Obituaries

Jan 17, 2015

Joyce Ann Lohr, age 80, of Toledo, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the Goerlich Center.  She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 8, 1934 to Clark and Dorothy (Cramer) McClurg.  Joyce was a dedicated registered nurse and a supervisor in the obstetrics and gynecology unit at the former Riverside Hospital.  She had an outstanding love...

Jan 16, 2015

Robert J. Barraco 74, of Oregon, died January 16, 2015 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 22, 1940 to Frank (Mary Anna Miller) Barraco. Bob served his country in the United States Army. He retired as an oiler from the Nabisco Plant in Toledo. Bob played the steel guitar and went to their...

Jan 16, 2015

Jeannine L. Hoeffel, age 85, of Toledo passed away Friday January 16, 2015 in the Ebeid Residence.  She was born February 22, 1929 in Defiance, Ohio to Gerald C. and Lavina A. Hoeffel.  She was a 1947 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a 1951 graduate of Mary Manse College where she received her teaching degree.  She began...

Jan 16, 2015

Catherine T. “Kate” (Snyder) Rowles, 88, of Perrysburg, Ohio died Friday, January 16, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Mrs. Rowles was born on October 19, 1926 to Casper and Lillian (Burkhardt) Snyder. She married John Wayne Rowles in Annison, AL. on March 18, 1945. Surviving is her sister Ethel Gilsdorf of Walbridge, Ohio and her sister in law Geraldine...

Jan 15, 2015

Marguerite N. Braun, age 92, died peacefully Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Kingston Residence of Sylvania surrounded by her friends and family.  She and her twin sister, Marjorie were born July 14, 1922 in Marinette, WI to Nels and Olga (Erickson) Nelson.  Marguerite graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1943 with a degree in early education. Shorty after...

Jan 15, 2015

Richard Harold Garrett Sr. “Dick”,83, of Point Place passed away on January 15, 2015 at his son’s Richard’s home. He was born on October 24, 1931 to Harold and Elsie Garrett and was a 1951 graduate of Macomber High School. Dick served his country during the Korean War in the Air Force working as an Aircraft Mechanic. He also...

Jan 15, 2015

Darla Rene Riffe, 52, was received by her angels on January 15, 2015. She was born September 26, 1962 to Richard and Hettie Sweeney. You could always find Darla taking care of her family and making everyone laugh around her. Surviving are Darla’s loving husband of 35 years, Jackie Riffe; children, Forrest (Michelle) Riffe, Richard Riffe, Rebecca Griffitt, and...

Jan 15, 2015

Jan 15, 2015

DELLA B. MICHAEL Della B. Michael, 89, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Darlington House in Toledo. She is survived by children, JoAnne (Mike) Killion; Jean (John) Costello and Jay (Tamara) Michael plus 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Michael in 1999 after 53 years of marriage. The...

Jan 14, 2015

Christine Shaffer, age 91, of Holland died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Lake Park Comfort Care. She was born December 27, 1923 in Columbia, KY to Ralph and Lorene (Skaggs) Stults. Christine was formerly employed by Toledo Scale and Lincoln Research. During her last years, Chris lived with her son, Jim and his wife, Mary. She enjoyed making crafts,...

Jan 14, 2015

Esperanza “Hope” Guerra, 83, of Port Clinton, OH, returned to her heavenly home on January 14, 2015. She rested comfortably and was surrounded and loved by her family at her home, in Green Valley, AZ. Hope was born on December 26, 1931 in Mathis, TX. She was a devoted member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. There are no words...

Jan 13, 2015

Donald Eugene Pennington, 83, of Northwood, Ohio passed away January 13, 2015 after a 4 year illness. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 04, 1931 to James V. Pennington and Reba (Murry) Pennington. Don graduated from Woodard High School in 1949. After high school he joined the Army. Upon his discharge from the Army he tried his...

Jan 13, 2015

Harry M. Hall, 84, of Toledo, formerly of Oregon, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Harry was born to Harry M. and Lida (Morris) Hall on February 1, 1930. Harry was a graduate of Waite High School. He married Kathryn A. Blackburn on September 23, 1950 and was a glass worker for Libbey-Owens-Ford Company....

Jan 13, 2015

Travis L. Brown, 44, of Genoa, died Tuesday afternoon, January 13, 2015, at Mercy-St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He was born June 25, 1970, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Cecil Brown, Jr. and Christine Pierce. Travis was a 1992 graduate of Penta County Vocational School and for 24 years worked at Riverview Industries and the Portage Trail in Elmore for...

Jan 12, 2015

Joseph G. Chip Gill Jr., age 50 of Maumee, OH passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 12, 2015.  Chip was born in Toledo, OH on May 29, 1964 to Joseph G. and Betty E. (Aberl) Gill.  He was employed as a Foreman for Snowden Construction and Provo Construction. An avid sports fan, Chip loved the Detroit Lions, Tigers and...

Jan 12, 2015

Linda Marie (Rife) Martin, 61, of Oak Harbor, died unexpectedly, Monday, January 12, 2015, at her home. She was born February 23, 1953, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to Wilfred and June (Fleckner) Rife. She had worked as an office manager for Superior Wire and part time for the Port Clinton Walmart. Linda LaLa spent her time, energy and love...

Jan 12, 2015

Alex M. Teslow, Jr., age 88, passed away January 12, 2015 at Henderson House in Toledo, Ohio, where he had resided since March 1, 2014. Alex was born Nov. 2, 1926 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  He joined the U.S. Navy when he was 18 and entered the Pacific Theatre in World War II, serving on the U.S.S. Prometheus.  He...

Jan 12, 2015

Alma Gonya 93, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 12, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Alma was born on April 07, 1921in Paintsville, KY, the daughter of Arlando and Virgie (Castle) Brooks. Alma’s hobbies were cooking and cleaning. She enjoyed watching television and cleaning. She will be greatly missed by her loving...

Jan 12, 2015

Rita Delores Pellek, 89, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015, at the Goerlich Center of Sylvania. She was born April 3, 1925, to John and Mary (Ettl) Imes in Toledo, Ohio. Rita was a clerk at The Toledo Hospital and retired from her administrative assistant position as foster grandparents. She was a beloved mother that...

Jan 12, 2015

William (Bill) Hasty of Holland, OH, passed away at Toledo Hospital in the early hours of Monday, January 12, 2015 due to complications from multiple chronic health conditions. Bill was 68 years old. Bill was born on August 10, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio and was a 1964 graduate of Rogers High School. Bill met the love of his life,...