Obituaries

Sep 13, 2024

Sharon K. Beach, 81, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, in Maumee, Ohio. She was born on November 8, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio, to Clifford Earle and Mildred Lucille (Baumhower) Patton.

Sharon began her career as a beautician after she graduated from Springfield High School and later worked in retail at Lion Store, ABS,...

Sep 13, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, uncle, and friend R.C. Young, a resident of StoryPoint Senior Living community in Waterville, died Friday, September 13 after a brief illness. The son of Dr. Roland Young and Ruth Beam Young, R.C. grew up in South Toledo, attending Libbey High School and the University of Toledo. He married Nancy Marley in 1954 and they...

Sep 13, 2024

Linda June (Ramey) Base, 80, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, peacefully passed away on the morning of Friday, September 13, 2024. During her brief stay at St. Anne’s Hospital in Toledo, OH, Linda was surrounded by the ones she loved and nurtured most: her daughters, grandchildren and son-in-laws. Her devotion to family was immeasurable; and the warmth of...

Sep 12, 2024

Our beloved Elinor Zekany passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, at the age of 99. Elinor was born on June 4, 1925 in Port Clinton, Ohio and married Andy Zekany, Jr. on January 26, 1952 in St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Marblehead. She was valedictorian of the Port Clinton High School class of 1943 and attended Tiffin...

Sep 12, 2024

Joseph Earl Maciolek, beloved son of William Maciolek and Lu Anne Maciolek Donbrosky, passed away on September 12, 2024, at the age of 43. Born on April 1, 1981, Joseph attended Catholic school during his formative years, where he developed a strong foundation of faith.

Joseph had a passion for football, both as a spectator and a...

Sep 11, 2024

George Louis Sabback, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. Born November 11, 1950, George graduated from Central Catholic High School and spent most of his life in the Toledo area. He loved fishing and was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a simple...

Sep 11, 2024

John Tibor Vamos died peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the age of 83. Born to his parents, Steve and Elizabeth (Kovacs) Vamos on January 31, 1941, he grew up in the Toledo area and attended Central Catholic High School. He was proud of his Hungarian heritage and family was everything to John.

After...

Sep 11, 2024

Jack Risher, age 87 of Sylvania Township peacefully passed away on September 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and dear friends. Jack was the son of Donald and Emmaretta (Branson) Risher of Weirton, West Virgina. Jack served in the Army Reserves from 1956-1958. He then attended West Virginia University, where he met and later married Eleanor...

Sep 10, 2024

A funeral ceremony for Guadalupe conducted by Father Jonathan Wright will be held on September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm at Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home, 216 Washington Street, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452. Guests are invited to join or remain celebrating Guadalupe's life until 7:00pm in the funeral chapel following the service. A full obituary is pending and will be posted on...

Sep 10, 2024

Helen Myers, 81, of Ottawa Hills, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, with her loving daughter by her side. She was born in New York, NY to John and Mary (Murphy) Lunz on September 25, 1942. After graduating from Dominion School for Girls High School in New York, Helen received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo...

Sep 10, 2024

Donald M. Jarrell, aged 83, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 10 in Toledo, OH. He was born on February 2, 1941, in Canton, OH, to Henry and Evelyn Jarrell. Don married the love of his life, Joanne (Bos), on September 9, 1961, and together they built a beautiful family. Don and Joanne had just celebrated their 63rd...

Sep 9, 2024

Neil Lewis Horn, a long-time resident of Maumee, Ohio passed unexpectedly Monday, September 9, 2024. He was born in Elyria, Ohio to the late James P and Louise (Reising) Horn September 21, 1946. He attended both grade school and high school in Elyria.

Neil received both his bachelor’s (1969) and master’s (1978) degrees...

Sep 9, 2024

Carol Sue Wray, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at Magruder Hospital on September 9, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on December 8, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, Carol was the daughter of Charles and Josephine (Rich) Edwards. Known affectionately as "Susie" by those who loved her, Carol's warmth and kindness touched the...

Sep 9, 2024

Suzanne “Sue” M. Spurgeon, 62, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away at home, with her husband, Dave at her side, on September 9, 2024. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 15, 1961, the daughter of Leroy and Sharon (Gladney) Imm. She married her loving husband, David Spurgeon, and for the next 44 years they made a wonderful life...

Sep 9, 2024

Marlene Hayden, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and dedication. Marlene was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry, and her dear daughter, Renee. Born as one of three siblings, she is survived by her four devoted children: Catherine Herndon, Michele Cavin, Lisa Hoffman and Mark Hayden. Her...

Sep 8, 2024

Jami Lee Stiefel was born on October 15, 1961, and became an important part of the Sunshine Communities family in 1987. Jami enjoyed participating in many activities in her vocational program. She was especially proud of her "Build A Bear' with a beating heart. Jami loved her coffee and tea, as well as food, stuffed animals and the color...

Sep 8, 2024

Born in Carlstadt NJ, Don Kouba was the youngest of three children of Oscar and Mary Kouba. After high school he enlisted in the Navy and served in the Korean war as a medic aboard the USS-Glynn. After the war, Don met his sweetheart, Patti, at Montclair State College. They settled in New Jersey to raise their three beloved...

Sep 7, 2024

Donald “Don” J. Seskevics, 76, of Catawba Island, Ohio and formerly of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away, Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio. He was born in Dayton on July 19, 1948, the son of Joseph and Florence (Fehrman) Seskevics. Don grew up in Vandalia and graduated from Vandalia Butler High School in 1966 and...

Sep 7, 2024

Winifred Ann Graham Seng passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2024. “Ann” as she was commonly known, was a devoted wife, loving mother, caring sibling, and joyful grandmother. Ann is survived by her four children: Clare, Robert, Lawrence, Richardson and her granddaughter, Stella.

Previously departed loved ones include Ann’s parents, Winifred Heekin Graham, and Ziba...

Sep 7, 2024

Betty A. Dowell, age 83, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Center. Born on August 22, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, to Sadie (Hartzel) and Fred Miller, Betty lived a life full of love and dedication.

Before her retirement, Betty worked as a legal secretary,...