Obituaries

Oct 6, 2023

Robert C. Knight, 82, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born in Toledo on February 18, 1941, to Charles and Lucille (Astry) Knight, who has preceded him in death. Robert graduated from Libby High School in 1959 and started his working career at the former SOHIO Service Station on Hanley Road...

Oct 6, 2023

Daniel L. Gilbert, 62, of Northwood, Ohio, formerly of Lima, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 8:45 a.m. He was born September 27, 1961, in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Leonard A. and N. Jane (Deardorff) Gilbert.

Dan graduated from Lima Technical College earning his degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed...

Oct 6, 2023

Ruth M. Drossel, 81, of Woodville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the Genoa Retirement Village, on Friday, October 6, 2023. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 17, 1941, the daughter of Warren and Florence (Brinkman) Hesselbart. She graduated from Genoa High School, class of 1959. She met Michael C. Drossel and they married on August 10, 1963,...

Oct 6, 2023

Robert ‘Bob’ George Zink, 68 of Maumee, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He was born February 6, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio.

Bob proudly served the community of Maumee as a police officer for 36 years; officer of the year (1982), field training officer, undercover narcotics, patrol sergeant, training sergeant,...

Oct 6, 2023

David H. Kodger died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 6, 2023. He was born to his parents, Orville and Rosemary (Gabriel) Kodger on August 24, 1946, in Fairview Park, Ohio. He was one of 12 siblings. After graduating high school, David served our country in Vietnam. When he returned home, he met his wife Gloria, and...

Oct 5, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Roger Alan Wendt announces his passing on October 5, 2023 at the age of 61, at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, Ohio. Roger was born on December 8, 1961, to Doris and Alfred Wendt in Port Clinton, Ohio.

Before and upon graduating from Oak Harbor High...

Oct 5, 2023

Mark Garris, age 65, passed away on October 5, 2023. Born December 28, 1957, Mark was a lifelong resident of Toledo, attending Whitmer High School and graduating in 1976. While at Whitmer, Mark played football, and began a love for fitness that continued throughout his life. He was interested in bodybuilding and enjoyed weightlifting.

Mark...

Oct 4, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Kemp, 82, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, OH. She was born on August 21, 1941 in Akron, OH to Stanley J. and Helen H. (Huchko) Sipka. On June 10, 1969 in Akron, OH she married Richard Kemp. Betty worked for Ohio Edison for many years, retiring...

Oct 4, 2023

James “Jim” W. Jacobs, 70, of Ida, MI passed away on October 4, 2023 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Toledo, OH on February 9, 1953 to Robert and LaVerne (Schutt) Jacobs. Jim married Yvonne Schwartz on October 14, 2000.

Jim received his bachelor's degree in Chemical...

Oct 3, 2023

Mary Pat Burnard (Teiper), AKA Dinky or the 'Dinkweed', left this life peacefully on Monday, October 3rd.

Severe health issues took her 9 days before her 70th birthday at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, OH. She is survived by daughter Adrienne (Addi) Burnard, and grandchildren Nevaeh Conklin and Braxton Henning. Her extended family include Lori Burnard, Anthony Wulf,...

Oct 2, 2023

Diane Lynch, 72 years old of Oregon Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of October 2nd. She is survived by her husband Paul, only daughter Brooke Ellen (Ruben), grandchildren Selena (Chris), Olivia, Ava, Amanda (Steve), Tobin (Jenna) and her great grandchildren Christian and Everleigh. She was preceded in death by her parents Buck and Ellen, and...

Oct 2, 2023

Deacon Dr. Diego Eugenio Antonio Pérez 94, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, in Charlotte, NC.

Diego was born on November 15, 1928, in Havana, Cuba, to the late Alberto Ángel Pérez y Valdes and Vicenta Bernarda Gonzales. He was also preceded in death by his brother Alberto Pérez and grandson Wyatt Searle.

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Oct 2, 2023

Gary L. Thompson died peacefully on October 2, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born to his parents, Clarence and Goldie (O’Neal) Thompson on January 26, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio. Gary grew up in the Toledo area and attended Lourdes University for his undergraduate degree. He went on to receive his Masters of Education and Technology from...

Oct 1, 2023

Jack William Easton, age 90, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on September 20, 1933, in Port Clinton, Ohio to Orville and Alice (Dunkle) Easton. On August 13, 1960, he married Betty Gulau at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakeside-Marblehead, and she survives.

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Oct 1, 2023

Kent Richard Seagert, age 75, of Waterville, Ohio, peacefully entered Heaven on October 1, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family after battling cancer with courage, faith, and so much grace. In the end, he was very much looking forward to “seeing his Papa” (our Heavenly Father) and being restored to glory.

He...

Oct 1, 2023

Elaine Kokocinski Hunt, 76, of Waterville, Ohio, entered eternal life on October 1, 2023. She was born on October 3, 1946, in Toledo, to her late parents, Sage and Adeline (Polito) Hider. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Kokocinski, whom she married on May 7, 1966, until his passing in 1984. She married Charles Hunt in...

Oct 1, 2023

Roger Tapley, 92, of Toledo, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was known for his woodworking and stained-glass window creations. He retired from Chrysler, Perrysburg in 1993. Roger served proudly in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. He had a love of animals ever since he was a child.

Roger leaves behind to cherish...

Sep 30, 2023

September 30, 2023, Sara Therese Booth, 50, of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully at Ebeid Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 11, 1972 in Toledo, OH to Gene and Nina (Geisel) Konczal. Sara’s passion in life was children, especially being a mom to her two daughters, Taylor and Hannah. She turned that passion into a...

Sep 29, 2023

Robert S Schmitz (Bobb), 70, of Perrysburg, OH formally Whitehouse, OH went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2023. Bobb was born in Wauseon, OH on January 14, 1953 to parents Richard and Martha Schmitz. He was the eldest of seven children.

After graduation from Delta High School in 1971,...

Sep 29, 2023

John “Omar” Muotka, 78, of Walled Lake and Lambertville, MI passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born on April 15, 1945, to John E. and Helen M. (Sakari) Muotka. Omar was an active member of First Baptist Church/Market Street Church in Walled Lake, MI and worked for over 35 years at Diamond Automation in Farmington Hills,...