Obituaries

Richard Payne

Aug 14, 2024

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Richard Frew Payne Jr., a man of faith, who loved his family, his country and was driven to serve others. Dick departed this life August 14, 2024, in Oregon, Ohio. He was born on February 24, 1942, in New Castle Pennsylvania to Richard Frew Payne and Ina May Payne. Dick spent most...

James Lee

Aug 11, 2024

James E. Lee age 69 of Toledo, Ohio passed away suddenly August 11, 2024, while at home. Jimmy was born May 11, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio to James and Amelia (Siefke) Lee. One of four children, Jimmy, worked at Jeep until retiring after 30 years of service. A diehard Michigan fan, he watched Michigan football whenever he could and he...

Jerry Miner Hunt

Aug 10, 2024

Jerry Miner Hunt of Prudenville, MI passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the age of 89. Jerry was born in Jackson, MI on September 8, 1934 to Virgil and Mildred (Miner) Hunt. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1952 and married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary Williams. They moved to Toledo, Ohio and started a family. Quickly outgrowing...

Dorothy Mehki

Aug 5, 2024

On August 5, 2024, Dorothy Joyce Mehki, a former Sylvania school bus driver, passed away at the age of 91 in Swanton Valley Rehabilitation Center Swanton, Ohio. Dorothy, a loving grandmother and former resident of Sylvania, Ohio, was born on November 15, 1932, in Toledo to Walter and Mildred (DeWyse) Warnke. A 1950 graduate of Burnham High School in...

Delphine Hojnacki

Aug 2, 2024

Delphine D. Hojnacki, age 89 passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, at StoryPoint Waterville. Del was born on January 23, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, to Walter and Clara Darowski. Del grew up in the Lagringka Polish neighborhood and attended St. Adalbert Grade School and Woodward High School (Class of 1953), where she was captain of her cheerleading squad and...

Cyril Yonov

Jul 31, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cyril Yonov, age 83, of Toledo, who departed this life on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Born on April 3, 1941, in Latvia to Fr. Alexis and Valentina Yonov, Cyril's journey was one marked by resilience and dedication. His family immigrated to America during his youth, seeking new opportunities and...

Michael Frank Bevan

Jul 30, 2024

Michael Frank Bevan, 63, of Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after battling pancreatic cancer. Mike was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Born August 25, 1960, in London, Ontario Canada to Donald & MaryLou (Wilson) Bevan, Mike's family emigrated to Toledo in 1967....

Steven Roberts

Jul 29, 2024

Steven Charles Roberts, a beloved member of the Polish Village community in Toledo, Ohio, passed away July 29, 2024, at the age of 82. Steve was born on December 29, 1941, in Valparaiso, Indiana to William and Mary (Boylan) Roberts, who preceded him in death. Steven faced adversity early in life, losing his leg to cancer at the age...

Ellen Marie Sortman

Jul 16, 2024

Ellen Marie Sortman went to sing and dance in the streets of Heaven on Tuesday July 16, 2024. She was born in 1963 in Findlay, Ohio. Ellen touched every Heart in every community she was a part of, like her schools Howard, Tiffin School for the Deaf, East Toledo Junior High and Devilbiss High School and churches, St. Michael's in...

Antonio Alonzo Jr

Jul 15, 2024

Antonio Alonzo Jr, 66 ,passed away on July 15, 2024 in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio. Born on February 9, 1958 in Toledo, Antonio was a beloved son, brother, father and friend.

Antonio was a talented musician and a great artist. Additionally, Antonio found solace and spiritual fulfillment through his membership at Vision Ministries Church where he studied his mother bible....

Judy LaCourse

Jul 11, 2024

Judy Fran LaCourse, age 76, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her residence. Judy was born in Jellico, TN, on November 25, 1947, to Robert and Dora (Smiddy) Dobson. Judy was a retired Lucas County Sheriff Deputy. She loved attending church, listening to gospel music and watching Christian TV. Judy enjoyed traveling to visit family in...

Robert Caputo

Jul 1, 2024

Robert John "Bob" Caputo, age 91, of Toledo Ohio passed away July 1, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. Born on December 2, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio to Angelo John Caputo and Dorothy Louise(Kern) Caputo. Bob lived a life full of love, dedication and service.

Bob attended St. Thomas Elementary School and graduated from Central Catholic High School in...

Phillip Norkavage

Jun 27, 2024

Phillip R. Norkavage, age 78 of South Toledo passed away suddenly, June 27, 2024, at home. Phillip was born in Toledo Ohio on October 23, 1945, to Floyd and Helen (Przybylski) Norkavage. After graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1963 Phil joined the U.S. Air Force and served his country from 1963 until 1967 while stationed in Delaware, California,...

Deacon Robert Beisser

Jun 21, 2024

Deacon Robert A. Beisser, a devout servant of God and beloved member of Christ the King Parish in Toledo, Ohio, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, while on a journey with his cherished wife Cindy in Oslo, Norway. Born on May 25, 1957, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Julia Beisser, Deacon Robb was a man of deep faith...

Ronald Hill

Jun 20, 2024

Ronald Lee Hill age 77 of Toledo, passed away Thursday June 20, 2024. Ron was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 22, 1946, to Billy Lee and Doris "Carl" (Moore) Hill. He was a 1964 graduate of Whitmer High School and was in the Ohio National Guard as an MP. Ron was a Sr. Civil/Structural Designer at Campbell DeBoe, SFT,...

Sister Rose Maria Moser, SND

Jun 11, 2024

SISTER ROSE MARIA MOSER, SND

Giving light, the candle gives the gift of itself. Like the candle, Sister Rose Maria Moser shone brightly during her century long life, radiating her warmth to students and many Sisters of Notre Dame from around the world, especially when living in Rome. 

Born July 13, 1923, in Defiance County, Ohio, Laurena Rose was the youngest of...

Delores "Dee" Campbell

Jun 6, 2024

Delores "Dee" Bailey Campbell

Delores "Dee" Bailey Campbell, age 88 of Toledo, passed into eternal life on June 6, 2024, to join her loved ones in Heaven. Dee was born in Soldier, Kentucky, to parents Bud and Belvia Cundiff. Dee attended Soldier Elementary School and Olive Hill (KY) High School. She moved to Toledo with her family in 1956. Her first...

Sister Susan Marie Scherger, SND

May 30, 2024

On May 30, 2024, in her 59th year of religious profession, Sister Susan Marie Scherger gave back to God her life of 78 years. Born to Louis and Rosemary (Metzner) Scherger, Susan had great love for and pride in her family. She attended St. John Elementary School in Delphos before becoming an Aspirant with the Sisters of Notre Dame and...

Daniel Scott Zaborski

May 15, 2024

Daniel Scott Zaborski, age 50, was called to be home with our Lord on May 15th, 2024. He was a very good handyman and could fix anything. He was a mechanic for over 30 years working on cars, trucks, sweepers, and semi-trucks. He repaired cars the most, which is where he loved to spend his free time. He loved going...

Linda Louise Smith

May 14, 2024

Linda Louise Smith, age 73 of Northwood, Ohio passed away May 14, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, after a brief battle with cancer. Linda was born March 25, 1951, in Toledo to Quenton and Charlotte (Breitchaft) Smith. Linda loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are her son Mark (Billi Jo) Smith, special daughters,...