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Sue Anteau
Jun 19, 2021
Sue Anteau was 80 years old when she passed away at Mercy St. Anne’s Hospital on Saturday, June 19, 2021, surrounded by family who loved her and will miss her dearly. She was a strong person who bravely battled ovarian cancer off and on for over 13 years. Sue loved hosting family holiday gatherings and was a dedicated fan...
Nap Edward Nasser
Jun 18, 2021
Nap Edward Nasser, 84, of Sylvania OH and a seasonal resident of Fort Myers, FL for more than 20 years, passed away Friday June 18, 2021, in Fort Myers. He was born June 19, 1936, in Toledo, OH to Edward and Jeanette Nasser, now deceased. Nap was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Joseph Parish in...
Vada June Scribner
Jun 18, 2021
Vada J. Scribner, age 88 of Meadowwood Drive in Toledo, died June 18, 2021 at the Toledo Hospital. She was born June 11, 1933 in the Putnam County rural community of Rice to Walter M. Ernsberger and Phila Morceau (Hill) Ernsberger. She grew up in Bryan, Ohio. On October 29, 1955 Vada married Thomas Lee Scribner and he preceded...
Sandra A. Stricker
Jun 18, 2021
Sandra A. (Schwind) Stricker age 72, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 10, 1948 to Eugene “Buttsie” and Donna (Spoerl) Schwind. Sandy was valedictorian at McCauley High School class of 1966 and went on to study psychology...
Edward Ernest Szymanski
Jun 18, 2021
Edward Ernest Szymanski, age 63, passed away June 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at Ebeid Hospice after a long illness. He was born July 13, 1957, in Toledo to the late Edward and Hazel (Hopkins) Szymanski. Ed graduated from Woodward High School in 1976 and attended the University of Toledo. He was known for his kind generosity...
Wolfgang Schroeder
Jun 17, 2021
Wolfgang Schroeder February 11, 1928 – June 17, 2021 Wolfgang Schroeder, 93, of Port Clinton passed away Thursday, June 17. He was born in Riga, Latvia and immigrated to the USA in 1956 with his wife Brigitte and 2 eldest sons. Prior to moving to Port Clinton in 2015, he resided in Springfield, Ohio where he raised his 4...
Alan Michael Spisak
Jun 17, 2021
Alan Michael Spisak age 73 of Waterville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his home. Alan was born in Cleveland, OH on September 7, 1947. He was employed at Dana for 52 years. Alan was a graduate of Hiram College where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. He was an active member of MRYC...
Donald D. Giles
Jun 17, 2021
Donald D. Giles, 84, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 30, 1937, the son of William and Anna C. (Gensler) Giles. Don attended grade school at St. Ann’s then Central Catholic High School where he graduated in 1955. Don entered...
Suzanne Neckers
Jun 17, 2021
Suzanne Evans Neckers, an accomplished mother, singer, teacher, and friend who traveled the world and helped others, died Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her home in Perrysburg at 82 after a long illness. Her husband, columnist Douglas Neckers, distinguished professor emeritus and founder of the Center for Photochemical Sciences at Bowling Green State University, said, “Sue has been my...
John G. Pantanella
Jun 17, 2021
John G. Pantanella, age 79, of Sylvania, died June 17, 2021, at Ebeid Hospice. He was born November 2, 1941, in Toledo to the late Don and Mary Jane Pantanella and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1959. John served in the US Air Force from 1960-1964. He married the love of his life, Gail, on February 22,...
Todd Evans Thomas
Jun 16, 2021
Todd E Thomas, a man of action, has moved on to his eternal ministry. Todd (age 70), affectionately known as “Bubba” to brother Brad, was born August 21, 1950, in Detroit Mi, firstborn to Frank and Treva Thomas. He died June 16, 2021, at the Toledo Hospital due to complications related to COVID-19. He is survived by his loving...
Lewis John Buchwalter
Jun 16, 2021
Lewis John Buchwalter, 45, of Oregon, OH passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 24, 1976 in Toledo, OH to Dennis and Joyce (Wadsworth) Buchwalter. He graduated from Clay High School in 1994. Lewis worked as a forklift operator for Gateway Recycling in Oregon. He also previously worked for Michelin Tire in...
William D. Gilders
Jun 15, 2021
WILLIAM D. GILDERS William D. Gilders passed away June 15, 2021. He was born April 18, 1942 to William E. and Ruth (Wygant) Gilders. He married Susan J. (Welsh) Gilders on June 13, 1964. They were fortunate to have the gift of 57 years together. He was a devoted husband and fulfilled the promise he made on their wedding...
Carol Sue Wittman-Cheatham
Jun 15, 2021
Carol S. Wittman-Cheatham, 61, of Genoa, Ohio, formerly of Elliston, Ohio, died, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Mercy-St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio after a brief illness. Carol was born in Toledo on July 14, 1959, the daughter of Bernard F. and Betty (Brossia) Wittman. Carol graduated from Oak Harbor High School and had worked for the former Mel...
Walter Schweickert
Jun 12, 2021
Walter Joseph born the 3rd of 6 children to Walter Henry and Therese Rose Schweickert on July 10th, 1954, died unexpectedly in the presence of his family on June 12th, 2021. He grew up in South Toledo with his beloved sisters, Teri, Karen, Susan, and Julie and a little brother he always wished for--Vincent. He spent his early years...
Robert Clyde Sharlow
Jun 12, 2021
Robert “Bob” C. Sharlow, 75, of Hartselle, Alabama, died Saturday, June 12, 2021, in his residence. He was born in Lucas, Ohio on September 25, 1945, the son of Clarence L. and Bonnie L. (Amsler) Sharlow. He married Jeneanne L. (Kilgoar) and she survives. Bob was a manager for ILPA until his retirement. He was a member of the...
John R. "Jack" Orovets
Jun 12, 2021
John Richard “Jack” Orovets, 86, of Catawba Island passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at home, with his loving wife by his side, after a stroke that left him bed ridden for a year. He was born in Cleveland, OH on July 9, 1934 the son of the late Paul Orovets, Sr. and Angela (Gerandy). He married Kathryn Elaine...
John W. Jett, Iii
Jun 11, 2021
John W. Jett III, 59, of Toledo passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, June 11, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. John was born in October 4, 1961 to the late John and Donna Jett in Toledo. After graduating from Waite High School, he began work as a laborer for Seneca Patroleum. Though he was a dedicated...
James "Ted" Lynch
Jun 11, 2021
James “Ted” Lynch, 81, of Northwood passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on Friday, June 11, 2021. Ted was born on June 26, 1939 to the late Ray and Mary Lou Lynch in South Charleston, WV. After completing high school, Ted served his country valiantly in the service of the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged,...
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