Elva Garcia
Aug 3, 2026
Elva Garcia, 82, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on August 3, 2026.
She was born on July 15, 1944, in Harlingen, Texas, to Ignacio and Estela (Hinojosa) Garcia. Raised in a hardworking family, Elva began working at a young age as a migrant farmworker, from Michigan to Florida harvesting tomatoes, oranges, cherries, and pecans. Although her...
Josiah Thomas Reddick
Aug 3, 2026
Precious Child of God and heart warrior, Josiah Thomas Reddick, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 3rd, 2026, after a hard-fought battle to congenital heart disease. Even though Josiah's time here on earth was brief, he profoundly touched the lives of so many who fervently prayed and loved him.
Josiah was born on June 28th, 2026, to...
Eric James Pidcock
Aug 3, 2026
Eric (Rick) James Pidcock, age 65, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away on August 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Rick was born on October 14, 1960, in Toledo, Ohio. A proud lifelong member of the Sylvania community, he attended Stranahan Elementary School, Arbor Hills Junior High School, and graduated with the Southview High School Class of 1978,...
John Dale Stormer
Aug 3, 2026
John D. Stormer, 76, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.
John was born on February 9, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, to Dale and Ruth (Madonia) Stormer. He met Carol Harrison on May 16, 1965, confidently and correctly predicting that same day that he was going to marry her. John and...
Margaret Dargahi
Aug 2, 2026
Margaret Mary Dargahi, born Margaret Mary Eckel on April 8, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, lived a remarkable life defined by service, compassion, adventure, and devotion to her family.
Margaret grew up in Perrysburg, Ohio, and graduated from Perrysburg High School. Following graduation, she answered the call to serve her country by enlisting in the United States Army during the Korean...
Sharon Grace Rossbach
Aug 2, 2026
Sharon (Hicks) Rossbach, 79, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026 in Waterford at Levis Commons Senior Care and Assisted Living. Born September 22, 1945 in Toledo, Sharon will be remembered as a cherished and beloved presence in the lives of all who knew her.
Sharon graduated in 1962 from Rogers High School and joined the family...
Angela Ranee Hamilton
Aug 2, 2026
Angela Ranee (Cook) Hamilton
Some people quietly pass through life. Angela Ranee Hamilton never did.
Angie loved big, laughed often, and left a little sparkle wherever she went.
If you knew Angie, you knew she was fierce. Fierce in the way she loved, the way she protected, the way she fought for the people she cared about, and the way...
Brian Edwin Little
Aug 1, 2026
Brian E. Little (February 7 1956 - August 1 2026)
Brian E. Little of Maumee Ohio passed away August 1, 2026 at Perrysburg Hospice of Northwest Ohio after a brief stay.
Brian was born February 7, 1956 in Maumee Ohio to Richard and Catherine (Fetcher) Little. He grew up in Maumee and attended St. Joseph Grade School. After moving to...
Virginia Carol Collins
Aug 1, 2026
Virginia Carol Collins, known as "Ginny," to friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, with her loving son at her side.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, on November 18, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Bertha (Meek) Ormston and Ralph Ormston. She grew up in Toledo, graduating from Waite High School...
William Russell Fleck
Aug 1, 2026
William Russell Fleck, 91, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, and formerly of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, and Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Riverview Healthcare Campus in Oak Harbor.
He was born on June 29, 1935, in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, to William and Emma (Griffith) Fleck. William was a graduate of Lewistown High School in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Following graduation,...
Rebecca Jane Neubacher
Jul 31, 2026
Rebecca J. Neubacher, 74 of Marblehead, Ohio, and formerly of Columbus Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, July 31, 2026. Becky was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, September 21, 1951, to Edward and Dorothy (Redshaw) Neubacher. Becky was a reading specialist with Columbus Public Schools for over 30 years. She enjoyed her retirement years with her husband at their...
Andrew George Hudec Jr.
Jul 31, 2026
Andrew "Andy" G. Hudec, Jr., 77, passed away on July 31, 2026. Born on December 19, 1948, in Port Clinton, Ohio, he was the son of Andrew and Thelma (Runion) Hudec.
Andy graduated from Port Clinton High School before pursuing higher education in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Ohio Northern University in 1971 and...
Peter Ryan Waldo
Jul 30, 2026
Peter Ryan Waldo passed away on July 30, 2026, at the age of 90. He leaves behind the legacy of a long, beautiful life-one defined by an unwavering devotion to his family, a quiet reverence for nature, a lifelong love for reading and history, and the simple joy he found in the company of a faithful dog.
Pete always expressed...
Mary Alice Powell
Jul 30, 2026
Mary Alice Powell, The Blade's first food editor, who contributed to the Toledo paper for 73 years, guiding home cooks and restaurant diners alike, died Thursday in her Grand Rapids, Ohio, home. She was 98.
She died of respiratory complications and other health issues, her caretaker Pat Berry said.
"She always took us on an adventure," Ms. Berry said. "She...
Doren Clark Wells
Jul 29, 2026
Doren C. Wells, age 68, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Born on September 14, 1957, in Burlington, Iowa. He dedicated many years of his career to the skilled trades and retired from the Carpenters Local Union. A talented craftsman, Doren was known for his willingness to lend a hand whenever someone needed help building, repairing,...
Jacqueline Marie Crone
Jul 29, 2026
Jacqueline Marie Crone, 65, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
She was born April 28, 1961, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to Kenneth C. and Nina S. (Harris) Crone. Jacqueline graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1980. For the past 18 years, she had worked as the kitchen manager at Wild Wings...
Ronald James Gecsi
Jul 28, 2026
Ronald James Gecsi passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel May Gecsi and William Gecsi. Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Ann Gecsi (Miller), his daughter, Wendy Goertz Adams (Jason Adams); his son, Rick Gecsi...
James Charles Woodward Jr.
Jul 28, 2026
James Charles Woodward, Jr., 88, of Maumee, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at The Lakes of Monclova. He was born July 30, 1937, in Sylvania, Ohio, to James Sr. and Bernice (Moebius) Woodward.
Jim married Dorothy Dunn on July 31, 1959. They shared 55 years of marriage before her passing on October 27, 2014. He worked as a civil...
Allen Donald Blossey
Jul 27, 2026
Allen Donald Blossey, 97 of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away on July 27, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1929, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Fred and Mae (Barnes) Blossey. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University. Allen led a long career as a supervisor for Chrysler Corporation, and formerly he worked for US Rubber and Uniroyal. He served...
Helen Irene Macleod
Jul 27, 2026
Helen Irene Macleod, age 84, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on July 27, 2026.
Born on November 21, 1941, in Derby, England, Helen was the daughter of Arthur and Grace (Turner) Walker. At the age of 15, Helen went to work for Elastic Yarns in Nottingham. She later worked as a Make-Up Sales Consultant for Jacobsons. Helen...