Obituaries
Larry Eugene Stevens
Oct 18, 2019
Larry Eugene Stevens, age 85, of Holland, Ohio, died Friday, October 18, 2019, peacefully in his home with his loving daughter and nurse by his side. Larry was born July 7, 1934, to Steve and Edith Stevens in Ashland, Ohio. On May 16, 1952, he married Donna (Yaske) Stevens and began a marriage spanning over 62 years until her death...
Frances Rosalie Nowak
Oct 10, 2019
Frances Rosalie Nowak, age 75 of Toledo, died Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Franciscan Care Center. She was born February 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Frank Anthony and Florence Lillian (Czubachowski) Nowak. When she was five years old, her parents, along with her siblings returned to Toledo where Frances became a third-generation member of St. Hedwig parish and...
Dolores "Lola" D. Garay Rodriguez
Oct 8, 2019
Dolores “Lola” D. Garay Rodriguez, local Hispanic and civil rights activist, passed away peacefully in her beloved North End home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 22, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas to Ramona and Cirilio Garay. At 18, she married Santos Rodriguez, Jr. and they moved to Lima, Ohio. They later settled in Toledo where they...
Dorothy Szczepaniak
Oct 5, 2019
Dorothy Szczepaniak age 88 of Point Place passed away peacefully October 5, 2019 at home. Dorothy was born September 3, 1931 in Toledo to Walter and Eva (Zglinski) Tucholski. The oldest of 3 children Dorothy graduated from Woodward High School and married Steve Szczepaniak on April 16, 1955 in St. Hedwig Catholic Church. She worked at St. Vincent Hospital as...
Michealine Sherwood
Sep 30, 2019
Michealine Sherwood age 92, of Toledo, died Monday September 30, 2019 at the Gardens of St. Francis (formerly Little Sisters of the Poor). Michealine was born in Toledo on October 15, 1926 to Alexander and Apolonia (Rojek) Grzecki. She was a graduate of St. Hedwig Elementary and Woodward High Schools. On November 4, 1950 she married Stanley Sherwood. Michealine was...
Beth Essex
Sep 29, 2019
Beth Essex, 72, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 29, at Ebeid Hospice. She was born September 2, 1947 to Thomas and Marion (Neff) Essex. She is survived by children, Jesse Levi Rowe of Sidney, Australia, and Christine Rakay of Lindsey, Ohio; siblings, Linda (Jim) Thibert, Cheryl (Tom) Ward, and Michelle (John) Newton; and two grandchildren. In addition...
Roman Bialecki Jr
Sep 29, 2019
Roman Bialecki Jr age 61 of Ottawa Lake, MI passed away Sunday September 29, 2019 in the Cleveland Clinic. Roman was born on November 26, 1957 to Roman and Thelma (Barnhart) Bialecki. Roman was in the automotive glass industry for 30 years. He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed bowling, cruises to the Caribbean, and riding his Harley. He also loved...
Mark J. Knorr
Sep 25, 2019
Mark J. Knorr, age 56, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Josina Lott Residential and Community Services. He was born March 11, 1963, to Dale H. and Lillian E. (Rinkowski) Knorr in Toledo. Mark attended Lark Lane School and worked as a line worker for Lott Industries for many years. He was a member of Regina Coeli...
William A. Crapsey Sr.
Sep 20, 2019
William a Crapsey Sr. 75 of Toledo passed away Friday September 20, 2019 in Wauseon, Ohio. William was born in Toledo on April 27, 1944 to Joseph and Mildred (Kelly) Crapsey. He was a retired truck driver that enjoyed his days camping, fishing, watching his Steelers play, but most of all enjoyed time spent with family and close friends. Billy...
Valerie Nieszala
Sep 14, 2019
Valerie Nieszala, formerly of Toledo’s Polish Village, passed away at the age of 98 on September 14, 2019 at Rosary Care Center, Sylvania, Ohio. Valerie was born November 5, 1920 in Toledo to Joseph and Mary (Jurska) Durka. She graduated from Woodward High School in 1939 and married Edward Nieszala in St. Adalbert Catholic Church on November 27, 1958. In...
Barbara (Zak) Madrzykowski
Sep 13, 2019
Barbara (Zak) Madrzykowski On September 13, 2019, Barbara passed away peacefully at Hospice and was reunited with Jerry, her loving husband of 43 years. Barb was a 1957 graduate of Central Catholic High School where she made unforgettable friendships that lasted a lifetime. Barbara retired in 2008 after 19 years at Macy’s. Barb was a devoted parishioner of St. Hedwig’s...
Dale Harrison Cherko Jr
Sep 13, 2019
Dale Harrison Cherko Jr. age 46 of Holland, Ohio passed away Friday September 13, 2019. Dale was born on November 15, 1972 in Toledo, Ohio to Dale Cherko Sr. and Catherine (Arellano) Medellin. Dale enjoyed playing the guitar. He had been involved with Kung Fu early in his life. He was a huge fan of The Ohio State University. Dale...
Holly Marie Beins
Sep 11, 2019
Holly Marie Beins, 36, passed away peacefully on September 11th 2019 with family at her side. She is preceded in death by her son Wyatt Thomas Hetherington, her father Robert Clegg, and grandfathers Richard Metroff and William Beins. Left to cherish her memory are her children Johnny and Kevin Hetherington.Holly was born November 10th 1982 in Toledo, OH. She was...
Anita "Anne" D. Johnston
Sep 1, 2019
Our Yellow Rose of Texas, Anita "Anne" Dorothy Atkins-Johnston, was born August 4, 1922 in San Benito, Texas, to Arthur Atkins and Emelia Rodriguez. Our bright Yellow Rose faded into sleep on September 1, 2019. Anne was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Shirl F. Johnston; father, Arthur Atkins; mother, Emelia Rodriguez Atkins; sister, Kay Powell. She is survived...
Bernhardt A. “Bernie” Zeiher
Aug 18, 2019
Bernie Zeiher, age 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug 18, 2019 at Ohio Living Swan Creek, Toledo, Ohio. Bernie had many redeeming qualities including his strong Catholic faith, love of Family, work, community service, and golf. He was a longtime parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church. He joined the Knights of Columbus during college and remained a third-degree member...
Kert P Rattamasribounreuang
Aug 11, 2019
Kert P Rattamasribounreuang, age 31 of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home. He was born December 30, 1987 to Kert and Carol (Engler) Rattamasribounreuang in Toledo. Kert was a 2006 Waite High School graduate and furthered his education at Ross College studying to be a Pharmacy Technician. Kert was a loving son, brother, uncle,...
Sandra Lee (Oberle) Case
Aug 11, 2019
Sandra Lee (Oberle) Case, age 69, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 in St. Anne's Mercy Hospital. Sandra was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 16, 1949, to Jacob and Ruth (Wolfe) Oberle. She graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Sandra was an amazing and wonderful woman, whose giving and generous spirit touched everyone...
John K. Helminski
Jul 21, 2019
John K. Helminski age 59 of North Toledo passed away suddenly in his home John was born in Toledo on March 26, 1960 to Ronald and Marilyn (Washburn) Helminski. He was a plumber by trade. He always had the ability to make you laugh with his odd sense of humor. He loved spending time with family especially his nieces and...
Walter Garrett Hall
Jul 14, 2019
Walter Garrett Hall age 34 passed away suddenly July 14, 2019 in Toledo. Garrett was born January 16, 1985 in Carrollton, GA to Walter and Vicky (Cooper) Hall. He worked at Envirocare Lawn and Landscape and will be remembered as a Loving family man. An avid Georgia Bulldog fan he was Bulldog born and Bulldog bred, who always bleeds Red...
Betty Jane Smith
Jul 13, 2019
Betty Jane Smith, age 86, of Toledo, passed away Saturday July 13, 2019 in Mercy Health - St. Anne Hospital in Toledo. She was born on January 14, 1933 in Stonega, VA to Milton and Mable (Napier) Branson. Betty graduated from Appalachia High School. She married Martin D. Smith on February 15, 1952, they were married 60 years. Betty was...
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