Obituaries
Joseph Heaps
Jan 18, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph "Joey" Heaps, age 52, who left us peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home in Toledo. Born on February 13, 1973, to loving parents Hugh and Suzanne (Wiezbenski) Heaps.
A graduate of Central Catholic High School, Joey dedicated 32 devoted years to The Blade as a...
Daniel Kruzel
Jan 11, 2026
Daniel P. Kruzel, age 86, of Point Place, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2026. Born on April 3, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, to Joseph and Loretta (Lewandowski) Kruzel, Dan grew up with a strong work ethic, a deep love for family, and a steadiness that would define his entire life.
After graduating from Macomber High School in...
Delores C Ferris
Jan 11, 2026
Delores C. Ferris age 94 of Toledo, passed away Sunday January 11, 2026 in Waterville, Ohio. If you have any information, please notify the Urbanski Funeral Home.
Laura Ann Mossing
Jan 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Ann Mossing, age 67, who peacefully departed this life on January 10, 2026, at the Franciscan Care Center in Toledo. Born on March 31, 1958, in Monroe, MI, Laura was the beloved daughter of Richard and Margaret (Bromley) Cole. She took pride in being a 1976 graduate of...
Barbara Apsey
Jan 5, 2026
Barbara Ann Apsey age 87 of the Polish Village passed away January 5, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Barbara was born January 26, 1938, in Flint, MI to Daniel and Margaret (Kelly) Gouthro. She married James J. Apsey in 1967 and together they raised their two children, Sarah and Elizabeth. Barbara was a long-time member of St. Adalbert...
Shawn Sirkin
Jan 3, 2026
Shawn R. Sirkin age 65 of Toledo passed away Saturday January 3, 2026, at Northwest Ohio Hospice Toledo Campus. She was born on August 23, 1960, to John Sirkin and Lulabelle (Carroll) in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Shawn was a truck driver for 23 years. She loved horse racing and was very involved with her dad at the events. Shawn would...
Darlene Renae Molloy
Jan 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Darlene Renae (Lisek) Molloy, who left this world on January 3, 2026, at the age of 55, in her parents’ home in Petersburg, MI, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 27, 1970, in Monroe, MI, Darlene was the cherished daughter of Edward...
Thomas Carter
Dec 30, 2025
Thomas John Carter, age 77 of Toledo, Ohio passed away December 30, 2025, in Arbors at Sylvania. Thomas was born August 1, 1948, in Sandusky, Ohio to Edward and Ruth (Schweigert) Carter. A 1966 graduate of Sandusky High School, he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Tom was an EMT with Walker Ambulance and a...
Evangelist Levon Lois Rankins
Dec 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Evangelist Levon "Vonda" Lois Rankins
It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt gratitude that we celebrate the life of Evangelist Levon Lois Rankins, who transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on November 9, 1965, in Toledo to Willie B. Rankins and Lois (Hardiman) Rankins, Levon was a...
Karen Marie Harju
Dec 24, 2025
Karen Marie Harju age 63 of Toledo passed away Wednesday December 24, 2025, at the Toledo Hospital. Karen was born in Ann Arbor, MI on June 3, 1962, to William and L. Marie (Ryan) Cox. She was the Support Coordinator for the Neo-Natal Intensive Care unit at Toledo Hospital.
Karen was very loving and caring. She had an infectious laugh that...
Donna Jean and Clarence Ernest Bernhard
Dec 23, 2025
Remembering the lives of
Donna Jean Bernhard and Clarence Ernest Bernhard Sr.
Donna Jean Bernhard, age 88, of Sylvania, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at The Lakes of Sylvania.
Donna worked at Raceway Park for over 25 years. She was known for her strong will, unwavering determination and support for her Block Watch community in the Lagrange St, and Polish Village area....
Mary "Sister Mary Lucy" Suter, SND
Dec 21, 2025
SISTER MARY LUCY SUTER, S.N.D.
Every person's death is accompanied by mystery and miracle, darkness and light. Nature itself revealed this when Sister Mary Lucy Suter died on December 21, the winter solstice. As Sister awakened in heaven, the Church prayed "O Radiant Dawn." What splendor greeted Sister after 85 years of earthly life including almost 65 years in her religious...
Norman Shufelt
Dec 18, 2025
Norman Shufelt age 90 of Toledo, Ohio passed away December 18, 2025, at home. Norman was born April 10, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio to George and Delma (Lehnart) Shufelt. Norman was a long-time resident of Zeigler Group Homes in Toledo, Ohio, where he will be remembered as a great resident who was loved by his roommates and his caregivers. His favorite pastime was listening to his...
Wilma Smith
Dec 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Wilma Smith
September 27, 1935 - December 17, 2025
Wilma Smith, age 90, of Toledo, Ohio, peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, while in the memory care unit at Glass Peaks in Toledo. Wilma lived a life marked by deep faith, steady service, and a love that showed up in real ways-especially for her family. Wilma was...
Olivia Lopez
Dec 17, 2025
Olivia P Lopez age 91 of Toledo, Ohio went to be with the Lord her Savior on December 17, 2025, surrounded by her children. Olivia was born on April 27, 1934, in Kerrville, Texas to Regino and Delfina (Lopez) Portillo. Olivia grew up in Erie, Michigan and then moved to Monroe, Michigan. She married Jesus Lopez Sr., and had been...
Barbara Veler
Dec 7, 2025
Barbara Veler age 76 of Toledo, passed away Sunday December 7, 2025, at Devine Rehabilitation Home. Barbara was born in Poland to Raymond and Anna (Glaz) Sadowy. As a young girl, her family immigrated to America, and Barbara was very proud of her Polish Heritage.
She was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed watching TV, playing with her...
Bruce Liles
Nov 30, 2025
Bruce C. Liles, age 70, formerly of Findlay, Ohio, and Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 30, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. Bruce was born July 15, 1955, in Findlay to Daniel and Janice (Frisch) Liles who preceded him in death. Surviving is his brother Jason Daniel Liles of Brookings, SD.
Bruce's Graveside Service will beThursday, December 11, 2025at 10:00 am in...
Jean Engelhardt
Nov 18, 2025
Jean Engelhardt, age 83 of North Toledo, passed away November 18, 2025, at Ayden of Toledo. Jean was born June 4, 1942, in Toledo Ohio to Raymond and Catherine LaPlante. Together they raised six children. Jean was an avid walker who loved reading books and dancing.
Surviving are her children Daniel (Donna) Engelhardt, Charles Engelhardt, Terry (Shirley Jones) Engelhardt, August John...
Dolores Groth
Nov 13, 2025
Sr. Mary Rose Bernard Groth, SND
Few people can change a nation, but Sister Mary Rose Bernard could. Sister Mary Rose Bernard, born March 8, 1931, in Toledo to parents Fredrick and Clara Rose (Ostierrider) Groth, began her storied life that can be found in the history books of Papua New Guinea, whose culture she enhanced through her indefatigable spirit. On November...
Janet K. Stoeckley
Nov 4, 2025
Janet Wozny Duszynski Stoeckley, 101 years old, of Monclova, passed away November 4, 2025, following a long, well-lived, gracious life. Born February 29, 1924, Janet took immense pride in being a “Leap Year Baby.” She was born in Chicago, IL and came to Toledo as a young child.
Janet graduated from Woodward High School in 1942 and was a proud and...
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