Obituaries

Violet A. Blanton

Violet A. Blanton

Feb 9, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Violet A. Blanton, who left us on February 9, 2026, in Pataskala, Ohio, at the age of 100. Born on May 13 1925, in Toledo, Ohio, Violet was a remarkable woman whose kindness and compassion touched the lives of everyone she encountered.

Violet had a long and fulfilling career with...

La'Niyah Janiece Lane

La'Niyah Janiece Lane

Feb 9, 2026

La'Niyah Janiece Lane, a radiant young spirit, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the tender age of sixteen. Born on January 13, 2010, in Toledo, Ohio, La'Niyah was a cherished daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend who brought joy and laughter to those around her She was a student at Bowsher High School, where her vibrant personality and love for...

Jeannette M. Abraham

Jeannette M. Abraham

Feb 9, 2026

Jeannette M. Abraham, affectionately known as "June," was born on September 4, 1968, in Toledo, Ohio. She gracefully transitioned to eternal rest on February 9, 2026, still enveloped in the warmth of her beloved family.

Throughout her life, Jeannette poured love and care into every venture she undertook. A talented Chef at the Zepf Center, she dedicated her career to helping...

Raymond Lira Guzman

Raymond Lira Guzman

Feb 9, 2026

Raymond Lira Guzman was born on February 25, 1946, in Sabinal, Texas, and moved with his family to southeast Michigan a few years after. He lived a life that was rich in love, laughter, and the warmth of family until his passing on February 9, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio. Ray leaves behind a legacy that will forever echo in the...

Marlene M. Doran

Marlene M. Doran

Feb 8, 2026

Marlene M. Doran, age 88, of Toledo, OH passed away peacefully February 8, 2026 at University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born November 13, 1937 in Toledo to Paul and Margaret (Mazur) Manzey. 

Marlene was a creative, artistic, and inquisitive woman who truly loved engaging with people. Over a remarkable 34+ year waitressing career, she served countless customers, most notably...

Thomas R. Pointinger, Sr.

Thomas R. Pointinger, Sr.

Feb 8, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and yet a smile on our faces that we announce the passing of Thomas R. Pointinger, Sr., who departed this world on February 8, 2026, in the city he adored: Toledo, Ohio. Born on July 20, 1945, Thomas lived a life that can only be described as rich in love, laughter, and a dash of...

Evelyn L. Wagner

Evelyn L. Wagner

Feb 8, 2026

Evelyn L. Wagner, a beloved soul who graced this world with her warmth and generosity, was born on May 22, 1940, in Bowling Green, Ohio. After a life filled with love, laughter, and service, she passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in her cherished hometown of Bowling Green.

Evelyn's career spanned several avenues, notably in the retail business and as...

Shirley E. Balazs

Shirley E. Balazs

Feb 8, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley E. Balazs, who left this world on February 8, 2026, at the age of 87, in her beloved Toledo, Ohio. Born on November 21, 1938, Shirley was a vibrant spirit, full of life and love, who dedicated herself to her family and friends. As the matriarch, she held...

Joy B. Dorner

Joy B. Dorner

Feb 8, 2026

Joy B. Dorner, a beloved matriarch, was born on December 25, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio, and passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in Curtice, Ohio. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and creativity that will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends.

Throughout her life, Joy embraced her role as a loving homemaker, dedicating herself...

David Edward Dunn

David Edward Dunn

Feb 7, 2026

David Edward Dunn, born April 8, 1972, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was 53.

David moved through life with a presence that was unmistakably his own. He graduated from Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio class of 1990, and went on to build a career in office management, he genuinely loved fashion;...

SGT Lori A. Chinnis, US Army (Ret)

SGT Lori A. Chinnis, US Army (Ret)

Feb 7, 2026

Lori Ann Chinnis, age 43, passed away on February 7, 2026.

Born on March 25, 1982, in Toledo, OH, Lori later made her home in Clarksville, TN. Lori’s life was a testament to love, strength, and unwavering devotion, qualities shone from her heart of gold.

Lori proudly served her country in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant before her...

Don Earl Browne

Don Earl Browne

Feb 7, 2026

Don Earl Browne, 85, of Bowling Green, Ohio, passed away in his home on Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by family.

Don was born in his parents’ home in Haskins, Ohio, on November 21, 1940, to Earl and Eva Browne. Growing up in Haskins, he met his childhood sweetheart, Diane Sheperd, and they married on August 31, 1963. They would go...

Bryan E. Burdge Sr.

Bryan E. Burdge Sr.

Feb 7, 2026

Bryan E. Burdge, age 64, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. He was born on June 3, 1961, in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, to Edward and Eileen (Dunmeyer) Burdge.

Bryan dedicated many years to his career at General Motors. He had a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures, including hunting, firearms, NASCAR,...

Teresa C. Rose

Teresa C. Rose

Feb 5, 2026

Teresa C. Rose, a beloved member of her community and cherished family matriarch, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 5, 2026, just two days after her 59th birthday. Born on February 3, 1967, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Teresa was known for her great sense of humor, her boundless generosity, and her unwavering faith.

Throughout her career at Honey...

James "Jim" R. LaRiviere

James "Jim" R. LaRiviere

Feb 4, 2026

James R “Jim” LaRiviere, age 74, of Toledo, OH passed away February 4, 2026. He was born March 20,1951 in Hartford, CT to Roland and Dorothy (LaPointe) LaRiviere.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Vickie L. Belknap.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Caper’s Pizza Bar, 2038 South Byrne Road, Toledo OH 43614 on April 25, 2026,...

Antonio "Tony" Avila

Antonio "Tony" Avila

Feb 4, 2026

Antonio "Tony" Avila, age 72, of Toledo, OH passed away February 4, 2026 at ProMedica Flower Hospital. He was born October 1, 1953 in Monclova, OH to Saturnino and Consuelo (Viera) Avila. Tony was an accomplished Structural Engineer. He worked on many projects all over the world throughout his career with various engineering firms. Lastly, as a Senior Structural Designer...

Connie Hrebic

Connie Hrebic

Feb 4, 2026

Connie Hrebic, age 76, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at St. Vincent Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 4, 1949, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Connie lived a life rich in connection and warmth.

She dedicated over 30 years of her career to Frisch’s Big Boy on Summit Street in Toledo, where she...

Carl J. Tabbert

Carl J. Tabbert

Feb 4, 2026

Carl J. Tabbert, a beloved husband, brother, father and friend, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 70 in Toledo, Ohio, where he was born on May 16, 1955. Carl lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep affection for his family.

For 30 years, Carl served as a local truck driver with Pro-Pak Industries,...

Janice A. Stauffer

Janice A. Stauffer

Feb 3, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janice Stauffer on February 2, 2026. Born to Dale and Delores Valentine November 16, 1948, Janice lived a life defined by deep, unconditional love for those around her.

Janice was the heart of her family. She is survived by her loving husband, John Stauffer, who stood by her side through...

Kenneth Czerwinski

Kenneth Czerwinski

Feb 3, 2026

Kenneth Czerwinski, age 78, of Maumee, OH passed away peacefully February 3, 2026. He was born July 11, 1947 in Toledo to Walter and Clara (Stebnicki) Czerwinski. Ken served his country in the U.S. Navy Reserves and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was employed for over 51 years at General Motors/Powertrain.

In addition to...

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