All Obituaries

Kimberly Kay Riley, age 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 8, 1961 in , Ohio to Norman and Nancy (Bauerschmidt) Walczak. Kimberly was a proud graduate of Whitmer , “Class of ‘79” and active in the ’s Alumni Association. She worked for Sterling Estates for the past 4 years, and as a dental assistant for Bayside Family Dentistry in Point Place previously for 18 years. A devoted wife,...

Ronald Joseph Lewandowski, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 13, 1940 in Toledo, OH to George and Rose (Kazmarek) Lewandowski. Ronald was a 1958 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a Veteran of the US Army. After his discharge from the Army, he was hired by the City of Toledo as a firefighter where he worked until 1992. Ronald remained active throughout his life. He...

Captain Richard Eugene Orgel, 96, passed away peacefully September 6, 2021 at Aspen Grove surrounded by his daughters. He was born June 26, 1925 to parents George “Chick” Oergel and Helen Bayman Davis Coger. He was married to the love of his life, Geraldine “Goona” Orgel for 54 years until her passing in 2020.  Richard’s love of the Great Lakes began at the age of 16 with his first job on the coal steamer Put In Bay that carried 3000 passengers and...

Wayne K. Becker passed away at Manor of Perrysburg Thursday afternoon, September 2, 2021. He was born on January 11, 1929 in Toledo, OH to Burdette and Mildred (Lydey) Becker. Wayne attended Woodward High School and the University of Toledo. A Veteran of the US Marine Corps, he worked numerous jobs and retired as an auditor from the State of Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. He was an avid golfer, and a member of the Toledo Flying Tigers RC Model Club. Wayne always had a story to...

Michael Galen died peacefully at home August 22, 2021 after a long battle with heart failure. He was 73. Michael was born January 14, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio to Ollie and Evelyn Galen. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Irene Tower, and his stepsisters, Carol Fena, Joan Koenig, Janet Robinson, and Jean Durosko. Michael lived in the Washington, DC area as a young adult, and in Santa Cruz, California for 27 years. He and Irene moved to Cape Elizabeth, Maine in 2003 to be closer...

Emilie Callahan, of Toledo, died at the age of 99 on Monday, August 16, 2021. She was the daughter of Frank and Stella Radecki. Emilie was a graduate of Woodward High School “Class of 1939” and Tri Business College. Her places of employment included Bostwick-Braun, City of Toledo, and the office of Dr. Daniel Radecki. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church for 72 years. She belonged to the St. Catherine Marian Society, 55+ Senior Center, and the St. Adalbert...

  Walter George “Walt” Rieger, age 95, of Toledo, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania. He was born on August 2, 1926 in Sylvania, OH to John and Agnes (Ryan) Rieger. A WWII Veteran of the US Navy, he was employed as a dock worker and truck loader for Norwalk Truck Lines for over 30 years, and Allied Wheel and Rim in Whitehouse, OH for 10 years. Walt met and fell in love with the girl next door, Helen Clarkson and knew she was “the...

Ann Marie Burbridge, 92, of Erie, MI passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 10, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Francis and Anna (Wiznar) Malyak. A graduate of Lackawanna High School, she was employed as a bookkeeper at the A&P Warehouse on Brown Ave. in Toledo, OH. She was a longtime active member of the F.O.E. 197 Auxiliary and held every office over the years including Auxiliary President. Ann Marie was a talented crafter and...

Gary Thomas McLaren, 73, of Toledo’s Point Place community, passed away at home on Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born on November 25, 1947 in Johnstown, PA to John and Mary Frances (Barndt) McLaren. Gary was a graduate of Woodward High School and attended the University of Toledo. He served in the US Air Force for 22 ½ years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He was then employed as letter carrier for the US Postal Service for 10 years, retiring in 2005. Gary was a member of...

Helene Anne Szczerba, age 60, of Toledo passed away peacefully on Monday, August 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 4, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio to Edwin and Helen (Radlinski) Rybarczyk. A graduate of Whitmer High School, she received her Bachelors Degree in Education (Physical Education) with a minor in Vocal Music, and her Masters Degree in Exercise Science, all from the University of Toledo. She was also certified as an Exercise Physiologist by the...

Ronald Arvel Tollison, age 78, of Toledo, OH passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born July 28, 1942 in Toledo, OH to Arvel and Mildred (Kelly) Tollison. Ronald was a 1961 graduate of Whitmer High School. A proud journeyman machinist, he retired from the Chrysler Jeep Corporation at the original Jeep Plant after 42 years. Ronald always had a fascination with cars. He was a member of the Placer’s Car Club and owned over 40 classic cars throughout his...

Donald Anthony “Donnie” Masztak, age 84, of Luna Pier, Michigan passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Toledo Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 6, 1937 in Toledo, Ohio to Zykfryt “Ziggie” and Helen (Synowczyk) Masztak. Donnie was a graduate of Macomber High School and the University of Toledo. After completing his service in the US Marine Corps, he began his working career at Schultz Die. A talented athlete, he eventually went on...

Carolyn Louise Pozniak, age 68, of Toledo, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital. She was born on February 26, 1953 in Mayfield, Kentucky to Earl and Juanita (Gore) Hobbs. Carolyn was employed as a Nurses Aide at the Toledo Hospital for 31 years, retiring in 2012. Nicknamed the “Cruise Director” by her husband Ray for her friendly and outgoing nature, she loved people and she loved to talk. She and Ray were longtime members of Christ the King Catholic...

Ryan Christopher George, age 35, of Toledo, died Thursday, July 15, 2021. He was born Ryan O’Neal Lowe on July 21, 1985 in Toledo, Ohio to Dennis L. and Susan M. (Paul) Lowe and adopted by Tracy and Ilidia George in 1994. Ryan attended Toledo Public Schools and held jobs in several different fields including custodial, food service, and construction. He was saved at a service at East Toledo Baptist Church, and baptized by Pastor James Rich. Ryan is survived by his daughter, Hailey...

  Marsha Lynn Dombkowski, age 72, of Toledo, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital. She was born November 30, 1948 in Toledo, OH to Russell and Norma Hinebaugh Glaze. Marsha attended Glendale-Fielbach School and the University of Toledo. She was employed as a computer operator for the former Medical College of Ohio for 24 years, retiring in the late 1990’s. She married David Dombkowski on June 27, 1969. Marsha enjoyed traveling, including several...

Donald Edward “Bud” Ravary, 91, of Erie, MI died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Don was known for his great kindness, and his devotion to God, his wife and three daughters. He was born October 7, 1929 in Erie, MI to Edward and Antoinette (Geiger) Ravary. Don attended Central Catholic High School (Toledo) and served his country during the Korean War as a Corporal in the US Army. He was employed as a sales associate for Goodyear...

Romaine R. “MeMe” Kowalski, age 84, of Toledo passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 1, 1936 in Toledo, OH to Stephen and Rose Piasecki. Romaine was employed as a sales associate at the downtown Lion Store, and as assistant manager for both the Northtowne Mall Montgomery Wards and the Greenwood Mall JoAnn Fabrics. She was also a longtime “Avon Lady”. A loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

  David John Mierzwiak, age 85, of Temperance, MI and formerly of Southdale Rd. in Toledo, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania. He was born June 19, 1936 in Toledo, OH to Clement and Pearl (Slowinski) Mierzwiak. David graduated from Macomber High School and attended the University of Toledo. After completing his military service in the US Army, he was employed as a project engineer for Owens-Illinois, retiring from there at age 58. He also worked as a security...

Frank, a Toledo resident since 1968, completed his tenure on earth November 26, 2020. Frank was a 27-year employee of Owens-Illinois and the last Vice President/General Manager of the Owens-Illinois Development Corporation (O.I.D.C.)  He led the group that took O.I.D.C. private in 1988.  He went on to serve as CEO of MGD Marketing and worked well into retirement as a resort development consultant. His life was dedicated to the Catholic faith, family, and friends.  As a member...

  Ronald Joseph Gorney, age 85, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living. He was born October 8, 1935 in Belleville, MI to Harold and Genevieve (Chudzinski) Gorney. A graduate of Bedford High School, Ronald was a cement contractor and owned multiple businesses over the years. He was most recently owner and operator of the New Glass Bowl Lanes and Sneaky Pete’s Saloon in Toledo. Ronald was an avid and skilled bowler. He also enjoyed fishing and...

Jane Marie Sulewski, aka “The Cake Lady” was received into Heaven on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was born to Jennings and Martha (Schneff) Martin on February 12, 1932 in Toledo, OH. Jane was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She married Eugene Sulewski on October 24, 1953 and they had 5 children. Jane loved to bake a variety of sweet treats. She was famous for the hundreds of wedding cakes she baked and decorated over more than 50 years. A loving wife, mother,...

Delphine Rose Markiecki, age 89, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 3, 1931 in Toledo, OH to John and Frances (Adamczak) Przepierski. Delphine graduated from Nativity Grade School and Whitney Vocational High School. She was employed as a cashier in the cafeteria at Maumee High School, retiring in 1992 after 20 years of service, and before that as a bookkeeper for Miller Hardware for 14 years. Delphine...

Michael Robert Pacholski, age 73, of Toledo passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born November 30, 1947 in Toledo, OH to Robert and Virginia (Pietsch) Pacholski. Michael graduated from Bowsher High School and attended the University of Toledo. He was employed as a Respiratory Therapist for Toledo Hospital and UTMC. He enjoyed working with computers, and listening to music - especially jazz and classic rock.   Michael was preceded in...

Troy Andrew Yost, 51, passed away on December 14, 2020. Born on February 18, 1969 in Toledo, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Tom and Sharon (deceased) Yost, loving father to Dylan, Carly, and Rachel and loving brother to Terrie Kovacs (Joe), Tim (Brenda), Tony, and Tricia (Karla). Troy, known to some as RC, TroyBoy, Snugs, Rugged Chump, and Troysie McMud, had a fun spirit and was liked by all. His laughter and sense of humor was contagious. He attended Blessed Sacrament grade school and...

Leo H. Sparks, age 97, of Toledo, passed away at home on Sunday, June 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 18, 1924 in Holland, OH to Martin and Elizabeth (Zielinski) Sparagowski. He was a Veteran of the US Coast Guard, serving both in the Atlantic and the Pacific, and was employed by Jeep for 30 years, retiring in 1972. Leo married Frances Zera on June 5, 1943. Leo and Frances, along with his brothers and their wives, started the Original Gino’s Pizza on...

Susan passed away on June 2, 2021 at age 77 from dementia. She was born on March 9, 1944 to loving parents Peter and Mary Golatka. Sue graduated from Whitney High School in June 1962. She also worked at Steins in downtown Toledo while she was still going to school. Susan was very proud of her Polish heritage. Where she lived with her parents and siblings there were Polish bakeries and Polish butchers on almost every corner. She was also very proud that she passed the Postal exam and worked...

David A. Goldsworthy, age 64, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at ProMedica Flower Hospital. He was born February 18, 1957 in Toledo, OH to Gayle and Eleanor (Hawley) Goldsworthy. A graduate of Start High School “Class of 1976”, David retired after 20 years from NSS Enterprises in 2019. He was also employed at A&Z Die Cast Co. and Rowe Industries. David was known for his meticulous nature. Every task he completed, no matter how mundane, was done with great care....

Virginia Caroline Kehr, age 90, of Point Place, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Vibrant Life Jackman Lodge Care Center. She was born January 21, 1931 in Toledo, OH to Louis and Frances (Romak) Zelling. A 1949 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Virginia completed both her Bachelor and Master of Education degrees at Mary Manse College. She taught for many years in the Bedford School System, primarily for Smith Rd. and Jackman Rd. Elementary, retiring in 1993. Virginia was a...

Ramon (Ray) N. Garcia, 84, passed away on Friday, May 14th surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 2, 1936 in Asherton, Texas to José Quiroga and Benigna (Nava) Garcia.  He attended Oakdale School and worked on his family’s farm.  He married Marcia Roman on October 17, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio.  He served in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne Division as a Paratrooper and then another 4 years in the Reserves until 1962 when he was Honorably...

John R. Klocinski, age 70, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on May 11, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.   A proud graduate of St. Francis de Sales, John put himself through college working at Imperial and Showcase Lanes, Hydramatic, Modine Manufacturing, and St. Charles Hospital.  John went on to earn a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from The University of Toledo, along with an Education Specialist in Curriculum and Education, a Master...

  Thomas Thaddeus “Tommy” Nowicki, age 81, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania. He was born January 9, 1940 in Toledo, OH to Thaddeus and Louise (Orlowicz) Nowicki. Tommy was a Veteran of the Army National Guard and the US Air Force. A graduate of Macomber High School and Ohio State University, he began his employment career at Sun Tool where he worked for 8 years, and later was a process engineer at GM Powertrain for 33 years, retiring in...

  James Richard “Jim” Schaublin, age 91, formerly of Linda Drive, Toledo passed away on Friday, April 30. 2021 at Sunset Village, Sylvania surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on October 12, 1929 in Lima, OH to Rufus and Inez (Danner) Schaublin. A US Army Veteran, he was employed as a Certified Public Accountant for Owens Illinois for 22 years, retiring in 1989, and before that for Arthur Young and Co.  Jim was a longtime active parishioner of Regina Coeli...

    Mercedes J. Blaszczyk, age 93, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital. She was born October 1, 1927 to Andrew and Eleanor (Jadarkiewicz) Rawski. She was the youngest of 3 children and somehow ended up with the nickname “Babe”. She was a 1945 graduate of Woodward High School. She worked several jobs after High School, including working at Jeep as a typist, until she got married. Mercedes was a housewife, mother, and caregiver...

Camille Ann “Candy” Bialecki, age 88, of Toledo, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Parkcliffe Care Center. She was born September 7, 1932 in Toledo, OH to Stanley and Helen (Konczal) Swiatek. After graduating from Whitney Vocational High School, she worked for Mr. Kiegel Distributors for nearly 30 years. Camille was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Catholic Church since...

Michael H. “Mick” “Strawberry” Moore, age 73, of Toledo passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania. He was born February 12, 1948 in West Virginia. He was employed as a forklift operator for Lincoln Electric in Euclid, OH for 20 years and before that for Shad Bowler. Mick was truly a positive spirit, a fun-loving person who loved a good time and was always the life of the party. Generous with his time, he played Santa Claus for the Fun...

Barbara Ann Hofmeister, age 86, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 3, 1935 in Toledo, OH to Andrew and Sophie (Jajszcyk) Slachciak. A graduate of Scott High School, Barbara was employed as a secretary in the Jeep Corporation Administration Building, parish secretary at Regina Coeli Catholic Church, and office manager for Toledo Engineering for 20 years, retiring from there in 1999. She was a longtime...

With great sorrow we announce the passing of Joyce (Kaczmarski McGarvey) Yarick, age 77, of Lambertville Michigan. After a short battle with cancer, she passed on Saturday April 24, 2021 in her home with her children by her side.  She was in good spirits and experienced no pain in her final weeks. Joyce was born on May 24, 1943 in Toledo Ohio to Raymond and Sophie Kaczmarski and was a 1961 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She was employed almost 25 years as an Executive...

Edward Wladyslaw Banachowski, 94, passed away in the loving arms of his family at Toledo Hospital on April 22, 2021, following a brief illness. Ed, the second son of Polish immigrants, was born at home on February 13, 1927 to Walter and Mary (Galka) Banachowski. He was raised in the "Polish Village" of Lagrange Street. He instilled a strong sense of pride in their Polish heritage to his six children. He would share facts about the accomplishments and...

 Sue Carol Rochowiak, age 85, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Lakes of Monclova care center surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 24, 1935 in Toledo, OH to Alfred and Audrey (Woodruff) Shook.  Sue was employed as a custodian for the US Post Office main branch on South St. Clair for 10 years, and as a sales associate at Leo Marks Jewelers and Tiedtke’s department store in downtown Toledo. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Karen M. Niewiadomski-Kinsey, 63, of Toledo, Ohio passed away after a brief illness of liver cancer on April 16, 2021. She was born on October 9, 1957 to Ervin and Gertrude (Bielawski) Niewiadomski.  Karen was a 1975 graduate of Woodward High School and attended The University of Toledo. She owned and operated D&D Dance Studio in Toledo and choreographed musicals and plays for St. Francis de Sales, Notre Dame Academy, and other various high schools and community theaters for over...

  Alice June Okenka, age 92, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 30, 1928 in Toledo, OH to Harold and Minnie (Watson) Sturt. A graduate of Waite High School, Alice worked as a secretary for LOF in downtown Toledo for over 10 years. She was also employed as a sales associate for both Steins and Tiedke’s downtown department stores, and as a server in the Jeep Plant canteen. She was a charter...

  Alice Loretta Kaczmarek, age 98, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 30, 1922 in Toledo, OH to Stanley and Anna (Wesolowska) Szelagowski. Alice was a graduate of Woodward High School and a food service worker for the Toledo Public School System for 22 years, retiring at age 74. She married Stanley Kaczmarek on February 23, 1946. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker, she...

Dale Allen Babcock May 30, 1937 – April 13, 2021   Dale went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus peacefully and surrounded by his loving family. His love for family & friends was surpassed only by his love for God. Dale was a true Man of God. During his last weeks on this Earth, during his hospitalization, he never ceased spreading the Love of Christ each day with everyone that came in contact with him. He prayed for each individual caretaker, doctor, nurse, by name...

Harold Otis Bolton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.  He was born in Toledo to the late Harold and Cecil (Witten) Bolton. As a young man, Harold served in the US Army during the Korean War.  Upon his return, he met and married Beatrice (Smoot) Bolton.  They were happily married for 68 years. Harold worked many years at Owens-Illinois and later worked for a local vending company as their handy dandy repairman.  Harold...

Mary Lucille Knapik, age 89, of Perrysburg and formerly of Clover Ridge Ct., Toledo passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 3, 1931 in Toledo, OH to Roman and Helen (Antkowiak) Massimino.  A 1949 graduate of Libbey High School, Mary worked at Champion Spark Plug for 20 years, and as a secretary for General Foods Corporation for 8 years. She was a member of the Toledo Area Polka Society and the International Music Association. Mary...

In loving memory of Collin Rockwell Gundy March 7, 2021 - April 6,2021   Collin Rockwell Gundy, beloved infant son of Mary and Alex Gundy, went from his parents’ arms into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Throughout his short time with us, Collin inspired Faith, Hope, and Love. Coming into the world at only 1 pound 11 ounces, he inspired everyone around him with his fighting spirit. Named after both of his great-grandfathers, Collin was preceded in death by his...

Charles Esper, my husband, my sweetheart and best friend died Tuesday, March 30. He was born to Gabe and Ruth Esper on October 22, 1942, the third child of eight in a very chaotic family that consisted of seven boys and one girl - Jamie, Eddie, Charlie, Johnny, Larry, Rita, Marty and Steve. His mother had the patience of a saint. Like her, Charlie was caring, considerate, generous and kind. He also had a wicked sense of humor and a bit of stubbornness. I met Charlie in the sixth grade at...

Norman G. Dulinski, age 93, of Toledo passed away on March 25, 2021, Memorial Hospital, Savannah, GA. Born on April 21, 1927, in Toledo in the Kuschwantz Polish neighborhood to Vincent Dulinski and Anna (Czerniak) Dulinski. He was a graduate of Nativity Catholic Grade School and Macomber High School. Norm enlisted in the United States Coast Guard at age 17 and served during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Wakefield transporting troops, wounded GI’s and German prisoners of war. His...

  Edward William “Average” Best, age 71, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 in the Orchard Villa Care Center. He was born April 7, 1949 in Toledo, OH to Arthur and Evelyn (Eyre) Best. After graduating from Start High School, Ed was drafted into the US Army and served as a Medic with C Company’s 23rd Medical Battalion in LV Hawk Hill, Vietnam. He met Florence Parker, a US Army Nurse while stationed in Carlisle, PA and they were married there on January 12,...

  Maria Luisa Oyerbides, age 80, of Erie, MI passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 15, 1940 in Loredo, TX to Pedro and Juanita (Soto) Elizondo. Maria was employed at Value City, and as a Nurse’s Aide at Golden Haven Nursing Home. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she enjoyed dancing and listening to music, especially Elvis. Maria was also an avid gardener who loved...