Obituaries

Mar 19, 2025

Rebecca (Becky) Ruth Hurley passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on March 19th, 2025 after a long battle with scleroderma. Becky was born in Dover, Delaware to William and Marion (Anderson) Hayes.

She graduated from Dover High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Toledo, Ohio. Becoming a nurse fulfilled a lifetime goal. She...

Mar 18, 2025

John Nelson Drowatzky, age 88 passed away Tuesday March 18, 2025 at Franciscan Care Center. John was born April 11, 1936 in Wichita, Kansas to Mark Leonard Drowatzky and Minnie Louise Drowatzky. As a teenager John was active in the Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle and he earned a bronze palm. While in Venturing Scouts he...

Mar 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Richard Kalucki, who left this world on March 17, 2025, at the age of 57. Tim was born on February 24, 1968, in Toledo, Ohio, and was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend.

A proud Toledo native, Tim graduated from Whitmer High School before...

Mar 16, 2025

Jeffrey Lou Hild, 76 of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025 surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed. Jeff is survived by his sister Kathie Widing, children Brian (Annie) and Jeffrey Hild, stepson Mike Chaffin, grandchildren Hunter (Mariah), Jacob, and Aletheia, Josiah...

Mar 16, 2025

Matthew Walter Thornton, 61, of Holland, a beloved son, uncle, and brother, passed away too soon on March 16 after a brief illness.

Matt was born on February 26, 1964, at Wood County Hospital to Carl and Martha (Speck) Thornton. He graduated from Perrysburg High School in 1982 and was a member of the 1979...

Mar 15, 2025

Bryan Patrick McDougall, 48, of Port Clinton, OH passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on October 22, 1976, in Port Clinton, OH to David L. and Claudia J. (Grieger) McDougall. Throughout his school years, he went to Riverview School, Oak Harbor Junior High, and Port Clinton High School. He attended Riverview Industries...

Mar 15, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sean McMahon, who passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2025 at the age of 52. Sean was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He was a graduate of Maumee Valley Country Day School and Miami University, Oxford.

A talented musician, skilled...

Mar 14, 2025

Barbara Ann Reilly of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away at age 79 on March 14th, 2025, after a long, tough battle with cancer. She was born in Toledo, Ohio to Louis and Mildred Reilly. She was the 2nd oldest of 4 children and is survived by sister, Janice Zeman and brother, Donald Reilly. She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 14, 2025

Chris D. Richmeier, age 62, died on March 14, 2025, at the Franciscan Care Center. Born to Vernon and Marlene (Streeter) Richmeier in Wichita, Kansas, he grew up in Kansas until the family moved to Texas where he lived for many years of his life.

While living in Texas he worked as a grocery store...

Mar 14, 2025

Gloria J. Reed, 84, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Hospice of NW Ohio Ebeid Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 13, 1941 to Gaylord and Gertrude (Emahiser) Glickert, and lived her entire life in Toledo.

Gloria graduated from Devilbiss High School, class of 1959....

Mar 14, 2025

Madonna Rose Thayer, 72, of Toledo, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at her home. She was born in Toledo, OH to Walter and Elanore (Stewart) Tarasewicz on November 29, 1952. Madonna worked as a sorter for over 20 years at Midwest Tape. She had a caring and giving nature that made everyone around her feel comfortable and...

Mar 13, 2025

Betty A. Cuevas, of Elmore, Ohio, passed away Thursday evening, March 13, 2025, at the age of 90, after a lingering illness. Born in Woodville, Ohio on February 8, 1935, she was the daughter of S. Harley and Clarabelle (Grider) Todd.

Betty started her working career at the former Ottawa Basket Factory in Elmore and...

Mar 13, 2025

William Joseph Drenser (Bill), residing in Farmington Hills, MI, passed away peacefully March 13, 2025, at the age of 82. Bill was born on February 11, 1943, in Cleveland, OH to William Drenser and Susan Kawolics. He attended Holy Name High School followed by the University of Toledo where he was Captain of the basketball team. His basketball success...

Mar 13, 2025

Everett “Bud” Bridges Jr, formerly of Morristown, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Perrysburg, OH, at the age of 89.

Born in Elk Valley, TN on September 29, 1935, Everett was the son of Everett and Ella Murray Bridges.

Everett was a Level 5 Communications Technician, retiring from AT&T with 34 years...

Mar 13, 2025

Phoebe L. Billman, 77, of Port Clinton, OH passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 in Monmouth, NJ. She was born on June 8, 1947 in Port Clinton, OH to Lawrence A. and LaVonne (O’Neil) Satterfield. Phoebe worked as a physical therapy assistant.

Phoebe is survived by her son, Taber Billman, and several close friends. She...

Mar 12, 2025

Rita C. (Fox) Martis, 87, of Rossford, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with her husband on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, when she passed away peacefully surrounded by her children.

Rita was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 11, 1937 to Henry and Sylvia (Bihl) Fox and was...

Mar 11, 2025

Beverly L. Lake, 91, of Perrysburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at her home. The only child or Watson and Luella (Kuhnke) Sangines, Beverly was born January 7, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio.

Beverly was a licensed life and casualty insurance agent and later was a state filing analyst for Amerisure Insurance Company. She...

Mar 11, 2025

Mr. Lloyd Earl “Nikki” Walker

Lloyd Earl “Nikki” Walker, 59, departed this life on March 11, 2025. Nikki was born September 30, 1965 in Cleveland, OH to the union of Bertha and Nathaniel Walker. He attended May Flower Elementary preschool. In February, 1972, Nikki moved to Sunshine Children’s Home in Maumee where he lived the...

Mar 10, 2025

Frank (Danny) Tammarine, affectionately known to many as “Buzz”, 79, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away March 10, 2025. He was born July 9, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio to Frank and Bernadine (Huber Royce) Tammarine.

Frank was one of twelve in a large Italian family who lived in Sylvania, Ohio, where he graduated from Northview High...

Mar 9, 2025

Rick Kaufmann, age 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9th, 2025. Born in Quincy, Illinois, on March 21, 1954, to Marion and Dorothy Kaufmann, Rick lived a life full of love, dedication, and generosity.

Rick graduated from Springfield High School in Illinois, where he proudly earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He married his...