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

Aug 15, 2023

Melvin V. Barrios

April 22, 1930 – August 15, 2023

On the afternoon of August 15, 2023, Melvin V. Barrios of Maumee, Ohio passed away peacefully. Melvin was 93 years old.

Born April 22,1930 to Alphonse and Mazie Barrios in Pensacola, Florida, Melvin “Sonny” was the fifth of seven children. He served as...

Aug 14, 2023

Helen Lee died peacefully in her home August 14th after a long illness. She was 93 years old and was an active volunteer in the community while she was able.

She is survived by her daughter Priscilla, her son James, and her son Kenneth. She is also survived by three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and three...

Aug 12, 2023

In Loving Memory of Linda Lee Toepfer (Minnick)

Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her (Proverbs 31:28)

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of August 12, 2023, surrounded by...

Aug 8, 2023

Robert James Burmeister, 79, of Toledo, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Robert was born, in Toledo, on July 18, 1944, to Paul and Thelma Burmeister.

Robert worked as an engineer for Owens-Illinois and as a technician for the Brooks Observatory at the University of Toledo. He was...

Jul 30, 2023

Marilee Hockenberger, age 87, formerly of Woodville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Marilee was born May 9, 1936 to the late Fred and Irene Kneip in Sandusky County, Ohio.

Marilee was a lifelong Lutheran, having belonged to Solomon Lutheran Church and later Bethel Lutheran Church. It was her strong faith that...

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....