May 4, 2024

Sherre Jon Owens Smith, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 4, at age 85. Sherre was born in Marion, Illinois to Walter and Helen Owens. She spent much of her youth in Portland, Oregon, and maintained lifelong ties to Oregon, spending summers and other long periods on the coast in Lincoln City. Moving to New York City...

May 4, 2024

On the morning of May 4, 2024, Victor Parra of Toledo Ohio, beloved husband of Christine passed away with his loving wife at his side. Victor was 67 years old. Preceded in death are Victor's parents Michael and Nancy Parra; brothers, Robert, Mark and Eugene. Left to celebrate his life are brother, Steve; and sisters Cindy Parra Vargas and...

May 3, 2024

Phillip T. Fonner passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Friday, May 3, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, at the age of 84. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on November 6, 1939, the son of Phillip L. and Alta (Mominee) Fonner. Phillip graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1957 and in 1958 he...

May 3, 2024

Mary Susan “Sue” Crandall passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Center in Sylvania. Sue was born June 18, 1941 in Toledo to Dr. William and Susan Wiedemann. She was a graduate of St. Ursula Academy and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Mary Manse College in Toledo. Sue was a dedicated...

May 2, 2024

Martha Sue Campbell passed away May 2, 2024 in Toledo after a three-year battle with pulmonary and cardiac disease.

Born July 5, 1954 in Swartz Creek, Michigan, Martha was the youngest of four children to Mary Esther and Clem Rowe. She studied Criminal Justice at Michigan State University and earned her Master of Counseling at...

May 2, 2024

Delbert Stoddard, 94, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born June 6, 1929, in Bushnell, Illinois to the late Homer and Bernadine Stoddard. Delbert graduated from Jacksonville High School and later attended Illinois College. He served in the army in Germany during the Korean War, attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class in...

May 2, 2024

Mary Angela De Santis, age 68, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024. Born on June 3, 1955, to Vincenzo and Adelina Ferrelli, Mary was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her.

Mary dedicated 35 years of her life to caring for others as a Registered Nurse at St. Vincent Hospital,...

May 1, 2024

Judy I. Callaway, 79, of Toledo, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Toledo on February 7, 1945, to Wayne and Winifred (Oberhaus) Samson.

Judy worked at her family-owned Jewelry store, Martin Jewelers. Later she worked in retail and housekeeping. She enjoyed cleaning, tidiness...

May 1, 2024

John F. Vallance, aged 85, passed away on May 1, 2024, at Halifax Hospice Care Center in Edgewater, Florida. He was born on September 26, 1938, in Gibsonburg to Lennis & Frances (Strassel) Vallance. John graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1957 and later attended The Ohio State University on a full football scholarship, where he was coached...

Apr 30, 2024

Margaret “Sue” Powell, 84, of Liberty Center, OH passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 14, 1939 in Marion, OH to Osmond “Bus” and Elma Mary (Sage) Morrison. On August 29, 1959 she married Richard H. “Dick” Powell, and he preceded her in death on February...

Apr 29, 2024

Robert (Bob) Brown went to his Lord on April 29, 2024 surrounded by friends and family. Bob was born on December 30,1927 at Toledo Hospital to David and Crystal Brown. He grew up in Toledo. Bob attended DeVilbiss High School playing tennis, basketball, football, & track while also being a strong student. His senior year he attended Kiski preparatory...

Apr 29, 2024

Marilyn M. Kolbow passed from this earth of Monday April 29, 2024. She was a lifetime member of Rosewood/Fairgreen Presbyterian Church. She was born on November 29, 1938 in Toledo Ohio to Cleland and Helen Bishop.

Marilyn was blessed with three siblings, an older brother Richard and two younger sisters, Barbara and Nancy. She grew...

Apr 28, 2024

Jack W. Berry Sr, passed away in his Maumee home, during the wee hours of Sunday morning, April 28, 2024, with all his children very nearby and vigilantly taking turns looking in on him. He fought a long and hard battle with renal failure but did it on his terms, having made the decision to forgo dialysis, and to...

Apr 28, 2024

Bob was born October 16, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio. Growing up in the Old West End, Bob sold newspapers on the corner of Monroe and Auburn across the street from the Old Swayne Field Baseball Park. He heard the call of baseball from that early age. Bob’s family moved to Sylvania when he was in junior high and Bob...

Apr 27, 2024

Karen Famolare, age 68, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on October 1, 1955, in Boston, Massachusetts to Thomas and Gloria (Scarpa) McDonough. The most important thing in life to Karen was family, and she enjoyed attending all of her kids and...

Apr 27, 2024

Ollie V. Zajac, cherished husband, father, “Dzia Dzia”, and friend passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024. at UTMC at the age of 98. He was born April 1, 1926, to Anthony “Tony” and Amelia “Emily” (Kornasiewicz) Zajac in Rossford. Ohio.

Ollie proudly served in the United States Army during World War II and was...

Apr 27, 2024

Craig L. Traver, 77, of Bowling Green, Ohio, passed away at Heritage Corner Assisted Living, Bowling Green, surrounded by his family on April 27, 2024. He was born to Cecil and Jessie (Kurfis) Traver on July 1, 1946, in Toledo. In 1967, after completing Allied Technical School in Chicago, he enlisted in the Navy and served as a SeaBee....

Apr 27, 2024

Lydian Joy Estep, age 49 of Fremont Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at her mother’s home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 3, 1974 in Georgetown, Ohio to Clarence Estep Jr. and Susan Foster.

Lydian was adored by everyone that knew her. There isn’t another smile on the planet...

Apr 27, 2024

Arthur G. Strachn died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 27, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born to his parents, Charles and Verda (Porter) Strachn on July 9, 1934, in Morenci, MI and was raised in Adrian, MI. He married Betty Brandt in 1965 and they had three boys, Doug, Mike and Greg.

Apr 27, 2024

Jennifer Lynn Horner, a kind and intelligent soul, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2024, at the age of 37. Jennifer was the epitome of a driven and selfless individual, whose life was a testament to her incredibly caring nature. Her husband Bobby, her children, and her entire family & friends were her whole world. There are no words...