Rita Johnston
Mar 31, 2026
Rita Johnston was born on December 3, 1962, in Birżebbuġa, Malta, to Bartholomew and Josephine Attard. She spent her early childhood in Malta before moving to Canada with her family and later settling in the United States at the age of 18, where she would build a life defined by love, service, and generosity.
On January 10, 1992, she married...
William Joseph Ryan
Mar 31, 2026
With a clap of thunder, William Joseph "Bill" Ryan passed peacefully into the heavenly fields, embraced by his Savior, Jesus Christ on March 31, 2026 in the house that he built. Affectionately called "Farmer Bill" and "Grandpa Willie," he lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the land he so dearly loved.
For more than 60 years, Bill was...
James Michael ("Mike") Ames
Mar 30, 2026
James Michael Ames, 81, passed away peacefully of natural causes in the early morning hours of March 30, 2026. His wife of 45 years, Carola Ames, was with him at their home in Maumee.
Known as "Mike" to everyone, Michael Ames was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on February 15, 1945 to Katherine Greenfield Ames and James White Ames....
Susan Ellen Doell
Mar 30, 2026
Susan Doell, 83, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Sandusky, Ohio.
Susan is survived by her daughters, Marybeth Doell and Kathleen Doell; stepchildren, Judy Doell and Keith Doell; grandchildren, Cory Minich (Greg), Michelle Doell, Jayme Doell, Kimberly Griffin, Johnathon Griffin, and Matthew Kotnik; and great-grandchildren, Anthony Rodriguez, Isaiah Doell, Amelia Doell-Moran, and Ka'Miyah Yalledy.
She was preceded in death...
Josephine C. Horsman
Mar 30, 2026
Josephine Horsman, age 101, of Toledo, OH, passed away on March 30, 2026. She was born in 1924 to parents Joseph and Louise Walkowiak in Toledo, Ohio. She always remembered her younger days fondly, outdoors with her six sisters and brother. Josephine enjoyed tending her garden and helping those in the neighborhood with their gardens. She was a quiet and...
Lyndell Gowing
Mar 29, 2026
Lyndell "Lynn" Gowing, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Lynn was a woman whose life was defined by her deep compassion, unwavering dedication, and the joy she found in the people and traditions she cherished most.Lynn was born on January 18, 1953. She graduated from Whitmer...
James Lehman Lewis
Mar 29, 2026
James "Jim" Lehman Lewis, 75, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2026, following an extended illness.
Jim was born on July 11, 1950, in Greenup, Kentucky, to Selby and Grace (Wurts) Lewis. On June 26, 1970, he married the love of his life, Mary Helle, in Wurtland, Kentucky. Together, they shared 55 years of...
Delores J. Bradner
Mar 29, 2026
Delores Bradner, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 29 following a period of declining health from a fall.
Delores was born September 8, 1935, in East Toledo's Birmingham neighborhood (Hungarian town) to Helen (Orosz) and John Joseph Pereszlay. She celebrated her 90th with a classic Hungarian meal from Tony Packo's, surrounded by family. She was a devoted wife, mother,...
Timothy Ray Royster
Mar 28, 2026
Tim Royster, 51, the son of the late Arthur Ray and his Mother Caroline Royster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Stein Hospice in Sandusky Ohio.
Tim loved to refurbish old cars and trucks. He enjoyed going to Car Shows /Gun Shows and collecting military weapons and memorabilia.
He enjoyed hunting, seeking out wild mushrooms with friends,...
Sharon Delaney
Mar 27, 2026
Sharon R. Delaney, born September 29, 1964, passed away on Friday, March 27th, in her home. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family and friends. She was the beloved mother of Matt Cerny. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Delaney and Nancy Kralik Delaney. Sharon is survived by her sisters, Sue Arena and...
John P. Milham
Mar 27, 2026
John P. Milham, age 85, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away on March 27, 2026. He was born on August 28, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio, to Philip and Frances Milham.
John was a man of intelligence, humor, and deep devotion to those he loved. He possessed an excellent sense of humor and a quick wit that made time spent with him...
Abel Lopez Jr.
Mar 27, 2026
Abel Lopez Jr., beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was surrounded by family after a courageous battle with kidney cancer.
Abel was born on October 27, 1976, at St. Charles Hospital in Oregon, Ohio, to Jane (Arriaga) Lopez and Abel Lopez Sr. A man of few words but many actions, Abel was...
Michael Joseph Hayes
Mar 27, 2026
Michael Joseph Hayes of Port Clinton, Ohio died peacefully in his home on March 27, 2026.
He is survived by his children: Donald Hayes, Michael (Nicole) Hayes and Heather (Kyle) Weber; grandchildren: Sean (Shaelyn) Hayes and Fisher Hayes; sibling: Kathy (Terry) Kordonowy and many nieces and nephews among other family and friends
He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Angela...
Mary Ann Lanahan Wright
Mar 26, 2026
Mary Lanahan Wright, age 77, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on March 26, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1948, in Toledo Ohio to Elwood and Mary Wolff.
Mary was a compassionate and devoted woman whose faith in Christ shaped every aspect of her life. A dedicated worshiper, she found great joy in her church communities at The Worship...
Gilberto Alvarado
Mar 25, 2026
Gilbert Alvarado, the beloved patriarch of the Alvarado family, was called home to the Lord on March 25, 2026. He passed away peacefully at his residence just as he had always wished: within the comfort of his beloved home, surrounded by the prayers and presence of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
​Born in San Marcos, Texas, on February 4, 1941,...
Ray Arthur Scherf
Mar 23, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ray Arthur Scherf, who departed this life on March 23, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on January 3, 1942, Ray lived a fulfilling life characterized by dedication to his family, his work, and his country.Ray was a proud veteran who served in the National...
Laurel Smoes Phillips
Mar 22, 2026
Laurel Smoes Phillips of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on March 22, 2026, in New Hope, Pennsylvania, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her three children, Elizabeth (CJ) Murawski, Peter (Meghan) Phillips, and Benjamin Phillips; her six grandchildren, JR and Maverick Murawski, Brady, Peter, and Emma Phillips, and William Phillips; her daughter-in-law Ashley Herendeen Phillips; her sister-in-law Becky Freie;...
Phyllis Rist
Mar 22, 2026
Phyllis Rist, 92, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away on March 22, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born in Blissfield, Michigan, on December 3, 1933, to Sylvester and Margaret (Stiving) Sweet. She was a 1951 graduate of Waite High School. She married Lewis W. Rist on July 12, 1952. Phyllis was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and...
Marilyn Wolff
Mar 22, 2026
Marilyn Elizabeth (Hellrung) Wolff passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2026. She was born on August 9, 1928, in Alton, Illinois to Marvin Hellrung and Elizabeth Quinn Hellrung. Their family moved to Toledo when she was child, after the merger of the Illinois Glass Company and Owens Bottle Machine Co.
Marilyn attended Gesu school, graduated from St. Ursula Academy, and...
Mary Ann Lucile Madrid
Mar 22, 2026
Mary Ann Lucile Madrid, age 72, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. She was born on December 30, 1953, and lived a life filled with love, and devotion to her family.
Mary was a loving and caring mother and grandmother whose greatest joy came from the time she spent with her children and grandchildren. She had a truly big...
