Obituaries

Jul 6, 2020

Nelson Schulak, a lifelong resident of the Toledo area, son of Morton and Blossom Schulak, died on July 6th. 2020. Nelson was a talented educator of diesel and automotive technology who not only trained mechanics for Navistar, GM and Ford, but also students at Woodward High School in Toledo. Nelson was an outgoing person who enjoyed great food and...

Jul 6, 2020

John William "Bill" Bayer, age 83, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020. He was born on December 31, 1936 to Donald and Mary (Hertel) Bayer in Perrysburg. Bill is survived by his children, Jodi (Ken) Whitacre, Randy (Stacie) Bayer; sister, Sally (Henry) Veryser; grandchildren, Caitlin, Vincent, Avery, Justin, Brianna; 2 great-granddaughters; and loving canine companion,...

Jul 5, 2020

Blossom Shapiro Schulak was born in Toledo Ohio on August 20, 1929 and passed peacefully on July 5, 2020. The middle daughter of a loving family she was a red haired woman of good humor who loved being with her six other sisters, and younger brother, and graduated from Scott High School. Family was deeply rooted in her values...

Jul 5, 2020

Muriel P. (Taylor) Griffis, 92, died at 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 5 at Kingston Residence of Perrysburg. She was born on February 20, 1928 in Van Wert, Ohio, to Aaron and Olinda (Lehman) Taylor. On August 17, 1954 she married Rex Griffis, who preceded her in death on September 21, 2015. Muriel was a graduate of Van Wert...

Jul 5, 2020

James Edward “Ed” Koch passed away on Sunday, July 5th at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio with his daughters by his side. Ed was born in Oregon, Ohio to Jeannette (Momenee) Koch and James Howard Koch. He was the second oldest of six children. As a student at Clay High School, Ed lettered in Track and Football. Ed...

Jul 5, 2020

MARIAM ABDALLAH KHOURY Mariam Abdallah Khoury of South Toledo died in her sleep on July 5, 2020 at Spring Meadows in Holland, Ohio. She would have been 83 on July 10. Mariam was diagnosed with multiple myeloma eight months ago. In addition to the cancer, she suffered from other health issues over the past few years. Mariam fought each...

Jul 4, 2020

Lavonna J. Bittner, 83, of Martin, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born on May 19, 1937 in Toledo to Ralph and Mary (Cordrey) Clear. She was raised by her paternal grandmother until she married Don Bittner, with whom she spent 63 years of marriage. Lavonna was an avid reader and was a...

Jul 3, 2020

On July 3, 2020, a week after celebrating her 59th birthday, Margaret “Peggy” Nicholson, after a long illness, peacefully left this world for her new life. Peggy was born in Toledo on June 27, 1961 to Dr. Joseph “Doc” and Margaret McCarthy, the fifth of six McCarthy children. She grew up in Westmoreland attending Gesu Catholic Church and grade...

Jul 3, 2020

Glenda J. Weatherford, age 80, passed Friday, July 3, 2020 at her home. The daughter of Everett and Edna Bundy, she was born May 27, 1940 in Toledo. Glenda was a avid sports fan. She enjoy MMA, Tigers and anything Syracuse. She loved her trips to the casinos and playing the slots. The light of her life was her...

Jul 3, 2020

Jul 3, 2020

Richard Lee Smenner Richard Lee Smenner, age 88 (the secret is out), passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home in Sylvania, Ohio. Richard (Dick) was born July 20, 1931 in Toledo, Ohio to Katherine (Hagedorn) and Edmond Smenner. Dick met his beautiful partner in life Caryl (Schwartz) on a blind date...

Jul 3, 2020

Robert Joseph Zam, Sr., 87, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence. He was born on December 1, 1932 in Gypsum, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Hollo) Zam. On April 18, 1959 he married Joanne Krawczyk and she survives. Bob worked at US Gypsum in the Paint Department...

Jul 3, 2020

Daniel “Dan” Patrick Lowry, III passed away Friday July 3rd, 2020 (age 38). Dan was born March 8th, 1982 at Toledo Hospital to proud parents Daniel P. Lowry, Jr. and Lisa M. Wadlow. Growing up in Perrysburg, Ohio Dan loved spending time with friends and family. He enjoyed playing outside with the neighborhood kids, taking trips with his parents...

Jul 2, 2020

Albert L. Hayes 1947-2020 Albert “Al” Hayes, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020 at the age of 73. Al is survived by Marcie, his loving wife of 52 years, and his sons, Randy (Geri), Mike (Emily), and Tim. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, Hunter, Amanda, Elizabeth, Colin, Audrey, Jon, Michael, and Kate, who...

Jul 2, 2020

Gerald E. Coolidge, age 82, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice. The son of Gerald and Helen, he was born February 25, 1938 in Toledo. He was a graduate of Macomber High School and following graduation enlisted in the United States Air force. He was honorably discharged in 1960. Gerald married Shirley MacBeth in 1994....

Jul 1, 2020

Charles "Chucky" "Charlie" Fink, age 45, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born on January 16, 1975 in Toledo, Ohio to Thomas and Kathleen (Johnson) Fink. Charles was an avid Notre Dame fan, Detroit Red Wings Fan and enjoyed cooking, camping, playing euchre and racing. Charles is survived by his...

Jul 1, 2020

Daniel Milo Johnson, 80, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his home. Dan Johnson was born on June 10th, 1940, in Springfield Ohio, to Hilda and Everett Johnson. He loved his dear wife of 59 years, Elaine, his family, children, and grandchildren. There was no secret to understanding Dan...

Jul 1, 2020

Robert M. Louy, age 92, of Toledo, died July 1, 2020 at his home. He was born December 8, 1927 in Toledo to the late Henry and Mabel Louy, the youngest of eleven children. Robert served in the United States Army and went on to a 43-year career as a tool and die maker with Doehler-Jarvis. Robert enjoyed working...

Jun 29, 2020

Micah was born on April 4, 1995 in Toledo, OH and remained a resident throughout his life. Micah was an avid reader. One of his many favorite authors was Mark Twain. Micah loved all types of music and attended many shows. Micah loved the outdoors and nature. He loved biking, and walking the trails. He had a thirst for...

Jun 29, 2020

LaVerne Stepp Allen, 77, passed away June 29, 2020. She was born on January 15, 1943 in Inez, KY. She was surrounded by the love of her family and peacefully joined her husband Jim, her parents, Oll and Mary Stepp, and her siblings at the gates of Heaven. She has left behind to cherish her memory: her sister Bessie...