Obituaries

Feb 9, 2023

Everett J. Wells, age 71, of Perrysburg, passed away on February 9, 2023, following an 18-month battle with cancer. Everett was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 3, 1951. He attended Le Tourneau University and Greensburg Institute of Technology. He worked as a field service technician for Avery Dennison for 43 years.

Everett liked camping...

Feb 9, 2023

Cyril “Joe” Berger, Jr., also known as “Hollywood”, passed away peacefully in the company of his loving wife, Deborah, on February 9, 2023.

Joe was born July 27, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Cyril Sr. and Adeline (Rustick) Berger. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1968 and joined the United States Marine...

Feb 8, 2023

Marguarite “Rita” Moritz, 73, a long time Genoa resident, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 22, 1949, to John and Margaret (Strick) Lajti. She graduated from Clay High School in 1967 and attended nursing school where she earned her Licensed Practical...

Feb 8, 2023

Elroy “Butch” Helle, 91, of Williston, Ohio, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. He was born in Williston on November 6, 1931, one of eleven children to Arthur and Estella (Base) Helle. Butch married the former Cecylanne “Sue” (Overstreet) in Williston on March 14, 1970, and she preceded him in death on March 22, 2004....

Feb 8, 2023

Barbara Ann (Campbell) Metcalf, 88, passed away in the arms of her doting daughters and two sons on February 8, 2023. Barb was born on April 16, 1934, to Byron and Mildred (Holland) Campbell in Perrysburg. While attending Maumee High School, Barb met her beloved husband Richard “Dick” Metcalf. They married on January 19, 1952 and spent 57 years...

Feb 7, 2023

Anne (McCarthy) Barshel, age 90, of Sylvania, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital.

Anne was born October 23, 1932, in Utica, New York. She graduated from St. Ursula High School and, later in her life, attended Katherine Gibbs in Boston, Mass., where she studied secretarial.

Anne was best...

Feb 7, 2023

John S. Kilmer III, 78, a beloved retired Genoa High School teacher, counselor, coach, and friend, passed away on February 7, 2023, in Gulfport, MS, while on vacation with his wife, Kathy.

John was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 18, 1944, to John S. and Elizabeth A. (Zirkle) Kilmer, Jr. He graduated from Northmont High School...

Feb 6, 2023

Erika A. Mihlbauer, 48, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, after becoming ill 2 weeks ago. Erika was born in Oregon, Ohio to the late Roland and Kay (Dufendock) Elwing, on November 19, 1974. A lifelong Genoa resident, she attended and graduated from Genoa High School, class of 1992.

Erika met...

Feb 6, 2023

Charley T. Irick, 93, of Port Clinton, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the Ohio Veteran’s Home, Sandusky, OH, where he had been a resident for the past 8 years. He was born on September 1, 1929 in Port Clinton, to the late Frederick H. and Ellen (Hendrix) Irick. On May 7, 1952 in Philadelphia,...

Feb 6, 2023

Steven Timonere passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023, at 92. He was born January 9, 1931, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Vincent and Jenny Timonere. Steve attended undergraduate school at Findlay College and received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University. He attended law school at The Ohio State University, graduating in 1955, and immediately joined the law firm of...

Feb 5, 2023

Suzanne ("Sue") Shawaker Moesser, 92, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023. She was born

November 26, 1930 to Wayne E. and Jeanne (Eckhardt) Shawaker. She attended Scott High

School where she graduated fourth in her class in 1948. She furthered her education at the

University of Michigan where she earned her Bachelor...

Feb 5, 2023

When Dave entered heaven unexpectedly on that February 5th 2023 morning, he was with his wife Pam at their home in Port Clinton and it was ironic that it was 10 years to the day that their heart dog, Peanut, left them to await the first of her owners to arrive over that famous Rainbow Bridge. Peanut and Belle,...

Feb 5, 2023

Ronald Dennis Dezanett, 72, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 21, 1950, the son of Louis F. And Anna Lillian (Heilman) Dezanett, Jr. He married the former Bernadette Rose (Dietrich) in Michigan on July 10, 1969 and she preceded...

Feb 5, 2023

Raymond L. Jensen, 86, of Catawba Island, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born on August 25, 1936 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, the son of the late John Paul and Vera (Harrison) Jensen.

Ray was the son of an army sergeant, and his...

Feb 4, 2023

My name is Don Poppe, here is a quick synopsis of my really cool and fun life now that I reflect on it. By the way- I am now a ghost - and I’m goin’ around friendly spookin’ people- my family made me promise them that I can only do good spooky pranks on them.

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Feb 4, 2023

Deborah “Starbie” Kay Morgan, age 59 years old, joined the stars, on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Debbie worked for Lowes as a cashier for many years before her retirement. She formerly lived in Ashtabula, Florida, with her significant other, Bill Letson, where they both enjoyed making new friends, going on boat rides, and sitting on the porch to watch...

Feb 4, 2023

Bonnie Jeanette Wagner passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on February 4, 2023 just shy of her 93rd birthday. Bonnie was born on February 19th, 1930 to the late Carmen & John Schassberger. She married her husband Bill, who she had known since grade school, on October 2, 1954. Together they raised their three children Becky, Bill...

Feb 3, 2023

Rose Gunner, 94, of Oregon, Ohio passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at Lakes of Monclova. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 25, 1928, to Joseph and Josephine (Amato) Schiavone.

Rose was a faithful member of St. Thomas Aquinas where she was part of the Altar Rosary Society. She loved cooking, crocheting, dancing,...

Feb 3, 2023

Attention: The Toledo Blade published an error- there are no services for Dr. Gopinath Upamaka on February 5, 2023.

Dr. Gopinath Upamaka suddenly passed away at home on February 3, 2023. Dr. Upamaka , lovingly known as Gopi or Doc, was a devoted father, husband and cardiologist. Beloved by all those around him,...

Feb 2, 2023

Robert “Bob” Snell, 88, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away peacefully February 2, 2023, in the care of family and Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Bob had so many endearing qualities, but his resilience, compassion, and willingness to listen were defining characteristics.

Born in Highland Park, MI on April 5, 1934, to Sam and Violet Snell, Bob...