John Mollenhauer
Nov 14, 2025
John "Butch" Howard Mollenhauer, 81, a lifelong resident of Genoa, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 26, 1943, in Toledo, OH, to Howard and Juanita (Jackson) Mollenhauer.
On February 14, 1981, in Key Largo, FL, Butch married the love of his life, Vicki Pennington,...
Jeffrey B. Wilbarger
Nov 13, 2025
Jeffrey B. Wilbarger, 62, of Bowling Green, Ohio, died November 13, 2025 at home surrounded by his beloved family, seven months after being diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. His end was shockingly swift, but thanks to God’s mercy and Hospice care it was peaceful.
Jeff was born in Curtice, Ohio to David and Arlene Wilbarger. He was the youngest of...
Richard J. McKnight
Nov 13, 2025
Richard J. (Dick) McKnight, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a faithful friend, and a salesman whose profession was his calling, passed away peacefully at his home on November 13, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born on February 21, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, Dick was the son of the late John R. and Kathryn (Jones) McKnight. He graduated from Macomber...
Tracy Alan Colston
Nov 13, 2025
Tracy (Alan) Colston, age 64, of Port Clinton, OH passed away on November 13th, while at the Cleveland Clinic. Tracy was born on August 15th, 1961 in Port Clinton, OH to Calvin and Judy (Havener) Colston. He graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1979. He married the love of his life Terri Colston on March 24th, 1990.
Tracy was the...
Henry Gurtz
Nov 13, 2025
Henry C. Gurtz, 98, of Catawba Island, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Trueman Pointe Care Center in Hilliard, OH, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 1, 1927, in Sandusky, OH, to Carl H. and Lucille M. (Prediger) Gurtz.
Hank graduated from Margaretta High School in 1944 and went on to earn...
JoAnn Degnan
Nov 13, 2025
JoAnn Degnan, age 88, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025. JoAnn was born on February 18, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, to Anthony and Hazel Sodd. She attended Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral for grade school and was a proud graduate of St. Ursula Academy.
JoAnn worked for many years at Hudson’s/Marshall Field’s department store. Following her retirement, she devoted...
Suzanne P. Lovett
Nov 13, 2025
Suzanne P. Lovett, 92, of Avon, Indiana (formerly of Toledo for many years) peacefully passed away on Nov. 13, 2025. She was born in Toledo on Jan. 25, 1933, to Arthur E. and Gladys H. (Paepke) Leitner.
Sue graduated from Whitney Vocational High School and attended The University of Toledo. She was employed as a legal secretary by Fell and Marcus,...
Rev. Dr. Ralph F. Schibler
Nov 12, 2025
The Rev. Dr. Ralph F. Schibler, beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and educator, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the age of 90.
Born on July 21, 1935, in Canton, Ohio, Ralph devoted his life to faith, family, and service to others. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Thelma Schibler; his brother, Earl Schibler;...
Frances S. Mimi Riddle
Nov 11, 2025
A gentle soul whose kindness, loyalty, great hugs, and radiant smile touched everyone she met.
Frances S. Riddle, 90, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, surrounded by her three children.
Frances, or Mimi as she was known to so many, was born on July 15, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, to Dorothy and Arthur R. Smith. After earning a...
Eileen Smith
Nov 11, 2025
Eileen Smith, 95, of Oregon, passed away on November 11 at The Gardens of St. Francis surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 23,1929 to Thomas and Margaret (Reineck) Leahy. After her father's passing, she moved to Gibsonburg with her mother, where she met and married Wallace Kitchen in 1948 after they graduated from...
Rosemary Lannen
Nov 11, 2025
Rosemary Lannen, 97, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on November 11, 2025 at Edgewood Manor Nursing Center in Port Clinton. She was born on July 27, 1928 in Fostoria, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Cora (Martin) Brickner.
She graduated from St. Wendelin High School in 1946 where she was a cheerleader and salutatorian of her graduation class. She worked...
Roy James "Jim" Neff
Nov 10, 2025
Roy James “Jim” Neff, born in Port Clinton, Ohio to Roy and Edna (Davis) Neff, passed away surrounded by those he loved. From the beginning, Jim was a protector—especially of his four sisters—and a steadfast believer that family extended beyond bloodlines to anyone he held close.
Jim worked many different jobs throughout his life, but his true passion was always with...
Zana Mae Sandys
Nov 9, 2025
Zana Mae Sandys, 87, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away on November 9, 2025. She was born on May 24, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio, to Morris A. and Kathryn L. (VanPelt) Fulkerson. Zana married Richard B. Sandys, with whom she shared 37 wonderful years of marriage.
Zana met Richard in the early 1960s while teaching grade school for the Dependent School System...
Donald "Don" Wolf
Nov 8, 2025
Donald Edwin “Wolfie” Wolf, age 84, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away on November 8, 2025, undoubtedly still trying to make someone laugh on his way out. Born on September 27, 1941, to Ethel (Harger) and Delphin Wolf.
Don proudly served in the United States Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis, stationed north of Cuba. While the world saw it as...
Deborah Yenrick
Nov 7, 2025
Deborah M. Yenrick, 74, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 7, 2025. Born Wednesday, March 14, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, Deb was the first of five children of Robert E. and Jane E. Palmer Yenrick. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, niece, cousin, godmother, and friend. Deb attended East Side Central Elementary School and...
Errol T. Smolenski
Nov 7, 2025
Errol T. Smolenski, age 62, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Born on April 8, 1963, to Walter and Marjorie (Achinger) Smolenski. Errol shared 37 wonderful years with his wife, Peggy (Denno) Smolenski, 34 of those in marriage. Their bond was built on love and laughter.
Errol was a proud...
James Wojciechowski Jr
Nov 7, 2025
James “Jimmy” Wojciechowski Jr, 77, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. He was born June 3, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to James Sr. and Eleanor Wojciechowski.
After graduating from Woodward High School in 1966, Jimmy attended the University of Toledo, where he was an active member of the Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity. In 1970, he earned his...
Rosalyn "Honey" Nagel
Nov 6, 2025
Rosalyn “Honey” (Newbirt) Nagel was born in Toledo, Ohio to Mollie and George Newbirt. She graduated from Central Catholic High School and attended the University of Toledo.
Honey worked in several office positions throughout her life. She also enjoyed giving back to her community, volunteering at the Toledo Humane Society, helping with luncheons at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and working church...
Thomas W. Specht
Nov 6, 2025
Thomas W. Specht, of Perrysburg, Ohio, died peacefully at the age of 83, on Thursday, November 6th, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Sylvania.
Tom was born and raised on the family farm in Gibsonburg, Ohio. While attending Gibsonburg Schools during his youth, he was active in 4-H, baseball, basketball, and began his life-long love affair with classic cars.
He was...
Bertha "Bert" Louise Hunt
Nov 6, 2025
Bertha “Bert” Louise Hunt, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, surrounded by love and cherished memories. She was born on October 12, 1939, in Athens, Ohio, to Nelson and Margaret Jane (McDonald) Guth.
Bert lived a full and joyful life centered around family, friendship, and adventure. She shared 55 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Leroy Wellington...
