Local Obituaries for Lucas County, Wood County, and Fulton County.
Michael James Hayes
Oct 11, 2019
Mike Hayes, 70, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2019 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 11, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Michael and Wilma (Trumbell) Hayes. Mike worked for Allied Chemical, Schindler-Haughton, Dana Corporation and lastly for T.S.A. up until his retirement. Mike was an avid Ohio State football...
Thomas Robert Palenske
Sep 28, 2019
Thomas Robert Palenske, 58, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 in his home. Thomas fought a courageous battle against lung cancer. Tom worked for over 20 years in the gas industry, currently working for Airgas, Inc. as a gas blender. He was an avid bowhunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. Tom loved his family dearly and was...
Ruth Ann Nutten
Sep 26, 2019
Ruth Ann Nutten, 76, of South Toledo passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Genesis of Perrysburg. Ruth was born on December 14, 1942 in Toledo to Edward and Ida (Rahm) Nickey. Ruth was a Beautician for many years and at one point owned her own salon on Airport Highway. In addition to being a beautician, Ruth also...
Christine Faye Golas
Sep 25, 2019
On Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Christine Faye Golas passed away suddenly at the age of 60. Chris was born on February 24, 1959. She was a lifelong Toledo resident who attended Libbey High School. There were many things she loved in life, cheering on her Ohio State Buckeyes and the Pittsburgh Steelers were one of them. She was their...
David John Sancraint
Sep 21, 2019
David J. Sancraint David J. Sancraint (Pops), 76, of Maumee, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 21, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1943 in Tacoma, Washington to Merrill S. and Matilda C. (Mentel) Sancraint. During his childhood, he lived throughout the country as his father furthered his career. Eventually ending up in Toledo, OH,...
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...
