Lawrence (Larry) John Berta, age 79 of Toledo, OH, passed away unexpectedly Thursday August 26th at his residence. Larry was born August 12, 1942 in Streator, Illinois to the late Jack and Emma (Yednock) Berta. During his youth he participated in Boy Scouts and Little League. Some highlights of Larry's childhood consisted of playing the clarinet in the German Band...
James "Jim" E. TheriacJim Theriac, age 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born on October 27, 1951, to John and Margaret (Poley) Theriac.Jim is survived by his wife and best friend of 40 years, Linda (Jelinek), his son Brian (Rachel), love of his...
David R. Wainscott, age 58, of Toledo, OH, passed away on Tuesday August 24, 2021. He was born April 12, 1963. David was the youngest of five siblings and a 1981 graduate of Start High School. David married his high school sweetheart and life-long love, Lynn (Pakulski) on September 1, 1984 and together they raised two children. He spent a...
Maxine R. Burgin, of Toledo and formerly of Swanton, OH entered her Heavenly Home with her Lord Jesus on August 23, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 24, 1926 to Earl and Orizaba King in Marysville, KS. On January 7, 1945 she married, Warren S. Burgin, a soldier stationed at Fort Riley, KS. After the...
Joan M. McNutt, age 93, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away and went to be with the Lord, on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, in Toledo. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on February 26, 1928, to the late Joseph and Julia (Neist) Mauss. Joan was a loving and dedicated homemaker, taking care of her...
Jason Portala Jr., age 20, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly , Sunday, August 22, 2021, at home in his sleep. He was born on July 20, 2001, to Jason Portala Sr. and Vicki Gladney in Toledo, Ohio. Jason attended Whitmer High School. He had a good ear for music from rap, country to even early 80s, 90s hairbands. He was...
The world lost a small spark of its joy on Sunday, August 22, 2021 when Peggy M. (Smith) Spychalski passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg after a short but valiant battle with cancer at the age of 85. She was born July 28, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio to Larry and Ruth Smith. Peggy met and married the...
Phillip Scott "Buzz" Wolfe, age 77, of Holland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2021 with his family by his side. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor. Buzz loved watching NASCAR, and telling stories. He was always ready to help anyone and expected nothing in return. His smile, laughter and wisdom...
Karen K. (Keck) Weller, age 70, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Franciscan Care Center. She was born July 10, 1951 along with her twin sister Sharon, in Toledo to Clarence and Hazel (VanHorn) Keck. Karen grew up in Sylvania, Ohio. She worked several years as beautician and later as an optician. Karen was a free...
Pat A. Bukowski, age 78, of Perrysburg, OH passed away August 21, 2021 at Otterbein in Perrysburg. She was born August 30, 1942 in Toledo to Bliss and Virginia (Hull) Kern. She was employed with the Walmart for more than 18 years. Pat enjoyed being outdoors and working in her yard. She also liked word search puzzles and watching all...
Thomas P. Crunkilton, age 78, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Parkcliffe Alzheimer's Community in Toledo. He was born on June 18, 1943, to the late Paul and Lauretta (Alliman) Crunkilton.A 1961 DeVilbiss High School graduate, he continued his education at the University of Toledo, with a degree in business. While at the University,...
Flora "Flo" B. (McDowell) Gilliland, 81 years of age, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at the Manor of Perrysburg. She was born February 18, 1940 in Benton, Tennessee to Theodore and Gladys (Arp) McDowell. Flora attended Scott High School and then the University of Toledo receiving her LPN License April 22, 1968. She specialized in Geriatric Nursing. Flora worked...
James Zukowiec, age 75, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at his home. He was born on October 17, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Mary (Wieczorek) Zukowiec Sr.James enjoyed working; he never truly "retired". He drove truck for 20 years for Pacer-Packing. He also had worked at Unlimited Concrete Company and...
Sharon Lee (Koehler) Barnum, age 75, a lifelong resident of Toledo, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born July 20, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to Richard and Eileen (Spencer) Koehler. Sharon attended St. Ursula High School and graduated from Libbey High School, class of '64. She went on to marry and raise...
William R. Ward III, age 73, resident of Maumee, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 11, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late William and Shirley (Zepernick) Ward Jr.William was a graduate of Start High School. He had worked at Sears for...
Sergio Romulo U. Pastrana, age 89, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born on September 9, 1931, to the late Marianito and Emilia (Ureta) Pastrana, in Mauban, Quezon in the Philippines.Sergio was a past member of the Knights of Columbus in the Philippines and an active member...
Henrietta Williams, age 100, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was born on December 25, 1920, to the late Walter and Marie (Ruminski) Muraski.A loving wife and mother, she was a homemaker taking care of her family and was an excellent cook. She devoted her life to her children. Henrietta enjoyed...
Brian K. Spencer, 61, of Whitehouse, passed away August 17, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born May 20, 1960 in South Bend, IN to Keith and Donna (Davies) Spencer. He grew up in Jackson, MI and got his first job working as a paperboy for the Jackson Citizen Patriot. Brian played baseball...
David L. Lacey, age 84, of Toledo, passed away August 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. David was born February 10, 1937 in Bolton, MS to Johnnie (Johnson) Jones and William Lacey. David was a faithful member of Spring Street Baptist Church for 54 years. He was a glass handler for over 30 years at Libbey Owens...
Arletha A. House, 57, of Toledo, passed away August 16, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice. Arletha was born May 9, 1964 in Toledo to Freddy and Patricia (Streeter) Robinson. She was a 1982 graduate of Start High School and then continued her education at Owen's Community College for her nursing degree and the University of Toledo earning her bachelor's degree. On...