Obituaries
Jesse L. Paschen
May 20, 2023
Jesse L. "Jay" Paschen, passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2023. Son of Rick R. Paschen and the late, Michelle M. Cuahonte. Beloved grandson of Marion (the late, Art Cuahonte) Corbett. Great grandson of Margaret "Nonny" Klofta. Cherished brother of Melissa Butterfield, Ray Paschen. Adored partner of Leah Thompson. Treasured uncle of Miah. Everyone who knew him loved his smile,...
Apostle Maurice Fields
May 19, 2023
Wilbur Maurice Fields, born July 7th 1952, to the union of Ross B. and Corine (Forbes) Fields, Sr. He attended Libbey High School, where he performed musical concerts. Upon graduating, he studied at Bach Conservatory School of Music. He later met his future, beautiful wife, Adalaide Johnson through his Aunt Bishop Harkness and her grandmother, Emmie Dornell. They were later...
Sylvia M. Debord
May 19, 2023
Sylvia Mae Fletcher DeBord, born July 4, 1925 in Sylvania, OH, went to be with her Lord May 19, 2023. She was a beautiful, kind, caring, creative & loving woman who was devoted to her family. Wesley Conrad DeBord, her husband of 60 years, passed away at age 79 in 2011. Her legacy will live on in her children, which...
Cathy Jo Wangler
May 18, 2023
Cathy Jo Wangler, age 42, passed away on May 18, 2023. She was born in Amsterdam, New York on February 10, 1981 to Jim Quill (Patricia Quill), and Joanne Green (Tyrone Jones). She was preceded in death by her father, Jim Quill; sibling, Ray Litchfield; father in law, William Wangler. She is survived by her loving husband Bradley Wangler, who...
Jessica M. Leffler
May 18, 2023
It is with heavy hearts to announce our cherished daughter, sister and mother Jessica Marie, passed away suddenly on May 18, 2023 at Mercy ER, at the young age of 35, 5 days short of her 36th birthday. She led a full life in that short time. Early on, she found her niche, taking care of people which started with...
Richard S. Podiak, Sr.
May 17, 2023
Richard "Dick" S. Podiak, Sr. age 85, former longtime resident of Maumee, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born January 10, 1938, in Toledo to Stanley and Martha (Erdman) Podiak. Dick grew up in Toledo, attending St. Theresa Grade school, Macomber High School and finally the University of Toledo where he received his...
Joseph Grabowski, Jr.
May 16, 2023
Joseph Henry Grabowski, Jr., age 66, of Toledo, passed away May 16, 2023 peacefully at home. Joseph was born April 25, 1957 in Toledo to Joseph and Evelyn (Sherburne) Grabowski, Sr. He was employed with the Johns Manville for more than 10 years, prior to his injury at UPS. Joseph had a passion for Pool and Billiards. He would travel...
James R. Davis
May 16, 2023
James Richard "Darby" Davis was born on March 14, 1953 to Harold Edgar and Joyce Ann (Smith) Davis. He passed away unexpectedly at the age of 70, on May 16, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Edgar Davis, his grandparents, other relatives, and many lifelong friends. He is survived by his mother, Joyce A Davis; siblings,...
Joseph A. Taddonio
May 16, 2023
Joseph Albert "Joe" Taddonio, aged 41, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on May 16th, 2023, leaving behind a profound impact on the lives he touched. Born on May 27th, 1981, in Toledo, Joe was the son of Thomas Taddonio and Debi (Earl) Osburn.Joe's educational journey led him to St. John's Jesuit High School, where he honed his skills as a...
Clifton Randy Homanick, Sr.
May 15, 2023
Clifton Randy Homanick, Sr. age 77, of Tontogany, OH passed away May 15, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 9, 1946 in Toledo, OH. Cliff served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He started out in Automobile sales and worked his way into the Finance/Management Department for various car dealers,...
Nancy Ragsdale
May 14, 2023
Nancy Ann Ragsdale, age 86, of Toledo, passed away May 14, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio-Toledo. Nan was born October 22, 1936 in Oregon to Charles and Alma (Stahl) Giles. She was employed with A. Bentley Corporation and Acklin Stamping. Nan was a member and past President of National Secretaries of America and Professional Secretaries International. In addition to...
William H Gray, Jr.
May 13, 2023
William H. Gray, Jr., age 79, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. The son of William Sr. and Marjorie, he was born February 8, 1944 in Toledo. He was a 1962 graduate of Whitmer High School. He attended the University of Toledo before joining the U.S. Marine Corp. Bill served in Vietnam earning a Purple...
Melvin E. Myers
May 12, 2023
Melvin Emmett Myers, age 68, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on May 12, 2023, at Montpelier Hospital. He was born April 2, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Emmett and Lois (Beard) Myers.Before retirement, Melvin worked as a welder/fabricator for Detroit Stoker. He was one who always kept busy and never let anything stop him from doing what he...
Friedel Helms
May 11, 2023
Friedel Helms, age 94, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo. Friedel was born April 1, 1929 in Brelingen, Germany, to the late Ernest and Elsa (Wienhöfer) Helms.Friedel grew up in farm country in Germany. He went to military school, Flieger Technische Vorschule in Berlin Rudow, Germany. Friedel served in the...
Gerald Mance
May 9, 2023
Gerald Mance 69 died due to Liver Cancer on May 9,2023 at Hospice of NorthWest Ohio. He was born April 3,1954 in Toledo, Ohio the son France Mahone (Daniel Mahone). and J.W. Mance. Gerald Mance graduated from Libby High School. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Army. Gerald was a loyal member of the Libby Legacy, and The One...
Richard Watterson
May 8, 2023
Richard (Rich, Richie) James Watterson, age 59, of Toledo passed away May 8, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Rich was born April 14, 1964, in Toledo to James Watterson and Janet (Whitmore) Freeman. Rich was a 1982 graduate of Waite High School, where he played both football and hockey. Rich was employed at Clarios Battery but was best...
Robert L. Smith
May 8, 2023
Robert L. Smith, age 73, of Toledo, passed away May 8, 2023 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born October 14, 1949 in Toledo to Manta, Sr. and Annie (Belt) Smith. He graduated from Spencer Sharples High School and retired from Chrysler Jeep. Robert was an avid music lover and attended jazz concerts regularly. He rode his bike fifty-eleven miles...
Audrey Amelia Bucher
May 8, 2023
Audrey Amelia Bucher was welcomed into Heaven on May 8, 2023, at the age of 16 months. We are devastated by this unexpected loss and will feel the absence of Audrey forever. Having her in our lives is one of our greatest blessings, and we cherish many memories with her.Beloved Audrey was born on January 7, 2022, to Caleb and...
Anna Margareta Cassavar
May 8, 2023
Anna M. Cassavar, age 93, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2023, at The Toledo Hospital. Anna was born June 3, 1929, in Mainstockheim, Germany, to the late Leonhard and Dorathea (Körner) Schilling.Anna graduated high school and started work immediately. She worked as an operator for the American Military, where...
Marcella Ann Symons
May 7, 2023
Marcella Ann Symons, age 89, of Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023 at Charter Senior Living of Oak Openings in Sylvania. Ann was born on March 31,1934 in Toledo, Ohio to Emerson and Audrey Hawkins (Cox). She married the love of her life, James Russell Symons on December 5, 1952. Ann was a loving wife, mother, sister,...
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