Obituaries

Jun 13, 2023

Dolores Almester passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving

family. Dolores spent most of her life in Whitehouse, Ohio. She eventually became a

snowbird enjoying her winters in Ft. Meyrs Beach, FL. Dolores was an avid baker,

earning the nickname "Sugar Pusher" from her son-in-law Eric. She was also...

Jun 13, 2023

Lois Rae Fleming, age 87, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at her residence. She was born on July 14, 1935 in Beaver, West Virginia to Cecil and Sadie (Nelson) Shrewsbury. Lois married Wayne Fleming on July 14, 1954 in Indiana, and he preceded her in death in 2002.

She...

Jun 13, 2023

Frank L. Pile, 80, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away on June 13th, 2023 at his home in Perrysburg. His passing was sudden and he experienced no pain.

Frank was born on July 11th, 1942 to Jack and Edith (Estep) Pile in Charleston, West Virginia. After he graduated from Dunbar High School in 1960 he went...

Jun 12, 2023

Theresa F. Shultz, 86, of Sylvania, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, with family by her side. The daughter of Edmund Kurdys and Mary Steinbart, Theresa grew up in St. Hedwig’s Parish, attended Central Catholic High School and graduating from Woodward High School, also attending the University of Toledo. Theresa married Robert Shultz on February 16, 1957. They enjoyed...

Jun 12, 2023

Suzanne Biggs, 85, of Maumee, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023 in Promedica Hospice, Sylvania, OH.

Sue was the daughter of Howard Sr. and Norma Welch of Swanton, OH. She was born on October 28, 1937 in Toledo, OH. She graduated from Swanton High School in 1955.

Sue married the...

Jun 12, 2023

In the very late hours of Monday, June 12, 2023, this world lost a beautiful human, and a different plane gained a beautiful soul. Shelby Adele Vannette unexpectedly passed on, leaving behind her devastated family, sorrowful friends, and a community in mourning. A beacon of love, a provider of compassion, a promoter of kindness, and an ally to so...

Jun 12, 2023

Victoria McGuckin-Banks, 77, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 12,2023 at Promedica Skilled and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by loving family. Victoria was born December 25, 1945 in Charlotte, Michigan to George and Winifred Myres.

Victoria loved to cook and play games, especially cards, anything with a dice and scrabble. She enjoyed turtles,...

Jun 12, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” F. McCarthy, 74, of Toledo, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2023. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 19, 1948, to Elizabeth (Kopp) and Joseph Koluch.

In 1988, Kathy met Daniel J. McCarthy at a local club and restaurant. Kathy and Dan were married on...

Jun 10, 2023

Brian Paul Koevenig, 67, of Lambertville, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, son, and friend. Brian was born in Oregon, OH to Paul and Beverly (Ramp) Koevenig on June 8, 1956. Brian had a quick-witted sense of humor and could hold captivating conversations with anyone. He was a chemist by profession, but...

Jun 10, 2023

John Samuel Albert Perry, 56, of Sylvania, Ohio, died after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family Saturday, June 10, 2023.

John was born the 7th of nine children in Jasper, Indiana, October 25, 1966 to the late George Perry, his father, who preceded him in death, and Barbara Perry of Mount...

Jun 10, 2023

Eula “Dottie” Stoddard, 89, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers and sister; and son-in-law, N. Scott Ballard. Dottie is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Delbert Stoddard; children, Michael Stoddard and Lisa Ballard; daughter-in-law, Megan Stoddard; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She is...

Jun 10, 2023

James Lewis Faulkner (71) passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2023 following an aggressive progression of liver cancer. Having lived in the Close Park neighborhood for nearly 30 years, James/Jim may be better known as “Mr. Buddy”, a moniker sweetly bestowed on him by the neighborhood kids who understood who truly was in charge - his 10lbs...

Jun 9, 2023

Daniel Dudek (Uncle Danny) “fell asleep and never woke up” on Friday, June 9, 2023 at the young age of 92. He was born on November 25, 1930 and lived in the same house in Rossford his entire life. He never married and his devotion to his mother and father was very strong.

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Jun 9, 2023

James H. Samsen, 81, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away Friday morning, June 9, 2023, at Mercy-St. Vincent Medical Center after a short illness. Born in Genoa, he was the son of A. Howard and Lillian B. I. (Rollins) Samsen. Jim married Bessie M. (Klatt) in Ferndale, Michigan on June 16, 1963, and she passed away on July 31, 2016....

Jun 9, 2023

Lyn Marie (Wingate) Geiser passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, in Worthington, Ohio after a lengthy illness under hospice care.

Lyn was born to Dorance and Bertha (Schwamberger) Wingate in 1941 and grew up on their family farm near Genoa. She still considered Genoa her home even after living in Gahanna, Ohio for the...

Jun 9, 2023

Deborah "Debi" Suzanne (Brown) Campbell gained her Heavenly angel wings on June 9, 2023 after a second courageous battle with lymphoma. She was born on August 6, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, to Charles and Stella (Olszanski) Brown.

Debi grew up in Rossford and was a beloved friend to many in the community and Rossford High...

Jun 9, 2023

James E. Fuelling, 83, of Temperance, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 9, 2023, with his loving family by his side. James was born in Toledo to Richard and Annabelle (Zerbe) on September 26, 1939. James was a graduate of Macomber High School. He worked for many years as a mechanic for the Toledo Public School system...

Jun 8, 2023

Pamela A. (Ross) Waypa, a beloved member of the Rossford, Ohio community, passed away on June 8, 2023, in Toledo at the age of 79. She was born on June 27, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, to Alden Ross and Virginia (Pawlicki) Ross. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

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Jun 8, 2023

“Aunt” Betty Rose Peterson, 93, of Perrysburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Betty was born August 17, 1929 in Holland, Ohio to Carl and Esther Osten. Betty was a graduate of Holland High School in 1947. She started working from the age of 17 at Kennedy Shoe Store, Haughton...

Jun 7, 2023

Laura Ann (Newman) Eckel, 55 of Millbury Oh, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on June 7, 2023.

Laura was born on March 15, 1968, and graduated from Chippewa High School in Doylestown, Ohio. Laura also attended the Wayne County Career Center in Smithville, Ohio studying in the culinary arts. Laura was active in the...