Ila J. Ellis
Jan 28, 2026
Ila J. Ellis, 93, of Oak Harbor, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Stein Hospice Inpatient Unit in Sandusky, OH. She was born April 9, 1932, in Oak Harbor to John W. and Luella I. (Beier) Risch. Ila graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1950.
On June 14, 1952, in Oak Harbor, she married Frank L. Ellis,...
Michael F. French
Jan 28, 2026
Michael F French, born November 6, 1941, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and longtime director of the Rossford Public Library, passed away surrounded by the legacy of a life well lived. Likable, friendly, and accepting, Mike had an easy generosity of spirit and a quick wit that made people feel instantly at ease. When asked how he was...
Katherine Kay Frisby
Jan 27, 2026
Katherine (Spitnale) Frisby, 68, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2026. She was born on June 9, 1957. Kathy married her loving husband Charles "Bill" Frisby on September 7, 2002 in which she enjoyed traveling and living the country life with.
Kathy graduated from Roy C. Start High School in Toledo, Ohio, in 1976 and went on to graduate...
Rodney David Owens
Jan 27, 2026
Rodney David Owens, 72, of Grove City, Ohio, and formerly of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his residence. He was born April 2, 1953, in Port Clinton, Ohio.
Rodney proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1972 to 1975. He built a long and successful career in the printing industry, beginning as...
Michael Barton Lang
Jan 26, 2026
Michael Barton Lang, age 83, of Waterville, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2026, at home, peacefully and surrounded by the love of his devoted wife. Born on October 19, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, Michael was the son of the late William E. and Virginia C. (Barton) Lang. He graduated from Toledo Scott High School and went on...
Donna Joy Ortyl
Jan 26, 2026
Joy Ortyl, 80, of Perrysburg, OH (formerly of Ottawa Hills) passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Born to Pauline and Noel McClure, Joy graduated from DeVilbiss H.S. in 1963 and received B.Ed. (magna cum laude) and M.Ed. degrees from the University of Toledo. At UT, she was a member of the dancing...
Symini Rai Moore
Jan 23, 2026
If you ever met Symini Rai Moore, you remember her smile. It was the kind that lit up a room instantly-the kind that made people feel seen, welcomed, and cared for without her ever having to say a word. At 15 years old, Symini carried kindness and compassion far beyond her years. Symini was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece,...
Jose Cardenas
Jan 23, 2026
Jose Cardenas, 87, of Perrysburg, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 peacefully in his home. Jose was born January 24, 1938 in the small town of Dolores, Texas to Atanacio and Jovita (Rodriguez) Cardenas.
For 27 years, Jose put his creativity and close attention to detail to work in Pemberville, OH, welding for Modine. He retired in 2006.
The melody to Jose’s...
Steven Michael Forgette III
Jan 22, 2026
Steven M. Forgette, III age 29, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on March 25, 1996, in Toledo, to Steven Forgette II and Sarah (Garza) Forgette.
Steven was known for his big, cheesy smile and his ability to light up any room he walked into. He loved being surrounded by family and friends and...
Samuel Martin
Jan 22, 2026
Samuel Peter Creagh Martin, age 41, passed away on January 22, 2026 at Flower Hospital. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 13, 1984 to Jacqueline Anne (Poole) Martin and the late Donald Creagh Martin, MD.
A graduate of Ottawa Hills High School (class of '02) and Gettysburg College (class of '06) with a Bachelor of Arts in English, Sam...
Merla Jahns
Jan 22, 2026
Merla L. Jahns, (age 98), passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026 at the Elizabeth Scott Community. Born in Duncansville, Pennsylvania on September 5, 1927, to James and Grace (Kyler) Rickert, Merla was a life-long resident of the Toledo area. After graduating from Libbey High School in 1945, Merla was employed most of her working life by the former Medical...
Patricia Spychala
Jan 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Patricia Rosemary Doyle Spychala
Patricia (Pat) was born May 31,1935 to Franklin and Mary Doyle. She was called home to heaven January 21,2026. She passed at home peacefully surrounded by her family. Patricia graduated from Maumee High School and then earned a degree in Business Technology from the University of Toledo. Patricia held numerous jobs including working...
Carol DeShetler
Jan 21, 2026
Carol DeShetler was born on February 10, 1947. She was one of two daughters and one son born to Frederick and Rita (Reinlein) DeShetler. A lifelong resident of Toledo, Ohio, Carol graduated from St. Ursula Academy. She was a longtime employee of Rite-Aid pharmacy. Carol was a very generous person who was both artistically and musically talented. A devout Catholic,...
Jack Emmitt
Jan 21, 2026
Jack A. Emmitt
Jack A. Emmitt, 82, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on January 21, 2026.
Jack was born on June 14, 1943, to Alvin and Naiomi Emmitt. He graduated from Woodward High School in 1962 and went on to build a long and dedicated career as a heavy machine operator at Libbey-Owens-Ford, where he worked...
Jo Ann "JJ" Johnson
Jan 21, 2026
Jo Ann "JJ" Johnson passed away suddenly on the morning of January 21, 2026, at the age of 76. Born prematurely in Highland Park, Michigan, she was the youngest of three children of Clayton and Grace (Heimke) Johnson. A miracle from the very beginning, JJ spent her life surprising others in the most wonderful ways.
Raised in a home filled...
Marilyn Rosebrock
Jan 21, 2026
Marilyn J. Rosebrock, 97, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Marilyn was born in Port Clinton, Ohio, January 31, 1928 to Fredrick and Freda (Miller) Meyer. On May 17, 1952, she married the love of her life, Ernest Rosebrock. In 1972, they started Rosebrock Campers Inc. of Perrysburg, Ohio, which...
Julius Toth
Jan 21, 2026
Julius Toth, 94, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, on January 21, 2026. Julius was born in Csapod, Hungary on March 6, 1931. He met his wife Eva Majoros in Budapest while studying at the University. They both fled Hungary during the 1956 revolution and were married in Vienna, Austria. They immigrated to the United States, first to...
Richard L. Schell
Jan 19, 2026
Richard L. Schell, 97, of Whitehouse, Ohio, passed away on January 19, 2026, at Foundation Park in Toledo. He was born on January 9, 1929 in Fremont Ohio, to Melvin and Evelyn (Wilson) Schell.
A graduate of Fremont Ross High School, Richard continued his education at Defiance College, earning a bachelor’s degree in history. His commitment to service began as a...
Sharon Morton
Jan 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Cecilia Morton (née Boyer) on January 19, 2026. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, following complications from a stroke she suffered in early December. Sharon was 85. A radiant presence in any room, she brought joy wherever she went, and her family and friends will deeply...
Carol Ann Rieff
Jan 19, 2026
Carol A. Rieff, 91, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, January 19, 2026, at Riverview Healthcare Campus.
Carol was born February 23, 1934, in Elmore, Ohio, to Dan and Bernice (Buck) Kontak and graduated from Harris-Elmore High School in 1952. On July 30, 1955, she married the love of her life, Arlo Rieff, and together shared 52 years...
