Local Obituaries for Lucas County, Wood County, and Fulton County.
Jerry Tarquinto
Aug 30, 2018
Jerry Tarquinto, born May 3, 1945, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 30, 2018 in his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Sarah Ann, West Virginia to Joseph and Hattie Tarquinto, he lived most of his adult life in South Toledo. Jerry was an extremely loving father to his three sons, Jeffrey, of Clearwater, FL, Jody...
Robert W. Palenske
Aug 29, 2018
Robert W. Palenske, 88, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 4, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio to Louis and Florence (Hagen) Palenske. He was a graduate of Macomber Vocational High School. Later, he served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a...
William E. "Bill" Olmstead
Aug 28, 2018
William E. “Bill” Olmstead, 79, of south Toledo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, with his family by his side. Bill worked and retired from Plabell Rubber Products Co. Bill also work at Inky’s Italian Restaurant for many years. Bill was an avid fisherman spending countless hours fishing on Vineyard Lake and at the family cottage in the Irish...
Benjamin Frederick Rees
Aug 27, 2018
Ben F. Rees, 94, born and raised in Toledo, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 27, 2018, under Great Lakes Hospice Care at the Glendale Senior Living, with his family by his side. He is survived by his son Jeff and wife Paulette, and daughter Linda with fiancée Steven; his brother Tom and wife Beverly; niece Julie and nephews,...
Ruth Marie Vogelbacher
Aug 26, 2018
Ruth Marie Vogelbacher born September 10, 1922, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the Otterbein of Monclova. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dale Overy in 1945, and Daniel Vogelbacher in 1991; her parents Irving and Ann Brazeau; sisters Gladys Krabill, Norma Pratt, Margaret Korb and Mary Ann Miller; brothers Robert, Donald and Larry Brazeau;...
Joan M. Howe
Aug 24, 2018
Joan M. Howe was called home to the Lord, August 24, 2018 at the age of 90. Joan was born to Fred and Marie Howe. She was a graduate of Libbey High School and worked as a secretary at Sun Oil Company and The Spieker Company. In her retirement, she volunteered at the Walbridge Library. She enjoyed simple things...
Ronald P. Chamberlain
Aug 19, 2018
Ronald Paul Chamberlain Ron Chamberlain died August 19, 2018, as a result of a traffic accident. Ron was born in Toledo on November 19, 1958 to D. Paul and Bettie June (Dunaway) Chamberlain. Ron was preceded in death by his father, daughter Megan Fritch and nephew Matthew. He is survived by his mother June, brother James; daughter Alicia; grandson...
Andrea "Andi" Simpson
Aug 12, 2018
Andrea “Andi” Simpson, age 46, passed away in the Anne Grady Elieen Group Home, on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Andi was the daughter of Sharon (Maag) Simpson and Robert Leon Simpson. Andi attended many schools in Toledo, graduating from Libby High School in 1993. Andi was very active in Lucas County Special Olympics, where she medaled in bowling, volleyball...
Lois Lee Grasser
Aug 12, 2018
Lois Lee Grasser, age 91, died at 7:56 a.m. on August 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, James R. Lee and Margery Schultz Lee; her husband, Howard A. Grasser; her sister, Jean R. Knudel; and the last love of her life, Rev. John O. Maloy. She was one of a class of 24 to graduate...
Helen Louise Ziegler
Aug 9, 2018
Helen L. Ziegler (Wirebaugh), of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018, at the age of 90. Helen was born February 23, 1928 to Walter and Glada Wirebaugh. Helen raised in Bradner, Ohio, graduating from Bradner High School in 1946. She attended Elkhart Indiana Business/Medical Technician School. Helen worked various places as a Secretary/Bookkeeper, retiring in 1983 from...
Ginger M. Schnapp
Aug 5, 2018
Ginger Schnapp, 56, of Toledo, passed away August 5, 2018 at The Heritage of Waterville, where she resided the last few months. She was under the care of Triad Residential Services the last 6 years. Ginger was preceded in death by her father Richard Schnapp. She is survived by her son Wayne Richard Nicolas Neitling; Johnathan Neitling, father of...
Betty E. Vernier
Jul 8, 2018
On Sunday morning, July 8, 2018 Betty E (Littlefield) Vernier went home to be with her Lord & Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. She was born to Ralph and Emily Littlefield on January 19, 1922, the 3rd of 4 girls. Sisters June, Kathryn, and Phyllis all predeceased her. She was graduated from Scott High School class of 1940 and...
Thomas R. Case Sr.
Jul 3, 2018
Thomas R. Case Sr., 80, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on July 3rd, with his family by his side. He was born June 19, 1938 to Ocla Belle and Frank Case here in Toledo. Tom was a 1956 graduate of Libbey High School. He attended University of Toledo for 1 year, where he was on...
Dianna L. Price
Jun 27, 2018
Dianna L. Price, 57, formerly of Toledo and summer resident of Oak Harbor and winter resident in Florida, passed away in her sleep on June 27, 2018. Dianna was born in Toledo to David and Delores Price on October 2, 1960. She was a graduate of Bowsher High School and received her associate degree from Owens Community College. Dianna...
Arthur H. "Hal" Meintzer
Jun 16, 2018
Arthur H. Meintzer, 101, of Toledo and Whitehouse, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Arthur was the son of Arthur E. and Ida (Mierke) Meintzer. Hal severed in the United States Army during WWII in Germany and the European Theater with the 247th Engineer Combat Battalion. Arthur married...
Jeanne Esther Fields
Jun 4, 2018
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Jeanne Esther Fields (Naylor), age 92, who left us for Heaven on Monday, June 4, 2018. Jeanne was born on August 1, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio. Growing up on the East Side, she was always the girl who loved being outside playing sports and who got into trouble for playing football...
Donna B. Trawford
Jun 3, 2018
Donna B. Trawford age 86 of Toledo Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 3 2018 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born on May 13, 1932 to Louis and Mary Brahier. Donna worked for many years at the nonprofit organization Toledo Technical Society as an Executive Secretary. Donna’s passions were cooking for her family and playing bridge with...
Norman James Rasmusson
Jun 2, 2018
Norman James Rasmusson, known to many as the consummate gentleman, left his earthly home early Saturday morning, June 2nd, not long after celebrating his 95th birthday at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born May 24th, 1923, to Rangvald and Nellie (Abbott) Rasmusson in Spruce, Michigan. He spent his youth in the Reynolds Corners area of Toledo and was...
Laverne R. Leroux
Jun 1, 2018
LaVerne R. LeRoux, age 92, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018, while at the Elizabeth Scott Communtiy , Maumee, Ohio. LaVerne graduated from Libbey High School. She worked for the Ace Hardware RSC; was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church and she loved to dance. LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents, Julius...
Barton H. Bay
May 26, 2018
CDR. Barton H. Bay Barton H. Bay went on to his special place in heaven on May 26, 2018, the day before his 84th birthday. He was at St. Luke’s hospital under hospice care after having a devastating second stroke last week. He displayed great strength and perseverance during the past 8 weeks after suffering his first stroke, he...
