MAJOR (RETIRED) GEORGE GABRIEL “DOC” RAKOLTA
Oct 14, 2025
Major (Retired) George Gabriel “Doc” Rakolta, 88, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at home. George was born November 7, 1936, at home in Detroit, Michigan, the youngest of the four children of Emilian “Milan” Rakolta, Sr., and Florence “Flora” Maria (Pereny) Rakolta, immigrants from the Transylvania region of Romania. As a toddler, George was...
Robert John Cichy
Oct 13, 2025
Robert John Cichy born to Theresa G.(Pietrowski) and Joseph A. Cichy on December 27, 1925 - preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Colleen (Donohue), parents, five brothers and two sisters. Bob graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1944. Served in the U.S. Army, Co. F 3" Cavalry Recon Squadron. During WW 2. He attended St...
Judith C. Hanneken-Henry
Oct 13, 2025
Obituary for Judith C. Hanneken-Henry, Ph.D.
Judith C. Hanneken-Henry, Ph.D., age 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by care and prayer. Born on March 9, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Helen Mae (Burpee) Hanneken and Charles Edward Hanneken.
On June 25, 1988, Judith married Raymond S. Henry Jr., with whom she shared a deep companionship rooted in faith...
Patricia McManus-Keister
Oct 11, 2025
Patricia (Patty) McManus-Keister was born in Toledo, Ohio, on April 19, 1978, and left this world on October 11, 2025.
She leaves behind her children that she loved and was very proud of, Christian McManus, Anthony Foulk, and Kayla Keister. She also leaves behind her "bonus son" Brenden Jess and "wife" Kris.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jacob, and...
Dennis Taylor
Oct 9, 2025
Dennis “Denny” Coe Taylor, age 84, passed away October 9, 2025, at Myrtle Beach Manor in Myrtle Beach, SC after a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s . The son of Robert Taylor and Mary Alice Brach, he was born August 6th, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio. Denny spent his youth in the North End of Toledo and would share his stories and...
Terry Carey
Oct 9, 2025
Terese M. “Terry” (Anderson) Carey of Maumee, Ohio, passed on October 9, 2025, after a long illness. Terry was born in Toledo, Ohio, on August 14, 1951, to Donald and Jeraldine (Jacob) Anderson.
She attended Rosary Cathedral and St. Ursula Academy where she found her abiding faith and many lifelong friends, especially her lady friends. She was also a long-time active...
Averala Ann Poucher
Oct 7, 2025
Averala Ann Poucher, beloved wife, mother, and dedicated bus driver, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at the age of 89, after a life filled with love, service, and lasting memories. Born on February 18, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, Ann touched the lives of many throughout her years, embodying kindness and resilience.Ann devoted her life to her family and...
Richard G. Nowak
Oct 7, 2025
Richard G. Nowak, 94, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Maumee, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at Physicians Regional Hospital in Naples.
Born December 6, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, Richard was the son of Chester and Helen (Sniadecki) Nowak. He began his education at DeVilbiss High School before moving to Maumee, where he graduated from Maumee High School. Even...
Patricia Tuite
Oct 6, 2025
Patricia Ann Tuite passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on February 18, 1943. She met the love of her life, Gerald T. Tuite in 1962 and have been happily married for 60 years. Together, they have 3 wonderful children, Daniel Tuite, Thomas Tuite and Marcy (Andrew) Dunstan. Together, they also have 5 grandchildren...
Grace Wolf
Oct 6, 2025
Grace L. Wolf, a beloved resident of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed peacefully on October 6, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100. Born on October 2, 1925, in Altus, Oklahoma, she was the cherished daughter of Eugene and Naomi Margurite (Fox) Talkington.
In a union that would span more than six decades, Grace married James A. Wolf on December 10,...
Jean Witkowski
Oct 6, 2025
Jean Witkowski, 82, of Catawba Island, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, following a courageous and lengthy battle with lymphoma. Jean was born on June 24, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Donald and Dorothy (Rudo) Gies. She graduated from Shorewood High School in Wisconsin before pursuing higher education, ultimately graduating from Ohio University with both her Bachelor’s and...
Barbara Engle
Oct 6, 2025
Barbara J. Engle age 89 of Georgia Rd. Perrysburg passed away on 10/6/2025. Mrs. Engle was employed by the Perrysburg School System in Food Service for 14 years. Most of it at the High School. Prior to that she worked for Sullivans Market in Perrysburg.
She is a member of St. Rose Parish, Senior Citizens, Auxiliary of The Rossford Eagles #2322...
Corliss Lynn Johnson
Oct 6, 2025
Corliss Lynn Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on March 9, 1945, in Sandusky, Ohio, to George and Dorothy Hemmer. Corliss lived a life filled with love, resilience, and dedication, leaving a profound impact on all who knew her.
Corliss grew up in a close-knit family,...
William T. Roccia
Oct 5, 2025
Some men build furniture, some men build careers, some men build everlasting friendships.......William T. Roccia built all this and more....he built an incredible lifetime in which he deeply touched everyone he ever met. Bill passed away on October 5th, 2025, at his beach home in Emerald Isle, NC, another dream he built into reality, with his wife, Sandra Ruth. Bill...
Terrance Allen Piriczky
Oct 5, 2025
Terrance Allen Piriczky, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away surrounded by his family. Born on July 3, 1954, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Terry was the son of Delores and Richard Piriczky. A lifelong fan of the Minnesota Twins, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Ohio State Buckeyes, his love of sports was evident from an early age. Terry excelled...
Christopher Walker
Oct 4, 2025
Christopher Walker, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 64. He was born on August 8, 1961, in Port Clinton, Ohio. Christopher’s warmth and genuine spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A very proud retiree of Jeep after 37 years, Christopher dedicated his career to his work with...
Dwight Fielding
Oct 4, 2025
Dwight Russell Fielding, 73, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 27, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, to George and Betty (Ball) Fielding.
Dwight was a proud 1970 graduate of Genoa Area High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, honorably serving his country. After completing his military service, he...
Frank Unkle
Oct 4, 2025
Franklin T. Unkle, born December 2, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
The son of Truman and Natalie (Rieck) Unkle, Frank graduated from DeVilbiss High School before beginning a life marked by hard work. He spent a short time as a Union Carpenter, worked at Lido Lanes bowling alley,...
Charles J. Smith
Oct 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles J. Smith, affectionately known as Chuck or Grumpa, who left us peacefully on October 3, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on May 17, 1947, in Toledo, OH, Charles lived a full and vibrant life, marked by his deep love for family and a passion for helping...
Patrick "Rick" Nero
Oct 2, 2025
Patrick "Rick" Nero, age 82, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in the compassionate care of Riverview Healthcare Campus. Rick was born on April 13, 1943, in Clay Center, Ohio, to the late Victor and Elizabeth (Bertok) Nero. A proud graduate of Genoa High School in the Class of 1961, Rick enlisted in the United States Marine Corps...
