Thomas M. Cavese
Dec 9, 2025
Thomas M. Cavese, 88, of Curtice, Ohio, passed away on December 9, 2025, at Mercy St. Charles Hospital. Born on March 29, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, Tom was the son of Carlo and Virginia (Cipriani) Cavese. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1955 and went on to build a long and dedicated career with Chrysler-Jeep, retiring in 1991...
William J. Darah Jr.
Dec 9, 2025
William “Bill” J. Darah, a prominent Toledo business owner for over four decades, passed away on December 9 at Sylvania Ebeid Center.
He was 75 years old and would have celebrated his 76th birthday on December 14. The cause of death was complications from prostate cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2023.
Bill was the proud patriarch of a third-generation Syrian-Lebanese...
Thomas J. Chorba, Sr.
Dec 7, 2025
Thomas J. Chorba, Sr., 80, of Deshler, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at Toledo Hospital. Born on May 20, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio, to Joseph and Mary Chorba. He proudly owned and operated his company, High-Q Industrial Service, for many years.
Thomas was a member of several organizations, including the Hungarian Club, the Elks, and the Moose Lodge....
Thomas Allen Dunn
Dec 7, 2025
Thomas Allen Dunn, 70, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. Tom fought a good fight, and while our hearts ache, our family is at peace knowing he is finally reunited with his beautiful “bride,” Susie.
Born on December 26, 1954, Tom lived his entire life in Genoa, Ohio, and was a true Comet through and through. He earned many acknowledgements...
Rev. Joseph Albert Weigman
Dec 6, 2025
Rev. Joseph Albert Weigman is on his way home to God. Across the top of his tombstone in St. Ann Cemetery, Fremont, is a line from Psalm 34:5: "Look towards Him and be radiant." Truly, as a Christian man and as a Catholic priest, he tried to do this; and, in his priestly ministry, he tried to help others do...
Donna L. Genzman
Dec 6, 2025
Donna Lou (Harder) Genzman, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at age 90. Donna spent her final months at Genoa Retirement Village after suffering a massive stroke on December 7, 2024. She was born on May 13, 1935, to Norman and Orlena (Nahs) Harder of Oak Harbor, Ohio. Donna was the salutatorian of the...
Peter Weist Pharis
Dec 5, 2025
After 84 remarkable years, Peter Weist Pharis completed his final chapter on earth, leaving behind a legacy as bold, loyal, and unforgettable as the life he lived. He passed away peacefully, at home, on December 5th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Pete leaves behind a family who adored him, a community of colleagues and players who were shaped by him,...
Robert B. Sweney
Dec 5, 2025
Robert B. Sweney, Jr., affectionately to his family as “Buz” and “Bob” to his friends, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on June 14, 1943, in Marion, Ohio, to Robert B. and Lanora D. Sweney.
Bob dedicated more than four decades to education. He began his teaching career at Mason High School in...
Laurie Minor
Dec 5, 2025
Laurie Minor, 52, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Toledo, OH.
Laurie Minor was born on February 1, 1973 in Toledo, OH, to Larry Combs and Juanita Medellin.Laurie graduated from Bowsher Highschool. She started her career as a Homemaker and amazing mother.
Laurie was married and divorced to Keith Minor and the couple had 5 beautiful children, Fantasia Combs,...
Rebecca H. Taylor
Dec 5, 2025
Rebecca H. Taylor, age 92, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025.
Born on April 8, 1933, in Nichols, South Carolina, Rebecca was the daughter of George and Helen Hutchinson and she married Leo Rogers Taylor, Jr.
Rebecca was known for her remarkable talents as a seamstress and her gift for southern cooking. She loved playing Scrabble and card...
Henrietta M. Carroll
Dec 4, 2025
Henrietta Marie Carroll, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, was born on July 10, 1943, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to Alexander and Mary (Gresh) Andrews. The middle child of three, she grew up alongside her older brother Douglas (Bonnie) Andrews and her younger brother Gerald (Sue – deceased) Andrews.
Henrietta’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her...
Jason Edward Osterman
Dec 4, 2025
Jason Edward Osterman, age 54, passed away on December 4, 2025, in his home in Ottawa Lake, Michigan after a yearlong battle with cancer. Jason was a man of few words and incredibly stubborn, but once you were his friend, you were a friend for life.
Jason was born on November 10, 1971, in Toledo, Ohio. He spent his childhood on...
Georgia "Gee Gee" Shoup Haines Scheid
Dec 3, 2025
Georgia “Gee Gee” Scheid, 87, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025 after an extended illness at Otterbein in Pemberville, OH.
She was born in Willard, OH on June 25, 1938 to the late Wilbur and Ethel (Dean) Shoup. She graduated from Attica High School in 1956 and attended Bowling Green State University. Georgia spent 27 years working as office manager...
Ray Steely
Dec 3, 2025
Raymond James “Ray” Steely, 83, of Maumee, OH passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Born February 4, 1942, Ray grew up in Garfield Heights, Ohio, where he discovered his lifelong love of athletics. He was a dedicated wrestler throughout high school and continued competing in college while attending Bowling Green State University.
It was at Bowling Green where Ray met...
Betty Jeanne Schneider
Dec 3, 2025
Betty Jeanne Schneider, 97, passed away on December 3, 2025 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born on December 28, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio to Frank and Bertha (Purkey) Konz.
She was a graduate of Devilbiss High School and attended the University of Toledo where she met her husband, Dale Schneider. Betty was active with the DeVilbiss reunion class...
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....
Dr. Larry L. Metzger
Dec 2, 2025
Born on May 18,1933 to Glen and Naomi (Sapp) Metzger, Larry enjoyed 92 years of life and passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025 after a short stay in Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg.
A lifelong Toledoan, Larry attended Arlington Elementary School and Libbey High School, where he was a 3-sport varsity athlete in football, basketball and baseball.
As a young adult,...
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...
