Obituaries

Dec 2, 2018

Willard W. Smith August 20, 1927 – December 2, 2018 Willard (Bill) Werner Smith died December 2, 2018 at age 91, from pulmonary fibrosis. Willard was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Harry Conrad Smith and Maude Werner Smith. He graduated from Lakewood High School, then served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Belleau Wood. As a veteran of...

Dec 2, 2018

Sandra (Emerick) Smith, formerly of Monroe, MI, passed away after a brief and unexpected illness on December 2, 2018 with her loving family at her side. Sandi was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Beulah Emerick. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, David A. Smith; daughter, Lisa and son-in-law, Lawrence Darrington; grandson, Nick Gordon...

Dec 1, 2018

Helen Rose Baker, 92, of Port Clinton died Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton. She was a native of Lakeside, born February 15, 1926 to Mayvon and Anna (Hernandez) Mallory. She graduated from Lakeside High School in 1944 and then attended Euclid Academy of Cosmetology in Cleveland. Helen Rose enjoyed gardening, traveling, knitting, crocheting, and going...

Dec 1, 2018

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Rowe on December 1, 2018. Joan was born February 13, 1934 in Toledo, the only child of Clyde and Donna (Lewis) Hiser. She graduated from Whitmer High School where she made many lifelong friends. She also graduated from Bowling Green State University where she was a member...

Nov 30, 2018

Nina L. Bowland, born September 6, 1923 in Martin, OH, died Friday, November 30, 2018. Nina was the daughter of Rolla H. and Beatrice (Dipman) Tank. She married attorney George Bowland in 1949 and he preceded her in death in 2003. Nina dedicated her life to her family and provided child care for her grandchildren, who were the light...

Nov 30, 2018

Deanna “Dee Dee” R. Ninke, 68, of Oak Harbor passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at Parkcliffe Community at Northwood. She was born on July 12, 1950 in Port Clinton, OH to Robert L. and Phyllis A. (Hasselbach) Haynes. On September 19, 1970 in Oak Harbor she married David J. Ninke, and he survives. Dee Dee worked for Hartung...

Nov 30, 2018

Jason Anthony Magrum, 44, of Toledo went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Nov 30, 2018. He was born Jul 2, 1974 in Toledo. Jason served active duty in the US Army from 95 to 99. Survivors include his mother: Eileen Magrum, brothers: Scott Magrum, Daniel Magrum, Chris (Michelle) Magrum, son: Dylan, grandmother: Betty Magrum. He was...

Nov 30, 2018

Mark A. Pownall Jr., age 93, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018. Mark was born in Toledo on January 11, 1925, the son of the late Mark Sr. and Dot Pownall. After graduating from Scott High School in 1943, Mark entered the Army Air Corp, became a skilled bomber pilot, and achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant. During...

Nov 30, 2018

Neil E. Downs II, 61, passed away on November 30, 2018 in Maumee, OH. Neil was born on December 28, 1956 to Neil and Shirley (Ferguson) Downs. He graduated from Maumee High School, class of 1975, where he was a member of the basketball and baseball teams. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 30+ years, from...

Nov 30, 2018

Ronald D. Kirkendall,72, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 30, at his residence on Catawba Island, OH. He was born on Oct.9,1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ron retired in 2008 after a successful career in Information Systems and Project Management. Ron served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Viet Nam as a staff Sergeant. He was an...

Nov 29, 2018

MARGARET D. SHUTTLESWORTH Margaret D. Shuttlesworth, 68, passed away November 22, 2018 at the Manor of Perrysburg. Margaret was born July 29, 1950 in Miami, Florida to Jerry and Mildred Wright. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University. Margaret loved being a grandmother and babysitting her grandchildren at a moment’s notice. She was a Department Secretary at...

Nov 29, 2018

Jorge Angelo Alfaro, age 69 passed away peacefully Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg after a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy. The son of Jose Jesus and Irene, he was born October 21, 1949 in Detroit, MI. He attended Eastern Michigan University until he was drafted into the Army. Following his honorable discharge...

Nov 29, 2018

Doris Rath was born on April 7, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. She was born into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 28, 2018. She took her last peaceful breaths in the arms of her loving and devoted husband, Douglas. Doris entered into Jesus’s arms as her favorite hymn “In the Garden” was played and...

Nov 29, 2018

Nov 28, 2018

Carol J. Mesker, 74, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her son’s residence in Belle Chase, LA. She was born on October 14, 1944 in Port Clinton, OH to Harold and Wilma (Schmidlin) Behm. Carol worked as a case manager for Ottawa County Job Family Services for over 30 years, retiring in 2004....

Nov 28, 2018

Patsy K. Heimer, 63, of Oak Harbor, died early Wednesday morning, November 28, 2018, at Riverview Healthcare Campus in Oak Harbor. Patsy was born January 17, 1955, in McLeansboro, IL, to Gerald Rusty and Helen (Neal) Heimer. She worked as a registration clerk at Magruder Hospital for 18 years, retiring in 2017 and previously worked for Silgan Plastics in...

Nov 28, 2018

William Bill Marsh, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Bill was born October 19, 1935 in Youngstown, OH to Benjamin and Thelma Marsh. He worked for Boston Gear Works/Rockwell International, Valley Farm Foods/Seaway Foodtown, and the Walker Funeral Home. Bill was a member of Rubicon Masonic Lodge, Zenobia Shrine...

Nov 27, 2018

Gerald L. Kaufman, 83, of Perrysburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, on his 83rd Birthday at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Leipsic, OH to Alfred and Cordula (Frank) Kaufman on November 27, 1935. Gerald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. After his service, Gerald married Joan A. Vorst on November 4, 1961. He...

Nov 27, 2018

Dick Kelly passed away on November 27, 2018 at the age of 91. He was born April 15, 1927 in Champaign Illinois, to Oliver Harmon Kelly and Mary Tomlinson Kelly. He was a WWII and Korean War veteran serving in the Navy and the Air Force. Dick repeatedly stated that his service to country was mostly one sided giving...

Nov 26, 2018

Ruth C. Moran, 93, passed away November 26, 2018 at her home. Ruth was born November 6, 1925 in Pottsville, PA to Anthony and Ester (Herner) Hoffman. She married William Moran and he preceded her in death in 1993. Ruth worked for several years at Houcks Drug Store. She was a member of Grace United Methodist in Perrysburg and...