All Obituaries

  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...

Carl Roger Grajczyk, 82, of Temperance, MI passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 26, 2021. He was born June 27, 1938, the only child of Stephania (Rosinski) Grajczyk and Joseph Grajczyk in Toledo, OH and raised in the Polish neighborhood on Nebraska Ave. near Detroit Ave. Carl graduated from Macomber High School in 1956 and began working at the Toledo Shipyards in the fall of 1956. His work at the Shipyards led to him joining the Boilermakers’ Local 85 apprenticeship in...

Eleanor Patricia Stolarski, age 100, formerly of Hamilton Street and Nebraska Avenue, Toledo, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Kingston Care Center of Sylvania. She was born April 23, 1920 in Toledo, OH to Frank and Agnes (Paluszak) Burzynski. Eleanor was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church growing up and a longtime parishioner of St. Hyacinth Catholic Church. She was active in the Seniors of St. Hyacinth, playing Bingo and helping in the kitchen and loving every...

Carl Marion Heltzel, age 94, of Toledo, passed away peacefully at Oakleaf Village Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born April 1, 1926 in Mishawaka, IN to Lawrence and Pearl (Ruff) Heltzel.  Stepfather, Calvin Heltzel Sr. played a big part in his life. A WWII Veteran of the US Navy, Carl was employed as a truck driver for CCC Highway Trucking Co. for 30 years, and in retail sales for Hills, Ames, Kohls, and Dollar General, retiring at age 83. He was a longtime active member of Wesley...

  Lois Erd-Swicegood, age 92, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 26, 1928 in Toledo, OH to Edward and Evelyn (Thompson) Erd. A graduate of Central Catholic High School, Lois was the primary librarian at Regina Coeli Grade School from 1965-1971. In 1972 she began working as a sales associate for the Lion Store in Downtown Toledo and later at the Northtowne Mall store, retiring from there in 1990...

  Ralph David Wojciechowski, age 87, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Kingston Care Center, Sylvania. He was born September 10, 1933 in Toledo, OH to Harry and Lottie (Przeniczny) Wojciechowski. Ralph was a graduate of Central Catholic High School Class of ’51 and a Veteran of the US Army, serving in Korea. He was employed as a repairman, installer, and line man for Ohio Bell for 35 years, retiring in 1991. Ralph grew up in Toledo’s Historic Polish...

Geraldine Ann Michalski, age 87, of Point Place, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the Vibrant Life Care Center, Temperance, MI. She was born on February 18, 1933 in Toledo, OH to Lucian and Violet (Urbanski) Borysiak. Geraldine worked in food service for the Toledo Board of Education for 32 years, finishing her career as a Supervisor at Woodward High School in 2005. Proud of her ethnic heritage, she was a wonderful cook and baker who prepared all the traditional Polish...

Roger Prucnal, formerly of Point Place, left this world peacefully, at the age of 84 on Friday, February 12, 2021 surrounded by the loving embrace of his wonderful family.  Born on November 2, 1936 to Joseph Paul and Helen (Tesznar) Prucnal, Roger grew up in North Toledo and met the love of his life, Suzanne Ostrowski through Toledo Council of Catholic Youth (TCCY).  Roger began his career at Toledo Scale but decided in 1972 to begin his own business, Alan Engraving, which he ran...

Richard Jerome “Rich” Niedbalski, age 74, of Toledo, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital. He was born on December 27, 1946 in Toledo, OH to Heromin and Wanda (Wilkolek) Niedbalski. Rich was a graduate of Woodward High School. A Veteran of the US Army and member of VFW 606, he worked in building maintenance at Service Master, and in telecontrol for Doehler Jarvis, retiring from there in 2005. Rich enjoyed bowling with his coworkers on the...

Yvonne Bernhoffer, 83, of Toledo, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. She was born June 10, 1937 in Caywood KY to McKinley and Laura (Ball) Mitchell. Yvonne was a devoted homemaker, supportive mother, and loving grandmother and great grandmother. A Born Again Christian, she loved reading the Bible and watching televangelist Kenneth Copeland. She was a member of the Cathedral of Praise church. Yvonne is survived by her sons, Jimmy (Leesa) McGill, Dr. Eric Bernhoffer, and...

Lori Ann Demski, age 59 of Toledo passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born August 4, 1961 in Toledo, OH to John Demski and Leona (Smolinski) Demski-Tabbert.  Lori Ann attended Larc Lane School and was later employed by Lott Industries on Telegraph Road. She was a former longtime parishioner of Regina Coeli Catholic Church. Lori Ann is survived by her brother, Norman (Sue) Demski; sister-in-law, Phyllis Demski; half-brother,...

Josephine Ann “JoAnn” Spross, age 80, of Point Place, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 12, 1940 in Toledo, OH to Joseph and Charlotte (Widanka) Tyminski. JoAnn grew up in Toledo’s Historic Polish Village and was a longtime parishioner of St. Adalbert Catholic Church. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker, she was a current parishioner of St. John...

Fidencio Parraz Jr., 64, of Toledo passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born August 19, 1956 in Toledo, OH to Fidencio and Conception (Diaz) Parraz Sr.  Fidencio was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School and employed by the Chrysler Corporation for 37 years - in the paint departments at Willys Jeep, Detroit Axel, the Marysville, MI Plant, and most recently Warren Truck Assembly. A devoted and hardworking husband, father, grandfather and...

Beatrice Ann Bolton, 90, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021. Bea was born to John and Louise (Toler) Smoot in Ansted, West Virginia on February 2, 1930. She grew up a coal miner’s daughter and had ten siblings. Bea followed her oldest sister Myrtle Mae (Tootie) to Toledo in the 1950s, and married Harold Otis Bolton in 1953. Bea had many jobs over the years, including working with other young women on a farm during WWII. She worked at Libby Glass when she first moved to Toledo,...

Maryann Phyllis Burzynski, age 92, of Point Place, Toledo passed away at home on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Mary Ann was born on May 2, 1928 in Toledo, OH to Paul and Cora (Aumiller) Orlowski.  After graduating from Whitney High School, she got a job at the Lamson Bakery and worked there until 1959. Maryann married Robert Burzynski on May 13, 1950 and they celebrated 70 years of marriage in 2020. They had two children, Corrine and Phillip. Maryann was active as a bowler until she was...

Mark A. Houseworth got his wings on January 30th, 2021 at age 53. Born in Boston, MA. Mark leaves behind a loving spouse, Erdenetuya H. Badarch; mother, Lois Bennett; siblings, Joey King, Gordon Houseworth, and Dawn O'Brien; two children, Christian and Benjamin; and the family cats, “Peekaboo” and “Sissy”. Mark had a passion for cooking and was a great chef. He prepared wonderful dishes at numerous local restaurants for over 30 years. He loved his cats...

Jeffrey Mark Riebe, age 63, of Toledo, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 7, 1957 in Toledo, OH to Melvin LeRoy and Ella Mae (Williams) Riebe. A graduate of Whitmer High School, Jeff began his working career at Hunt Wesson Foods, and later used his skills as an accounting and administrative specialist for the City of Toledo Taxation Department, where he was employed for the past 26 years, most...

John Anthony Czop, 79, of Toledo’s Point Place community, died Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 5, 1941 in Toledo, OH to Anthony and Mary (Kurzeja) Czop. John was a 1960 graduate of Woodward High School. He worked at Wonderbread Bakery from 1960-65, and at the Ford Motor Stamping Plant in Woodhaven, MI from 1965-74, transferring to the Ford Maumee Stamping Plant where he retired in May, 2000. John...

  David John Essex, 88, of Point Place passed away on January 16, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 4, 1932 to Julia and Joseph Essex. David graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1951 then worked for the Merchant Marines until being drafted into the U.S. Navy, where he served for two years. He married Donna Keefe in 1957 and enjoyed 57 years of happy marriage with her while raising their three daughters. He worked for the Chrysler...

Robert “Bob” Guerrero Sr., 71 of Toledo died Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born on May 3rd, 1949 in Findlay, OH to Roberto A. Martinez and Alicia Barboza Guerrero. He married Irma Gonzales on February 5, 1973. Bob worked at Ply Gem Windows for 27 plus years. He also was a Veteran who served in the US Air Force. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Ramon Barboza; daughter, Roberta Guerrero; grandson, Sebastian “Sob...

Barbara Marie Rudnicki, loving wife, mother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at age 62. She is survived by her husband, Richard, and their daughter, Angela Leduc (Ray). She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Zak, and by her parents John and Irene Hanudel. She was born on May 16, 1958 in Toledo, OH, and grew up in the Birmingham Ethnic Neighborhood, in a home in which she lived for her entire life. In 1976 and following in her...

  Hortencia (Portillo) Soto of Toledo, Ohio went home to be with her Savior & Lord Jesus Christ surrounded by her children on Monday, January 11, 2021. Hortencia (Portillo) Soto was born on April 13, 1932 in Kerrville, Texas to Regino & Delfina Portillo.  Hortencia was the former owner of Los Amigos Restaurant in Toledo, Ohio. Through all her years of working, she made every effort to attend her children's school events, worked with Girl Scouts and worked as a Care...

  Joan Marie Jozefowicz, age 86, formerly of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Tiffin, Ohio. She was born on December 28, 1934 to Stanley and Florence (Plenzler) Jankowski. Joan was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. In 1960 she married David F. Jozefowicz, who preceded her in death on December 13, 2010. Joan retired from Finance System of Toledo as an account specialist after more than 25 years of service. In her spare time, she enjoyed...

Beatrice Theresa Stelmaszak, 91, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born December 5, 1929 in Toledo, OH to Theodore and Theresa (Matuszewski) Filas. Beatrice was a graduate of Whitney Vocational High School. She worked at Craft Master, and in housekeeping at the Lake of the Woods Apartments for 10 years, retiring in 1971. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker, Beatrice was a wonderful cook and baker. She loved...

Florence (Marchewka) Ivan, died at age 93 on January 7, 2021 due to Covid 19. She was born October 12, 1927 in Toledo, OH to Walter and Mary (Walkowiak) Marchewka. Florence worked at her parent’s business, Junction Garage on Nebraska Ave. for many of her earlier years. She was a parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for 55 years and former president of their St. Vincent De Paul Society. She was also a member of various Polish Societies, the St. Hyacinth Senior Group,...

Kenneth J Klonowski, age 66, passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2021. He was born February 1, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio to Ted and Charlotte (Olszewski) Klonowski. Ken grew up in The Polish Village and was lifelong member of St. Adalbert Parish. He was a 1972 graduate of Central Catholic High School, where he excelled in baseball – lettering all four years. After graduating Davis Business College, Ken met and then married Karen Stahl on September 13, 1980. Ken retired from The...

  Christopher Eugene Reinhart, age 57, of Toledo, passed away at home on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born December 16, 1963 in Toledo, OH to Larry and Pamela (Bowditch) Reinhart. Chris was a graduate of Macomber High School, Class of ’82. A member of UAW Local 14, he was employed at GM Powertrain for 30 years, retiring in 2014. Chris was a huge fan of NASCAR and US National Drag Racing, Dale Earnhardt and Chase Elliot. He also enjoyed listening to Blues music - especially...

Raymond Clarence Wagner age 87 went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2020 following a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 12, 1933 to Melvin and Florence Wagner.  Ray graduated from Central Catholic High School.  He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, and later worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Buffalo District in Point Place.  He received the Commander’s Award for Civilian...

  Paul Thomas Sochacki, age 73, of Toledo, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania. He was born April 27, 1947 in Toledo, OH to Thaddeus and Eugenia (Matuszewski) Sochacki. Paul was a graduate of Macomber High School, Class of 1965. He began his employment career at the Canon Paper Company and went on to work in the printing department and machine repair at Libbey Glass, retiring at age 65 after 30 years of service.  Paul was a US Coast Guard Veteran of...

  George Edward Young, age 74, of Toledo passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born April 2, 1946 in Toledo, OH to Ralph and Genevieve (Cashman) Young. George attended DeVilbiss High School and graduated from Start High School. He was employed as a letter carrier for the USPS Franklin Park Station for 33 years, retiring from there at age 55. A Veteran of the US Marine Corps, George served in the Vietnam War. He later joined the Ohio Army...

  Patricia Ann “Pat” Bercher, 93, passed away  Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Ursuline Center of Toledo. She was born September 24, 1927 at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo, OH. Her parents were Emil and Ramona (Heck) Cartensen. A graduate of St. Ursula Academy, Pat earned her BA at Mary Manse College, Masters in Theology at Dayton University, and completed a five year Lay Ministry Program. She taught 30 years in the Catholic Schools, 23 of them at Regina Coeli. An...

  Joan Helen Anello, 87, of  Point Place, passed away at home after a brief illness on December 16, 2020. She was born October 3, 1933 in Toledo, OH to John and Helen (Orosz) Pereszlay.  Joan enjoyed her job at “The Paper Clip” at Southland Shopping Center where she was employed for 20 years. A loving mom and homemaker, she was actively involved with her daughters’ girl scout activities. Joan and 7 close friends started a Pinochle club, meeting at each...

  Jean E. Kaczmarek, age 91, of Toledo’s Point Place and Shoreland Community, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. She was born on October 27, 1929 in Toledo, OH to Stanley and Theresa (Wilichowski) Walczak.  Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker. She was a former parishioner of St. Vincent de Paul, and a current parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Jean loved gardening,...

Bernice Cecelia Wasielewski, age 95, of Toledo, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania. She was born on August 1, 1925 in Toledo, OH to Stephen and Mary (Langa) Czerniejewski. Bernice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker. A wonderful cook and baker who could prepare all the Polish specialties, she was happiest caring for and being with her family. She was a charter parishioner of Regina Coeli Catholic Church and member of...

Ann Louise Zielinski, age 88, of Toledo, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. She was born on February 20, 1932 in Toledo, OH to Joseph and Martha (Kujawa) Waltz. A graduate of Libby High School, Ann worked in the Acklin Stamping office, and the Plaskon Credit Union as a clerk. She raised her family on Waverly and lived most of her adult life in Toledo and Oregon, OH. Ann was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...

Virginia Margaret (Treadwell) Houck, 97, longtime resident of Toledo, found eternal rest with the Lord on December 8, 2020. She was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania and graduated from Central Catholic High School, Toledo. She worked for many years at Mather Spring and retired from Libbey Glass. She spent years traveling, golfing and bowling well into her 90’s. She kept busy after retirement by working at Toledo Speedway, Raceway Park and finally retired at the age of 92 from Miracle...

Jim Manire Hukalo, age 89, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 7, 1931 in Marshall County, Tennessee to Ramsom and Mattie (Manire) Alford. Jim was a graduate of Jesup W. Scott High School in Toledo and employed at Ohio Citizens Bank for 10 years. A talented roller skater, she proudly earned the title of Miss Toledo on Rollerskates, and kept up her skating skills throughout her life. She especially...

  Delphine B. Purnia, age 92, of Toledo, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Lakes of Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. Delphine was born on September 16, 1928 in Toledo to Jim and Clara (Nowak) Toda.  She was employed by the Libbey Glass Company in Toledo for 32 years, retiring from the packing department in 1989. Delphine enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting, and crocheting. She also loved visiting casinos. She will be greatly missed by those who loved...

David John Socha, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Toledo facility surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 20, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio to John and Wanda (Walczak) Socha.  Dave was a graduate of Regina Coeli Grade School, St. Francis De Sales High School and the University of Toledo where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He began his teaching career at St. Mary’s Grade School in...

Daniel Paul Kwiatkowski, age 82, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2020 at home with his beloved wife Maria by his side. He was born on September 9, 1938 in Toledo, OH to Stanley and Rose (Dolski) Kwiatkowski. Daniel was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School, Class of 1956. A skilled athlete, he attended the University of Georgia on a full athletic scholarship and was a proud inductee in the DeVilbiss Football Hall of Fame. He also played for the Toledo...

  Eleanor M. Urbanski, age 92, formerly of Toledo, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Gaymont Care & Rehab Center in Norwalk, OH. She was born on December 7, 1927 in Toledo, OH to Reese and Mary (McLaughlin) Wineman. Eleanor married Eugene “Gene” Urbanski on January 25, 1947. They celebrated 60 years together before his passing in 2007. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, Eleanor enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Her...