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,...

Sep 7, 2024

Carl E. Opelt, Jr., 83, a lifelong resident of Woodville, Ohio, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, Ohio. He was born on the family farm in Woodville on March 6, 1941, to Carl E. and Gladys M. (Recker) Sr. He graduated from Woodville High School prior to studying math at Bowling...

Sep 6, 2024

Betty Joanne Garrett, 90, of Tiffin, Ohio and formerly of Catawba Island, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at The Willows at Tiffin, Tiffin, Ohio. She was born on February 21, 1934 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John and Edith (Manes) Dagsher. On August 18, 1956 she married Charles R. Garrett and he preceded her...

Sep 6, 2024

Vicki L. Balduf, 77, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 30, 1947 in Fremont, OH to William and Virginia (Schneider) Edwards. On June 5, 1969 in Marshall, NC she married Clarence “Buz” Balduf and he survives. Vicki worked at the Catawba Island...

Sep 6, 2024

David E. Day, 62, of Port Clinton, OH passed away after an extended illness on Friday, September 6, 2024 at his home with his loving wife, Jenny by his side. David was born on April 17, 1962 in Bristol, CT to Roger and Joan (Daly) Day.

David graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1980...

Sep 6, 2024

Jeanette L. Lentz, 82, of Oregon, and formerly of Curtice, Ohio, passed away at Mercy-St. Charles Hospital, on Friday, September 6, 2024, after a lingering illness. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on November 26, 1941, to Harry and Thelma “Betty” (Carr) Reuss and spent most of her life in Ottawa County. She was a 1959 graduate of Oak...

Sep 6, 2024

Bruce A. Hehn, 93, of Asheville, North Carolina, and formerly of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024.

Bruce leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 70 years, Cleo; his daughters, Dawn and Lynn (Brian) Ballenger; granddaughters, Taylor (Nic) and Shannon and his great granddaughter, Stella.

There...

Sep 6, 2024

Deacon Richard “Dick” Donald Heban, 93, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, September 6, 2024. After nearly 30 years, he is finally reunited with wife, Doris, who passed away on June 4, 1995. He was born August 11, 1931, to Norbert and Mary Louise (Jursa) Heban in Toledo, Ohio. Dick graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1949....

Sep 5, 2024

John R. Brebberman, 56, of Toledo, Ohio passed away Thursday, Sept 5, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born August 24, 1968 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert and Anne (Davis) Brebberman.

John grew up in South Toledo and attended Maumee High School. He remained a dedicated fan of Maumee’s football team.

He worked...

Sep 5, 2024

Dorothy Ann Ryan, age 91, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Spring Meadows Nursing Center. She was born July 23, 1933, in Toledo to Walter and Bernice (Smoker) Lewis. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Lewis of Connecticut, and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Lynn Ryan....

Sep 4, 2024

Ronald L. Taylor, 61, of Warsaw, OH and formerly Port Clinton, OH passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 on hospice care at the Truman House, New Philadelphia, OH. Ron was born on November 18, 1962 in Port Clinton, OH to Ernest and Hazel (Hatfield) Taylor. He graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1981. Ron worked for U.S. Gypsum...

Sep 4, 2024

Lester “Butch” Gruetter, 88, of Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home. He was born in Toledo to Otto and Selma Gruetter on February 24, 1936. Butch worked at Nabisco for over 35 years before retiring. He married his beloved wife, Barb, and they spent many wonderful years together before her passing in 2004. Butch...

Sep 4, 2024

Phyllis E. (Keesecker) Garn, 88, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, OH. She was born on June 25, 1936 in DeGraff, OH to John and Viola Belle (Huber) Keesecker. She graduated from Gibsonburg High School. On June 26, 1954 in Gibsonburg, OH she married Ivan Garn, and...