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

Jun 19, 2023

Robert Jacob Mallendick, Jr. of Toledo, Ohio was called home by the Lord on June 19, 2023, at the age of 79. Born on June 23, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert Sr. and Edna Mallendick, he found his nurturing care from his dear Aunt Esther Mallendick

Bob graduated from Clay High School in 1961...

Jun 18, 2023

Roland S. Stedwill

November 28, 1930-June 18, 2023

Roland S. Stedwill, age 92, departed peacefully while surrounded by family members on June 18, 2023, in Toledo, Ohio. Roland was born on November 28, 1930, to Lena Pearl (Bowers) and Edgar Frederick Stedwill in Carbon Hill, Ohio. He graduated from Ward Local High School...

Jun 15, 2023

It is with great sadness, we would like to announce the passing of Nicholas James Leeper. Nick, as he was fondly called by family and friends, was a bright and empathetic young man. He left us unexpectedly on June 15th, 2023 in Camden County, New Jersey. He was born July 11th, 1998 in Toledo,Oh to James Leeper Jr. and...

Jun 14, 2023

John J Berning affectionately known as John Joseph, Mr. John, JB, Bones and Pa, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 14th surrounded by loved ones. John was born in Toledo to Jeanette and John Berning who preceded him in death. John was the oldest boy of six children. He was a graduate of Macomber High School and became...

Jun 6, 2023

Pamela B. Vernon, 80, of south Toledo passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born on March 28, 1943 in Toledo to Edward and Ruth Erwin. Pam loved her career as a medical receptionist, especially the relationships she formed with the patients. She was the most amazing Mother and...

Jun 5, 2023

Janet “Jan” Mildred (Westmen) Taylor, 95, a former golf administrator and well-respected player, died on June 5, 2023, at Ohio Living Swan Creek after a brief illness. She resided at Swan Creek for the last 14 years.

Jan was the Executive Director of the Toledo District Golf Association from 1972-1986. As director of the TDGA,...

May 31, 2023

Karolyn “Corky” Suter passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Corky was born June 25, 1932, and was quite the spirited child causing her mother to nickname her Corky that stuck ever since. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy with stellar grades and just a few demerits for her mischievous behavior. She married Durwood...

May 31, 2023

Elvina Katherine (Clark) Thompson 88, of Toledo, OH passed away on Wednesday May 31st, while under hospice care.

Elvina was born on October 30, 1934 to Columbus G. Clark and Orma Clark, both of Toledo.

Elvina met and married Neil A. Thompson in 1957, and remained married for 34 years until his death in 1991....

May 23, 2023

William Ervin, age 87, of Toledo Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023. He was born December 11th, 1935 to Ralph Ervin and Annette Vsetecka. William would spend his life in Toledo, graduating from Woodward High School, meeting his wife of over 65 years and starting his family here. He was member of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Catholic Church....

May 13, 2023

Melvin F. Retcher, 78, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023 following a brain hemorrhage five years ago. He was born on October 27, 1944, the son of the late Elmer and Lorena (Hahn) Retcher. Mel is survived by Lynn Ericson Smith, Erica Smith Roach (Jeffrey), D. Blair Smith (Lisa); brothers Jerold (Donna) and Michael (Susan); and a number...

May 1, 2023

On Monday, May 1, 2023 we lost David J. Lawson, Sr. of Toledo, Ohio. Dave was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was involved in every part of the lives of his family. He used his kids and grandkids as an excuse to get ice cream and play an extra round of golf. He spent many...

Apr 28, 2023

William C Libbe, 100, died April 28, 2023, at Ohio Living Swan Creek, Toledo, OH. He was born December 2, 1922 to J Carl Libbe and Mildred (Wacker) Libbe in Toledo. He attended Scott High School, graduating in 1940. After 2 years at the University of Toledo, he enlisted in the Navy and was assigned to a torpedo squadron...

Apr 21, 2023

Deborah Lee Keller, 62, of Grand Rapids, Ohio passed away peacefully at home with her husband Mark present. Mark and Debi would have been married 40 years this May 14th.

Debi was an avid nature, wildlife and animal lover, beginning with her championship horse Dusty and that love continued throughout her lifetime. Debi was gifted with music...

Apr 15, 2023

Margaret Vallie (Boman) Hudson passed away April 15, 2023, in Houston, Texas at the age of 96 years, 5 months and 14 days after a short illness. Margaret was born in Swan Creek Township, Swanton, Ohio on October 1, 1926. Margaret graduated from Swanton High School and lived most of her life in Northwest Ohio before making her home...

Apr 12, 2023

Jesse J. Huerta passed away on April 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jesse was born on January 28, 1942, to Josefa Lopez and Chistoba Lopez. Jesse worked over 50 years in residential and commercial construction.

Jesse always instilled God, and family and work values to his children and grandkids. To always work hard, in...

Apr 11, 2023

Paul Frederick Rehfeldt passed away on April 11, 2023. He was born in Toledo on February 10, 1938, to LeRoy and Pauline (Maxwell) Rehfeldt. A life-long resident of South Toledo, he graduated from Macomber High School in 1957.

He dreamed of working for new car dealerships as a teenager and worked as a mechanic for numerous dealers...

Apr 3, 2023

Leona Marie Bahler, 91, of Toledo, Ohio died peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023 at UTMC, Toledo, Ohio due to complications from a stroke. She was born on August 26, 1931 in Liberty Center, Ohio to the late Karl and Ida (Buchenberg) Oberhaus. On May 2, 1954, she married the love of her life and was married for 68...

Mar 30, 2023

Charlene Marie (Spealman) Fritch, 91, of Holland entered the presence of her Lord on March 30, 2023 at home after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on October 28, 1931, to Charles and Florence (Clay) Spealman in Toledo. Charlene graduated from Swanton High School in 1949 and married Walter D. Fritch on May 15, 1954. Walt preceded...

Mar 23, 2023

Glenn Newman, Sr., 97, of south Toledo, passed away on March 23, 2023, in his home of 70 years. Glenn was born in Alden, New York on December 7, 1925 to William and Nellie Newman, a middle child of five. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II in the Navy. Glenn was stationed on an escort...

Mar 21, 2023

Richard P. "Dick" Sheamer, 88, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 14, 1935 in Toledo OH to Samuel and Pauline (Gantz) Sheamer.

Dick graduated from Macomber H.S.in 1952, and was a life-long resident of Toledo.

He began as a bricklayer...