Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 14, 2021

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Jun 11, 2021

Salvador Olalde, 93, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Concord Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on January 31, 1928 in Mathis, Texas, the son of the late Gonzalo and Hilaria (Rodriguez) Olalde. He married Elida Alvarado on January 17, 1953 and she survives. Sal was a United States Army Veteran...

Jun 11, 2021

James Arthur “Jim” Armbruster, 93, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 11th, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born March 22, 1928 to Carrie Petersen Armbruster and Carl Armbruster. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Janet Rae (Barber) Armbruster. Jim...

Jun 10, 2021

Every so often, life surprises us in the most devastating of ways. It is with deepest sadness and heartbreak that I share that my father, Lawrence W. Larkin, age 69, died on June 10, 2021. Larry didn’t live life by the book, he did it better. He looked forward to any opportunity to get to know someone new, or...

Jun 10, 2021

After a very full life, Ronald Leroy Rudolph passed away on June 10, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. He was born in Findlay, Ohio on August 10,1940 to Eurple “Rudy” and Ruth (Jaegle) Rudolph. He graduated from Woodward High School in Toledo in 1958. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1958 and proudly...