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

Dec 21, 2023

Joseph P. Kelley, age 76, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on December 21, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born to Roy and Bernice Kelley on January 3, 1947.

Joe, as his family and friends lovingly called him, proudly served 2 years in the United States Army. He...

Nov 30, 2023

Francisca “Frances” Cantu, 93, formerly of South Toledo and recently of Grand Rapids, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born on October 4, 1930 in Elsa, TX to Ramon Perez and Isabel (Guerra) Perez. She was a devoted housewife and Mother. Frances was the beloved...

Nov 29, 2023

James “Jim” H. Rumschlag, 75, of Toledo, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at University Hospitals Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jim proudly served his country in the U.S Navy, retiring as Senior Chief Petty Officer, following 27 years of service. He received numerous medals and ribbons during his service to our country.

Jim...

Nov 14, 2023

Joy Ann Margaret Sanchez, 59, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on November 14, 2023. She was born on June 11, 1964 to William and Shirley (Fisher) Ervin here in Toledo.

Joy Ann served as a Methodist Minister thru the Wesley Synod with her husband Bishop Steven R. Sanchez, Sr. She was also a part-time preschool teacher at...

Nov 9, 2023

Kenny Clark, 59, born October 5th, 1964, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on November 9th, 2023, comfortably surrounded by family.

He is survived by his sister, Cheryl (Mike) Campbell; brother Dennis (Maureen) Jacoby; aunts Joyce (Jerry) Carter, Judy (Richard) Dorner; and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents,...

Nov 5, 2023

Jeffrey A. Lavender, 61, born August 6, 1962 to Fred and Evelyn (Foster) Lavender in Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 5, 2023, comfortably surrounded by his loved ones by his side.

He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 42 years, Cindy Lavender. He was a devoted and proud father of his daughters,...

Nov 4, 2023

Margaret Knicely, born on January 19, 1939, passed away peacefully at home on November 4th, 2023. She was 84 years old.

Margaret touched the lives of many through her career as a teacher and her role as a loving mother and grandmother. She was able to experience many interesting places around the world through cruises...

Oct 26, 2023

Raymond E. Ruiz

God called our beloved Raymond E. Ruiz, 29, to heaven on October 26, 2023. Raymond was born to Mary (Nunceo) Montano and Edmundo S. Ruiz Jr. on April 9, 1994, in Toledo, Ohio. A loving father and son, Raymond was a joy to be around. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed...

Oct 25, 2023

David Hauser

David Hauser, 68, of Toledo, Ohio died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his home. David was born on April 18, 1955, in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. He moved to Maumee, Ohio with his family as a small boy and graduated from Maumee High School. Dave was very industrious. He worked at the Toledo Jeep...

Oct 24, 2023

Linda Rose (Williams) Cook, 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the Otterbein of Monclova. Linda was born in Toledo to J. Kenny and Vona (Garn) Williams on August 8, 1942.

Linda was a graduate of Libbey High School, Class of 1960, where she played the Clarinet in the band. She worked for Jobst Institute...

Oct 17, 2023

Susan J. Christofel-Meyer

January 1, 1947 to October 17, 2023

Susan passed away on October 17, 2023. Susan was born on January 1, 1947 to Shirley and Donald Christofel. Following graduation from Ridgeville High School, Susan entered Flower Hospital School of Nursing where she learned to love surgical nursing. She worked in Flower...

Oct 16, 2023

Ronald R. Kulczak

We have lost a Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend.

Ronald R. Kulczak, 81, was born on June 23, 1942, and passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

Ron was an employee for the Jeep Corporation for 40 years in various departments. He...

Oct 4, 2023

Ronald A. Smith died October 4, 2023 at age 85 in Sylvania, Ohio after a long and determined fight with Parkinson’s disease. He was a long time resident of Rochester since 1975 and was active in the Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation and the local Parkinson’s support group. He was born in 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI and moved with his...

Sep 30, 2023

Ernest “Ernie” A. Lange, Jr., 88, of Toledo passed away suddenly at his residence on September 30, 2023. Ernie was born in Toledo, Ohio, on November 8, 1934 to Ernest, Sr. and Gretel (Albert) Lange. Mr. Lange worked for 33 years for Columbia Gas of Ohio, owned the Aquarium Center for 33 years and for the last 19 years...

Sep 25, 2023

Marlene A. Hoffman, age 79, of Toledo, passed away on September 25, 2023 at Lakes of Monclova. She was born on December 25, 1943 to Daniel C. and Jesse J. Lubinski (Dominiak). Her entire life was spent making sure everything and everyone was taken care of. After working many years outside her home at Kahler Pharmacy, she finally retired...

Sep 23, 2023

Charles “Chuck” R. Smith, Jr., age 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in the late evening. He was born on September 13, 1932, to Charles R. Smith, Sr., and Gertrude Mary (Westrick) Smith. He was raised in Sylvania, Ohio, and graduated from Burnham High School. After graduation, he joined the...

Sep 21, 2023

Carol L. (Henkel) Jagodzinski was called home to her Lord on September 21, 2023. Carol was born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 31, 1933, to Henry and Pearl (Kosmowski) Henkel. Carol graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1951. In 1954, she married the love of her life, Jim Jagodzinski, and they enjoyed 54 loving years together, until his death...

Sep 20, 2023

Ruth Irene Gould, 89, of Toledo, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at StoryPoint Senior Living in Waterville, Ohio. Ruth was born January 1, 1934 in Lorain, Ohio to Leroy and Ruth Jacobs. Ruth graduated from Clearview High School in Lorain in 1951. She married her soulmate, Sheldon Gould on February 26, 1952 and they shared their lives...

Sep 10, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Lois Ann Ramsdell. She passed

away peacefully in her sleep early Sunday morning September 10, 2023.

Lois was born on October 14, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio to Leroy E. Guerin and Lillian (Hepfinger) Guerin. Although born in the city, her...

Sep 10, 2023

James C. Miller, Sr. “Jim”, age 94, of Toledo, Ohio and his lake house at Clark Lake, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 10, 2023 at Browning Masonic Community in Waterville, Ohio.

Jim was born on September 14, 1928 to Charles and Nola (Hahnlen) Miller. Jim worked for 43 years at Acklin Stamping...