Obituaries

Jul 14, 2021

James Lowell Coder, 87, passed at Hospice of Northwest Ohio (Detroit Ave.) after a lengthy struggle with multiple illnesses. A Toledo native, Jim was a proud graduate of DeVilbiss High School, Class of 1951, the University of Toledo (BS, MBA) and a charter member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity - 1953. After graduation, Jim enlisted in the United States...

Jul 13, 2021

Chad James Kosanovich, 26, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of July 13th, 2021, surrounded by family. Chad grew up in Perrysburg, attending St. Rose School and then St. John’s Jesuit High School. He started his career at St. Luke’s Hospital as a tech while also going to nursing school. After graduating with honors from...

Jul 11, 2021

Wilma M. Taylor passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Lakes of Monclova in Maumee, Ohio. She was born April 7, 1925, in Mt. Carmel, IL. to Ben S. and Edna (Peter) Trapp. Wilma was a homemaker who loved to sew, cook, and bake. She was an excellent pie baker. Wilma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great...

Jul 11, 2021

Sally A. Eward age 81 of Maumee, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Martins Ferry, OH on June 7, 1940, to Jack C. and Norma S. (Bishop) Johns. Sally was a 1958 graduate of Martins Ferry High School and attended Bethany College graduating in 1962...

Jul 11, 2021

Claude N. VanNess, 94, of Martin, Ohio, went to be with his Lord Sunday July 11, 2021, in his home, just 2 days short of his 95th birthday. He was born in Gibsonburg, Ohio on Tuesday, July 13, 1926, the son of Jesse L. and Hattie M. (Moll) VanNess. On May 14, 1949, in Genoa, Ohio, he married Darlene...

Jul 11, 2021

Deborah A. Johnson, age 55, formerly of Toledo, died July 11, 2021, in Barrington, IL where she has resided for the past 15 years. Debbie was born October 28, 1965, in Elyria and graduated from Sylvania Northview High School in 1984. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Toledo in 1989. Debbie...

Jul 10, 2021

Thomas C. Flynn, 54, of Alexandria, Ohio and formerly of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away July 10, 2021. He was born in Port Clinton on November 30, 1966, the son of John W. and Beverly (Brown) Flynn. He was loved dearly by his family and he cherished all of the time he spent with them. Seth I want to...

Jul 10, 2021

Julia Gotwald Nickerson Brown (February 12, 1928 - July 10, 2021) It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dear Mother and Grandmother, Julia Gotwald Nickerson Brown, who was loved by everyone for her kind and caring nature. Julie was born on February 12, 1928 to Margaret and David Gotwald of York, PA. Following...

Jul 10, 2021

On July 10, 2021, Lisa Ann Meyers passed away peacefully while surrounded by her children and others who love her. She was recently diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Lisa was born in Oregon, OH on June 16, 1966 to Wayne and Vina(Hamilton) Lowe, who preceded her in death. Lisa had two siblings, Ron(Renee) Lowe and Kim(John) Hoodlebrink. She...

Jul 10, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” B. Pollauf, 60, of Williston, OH passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Luther Home of Mercy, Williston, OH. Jerry was born on April 22, 1961 in Toledo, OH to Bernard G. and Lois M. (Crandall) Pollauf. Jerry moved to Luther Home of Mercy in 1991 after the death of his father. He was employed at...

Jul 10, 2021

Jul 9, 2021

Patricia Winters Poll passed away on July 9, 2021, in Toledo Ohio, soon after her 97th birthday. A remarkable and strong woman, she lived independently until just 6 weeks ago. Patty was born on June 4, 1924, in Toledo, to Ralph and Sigrid (Widell) Winters and graduated from Devilbiss High School. It was in Old Orchard that she met...

Jul 9, 2021

The world has lost a ray of sunshine. Marion (Weinmann) Falcone passed away July 9, 2021. She was born on November 6, 1929 to Margaret and Carl Weinmann in Ann Arbor, MI. Even though she was born one week after the stock market crash of 1929 and grew up without much, her stories told of a magical childhood. She...

Jul 9, 2021

Nina LaVerna Baum, age 62, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021. She was born on June 16, 1959 to Edgar and Georgianna (Brossia) Shank. Wife of 43 years, mother of 3, lover of all children, animals, flowers and trees. She left the pains and restrains of this world after 62 years to walk with the Lord and to be...

Jul 8, 2021

Terry “Scheib” Richard Wagner SR, 78, of Rossford, Ohio died Thursday, July 8, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Terry was born in Toledo on August 3, 1942, to Richard Earl and Avanell Josephine (Terry) Wagner. Terry was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 533, where he served for many years as a Commander of the...

Jul 7, 2021

Jeffery M. Freyer, 67, of Toledo, Ohio passed away from a tragic traffic accident on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He was born on October 4, 1953 in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania to John and Mary (Shemak) Freyer. Jeff graduated from Waite High School, Class of 1971. He met his future wife, Sally Burkhardt, in high school and together, they raised two...

Jul 6, 2021

Janet M. Schmidt, 63, of Martin, OH passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Bay Park Community Hospital, Oregon, OH. She was born on July 10, 1957 in Toledo, OH to Harold J. and Velma (Diefenthaler) Fillmore. She graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1975. Janet worked most recently at Meijer’s in the deli/meat department. Previously she had...

Jul 6, 2021

Recently, Ellie Kane reached a milestone that few have the privilege of achieving-- she turned 94 years young. On July 6th, 2021, the good Lord called her home. Born of humble beginnings, on a small farm in southern Ohio, she set out to accomplish what she could and be the best she could be. This valedictorian graduated at the...

Jul 6, 2021

Helen Therese Bihn, age 84, of Maumee, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was born on January 23, 1937, to Arthur and Mary McCormick in Toledo, Ohio. Helen graduated from Central Catholic High School. She married the love of her life, Raymond Bihn and they were together for over 60 years until his passing in 2019....

Jul 6, 2021

Betty Ellen Coger, age 93, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was born on July 10, 1927, to George and Luella (Hahn) Best and a graduate of Perrysburg High School. Betty loved to travel and spend time with family and friends. Her fondest accomplishment was visiting all 50 states. She was a member of...