Obituaries

Sep 17, 2023

Beverly Doris Mackey was born on February 13, 1935, at the family farm in Bay Township to Robert F. and Lulu (Petonke) Mackey. She graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1953. Bev retired from the banking industry after 40 years, with Huntington National Bank of Port Clinton being the last.

Bev was a lifelong...

Sep 17, 2023

Henry C. Hansen, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the age of 78. Henry was born in Toledo on June 5, 1945, to Raymond and Marie (Tooman) Hansen and lived in the Toledo area for most of his life. He met Linda S. (Bickel) in high school,...

Sep 17, 2023

Jerome J Zmudzinski, Jr., “Bim” passed away on September 17, 2023, peacefully at home with his loving wife and children by his side. He was born on December 15, 1955 in Toledo. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1973.

He loved his four grandchildren very much and loved watching them play soccer and basketball. Jerry...

Sep 16, 2023

Stephen Ray Strausbaugh, age 75, of Oak Harbor, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Riverview Health Care Campus in Oak Harbor. He was born on January 2, 1948 in Fostoria, Ohio to Ray Milton and Juanita (Bates) Strausbaugh. Stephen graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1966 and later earned his Bachelor of Business Degree...

Sep 15, 2023

John C. Anderson, 51, of Toledo, passed away September 15, 2023, at Otterbein in Monclova. He was born May 5, 1972, in Toledo, Ohio to John W. and Barbara A. (Perry) Anderson. He worked as a landscaper at Pawlaczyk’s Ever-Green.

John loved to hang out with his friends and listen to his music loud. He...

Sep 15, 2023

Robert Lee Harder, Jr., 78, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 13, 1945 in Port Clinton, OH to Robert Lee and Odessa Martha (Knopp) Harder, Sr. Bob graduated from Salem Oak Harbor High School in 1963. On July 17, 1965 at St....

Sep 14, 2023

Lance W. Martin, 70, of Whitehouse, passed away peacefully at his home on September 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Lance will be cherished and remembered through the legacy of his family and countless friends that always surrounded him. Lance was born July 22, 1953 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Gobel and Wilma (McSurley) Martin. He graduated from...

Sep 13, 2023

Frederick Edward Sullivan, 66, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away on September 13, 2023. Fred was born on March 19, 1957, in Wilmington, Delaware, to his late parents, Frederick William and Ruth Marion (Swavely) Sullivan. His family moved to Maumee, and he later attended Maumee High School. After school, Fred began a 43 year-long career working at AJ Boellner’s as...

Sep 13, 2023

Sally Noyes Dowling, age 68, of Toledo and Mystic, Connecticut, rejoined her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in the presence of family, friends, and loving caregivers confident in a life everafter and having completed God’s work in this lifetime. Sally was raised in Oakdale and Norwich, Connecticut, the second of six children born to Harrison and Barbara...

Sep 13, 2023

David Leslie Turk, 68, of Ottawa Lake, MI passed away on September 13, 2023 at Toledo Hospital. He was born on October 27, 1954 in Toledo to Walter L. and Frances Turk and he married Linda Williams.

David loved tractors, especially red ones, tractor pulls and he enjoyed camping. He was known to have a sweet tooth...

Sep 13, 2023

Delila was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 13, 1925, the fourth of five girls born to Ethel and Robert (Roy) Steward. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 27 years, Donald P. Schuette; her parents, and three sisters, Florence Schutt, Gladys Sherwood, and Dorothy Peth. She is survived by her beloved son, Martin L. Sonntag;...

Sep 12, 2023

Mike worked his whole life as a truck driver. Mike’s long haul ended September 12, 2023. He was the most dedicated, hardworking man, all for the love of his family. He found another family with his last job at LaFountain Farms.

He was the most selfless, loving man that had never met a stranger. He...

Sep 12, 2023

Connie Sander Johnson, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. She was born on July 5, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio to LaVerne (Edwards) Sander and William Sander. Connie was raised in Toledo and graduated from DeVilbiss High School. Connie was passionate about volunteering for many different organizations, including Mobile Meals, Flower Hospital Gift Shop, Baskets of...

Sep 12, 2023

Paula McAfee Hauck, 88, of Toledo, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. She was born in Portsmouth, OH to James and Silena (Irvin) McAfee on February 12, 1935. Paula worked as a first-grade teacher prior to marrying the love of her life, Charles “Pete” Hauck, who preceded her in death last month. After 66 years of marriage and...

Sep 11, 2023

Edward Rutkowski, 89 1/2, just 3 days shy of his 90th birthday from Maumee, Ohio died Monday, September 11, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1933, in Fairmont, West Virginia to Frank and Anna (Ekstowicz) Rutkowski and moved to Toledo when he was just 2 years old. The youngest of four siblings. Edward attended Saint Adalbert grade school...

Sep 11, 2023

Diana L. Elsea, 51, of Toledo, Ohio died Tuesday, September 11, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Toledo on September 20, 1971 to Raymond and Judy Elsea.

Diana was a Dallas Cowboy fan. She loved animals and had many pets over the years. She had the best sense of humor and enjoyed...

Sep 11, 2023

Earnest Eugene White, of Walbridge, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born to Earnest and Betty (Roberts) White on May 10, 1951, in Sistersville, WV. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. His smile and sense of humor will be deeply missed.

Ernie treasured...

Sep 11, 2023

JoAnn (Clinger) Huber, 84, of Perrysburg, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at her home, blessed to be in the presence and care of her loving family. JoAnn was born July 22, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio to Jack and Alice (Shadle) Clinger. She graduated from Libbey High School in 1957 and earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts from...

Sep 10, 2023

James Edward McGee, age 93, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the Riverview Health Care Campus in Oak Harbor. He was born on January 26, 1930, in Genoa, Ohio to John Leslie and Merrie (Davis) McGee. On July 3, 1954, he married the love of his life, Barbara Mahler and she preceded him...

Sep 10, 2023

Melanie “Dollie” Tremonti passed away September 10, 2023 at the age of 94, peacefully at home. She was surrounded by her children, 8 grandchildren and all 7 great grandchildren; a testament to the legacy she created with her late husband, Norman Tremonti.

She was born April 5, 1929 in Detroit. She grew up in the Down River...