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

Jan 31, 2024

Nancy L. Kuebbeler (Finenske)

Nancy passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 31st after a long illness. Nancy was born on September 28, 1947 to Ken and June (Lannan) Finenske of Toledo. She graduated from E.L. Bowsher High School in 1965 and went on to become a Beautician. Nancy owned and operated her own salon in...

Jan 19, 2024

Tricia Ann Eldred, 58, passed away, after a 3 week long battle, at the University of Toledo Medical Center MICU unit, on January 19, 2024. She was born September 20, 1965 in Fontana, California to Edward W. and Jean M. Eldred.

Tricia resided at the Northwest Ohio Developmental Center since July 1980, where she was...

Jan 17, 2024

Thomas Edward Hruska, born March 29, 1947 to Dolores (Rucki) and Erwin Hruska, passed away to our loving Lord’s arms January 17, 2024, after fighting a long and debilitating battle with Parkinson’s disease. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1965, where he played football and surely caused many a nun to turn gray. Tom worked diligently to...

Jan 17, 2024

Terry Roy Lambert, 66, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 27, 1957. Lovingly known by his family and close friends as Big T, Terry had a passion for chew, diet coke, Tennessee, and the company of women. Terry was a devoted lover of country music...

Jan 16, 2024

Lila “Jiggs” Cook passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Kingston Care Center, of Sylvania.

Lila was born on November 16, 1924 in Bee Branch, Arkansas and moved to Toledo in 1946. Once in Toledo

she worked at Tiedtkes and the Rossford Ordinance.

She met the love of her life,...

Jan 13, 2024

Sandra Lee Lukasiewicz, 79, formerly of Toledo and most recently of Maumee, Ohio passed away on January 13, 2024 at the Hospice of NW Ohio Inpatient Unit, 800 S. Detroit Ave. Toledo, Ohio. Sandra was born on June 27, 1944 in Toledo to Harold and Ruth (Wise) Francis. She worked for many years at Lamson’s Value City and had...

Jan 3, 2024

Patricia Ann Lark, 94, of Holland passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Patricia grew up in Toledo. She was born to Charles F. and Dorothy (Watson) Leiter on March 10, 1929. She married Rayner “Pete” Lark in April of 1952. Patricia worked at The Toledo Museum of Art for several years working alongside...

Dec 30, 2023

William “Bill” Zahs passed away on December 30, 2023 at the age of 90; losing his battle with Alzheimers, but demonstrating courage until the end.

The youngest of 8 children, Bill was born in Toledo in 1933. After H. S. graduation he joined the United States Air Force for 27 years with assignments across the...

Dec 29, 2023

Vicky Montgomery McEaneney, 67, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. Vicky was the daughter of Ellis and Kathryn Coker, formerly of Maumee, Ohio. She and her husband, Robb lived in Toledo, Ohio at the time of her passing.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jeremy (Lisa) Montgomery. Vicky is survived by her...

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...