Thaddeus M. Bienko Jr.
Feb 20, 2026
Thaddeus "Ted" Bienko Jr. passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, surrounded by his family. Ted was born October 11, 1950, to Thaddeus and Alice (Skolmowski) Bienko, raised in Toledo, Ohio. He Graduated from Macomber High School in 1968 and worked at Champion Spark Plug for 25 years where he met the love of his...
Patricia C. Hodges
Feb 19, 2026
May 22, 1925 Patricia Hodges was born in London, England. The only child of William and Elsie Campell Swayze. February 19, 2026 at 100 years, nine months she passed away peacefully with lovingly family present. As a girl, she went to Lord Mayor of London's Masquerade Ball. Her family saw the procession from Westminster to Buckingham palace of King George VI May 12, 1937. She grew up in...
Douglas Eisenbrandt
Feb 19, 2026
Douglas Eisenbrandt passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Doug was one of ten children of Lester and Bertha Eisenbrandt.
Doug met the love of his life, Barbara Albrecht, while cruising around downtown Toledo. A chance encounter that sparked a beautiful partnership. After their first date at the movies, the two...
Ira Clair "Gramps" Johnson
Feb 19, 2026
Ira Clair Johnson was born in 1931 in Hooven, Ohio, to Ersel and Adelaide Johnson. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on February 19, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, service, and unforgettable memories with the family and friends who meant everything to him.
Ira spent his childhood growing up on a farm in...
Sherry Lynn Doepker
Feb 19, 2026
Sherry Lynn Doepker, 62, of Perrysburg, passed away peacefully on February 19th 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 27, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio to Howard and Miriam (Birr) Sommers.
Sherry and her brother William bought their Father’s Insurance Agency after their father retired and continued to grow the...
David M. Hafner
Feb 18, 2026
David Michael Hafner, 74, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed peacefully on February 18, 2026. He was surrounded by his family. Born July 19, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to Frederick L. and Mary E. (Forrey) Hafner, David was dearly loved.
He met the love of his life, Rita, in 1970. They married in August of 1972 and were a doting and devoted couple for 53 years. In...
Charles "Chuck" Crandall
Feb 18, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Crandall, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 88.
Chuck was born on December 15, 1937, in Northwood, Ohio, to Alfred and Hazel Crandall and was a proud graduate of Lake High School in Millbury. On September 16, 1961, he married the love of his life, Judy, beginning a partnership that spanned more...
Roy Harold Sheets
Feb 17, 2026
LeRoy Harold Sheets was born on June 1st, 1943 to Charles and Erma Sheets. He grew up farming with his dad in Millbury, Ohio and graduated from Genoa High School in 1961 along with his classmate Judy Haton. Following graduation, Roy and Judy began to date, starting with a roller rink and introducing her to the farm. The two married...
Joanne Kay Jarrell
Feb 17, 2026
Joanne, aged 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep after an extended illness. She was born on March 9, 1942, in Holland, Mi, to Herman and Kathryn Bos. She had one sister, Nancy Bos, who preceded her in death in 1962. Joanne was a devoted wife to Don Jarrell who preceded her in death in September, 2024. She is survived...
James P. Meads
Feb 17, 2026
James P. Meads, 95, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on February 17, 2026.
Jim lived a life rooted in faith, family, hard work, and service to others. He was a proud Korean War veteran who served as a cook in the United States Navy, a role that reflected the quiet, steady way he cared for people throughout his life.
On May 30,...
Joyce Drabek
Feb 16, 2026
Joyce M Drabek, 83, of Swanton passed away peacefully at her home on February 16th. Joyce was born March 25th to Fred and Marie Dennis and was raised on the family farm where she learned the values of hard work resilience and devotion to family that would guide her throughout her life. In 1962 Joyce married her soulmate, Tom. Together...
John Albert Kocher
Feb 16, 2026
John Albert Kocher was born on June 17, 1942, in Newark, Ohio, to Mary (Strosnider) Kocher and Rollin Kocher. The family later moved to Shelby, Ohio, where John graduated from Shelby High School in 1960. A natural leader and accomplished athlete, he served as four-year Class President and received the Outstanding Athlete Award.
John married the love of his life,...
Barbara S. Day
Feb 15, 2026
Barbara Sbach Day ("Bebe")
Barbara Sbach Day, lovingly known to family and friends as "Bebe," was born on December 14, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Mary Helen and Elmer Sbach. Surrounded by her loving family, she passed away February 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy rooted in faith, compassion, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those she cherished most.
Barbara graduated from...
Kelly Ann Floerchinger
Feb 15, 2026
Kelly Ann Floerchinger, 66, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, Ohio.
She was born December 20, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Irvin D. and Patricia G. (Meisch) Floerchinger.
Kelly was a proud union laborer with Local #43 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her work took her to many locations across...
Tommie Lee Austin
Feb 14, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Tommie Lee Austin, who passed away February 14, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, stories, and passions that will be cherished by those who knew and loved him.
Tommie shared 47 devoted years with his loving wife, Marilyn. Their life together was built on partnership, loyalty, and countless...
Neil Angus MacKinnon Jr.
Feb 14, 2026
Neil Angus MacKinnon, Jr, age 83, of Perrysburg, died Saturday February 14, 2026, at Story Point in Waterville. He was born January 31, 1943, in Dayton, OH to Mr. & Mrs. Neil Angus (Katherine Whitmore) MacKinnon. He graduated from Rossford High School in 1961 and Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's degree in business in 1966. Later, he was inducted...
Terry Sommer
Feb 14, 2026
Terrell "Terry" Sommer, 70, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026. Born on May 27, 1955, to Rose (Elias) and Eugene Sommer, Terry was a proud lifelong resident of Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from Woodward High School in 1973 and went on to dedicate 38 years of faithful service to the Ohio Department of Transportation. Terry was a...
Owen Thomas Duquette
Feb 12, 2026
Owen T. Duquette passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born on April 12, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio, to Lucien A. and Corinne (Royer) Duquette.
He was married to Madelyn (Lynch), who preceded him in death in 1983. Owen attended St. Thomas Grade School and graduated from Waite High School. After graduating, he went...
Shane Alan Mangold
Feb 12, 2026
Shane Alan Mangold, age 59, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by his family and friends. Born on January 29, 1967, he was the son of Kenneth and Donna Mangold.
He is survived by his wife, April Mangold; daughters, Josie (her mom Andrea), Lindsay (Tyler), and Jacqulyn; sons, Zane (Rilee), Joseph,...
Thomas W. Kreft
Feb 12, 2026
Thomas Wilson Kreft, age 79, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 12, 2026.
Tom was born in Toledo, Ohio, on February 8, 1947, to Paul and J. Jeannette Kreft. He grew up in Wauseon, Ohio, graduated from Bowling Green State University, and was a proud veteran.
He recently celebrated 50 years of marriage to...
