Obituaries

Jul 31, 2018

Ronald Dennis Rains, 76, of Oregon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 24, 1942 to Damon and Nellie (Moore) Rains in Knoxville, TN. Ron loved spending time with his family. Left to cherish his memory is...

Jul 31, 2018

On July 31, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, Shirley went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Shirley was born February 20, 1935 to Louis & Bessie (Laubenthal) Bockelman in Napoleon Ohio. Shirley knew every day God granted her was a gift and she honored him by dedicating herself to enriching the lives of others. On November...

Jul 30, 2018

Elcelia M. (Calevro) Rublaitus, 71, of Perrysburg, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018 at her home. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio on August 23, 1946 to Dominec and Mary V. (Myzk) Calevro. Elcelia married William R. Rublaitus on December 9, 1988 in Perrysburg. Together, they attended St. Jerome Catholic Church in Walbrige, OH. Elcelia owned and operated...

Jul 30, 2018

Mary L. Veselka, 85, of Walbridge, OH passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. She was born on September 15, 1932 in Royal Oak, Michigan to Adrian and Ruth (Lavoy) Burt. She married in 1950, had a daughter Ruth, and divorced in 1952. In 1954, she married Joseph Veselka and they had three children:...

Jul 29, 2018

Keith Edwin Crane, age 56, of Champaign, IL, passed away on July 29, 2018. Keith was born on April 26, 1962 in Oregon, Ohio to Jim and Nancy (Bourdo) Crane. Keith was a graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School and the Bowling Green State University. He worked as a Regional Vice President for Cuma Credit Union where he earned...

Jul 29, 2018

Gerald L. Velliquette, II, 57, of Port Clinton, OH passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the Toledo Hospital. He was born on September 1, 1960 in Fremont, OH to Gerald L. and Marlene A. (Williams) Velliquette. Gerry graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1979, where he went to State in wrestling and still holds several records...

Jul 29, 2018

Michael “Mike” Joseph May, Sr., 50, of Perrysburg, Ohio died on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at his home. He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 5, 1967 to Robert Lemar and Joyce Ann (Goodyear) May. He married his sweetheart, Christina M. Pesa in Baltimore, Maryland on August 16, 2001. Mike was a member of Cedar Creek Church in...

Jul 29, 2018

Jean Trosin, age 88 of Sylvania, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the Lakes of Sylvania. She was born August 12, 1929 in Monroe, Michigan to Emil and Loretta (Hoffman) Navarre. Her life revolved around her family as she enjoyed cooking and baking for them. She was an avid reader and gardener and had a special talent for...

Jul 28, 2018

William C. Kimmelman, Esq., age 59, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2018 at his home in Sylvania. He was born in Toledo, OH on October 29, 1958. Bill proudly served his country in the US Army and then continued his education earning a Doctor of Law Degree. He was an attorney and CPA at Kimmelman Law Offices, practicing...

Jul 28, 2018

Our beautiful Jamie left the Earth suddenly and our lives will never be the same. We lost one of the funniest, sweetest, most charming, stylish, compassionate, imaginative and forgiving souls we have ever known. Jamie was a dedicated mother and a loving and playful grandmother that deeply adored all the little Princes and Princesses in her life. She reminded...

Jul 28, 2018

Linda Jean Parks, age 61, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away, Saturday, July 28, 2018. She was born September 27, 1956 to the late Otto and Anna (Ramsdale) Miller. Linda enjoyed gardening, winning best improved yard in Perrysburg. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, spending time with family every chance she got. Linda and Jon G. Parks had...

Jul 27, 2018

Devoted husband, loving father, and a joyful soul with a smile for everyone and a joke for every occasion, Peter Joshua Tipping passed on Friday, July 27, 2018, while on vacation with his family near Vancouver, British Columbia. He was 41 years old. Pete was a towering personality, even beyond his 6-foot-3-inch frame, whose genuine warmth and concern for...

Jul 26, 2018

Jo F. Mortiz, 84, of Martin, OH passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Landings of Oregon. She was born on March 2, 1934 in Gunnersville, AL to Clyde and Elvee (Leeth) Dixon. On December 22, 1956 in Genoa, OH, she married Alvin E. Moritz, and he preceded her in death on May 16, 2018. Jo was a...

Jul 26, 2018

Caroline Rose Fisher went home to heaven on July 26, 2018. She was born on September 29, 1931 in Walbridge, Ohio to William and Elizabeth (Kreiner) Rauch. She joined her family of five brothers and sisters, and another sister later, who dearly loved one another throughout their lives. A Waite High School graduate Caroline worked for Bostwick-Braun before marrying...

Jul 25, 2018

Mary Ellen Sommers, age 98, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the Grove at Oakleaf Village. The daughter of Jerome and Myrtle Laux, she was born April 12, 1920 in Toledo. She attended Gesu Catholic School and was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy. She married Merritt Sommers on July 30, 1941 in Toledo. Mary Ellen spent her...

Jul 25, 2018

Jul 25, 2018

Dennis A. Conard, 54, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away, Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Valley View Healthcare Campus, Fremont, OH, surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born on February 17, 1964 in Fulton, NY, the son of Daniel E. Starr and Gerry L. (Dean) Conard Daup On June 20, 1987 at LaPointe United Methodist Church, he married...

Jul 24, 2018

Donald Joseph Clegg, age 82, of Metamora, Ohio passed away on July 24, 2018 at his residence. He was born March 6, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio. He was the son of Raymond and Margaret Clegg. Don was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and attended the University of Toledo where he was on the wrestling team. Don worked...

Jul 24, 2018

Robert E. Hayes, Sr., 81, of Genoa passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born on December 19, 1936 in Saxton, KY to Hortense and Margaret (Wilder) Hayes. On August 17, 1954 in LaGrange, IN he married Donna A. Waddell, and she preceded him in death on February 14, 2003. Robert worked...

Jul 23, 2018

Dalah Ann (Steele) “Granny Annie” Bodi, 78, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 23, 2018, at her residence. Dalah was born on February 06, 1940 in Washington, DC, and was raised by Charles and Mildred (Cline) Few. On June 18, 1960 in Michigan, she married Robert C. Bodi and he survives. Dalah was a member of...