Obituaries
R. Russell Stratton
May 17, 2025
R. Russell Stratton
May 20, 1941 - May 17, 2025
R. Russell Stratton of Maumee, Ohio passed away at The Lakes of Monclova on May 17, 2025
Russ was born May 20,1941 in Binghamton New York to Russell and Marjorie Stratton. He attended Holy Cross University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics. He went on to enjoy a successful career in...
Manuel Molina, Jr.
May 17, 2025
Manuel (Manny) Molina, Jr, age 69, of Maumee, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2025 under hospice care following a three month long struggle after suffering a stroke. He faced every setback with determination and strength as his health declined. His loving wife, Diane Molina, stood by his side throughout, serving as his devoted caregiver during his...
Sally LaVonne Stewart
May 17, 2025
Sally LaVonne Stewart, a beloved member of the Toledo community and cherished matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on October 26, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, Sally was a shining light to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Sally attended Whitmer High School and she spent her career retired...
Amy Lee Fairow
May 17, 2025
Amy Lee Fairow, 57, of Toledo, passed away peacefully at home on May 17th, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and dear friends.
Amy was born in Peoria, Ill., on February 1st, 1968, to John and the late Clinda (Craggs) Fairow. She grew up in Lacon, Ill., but she also lived...
Clark Boyd Blackford
May 17, 2025
Clark Boyd Blackford, affectionately known as "Papa," left us on May 17, 2025, in his beloved Toledo, Ohio, Born on March 24, 1949, Clark was a man who truly embodied joy, good-natured jest, and the keen ability to make anyone laugh—even if the joke was occasionally at their expense.
As a Heavy Equipment Operator and a treasured member of Local 18,...
Irene R. Hernandez
May 17, 2025
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...
Beverly Ann Tober
May 17, 2025
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
May 17, 2025
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 Miller
May 16, 2025
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...
Joanne C. Cowan Smothers Fitzpatrick
May 16, 2025
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
May 15, 2025
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
May 15, 2025
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 Smith
May 15, 2025
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
May 14, 2025
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
May 14, 2025
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 Buck
May 13, 2025
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 Darrel Lincoln
May 13, 2025
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
May 12, 2025
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
May 12, 2025
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 Bennett
May 12, 2025
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...
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