Local Obituaries for Lucas County, Wood County, and Fulton County.

Brenda (Pickard) Ruch
Nov 6, 2017
Brenda Ruch, age 60, passed away peacefully on November 6th, 2017 surrounded by her entire family. Brenda was born the seventh child of ten on March 3rd, 1957 to Juanita and Carl Pickard. Brenda enjoyed reading, playing her games, and spending time in Florida whenever she had the chance, but the most important thing to her was her family....

Walter Reed Tucker
Nov 3, 2017
Walter Reed Tucker went home to the Lord on Friday November 3, 2017. Born October 26,1934 he spent many years as an avid cyclist, runner and triathlete. His many achievements include running, numerous marathons including the Boston Marathon, cycling from coast to coast across the US and touring Europe on his bike. Walt also loved woodworking and aviation often...
Maryruth C. Mabbitt
Oct 30, 2017
Maryruth C. Mabbitt, 76, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, at Ohio Living Swan Creek. Maryruth graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 1959. She graduated from the University of Toledo with her Master’s Degree in Education. She was a teacher for 35 years, primarily teaching at Fairfield Elementary School in Maumee. Maryruth was a member...
Alice Jean Chapman
Oct 20, 2017
Alice Jean (Purser) Chapman Alice Jean, 92, passed away peacefully October 20, 2017 at Hospice of NWO. She was born May 28, 1925 to Walter and Edna (Ferrenberg) Purser. She grew up in Oregon, Ohio and graduated from Clay High School. After graduation she started working at Libbey Glass and while there she met the love of her life,...
Kathleen L. Erard
Oct 18, 2017
Kathleen Louise Erard, loving mother, grandmother and lifelong Toledoan, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 aged 87 of heart failure. She worked as an executive secretary for Libbey Owens Ford (LOF) and the Rice Investment Company. Kathleen Louise Opre was born at Toledo Hospital September 4, 1930 and lived in the Birmingham neighborhood of Toledo as a child. Her parents...
Patricia R. Hemple
Oct 17, 2017
Patricia “Pat” Hemple, 92, passed away on October 17, 2017, at Kingston Residence of Perrysburg, after a brief illness. Pat was born to A.G. and Helen Murray on March 12, 1925; her siblings were sister Jean and brother Gordon. She was the loving and devoted wife of John Hemple. All proceeded her in death. Pat is survived by daughter...

Helen J Schick
Oct 9, 2017
Helen J. Schick, age 96, of Toledo, OH passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at Toledo Hospital. Helen was born in Sandusky, OH to the late Edward and Theresa Daly. Besides her parents, Helen was also preceded in death by her husband: Curtis Schick and her son: Donald Schick. Helen is survived by her daughter: Jayne; grandchildren: Donald (Valerie),...
Ralph H. Kohring
Oct 4, 2017
Ralph Henry “Moe” Kohring, 82, died on October 4th after a long and courageous battle. He was under the wonderful care of the Kingston Memory Care staff in Perrysburg and Hospice of Northwest OH. He was a life-long resident of Toledo and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business, specializing in Finance from Miami University of Ohio, where...
Gloria J. Litten
Sep 23, 2017
Gloria Litten died peacefully on September 23, 2017 in her residence at The Woodlands, Toledo at the age of 92. The last of the children of Albertina and Elmer Weaver she was born May 16, 1925; six siblings preceded her in death. After graduation from Libbey High School in 1944, Gloria earned a secretarial diploma from Stautzenberger College. Gloria...
David D. Bateson
Sep 21, 2017
David D. Bateson, 55, of Toledo, passed away suddenly, at his home, September 21, 2017. David was preceded in death by his father James D. Bateson and is survived by his wife, Debra, mother Ruth Ann Bateson, brothers Steve and Roger Bateson and nephew Carl Bateson. Visitation will be held at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Avenue, Toledo,...

Mary Agnes Kehres
Sep 21, 2017
Mary Agnes Kehres passed Sept. 21, 2017 with her loving husband by her side. She was born June 6, 1933 to Agnes and Elmore J. Moore who proceeded her in death, along with her brother George and sister Kathleen Moore. She is survived by her husband Frederick Kehres, daughters Mary Kay Stelzer, Tina Stefanelli and son Joseph Stelzer, stepsons,...
Elbert "Eb" J. Weller
Sep 7, 2017
Elbert (Eb) Jacob Weller, 99, born in Schenectady, NY, on March 28, 1918 died peacefully at home on September 7, 2017 in Toledo, Ohio. He leaves his daughter, Ellen Nash and husband, Phil, daughter-in-law, Adele Weller, dear special friend, Colis Hudgins, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren: Theresa Richter and husband Mark and their children Sondra and Mathew; Gretchen...
Irene Ferne Stickroth
Aug 28, 2017
Irene F. Stickroth, 91, of Ohio Living Swan Creek passed away peacefully Monday, August 28, 2017, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Irene was born on October 4, 1925 in Bloomdale, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents Ira and Elizabeth (Knavel) Brandeberry, 7 siblings; son, Brent Hochradel; her first husband of 25 years, Ken Hochradel and husband...
Lauren E Burgin
Aug 27, 2017
Lauren Burgin passed away in her home on August 27, 2017. Lauren was born on March 2, 1993. Lauren graduated high school from Phoenix Academy a year early after having attended Springfield High School, where she was in the band and flag corp. She also attended the University of Toledo, and most recently worked in both the admissions office...
Michael J. Moench
Aug 27, 2017
Michael J. Moench, 39, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away suddenly on august 27, 2017 in Concord, NC. Michael was born to Craig and Mary Moench on February 25, 1978. Mike was a graduate of Bowsher High School and has worked as a salesman for Kirby Vacuum Company for several years. He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed listening to...
Linda Ann Kilpatrick
Aug 22, 2017
Linda Ann Kilpatrick, born in Maumee, Ohio to Robert and Nancy Heath passed away at home on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 after a long illness. Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Linda loved to be of service and was involved in many church ministries. Linda is survived by her Husband, Douglass Kilpatrick, Sr.; Children Douglass...
George R Young
Aug 17, 2017
GEORGE RALPH YOUNG Mr. George R. Young, 92, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones, after receiving 7 months of love and amazing support from his family, friends, and staff of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. George’s primary joy in life involved serving his family, community and country. George served in...
Etta E. (Edelman) Hoot
Aug 14, 2017
Etta E. Hoot, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 due to complications from a stroke. She was 90-1/2 years young and lived life to the fullest. She still drove until the day of her stroke and she was very active and independent. Etta served in the Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol Program visiting the program’s clients ....
Darrell E Roesler
Aug 10, 2017
Darrell E. Roesler, 73, of south Toledo passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. He was born on June 4, 1944 in Toledo to Edward and Eleanor (Meyers) Roesler. A graduate of Libbey High School, Darrell worked for 25 years at the DeVilbiss Company and more recently as a courier for US...
John F. "Jack" Momany
Aug 9, 2017
John F. “Jack” Momany, 86, of south Toledo passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Hospice of NW Ohio in Toledo. Jack was born on September 9, 1930 in Toledo Ohio to Curt and Thelma (Schutt) Momany. A class of 1948 graduate of Waite High School, Jack was an All-City football player and went on to play football...