Obituaries
Ann Bryant
Sep 7, 2026
Annabelle "Ann" Bryant, 97, of Toledo, passed away on September 7, 2026. She was born November 27, 1928 in West Unity, Ohio to her parents, John and Mildred Miller.
The family moved to Toledo in 1937, where Ann graduated from Harriet Whitney High School. She then worked for several years at the former LaSalle & Koch department store in downtown Toledo...
Dennis Lee McGhee Sr.
Sep 6, 2026
Obituary will be forthcoming.
Any floral arrangements or Monetary Donations can be sent and made directly to:
St. Phillip Lutheran Church, Toledo, Ohio3002 Upton Ave, Toledo, OH 43606 (419) 283-1434.
Lois Lynn Ward
Sep 6, 2026
Lois Lynn Ward of Temperance, Michigan passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at age 85, peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on November 24, 1940, in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Wade W. Ward and Mary Lea Harmon. Lois attended school in both Ohio and West Virginia.
Lois loved the Lord with all her heart and was...
Thomas Joseph Koleszar
Sep 6, 2026
Thomas Joseph Koleszar passed away September 6, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Tom and Debbie were married for 30 years and together for 34 years. They were soulmates and never gave up on each other.
Tom enjoyed golfing all day on Thursdays, a trip to the office to see all his friends, relaxing in his rocking chair, taking family trips to...
Carol Ann Cary
Sep 5, 2026
Carol Ann Cary, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, with her devoted daughter, Beth, by her side. Carol was born on August 6, 1939, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Robert Carroll Mason and Viola Elizabeth Mason. She graduated from DeVilbiss High School with the Class of 1957.
A lifelong believer in the value of education and personal growth, Carol...
Marilyn B. Sager
Sep 5, 2026
Marilyn B. Sager, aged 90, of Perrysburg, OH, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at her daughter's home. Born on April 9, 1936, in Toledo, OH to Harold and Jeanette (Wells) Maas, she grew up in east Toledo and was a proud graduate of Waite High School. As a young woman, Marilyn worked at Sun Oil, where she met...
Barbara Lucas Vass
Sep 4, 2026
Barbara Lucas Vass
06/21/1942 – 09/04/26
Barbara passed away September 4th at the age of 84. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, and graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1960, then attended the University of Toledo. Barbara was employed by various financial institutions, and with her real estate license, she was associated with Wilcox Realty Co. and Wilcox Building Co., where she...
Judith Carol Branstutter
Sep 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Judith (Judy) Branstutter
Judith “Judy” Branstutter of Toledo, Ohio, was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend. She lived her life with faith, kindness, and a selfless love for others.
Judy was a teacher for many years and had a true gift for helping and encouraging others. She cared deeply about the people she taught,...
Jacqueline Edna Byrd
Sep 3, 2026
Jacqueline E. Byrd, 73, of Toledo passed away on September 3, 2026 in Toledo Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer having her loving husband Robert by her side.
She was born October 11, 1952 to Jack and Edith Grogan in Lejunior, Kentucky Harlan County
She was a 1970 graduate of Waite High School in Toledo, Ohio
She married her husband Robert Byrd...
Marilyn R. Lessentin
Sep 3, 2026
Marilyn Rose Lessentin, age 84, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2026 at her home. She was born January 14, 1942 in Monroe, MI to Solomon and Ella (Bartley) Dietzel.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Lessentin; her sister, Nancy Luse and infant brother, Leland Dietzel. She is survived by...
Gerald Theodore "Butch" McCray
Sep 2, 2026
Gerald Theodore “Butch” McCray age 81 of Toledo, Ohio passed away on September 2, 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born in Toledo on May 6, 1945.
Butch was a graduate of Macomber High School and joined the Airforce and served his country for 4 years. He will be dearly missed by all his family members and Friends.
Services for...
Debra A. Smith
Sep 2, 2026
Debra A. Smith, lovingly known as Deb, passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born on January 20, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio.
Debra was a caring, giving, and strong-willed woman who loved life and was always there for her family and friends. Her warmth and steady presence touched those around her in lasting ways, and she will be remembered for...
Thomas Leo Dressel
Sep 1, 2026
Thomas L. Dressel
1952-2026
Thomas “Tom” Dressel passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2026 at the age of 73 in Toledo, where he was born and raised. He was the son of Leo and Georgiana Dressel. Tom attended St. Agnes Elementary School; was a 1970 graduate of Central Catholic High School; a graduate of the University of Toledo, and became...
James "Bo" Dean Walters
Sep 1, 2026
James "Bo" Dean Walters, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on September 1, 2026, in Toledo. He was born on July 7, 1978, in Toledo, Ohio and lived majority of his life in Petersburg, MI.
Bo will be remembered as a hard worker who spent the years of his life in construction, from roofing to general labor. He was someone who valued...
Edna V. Hudson-Dennis
Aug 31, 2026
Mrs. Edna Hudson-Dennis, born to the late Geneva Scott and Edward Porche’ on December 14, 1937. A small town in Mississippi is where she fell in love with and married Herman Hudson Sr., from their union, they were blessed with ten healthy children.
Seeking a better life, they migrated north and made Toledo, Ohio their home. Once settled, Edna joined and...
Marilyn Joyce Picknell (Hill)
Aug 31, 2026
It is with tremendous love, so many wonderful memories, and the deepest sadness we share the passing of our beloved Mom, Marilyn Picknell age 92, on August 31, 2026, in Tecumseh, Michigan. She is now reunited with her beloved husband George Alan Picknell. Marilyn was preceded in death by her sons Mark Picknell and infant son Michael Picknell, grandson Brian...
Ralph Harry Plath
Aug 31, 2026
Ralph Harry Plath, age 95, of Toledo, Ohio, passed peacefully on August 31st at Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Ralph, a Toledo native, served as a Corporal in the Army during the Korean War. His career with the City of Toledo began in the Forestry Division, then the Division of Parks, retiring as a Supervisor. He was a long time active parishioner...
Gary James Jagodzinski
Aug 31, 2026
Gary James Jagodzinski of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 31st, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald J. Jagodzinski, and mother Marlene A. (Piasecki) Jagodzinski.
He is survived by his loving wife, and best friend of twenty-three years, Julie Justine (Gale) Jagodzinski. She was a special woman who gave him support whenever it was needed, and...
Robin Ann (Ayers) O'Connor
Aug 30, 2026
Robin Ann (Ayers) O'Connor, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Toledo, with loving family by her side. She was born on March 20, 1963, in Toledo, to John and Karen (Gosda) Ayers, and will be remembered as a woman with a huge heart who meant so much to the people around her.
Robin was a wonderful person...
Minister James Edward Brooks Jr.
Aug 29, 2026
Minister James Edward Brooks, Jr. was born on March 24, 1955, to Shirley Ann (McGee) Brooks Barbour and the late James Edward Brooks, Sr. In 1970, Pastor Reece Barbour became his stepfather and a spiritual mentor. At an early age, James went to church with his mother, a faithful member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Under the leadership of Pastor...
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