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Betty J. Falkenstein

Betty J. Falkenstein

Mar 14, 2021

Betty Jane (Loew) Falkenstein, 77, was called to Heaven peacefully and surrounded by her family on March 14, 2021. She was born August 3, 1943 to Edward and Helen Loew as the elder sister of David (Sandy) Loew, Robert (Karen) Loew and Thomas (Dawn) Loew. On February 13, 1965, she wed her husband of 56 years, Neal W. Falkenstein,...

Wilhelmina "Willie" L. Barnes

Wilhelmina "Willie" L. Barnes

Mar 14, 2021

Wilhelmina “Willie” L. Barnes, 87, of Curtice, Ohio, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Stein Hospice Center in Sandusky, Ohio. She was born on May 24, 1933 in Rocky Ridge, Ohio to Ervin A. and Audy (Holder) Barnes and was raised by her grandparents, Emma & William Holder. She graduated from Genoa High School and went to work...

Frances L Barkimer

Frances L Barkimer

Mar 14, 2021

Frances ‘Fran’ Barkimer, age 93 years passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021. She was born September 22, 1927 to Donald and Evelyn Surgeson. A graduate of Woodward High School, Fran was a gifted seamstress and had a beautiful voice; and sang in her church choir. She was a pre-school teacher and had cared for many children in her home....

Mary  Annette  Dunlavy

Mary Annette Dunlavy

Mar 13, 2021

Mary Annette (Ritzler) Dunlavy, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born on May 1, 1945, to George Ritzler and Mary (Young) Ritzler in Lima, Ohio. She married James Dennis Dunlavy on January 16, 1965, in Lima. Annette graduated from Lima Senior High School and continued her...

Robert  E.  Tyner

Robert E. Tyner

Mar 13, 2021

Yes, as Bob Tyners’ kids, we know we hit the Dad-Lottery. For certain. As his wife Suzy would say whenever Bob would do stuff that took her breath away (sometimes in exasperation, sometimes in elation, but always in a good way): “Ohhh Bob”! He was a remarkably all-around good guy: honest yet diplomatic; deep and multifaceted yet fun-loving and...

William  "Gay" Billingsley

William "Gay" Billingsley

Mar 13, 2021

William “Gay” Billingsley, 90, formerly of East Liverpool, Ohio, died March 13, 2021 at his home in Pemberville, Ohio. He was born the son of William and Cremma (Tullis) Billingsley in East Liverpool, Ohio. After high school he was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War as a cryptographer. When he returned from the service, he...

James Alan Stevenson

James Alan Stevenson

Mar 13, 2021

James A. Stevenson, “Papa James,” 71, a vibrant soul and lifelong West Toledo fixture passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 13th, 2021 in Silver Springs, FL due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born to Ralph and Betty (May) Stevenson on June 23rd, 1949 in St. Louis, MO. Jim attended Whitmer High School and graduated Class of...

P. Thomas Tallarico

P. Thomas Tallarico

Mar 12, 2021

Dr. P. Thomas Tallarico, professor of music education, musician, educator, tennis player, pickle ball player, husband, father, and grandfather passed away after a long illness on March 12, 2021. He was born in 1937 to Italian immigrants in Arnold, PA, and his life was the definition of the American success story. He was the first child in his family...

Shelley Ann Asmus

Shelley Ann Asmus

Mar 12, 2021

On Friday, March 12, 2021, Shelley Ann Asmus, loving wife, mother, and grammy, passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 68. Shelley was born on August 24,1952 at Chanute USAF Base in Rantoul, Illinois to Airman Frederick Williams and Bette (Druyor) Atwater. She was also the proud daughter of Donald Atwater. Shelley was a 1970 graduate...

P. Thomas Tallarico

P. Thomas Tallarico

Mar 12, 2021

Dr. P. Thomas Tallarico, professor of music education, musician, educator, tennis player, pickle ball player, husband, father, and grandfather passed away after a long illness on March 12, 2021. He was born in 1937 to Italian immigrants in Arnold, PA, and his life was the definition of the American success story. He was the first child in his family...

P. Thomas Tallarico

P. Thomas Tallarico

Mar 12, 2021

Dr. P. Thomas Tallarico, professor of music education, musician, educator, tennis player, pickle ball player, husband, father, and grandfather passed away after a long illness on March 12, 2021. He was born in 1937 to Italian immigrants in Arnold, PA, and his life was the definition of the American success story. He was the first child in his family...

Benjamin Cunningham

Benjamin Cunningham

Mar 11, 2021

Benjamin Allen Cunningham, 49, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Toledo, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born in Toledo to Harry “Skip” and Frances (Hunt) Cunningham. Ben was an avid Detroit Redwings and Kansas City Chiefs fan. He was a talented cook that loved and cherished his family. Ben is survived by his mother, Frances...

Harold Zimmerman

Harold Zimmerman

Mar 10, 2021

Harold “Hal” Zimmerman, 87, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and recently of Port Clinton, departed from this world on March 10, 2021, at his home with his family, friends, and loving caregivers at his side to many tunes of Frank Sinatra. He was born July 21, 1933, the son of Max and Fanny (Feldman) Zimmerman. Hal was a 1951 graduate...

Elaine Gardner

Elaine Gardner

Mar 10, 2021

Elaine Ann Gardner, 61, of Millbury, OH, gained her angel wings on March 10, 2021 with home hospice care surrounded by her family and friends after a hard-fought battle with Stage IV metastatic melanoma. She was born October 19, 1959 in Oregon, OH. Elaine was the daughter of Darryl and Diane (Pfeiffer) Traver. She graduated from Genoa Area High...

Donna A. Perez

Donna A. Perez

Mar 9, 2021

Helen “Donna” Arlene (Wagner) (Aiken) Perez Donna Perez, 88, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on her mother’s birthday, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Toledo to Everett and Helen (Bunce) Wagner on May 10, 1932. Donna worked many years at Libbey Glass before retiring in the late 1970’s. She...

Sean  Edward Kane

Sean Edward Kane

Mar 9, 2021

Sean Edward “Shane” Kane beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly March 9, 2021. Sean was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 20, 1994, the son of John and Renee (Boyce) Kane. He was a lifelong resident of Maumee, Ohio and a 2012 graduate of Maumee High School where he was a member of...

George L. Saba

George L. Saba

Mar 9, 2021

George Lester Saba, 62, peacefully entered the kingdom of heaven Tuesday, March 9, 2021. He was born April 20, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio. George graduated from Whitmer High School in 1976 and attended the University of Toledo while working at the former Centre Supermarkets. He later owned and operated Mello Cream Bakery and White Hut Restaurant located on Lagrange...

Lorraine Nussel

Lorraine Nussel

Mar 9, 2021

Lorraine Nussel, longtime Toledo art educator and tennis volunteer, dies at 89 Lorraine Rita (Varana) Nussel -- a beloved spouse, mother, educator, art lover and tennis fan -- passed away March 9, 2021, surrounded by family at her home in Sylvania, Ohio, after a long illness. She was 89. Mrs. Nussel, the child of Polish immigrants, was born on...

Maria "Rosa" B. Quinones

Maria "Rosa" B. Quinones

Mar 8, 2021

Maria “Rosa” B. Quinones, 84, of Maineville, Ohio and formerly of Clay Center, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2021. She had a strong faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ, and served as a pillar of strength and hope to her family and friends. Rosa took her last breaths, surrounded by the love of family....

Rosemary Brunner

Rosemary Brunner

Mar 8, 2021

Rosemary (Lecceadone) Brunner passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 in Toledo, Ohio. She was born in Randolph, New York on October 19, 1938, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Lecceadone. She was a graduate of Ellicottville Central High School in 1956 and graduate of Rochester Business Institute in 1958. In 1959, she married Paul F. Brunner in...

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