" Stickley, age 69 of Whitehouse, OH, passed away on February 18, 2021 with his family by his side. Rick could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. He worked at Chrysler Machining Plant for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, Denise Stickley and daughter, Kelly Scott.
Lenore K. Strauss
Feb 18, 2021
Lenore K. Strauss, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 18, 2021. She was born on January 11, 1945 in Toledo, OH to Leonard and Mary Nowicki. A graduate of Central Catholic High School. She was married to her high school sweetheart of 49 years Douglas, and he passed away on March 2, 2014. Lenore enjoyed...
Rodney T. Weiler
Feb 18, 2021
Rodney Thomas Weiler, 59, born in his favorite place of Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Robert and Margaret Weiler (Maney), was surrounded by love and cheered on by his family as he ascended into the peace, love, and freedom of Heaven from his Dorr St home at 1:15am on the 18th of February 2021. Rod was a big kid with an...
Eric J. Maxwell
Feb 18, 2021
Eric J. Maxwell, age 56, beloved son of Janice M. Maxwell and brother of Darin L. Maxwell, passed away after a brief illness on February 18, 2021 at UTMC in Toledo, Ohio. He was a soulful individual, compassionate, witty and loved by everyone who knew him. Eric graduated from Bryan High School, attended Owens Community College and The University...
Jerome "Jerry" L. Rymers
Feb 18, 2021
Jerry Rymers, 68, of Toledo, OH, passed away from heart failure on February 18, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. He was the son of John R. and Elizabeth (Betty) M. Rymers, born in Toledo on July 2, 1952. Fraternal grandparents were Lowell and Helen Rymers. Maternal grandparents were Edward and Nancy (Anastasia) Garwacki. Jerry served in...
Frederick "Freddie" Joseph
Feb 16, 2021
Frederick (Freddie) Alan Joseph, age 67, of Sylvania, Ohio passed peacefully in his home with his family by his side, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Freddie was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 18, 1953. He is survived by his loving wife, Lara Joseph, his children, Lisa and Tony Joseph, his granddaughter Liliana Joseph, brother George Joseph, sister Barbara...
Becky L. Carr
Feb 14, 2021
Becky Lynn Carr never complained. She never asked “why me” when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at age 67. She never felt sorry for herself when she’d return from chemo infusions, feeling sick and weak. Instead, she’d grab a spade and head to her garden. She spoke softly, in a way that brimmed with love and felt like...
Douglas M. Hojnacki
Feb 14, 2021
Douglas M. Hojnacki , 68 of Toledo, OH passed away peacefully the morning of February 14th, 2021 surrounded by family after a long struggle with multiple health issues. He was born on August 7th, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio, where he was raised with his four brothers. He later moved to Syracuse, NY where he went on to get a...
Tempa M. Grebe
Feb 12, 2021
Tempa Mae Grebe was born on November 5, 1924 in Carlisle, KY to Shellie and Edward Greene. While still an infant she, along with her brothers and sister: Heber, Thurmond, Ewell, Laura, and Fernald moved to a farm in Hillsboro, Ohio. Tobacco was the main crop along with pigs, chickens, and corn. Tempa loved to share many stories about...
David E. Stickles
Feb 12, 2021
David Ernest Stickles, age 56, was born April 19, 1963 and passed away February 12, 2021. He attended Newbury, Jones, MacComber and Libbey schools. David worked for Buck Brothers Asphalt for 11 years. David loved spending time with his family and friends, playing his guitar, cooking out, and drinking Milwaukee’s best ice with his best buddy Marty Buck. He...
Eleanor D. Laraby
Feb 11, 2021
Eleanor Laraby passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, February 11th after a long battle with an illness. A loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Eleanor was the matriarch for five generations, leading by example in every way from her first job at Jugs Bowling Lanes to managing Rays Party Store until achieving her goal of owning Buckeye Carryout....
Thomas J. Byrne
Feb 10, 2021
Thomas J. Byrne age 70 passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2021. Tom was born in Toledo to Hobart and Margaret Byrne on December 15, 1950. He was a graduate of Macomber High School. Tom was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, and of course, The Ohio State Buckeyes. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends....
Shirley J. Smith
Feb 8, 2021
Shirley J. (Cook) Smith, 92, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021. She was born on May 26, 1928 to Orville and Gladys Cook. Shirley grew up in Toledo, Ohio and attended Whitmer High School and the University of Toledo, where she was the first female drum major/majorette to perform at the Glass Bowl. While at the University of...
Thomas R. Wagner
Feb 5, 2021
Thomas Russell Wagner was born October 8, 1933 and went to meet his heavenly father on February 5, 2021. Tom leaves behind his beloved wife, Evelyn Louise Wagner, whom he shared 37 years of wonderful and magical moments and memories with. He is grateful for the loving care she gave right up to his final days. Tom also leaves...
Doreen C. Evick
Feb 1, 2021
Doreen Carol Evick (Germain) passed peacefully in her sleep on February 1, 2021 at the age of 72. Doreen was born on August 29, 1948 at Toledo Hospital to Doris and Carl Germain. She was a 1967 graduate of DeVilbiss High School where she participated in the A Cappella Choir. After retiring from Mercy Health Partners, Doreen took great...
Ruth E Homuth
Feb 1, 2021
Ruth E. Homuth, 73, of Wauseon,Ohio passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021. Ruth was born February 9, 1947 in Cleveland to the late Ralph and Ruth (McCullough) Homuth. Prior to moving to Wauseon, Ruth resided in Ashland, Ohio, retiring from Samaritan Hospital. Ruth is survived by her brother Robert Homuth (Lyn) of Warren, Massachusetts, sister Sandra (James) Crossland...