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Bernice Irene Henkel

Bernice Irene Henkel

Jul 31, 2021

Bernice Irene Henkel, age 85, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice Residence. The daughter of Bevan and Dorothy Paddon, she was born March 12, 1936 in St. Thomas, Ontario. Bernice married John William Henkel May 21, 1961 in Detroit, MI. She worked for the Law firm of Marshall Melhorn. Bernice loved cats and dogs. She...

Kevin  H.  Ricker

Kevin H. Ricker

Jul 31, 2021

It is with much sadness that I announce that my husband Kevin Ricker has died. What a huge void he will leave in all the lives of all those who knew and loved him. Kevin was born on February 23, 1937, in Delphos, Ohio to Hubert and Mary (Downes) Ricker. Kevin was always an optimistic, confident child growing up....

Irene Rose

Irene Rose

Jul 31, 2021

Irene Rose, age 101, of Toledo, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 31, 2021 at the Otterbein Perrysburg Senior Life Neighborhood. She was born on June 11, 1920 in Huddy, Kentucky to Alex and Lydia (Kovach) Vargo. Irene was an integral part of the Second Baptist Church in Defiance, where she was a charter...

Nancy E.   Barnd

Nancy E. Barnd

Jul 31, 2021

Nancy E. Barnd, age 84 of Maumee, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Elizabeth Scott Care Center. She was born in Toledo on November 10, 1936, to John and Elizabeth (Ruble) Reuter. Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Libbey High School. Nancy began her newspaper career in the late 1960’s at the Maumee Valley News...

Mary Elizabeth Molnar

Mary Elizabeth Molnar

Jul 30, 2021

Mary E. Molnar, 91, of Catawba Island, passed away on July 30, 2021 at her residence with her family at her side. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 19, 1930 and married the love of her life, Gene Molnar on November 3, 1951 and he survives. Mary graduated from Miami University of Ohio with her Masters degree...

Thomas H. Smith

Thomas H. Smith

Jul 30, 2021

Thomas H. Smith, 87, of Temperance, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Toledo Hospital. He was born in Toledo to Eldon and Mildred (Brasket) Smith on September 1, 1933. Tom grew up in the Trilby neighborhood, graduating from Trilby Grade School, then Whitmer High School in 1951. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics from...

Dorothy  Kay Kretz

Dorothy Kay Kretz

Jul 29, 2021

Dorothy “Kay” Kretz, 82, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away early Thursday morning, July 29, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 15, 1938 in Port Clinton, OH to James A. and Mabel E. (Henline) Kelly. On December 12, 1959 in Port Clinton, OH she married Charles W. "Bill" Kretz, who preceded...

Eldonna Mary Cox

Eldonna Mary Cox

Jul 29, 2021

Eldonna Mary Cox (Seawater), age 90, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Ohio Living Swan Creek. The daughter of Emery and Hattie Seawater, she was born June 28, 1931 in Toledo. She was a longtime member of Hope Lutheran Church and resident at Ohio Living Swan Creek. Eldonna was a member of Toledo Women’s Club, Volunteer at St....

Barbara Anne Mcgee

Barbara Anne Mcgee

Jul 28, 2021

Barbara Anne McGee, 87, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on March 7, 1934 in Rossford, Ohio, the daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (Scott) Mahler. On July 3, 1954 she married the love of her life, James E. McGee...

Arella Jordan

Arella Jordan

Jul 28, 2021

Arella Jordan, age 86, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice Residence. The daughter of Hamp and Velma Love, she was born March 29, 1935 in Greenwood, Mississippi. She attended the University of Toledo where she received her Bachelors of Education. Arella worked for Toledo Public Schools. On December 18, 1955 she married the love of...

Clarence Brower

Clarence Brower

Jul 27, 2021

Clarence Brower, 84, passed away at hospice July 27, 2021 with loving family members by his side. He was born August 25, 1936. Clarence served the City of Oregon for 25 years and took much pride in his work. He had a love for outdoor activities and animals. He is survived by his sister Genevieve Hofbaurer and will be...

Elvira  Elizabeth Navarro

Elvira Elizabeth Navarro

Jul 27, 2021

Elvira Elizabeth Navarro, age 75, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. She was born on January 29, 1946 to Lonnie and Nina (Ewing) Adtkins in Cranberry, West Virginia. Elvira is survived by her daughter, Bobbie (Leon) Yeary; son, Scott (Donna Nawrot) Navarro; grandchildren, Jason Yeary, Jennifer Luna, Anthony Woods, Scott Navarro, Dakota Yeary, Montana Yeary,...

Patricia Mckee

Patricia Mckee

Jul 26, 2021

Patricia A. “Pat” Baber McKee, 89, of Temperance, formerly of Toledo, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born in Toledo, Ohio to Adam and Agnes (Simon) Lewandowski on March 17, 1932. Pat was incredibly outgoing. She adored being around people. She worked for G.M. Powertrain as the head cook and after she retired, she worked as...

John C. Keil

John C. Keil

Jul 26, 2021

Jack Keil, aged 94, of Sylvania, Ohio, peacefully passed from this life, on July 25, 2021 while at home and with loved ones by his side. Born on July 5, 1927, and the middle of three sons to Clarence and Margaret (Leona) Keil, Jack attended Macomber Vocational School and DeVilbiss High School before enlisting at the age of 17...

Mary Jo Davey

Mary Jo Davey

Jul 25, 2021

Mary Jo Davey, age 80 of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 25, 2021, after a long and courageous battle of colon cancer. She was born Aug 7, 1940 to Joe and Catherine (Ball) Brickner. She graduated high school from St. Ursula Academy, Toledo and then went on to attend BGSU where she studied...

Elizabeth Mae Fisher

Elizabeth Mae Fisher

Jul 25, 2021

Elizabeth “Babe” M. Fisher, 98, of Martin, Ohio, died Sunday, July 25, 2021, at her granddaughter’s residence after a lingering illness. Babe was born in Martin on February 21, 1923, the daughter of Arthur C. and Nina M. (Post) Witt. She married James C. Fisher in Martin in 1946 and he preceded her in death on September 2, 1968....

Franklin Carl Adolph

Franklin Carl Adolph

Jul 25, 2021

Franklin Carl Adolph, 74, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1946 in Cleveland, OH to Franklin C. and Dorothy F. (Freeman) Adolph. Frank served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He previously lived in Arizona for over 30 years and worked doing masonry construction....

Mary Lou Gilbert

Mary Lou Gilbert

Jul 25, 2021

Mary Lou Gilbert, age 83, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Toledo Hospital. The daughter of Alice Susan (McCarter) and Herman Harget, she was born Sept. 6, 1937 in Toledo. She was a 1955 graduate of Whitmer High School. She received her teaching degree from Ohio University and later earned her Masters and Specialist degrees in education from...

Barbara Lynn Drusbacky

Barbara Lynn Drusbacky

Jul 25, 2021

Barbara Lynn (Wierzba) Drusbacky, 71, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio. She was born on July 29, 1949 in Port Clinton, the daughter of the late Edmund and Ethel (Wilder) Wierzba. On November 23, 1973, she married Donovan G. Drusbacky and he survives. Barb graduated from...

Chad Alan  Sparks

Chad Alan Sparks

Jul 25, 2021

Chad A. Sparks, 46, of Perrysburg, Ohio and formerly of Genoa, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 29, 1974, to Harold “Dave” D. and Susan W. (Boros) Sparks. Chad was a 1992 graduate of Genoa High School where he was a member of the football...

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