Obituaries

Joseph J. Thomas

Joseph J. Thomas

Aug 28, 2018

Joseph "Joe" John Thomas left this earth to be with our Lord on August 28, 2018 at Sacred Heart Home, Little Sisters of the Poor. He was born to Carl and Jeanette (Leotino) Thomas on January 12, 1922. Joe attended Waite High School where he completed his Junior year before being drafted into the Army for WWII. He earned his...

Dexter C. Cox

Dexter C. Cox

Aug 28, 2018

Dexter C. Cox, age 58, of Toledo, passed away August 28, 2018 at home. Dexter was born December 12, 1959 in Toledo to Charles and Helen (Miller) Cox. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Cox, children, Shannon (Ken) Van Karsen, Amanda Cox and Shawn Cox, brother, Jim Fyfee; 6 grandchildren,...

Timothy Dale Smith

Timothy Dale Smith

Aug 25, 2018

Timothy D. "Tim" Smith, age 71, of Toledo, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in Zanesville, Ohio due to injuries sustain in a motorcycle accident. He was born on January 24, 1947 to Richard and Anna Mae (Walsh) Smith in Toledo. Tim was a graduate of Whitmer High School and for most of his life he was a skilled...

Robert L. Lewis

Robert L. Lewis

Aug 24, 2018

Robert L. Lewis, age 85, passed away on August 24, 2018. He was born on April 26, 1933 to the late Florence and Ervell Lewis in Toledo, Ohio. Bob retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad as an Engineer after 47 years. He was a lifelong fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and loved the Cleveland Browns. Bob enjoyed spending time with...

Brian J. Melzak

Brian J. Melzak

Aug 24, 2018

Brian J. Melzak, age 66, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Friday, August 24, 2018 with his loving wife by his side. He was born May 9, 1952 to Joseph and Jeanne (Babione) Melzak in Toledo. Brian went to elementary school at Blessed Sacrament, and graduated High School from St. Francis deSales. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the...

Roger D. Key

Roger D. Key

Aug 24, 2018

Roger D. Key, age 58, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2018. He was born on November 30, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio. Roger worked as a Welder at Chrysler for many years. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. His greatest accomplishment was providing for and raising his two children. Roger was the "rock" for his...

Clifford J. Parker

Clifford J. Parker

Aug 23, 2018

Clifford J. Parker, age 77, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 23, 2018 at home. He was born November 16, 1940 to Milford and Lucille Parker in Toledo, OH. Clifford retired from Toledo Public Schools after 30 years. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas, playing the slots, and going to the movies. Clifford liked the time spent with...

Frederick G. Betz, Sr.

Frederick G. Betz, Sr.

Aug 22, 2018

Frederick G. "Fred" Betz, Sr., age 79, of Toledo, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Genesis Healthcare - Point Place Center. He was born on July 8, 1939 to Karl Sr. and Esther (Strall) Betz in Toledo. Fred was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School and for most of his life he was a well known mechanic in...

Gerald T Chmielewski

Gerald T Chmielewski

Aug 21, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" T. Chmielewski, 63, of Toledo, Ohio passed away at his home unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Jerry was born March 9, 1955 to Evelyn and John Chmielewski Jr. Jerry had a heart of gold and helped others selflessly. He could be seen in his younger years playing basketball at Ottawa Park and even earned a scholarship. He...

Caroline L. Croskey

Caroline L. Croskey

Aug 20, 2018

Caroline L. "Lotte" Croskey, age 91, of Toledo, passed away August 20, 2018 at The Toledo Hospital. She was born July 15, 1927 in Marburg, Yugoslavia to Maximillian and Anna Meglitsch. Lotte enjoyed baking pastries as she was a pastry chef in Austria. She was a founding member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Lotte is survived by her sons, Patrick...

Robert J. Bodi

Robert J. Bodi

Aug 19, 2018

Robert J. "Bob" Bodi, age 67, of Delta, OH passed away August 19, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born June 2, 1951 in Toledo to Howard and Angela (Snyder) Bodi. Bob was employed with Ohio Bell and the former E.D.S. for more than 19 years. He was an avid fisherman and scuba diver who loved the water. Bob...

Philip Robert Baker

Philip Robert Baker

Aug 19, 2018

Philip R. Baker, age 80, of Detroit, passed away August 19, 2018 at Virba. Philip was born April 25, 1938 in Bryan to Harry and Irene (McCord) Baker. He is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Zahner and Christine (James) Bylow, daughter, Amanda (Erik) Brendtro.A graveside service will be held Monday August 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery....

Douglas J. Hertz

Douglas J. Hertz

Aug 19, 2018

Douglas J. "Doug" Hertz, age 52, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born on February 26, 1966 to Harold and Susan (McClellan) Hertz in Toledo. Doug graduated from Whitmer High School in 1984. He was a longtime member of Riverview Yacht Club. He loved being on the water and boating. Doug enjoyed drawing, woodworking, and...

Janet S. Nagley

Janet S. Nagley

Aug 18, 2018

Janet S. "Jan" Nagley, age 78, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Mercy St. Anne's Hospital surrounded by loving family. She was born on July 30, 1940 to William and Phyllis (Webber) Perlinski in Toledo. Jan was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School and went on to receive her X-Ray Technician certification at Mercy Hospital. Jan worked...

Mary Ann Carlson

Mary Ann Carlson

Aug 18, 2018

Mary Ann Carlson, age 84, of Toledo, passed away August 18, 2018 at Merit House. She was born December 22, 1933 in Toledo to Joseph and Stella (Plucinski) Bigosinski. Mary Ann was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Toledo, OH.Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Stella Marie Lowe; and many special friends from Emmanuel Baptist Church. In addition...

Alvin J. Hatkowski

Alvin J. Hatkowski

Aug 16, 2018

Alvin J. "Al" Hatkowski, age 82, of Toledo, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born on July 7, 1936 to Felix and Lottie (Rutkowski) Hatkowski in Toledo. Al was a graduate of Woodward High School and was a graphic artist for over 43 years, retiring from Cosco Graphics. Al was very proud of his Polish heritage and...

Jean C. Sayre-Chapman

Jean C. Sayre-Chapman

Aug 16, 2018

Jean C. Sayre Chapman, age 97, of Sylvania passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Ebeid Hospice. She was born in Fostoria on February 27, 1921, the daughter of Robert W. Sayre and Joy Hovis Sayre. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Walter H. Chapman who passed on June 23, 2015.Jean and husband...

William R Bell

William R Bell

Aug 16, 2018

William "Bill" Bell, age 83, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2018 with his family by his side. William was born September 17, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio to William and Myrtle Bell. He retired from Detroit Ball Bearing in Defiance where he worked for over 30 years. He had a great passion for genealogy and helped many people...

Barbara Jean Lewis

Barbara Jean Lewis

Aug 16, 2018

Barbara Jean Lewis affectionately called Grandmother and Queen, age 80, of Toledo, passed away August 16, 2018 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Barbara was born May 16, 1938 in Toledo to James and Lucille (Kearney) Boyd. She was employed with the St. Vincent Hospital for more than 10 years. Barbara was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's...

Sarah Jane Draeger

Sarah Jane Draeger

Aug 15, 2018

Sarah Jane Draeger, infectiously known as Granny, age 89, of Toledo, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, peacefully at Ebeid Hospice. She was born on March 30, 1929 to Harry and Margaret (Bockway) McCrum in Toledo. She married the love of her life, Donald Carl Draeger, on May 13, 1955. Sarah and Don loved to travel coast to coast...

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