Obituaries

Sep 28, 2023

Charles (Chuck) Upthegrove, age 91, or Dayton, died on September 28, 2023 in Marblehead, Ohio.

Chuck worked for 38 years at WHIO-TV as a Chief Videographer for Channel 7, covering the Greater Miami Valley, Dayton Police and Fire Departments, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, The Antioch Shriners, Dayton Air Show and local sports for the University...

Sep 27, 2023

Louis S. Pietrasz, age 96, of Rossford, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was born on November 4, 1926, to Louis and Hedwig (Pacieszniak) Pietrasz in Rossford, Ohio. Louis attended St. Mary Magdalene Catholic grade school and later graduated from Rossford High School in 1944. As a member of the “Greatest Generation," he enlisted into...

Sep 27, 2023

Linda Sue Marie Bancroft, age 64, of Toledo, OH, passed away September 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 28, 1958, in Toledo, OH to Harry and Viola (Washtak) Gillhouse. Linda worked as a bookkeeper for the Salvation Army for many years. She loved embarking on adventures with her family. As a Disney enthusiast, Linda’s...

Sep 25, 2023

Sally D. Jones, born on May 1, 1925, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, to Mary Belle Coffee Dague and John Wesley Dague, passed away on September 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She spent her early years in State College, PA, and embarked on a journey that touched the lives of many.

In 1942, Sally continued...

Sep 25, 2023

Leroy A. Lauer, 73, of Danbury Township, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at his residence after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Crestline, Ohio on September 15, 1950, the son of Fred and Ruth (Hoffman) Lauer, who have preceded him in death. Leroy married Cheryl A. (Huffman) in Mansfield, Ohio, on November 30, 1980, and...

Sep 25, 2023

Bonita “Bonnie” June (Johnson) Gallagher, passed away on September 25, 2023, after recently celebrating her 94th birthday. She was born on August 6, 1929, in Deshler, Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence E. and Dorothy (Falk) Johnson. After graduating from Cygnet High School, she attended Bowling Green State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education. She married Marvin...

Sep 24, 2023

Roger D. Sartin, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his residence at the age of 72. He was born in Goody, Kentucky on February 5, 1951 to Kenis and Joyce (Reed) Sartin and who have preceded him in death.

Roger enjoyed working on old cars and appreciated their classic designs, he also...

Sep 24, 2023

Virginia J. “Ginny” Breeze, 98, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born in Toledo to Joseph and Julia (Long) Napierala on July 14, 1925. As a young woman, Ginny worked at Champion Spark Plug. One of Ginny’s favorite things to do was dance, she often walked many blocks in her high heels to...

Sep 24, 2023

Albert “Al” Weigman, 96, Fremont, is on his way home to God. He died on September 24, 2023, while residing at The Gardens of St. Francis in Oregon, OH. He was born in Gibsonburg on February 23, 1927 to Elethia (Cunningham) and Albert Weigman, and was a 1945 graduate of Gibsonburg High School. His parents, five sisters and their...

Sep 24, 2023

JoAnn M. Broyles, age 73, of Toledo, OH, passed away September 24, 2023 at Ebeid Hospice surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born January 14, 1950 at the US Naval Hospital in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Marguerite (Silverthorne) Zalipski.

The greatest joy in JoAnn’s life was her family. She was very involved in the lives...

Sep 23, 2023

Mary Ann Schneider, age 93, passed away peacefully in her home on September 23, 2023. Born February 21, 1930, was a lifelong resident of the Toledo area, graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1948. She worked at Owen-Illinois, American Cancer Society, and finally at Washington Local Schools for 22 years.

Mary Ann was a...

Sep 22, 2023

Judith “Judy” Flowers, 82, of Maumee, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023. She was born on September 24, 1940, to her late parents Blake A. and Dorothy V. (Hasty) Tussing and grew up in Rossford, Ohio. After graduating from Rossford HS, class of ‘58, she began her very long and varied career. In the early years, she...

Sep 21, 2023

Jeanne L. Parker, born in Monclova, OH, in 1932, grew up on a family farm located in Monclova and attended Monclova schools, serving as class president, and graduating high school in 1950. Jeanne met her future husband, Charles F. Parker in the 3rd grade, and they were voted Most Popular Couple as seniors in high school. They participated in...

Sep 20, 2023

James W. Eden died peacefully on September 20, 2023, with his family at his side. He was born to Jearl Dean (Simpson) and James Eden on June 1, 1951, in Columbus, Indiana. Also known as Bill in his younger years, he grew up in the Columbus area and after graduating high school, began his career in the corrugated industry....

Sep 20, 2023

Jeannette M. Novin (Settelmeyer) 82, of Curtice, OH, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023 peacefully at home after a long brave battle against the horrible disease of Alzheimer's surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 7, 1941, in Toledo, OH, the daughter of Larry and Anna (Cunningham) Settelmeyer. Jeannette graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1959. Jeannette...

Sep 19, 2023

Austin Scott Eber, age 29, passed away on September 19, 2023, in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on April 27, 1994, at Toledo Hospital to Carolyn Gail (Segura) and David Scott Eber.

Austin grew up in Colorado Springs, CO; Guam; Manhattan KS, Altus, OK; and Charleston, SC as his parents traveled for the Air Force....

Sep 19, 2023

Edward Joseph Wells, age 67, left this earth on September 19, 2023, in Toledo, Ohio. He was born January 26, 1956, in North Tonawanda, New York to C. Walter and Norma Wells.

Known as Ed, E.J. or Eddie depending on how and when he came into your life, Ed was a true renaissance man. His...

Sep 18, 2023

Roger Moser went to heaven on Monday morning, September 18, 2023, after he suffered a stroke on August 23, 2023.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Welcome Moser, brothers Jim and Frank Moser, brothers-in-law Bill Rickle, Mick Clay, and Buddy Glanzer.

He is survived by his loving...

Sep 17, 2023

Joseph Richard Bublick, 69, of Waterville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 30, 1954, to Richard J. and Gloria J. (Marshall) Bublick. Joe was a 1972 graduate of Woodward High School and was recently inducted into their Hall of Fame for involvement in, and dedication to, his community. After...

Sep 17, 2023

Gordon Harold Lynch, age 88, of Toledo, Ohio and Fort Myers, FL passed away on Sunday September 17, 2023, at St. Ann’s Mercy Hospital. He was born May 3, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio to Harold Ernst and Bernice (Berman) Lynch. After graduating from Whitmer High School, Gordy went on to study at Bowling Green University. Gordy married Barbara Jean...