Local Obituaries for Lucas County, Wood County, and Fulton County.
Retha B Carothers
Sep 17, 2019
Retha Beryl Carothers, 93, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2019. She was born on December 21, 1925 in Napoleon, Ohio to Charlie and Leah (Eisaman) Packard. Retha was the 1943 valedictorian of Malinta-Grelton High School, and afterwards, she worked as the society reporter for her local paper. On February 17, 1946, she married Harold L....
Janet D. Henry
Sep 9, 2019
Janet D. Henry, 83, of Toledo, passed away September 9, 2019 at UTMC. Surviving are her sister Jean Schram; sons Ronald (Linda) and Greg (Teri) Henry; 4 granddaughters and 3 great-grandchildren. There will be a gathering to honor Janet’s life, on Friday, September 13th at 5019 Stengel, Toledo, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Jo Anne Marckel
Sep 7, 2019
We have been blessed to have known and loved a beautiful soul. Jo Anne (Hiatt) Marckel passed away Saturday, September 7 at 4:15pm with her loving husband and all of her children and their spouses and some of her many grandchildren by her side. Jo Anne was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 15, 1935. She was 83 years...
Larry Howard Reiner
Sep 6, 2019
Larry Howard Reiner, 79, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Friday September 6, 2019 at UTMC. Larry worked for Kuhlman Corporation and Meijer Stores. He loved playing bass guitar, golfing and riding trikes with his buddies. He was a member of the Maumee Eagles, Sylvania Moose Lodge and Elks Lodge, Gold Wing Road Riders and the Adrian Lions Club....
Betty Leedy
Sep 5, 2019
Betty L. Leedy, age 76, of south Toledo passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2019, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on September 30th, 1942 to Warren and Susie Davis. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for several companies, but made her life as a devoted mother. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, sister...
Janet Grose
Sep 5, 2019
Janet L. (French) Grose, a resident of Waterville, OH passed away peacefully at Hospice of NWOhio after a short illness on Sept. 5, 2019 She was born to Stewart and Gertrude French in Toledo, Ohio. Janet graduated from Libbey High School in 1939 and then attended business school. She worked for Tiedkes and the office of the Kroler Company....
Beverly Cookson
Sep 1, 2019
Beverly Cookson of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning surrounded by family. She was 78 years old. She is survived by her children Keith (Kris), Julie (Matt), and Amy (Mike), “Gab “children, and one deeply loved great grandchild. Upon her passing, she was reunited after 46 long years, with the love of her life Robert Cookson who...
Beatrice "Bebe" Faunce
Aug 31, 2019
Beatrice “BeBe” Faunce died on August 31, 2019. She was born on November 11, 1921 to Beatrice Kohn Ruihley and Elliot Forest Ruihley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Hartwell Faunce, her parents and her son Greg. She is survived by her son Gary (Judy) Faunce, brother Wayne Ruihley, granddaughter Amy (Mike) Greenlease, grandsons Jeffery and...
Doris Mary Kottke
Aug 25, 2019
Doris Mary (Gross) Kottke passed from this life on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Doris was born in Luckey, Ohio on October 3, 1925. Doris married Myron Kottke, of Minnesota, on December 17, 1950, and together they continued their educations with Doris attending North Central College, (Class of 1952) and Myron continuing his seminary training. Doris is survived by her...
Lawrence John Gilsdorf Jr.
Aug 20, 2019
Lawrence “Larry” John Gilsdorf Jr., age 62, of South Toledo, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his home. Larry worked for LO-Temp Brazing Company for 33 years. He loved gardening, boating and fishing, golf, bowling and cooking. He cherished his time spent with his grandsons and family. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence...
Inez E. Gorsuch
Aug 20, 2019
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Inez E. Gorsuch, age 83, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched on August 20, 2019. Inez was born on October 10, 1935 in Toledo Ohio to George and Irene McNutt. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1953 before continuing her education...
Sandra Ann Connolly
Aug 18, 2019
Sandra Ann Connolly, 80, of South Toledo, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the home of her daughter. Sandra was a waitress for many years at Schmucker’s Restaurant on Reynolds Road in Toledo. She was a member of St. Hyacinth Catholic Church. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband Robert Connolly, son Bobbie and daughter Monica Connolly...
Ross Joseph "Joe" Kuhner
Aug 11, 2019
Ross Joseph (Joe) Kuhner – 1947-2019 Ross Joseph Kuhner (Joe) was born on March 5, 1947, in Columbus Ohio, the oldest of seven children to Ross and Bernice (Klarman) Kuhner. He passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on August 11, 2019, surrounded by his extended and loving family, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. A former resident of...
Darla Jean Myles
Aug 2, 2019
Darla Jean Myles, 76, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019. She was born on September 27, 1942 to George and Thelma Myles of Liberty Center. Darla was greeted by a delighted big sister, Ilean. The two sisters (born 10 years apart) became the best of friends, sharing adventures together until Ilean's death in 2010. Darla...
James Harold Harris
Jul 24, 2019
James “Harold” Harris, 74, passed away on July 24, 2019. As a Navy veteran, he proudly served his country aboard the USS Wasp during the Gemini recovery missions. In his working years, he held jobs as a Toledo refuse driver and a distribution manager for the Tradin’ Post. He enjoyed boating, motorcycle trips, woodworking and spending time with his...
Marlene A. Ritchie
Jul 14, 2019
Marlene A. Ritchie, 81, formerly of south Toledo and resident of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her family on July 14, 2019. Marlene was born on March 24, 1938 to Ampliss and Vauda Walker in Artie, WV. Marlene worked as a waitress at various restaurants including Zorba’s Supper Club, Town and Country in Perrysburg...
Casen B. Sancraint
Jul 12, 2019
Casen Branden Sancraint Casen Branden Sancraint left our world unexpectedly on July 12, 2019 in Lenawee County, Michigan. Casen was born on November 14, 2008 in Toledo, Ohio to Ryan and Kristie Sancraint and was the little brother to Ethan and Kilei Sancraint. He attended Grove Patterson Academy, where he had just completed the Fourth grade, and was cherished...
Patsy A Lary
Jul 1, 2019
Patsy Ann Lary, 82, of Holland, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, at her home. Patsy enjoyed sewing, crocheting and was an avid doll collector. She was the loving mother of Carl (Cheryl) Warren, Evelyn Fields, Polly (Christopher) Baker, Wendy (Robert) Michalski and a grandmother and great grandmother and Aunt. Visitation will be held at the Walter Funeral...
Lawrence J Ross
Jun 28, 2019
On Friday, June 28, 2019 Larry Ross, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 92. Larry was born May 18, 1927 in Grand Rapids, Ohio to Floyd and Daisy Ross. He served in the US Navy from 1944-1946, then worked for General Mills for 38 years in Toledo, Ohio. On March 31, 1956...
James Edmund Taylor Sr.
Jun 16, 2019
James Edmund Taylor Sr., a decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War and prolific advocate for veterans’ rights, passed away peacefully at the age of 73 at Ebeid Hospice of Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Jim worked as a machine repairman at the Ford Stamping Plant in Maumee, Ohio. While employed there he was...
