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

Jul 26, 2023

Theda M. Ruetz

Theda M. Ruetz, age 99 and one week, died July 26, 2023. She was born July 18, 1924 in Vilonia, Arkansas to Odis and Grace Goss.

Following high school, she moved to Little Rock, Arkansas where she met Carl L. Ruetz to whom she was married...

Jul 22, 2023

Joanne V. Szalkowski, 95, of Toledo, passed away July 22, 2023, at the Lakes of Monclova, Maumee, Ohio. Joanne was born in Toledo on March 6, 1928 to Othel and Ruth (Conaway) Bennett.

Joanne was a faithfull, lifelong member of Church of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. She was also a life member of Calumet Chapter, Order...

Jul 17, 2023

Virginia Mae (Becker) Walsh

“Aunt Ginny”

Virginia Mae (Becker) Walsh, 92, a longtime resident of South Toledo, passed away early Monday morning, July 17, 2023, at Parkcliffe Memory Care, Toledo, Ohio. Virginia was born July 20, 1930, to Henry F. and Estella A. (Ahrendt) Becker. She attended Arlington School and Edward D. Libbey...

Jul 13, 2023

EmmaMae Rasey, 84 of Toledo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. EmmaMae was born to John and Irmgard Moran on June 12, 1939. She graduated from Whitney High School in 1957 and shortly after, she married the love of her life Ray Rasey on June 29, 1957....

Jul 6, 2023

Cynthia Lou Boomer, 65, of Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on July 6th. Loving Wife of 42 years to Don, Mother to Jordan (Rachael) and Justin, Stepmother to Jason (Dorothy), and Grandmother to Teagan, Liam and Noah. She was a 1976 graduate of McCauley High School. Cindy and Don met through a scuba certification class at the...

Jul 3, 2023

Mary A. Worden, 84, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Monday morning, July 3, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Mary was born in Toledo, Ohio and proudly attended Central Catholic High School. She worked at the old Lamson’s Department store and married her husband, Bill Worden, on May 9, 1959. Mary focused her efforts on raising...

Jun 24, 2023

Carmen M. Heredia, age 57, of Toledo, passed away at home on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

She was born on December 4, 1965 to Abelardo Heredia and Mabel (Olvera) Heredia in Toledo, Ohio.

She worked for Jobst Institute for several years, and after that was a server for many more. Carmen was very passionate about...

Jun 21, 2023

“A life well lived is a precious gift of hope and strength and grace from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place.” - Anonymous

Shirley Louise Ervin, age 83, of Toledo Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday June 21, 2023. She was born on October 16, 1939 to Kenneth and Ida Fisher. Upon...

Jun 19, 2023

Robert Jacob Mallendick, Jr. of Toledo, Ohio was called home by the Lord on June 19, 2023, at the age of 79. Born on June 23, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert Sr. and Edna Mallendick, he found his nurturing care from his dear Aunt Esther Mallendick

Bob graduated from Clay High School in 1961...

Jun 18, 2023

Roland S. Stedwill

November 28, 1930-June 18, 2023

Roland S. Stedwill, age 92, departed peacefully while surrounded by family members on June 18, 2023, in Toledo, Ohio. Roland was born on November 28, 1930, to Lena Pearl (Bowers) and Edgar Frederick Stedwill in Carbon Hill, Ohio. He graduated from Ward Local High School...

Jun 15, 2023

It is with great sadness, we would like to announce the passing of Nicholas James Leeper. Nick, as he was fondly called by family and friends, was a bright and empathetic young man. He left us unexpectedly on June 15th, 2023 in Camden County, New Jersey. He was born July 11th, 1998 in Toledo,Oh to James Leeper Jr. and...

Jun 14, 2023

John J Berning affectionately known as John Joseph, Mr. John, JB, Bones and Pa, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 14th surrounded by loved ones. John was born in Toledo to Jeanette and John Berning who preceded him in death. John was the oldest boy of six children. He was a graduate of Macomber High School and became...

Jun 6, 2023

Pamela B. Vernon, 80, of south Toledo passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born on March 28, 1943 in Toledo to Edward and Ruth Erwin. Pam loved her career as a medical receptionist, especially the relationships she formed with the patients. She was the most amazing Mother and...

Jun 5, 2023

Janet “Jan” Mildred (Westmen) Taylor, 95, a former golf administrator and well-respected player, died on June 5, 2023, at Ohio Living Swan Creek after a brief illness. She resided at Swan Creek for the last 14 years.

Jan was the Executive Director of the Toledo District Golf Association from 1972-1986. As director of the TDGA,...

May 31, 2023

Elvina Katherine (Clark) Thompson 88, of Toledo, OH passed away on Wednesday May 31st, while under hospice care.

Elvina was born on October 30, 1934 to Columbus G. Clark and Orma Clark, both of Toledo.

Elvina met and married Neil A. Thompson in 1957, and remained married for 34 years until his death in 1991....

May 31, 2023

Karolyn “Corky” Suter passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Corky was born June 25, 1932, and was quite the spirited child causing her mother to nickname her Corky that stuck ever since. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy with stellar grades and just a few demerits for her mischievous behavior. She married Durwood...

May 23, 2023

William Ervin, age 87, of Toledo Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023. He was born December 11th, 1935 to Ralph Ervin and Annette Vsetecka. William would spend his life in Toledo, graduating from Woodward High School, meeting his wife of over 65 years and starting his family here. He was member of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Catholic Church....

May 13, 2023

Melvin F. Retcher, 78, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023 following a brain hemorrhage five years ago. He was born on October 27, 1944, the son of the late Elmer and Lorena (Hahn) Retcher. Mel is survived by Lynn Ericson Smith, Erica Smith Roach (Jeffrey), D. Blair Smith (Lisa); brothers Jerold (Donna) and Michael (Susan); and a number...

May 1, 2023

On Monday, May 1, 2023 we lost David J. Lawson, Sr. of Toledo, Ohio. Dave was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was involved in every part of the lives of his family. He used his kids and grandkids as an excuse to get ice cream and play an extra round of golf. He spent many...

Apr 28, 2023

William C Libbe, 100, died April 28, 2023, at Ohio Living Swan Creek, Toledo, OH. He was born December 2, 1922 to J Carl Libbe and Mildred (Wacker) Libbe in Toledo. He attended Scott High School, graduating in 1940. After 2 years at the University of Toledo, he enlisted in the Navy and was assigned to a torpedo squadron...