Obituaries
Deacon Thomas Carone
Oct 31, 2025
Deacon Thomas Santo CaroneFebruary 17, 1942 - October 31, 2025
Deacon Thomas Santo Carone, beloved husband, father, educator, and servant of the Church, age 83, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025.
He was born to Josephine (Lupica) and Sebastian Carone. He was united in marriage to Karol Sawyer for 59 years, and together they were blessed with two daughters,...
Evelyn LaVoy Zink
Oct 30, 2025
Evelyn T. LaVoy-Zink, age 91, of Temperance, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Hampton Manor of Bedford. Evelyn was born May 3, 1934, in Temperance, MI, to Ernest and Martha (Rochowiak) Nusbaum.
Evelyn was a lifelong resident of Temperance, MI, and a 1953 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She met Nelson C. LaVoy and they married...
Sister Mary Gertrude Ann Mueller SND
Oct 30, 2025
SISTER MARY GERTRUDE ANN MUELLER, S.N.D.
“The one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully” (2 Cor. 9:6). Throughout her 87 years Sister Mary Gertrude Ann Mueller bountifully sowed seeds of sweetness and kindness in her family, religious community, ministry of education, and compassionate attention to the sick until her death on October 30 at Rosary Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio.
Born...
Maryann Emily Brown
Oct 27, 2025
Maryann Emily Brown age 79 of Toledo, passed away Monday October 27, 2025, at Ebeid Hospice. Maryann was born in Toledo on April 11, 1946, to Theodore and June (Thompson) Tank. She graduated from McCauley High School in Toledo and then attended the University of Toledo where she met her husband, David. The first few years of their marriage they...
Barbara Newell
Oct 20, 2025
Barbara A. Newell age 88 of Toledo, Ohio passed away October 20, 2025, at Ayden of Toledo. Barbara was born on March 25, 1937, to Clyde and Florence (Huffman) Banning. She graduated from Scott High School and worked as a case worker for the Welfare Department until she retired. Barb was a compassionate caring person who loved animals. She enjoyed...
Jacquelin Susan Ward Garza
Oct 19, 2025
Jacquelin Susan Ward Garza age 36 of Toledo, Ohio was taken from her loving family October 19, 2025. Jacquelin was born November 21, 1988, in Toledo and raised by her parents Mary Garza and Steve Place. Jakcie graduated from Libbey High School in 2007. She became a certified State Tested Nursing Assistant and worked as a home health aide around...
Carole Piorkowski
Oct 13, 2025
Carole A. Piorkowski age 77, formerly of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully October 13, 2025, at Hickory Ridge in Temperance, MI. Carole was born December 9, 1947, in Toledo's St. Vincent Hospital to Stanley and Ann (Napierala) Piorkowski. A 1965 graduate of Rogers High School, she earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo in 1969 and taught briefly...
Francis Zychowicz, Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
Francis A. "Frank" Zychowicz of Toledo, passed away on October 1, 2025, at the age of 77, amid the loving comfort of family. Frank leaves a lasting impression on those who called him husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, teacher, mentor and friend.
Frank was born on January 23, 1948, to Francis and Theophilia (Kasmierski) Zychowicz. Frank attended St. Adalbert...
Theresa Danisovszky
Sep 27, 2025
Theresa Danisovszky, age 99, passed away surrounded by her family on September 27, 2025. She and her twin brother Joseph were born on September 23, 1926, to her parents Frank and Mary Nagy in Toledo, Ohio.
A devout Catholic, Theresa prayed the rosary daily and was a longtime member of St. Stephen Parish, most recently attending St. Catherine of Siena. She...
Timothy J. Ruffin
Sep 25, 2025
Timothy James Ruffin, 54, of Toledo passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 15, 1970, in Sandusky, Ohio to Frison and Linda (Randleman) Ruffin. As a child he loved spending summers with his grandparents in New London and Ashland.
Tim loved the outdoors and nature. He enjoyed fishing, martial arts, music and drawing....
Peggy M Metroff
Sep 20, 2025
Peggy M. Metroff, 81, of Lambertville, Michigan, passed away surrounded by love and in peace Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Northwest Ohio Ebied Hospice with her family by her side.
Peggy was born in Toledo, Ohio, on February 22, 1944, to Donald and Irene (Curtis) Miller. She spent many years working at Hunt-Wesson Foods, but what mattered most to her was...
Roxanne Lepkowski
Sep 16, 2025
Roxanne Marie Lepkowski (Nieft), 71 of Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, at the age of 71 after a struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Roxanne was born to Evelyn (Lewandowski) and Paul Nieft Sr. on June 29th, 1954. She was proceeded in death by her parents and is survived by her brother Paul Nieft...
Wiera Marie Payton
Sep 10, 2025
Wiera Marie Payton, age 47, of Maumee, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She was born on September 25, 1977, in Toledo, Ohio, to Wayne and Alexandria (Czerniawski) Radsick.
Wiera was a proud graduate of Central Catholic High School. She pursued a dedicated career in nursing, earning an associate’s degree from Owens Community College, a bachelor’s degree...
Marlin Worstell
Sep 3, 2025
Marlin Worstell, 87, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Maumee, Ohio. Born on November 15, 1937, in Charleston, West Virginia, Marlin lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. A proud member of the first graduating class of Rogers High School, Marlin went on to serve his country with honor. Drafted...
Dustin Brown
Sep 1, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dustin W. Brown, age 43, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends.
Dustin was a man defined by this strong work ethic and his love for his son, Bryson Brown.
Those who knew Dustin will remember him as a man...
John Nitkiewicz
Aug 29, 2025
John Nitkiewicz, a loving son, father, sibling, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved. John was born in Toledo, OH on May 28, 1958, to Alex and Alice (Domagala) Nitkiewicz. After graduating from St. Francis DeSales High School, John started his career journey at Toledo's Jeep plant, working his way up...
Randy Urbanski
Aug 27, 2025
Randall C. Urbanski, age 63 of Toledo, Ohio, passed away suddenly on August 27, 2025, at home. Randy was born July 4, 1962, in Toledo to Anthony and Joan (Kreutzpeintner) Urbanski. He grew up in Point Place and was a 1981 graduate of Woodward High School. A meat cutter for over 20 years he worked at Lee Williams and House...
John Dayton
Aug 26, 2025
John J. "Jay" Dayton, 87, of Holland, Ohio, passed peacefully on August 26 at Lakes of Sylvania, surrounded by family. Born on August 15, 1938, in S. Troy, NY, to the late John J., Sr. and Elizabeth "Bette" (Devery) Dayton, Jay attended Sacred Heart School and LaSalle Institute in Troy before embarking on an adventure-filled four years at the University...
Allen J DeVries
Aug 21, 2025
Allen J. DeVries age 70 of Toledo Passed away Thursday August 21, 2025, at Otterbein of Monclova. Allen was born on December 6, 1954, in Monroe, MI to Henry and Vera (Spotts) DeVries. He graduated from Mason Consolidated schools and was a former Dairy Manager for Foodtown Stores.
Allen enjoyed playing and watching basketball. He was a fan of the Detroit...
Joan Patricia Seavolt
Aug 20, 2025
Joan Patricia Seavolt, age 90 of Toledo, Ohio, peacefully passed away August 20, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Toledo on April 26, 1935, to Ralph and Mary (Weirich) Fitzpatrick. She graduated from Macomber/Whitney High School. She held jobs at Woolworth’s and worked in the histology department of St. Luke's Hospital.
She met her husband Eldon “Gus” through...

