Obituaries

Nov 26, 2023

Judy Cummins Osborn Pearson

Surrounded by her family, Judy died peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, on Sunday, November 26.

Judy was born to Charles and Emma Lou (Williams) Osborn of Lebanon, TN. Her family was very active in First Presbyterian Church in Lebanon where Judy sang in the choir and studied...

Nov 25, 2023

John S. Toth Jr., 88 of Waterville, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Ayden Healthcare. He was born November 10, 1935 to John and Mary (Tom) Toth in Cleveland, Ohio.

John proudly served 29 years as a machine operation specialist at GM Powertrain. He was a member of the UAW Local 14 and very active with...

Nov 25, 2023

David Lewis Dibling, 79, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 10, 1944, to his late parents, Harold and Madeline (Howard) Dibling. David was a high school graduate of DeVilbiss High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in accounting from Defiance College. He worked with...

Nov 25, 2023

Susan (Susie) DeVilbiss Cavalear passed away Saturday morning, November 25th. She was born August 31, 1939, in Toledo, OH and raised by June and Vondell William (Pat) Patterson. During her childhood she spent many fun summers at Clark Lake in Michigan. Susie graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1958 and attended the University of Toledo. She married James Bond...

Nov 25, 2023

Reverend Raymond Earl Ensman, 84, of Port Clinton, Ohio, Senior Status Priest of the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio entered eternal life on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton, Ohio. Born at home in Miller City, Putnam County, Ohio on January 19, 1939, to Eugene Arthur and Eva (Apple) Ensman. He was a son of Holy Family...

Nov 24, 2023

Eleanor L. Gibbs, 91, of Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023, with family by her side. She was born on September 29, 1932, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to Clarence and Doris (Kreider) Fixler.

Eleanor was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. After growing up in Wadsworth she attended Ohio University where...

Nov 24, 2023

Raymond Earl Goodman, D.O., age 86, of Chagrin Falls, and formerly of Toledo, died November 24, 2023. He was born January 24, 1937, in Detroit, MI to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Bryant) Goodman and graduated from Mumford High School. He attended both Hillsdale College and Wayne State University before earning his medical degree from the Chicago College of...

Nov 23, 2023

James R. Jeffery, known locally and statewide for his legal prowess and his upbeat personality, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Recognized as a sharp civil trial litigator, Jim practiced for 55 years with Toledo law firm Spengler, Nathanson, LLC until his retirement in 2020. His keen mind, positive attitude and kindness to others...

Nov 23, 2023

Jeffrey K. Kloesen, 60, of Toledo, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born in Toledo to Herman and Betty (Short) Kloesen. Jeff worked as a hydraulic cylinder machinist for over 30 years and was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Tigers fan. He enjoyed shooting pool, trips to the beach, and spending time with family and...

Nov 22, 2023

Donald A. Nissen, 86, of Lakeside-Marblehead, OH passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Otterbein-Northshore Senior Life Community, Lakeside-Marblehead, OH. He was born on December 26, 1936 in Fremont, OH to Alvin and Gertrude (Heller) Nissen. Don served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1958-1964. He worked as a quality control lab tech for U.S. Gypsum for over...

Nov 22, 2023

Bethann "Beth" Kohn Aouad, the embodiment of strength and grace through adversity, passed into the hands of our Lord on November 22, 2023 after a long and brave battle.

Bethann was born on June 29, 1966 and raised in Elmore, Ohio by her mother Sylvia. She was a graduate of Woodmore High School,...

Nov 22, 2023

Robert “Bob” E. Nusser II, 81, of Williston, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Mercy-St. Charles Hospital after a lingering illness. Bob was a beloved resident of the Luther Home of Mercy for the past 46 years. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 5, 1942, the son of Robert E. and Florence A, (Wasmundt) Nusser...

Nov 22, 2023

Helen Polakowski, age 95 of Northwood, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Maumee Pointe. She was born February 23, 1928 to Nicholas and Mary (Bonyo) Fetchik in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania where she also grew up. Helen married Felix “Phil” Polakowski on April 29, 1950 before the couple moved to Ohio and started their family.

Helen...

Nov 22, 2023

Lydia Vargas, 80, of Perrysburg, passed away Wednesday, November

22, 2023 at her home. She was born October 31, 1943 in Bixar County,

Texas to Trenidad and Pilar (Ruis) Vargas.

She loved to socialize with anyone and never knew a stranger. She

enjoyed animals and spending time with her...

Nov 22, 2023

Our mother, Marvel Louise Duerringer died at the age of 95 on November 22, at UTMC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Joseph Albert Duerringer and her sister, Ardith Cooper (Richard).

Mom and Dad shared many interests during their years together—a love of big band music and jazz greats like Errol Garner,...

Nov 21, 2023

Timothy K. Dougherty, 64, of Woodville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Mercy-St. Charles Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 1, 1958, the son of Cornelius and Beatrice (Rzeszewicz) Dougherty and moved to Woodville in 1971, graduating from Woodmore High School in 1976.

Tim, for the last 10...

Nov 21, 2023

Claude “Butch” James Burkhart, age 78, of Oregon, OH, passed away November 21, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio-Ebeid Care Center. He was born June 23, 1945, in Oregon, Ohio. On June 17, 1967, Butch married Cheri Hickman and they enjoyed 52 years together. He was employed by Holland Building Services as a window cleaner until his retirement. Butch...

Nov 21, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Keller Age 86 of Wheatfield, IN and Lakeside-Marblehead, OH passed away November 21, 2023.

Loving husband of the late Ruth Keller (Bauer).

Beloved son of the late Dale and Ruth Keller (Kirchberg).

Loving father of Charles “Chuck” Keller (Linda Takahata) and Karin Cecil (Rob Cecil.)

He is the beloved...

Nov 20, 2023

Nicholas Stephen Lutman, age 38, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. Born on August 21, 1985, to parents Stephen and Suzanne Lutman, Nick was a lifelong resident of the Toledo area and attended Northview High School. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed watching many sports. He was a fan of the Cleveland Indians, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Ohio...

Nov 19, 2023

Paul David Stevens, 68, of Genoa Ohio passed away at home on November 19, 2023. Paul was born on August 7, 1955, at St Charles Hospital in Oregon, Ohio to the late Ralph and Marion (Butterfield) Stevens. On February 27, 1974 he married Jill Karen (Holman) Stevens in Toledo, Ohio sharing over 48 years of marriage before her passing...