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

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...

Apr 21, 2023

Deborah Lee Keller, 62, of Grand Rapids, Ohio passed away peacefully at home with her husband Mark present. Mark and Debi would have been married 40 years this May 14th.

Debi was an avid nature, wildlife and animal lover, beginning with her championship horse Dusty and that love continued throughout her lifetime. Debi was gifted with music...

Apr 15, 2023

Margaret Vallie (Boman) Hudson passed away April 15, 2023, in Houston, Texas at the age of 96 years, 5 months and 14 days after a short illness. Margaret was born in Swan Creek Township, Swanton, Ohio on October 1, 1926. Margaret graduated from Swanton High School and lived most of her life in Northwest Ohio before making her home...

Apr 12, 2023

Jesse J. Huerta passed away on April 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jesse was born on January 28, 1942, to Josefa Lopez and Chistoba Lopez. Jesse worked over 50 years in residential and commercial construction.

Jesse always instilled God, and family and work values to his children and grandkids. To always work hard, in...

Apr 11, 2023

Paul Frederick Rehfeldt passed away on April 11, 2023. He was born in Toledo on February 10, 1938, to LeRoy and Pauline (Maxwell) Rehfeldt. A life-long resident of South Toledo, he graduated from Macomber High School in 1957.

He dreamed of working for new car dealerships as a teenager and worked as a mechanic for numerous dealers...

Apr 3, 2023

Leona Marie Bahler, 91, of Toledo, Ohio died peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023 at UTMC, Toledo, Ohio due to complications from a stroke. She was born on August 26, 1931 in Liberty Center, Ohio to the late Karl and Ida (Buchenberg) Oberhaus. On May 2, 1954, she married the love of her life and was married for 68...

Mar 30, 2023

Charlene Marie (Spealman) Fritch, 91, of Holland entered the presence of her Lord on March 30, 2023 at home after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on October 28, 1931, to Charles and Florence (Clay) Spealman in Toledo. Charlene graduated from Swanton High School in 1949 and married Walter D. Fritch on May 15, 1954. Walt preceded...

Mar 23, 2023

Glenn Newman, Sr., 97, of south Toledo, passed away on March 23, 2023, in his home of 70 years. Glenn was born in Alden, New York on December 7, 1925 to William and Nellie Newman, a middle child of five. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II in the Navy. Glenn was stationed on an escort...

Mar 21, 2023

Richard P. "Dick" Sheamer, 88, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 14, 1935 in Toledo OH to Samuel and Pauline (Gantz) Sheamer.

Dick graduated from Macomber H.S.in 1952, and was a life-long resident of Toledo.

He began as a bricklayer...

Mar 18, 2023

Raymond E. Rasey, 88 of Toledo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 18, 2023. His loving wife EmmaMae, was there by his side.

Ray was born to Paul and Violet Rasey on January 22nd, 1935. He graduated from Macomber High School in 1952. He then met the love...

Mar 11, 2023

Kathleen L. McDowell of Deerfield Beach, Florida went home to be with her Lord peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the age of ninety-two, surrounded by her family and friends.

Born on February 17, 1931, to Robert and Grace (Miller) Kurfess, in Luckey, Ohio Kathleen was the third of their four children. She was...

Mar 3, 2023

Carole Marie Histed, 90, of Lakeland, Florida and formerly of Crestline, Ohio passed away on March 3, 2023.

Born in Crestline on October 24, 1932, she was the youngest of four children born to Clement J. and Helen Strain Mayer. Her sister, Sister Mary Josetta Mayer, of Columbus survives. Two brothers, Tom and Bill Mayer, preceded her...

Feb 27, 2023

Ruth E. Farnsworth, 89, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the Toledo Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on August 16, 1933 to John and Addie (Young) Appling.

Ruth was a 1951 graduate of Waite High School. She worked 3 1/2 years for the Toledo Edison Company as a...

Feb 20, 2023

Richard A. Walters, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023.  He was born on February 18, 1936 in Vanlue, Ohio, to Byron and Helen (Finch) Walters. He was married to the love of his life Sally Sandwisch for forty years

Richard worked and retired from Columbia Gas of Ohio after 40 years of...

Feb 18, 2023

Laura E. Metz, a dedicated nurse known for her loving and compassionate care of patients, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the age of 54 in Toledo, Ohio, where she resided with her beloved dog, Lucy.

Laura is survived by her son Kevin Davis (Adrienne), mother Karen Kaczmarek, and sister Barbara Clark. She...

Feb 18, 2023

Lewis (“Bill”) Shiflett, 90, of Holland, departed this world on Saturday, February 18th surrounded by his loved ones. Lewis lived his life to the fullest. He and his beloved wife of 68 years, Ola Shiflett thoroughly enjoyed their retirement traveling the country and visiting loved ones. Lewis served in the US Army during the Korean War.