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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

May 6, 2023

Michael "Mike" Coffman, age 56, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away on May 6, 2023. He was born on June 17, 1966 in Toledo, Ohio to Leamon and Frances (Miles) Coffman. Mike was a mechanic and a field technician for almost 40 years, recently starting his own business, Hot Tech Mechanical in 2020. He loved to travel for work and having...

May 6, 2023

Rebecca S. Siravo, resident of Maumee, OH, passed away on May 6, 2023. Daughter of the late Melvin and Dolores (nee Adamski) Perz. Beloved wife of 43 years to Steve Siravo. Cherished mother of Steve (Nichole) Siravo Jr., Matthew (Ashley) Siravo and Nicole Siravo. Adored grandmother of Harley Siravo, Landon Stickley, Beau Siravo, Mia Stickley, and Mac Siravo. Sister of...

May 6, 2023

Forrest W. Brown IV "Bukkie" passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Toledo Hospital. The son of Forrest III and Norisea, he was born August 16, 1976 in Chicago, IL. He loved music, especially playing his guitar and singing. He enjoyed anything to do with cooking. Being outside was one of his favorite things to do along with welding, working...

May 5, 2023

Robert W. Combs, resident of Toledo, OH, passed away with his "Sugar Bear by his side, May 5, 2023. Son of the late Clarence and Anna Combs. Father of Tony Combs, Terri Combs, Elan Combs. Grandfather of Marquan Combs, Taye Combs, Zyshawn Combs, Ja'lan Thompson, Toni Combs, Jayden Thompson, Isaiah Washington, Jerry Thompson III, Hezekiah Alexander, Terrionna Washington, Nale Combs,...

May 5, 2023

Phyllis Ann Cartwright, age 83, of Toledo, OH passed away May 5, 2023. She was born November 20, 1939 in Colmar, KY to Staley and Daisy (Berry) Brooks. Phyllis graduated from Whitney Vocational in 1959. The most important time of Phyllis' life was when she joined the Toledo Tip Toppers Club where she met the love of her life, Robert...

May 4, 2023

May 3, 2023

Beneva J. Kolbe, resident of Perrysburg, OH, passed away on May 3, 2023. Daughter of the late Rudolph and Bertha (nee Folk) Lay. Beloved wife of the late James Kolbe. Adored mother of James "Jimmy" (Carrie) Kolbe, Tracie (Mark) Chovan and Jammie (Kevin) Miller. Treasured grandmother of Sarah (David) Dunnigan, Michael Nagy, Ashley Kolbe, James (Karissa) Kolbe, Cory Chovan, Hannah...

May 2, 2023

Paul A. Kroyer passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, he was 88. He was born July 6, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio to Svend Olle & Emma Lydia (Baden) Kroyer. He was a member Sylvania Rotary Club (Paul Harris Fellow), the National Exchange Club and the Zenobia Shriner; Mounted Patrol for many years....

May 1, 2023

Jessie J. Petree, 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1. Born in Fonde, KY, he moved to Toledo with his wife, Lillian (Rene), in 1946. He worked at the Autolite and later as a union steward, a rough carpenter and yard foreman for Scholz Homes Inc. for 28 years until they closed. Jessie proudly served his country in World...

May 1, 2023

Matthew "Matt" Davis, age 67, of Toledo, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at home. He was born on July 1, 1955 to W. Robert and Margaret (Cole) Davis in Toledo, OH. He graduated in 1974 from Whitmer High School. Matt worked for over 30 years in the paint shop at Jeep before retiring. He loved going to the beach,...

Apr 30, 2023

Kai D'Mon Colbert, age 43, of Toledo, passed away April 30, 2023. He was born March 3, 1980 in Toledo to Dwain Colbert and Martine Grinter. Kai was a graduate of the Toledo Public School system and a Scott Bulldog. He attended Penta Career Center in the welding department. He held various jobs operating a forklift and different welding positions....

Apr 30, 2023

Charles Henry Proctor, Jr. was born January 13, 1945, in Lynchburg, VA to the union of the late Charles Henry Proctor, Sr. and Lulu Virginia Anderson. Charles accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. He was preacher of the word of God. Everywhere he went he spoke the word of God and his goodness. Anyone he talked to,...

Apr 30, 2023

Richard Anthony Grycza Sr., age 63, of Temperance, Michigan, passed away on April 30, 2023, at Flower Hospital, after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Richard was born on May 17, 1959, in Toledo, Ohio, to Joseph and Donna (Lajiness) Grycza.Richard graduated from Bedford High School. He worked at St. John's Jesuit High School and with his artistic skills, Rick...