Obituaries

Patrick B. Watras

Patrick B. Watras

Apr 23, 2022

Patrick B. Watras age 63 of Toledo passed away Saturday April 23, 2022 in his residence. Patrick was born in Toledo on June 20, 1958 to John and Frances (Mierzejewski) Watras. Patrick graduated from Woodward High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he was stationed on board the USS Horne CG-30, Light Cruiser, home port out...

Janet Frisch

Janet Frisch

Apr 20, 2022

Janet Frisch age 73 passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Janet was the daughter of Robert and Natalie (Siebert) Frisch and is survived by her sister Nancy Laipply and two brothers, Robert (Sandra) Frisch and John (Kayrn) Frisch. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother in law John Laipply.Her family is grateful for the loving...

Edward M. Ciesielski

Edward M. Ciesielski

Apr 12, 2022

Edward Ciesielski, age 92 of Sylvania, Ohio passed away April 12, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice. Ed was born September 14, 1929 in Toledo, to Edward and Helen (Majewski) Ciesielski. A 1948 Woodward High School graduate, he also graduated in 1952 from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Ed worked for Seaway Foodtown where he retired...

Shirley Ann Lewis

Shirley Ann Lewis

Apr 12, 2022

After 86 years, Shirley Ann Lewis was called home on April 12, 2022, just as the sun started to rise. Shirley was born on June 5, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio to William M. Leach and Helen J. Marshall Leach. She was preceded in death by her parents, William A. Leach & Helen J. Marshall Leach; her husband, Wayne E. Lewis;...

Dr. Paul A. Fritz Phd

Dr. Paul A. Fritz Phd

Apr 12, 2022

Dr. Paul A. Fritz PhD, Professor of Communication at the University of Toledo for 40 years, passed away on April 12, 2022 at Kingston of Sylvania at age 80. Paul was born June 14, 1941 in Dayton, OH to Lola and William Fritz. When he was 5 years old, he accompanied his parents to India where they were Lutheran missionaries....

Richard Alan Straub

Richard Alan Straub

Apr 8, 2022

Richard Alan StraubLongtime Toledo resident Richard (Dick) Straub, age 77, passed away on April 8, 2022 after a brief sudden illness. The son of Ellsworth (Al) and Elizabeth (Betty) Straub, Dick and his twin Beverly were born on June 16th, 1944. A graduate of DeVilbiss High School, Dick briefly attended the University of Toledo and served in the Army Reserves....

Annette C. Roberts

Annette C. Roberts

Apr 4, 2022

Annette C. Roberts age 67 of the Polish Village passed away April 4, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Annette was born July 29, 1954 in Clare, MI to James and Margaret (O’Connor) Nichols. She graduated in 1972 from Mt. Pleasant High School and received her business degree from Mid-Michigan Community College in 1981. She loved biking, camping,...

Shirley Ann Brownlee

Shirley Ann Brownlee

Mar 31, 2022

Shirley Ann Brownlee age 89 of Toledo, Ohio passed away March 31, 2022 at Sunset House. Shirley was born August 23, 1932 in Toledo, OH to Abe and Thelma (Rager) Lieberman. A graduate of Scott High School, she married Harold Brownlee December 24, 1951. Shirley worked 10 years as an office manager for the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. An avid...

James H. Kurth, Jr.

James H. Kurth, Jr.

Mar 28, 2022

James H. Kurth, Jr. age 78 of West Toledo, passed away March 28, 2022 in Sunset Village Sylvania, Ohio. James was born January 11, 1944 in Toledo to James and Betty (Tarr) Kurth, Sr. Jim played football for Bedford High School where he graduated in 1962. He married Sally Moreno March 2, 1973. He worked for the DeVilbiss Company until...

Carol Ann Rupert

Carol Ann Rupert

Mar 18, 2022

Carol Ann Rupert age 67 of Lambertville, MI passed away unexpectedly, March 18, 2022 at home. Carol was born September 11, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio to Clarence and Virginia (Thorzynski) Gracheck. A 1971 graduate of Woodward High School she earned her Bachelor degree in Elementary Education from the University of Toledo. She married Les Rupert September 12, 1975 in St....

Carol Menifee

Carol Menifee

Mar 15, 2022

Carol Menifee age 66 of Toledo Passed away Tuesday March 15, 2022 at Divine Rehabilitation Sylvania, Ohio. She was born to Allen Gene and Lois (Gibson) Menifee. She is survived by her children Tina Gauly and Thomas Gauley. Graveside services will be Wednesday March 20, 2022 in Woodlawn Cemetery at 11am. Urbanski Funeral Home 5055 Secor Rd Toledo, Ohio.

Phillip Joseph Roselli

Phillip Joseph Roselli

Feb 24, 2022

Phillip Joseph Roselli, 86, of Sylvania, OH went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 24, 2022. A devout Catholic, Phillip was welcomed to Heaven by his many friends and family who had gone before him and laid straight the path, including his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Roselli, his loving wife of more than 50 years, Wanda Roselli,...

Anthony C. Urbanski

Anthony C. Urbanski

Feb 20, 2022

Anthony C. Urbanski age 71, passed away peacefully February 20, 2022 at his Toledo home. Anthony was born July 22, 1950 in Toledo to Anthony P. and Joan (Kreutzpeintner) Urbanski. After attending Woodward High School, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked for Spicer Corp. for 15 years and then was a self-employed painter for over 20 years....

Paul Thomas 'Dadad" Filby

Paul Thomas 'Dadad" Filby

Feb 13, 2022

Paul Thomas “Dadad” Filby age 80 of Toledo passed away Sunday February 13, 2022 in Flower Hospital. Paul was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on November 4, 1941 to Ray and Mary (Abbott) Filby. He was a retired 30-year employee of the former Dohler-Jarvis plant. Paul was a little spunky, stubborn and maybe somewhat ornery but very loving man. He was...

Jacob Thomas Pavlica

Jacob Thomas Pavlica

Feb 12, 2022

Jacob Thomas Pavlica of Toledo, OH passed away on February 12th, 2022. He was 28 years old and lived a life full of love and laughter. Jake was truly one of a kind and made a profound impact on the lives of countless family and friends. Music and the arts were at the core of who Jake was; he was...

Billy J. Snyder

Billy J. Snyder

Feb 12, 2022

Billy Snyder April 15, 1932 – February 12, 2022With great sorrow we inform family and friends of the passing of our father BJ (Billy) Snyder who met our Lord on Saturday, February 12. Billy was brought into this world 89 years ago on Tax Day, April 15, 1932 by his parents Willard K. and Mary S. Snyder. He relished his...

Sister Leonie Marie Maigret, Snd

Sister Leonie Marie Maigret, Snd

Feb 10, 2022

Sister Leonie Marie Maigret, 79, passed into eternal life on February 10, 2022. She jumped into life’s adventures and, with her trust in God and love of people, landed firmly on both feet. Her sense of adventure may have been inherited from her parents, Leo and Paula (Wulterkens) Maigret. The family of three girls and two boys left Soesteberg, Netherlands...

Dolores "Do" (Wozny) Duszynski

Dolores "Do" (Wozny) Duszynski

Feb 9, 2022

Dolores “Do” (Wozny) Duszynski, age 99, of Sylvania, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Otterbein Monclova Care Center. “Do” was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 31, 1923. “Do” was an original “riveter” during WWII at the former Willys-Jeep Plant in Toledo, from which she retired. She was an avid baker and loved to cook. She was preceded in...

Edward John Poczekaj

Edward John Poczekaj

Feb 3, 2022

Edward John Poczekaj age 78 of Toledo, passed away February 3, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Edward was born in Toledo February 24, 1943 to John and Lucille (Pawlowski) Poczekaj. A 1961 graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School, he graduated from Xavier University and St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. He previously worked at the Toledo...

Charlene Joy Hager (Cole)

Charlene Joy Hager (Cole)

Jan 28, 2022

Charlene Joy Hager (Cole), age 66 of Toledo, Ohio passed away January 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Charlene was born July 9, 1955 in Toledo to Sammie and Junny May (Crapsey) Cole. A 1971 Start High School graduate she worked as a transportation attendant at St. Vincent Hospital for many years. Surviving are her husband of 48 years,...

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