Obituaries

Mar 24, 2025

Edward H. Jones, 85, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Majestic Care in Toledo. The son of Herrall E. and Anna M. (Brouwer), he was born in Point Place, Ohio on December 19, 1939. He married the love of his life, Shirley A. (Horn) in St. Agnes Catholic Church, Toledo, on September...

Mar 24, 2025

Kenneth L. Collins, “Kenny”, passed away March 24,2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and dedication. A 1954 graduate of Scott High School, Kenny proudly served his country in the Army from 1954 to 1956.

Kenny's life took a beautiful turn when he met the love of his life, Eleanor, at a bar. In a moment...

Mar 23, 2025

Martha Joanne Bielski, age 84, of Burt Lake, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family into the arms of her Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ. Martha is reunited now with her husband, the love of her life, Chief Ronald E. Bielski and their two golden retrievers, Lucky and Cica.

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Mar 23, 2025

Karen Leigh Seckinger, 57, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away in Sylvania on Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born on July 18, 1967, to Sylvester “Gene” Swiatecki and Josephine (Plumb) Swiatecki. She attended Whitmer High School and graduated from the University of Toledo and later received two Master’s Degrees in Education.

Karen had a love...

Mar 23, 2025

Robert "Bob" F. Mix, a devoted husband, father, brother, friend and entrepreneur, passed away on March 23, 2025. Born on October 24, 1942, to Nelson and Mildred (Montry) Mix, Bob grew up with a passion for basketball, business and community. Bob went to Libbey High School (class of 1960). After high school, he attended Muskingum College before transferring to...

Mar 23, 2025

James E. “Jim” Trent, 82, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a lingering illness. Jim was born in Coeburn, Virginia, on December 17, 1942, to Samuel Lee and Beryl Lee (Branch) Trent, and at the age of 18 he entered the United States Army and served proudly during the Vietnam War. Jim moved to...

Mar 23, 2025

Philip Donald Perry was born in Toledo, Ohio to parents Philip and Alexandria. As a child, Philip indulged his curiosity by dismantling the mechanical and electrical objects in the house. He even returned most of them back to perfect working order. This curiosity kindled his love of engineering and laid the groundwork for his career to come. Growing up,...

Mar 22, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Victor J. Proffitt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Vic passed away on March 22, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on June 27, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of Travers Proffitt and Margaret Regina (Osbourn) Proffitt. A dedicated and...

Mar 21, 2025

Noemi Procaccini, 98 of Rossford, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2025. She was born in Ostra, Italy on April 22, 1926, to Cesare and Maria Berrettini. She came to the United States to start her new life with her husband, Antonio Procaccini in January 1950 making the turbulent crossing by ship alone at the age...

Mar 21, 2025

Jacob Bradley Bischoff, 35 years old, passed away on Friday March 21st, 2025. Jacob was an incredibly loving husband, a supportive sibling, a proud uncle, an amazing son and son-in-law, and a great friend to many. Jacob was a man of many talents such as golf, wood working, and fixing all the things that would break on his wife’s...

Mar 21, 2025

David Morgan Beckwith, 86, of Perrysburg, Ohio, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on March 21, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1938, in Lorain, Ohio, to David and Sally (Morgan) Beckwith. He was their only child.

Dave was a remarkable man, and his life was defined by hard work, adventure, and above all,...

Mar 20, 2025

Margaret Claire (Gilson) Logan was born on August 26, 1924 to Edward Solon Gilson and Mildred Claire (Williams) Gilson in Cleveland, Ohio. Peg, as she was known by her many friends and family, lived a vibrant, active life and died on March 20, 2025.

She married Patrick Arnold Logan on January 18, 1947. Their inspirational...

Mar 20, 2025

Marsha Ann Vandemark, of Williston, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at the Luther Home of Mercy in Williston, Ohio where she had been a resident for over 50 years. She was born on May 9, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, where she grew up on a dairy farm. Though she had several physical and mental limitations, her...

Mar 19, 2025

Virginia Janney, 83, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Sylvania. She was born July 29, 1941 in Wood County to James and Hope (Fuller) Clingenpeel. She married James Martin Janney on November 19, 1960 and they shared 48 years together until he passed on August 12, 2009.

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...