Irene R. Hernandez age 88, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on May 17, 2025. She was born in Oak Harbor, OH on June 1, 1936 to Frank and Ramona (Avalos) Gonzales.
Irene was employed at Springfield Schools, Toledo Head Start and Hospitality Motor Inn. She enjoyed sewing, playing piano, gardening; going to the casino with friends and spending time with her...
Bev was born in Royal Oak, MI on September 15, 1946 to Doris (Managhan) and Louis Gray, she was later adopted as the first child of Doris and Jack Cook. Bev graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1963. She attended Davis Business College, and married John Milton Tober in 1964. Together they raised two beautiful children, Gregory Michael and...
Brenda Sue Jackson, age 68, of Toledo, OH passed away May 17, 2025 at The Toledo Hospital. She was born March 20, 1957 in Toledo to Tommy and Evelyn (Kuhn) Jackson. Brenda was a 1975 graduate of Libbey High School. She lived in Tennessee for 28 years and worked as a Phlebotomist in the medical field. Brenda enjoyed being on...
Tammy Ann Miller, age 63, of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away on May 16, 2025, at Swanton Valley Care & Rehab, after a courageous and long battle with cancer. Born on July 5, 1961, in Adrian, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of Donald and Katherine (Durjan) Miller.
Tammy dedicated her life to social services, where her compassion and unwavering commitment to...
Loving Memory of Joanne C. Cowan Smothers Fitzpatrick
With deep sorrow and abiding faith, we announce that Joanne C. Cowan Smothers Fitzpatrick peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on April 5, 1929, she lived a life shaped by love, dedication, and creativity.
Joanne is survived by her children: Deborah Bauer, Robert Smothers II,...
Steven A. Wandtke, age 59, passed away May 15, 2025. He was born September 30, 1965 in Toledo to Dave and Marilyn (Leafgreen) Wandtke. Steve enjoyed his dogs, "Dixie" and "Loki," fishing, gardening, raising Monarch Butterflies, but the greatest love of Steve's life was spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughters, RaighAnn Jackson, Dr. Meghan (Andrew) Barber...
Norman Plumer, aka Bob Kelly to his many fans, passed away on his birthday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 84 in Holland, Ohio. Born on May 15, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, Norm/Bob made his way to Northwest Ohio in 1965, becoming a fixture of Toledo area radio and television for over 50 years. His radio career included stops...
Jack L. Smith Jr.
May 27, 1955 – May 15, 2025
After a heartbreaking battle with dementia, Jack L. Smith Jr. passed away on May 15, 2025, surrounded by love and family. He was 69.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, to Jack and Darlene Smith, Jack graduated from Rogers High School and The University of Toledo. He built a life filled with purpose, hard...
Ernest L Mullins, affectionately known as Ern, Crazy Ernie, Tazman, and even the Devil (yes, the one from those highly entertaining prank phone calls), passed away on May 14, 2025, in Toledo, OH. He was born in Springfield, OH, on October 1, 1953, embarking on a journey that would lead him to become a legendary family man, a devoted employee,...
R. Neal Hall (1944-2025), of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home that he shared with his wife of 57 years, Barbara on May 14th. Neal started his life as a chosen addition to the Hall family when he was adopted by his parents Harold and Margaret and was raised in Marion Ohio alongside his brother, Frank (Elyse) and...
Joyce Marie Buck, a devoted wife, beloved matriarch, passed away on May 13, 2025 in Lambertville, Michigan, at the age of 88. She was born March 23, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, the loving daughter of the Late Emerson and Marie Pettit.
Joyce shared 68 years of marriage with her devoted husband, John Edward Buck, with whom she built a life full...
Rhonye “Mr. Good Bar” Darrel Lincoln was born on September 13, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, to Lonnie and Obie (Phason) Lincoln. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Rhonye departed this life peacefully at Toledo Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Obie Lincoln; grandparents, Obie and Essie Phason, and Jim and Lizzie (Gullet) Lincoln; his brother, Terry A....
Joan Edith Yousey Robertson, age 90, went to be with her Lord on May 12, 2025. She lovingly served her Lord as she served others, always caring and extending hospitality to all. She was a prayer warrior and treasured for kind ways of walking with others in difficult times.
She married Herbert “Robbie” Robertson on June 27, 1970 and together they...
Raymond J. Trzcinski, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away in the late evening of May 12th, 2025, at the age of 80, in Temperance, Michigan. Born on August 19, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, Raymond was a proud Marine Corps veteran who dedicated his life to service in both his country and his community.
Throughout his career, Raymond was...
Benjamin T. Bennett, 80, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lima, Ohio on February 12, 1945 to the late Bruce and Yvonne Bennett. Ben married the love of his life, Patricia Hegele, on June 5, 1971. Together they share five children.
Ben grew up in Maumee, Ohio where...
William (Bill) Michael Heban, Age 70, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born on February 13, 1955, to Robert and Lucille (Proch) Heban in Oregon, Ohio. Bill was a 1973 graduate of Rossford High School and was a talented basketball player and golfer. He attended Bowling Green State University, where...
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our father, Jeffery “Jeff” Scott Lord, age 60. He was called home to join his beloved wife Michelle in heaven on May 10th, 2025. He passed away peacefully in his childhood home.
Jeffery was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 12, 1964 to Bobby and Marie...
Carol Ann Digby, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on May 10, 2025, in Sylvania, Ohio. Born on August 19, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio, she was a cherished member of her community and a constant source of love to her family and friends.
A graduate of Woodward High School, Carol devoted many years of her professional life...
Gesine Czerniak, age 84, of Maumee, Ohio, died at home on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with her daughters by her side. She was born August 23, 1940, to Hans and Gertrude Fischer in Hamburg, Germany. She immigrated to the United States with her parents and brother, Immo, in January 1950. Gesine was a 1959 graduate of Libbey High School and...
Beverly Jean Furman, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 10, 2025, in Oregon, Ohio. She was born on January 26, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio, where she spent her formative years and cultivated a deep appreciation for family and nature.
Beverly's career commenced in the realm of interior design, where she worked at Majestic Paint for five...