Thomas W. Kreft
Feb 12, 2026
Thomas Wilson Kreft, age 79, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 12, 2026.
Tom was born in Toledo, Ohio, on February 8, 1947, to Paul and J. Jeannette Kreft. He grew up in Wauseon, Ohio, graduated from Bowling Green State University, and was a proud veteran.
He recently celebrated 50 years of marriage to...
Bonita Szul
Feb 12, 2026
Bonnie (Panning) Szul, of Rossford was born January 8, 1939 to Fred and Helen (Mieczkowski) Panning and died February 12, 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio with family at her bedside.
Bonnie grew up in South Toledo and attended Libbey High School, class of 1957.
She retired from Sears and the Rossford Library. An avid reader from a young age,...
Arthur Ervin Rose II
Feb 12, 2026
Arthur Ervin Rose II, 72, passed away on February 12, 2026. Born in Toledo, Ohio and living most of his life in Oak Harbor, Art lived a life defined by perseverance, humor, and an outlook that could brighten any room he entered.
Art dedicated many years to the manufacturing industry, most notably with Crescent Manufacturing, where he earned a reputation...
John R. McMahon Jr.
Feb 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. John Raymond McMahon, Jr. on February 11, 2026, at the age of 83. John was affectionately known as Mac to family and Duke to many.
He was a decorated veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He served from 1968 to 1974. He was an auto mechanic with...
Patricia L. Mochon
Feb 10, 2026
Patricia Louise Baars was born September 1, 1944, in St. Vincent's Hospital to Edward and (Laura Animay Norden) Ann Baars.
Patti attended Toledo schools and graduated from Libbey High School in 1962. She then attended American Floral Art School in Chicago. When she was in high school, she worked for a florist at South and Broadway and at Neal's Drug Store...
Julianne Slezak
Feb 10, 2026
Julianne Elizabeth Slezak, age 88, died on February 10, 2026 in Marblehead, Ohio. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Julie was preceded in death by her parents Raymond Neal and Anne Elizabeth (nee Morganthaler) Sposet and her younger brother, Raymond. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Barbara (nee Hille) Sposet, Susan Hille and Clare Todd; brother-in-law, Louis Hille, and her nephew Michael...
Mary Marlene Boyce
Feb 10, 2026
Mary "Marlene" Boyce, 93, passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, February 10, 2026. Marlene was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 28, 1932 to Carl "Fred" and Mary (Pfeiffer) Scheanwald and was married September 3, 1955 to William J. Boyce, Jr. Marlene worked for the Toledo Blade for over 30 years. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic...
Clifford Wheeler
Feb 9, 2026
Clifford Wheeler, surrounded by the love of his family, passed away on February 9, 2026. Born and raised in Port Clinton, Ohio, Cliff was the first of five sons born to William and Mary Ann Wheeler. Known for his strong work ethic and a familiar sight riding his bicycle through town, Cliff was a lifelong resident whose presence left an...
Gordon F. Parent, Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
Gordon F. Parent Jr., known to most as “Gord,” passed away at home on February 9, 2026. Gord was born to Gordon and Irene Parent on November 29, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio. He grew up with a strong Catholic faith and, in his youth, served as an altar boy and bishop’s server at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy...
John R. Ripich
Feb 9, 2026
John Ripich, born August 18, 1939, in Cleveland Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 9, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great‑grandfather, John lived a life grounded in deep Christian faith, integrity, and humility.
For 42 years, John worked in various leadership roles at the American Tank & Fabricating Company, the business founded by his father,...
Lisa Marie Czerwiec
Feb 9, 2026
Lisa Marie Czerwiec, 69, of Perrysburg, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at her home. Lisa was born April 29, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, to Charles and Shirley (Armstrong) Brandenburg. She graduated from McAuley High School and married Thomas Czerwiec on September 3, 1976. They shared 42 years of marriage until his passing on January 23, 2019.
Lisa worked for Perrysburg...
James E. Henricks
Feb 9, 2026
James "Jim" Henricks, 90, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. Known to friends as "Jimmy" or "Henman," Jim was a man of integrity and deep devotion to his friends and family.
Born on August 27, 1935, Jim was an only child who grew up with a passion for mechanics. After DeVilbiss High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force...
Gencho Michael Todoroff
Feb 8, 2026
Gencho M. Todoroff, 74, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born in Toledo, Ohio September 27, 1951 to Peter and Kina (Evanoff) Todoroff. Gencho was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is survivd by his brother, Peter (Yolanda) Todoroff; along with 2 nieces & 2 nephews. In accordance with Gencho's...
Edward James Kettinger
Feb 8, 2026
Edward James Kettinger, 74, of Millbury, Ohio, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Ed was born on November 16, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, to Kenneth A. and Margaret M. (Bertok) Kettinger.
He was a 1969 graduate of Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and earned a bachelor's degree in metrology from the University of Toledo. For more...
Roland "Buck" Hansen
Feb 7, 2026
Roland "Buck" Hansen, age 76, of Maumee, Ohio, died at Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born on November 5, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Rolland and Hilda Hansen. Buck was employed by Lucent Technologies retiring in 2015. Buck was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending time on his brother-in-law,...
Judith Lynn Smith
Feb 7, 2026
Judith "Judy" Lynn Smith (Crawford), age 69, of Toledo, Ohio, peacefully passed away at home on February 7, 2026.
Judy was born on March 28, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, to Arlen "Vince" Crawford and Dorothy Crawford (Blevins). She grew up in Ottawa Lake, Michigan, and graduated from Whiteford High School. Judy dedicated more than twenty years of service to the...
Joseph Lawrence Montz
Feb 7, 2026
Joseph L. Montz, 48, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 7, 2025. Joe was born on February 11, 1977, in Oregon, Ohio, to Alvin and Margaret (Mazur) Montz. He graduated from Rossford High School in 1995 and worked in the culinary industry as a manager at Pizza Hut before serving as a cook and transport...
Wendy Annette Havens
Feb 6, 2026
Wendy Annette Havens, 44, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2026, as the result of a snowmobiling accident. Born on May 29, 1981, in Port Clinton, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Claude and Beverly (Barnette) Havens.
Wendy lived her life boldly; wild and free-spirited, with a heart that was as big as her smile. She cherished time spent...
David A. Neumeyer
Feb 6, 2026
Age 76, and a proud Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army, fought his last battle on February 6, 2026, at The Cleveland Clinic. He was surrounded by his loving daughter and son in law.
David was the middle son of Donald G Neumeyer and Marian L Neumeyer who preceded him in death. He was the 3rd born of 5 sons.
David...
Richard Moskala
Feb 6, 2026
Richard Moskala, 97, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026.
A Toledoan born and raised, he was the son of Michael and Tillie (Tekla) Moskala, Polish immigrants who raised Richard and his siblings, Joseph, Evelyn, and Stephanie, in the Catholic faith.
He loved playing ball in the streets and alleys of Hamilton Street. He walked to school and relished the day he...
