Reynaldo L. Borjas, 47, of Genoa, died early Tuesday morning, August 16, 2016, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born August 9, 1969, in Toledo, Ohio, to Reynaldo S. and Otila F. (Lopez) Borjas. Reynaldo enjoyed playing cards and was a sports fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Atlanta Braves as well as a Michigan...
John R. Franks, Sr, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. John was born November 8, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio to Harry J. and Ida M. (Schultz) Franks. John worked for Libby Owens Ford for many years. He loved spending time at home with his family and his beloved dogs. He is survived...
Kathryn (Schramm) Perez, 54, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, OH, surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was born October 25, 1961, in Port Clinton, OH, the daughter of Henry John and Lois Jean (Quisno) Schramm. Kathryn worked as a laborer for Jeep in Toledo, OH. She was a...
Douglas Lee Willhardt, affectionately known as “Bean”, born September 28, 1968 in Toledo, OH passed away August 16, 2016. Doug is predeceased by his father and mother, Edward Eugene and Norma Jean Willhardt. He is survived by his brother, Tom Willhardt; sister-in-law, Pam Willhardt; and sisters, Patti Willhardt and Jodi Willhardt. Douglas was also loved by his nieces, Amanda...
James L. Clemens, age 76, died August 16, 2016 at Flower Hospital. Jim was born October 20, 1939 in Defiance to the late Lawrence and Lelah (Slough) Clemens. He married Harriet Ladik on Dec. 2, 1961 and she preceded him in death on April 10, 2006. His brother, Phil, is also deceased. Jim worked in printing and mailing at...
SHELLY L. “BLOSSOM” PFITZER With sadness we share the passing of Shelly Lynn “Blossom” Pfitzer who lost her courageous battle to cancer on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio where she was surrounded by her loving family. Shelly was born in Toledo Ohio on June 28, 1962 to Frank and Viola (Keck) Eberflus. She was a...
Manuela R. “Mele” Vargas, age 89, of Toledo, Ohio died Monday, August 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Stafford, Texas to Pedro Rodriguez and Ester (Cavazos) Delgado and on January 19, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas, she married Frank C. Vargas who proceeded her in death on November 22, 1989. Manuela...
Robert G. Plageman, age 94, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Otterbein Portage Valley Care Center. Robert was born in Toledo on June 21, 1922 to Clifford and Idabelle Plageman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII and was a member of the American Legion. Bob was the owner of Plageman Ceramic Tile Company....
Robert “Bob” D. Gayer, 80, of Maumee, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, just 21 days prior to his 6th Wedding Anniversary with wife, Sharon (DeVaughn) Gayer. Bob was born on February 13, 1936. He grew up, one of five brothers, under the careful watch of parents, Raymond and Lucille (Eisley),...
Lawrence “Mike” Charles Shiple, 90, passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on August 13, 2016. Mike was born March 22, 1926 in Perrysburg, OH to Magdalene W. Hertzfeld and John S. Shiple. Mike attended Perrysburg High School. His beloved wife, Rita Elizabeth Keckstein, passed away before him in 2002. Mike was a veteran, having served in the Navy....
Matthew R. Bussell, age 38, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016. The son of Winford and Juanita, he was born November 9, 1977 in Toledo. He was a talented commercial painter, working for various companies as well as Pure Pride Painting which he owned at one time. Matt was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and the University...
Kenneth Eischen 88, of Northwood, Ohio passed away on August 13 , 2016 at Heartland of Oregon. He was born August 6, 1928 to Henry and Cecilia (Fleitz) Eischen in Oregon, Ohio. He retired from the De Vilbiss Co. with over 25 years and enjoyed gardening, long day trips with his family and Country Western music. Kenneth was preceded...
Josiah R. Schoch, 38, of Northwood, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Toledo Hospital surrounded by his family. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Sarah; son, Josiah Merle; daughter, Eden; mother, Cindy Taylor Miller; brothers, John F. Brown, Jeremiah Schoch, Keith Taylor, Bo Schoch, Jeff Schoch, Ricky Schoch; grandmother, Norma Taylor; and many...
Marcus Kyle Widmer, 30, formerly of Genoa, died Friday, August 12, 2016, at his residence in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He was born June 15, 1986, in Oregon, Ohio, to Gary R. Widmer and Heidi M. (Driver) Shank. Marcus was a 2004 graduate of Genoa Area High School, where he had played football and wrestled, and he had attended one...
Laurie Ann Porus, 54, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home. She was born on June 16, 1962 in Toledo to George and Lara (McCullough) Timmons. Laurie married Alan D. Porus on June 16, 1999 also in Toledo. Laurie loved animals, particularly her cats. She enjoyed writing as well as drawing. Laurie also...
Debbie A. DiGennaro, 64 passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee, OH, with her devoted family by her side on August 11, 2016. Debbie fought cancer and other health conditions with dignity, courage, faith and an endless abundance of hope and strength, and is now at peace with our dear Lord and Savior. Debbie, Catholic by...
Kenneth James Berry, age 87, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Heartland of Waterville, Waterville, Ohio. He was born in Erie, Michigan on October 17, 1928 to Fredrick Berry and Hazel (Bonneau) Heidman. Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII. He worked for Brinks Security Company, REA Express and...
Phyllis Anne (Nowowiejski) Ustaszewski, 89, of Holland, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the University Of Toledo Medical Center. She was born on June 13, 1927 in Whitehouse, Ohio to Joseph R. and Evelyn L. (Koczorowski) Nowowiejski and she married Alfred J. Ustaszewski on August 30, 1952. Phyllis received her Master’s Degree in Science Education from...
Sally Ruth Paulen, age 82 from Toledo, OH passed away on August 10, 2016 . She was surrounded by her loving children and brother, Michael. She was born on February 10, 1934 in Toledo to Jeanette and Robert Ross. She attended DeVilbiss High School and the University of Toledo where she was member of the Tri Delta Sorority. She...
Edith Landmesser blessed the lives of Wilbur and Hattie Rockhold upon her birth September 23, 1922. The Lord called her home August 9,2016 After graduation from high school and continuing education, Edith became a specialist in stenotype technology. She held a responsible position with a prominent Detroit law firm. Her life goals changed in 1952 when she married the...