Mildred Best
Jun 23, 2025
Mildred “Millie” C. Hixenbaugh Best, 97, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, hospitality, and music.
Born on March 4, 1928, in Buffalo, New York, Millie was the seventh of nine children born to Stephen and Clara (Kaczmarska) Todak. Raised in Toledo, Ohio, she attended Rosary Cathedral, graduated...
Joseph "Papa" Tomaselli Jr.
Jun 23, 2025
Joseph Tomaselli Jr., lovingly known as “Papa” and “Lasagna Joe,” passed away on June 23, 2025, at the age of 76, following health complications.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, on September 25, 1948, to Joseph Tomaselli Sr. and Earith (Brown), Joseph was a 1968 graduate of Waite High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army,...
Rose Mary Collins
Jun 23, 2025
Rose Mary Collins, 74, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Riverview Senior Healthcare Campus in Oak Harbor. She was born on September 9, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Francis and Jeanette (Hamm) Kouts. Rose Mary was married to Steve Collins, who preceded her in death.
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Ruth Mason
Jun 22, 2025
Ruth Ann (Gerding) Mason
Ruth Ann (Gerding) Mason, age 85 years, of Perrysburg, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born to Harold and Dorothy (Huebner) Gerding.
Surviving is her husband Leonard V. Mason Jr. and her children Laurie Gunn (Jeff), Leonard Mason III (Viola), Robert Mason (Kathleen). Also surviving are her...
Kay Hitchner
Jun 22, 2025
Kay Annette Hitchner passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 87.
She is survived by her son, Curtis L. Hitchner, and his wife, Rita; and four grandchildren: Shaina Hosley and her husband, Joe, of Fletcher, North Carolina; Aaron Danner of Gerton, North Carolina; Carrie González Barba and her husband, José,...
Timothy J. Medford
Jun 22, 2025
Timothy John Medford, 68, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the University of Michigan Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on October 12, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, to Bernard and Fay Medford, Tim was a larger-than-life figure known for his...
Kathryn Gayle Christlieb
Jun 22, 2025
Her family is sad to inform you that Kathryn “Kathy” Gayle Christlieb (Potter), fiercely loving mother and grandmother, music lover, avid shopper, and free spirit, passed away at age 70 on June 22, 2025. Kathy was born in Toledo, Ohio to James and Gloria Potter on May 27, 1955. She graduated from Start High School, then the Toledo Academy...
Diana "Dee" Heywood Talmage
Jun 21, 2025
Diana "Dee" Heywood Talmage, vibrant community leader, proud Ohioan, and beacon of kindness, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born in Toledo, Ohio on September 14, 1939, to Thomas and Madeleine (Bartelt) Heywood, Dee grew up with a deep appreciation for her hometown and the people in...
Lindale Jones, Sr
Jun 21, 2025
Lindale Casey Jones, affectionately known as “Dale,” was the third child born to Ernest and Dorothy Jones on April 28, 1968. Dale departed this life at the age of 57 years old on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Dale was born in Toledo, Ohio where he lived and worked throughout his life. Dale accepted Jesus Christ...
Millard Stone
Jun 21, 2025
Millard E. Stone, Jr., affectionately known as "Stoney," passed away June 21, 2025, at the age of 90 at N.W. Ohio Ebeid Hospice from complications of Parkinson's Disease. Born in Toledo, OH. on March 29, 1935, to Millard E. Stone, Sr. and Eula (Rengo) Stone, he grew up in South Bend, IN. and was a staunch supporter of Notre...
Patrick "Pat" Michael Wcislek
Jun 21, 2025
Pat Wcislek, 76, of Perrysburg, OH, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 19, 1948, to Ollie and Anna (Andryancyk) Wcislek, in Toledo, OH. Pat went to St. Anthony’s Elementary School where he was an Altar Boy. He Graduated from Central Catholic High School in...
Thomas Haydock V
Jun 21, 2025
With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Thomas William Haydock V, who left this world on June 21, 2025, at the age of 76.
Born on February 7, 1949, Tom lived a life defined by devotion—to his family, his community, and his passions. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Heather...
Ronald Piraino
Jun 21, 2025
Ronald L. “Ron” Piraino, 76, of Maumee, Ohio passed away on June 21, 2025, at Toledo Hospital.
Born on September 13, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to Carl and Millie (Newman) Piraino. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1966 and soon after served his country. Ron served in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1969...
John "Jack" R. Schatzley
Jun 20, 2025
John “Jack” R. Schatzley, age 85, left this world on June 20, 2025 to join his beloved wife and best friend, Kay. He was born May 22, 1940, in Pontiac, Michigan. Jack lived a life marked by creativity, craftsmanship, and quiet devotion to the things and people he loved most.
A graduate gemologist by trade...
Jerry Greear
Jun 19, 2025
Jerry Greear, 70, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with health complications. Born on May 8, 1955, in Port Clinton, Jerry was the beloved son of William and Shirley (Mosley) Greear.
A proud graduate of Port Clinton High School, Jerry went on to dedicate his working...
Brian J. Beard
Jun 17, 2025
Brian J. Beard, age 64, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away at his home on June 17, 2025. Brian was born in Port Clinton, Ohio on March 6, 1961, to Edward and Carolyn (Risch) Beard.
Brian worked at Signature Label as a machinist/mechanical engineer for 25 years, before retiring. He loved his four dogs: Molly,...
Judith A. Allen
Jun 17, 2025
Judith Ann Allen, affectionately known as "Pookie" and "MaryJane," age 80, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont, Ohio. She was born on November 22, 1944, in Port Clinton, the daughter of Lawrence and Edna Mae (Pearce) Richey.
A 1962 graduate of Port Clinton...
Marie Antoinette "Toni" Rakolta
Jun 17, 2025
Marie Antoinette “Toni” Rakolta, 86, of Toledo, Ohio, joined the choir of angels when she passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025, at home. Toni was born March 8, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the only child of Matthew Amadeo Sciullo and Marie Antoinette “Manette” Miller. She graduated from Milford Mill High School in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1956,...
Gail “Rocky” Harris
Jun 17, 2025
Gail "Rocky" Harris, a resident of Northwood, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 17th at the age of 60, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and closest friends.
Rocky was born in Toledo on February 4th, 1965 to Clifton and Ruth Harris. After moving down to Florida, Rocky recalled fondly his...
Mona Mae Garber
Jun 17, 2025
Mona (Rockwood) Garber passed away peacefully on the morning of June 17, 2025. She was born on October 18,1926 to Olive and John Rockwood in Adrian, Michigan. She graduated from Scott High School in Toledo before matriculating to Toledo University where she studied accounting, while being an active member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and formidable player on...
