Obituaries

Józef Gnida

Jun 24, 2025

Józef Gnida, age 91, of Toledo and formerly of Poland passed away Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, on his wedding anniversary, with his devoted wife of 63 years, Danuta, by his side. Józef was born in Kliszów, Poland to Tadeusz and Julia (Machniak) Gnida on March 25, 1934. Józef grew up during hard times in Poland, experiencing World War II firsthand....

Stephen Randy Hornick

Jun 14, 2025

Stephen Randy Hornick 76 of Sylvania OH, died on June 14, 2025, with his daughters by his side.

Stephen, a proud Army veteran, loving husband and doting father, was well known for his gift of gab. As a transplant from New York, he was happy to tell anyone about the differences and what they needed to see or eat should they...

Gwendolyn Faye Smith

Jun 14, 2025

Gwendolyn Faye Smith age 17 of Temperance, MI passed away suddenly Saturday June 14, 2025. Gwen was born in Summerville, S.C. on September 21, 2007, to Levi Smith and Laura (Lyons) Smith.

 Gwen was a recent graduate of Bedford Senior High School where she excelled in the instrumental music department. She was a vibrant, creative, yet goofy person who had a...

Patricia Rose

Jun 12, 2025

Patricia Mae Rose, age 76, of Toledo, Ohio passed away June 12, 2025, at the Toledo Hospital.

Patricia was born on November 7, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio to Frank and Elizabeth (Swart) Lowrie. A 1967 graduate of Scott High School, she was the loving mother of Joseph Cannon Rose III.

 Surviving is her beloved son, Joseph, her friend Bethany Brooks and her...

Diane L. Lipper

Jun 12, 2025

Diane Lynn Lipper age 63 of West Toledo passed away June 12, 2024, in Franciscan Care Center in Toledo. Diane was born May 31, 1962, in Toledo to Robert and Patricia (Ball) Lipper. She attended St. Agnes Grade School and graduated from Start High School in 1980. She was employed by Jax products until they closed. Diane loved playing softball...

Kathy Slandzicki

Jun 11, 2025

Kathy Ann Slandzicki age 70 of the Polish Village died suddenly June 11, 2025. Kathy was born July 24, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio to William and Regina, (Gawronski) Slandzicki. She was a graduate of St. Adalbert Grade School and Woodward High School. Kathy worked for over 30 years at Chrysler Perrysburg Machine until retiring in 2023. She enjoyed the time she spent at Golden...

Bradley Allen Mays

Jun 4, 2025

Bradley Allen Mays age 37 of Maumee passed away Wednesday June 4, 2025. Brad was born in Toledo on June 25, 1987, to Timothy Mays and Kelly (Alliman) Mays.

Brad was exceptionally intelligent and endlessly curious with the ability to memorize information with photographic precision. His insatiable thirst for knowledge had him reading college textbooks for pure pleasure on subjects ranging...

Harry J. Bodie

Jun 2, 2025

Harry J. Bodie, age 84 of Toledo, passed away Monday June 2, 2025, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Harry was born July 9, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio to John and Ann (Curtin) Bodie. After graduating from Central Catholic High School, he served his country in the U.S. Army. Harry became a pipefitter and nuclear certified welder at Toledo Edison,...

Christine Jane Wiezbenski

May 31, 2025

Christine (Zak) Wiezbenski

Christine Wiezbenski passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Christine was born on February 25, 1928, in Toledo, OH, the daughter of John Zak, and Laura (Leocadia Wysocki) Zak. She attended St. Hedwig Catholic church and school in North Toledo and was a graduate of Central Catholic...

Thomas Mlynarczyk

May 27, 2025

Thomas Mlynarczyk, age 88 of Toledo, passed away Tuesday May 27, 2025, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Center. Tom was born in Toledo on January 26, 1937, to John and Doris ( Sommers) Mlynarczyk and was a graduate of Macomber class of 1955 and served in the U. S. Army.

Thomas was a Toledo Police Officer for 25 years retiring...

Daniel Anthony Wozniak

May 25, 2025

Daniel Wozniak, 96 of Toledo, Ohio passed away the morning of May 25, 2025 in Sylvania, Ohio where he was staying at Kingston Residence after a period of declining health.

Daniel (Lefty) was born May 11, 1929 and went through school in Toledo and graduated from Woodward High School. Dan married Dorothy January 15 1950. Dorothy preceded him in death. Dorothy...

Sister Mary Nadine Mathias

May 14, 2025

Sister Mary Nadine Mathias, SND

Sister Mary Nadine Mathias, 82, someone who took notice and lived out of the Word of God both in her own life and in assisting others to appreciate deep truth, died on May 14 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio.

Born on September 19, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and baptized Sylvia, she was the oldest of four...

Frank Knott

May 13, 2025

Frank L. Knott, age 71 of Toledo, Ohio went to be with his mother and father May 13, 2025. He died at UTMC, after a short battle with Cancer. He was born June 30, 1953, to Labain and Annabelle (Hopkins) Knott in Woodville, Ohio.

Frank was a special man. He was always there to help someone in need. He...

Melvin E Smith

May 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Melvin E. Smith

February 1, 1935 – May 13, 2025

With profound sadness and deep respect, we announce the passing of Melvin E. Smith, a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and the proud patriarch of his family. Melvin, age 90, of Toledo, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Northwest Ohio Hospice.

Born on February...

Sister Mary Roseria Helmkamp

May 12, 2025

Sister Mary Roseria was born Carole Norene Helmkamp on February 5, 1934, in Delphos, Ohio. She died May 12, 2025, in Hospice of NW Ohio Ebeid Hospice Center in Sylvania. More than encompassing her life of 91 years and 71 years of religious profession, these dates mark God's plan for his faithful daughter.

The second child of Ralph Helmkamp and Lutgardis...

Natacha Michelle Kolcun

May 8, 2025

Natacha Michelle Kolcun age 52 of Toledo passed away Thursday May 8, 2025. Natacha was born in Long Island, NY on December 18, 1972 to Alix and Michelle (Salomon) Vincent. Natacha grew up on Long Island attending Stony Brook University.

 She received her Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University and practiced for a short time before deciding to become a stay...

Karen Urbanski

May 7, 2025

Karen Marie Urbanski age 70 of the Polish Village passed away May 7, 2025, at home, after a battle with Cancer. Karen was born on September 4, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio to Robert and Evelyn (Szewczak) Urbanski. She was a 1972 graduate of Central Catholic High School.

Surviving are her beloved companion Rick Mish, sister Sharon Springer, niece Courtney "Rosie" Springer,...

Donald Watras

May 4, 2025

Donald P. Watras, age 63, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Northwest Ohio Hospice. Donald, a lifelong resident of Toledo, Ohio, had formally worked for National Wire and the City of Toledo. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynne; his parents; and his brothers, Johnny and Patrick. He is survived by his brother, Gerard (Kelly) Watras; as well...

Emily Louise Wilcox Komisarek

May 2, 2025

Emily Louise Wilcox Komisarek, age 35, of Toledo, passed away suddenly, leaving behind a world that was made brighter by her vibrant spirit and loving heart. Emily was born on August 31, 1989, in Toledo, Ohio, to Paul Komisarek and Jackie Wilcox.

Emily began her education at Christ the King School and later graduated with pride from Ottawa Hills High School....

Mark Richard Flack

May 1, 2025

Mark Richard Flack age 69 of Toledo passed away Thursday May 1, 2025 in his residence. Mark was born in Oak Park, Mi on October 01, 1955 to Richard and Patricia (Kasenow) Flack. After high school Mark went into the construction trades and maintained that career for most of his life. He loved his motorcycle and making leather items. He...