Obituaries
Jeanette Nowakowski
Sep 10, 2018
Jeanette "Jenny" Nowakowski, age 60, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 10, 2018 at home. She was born February 15, 1958 to Arthur and Mary Lee (Morgan) Godfrey in Toledo. Jenny worked at Fed Ex for over 15 years. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Rossford #2322. Jenny liked gardening, crafting, jewelry making, and playing...
Burnham J Peles
Sep 8, 2018
Burnham (Bernie) John Peles passed away quietly and peacefully on September 8, 2018, in his home at Genesis Village, where he became family and made many friends with residents and staff. He was 101.Born October 21, 1916, in Monroe, Mich, to parents Lucia and Otto Peles, he grew up and attended school there. Bernie enlisted in the U.S. Army in...
Helen Hauter
Sep 8, 2018
Helen Hauter, age 90, of Sylvania, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at home with loving family by her side. She was born September 3, 1928 to Earl and Beatrice (Snow) Howard in Toledo. Helen was an excellent cook, loved traveling and camping. She loved taking care of her family. Helen enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her children,...
Lenna K. Raitz
Sep 8, 2018
Lenna K. Raitz, age 83, of Sylvania, passed away September 8, 2018 at her home. She was born August 12, 1935 in Toledo to Charles and Marion (Cady) Fortress. Lenna was very active at Trilby United Methodist Church where she was a member and played the organ. She was very loving and caring, her world revolved around her family. Lenna...
Ella Faye Henderson
Sep 8, 2018
Ella Faye Henderson, age 79, passed away on September 8, 2018. She was born on February 9, 1939 in Paris, Tennessee. Ella was the matriarch of the family who was very passionate about others. She provided heartfelt guidance to anyone she came across and truly cared about their well-being. Ella loved cooking, jazz music and family! Ella is survived by...
Anita C. Dotson-Forche
Sep 6, 2018
Anita C. Dotson-Forche, age 48, of Toledo, went to worship the sun one last time on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg with loving family by her side. She was born April 13, 1970 to Dennis and Mary Jo (Ejhinger) Dotson in Toledo. Anita graduated from Rossford High School in 1988. She was a proud and...
Arthur Nerenberg
Sep 6, 2018
Arthur "Buddy" Nerenberg, age 78, passed away on September 6, 2018. He was born on September 9, 1939 to the late Marge and Arthur Nerenberg Sr. in Toledo, Ohio. Buddy "The Man With a Plan" retired from DANA Corp. after 35 years of service. He was passionate about his 1987 SS Monte Carlo and going to antique car shows with...
Elaine Gazella
Sep 5, 2018
Ruth Elaine Gazella, age 81, of Toledo, passed away after a brief illness on September 5, 2018. Elaine was born April 13, 1937 in Toledo, Ohio to Frank and Juanita (Cantieny) Borer. She attended and graduated from Central Catholic High School. Elaine had four children with former spouse Bill Bryan. She was remarried to second husband Chuck Gazella for 37...
David G. Varnes
Sep 5, 2018
David G. "Dave" Varnes, age 73, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg with his loving wife by his side. He was born January 8, 1945 to Lester and Helen Varnes in Toledo. Dave was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Woodward High School in 1964. Dave retired...
Daniel R. Leach
Sep 4, 2018
Daniel R. "Dan" Leach, age 57, went to be with his Lord on Sept. 4, 2018 at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He was born to Donald Sr. and Dawn Leach, Dec. 1, 1960 in Toledo. Dan was self-employed as a painter and overall handyman. His interests included southern gospel music, playing euchre, camping and painting ceramic villages. He...
James Ray Ellis
Sep 2, 2018
On Sunday September 2, 2018, James Ray Ellis, aka Jimmy, went home to be with the Lord at age 77. The sole child from the union of Luda Louise Hughey and Wilton Ellis, Jimmy was born January 1, 1941 in Texarkana, Texas. After Louise and Wilton's divorce, she and Jimmy moved from Boston to Toledo, Ohio when he was 5....
Dan M. Whitman
Sep 2, 2018
Dan was born November 11, 1948 in Flint, MI to Arthur and Betty (Hayward) Whitman. He was employed with Great Lakes Corrugated and Toledo Driving School. He was also a member of the Zenobia Shrine and life member of the Free and Accepted Masons Samaria Lodge #438. He loved deer hunting, Michigan Football, NASCAR and spending time with his grandchildren.He...
Elizabeth A. Susdorf
Sep 2, 2018
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Susdorf, age 90, of Findlay, formerly of Toledo, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 2, 2018 at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born on May 31, 1928 to John and Leafy (Lutz) Miller in Toledo. Betty was employed for over 20 years with LaSalle's Department Store in Downtown Toledo in cosmetics. She enjoyed playing bingo,...
John D. Flick, Sr.
Sep 1, 2018
John D. Flick, Sr., age 59, of Toledo, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1959 to William and Helen (Lojewski) Flick in Toledo. Throughout most of his life, John was a talented drywall finisher for O.C.P. He was known as "The Godfather" by many in the business. John was...
Kathleen L. Kosik
Sep 1, 2018
Kathleen L. "Kathy" Kosik, age 66, of Toledo, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Ebeid Hospice. She was born on June 20, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio to Joseph and Thelma (Finger) Kosik. Kathy was a graduate of North Lima High School, Class 1970, she graduated from the University of Toledo with her undergraduate degree in 1991 and later...
Mary Welter-Worline
Sep 1, 2018
Mary Welter-Worline, age 96, of Perrysburg, OH passed away September 1, 2018 at St. Clare Commons, Perrysburg, OH. She was born July 30, 1922 in Tulsa, OK to Joseph and Mary Mooney. She grew up on a farm on Low Road in Cygnet, OH and was raised by her grandparents. Mary was avid bowler and really enjoyed shopping for clothing....
Lucille E. Devore
Aug 31, 2018
Lucille E. "Lucy" DeVore, age 93, of Toledo, passed away August 31, 2018 at Heartland of ProMedica Flower. Lucy was born March 2, 1925 to Sibley and Bertha Criner. Lucy was born and raised on a dirt floor farm in Indian Valley, VA. Her passion for the outdoors grew from her up bringing of picking berries, crops and many other...
Willa Dean Smith
Aug 31, 2018
Willa Dean Smith, age 89, of Maumee, OH passed away August 31, 2018 at her home. She was born May 6, 1929 in Lafayette, TN to Guy and Bertie (Doss) Wooten. Willa was employed with Toledo Building Services and Gladieux Catering. Willa is survived by her sons, Barry (Debbie) Smith and Jeffrey (Gwen) Smith; grandchildren, Shane (Rachael), Krissy (Chris), Amie...
Roberta P Mohr
Aug 30, 2018
Roberta P. (Bowers) Mohr, age 84, of Toledo, passed away August 30, 2018 at her home with her loved ones by her side. Roberta was born February 28, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA to Frank and Mary (Shimko) Bowers. She met and married the love of her life, Ronald L. Mohr and had two wonderful children. She enjoyed needle point, crocheting,...
Jeanette Lee
Aug 28, 2018
Jeanette Lee was born August 27, 1933 in Hope Arkansas. In her youth, she later moved and made Toledo, Ohio her home at the age of 19. Here she would join her older sister Georgia and other close relatives "out Stickney" on the north end of Toledo. Jeanette will be remembered for her many great qualities. She was an Entrepreneur....
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