William John Okorowski, 90, of Perrysburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. William was born February 20, 1931 in Toledo, Ohio to Anthony John and Clara (Ciesielski) Okorowski. He graduated from Woodward High School. He married Barbara Kaufman on May 22, 1954 at St. Hedwigs Church and they shared 58...
Ryan Willis Jones, age 18, died March 29, 2021. He was born June 21, 2002 in El Paso, Texas. Ryan attended Start High School and recently completed his GED. He was employed with Krispy Kreme and had recently been promoted to supervisor. Ryan had planned to enlist in the United States Army next year. In his free time, Ryan...
Patricia “Pat” A. Eichman, 79, of Oviedo, Florida, entered into eternal rest on March 29, 2021 in Orlando, Florida, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on April 21, 1942, the daughter of Ann F. (Verkin) Jozwiak in Toledo, Ohio. Pat served in the U.S. Navy from 1964-1967. Pat worked for the U.S. Postal Service for many...
Casper S. Barraco, age 91, of Temperance, died peacefully on March 28, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Cas was born October 24, 1929 in Toledo to the late Frank and Mary (Miller) Barraco. He graduated in 1947 from Woodward High School where he was president of the student council. He was a veteran of the United States...
Garnet Whaley, 102, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on March 28, 2021. Previously she had been a resident at St. Clare Commons in Perrysburg for 3 ½ years. Garnet was one of six children born to Eunice and Irvin Kraft on October 18, 1918 in Kenton, Ohio. She graduated from Dola HS and later from the...
Matthew James Szymanski of Toledo died unexpectedly on March 28, 2021. He was born in Toledo to the late Philip and Ruth Szymanski. Matthew graduated from St. John’s High School and the University of Toledo. He earned his Master’s degree in Engineering from The Ohio State University. He was an industrial engineering specialist, plant launch support with crank machine...
“George is an enigma.” His doctor said, totally perplexed, having no other explanation for the family on how our Dad had survived for decades with a serious heart condition back in 2013. Not only had he survived, but he did so while living a more than active life full of family, laughter, work, love, and of course, adventure. He...
Sue Ellen Evans, age 71, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021. The daughter of Franklin and Evelyn Emerson, she was born November 12, 1949 in Gibsonburg, OH. She was a graduate of Gibsonburg High School and received her RN from the Mercy School of Nursing. Sue worked as a recovery room nurse for Mercy Hospital, Flower Hospital and retired...
Lois Evelyn Giesler, 81, of Perrysburg, Ohio died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born in Falmouth, Kentucky on October 8, 1939 to Margaret “Fern” (Emminger) and Louie Biddle. Lois graduated from Woodville High School and married her sweetheart, Carlton H. Giesler on April 18, 1959 in St John’s United Church of Christ. Lois...
Mark R. Witt, 58, of Genoa, Ohio, died Saturday morning, March 27, 2021, exactly 4 years after the death of his father, Richard. He had been a patient at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, since Thursday. Mark courageously fought a three-year battle with cancer. Mark was born in Oregon, Ohio on May 9, 1962 to Richard and Alice (Komives)...
Patricia Ann Teufel, 81, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed into her new life Friday, March 26, 2021. She was 81 years young and lived a full life. Patty was born on March 30, 1939 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Peter Anthony and Sara Elizabeth (Fehrenbach) Teufel. Patty was a substitute teacher for Akron Public Schools for many years. She was...
Phyllis Jean Catlan Davis passed away comfortably and surrounded by her family on March 26, 2021 at Swan Creek Retirement Village in Toledo, 6 weeks before her 98th birthday. She was the daughter of Thomas Anthony Catlan and Mary Jane McClellan Catlan, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 73 years,...
Lucille Alberta (Showman) Lewallen peacefully passed from this life on Friday, March 26, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at home. Born September 20, 1932, Lucille lived a full and happy life filled with loving family and cherished friends. She was married to Clayborn Lewallen for 41 years and he preceded her in death in 1990. Lucille and Clayborn...
George W. Ulch, Jr., received his angel wings at the age of 76 surrounded by his loved ones. The son of George Sr. and Alice (Korakas), he was born September 21, 1944 in Toledo, OH. He drove truck for the former Maumee Haulers then Sandman. George was an excellent mechanic who was willing to help anyone in need. He...
Stephanie (Stef) Jean Jakubec, age 92, of Rossford, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 in Genoa, Ohio. She was born on July 1, 1928 in Rossford to John and Mary (Galgocy) Jakubec. Stephanie was a graduate of Rossford High School and worked as the secretary at the Rossford Ordinance Depot. She also worked for the IRS and...
Rudolph “Rudy” Frank Pfeiffer, 67, of Toledo, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Rudy was born in Toledo to Rudolf and Josefa Pfeiffer. He grew up alongside his three siblings: Betty, Joe and Anthony. In his younger years he loved spending time outdoors and cooking in the kitchen with his mother. He attended Holy Rosary and...
Merlin Lee Hetrick, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at the age of 89. Merlin was born on March 3, 1932 in Toledo, OH, to Gerald A. and Elsie D. (Lilje) Hetrick. He was a student at Ohio School for the Deaf, leaving in 1952 to begin working at...
Paula Ann Ohanesian, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice Residence. Paula was born June 16, 1937 to Pierre and Pauline Petres in Fairmont, WV. She moved to Toledo when she was six years old and attended St. Agnes Grade School and Central Catholic High School. After graduating, Paula began working as a secretary...
Clarence George Reider, Jr., aka Chaunce, from Perrysburg, Ohio passed away on March 22, 2021 surrounded by his family. Chaunce was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on May, 20, 1932. He married the love of his life, Marly, and they were married a glorious 57 years. Chaunce and Marly travelled the world together, enjoyed playing bridge with lifelong friends and...
Early on Monday, March 22nd, Nancy took flight to her eternal home in Heaven. She was born on September 30, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio to Delbert and Esther Faneuff. Nancy grew up in Perrysburg, Ohio and graduated in 1948 from Perrysburg High School. She married Don Houghton in 1949 and they raised 2 sons: Stephen and Charles. Nancy was...