Obituaries
Bettie Mae Franklin
Feb 27, 2017
Scroll of LifeBorn into life... March 17, 1926, Ms. Bettie Mae Franklin, a longtime residence of Toledo, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 27, 2017, where she was surrounded by her family in her home where she resided for over 50 years. Her proudest accomplishment was that of a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother...
Kevin L. Carter
Feb 27, 2017
Kevin L. Carter, age 56, of Toledo, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at the University of Toledo Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Kevin was born on May 1, 1960 to the parents of Willie J. Copeland, Sr. and Barbara A. Carter-Copeland. He attended Jesup W. Scott High School. Kevin was later employed with the Inverness Club. He...
Virginia M. Rihacek
Feb 26, 2017
Virginia M. Rihacek, age 80, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 11, 1936 to Robert and Geraldine (McCort) King in Toledo. Virginia was a longtime member of Little Flower Parish. She loved gardening and crafts. Virginia loved nothing more than spending time...
Glenn A. Keller
Feb 25, 2017
Glenn A. Keller, age 77, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Heartland of Waterville with his family by his side. He was born on August 6, 1939 to Oran and Marjorie Keller in Muncie, Indiana. Glenn was an avid motorcycle rider and lifetime member of A.B.A.T.E. He was always known for riding his trike around town. Glenn...
Joanne C. Powell
Feb 25, 2017
Joanne C. "Jo" Powell, age 47, of McCutchenville, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at University of Toledo Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 3, 1969 to Michael and Patricia (Simon) Powell in Findlay, Ohio. Jo had a heart of gold and loved doing for others. She enjoyed being outdoors, taking walks with...
Patricia Ann Tuma
Feb 25, 2017
Patricia Ann Abrass Tuma, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Patricia was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 1, 1935 to the late George and Marie Abrass.Patricia was a loving grandmother. She enjoyed boating and fishing with her husband on Lake Erie. She was and excellent cook and baker. Pat enjoyed tending to her garden and...
Thomas E. Hertzfeld, Sr.
Feb 24, 2017
Thomas "Big Tom" Edward Hertzfeld, 79, passed away peacefully Friday, February 24, 2017 surrounded by his family and his loving wife. He was born on December 6, 1937 in a fittingly small farm house in Waterville, Ohio to his parents Clarence and Alice Hertzfeld as the second of nine kids. Tom lived in Waterville his entire life and graduated from...
James H. Johnson
Feb 24, 2017
James H. Johnson, a Toledo area builder of custom homes for over 50 years passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Jim started his building career in 1960 retiring in 2008.Jim had several businesses throughout his building career. Before starting his own company, Jim worked at Libby Owens Ford Glass Company, in Rossford, Ohio. He also...
Elizabeth Glover
Feb 23, 2017
Elizabeth "Pat" Glover, age 88, of Toledo, passed away February 23, 2017 at Parkcliffe Assisted Living. She was born June 6, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri to Guy and Elizabeth (Stevens) Geddis. Pat enjoyed gardening, baking and gift wrapping. She liked to do cross word puzzles and playing cards with the grandchildren.Pat is survived by her children, Michael (Sandra) Glover,...
Chad Ott
Feb 22, 2017
Chad Ott, age 26, of Holland, was tragically taken from us on February 22, 2017. He was born on November 16, 1990 in Toledo, Ohio. Chad was passionate about his motorcycle. He loved hunting with his family on their property in West Virginia. Chad graduated from Springfield High School in 2009. He worked at Northwestern Concrete Wall with his father...
Helen S. Nostrant
Feb 22, 2017
Helen S. Nostrant, age 96, of Toledo, passed away February 22, 2017 at Heatherdowns Rehabilitation and Residential Care Center. She was born July 30, 1920 in Toledo to William and Annabelle (Heiptman) Nostrant. Helen was employed with the Huntington Bank. She was a very active member of St. Lucas Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir. Helen was a...
John G. Snyder
Feb 22, 2017
John G. Snyder, age 77, passed away February 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born February 28, 1939 in Toledo to Orville and Ruth (Kibbe) Snyder in Toledo, Ohio. He was employed with the Strauss Bakery for many years doing delivery work. John was a lifetime member of the Northwood VFW Post 2984. He loved...
Gloria Wanda (Rife) Jennings
Feb 21, 2017
Gloria W. (Rife) Jennings, age 75, of Northwood, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. She was born on September 8, 1941 to George and Dorthea (Bailey) Rife in Toledo. Gloria was a graduate of Libbey High School and proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy. She was a talented seamstress and a...
Peter Rancatore, Iv
Feb 20, 2017
Peter Rancatore, IV, age 20, died on Monday, February 20, 2017. Peter was born January 26, 1997 to Peter & Monica Rancatore in Toledo, Ohio.Peter attended St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Elementary School and St. John's Jesuit and Springfield High Schools. He enjoyed playing basketball, & was an avid reader of computer and gaming materials. Peter will be remembered as a...
Melvin D. Barger
Feb 19, 2017
Melvin D. "Mel" Barger, age 91, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. A resident of Toledo since 1972, he was active in several organizations and as a professional in public relations.Mel was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on Sept. 9, 1925, to Learner Barger and Bertha (Swisher). He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, receiving battle stars...
Inez Helen Herzig
Feb 19, 2017
Inez Helen Herzig, age 93, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Hospice of Hamilton, Hamilton, Ohio. She was born July 28, 1923 in Toledo to Anthony and Frances Templin. Inez was a lifetime member of Heritage Church of God where she had at one time been the pianist for the church. She was also a member of the Pyramid...
Roy William Elsea
Feb 17, 2017
Roy William Elsea , age 62, died of cancer on February 17, 2017, in Toledo, Ohio.Roy is survived by his children: Carly Lemire (Shawn), Aaron Elsea (Rosanna) and Conor Elsea. Alsosurviving is his sister, Judy Branscome Schneider and brothers Sam and Bill Moore. He waspreceded in death by his companion Mary Jannucci and his sister, Carolyn Mills Rutkowski. He will...
Sharon A. Bliss
Feb 17, 2017
Sharon A. Bliss, age 69, of Toledo, passed away February 17, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo. She was born April 18, 1947 in Toledo to Burton and Evelyn (Pomeroy) Bliss. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Stacey A. Bliss, granddaughter, Brooke N. Bliss; brother, Bob (Darlene) Bliss; brother-in-law, Jim Fry; nephews, Joe and Mike Fry; and nieces, Deanna...
Arlene Jane Williams
Feb 16, 2017
Arlene J. Williams, age 82, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was born on November 26, 1934 to Arnold and Ethel (Yarger) Zaenger in Toledo. Arlene was a graduate of Woodward High School and worked for Dana Corp. for 30 years, retiring in 1986. She enjoyed spending time with her precious granddaughters, camping in Indiana and Florida with...
Joyce S. Taylor-Sundling
Feb 16, 2017
Joyce S. Taylor-Sundling, age 70, of Toledo, passed away February 16, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo. She was born January 8, 1947 in Toledo to Mitchell and Margaret (Monto) Taylor. She was a1965 graduate of Waite High School. Joyce was employed with Burns Consulting Associates for more than 20 years retiring in January 2013. She was an avid...
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