Judith Lynn Speakman
Jun 4, 2025
Judith Lynn Speakman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio.
Born on August 5, 1948, in Lynchburg, Ohio, Judy was one of eight children of Ralph and Dorothy (Rittenhouse) Smallwood. She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1966 and married the love of...
Douglas Scott Groch
Jun 4, 2025
Douglas S. Groch, 59, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio after a courageous battle with cancer.
Doug was born on May 26, 1966, in Toledo, Ohio, and lived most of his life in Rossford. He was a steady and loving presence in the lives of...
Paul James Evans
Jun 3, 2025
Paul James Evans, age 97, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Toledo, Ohio, on June 19, 1927, the son of Frank and Anna (Kaukusch) Evans. Paul began his military journey by joining the Navy on June 29, 1944, at the young age of 17 to...
James P. Witt
Jun 3, 2025
James P. Witt, known lovingly as Jim, Jimmy, Dad, and Grandpa, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, in the compassionate care of Genoa Care Center after a courageous and lengthy battle with dementia. He was 80 years old.
Born on September 8, 1944, in Port Clinton, Ohio, Jim was the...
Michael R. Kreager
Jun 2, 2025
Michael R. Kreager, 42, of Curtice, OH, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1982, in Oregon, OH, to Ronald R. and Shelley (Tello) Kreager.
Michael was a 2000 graduate of Genoa High School. He began his career with Blue Beacon Truck Wash Co., starting...
James "Guggs" Michael Wagener
Jun 2, 2025
“I was born and now I’m dead” — Jim
Jim often said he wanted that line to be his whole obituary, but we knew in our hearts we had to honor the beautiful, full life he lived — a life that meant so much to all of us.
Jim passed away...
Brad Stanley Thomas
Jun 1, 2025
Brad Stanley Thomas, age 71, passed away in his home, unexpectedly, on June 1, 2025.
Brad was the middle child of Frank and Treva (Evans) Thomas. A 1972 graduate of Sylvania High School, he became a gifted carpenter and all-around fix-it man. Brad lived in California for many years before returning to Ohio and settling...
Russell "Russ" Comers
Jun 1, 2025
Russell D. Comers, 86, of Toledo, Ohio, went home to be in heaven with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Russell was born on February 26, 1939, in Toledo, the son of William and Marie (Reidel) Comers.
After he graduated from Scott High School, Russ continued...
James "Bart" Bartosky
Jun 1, 2025
James “Bart” Bartosky
James “Bart” Francis Bartosky passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on June 1, 2025.
Bart was born August 11, 1944 in Toledo, OH to the late Frank Bartosky and Teresa (Bauer) Bartosky. He attended public and parochial schools in Rossford, Ohio, eventually graduating...
Bradley Jackson
Jun 1, 2025
Bradley L. Jackson of Haskins, Ohio passed away June 1, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on December 7, 1971, in Port Clinton, Ohio to Dennis and Catherine Jackson. On September 22, 2001, Bradley married the love of his life, Nicole Pacer.
Bradley was a proud graduate of Oak Harbor High School and The...
Christopher Davis
Jun 1, 2025
Christopher Davis
January 10, 1962 – June 1, 2025
Christopher Davis, age 63, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. Chris was a kind soul whose huge smile and joyful spirit lit up every room. He had a deep love for life, dancing, and spending time with his friends....
Martha Jane Pituch, Ph.D.
Jun 1, 2025
September 7, 1932 – June 1, 2025
The world lost a tremendous force for good when Martha J. Pituch, RN, PhD, completed her earthly journey in the early morning hours of June 1, 2025. Martha leaves an enduring legacy of love and care.
Born Martha Jane Johnson, she was...
Reverend Dr. Nicholas K. Mays
May 30, 2025
Reverend Dr. Nicholas K. Mays, beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30th, at the age of 84 in Toledo, OH.
Pastor Mays was an accomplished man within the ELCA ministry across OH and parts of the southern U.S. After graduating from Wittenberg University (Springfield, OH) in 1963, he enrolled...
Delia M. Morgan
May 29, 2025
Delia M. Morgan, age 90, passed away on May 29, 2025. Delia was born on December 17, 1934, to parents Antonio and Georgia (Sierra) Navarro.
Delia loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was very proud of her Latin ancestry and loved making Mexican food for her...
John Pinkelman
May 28, 2025
John Edward Pinkelman, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away on May 28, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on September 29, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Germanus and Florence (Eckel) Pinkelman.
Following his graduation from high school, John proudly served in the Ohio Army National Guard and began his dedicated career...
Sharon Stonerock
May 28, 2025
Sharon A. Stonerock, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on April 25, 1945, Sharon lived a life full of compassion, dedication, and joy.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Marvin and Ruth Cutcher; her cherished grandmother, Amelia Kunz “Nana”;...
Earl Smith
May 28, 2025
Earl W. Smith, age 71, of Oregon, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1954, in Toledo, OH, to Duffy and Velma (Bean) Smith.
Earl dedicated his entire career to the Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home in Oregon, OH, where he worked...
Kristine M. Lavalley
May 27, 2025
Kristine M. LaValley died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on May 27, 2025. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Ray and Judith (Taylor) Hood on October 12, 1960. She grew up in the Toledo area and attended St. Ursula Academy and The University of Toledo.
Kris met the love of...
Donald Jay Kinney
May 27, 2025
In late May 2025, the world lost DJ Kinney, historian, creator, and writer.
With little warning and no apparent cause, DJ passed away unexpectedly at his home in Cocoa Beach, Florida, winking out of this existence like a far-off comet speeding away from Earth.
DJ was magnetic, with a seemingly bottomless...
Gerald "Jerry" L. Schultz
May 27, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” L. Schultz, 69, of Oak Harbor, OH, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born November 1, 1955, in Port Clinton, OH, to Virgil and Vera (Avery) Schultz.
Jerry graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1973 and went on to earn his real estate license. A...
