All Obituaries

Donald Kevin Kornowa, age 51, a lifelong resident of Point Place, passed away suddenly July 2, 2020. Donny was born April 17, 1969 in Toledo, Ohio to loving parents Donald and Joan Kornowa. Donny was so special in the hearts of many people and had a smile that always lit up a room.  Fun to be around, he brought laughter to others wherever he went. Donny was family oriented and engaged in the lives of others. He would go out of his way to show interest in his family:  cracking...

Joseph Francis Schweickert, 90, of Toledo, OH passed away on July 1 with his loving wife Sharon at his side. He was born May 25, 1930 to Joseph and Mary Schweickert, and was the youngest of four children. Joe grew up on Vermont Street, attended St. Mary’s Catholic grade school and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1948. Joe first met Sharon, his loving wife of nearly 63 years, when they were both students at the University of Toledo.  They later crossed paths at...

Patricia Ann Fulwider, age 83, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Franciscan Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on October 23, 1936 in Ravenna, Ohio to Roy and Florence (Morgan) Carey.  Pat grew up in Toledo’s Old North End where she attended St. Michael’s Elementary School.  She was a 1954 graduate of Central Catholic High School.  Pat married Bernie Cook and together they raised four children: Dr. Michael (Kathy)...

    Nancy Jean Spitnale, age 85, of Sunset Blvd., Toledo passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 17, 1935 in Toledo, OH to Willard and Mildred (Curtis) Evans. Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker, and fun friend to many. She was employed as a barmaid at Jerry & Ben’s Retreat, and for the Polish National Alliance where she was a member. Nancy was also a member of UCT Toledo...

  Barbara Ann Reighard, 77, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Promedica Toledo Hospital.  She was born on June 3, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, to Michael and Mary Katherine Lozinski.  Barbara graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1961.  She attended Mary Manse College, and graduated in 1965 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with minors in Social Studies and Psychology.  She went on to attend the University of Toledo,...

  Judith Ann “Judy” Shinaberry, age 82, of Toledo, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 12, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 12, 1938 in Toledo, OH to Walter and Mabel (Mallo) Renz. Judy was a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She was employed as a legal secretary for 50 years, lastly for Mark Robinson Attorney At Law, retiring in 2008. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Clement Catholic Church. Judy was a great mom and...

Sunrise April 27, 1920 Sunset June 2, 2020   Dorothy J. (Sliwinski-Borer) Alt, you achieved a milestone by celebrating 100 years on this earth. Now, Jesus in his wisdom is giving you your greatest reward and letting you go home to be with the love of your life, your husband Bob and your beloved grandson Jeffrey. You were born to Joseph Sliwinski and Helen Mikolajczyk on April 27, 1920. Your life was not easy due to the times, so you had to leave school to help care for the home and...

  Donald Gene Miller, age 84, of Toledo’s Shoreland Community, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital. He was born on April 9, 1936 in Continental, OH. Don was a US Marine Corps Veteran. He worked for the Lucas County Toledo Area Sanitary District for 40 years - as a Garage Mechanic, Night Supervisor and Supervisor. After his retirement from the Sanitary District, he kept busy as an assistant at Hardwood Connection. Don was a huge fan of Ohio State...

   Joyce Ann Baden, age 82, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Regency Hospital. She was born on June 12, 1937, in Toledo, OH, to Leo and Rose (Kruer) Hill. Joyce worked as a cook and dietician for Little Sisters of the Poor, and the Jesse James Drive-In. Her other places of employment included the F. W. Woolworth Co. in downtown Toledo and the Southland Shopping Center, the Daisy Cleaning Co., and the Cleaning Genie Co. She was a longtime parishioner of the former...

  Donald Joseph Kujawa, 84, of Toledo, passed away on May 17, 2020. He was born on March 6, 1936 to John and Sophie (Denesik) Kujawa in Toledo. Donald was a graduate of Macomber High School. He retired from Doehler Jarvis as a Tool & Die Man in 1998 after 40 years, and was a member of the UAW Local 12, the Quarter Century Club, and the Doehler Jarvis retirement group. A lifelong parishioner of St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, Donald was an usher as well as a member of the Holy Name...

  Heather Jo Sheppard, age 36, of Toledo, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. Born November 25, 1983 in Mansfield, OH to Steve and Katherine (Christine) Winters, she was a graduate of Loudonville High School in Loudonville, OH. Heather was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She cherished her family and was a wonderful mom to her children and stepson. She coached soccer teams with her husband Scott, and enjoyed taking classes with her...

  Joel William “Big Monday” Monday, age 47, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, May 11, 2020. He was born on March 1, 1973 in Detroit, MI to Leon and Constance (Berg) Monday. Joel was a graduate of Whitmer High School, Class of ’91, and received his Associate Degree from the University of Toledo. His places of employment included Estes Express Lines and Batanian Tree Service, but his true passions were bodybuilding, nutrition and fitness. Joel was...

  Michelle Marie Olender, age 52, of Toledo’s Shoreland Community, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 11, 1967 in Toledo, OH. She worked at M&J’s Restaurant, and at the Point Place Kroger Store for 28 ½ years, at both the Summit St. and Suder Ave. locations. A talented athlete with the medals to prove it, Michelle was very active in the Special Olympics, where she excelled in bowling, golf, track,...

  On May 3, 2020 at the age of 101 our beloved auntie Rita passed away at Genacross Lutheran Assisted Living, Toledo where she had resided the past seven years. She was born on September 22, 1918 in Cravanzana, a commune in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region of Piedmont to Giovanni and Paola (Giordanello) Bonello. During World War 2 she fell in love with Albert E. Wain, an American soldier who became a highly decorated combat medic during the Italian campaign, including...

  Marjorie A. Youngs, age 84, of Toledo, passed away at home on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Marjorie was born on May 7, 1935 in Toledo, OH, to Leo and Madeline (Mittendorf) Smith. She was employed by The Toledo Board of Education in food service for 18 years, primarily at DeVeaux Junior High School, retiring in 1993. Marjorie enjoyed bowling on the Modern Miracle Ladies Bowling League at Miracle Lanes for over 25 years and served as their treasurer. She was also past president of the AARP...

Dorothy P. (Swigon) Wnorowski, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2020. She was born in Toledo, OH to Edward and Helen Zaborowski, and is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Chester J. Wnorowski; her two daughters, Patricia (Tunia) Bridge and Susie Davenport of Toledo, OH; and her stepson, Daniel Wnorowski. Stepson Tom Wnorowski passed away in 2013. Her son David Swigon predeceased her. Dorothy’s first husband Melvin F. Swigon died on April 13, 1984. Also predeceasing...

Sandra Marie “Sandy” Haynes, age 72, formerly of Toledo, passed away in her home in Fairfield, TN on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. She was born on November 25, 1947 in Toledo, OH to James and Marjorie (Yost) Young. Sandy was a graduate of Whitmer High School, “Class of ‘65”. She was employed as a telephone operator for Ohio Bell for many years, and as an administrative assistant for Northwestern Mutual. Sandy loved her home in Tennessee and was currently taking...

  Edwin Joseph Wilczynski, age 98, of Toledo’s Point Place Community passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital. He was born September 21 in Toledo, OH to Thomas and Sophia (Zdawczyk) Wilczynski. Ed worked for the railroad prior to working for Prestolite Corp., retiring in 1984. He was a WWII US Army Air Corp Veteran and member of the American Legion. An exercise enthusiast and avid golfer, Ed enjoyed golfing with the retirees and the church golf...

  Edward L. “Ed” Szyskowki, age 88, of Toledo, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Toledo facility. He was born June 5, 1931 in Toledo, OH to Leo and Lillian (Szkatulski) Szyskowski. Ed was a mail carrier for the US Postal Service for 30 years. A Sergeant in the US Marine Corps and Veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of VFW Post 5530. Ed was a longtime parishioner of Regina Coeli Catholic Church and active member of the...

  Debra Jo Jankowski passed away unexpectedly at home on April 15, 2020. She was born November 17, 1954 in Toledo, OH to Joseph and Doretta (Cass) Jankowski. A gifted athlete and honor student, Deb was one of the first female sports participants at Roy C Start High School, lettering in both track and softball. Deb received her Bachelor Degree towards Veterinary Medicine from the University of Toledo. She worked for the Jeep Corporation for several years before beginning a lifelong...

  Irene Barbara Nagle, age 93, of Toledo, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. She was born on June 1, 1926 in Toledo, OH to Casimer and Helen (Szymanski) Jankowski. Irene was a graduate of Woodward High School. She began her employment career at LaSalles Department Store downtown as head of the shoe department and as an accomplished sales associate throughout the store. She later worked at the Serendipity Gift and Bridal Shop in the Cricket West shopping center as a Bridal...

  Stanley Gecik, age 58, of Toledo, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He was born on April 12, 1961 in Toledo, OH to George and Marcella (Wikarski) Gecik. Stanley graduated from St. Clement Grade School and Whitmer High School. He worked for Rivereast Custom Cabinets as a laminator for 10 years, and before that at Oberly Welding, Tibbetts, and Vista Cabinets. He was known as an excellent cook, skilled pool player and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his many...

Deloris M. Farmer, age 96, of Sylvania, OH passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Anne Hospital. She was born in Toledo, OH to Stephen and Florence (Oberski) Lampkowski. Deloris was a graduate of Woodward High School. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was a devoted homemaker, cook, and baker who cherished family and friends and her Polish heritage. Deloris loved listening to the Sunday morning Polka Party, bowling, and going to dances in her...

  Carol JoAnn Caputo, age 81, of Toledo, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Goerlich Center in Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 16, 1938 in Toledo, OH to Jesse and Margery (Lammers) Thompson.  Carol worked as a property manager for the Schroeder Company in Toledo from 1990 to 1998, and before that as an apartment manager in California.  She was a parishioner of Regina Coeli Catholic Church and member of their Altar Rosary Society. She...

  Ann Jackowski, age 68, of Temperance, MI passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born on December 7, 1951 in Toledo, OH to Albin and Agnes (Liwo) Jackowski. Ann was a graduate of St. Hedwig grade school and Woodward High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Ohio State Universty and Master of Arts from Oklahoma City University. Upon graduating, she resided in Oklahoma City for 28 years and was employed by the Federal Aviation...

  Michael A. “Mike” Szymanski, 70, of Sylvania, Ohio passed away March 23, 2020 peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born September 29, 1949 in Toledo, OH to Chester and Dorothy May (Daine) Szymanski. Mike graduated from Roger’s High School in Toledo. He loved music and played guitar in a band in high school called L.D. and the Destroyers. After graduating he worked for Champion Spark Plug until they moved their facility to Iowa. Instead of picking...

Marc Edward Coder, age 66, formerly of Bennett Rd., Toledo, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1953 to Charles and Barbara (Bauchman) Coder. Marc attended Start High School and worked in the rail yards for Con-Rail for 10 years. Marc was an avid collector of model cars, coins, and Zippo lighters. A true car aficionado and Nascar fan, he enjoyed and was quite skilled at fixing up old cars as well. He was a member of Grace Lutheran...

  Bette M. Jagodzinski, age 95, of Toledo, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 14, 1924 in Toledo, OH to Walter and Stella C. (Grzelek) Michalak. Betty was a longtime parishioner of St. Adalbert Catholic Church and member of their Altar Rosary Society. An avid bowler in her younger years, she enjoyed bowling on the Regina Coeli Bowling League for 25 years. Betty was a devoted and loving wife,...

  Carl John Michalski, the “Old Polish Cowboy”, age 82, passed away peacefully at home in Millbury, OH on Thursday, March 12, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 11, 1938 in Toledo, OH to Raymond Michalski and Angeline (Kujawa-Michalski) Lukasik. Carl was a graduate of Macomber High School and a Veteran of the US Army Reserve. He worked for the Jeep Corporation, and at the Chrysler Machining Plant, retiring as a supervisor in 2002. Carl was a member...

  Mary Ann (DeMatteo) Cervi, 91, of Toledo, Ohio, died peacefully on March 8, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born in Columbus, OH, in 1928, the oldest of three children, and wife of 54 years to her beloved Carmine Cervi, who preceded her in death in 2007.   Mary Ann was the first in her family to earn a college degree. She worked her way through college, first attending Capital University, and then The Ohio State University where she graduated in 1950 with a Bachelor of...

Geraldine Delphine “Goona” Orgel, age 87, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 3, 1932 in Toledo, OH to Roman and Joan (Malewski) Folczynski. Geraldine worked at Tiedtke’s Downtown Toledo as Department Manager of Millinery, and as Manager of Bridal Aisle at Woodville Mall. She loved to travel, having visited most of the United States, parts of Canada, and the cities of London and Paris, and...

  Thomas James Marcinkowski, age 72, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was born on December 31, 1947 in Toledo, OH to John Daniel and Sabina (Naperstek) Marcinkowski. Thomas was a glassworker for Libbey Owens Ford in Rossford, OH for many years, retiring in 1999. A motorcycle enthusiast, he loved riding his Harley and was a lifetime member of HOG. He also loved doing his yardwork. He was a former parishioner of Regina Coeli Catholic Church.   Thomas is...

David William Hall, age 72, of Toledo, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 10, 1947 in Toledo, OH to Melvin and Phyllis (Boyce) Hall. David was born and raised in Point Place and returned there 12 years ago, residing with his “Soulmate” Julie Blaze and beloved German Shepherd Sheba. He attended Woodward High School and the University of Toledo and spent his employment career working for...

Karen Irene Nees-Adams, age 81, of Ottawa Lake, MI passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital. She was born June 20, 1938 in Charleston Twp, IL to George and Gladys Rae (Whiles) Nees. A graduate of Whitmer High School, she received her Bachelors degree in Social Work from the University of Toledo, and was employed in that field 30 years, including 10 years as Head Administrator for Swanton Health Care. A lifelong learner, Karen loved playing the piano and took piano...

John Allan “Jack” McConaghie, age 78, of Toledo, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at the St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born December 19, 1941 in Detroit, MI to John and Victoria (Muir) McConaghie. Jack was a Veteran of the US Air Force. A roofer his entire working career, he did roofing as a member of Roofers Union Local 134 for Enterprise and Seagate, and was at one time co-owner of Central Roofing. He was a member of American Legion Post 587 and Masonic Lodge 536 in...

  Betty Irene Thomas, age 91, formerly of Toledo’s Point Place Community, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2020 at Kingston of Perrysburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 24, 1928 in Hopewell, KY to Charles and Alene (Hannah) Love. Betty was employed as a sales associate for the LaSalle’s Department Store in downtown Toledo A member of the West Central Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great...

JoAnn (Scheuer) McKelvey passed away peacefully on February 10, 2020. She was 91 years old. JoAnn grew up in Metamora, OH and lived her entire adult life in Toledo. She was a devoted wife to Robert “Bob” McKelvey, and a loving and dedicated mother to their six children. Although she was an exceptionally talented musician who gave her life to church music, JoAnn will be remembered for her gift of making everyone she met feel special and for being a friend to all. A 1946 Central...

Mary Helen Augustyniak Garmon, age 72, of Toledo, passed away at home on Saturday, February 8, 2020. She was born October 24, 1947 in Toledo, OH to Robert and Helen (Richards) Hagan. Mary was a graduate of St. Catherine Grade School and Roy C. Start High School. She was employed as a customer service supervisor for Medical Mutual Insurance for over 30 years, retiring in 2002, and more recently as a lobby hostess for the McDonalds at 1560 E. Alexis Rd.  Mary was a member of the Fraternal...

Michael Charles Bodi passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  He was born on April 4, 1958 at Toledo Hospital to Donald and Audrey (Contat) Bodi. He attended Regina Coeli Catholic Grade School and was a 1976   graduate of Whitmer High School. Mike married Elaine Roehrig on September 25, 1988 at Toledo Botanical Gardens, Toledo. He was a Jeep employee for 30 years and upon retirement in 2006, he went full time with his...

  Florence Rita Sheroian, age 98 of Toledo, Ohio passed away at the Rosary Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio on Monday, February 3, 2020 and was surrounded by her loving family.    Florence touched many lives throughout the community and her family. As the Matriarch of a large family she was blessed with eight children, 22 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Her life inspired many with her beautiful typed letters and cards until very recently. Photo taking, reading daily...

  Donald Herbert Reighard, 77, of Erie, MI passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, Ohio.   He was born October 29, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio to Herbert and Eleanor Reighard.  He was employed for over 25 years at Mason Consolidated Schools as a science teacher.  He served in the Peace Corps from 1963-1965 in Gabon, Africa.  He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed fishing and playing cards.  He will be lovingly remembered for his constant witty...

Rose Marie Leonhardt, age 91, of Toledo, OH passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 27, 1928 in Toledo to Felix and Rose (Zientek) Kowalski.  Rose was employed as a bookkeeper for Merchants Accounting and Tax for 34 years, retiring at age 62. She was a member of the Eleanor Kahle Senior Center, the Conn-Weisenberger Post 587 Auxiliary, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 197. She was a longtime...

  Michael John “Mick” Quinn Jr., age 68, of Toledo, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was born on July 27, 1951 to Michael John and Rita (Pedro) Quinn Sr.  Mick was a graduate of St. Catherine of Siena Grade School and Start High School.  Known as a “Jack-of all trades” in the concrete business, he worked for Quinn Concrete for over 40 years, retiring in 2009. He was a fan of wrestling and NASCAR, and loved going fishing on Lake...

  Betty Ann Bais, age 71, of Toledo, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Toledo facility surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 20, 1948 in Toledo, OH to Floyd and Elizabeth (Jozsa) Murray. A graduate of Woodward High School, she worked at James Pharmacy for 25 years, and later in the billing and claims department at Omni Care. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Adalbert Catholic Church. Betty was a loving wife, mother, Nana,...

Douglas Peter “Dougie” Bick, age 44, of Toledo, passed away at home on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was born on December 19, 1975 in Toledo, OH to Peter and Aline (Gilley) Bick. Douglas was a graduate of Whittier Grade School, Roy C. Start High School, and Bowling Green State University. He was employed as a bartender at DeLaney’s Lounge for the past 10 years, and before that as a stock worker for the Kroger Store on Alexis Rd.  He was a DJ for Professional Sounds, and...

Matthew James Gorajewski, age 36, of Toledo, passed away at home on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born on November 30, 1983 in Toledo, OH to Dale and Robin (Eckert) Gorajewski. Matthew completed his GED after attending Whitmer High School. An excellent cook, he worked for several area restaurants including Olive Garden, Forest View Lanes, and most recently Al Smith’s on Secor Rd. Matthew had a great sense of humor and was always making people laugh. He loved animals, and listening...

  Joanne Ruth Nadolny, age 94, of Toledo, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Otterbein of Monclova surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 19, 1926 in Toledo, OH to John and Bertha (Woerner) Ritzenthaler. Joanne was a graduate of Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Whitmer High School. She was owner and operator of Joanne’s Beauty Salon on Detroit and Norwood from 1952 - 1959 after which she devoted her time to caring for her family and home. A loving wife,...

Timothy Francis Bowes, age 71, of Temperance, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born on June 17, 1948 in Akron, OH to Albert and Mary Margaret (Martin) Bowes. Timothy was a graduate of Gesu Grade School and DeVilbiss High School. A US Army Veteran and member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 35, he was employed as an assembly worker for the Jeep Corp. for many years. Timothy was an avid golfer in his youth. He also was a fan...

Judith Ann “Judy” Bialecki, age 72, of Sylvania, OH passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 17, 1947 in Toledo, OH to Stanley and Emily (Mankowski) Czyzewski. Judy was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of ’65 and the University of Toledo. She was manager of the McDonald’s at Franklin Park for 10 years, and a paraprofessional with the Sylvania School System, retiring in...

  Donald John Seeman, age 92, longtime resident of Toledo’s Old West End, died Sunday, January 5 at the Grove at Oakleaf Village. He was born April 20, 1927 in Toledo, OH to Charles and Lucy (Benedict) Seeman. Don was a graduate of Scott High School and the University of Toledo where he completed his Master’s Degree in English Literature. A Veteran of the US Army and the OSS, he took part in several covert missions following WWII. Upon finishing his service and completing...