Gary Rasmussen
Dec 3, 2025
Gary Rasmussen, 79, passed away December 3, 2025, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Born on October 18, 1946, to Carl and Louise (Stewart) Rasmussen, Gary grew up in Port Clinton, Ohio.
He was a graduate of Port Clinton High School, Class of 1965. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio Northern University and then his Masters from Toledo University....
Norman J. Orzehowski Jr.
Dec 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we share the passing of Norman J. Orzehowski, Jr. Norm was born to Norman Sr. and Alice Orzehowski on Valentine’s Day 1972 and was welcomed into his family by his sisters Susan and Jill.
Norm attended Christ the King grade school and St. Francis De Sales High School. He graduated from Central...
Becky M. Puffenberger
Dec 2, 2025
Becky (Smith) Puffenberger, 72, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. Born on July 14, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio, Becky was the daughter of Walter and Marie (Stark) Smith. She grew up in Toledo, graduated from Whitmer High School, and built a life defined by love and family.
A devoted stay-at-home mom for many years, Becky later found...
Charlotte A. Sommers
Dec 2, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Charlotte A. Sommers, 87, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on December 2nd, 2025.
Born on May 26th, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Albert and Frances Keel.
Charlotte lived a beautiful life full of laughter, love, and deep devotion to the people she loved most. She dedicated her life to creating a welcoming home and...
Judith A. Lasits
Dec 2, 2025
Judith A Lasits of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 2, 2025. Originally from New Lenox, IL, Judith moved to Perrysburg in 2002.
Judith is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lasits, her parents James & Patricia Rohline, her brother James Rohline, aunt and uncle James & Ellyn Bryce.
She is lovingly survived by her life partner...
Betty Young-Bryant
Dec 1, 2025
Betty Lou Young-Bryant, 94, formerly of Oak Harbor, OH, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont, OH. She was born on March 16, 1931, in Vincent, KY, to Herschel and Mary (Cox) Mainous.
Betty devoted her early years to raising her children as a loving homemaker. Once they were older, she began working at Finke...
William F. Buckley
Nov 30, 2025
William F. Buckley
January 26, 1943 - November 30, 2025
William F. Buckley, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and Toledo community leader, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025. Born in the Bronx, NY on January 26, 1943, to parents Cornelius & Evelyn (Burke) Buckley, Bill spent his early years in New York City and then Metuchen, NJ with his two older...
Douglas "Doug" J. Pratt
Nov 29, 2025
Douglas “Doug” J. Pratt, 92, of Perrysburg Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on November 29, 2025.
Doug was born at his family home on Hull Prairie Road on March 13, 1933, to Fred and Mabel Pratt. His life was deeply rooted in the land that shaped him—the extraordinary Pratt Family Farm, more than 200 years old and one...
Michael T. Gramza
Nov 28, 2025
Michael T. Gramza, Sr., passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Sylvania. His gentle spirit, unwavering kindness, sense of humor and commitment to helping others will be remembered for years to come.
Born on September 9, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, Mike spent his life dedicating himself to his family, friends and community. A devout Catholic, Mike...
Carol Grimm
Nov 27, 2025
Carol Grimm, 78, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025 at Kingston Residence of Sylvainia.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Grimm; her parents, Vernard and Alice Crist; her sister, Joanne Garver; her sister-in-law, Ann Burke; and Ann’s husband, Gordon.
She is lovingly remembered by her sister, June (Steve) Jackson; her brother-in-law, Jack (Sue) Grimm;...
Fred "Cody" Goldyn
Nov 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Fred “Cody” Goldyn
With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Fred “Cody” Goldyn, who was born on August 31, 1943, and entered eternal rest on November 27, 2025. Cody leaves behind his devoted wife, Miriam, his beloved children, Cassie (Ben), Bob, and Chris (Megan), and his treasured grandchildren, Leyah, Rennah, Sami, Alex, Lauren,...
Donna Elaine Keck
Nov 26, 2025
Donna Elaine Keck, 76, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on November 3, 1949, in Toledo to Ora and Josephine Snyder. She graduated from Northview High School in 1967 and later married the love of her life, Ronald Keck, with whom she shared many beautiful years.
Donna worked as a...
Lois Thurman
Nov 26, 2025
Lois Elaine Hermes Thurman, 89, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away on November 26, 2025, in the care of Magruder Hospital; the same hospital where she began her lifelong career as a nurse.
Lois was born on September 16, 1936, at home in Bay Township outside Oak Harbor to Harley and Gertrude (Gumb) Hermes. A proud graduate of Salem Oak...
Deborah S. Geyer
Nov 25, 2025
Deborah (Drotar) Geyer, age 72, of Lambertville, Michigan, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Deborah was born on December 31, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Charles and Elvira Drotar. She was a proud graduate of Central Catholic High School (Class of 1970) and later earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of...
Betty Jean Weilant
Nov 24, 2025
Betty Jean Weilant, 73, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Perrysburg, Ohio. Born on March 31, 1952, in Findlay, Ohio, Betty was the daughter of Clement and Margaret (Street) Challen.
Betty graduated from McComb High School in 1970 and earned her Associate’s Degree from Stautzenberger College. Betty married Ralph Weilant, on November 14, 1992, and together...
Lacynthia Thorzynski- Koester
Nov 23, 2025
Lacynthia Thorzynski-Koester 84, of Rossford Ohio passed away on November 23, 2025. Cindi was born on October 8, 1941 to Roy Earl Keefer and Edith Mayer in Toledo, Ohio.
Cindi enjoyed her pets, her stories and most of all traveling with her husband Greg who preceded her in death.
Cindi is survived by her sister and best friend Pennyann Nikkols, her two...
Dennis Gene St. Johns
Nov 23, 2025
Dennis Gene St.Johns was born April 21st, 1959 to Richard (Martha) Shoemaker and Donna (John) Byrd. Dennis grew up in Northwood, OH. In high school, he was on the wrestling and football teams. He also played the alto saxophone in the high school's band (which he, at some point, traded for a car engine). He graduated from Northwood High School...
John Hassell
Nov 23, 2025
John Hassell, 81, passed away on November 23, 2025. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 12, 1944, to John Alva and Marie (Grady) Hassell.
John lived a life marked by kindness, curiosity, and a wonderful sense of humor. He married the love of his life, Sandy (Eckhart) Hassell, and together they shared over 24 wonderful years. He was...
Karen S. Kruse
Nov 23, 2025
Karen S. Kruse, affectionately known as “Nane” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, in the compassionate care of Genoa Care Center & Retirement Village. Born on April 5, 1941, in Fremont, Ohio, she was the daughter of Samuel Perry and Dorothy (Easton) Root. Karen grew up in the Green Springs area and graduated from...
James Walter Lindeen
Nov 21, 2025
James W. Lindeen, a longtime resident of Sylvania Township, was born in 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska to Walter Elmer Lindeen and Evelyn May Noble Lindeen.
Jim was a graduate of Omaha University, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Particularly because of the influence of Professor W. C. Breckinridge Lambert, he developed an interest in studying politics because...
