Usha Gupta

Dr. Usha Gupta, deeply beloved mother and wife, whose fierce commitment to the welfare of her children was always her north star and guiding light, passed away at her home on October 20th, 2025. She was 78 years old.

The middle daughter and one of 6 children of Janki Devi and Shiv Lal raised in Punjab, India, her life was the epitome of resilience and persistence against the odds. Growing up in 1950s rural India, her nascent career hit roadblocks early on, as her parents did not prioritize her schooling; but as she did repeatedly throughout her life, she found a path around challenges and sought higher education, determined to succeed. After moving in with her aunt, she explored her curiosities in healthcare and life sciences, ultimately graduating with her medical doctorate from Medical College, Rohtak in 1976. She then moved on to Boston and then New York to complete her medical training in Pediatrics and Neonatology at Albert Einstein and NYU, respectively.

Humble to a fault, she never felt entitled to this success and always expressed gratitude for the opportunities she seized so well. After completing her training, she took a position as a staff neonatologist at St Vincent’s Medical Center in Toledo, OH, in 1984, where she continued to practice for the next 30+ years. Adored by patients and colleagues alike, she provided life-saving care for countless critically ill newborns in the area, rising to the position of Director of Neonatology during her tenure.

Beyond her successful career in medicine, her primary passion in life was caring for and raising her two sons, for whom she dedicated and sacrificed every fiber of her being. Her motherly devotion knew no bounds, consistently sacrificing her physical and material comfort.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Prem S Gupta, her two sons, Dr. Naveen Gupta and Dr. Vin Gupta, daughter-in-law, Dr. Nisha Ahir, and her grandchildren, Aydan Gupta and Aarin Gupta.

Prayers will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3655 King Rd, Toledo (419-392-9500) at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 23rd.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Hindu Temple of Toledo at https://hindutempleoftoledo.org/donation.

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