Local Obituaries for Lucas County, Wood County, and Fulton County.

2024

Kathryn Adair Matheny (1925–2024)

Kathryn Adair Matheny, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dedicated volunteer, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at the age of 99. Born on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1925, in Conneaut, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Mabel (Roper) Nelson. Kathryn moved to Toledo, Ohio in her early adulthood, where she built a life centered on family,...

Dec 7, 2024

 

Larry D. Bernhard, 82, of Monclova, OH passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Larry was born March 31, 1942, in Toledo, OH to the late Elmer and Pauline (Ferrenberg) Bernhard.

Larry attended Anthony Wayne Local Schools and was a lifelong resident of Monclova. While he built a career in manufacturing and retired from Johns Manville, he...

Dec 3, 2024

Frederick L Bryan, 89, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, surrounded by family. He was born October 18, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, to Frederick M and Wilma E (Pennington) Bryan. Fred married the love of his life, Helen Christine (Culliver) on November 26, 1955, and celebrated 53 years together until her...

Nov 29, 2024

Janet “Audene” (Williams) Schaetzke passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the age of 94. She lived the majority of her life in Toledo, the most recent 10 years being at The Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee, Ohio.

Audene was born in Danville, Illinois on April 1, 1930 to George and Bernice (Siddens)...

Nov 27, 2024

FREDERICK (BUTCH) SINE JR.

April 20,1944 - November 27, 2024

Frederick (Butch) Sine Jr., 80 years old, born in Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home in Reno Nevada.

Butch lived a full, fun life in Toledo until he suffered a debilitating stroke at the age of 69. He was...

Nov 23, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Birr passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, after a long battle with congestive heart failure.

She was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 24, 1940, to Louis S. Gasper and Letah M. Weicket. She was preceded in death by husband William (Bill), daughter Kathryn, siblings Frank, Carl, Lois, Rita, and Allen.

Nov 23, 2024

Jean C. Harler, 86, of Maumee passed away on November 23, 2024 at Ebeid Hospice of NW Ohio in Sylvania, Ohio. Jean was born on April 18, 1938 in Toledo to Virgil A. and Bernice (Snyder) McNamee. A graduate of Libbey High School, she devoted her life to her career and the care of her family and...

Nov 20, 2024

Barbara Jean Olson

June 6, 1942 – November 20, 2024

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024 surrounded by her daughters, Barb gained her wings.

Barb made it to the age of 82 and lived every minute to the fullest. The last few years were a struggle for her as her mobility decreased...

Nov 13, 2024

Dorothy Marie Smith (Wade)

Born of Dora and Fred Wade on April 11, 1939

Died November 13, 2024 @Age 85 in Sylvania, Ohio

from natural causes.

She is survived by her loving son Ian Smith from Illinois, her adoring daughter Leslie (Dani) Smith (Her favorite Son in-law Chris Zervas) from Ohio....

Nov 10, 2024

CAROL L. WILLIAMS

01/16/1942 - 11/10/2024

Carol Williams, 82, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 unexpectedly at the Lakes of Monclova

Carol was born January 16, 1942 to Clarence and Ruth Spiess. She grew up in Wauseon, Ohio. Carol worked for The Medical College of Ohio...

Nov 7, 2024

Herbert Dale Rhoades

June 27th, 1950 – November 7th, 2024

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Herbert D. Rhoades on November 7th, 2024. Herb was born June 27th, 1950. He grew up in the South End of Toledo and is a graduate of Bowsher High...

Nov 5, 2024

Linda Sue Brentlinger, 67, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on November 5, 2024.

Born on February 3rd, 1957, to Richard and Erma Gansmiller, in Toledo, Ohio. She graduated from Libbey High School in 1975. Upon graduation she worked at NOPH for many years. She met so many lifelong friends throughout her years in and out...

Nov 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Mari Frances (Burnham) Boone, who passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of 47.

Mari, as she was fondly known, was born January 12, 1977, in Holland, Ohio to Loretta and Randy Burnham. She grew up in Holland alongside...

Oct 29, 2024

Marion Emily Berkebile, 89 of Perrysburg passed away peaceably the night of October 29th, 2024 at St Clare Commons in Perrysburg. She was born on Dec 30, 1934 to Earl and Irene (McMurray) Paine.

Marion graduated from Whitney Vocational in 1953 and was employed by Allied Chemical in the accounting department. She was a member of The...

Oct 27, 2024

Zayn Michael “Zay” Disher, 24, of Toledo, died suddenly at the UTMC Emergency Room, on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Zay was a loving father to his two sons Zayden and Zayvier.

Zayn owned and operated his own company, Zaytowing, and became the number 1 buyer of junk cars in the Toledo area. He worked hard...

Oct 16, 2024

Larry Thomas Tarr (Tom), 83, of Toledo, OH. passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 16,2024, at UTMC Hospital. He was born on March 11, 1941 in Toledo, OH to James and Hazel (Flanigan) Tarr.

He retired from Head Start where he was a bus driver for several years. He also worked at Lott Industries, Keizer Aluminon, Strong...

Oct 3, 2024

Joseph C. Connor, 60, of Toledo passed away suddenly in an accident on October 3, 2024. Joe was born on March 26, 1964 to Joseph and Linda (Liggett) Connor. He worked in the restaurant industry for many years here in the Toledo area and in Paducah, KY. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the early 1980’s.

Sep 27, 2024

Stephen ‘Steve’ P. Bartus, Jr. shed his mortal body and went to be with his Savior on September 27, 2024. Born March 29,1935 to Stephen and Elsie (Hasenbalg) Bartus. he was the eldest of 7; John, Sue (Ricci), Judy, Michael, David, and Cheryl. Steve graduated from Waite High School and the University of Toledo, and served in the US...

Sep 27, 2024

Rosemary Dixon, 82, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on  Friday, September, 27, 2024 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. For our family we will remember this day as a day we lost someone who was brilliant and more enduring than any one person we have ever met. We lost an amazing woman who despite all odds managed to...

Sep 27, 2024

Troy Bernhard, age 49, died September 27, 2024 at the Mercy Hospital in Perrysburg, Ohio. He has truly won the battle because he now has seen the face of God! Faced with his own mortality by his bladder cancer diagnosis, Troy lived life for others, especially for and with his beautiful family.

Troy...