Paul Mark Bass
Jun 29, 2026
Paul Bass, age 59, passed away on June 29, 2026. Born on March 21, 1967, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Paul and Jennie Bass. He graduated from Macomber-Whitney Vocational School and later pursued nursing studies at The University of Toledo, reflecting his lifelong desire to learn and serve others.
Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four...
Virginia Carol Collins
Aug 1, 2026
Virginia Carol Collins, known as "Ginny," to friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, with her loving son at her side.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, on November 18, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Bertha (Meek) Ormston and Ralph Ormston. She grew up in Toledo, graduating from Waite High School...
William Russell Fleck
Aug 1, 2026
William Russell Fleck, 91, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, and formerly of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, and Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Riverview Healthcare Campus in Oak Harbor.
He was born on June 29, 1935, in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, to William and Emma (Griffith) Fleck. William was a graduate of Lewistown High School in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Following graduation,...
Andrew George Hudec Jr.
Jul 31, 2026
Andrew "Andy" G. Hudec, Jr., 77, passed away on July 31, 2026. Born on December 19, 1948, in Port Clinton, Ohio, he was the son of Andrew and Thelma (Runion) Hudec.
Andy graduated from Port Clinton High School before pursuing higher education in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Ohio Northern University in 1971 and...
Mary Alice Powell
Jul 30, 2026
Mary Alice Powell, The Blade's first food editor, who contributed to the Toledo paper for 73 years, guiding home cooks and restaurant diners alike, died Thursday in her Grand Rapids, Ohio, home. She was 98.
She died of respiratory complications and other health issues, her caretaker Pat Berry said.
"She always took us on an adventure," Ms. Berry said. "She...
Doren Clark Wells
Jul 29, 2026
Doren C. Wells, age 68, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Born on September 14, 1957, in Burlington, Iowa. He dedicated many years of his career to the skilled trades and retired from the Carpenters Local Union. A talented craftsman, Doren was known for his willingness to lend a hand whenever someone needed help building, repairing, or...
Jacqueline Marie Crone
Jul 29, 2026
Jacqueline Marie Crone, 65, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
She was born April 28, 1961, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to Kenneth C. and Nina S. (Harris) Crone. Jacqueline graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1980. For the past 18 years, she had worked as the kitchen manager at Wild Wings...
Ronald James Gecsi
Jul 28, 2026
Ronald James Gecsi passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel May Gecsi and William Gecsi. Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Ann Gecsi (Miller), his daughter, Wendy Goertz Adams (Jason Adams); his son, Rick Gecsi...
James Charles Woodward Jr.
Jul 28, 2026
James Charles Woodward, Jr., 88, of Maumee, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at The Lakes of Monclova. He was born July 30, 1937, in Sylvania, Ohio, to James Sr. and Bernice (Moebius) Woodward.
Jim married Dorothy Dunn on July 31, 1959. They shared 55 years of marriage before her passing on October 27, 2014. He worked as a civil...
Helen Irene Macleod
Jul 27, 2026
Helen Irene Macleod, age 84, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on July 27, 2026.
Born on November 21, 1941, in Derby, England, Helen was the daughter of Arthur and Grace (Turner) Walker. At the age of 15, Helen went to work for Elastic Yarns in Nottingham. She later worked as a Make-Up Sales Consultant for Jacobsons. Helen...
Edward Kevin Fuller
Jul 27, 2026
Edward Kevin "Scotty" Fuller, 77, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on July 27, 2026. Born on May 19, 1949, to Ralph and Madeline V. (Ellis) Fuller. On September 27, 1975, Scotty married the love of his life, Pamela Marie Stahl.
A 1967 graduate of Whitney Vocational High School, Scotty answered the call to serve his country...
Gerald Gene Ryan
Jul 26, 2026
Gerald "Jerry" Gene Ryan, Sr. was born on March 15, 1930 to Daniel J and Elsie M Ryan in Toledo, Ohio and passed peacefully at 96 years young on July 26, 2026. Preceded in death by his wife Joan Clarice (Mandery) Ryan, parents Daniel and Elsie, in-laws Helen and Rudy Mandery, brother Daniel J Jr., sister Patricia Wonser, brother-in-law Norman...
Mark S Tarolli
Jul 26, 2026
Mark S. Tarolli , born November 15, 1954, passed away on Sunday July 26, 2026 after battling many years of mental illness.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Gloria Tarolli. He is survived by his sisters Janis (Michael) Kerul, Gail (Dave) Bertz and brothers Gary, Jerry (Natalie) and Roger (Shelly) Tarolli as well as numerous nieces...
Gerald Gene Ryan, Sr.
Jul 26, 2026
Gerald "Jerry" Gene Ryan, Sr. was born on March 15, 1930 to Daniel J and Elsie M Ryan in Toledo, Ohio and passed peacefully at 96 years young on July 26, 2026. Preceded in death by his wife Joan Clarice (Mandery) Ryan, parents Daniel and Elsie, in-laws Helen and Rudy Mandery, brother Daniel J Jr., sister Patricia Wonser, brother-in-law Norman...
Gene Lavern VanHoosear
Jul 25, 2026
Gene Lavern Van Hoosear, 69, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away on July 25, 2026. Born on February 28, 1957, in Coldwater, Michigan, Gene was a man who never met a stranger and who lived every single day with purpose, generosity, and a deep love for the people around him. Gene was raised on a farm and spent a lot of...
Gloria Streiffert
Jul 25, 2026
Gloria M. Streiffert
Gloria Streiffert passed away on July 25, 2026, at Ohio Living Swan Creek in Toledo, where she had resided since 2021. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mary (Roffe) and Ennio "Daniel" Guazzaloca, she was very proud of her Italian heritage. She graduated from South Philadelphia High School for Girls. The first time she voted was for Franklin D....
Jay David Lutes
Jul 25, 2026
Jay D. Lutes, 59 of Northwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Mercy St. Vincent Medial Center, Toledo, Ohio. Jay was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 30, 1967, and graduated from Northwood High School, class of 1985. He married the love of his life, Diane Marie Cline, on January 17, 1995. Jay worked in steel manufacturing...
Mina F Rickard
Jul 23, 2026
Mina (Henz) Rickard, 95, of Toledo, passed away on July 23, 2026. She was born on March 6, 1931, in Ravolzhausen , Germany. It was in Germany that she met Charles Rickard while he was serving in the U.S. Army. They were married on January 29, 1953, and made their home in Toledo, Ohio, where they raised their son, Christopher....
Jacqueline Divine Keim
Jul 23, 2026
With hearts full of love and remembrance, we announce the peaceful passing of Jacqueline D. Keim on July 23, 2026. Born on January 20, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, Jacqueline lived a life marked by love, laughter, and unwavering strength. She passed away at home, joining her beloved husband, Jerry Lee Keim (deceased Nov 2002), and dear son, Gregg Keim (Feb...
Brant Justin Lora
Jul 22, 2026
Brant J. Lora was born March 21, 1966 in Cherry Point, NC to Rosmarie & Dan Lora. Brant grew up in McComb, Ohio where he was a wrestler and proud member of McComb Panthers football including being part of the 1983 state football championship team.
Brant was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan and rarely missed a game. He took...
