Obituaries

Mar 8, 2025

Heidi L. Busson, 61, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2025, at her residence. Sisters Lisa McPartland and Tami Kowalski, also long time friend Tom Snyder invite you to a Celebration of Heidi's Life on Sunday, April 13th from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Tremainsville Hall, 2437 Tremainsville Road, Toledo, Ohio 43613 dinner to be...

Mar 6, 2025

Marty Hames, age 78, of Maumee, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born on September 4, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to Eldon Earl and Dorothy Catherine (Kapitzen) Hames. Marty attended Woodward High School for his freshman-Junior years of high school and then graduated from Whitmer High School in 1964. After high school,...

Mar 6, 2025

Charles "Charlie" F. Gallup, Jr., of Sandusky, Ohio and formerly of Elmore, Ohio, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 95. He was born on July 14, 1929, in Circleville, Ohio, to Charles F. Sr. & Mae (Foster) Gallup. He graduated from Woodville High School in 1948. Charlie joined the U.S. Army in 1948 and served...

Mar 6, 2025

Barbara Jean Guthrie, a lifelong educator and beloved mother, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, from heart complications. She was 72.

Barb, as she was affectionately known, was born October 25, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, to David and Ernestine Guthrie. She graduated from Mifflin High School in 1971 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary...

Mar 6, 2025

John M. O'Leary, 82, a longtime resident of Point Place, passed away March 6, 2025, under the compassionate care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born December 31, 1942, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to the late Joseph and Ailie (Akkala) O'Leary.

A graduate of Waite High School, John earned his bachelor's and...

Mar 5, 2025

Daniel “Danny” Prentiss Lawrence, known for his unwavering kindness and wonderful sense of humor, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.

Born on February 28, 1941, to John “Cap” and Muriel Lawrence, Dan lived a remarkable life where he always found the good in every situation. He was born...

Mar 5, 2025

Ilona J. Kovach, 77, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away at the Willows of Bellevue, after a brief stay, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 17, 1947, the daughter of Albert and Eleanor (Schmidt) Kovach. After high school she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in biology and medical technology from...

Mar 5, 2025

Douglas was born February 6, 1948 to Robert and Virginia Rath. He grew up with his 6 sisters and two brothers in the family home in St. Michaels Ridge, outside of Defiance, Ohio. While growing up, Doug helped his father and Uncle work the family farms and attended St. Michaels Grade School and Tinora High School. After graduation Doug...

Mar 5, 2025

Rickey “Rick” Allen Cole age 64 of Waterville, Ohio passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 5th. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on September 6th, 1960 to Oliver and Elsie (Hoge) Cole.

Rick attended Ayersville High School and graduated from Four County Career Center, earning his Associates from Northwest State Community College in Business Management. Rick...

Mar 5, 2025

Theresa Margaret Schurfeld, 91, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born in Toledo, OH on August 22, 1933, to Walter and Stella (Josefowicz) Swartz.

She met the love of her life, Gustave Schurfeld, at a German dance where she was a Swiss singer, and the rest...

Mar 5, 2025

Roger Torino Calevro, 81, of Perrysburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at St. Mercy Hospital in Perrysburg.

Born on September 2, 1943, in Steubenville, Ohio, Roger was the son of Dominec and Mary (Myzk) Calevro. He graduated from Perrysburg High School and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

Mar 4, 2025

Nathan Richard Czerniejewski, 50, of Holland, OH passed away in his home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was born June 14,1974, to Richard and Marilyn Czerniejewski. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by the love of his life, Jennifer (Osstifin) Czerniejewski; sisters, Andrea (Peter) Areddy and Megan (Jason) Thomas; brother-in-law, Jason (Cammie) Osstifin; beloved nieces...

Mar 4, 2025

Patricia Ann Nero, age 91, of Rossford, passed away March 4, 2025, at StoryPoint in Waterville. She was born May 2, 1933, in Toledo to the late Edward and Verna (Vasko) Danko.

Patricia married Paul D. Nero on July 9, 1955, and he preceded her in death in 2019. She was a devoted homemaker and...

Mar 4, 2025

Donna J. Preston, 87, of Sylvania, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Green Springs, OH on March 28, 1937, to Dewey and Grace (Craig) Hessick. Donna was a 1955 graduate of Green Springs High School and worked for many years as a box office manager at...

Mar 3, 2025

Bruce “Bud” E. Johnson, 70, passed away on March 3, 2025, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Born on September 14, 1954, in Fostoria, OH, to John and Dareatha Johnson, Bud was known for his unique handyman skills and love for working with his hands. He was employed with Hunt-Wesson for over 20 years and later retired from...

Mar 3, 2025

Duane John Skrzyniecki, 79, of Perrysburg, OH, passed away March 3, 2025.

He was born in Toledo, OH, to Joseph and Helen Skrzyniecki.

A graduate of Central Catholic High School, he received a BA Degree from the University of Toledo and a Juris Doctorate from UT’s College of Law. He was...

Mar 3, 2025

Karen Lee Drouillard, a beloved wife, mother, Nana, and friend, passed away on March 3, 2025. Born on March 14, 1952, in Toledo, OH, Karen lived a life full of love, adventure and selflessness.

Karen attended Central Catholic and graduated from Start High School in 1970. Throughout her life, she held various jobs, including positions at Bank...

Mar 2, 2025

Cassandra J. Schmidt, 70, of Catawba Island, OH passed away, Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Stein Hospice Inpatient Unit, Sandusky, OH. Cassy was born on December 12, 1954 in Marion, OH to the late Fred H. and Garnet R. (Jones) Forry. She was married to the late Douglas E. Schmidt. Cassy worked for Frontier Communications and retired in 2017....

Mar 2, 2025

Gerald W. (Jerry) Knorr passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025 at The Gardens of St. Francis in Oregon, Ohio. He was born in Toledo on April 24, 1942 to the late John and Jane (Hammer) Knorr. Growing up in a musical family, his mother began teaching him piano at the age of five. He later added the clarinet...

Mar 2, 2025

Fredrick E. “Fred” Kohlman, 74, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Mercy Health - St. Charles Hospital, Oregon, OH. He was born on March 31, 1950 in Toledo, OH to Elmer and Virginia (Mollett) Kohlman. Fred graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1968 and attended Owens Community College and The Ohio State University....