All Obituaries

John Edwin “Fred” Niese, age 63, of Lambertville, MI passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital. He was born May 15, 1959 in Toledo, OH to Leo and Nancy (Nowak) Niese. John was a graduate of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grade School and Bowsher High School. He was employed as a master mechanic at Lays Transmission on Phillips Ave. for 37 years, and most recently at Midway Products for 7 years. He was a former parishioner of OLPH Catholic Church. John loved...

Charmaine Marie Frances Napierala, age 93, of Toledo’s Point Place community passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Arbors at Oregon surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 25, 1929 in Point Place to Orton and Frances (Kellermeier) Orton Lazette. Charmaine was baptized, received first communion, and was married at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She was confirmed at Our Lady Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral. She graduated from Whitney Vocational High...

Theodore J. “Ted” Michalski, age 96, of Toledo passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 5, 1926, in Toledo, OH to Michael and Stefania (Konieczka) Michalski. Ted was a Veteran of the US Army, having served in WWII. He worked at the Jeep Plant on Central Ave. and North Cove Blvd. as an assembler, as well as in the departments of Fire Maintenance, Small Paints, and Sanitation. He...

Sean William Cousino, age 29, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1993 in Toledo, OH to Wade and Kelley (Brown) Cousino. Sean was a graduate of Sylvania Northview High School. His most recent place of employment was Stohl Carpet Cleaning in Toledo. He enjoyed listening to music and writing his own songs. Sean loved life. He was an angelic soul who could draw you in with his magnetic personality; you couldn’t help but...

Rose Marie Amborski, age 87, of Toledo departed this life Monday, January 30, 2023 at the Point Place Care and Rehabilitation Center where she had resided the past 5 years. She was born January 23, 1936 in Toledo, OH to Adam and Anna (Kotovich) Majewski. Rose Marie was a graduate of St. Adalbert Grade School and Whitney Vocational High School. Her places of employment included Tiedtke’s in downtown Toledo, and the Kmart on Manhattan Blvd., where she worked in accounting, as a...

Dolores Kathryn Boggs, age 86, formerly of Toledo and Kettering, OH passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Brookdale Monroe Assisted Living. She was born on September 17, 1936 in Avella, PA to John and Kathryn (Brinsky) Sporka. Dolores retired at age 55 as an Account Representative for Travelers Insurance after 30 years of service. For 11 years she was the primary caregiver for her mother and daughter until their passing. A talented crafter, she had a passion for craft shows, and enjoyed...

Irene Mary Smigielski, “Busie” age 70, of Toledo’s Point Place community passed away at home on Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was born on July 29, 1952 in Toledo, OH to Thaddeus and Maria (Broniek) Nitkiewicz Sr. Irene was a graduate of St. Adalbert’s and Central Catholic High School. She spent many great years employed at Montgomery Ward, Charter One Bank and most recently Chase Bank. Irene enjoyed her annual visits to Holden Beach with her family and spending time...

  Alfred “Al” Sniegowski, age 95, formerly Capistrano Ave. passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 17, 1927 in Toledo, OH to Casper “Pete” and Mary (Pivonka) Sniegowski.  Al was a graduate of Libbey High School and a Veteran of the US Army. He was employed by Doehler Jarvis in the areas of design, engineering, and shipping for 42 years, retiring in 1988.  After his retirement,...

 Shirley Ann Wirick, age 86, of Temperance, MI, passed away Thursday, January 12 at Kingston of Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 6, 1936 in Toledo, OH. A graduate of Whitney Vocational High School, she worked in the jewelry department at Montgomery Ward for over 20 years, retiring in the late 80’s. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker. She was a longtime parishioner of Regina Coeli Catholic Church...

RoseMarie Diem, age 80, of Oregon, OH passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Orchard Villa Care Center. She was born on November 15, 1942 in Toledo, OH to John and Florence (Kosman) Jagielski. RoseMarie attended St. Hedwig Elementary School, Central Catholic, and Whitney Vocational High School. Her places of employment included Gross Electric, Lazy-Boy in Monroe, MI, Dundee High School, and the University of Michigan where she worked as a bookkeeper in the Recreation and Sports...

Iva “Jane” Cremeens, age 73, of Toledo’s Point Place community passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 13, 1949 in Cloversplint, KY to Cleveland and Nannie (Adams) Bowling. She attended Lagrange Elementary School, Woodward High School and Stautzenburger College. Her places of employment included Control Rubber, EPI, and the former Americare Nursing Home in Oregon, OH. Jane was...

 Rose Marie Zawistowski, 89, of Toledo, passed away in her home on Thursday, January 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Toledo, OH on June 26, 1933 to Joseph and Philomena (Szymanski) Zdunczyk.  Rose was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great and great-great-grandmother and homemaker. Her home was always immaculate and her family well fed. She was an excellent cook and baker who was proud of her Polish heritage and loved preparing and sharing golumpki,...

Barbara Ann (Borer) White was born to Dorothy J (Sliwinski) Borer-Alt and Robert B. Borer on August 26, 1946. She was raised in Toledo, Ohio. A graduate of St. Clement grade school and Notre Dame Academy, she also attended the University of Toledo majoring in Education. She married Paul White on October 21, 1967. Barbara is survived by husband Paul, daughter Lori (Jeffrey) Hubbard, and son Christopher (Alysia) White. She was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey. She is also survived by...

Renee Pauline Glesmer, age 90, of Toledo passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 21, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio to Sam and Corrine (Mercurio) Lupica. Renee was a graduate of St. Ursula Academy. She was employed as a hostess and manager at the Bungalow Restaurant for 40 years. A talented seamstress and crafter, she enjoyed making clothes and working with macrame. She was a former member of St....

Eleanor Emily Benner, 89, of Toledo, OH passed away December 21, 2022.  She and her twin brother Arnold were born in Erie, MI on July 12, 1933, to Walter and Emily (Wojciechowski) Strzelecki (of Poland).  She was a 1951 graduate of Bedford High School.  Eleanor married James E. Benner of Toledo, on August 22, 1953 at St. Joseph Church in Erie, MI. Eleanor worked both full time and part time until she was 70 years old.  She was employed by Auto Lite Credit Union, First...

  Loretta Ann “Mickey” Wisniewski, age 90, of Toledo passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to Henry “Hank” and Anna (Bruczynski) Matuszynski on September 13, 1932 in Toledo.  Loretta graduated from St. Anthony Grade School and Whitney High School.  She worked payroll for Toledo Jewelry Supply, retiring after 30 years.  A former parishioner of St. Hyacinth Catholic...

Shawna Marie Wodarski, age 50, of Toledo passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 3, 1972 in Toledo, OH to Frederick “Buddy” and Barbara (Dombrowski) Latz III. Shawna was a graduate of Sylvania Northview High School. She was employed as a mail processor for the USPS downtown branch for the past 9 years, and before that as a secretary at the Vistula Manor and a hotel manager for the Cross Country Inn. A...

  Michael A. Osenbaugh, 53, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2022.  Michael was born June 14, 1969 in Toledo, Ohio.  He was the son of Raymond Osenbaugh and Norma Woodbury.  Mike graduated in 1987 from Whitmer High School.  He enjoyed his time working as the equipment manager for the Varsity football team.  He helped with various community youth groups in Toledo.  Mike worked at Food Town in Point Place.  He also worked for the Mud Hens...

Sally Ann (Raine) Chojnacki, 75 of Toledo, passed away December 2, 2022. She was born to John B and Josephine Raine in Middletown, Ohio August 30, 1947. Sally was a graduate of Middletown High School, “Class of 1965” and attended the University of Cincinnati. She was employed as a circulation clerk for the Lucas County Library, Point Place Branch, and before that as a sales associate for the Lion Store/Dillards department store for 20 years, Jack Gray Trucking, and Bissell...

Susan J. Kurdys, age 70, of Toledo passed away peacefully at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania on Wednesday, November 30 2022. She was born on July 15, 1952 in Toledo, OH to Raymond and Joan (Langa) Kurdys. Susan was a graduate of St. Anthony Grade School and Central Catholic High School, “Class of 1970”. She was a former member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and a current member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She worked at Owens Illinois in Information Systems for 36 ½ years...

Christopher John Olwick, age 61, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 28, 2022. He was born September 2, 1961 in Toledo, OH to Emil and Louise (Malinowski) Olwick. Chris was a graduate of St. Adalbert Grade School and Macomber High School. He was currently a general manager at Marco’s Pizza where he was employed for over 30 years. Before that he worked at the “Nature’s Gifts” produce market in downtown Toledo. Chris was an avid golfer and enjoyed...

Philip Charles “Phil” Lutheran, age 81, of Toledo, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Ohio Living Hospice on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 22, 1941 in Cleveland, OH to Joseph and Helen (Haberek) Lutheran. A graduate of Macomber High School and a Veteran of the US Army, he worked for the Jeep Corporation at the Stickney Avenue Plant for 17 years, retiring in 2011 and before that at City Auto Stamping and Tillotson...

  Ervin Albert Wisniewski, age 93, of Sylvania and formerly of Linda Dr., Toledo, Lansing, IL and Sun City, NV passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Kingston Care Center with family by his side.  He was born August 10, 1929 in Toledo, OH to George and Helen (Zolciak) Wisniewski. Ervin was a graduate of Macomber High School and served in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed with Travelers Insurance for 28 years, retiring in 1985.  On November 22, 1952, Ervin...

Dennis Paul Kanfield, age 80, of Toledo passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at the University of Toledo Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 15, 1942 in Toledo, OH to Romy and Virginia (Henry) Kanfield. A graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School and Owens Community College, he was employed as a maintenance supervisor for the Neighborhood Health Association for over 14 years and before that for the Ridgewood Manor and Fairview Manor nursing homes. He...

Bradley Matthew “Brad” Ray, 40, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly, although peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.  He was born to Samuel and Susan (Bailey) Ray, Sr.  Brad attended Christ the King school and church, and Whitmer High School class of 2000.  He worked for Sofo Foods for over 20 years, enjoying his time with his Sofo work family.  Brad moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for several years, working for Bruce Rossmeyer Harley Davidson,...

  Esther L. Trzaskowski of Sylvania Township and formerly of West Toledo died in her home on October 15 at the age of 96.  Esther was the oldest child of Adam and Veronica Czubek, born May 25, 1926. She grew up in North Toledo, attending St. Adalbert’s School and graduating from Harriet Whitney Vocational High School.   Prior to starting her family, Esther worked as a secretary at Owens-Corning Fiberglas.  She was an innovative thinker, winning cash awards for...

Frances Vasquez Gordon, age 76, of Toledo passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Nashville, TN. She was born September 17, 1946 in Edcouch, TX to Benito and Gregoria (Almager) Vasquez. Frances was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker who cherished her family and friends above all else. Proud of her Mexican heritage, she was a wonderful cook who loved hosting family dinners and events. She enjoyed listening to Mexican music and watching her...

Isabell “Izzy” Kreft, age 95, formerly of Parkside Boulevard in Toledo passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Woodhaven Healthcare in Bowling Green, OH. Born May, 1927 in Toledo, OH to Walter and Jessie (Rudzinski) Bak, she attended St. Stanislaus Grade School, Libby High School, and night class at Whitney Vocational. She worked for the Lucas County Auditor’s Office for 23 years as Supervisor of Disbursements. Izzy valued formal education although she never had the...

Mary Lou Mata, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on November 21, 1948 in Toledo, OH to Higinio and Anita (Garcia) Covarrubias.  After graduating from Waite High School, Mary opened a Home Day Care, caring for many community children for eighteen years.  She also worked as head cook and luncheon lady for St. Hedwig and St. Adalbert Catholic Schools for ten years, retiring in...

Theresa A. Pakulski, age 92, of Toledo, peacefully entered heaven on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.  She was born on July 10, 1930 in Mt. Pleasant, MI to John and Sophie (Wallace) Demski.  Theresa spent her life loving and nurturing her family. She was a very good Polish cook and a family historian, remembering the names of distant relatives and their relation to each other.  A longtime parishioner of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, she held positions in the Mothers’ Club...

Arthur August Zielinski, age 84, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee, OH. Arthur was born September 25, 1938 in Toledo, OH to Maxamillion and Martha (Kocinski) Zielinski. After graduating from Libby High School, he was employed as a supervisor for Craftmaster, and as a truck driver for Seaway Foodtown. He was a former parishioner of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, and a longtime active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church where he ran the Parish...

  Mary Ann Zmijewski, age 76, formerly of Havenwood Dr. in Toledo, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 in Landings of Oregon.  She was born on December 13, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio to Joseph and Eleanor (Witaszek) Zmijewski.  Mary Ann was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Mary Manse College, and her Master’s in Education from the University of Toledo.  She worked as the Director of Staff Development for Mercy...

Thomas Szczerbiak, age 64, of Toledo passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania. He was born August 18, 1958 in Toledo, OH to Melvin and Eileen (Sieja) Szczerbiak. A 1977 graduate of Macomber High School, he worked for the City of Toledo in various departments for 30 years, retiring as a Heavy Equipment Operator in 2008. Thomas enjoyed stamp and coin collecting. He also loved gardening and cooking, with salsa and cabbage rolls being two of his specialties. He was a...

    Donald Ray Smithhisler, age 66, of Lambertville, MI and formerly of Toledo passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania. He was born on March 14, 1956 in Toledo, OH to Allen Joseph and Angeline Helen (Swiczkowski) Smithhisler. He was a 1974 graduate of Sylvania Northview High School. After obtaining his journeyman’s card, Donald was employed as a Tool & Die maker at Obars Machine & Tool Company, Independent Tool & Die, and Toledo...

Bonnie May Fox, age 73, of Oregon, OH and formerly of Toledo, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Mercy St. Charles Hospital. She was born November 9, 1948 in Covington, KY to Sonney and Viola (Bolling) Covey. Bonnie is survived by her children, Pam Yockey, Daniel Lyle, T.J. Crenshaw, and Sally Horne; siblings, Opal, Dallas (Barbara), Delmer (Mona), Donald (Patricia), David (Carol), and Harold (Wanda) Covey, and Jewell Carroll; 14 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was...

Joseph Michael “Pops” “Dziadz” Bagrowski, age 92, of Toledo passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 16, 1930 in Toledo, OH to John and Stella (Kajtaniak) Bagrowski. Joseph was a graduate of Macomber High School and a Veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. He was employed as a machinist at Doehler Jarvis for 41 years, retiring in 1989. After his retirement, he and his wife Ruth...

  Autum Crystal Gail Harding, age 20, of the Toledo area, passed away at Toledo Hospital on Monday, September 19, 2022.  She was born on April 1, 2002 in Oregon, OH to Jon-David Harding and Brandie (Kille) Guinn.  Autum was a graduate of Bowling Green High School’s class of ’21.  After graduation she found a love for the kind of active work she experienced in manufacturing, most recently at Comfort Line Ltd.    Autum was a true “Flower...

    Evelyn M. Szaradowski, age 102, formerly of Belmont Ave., passed away peacefully Monday, September 19, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 13, 1920 in Toledo, OH to Walter and Michalina (Bieszczad) Malinowski.  Evelyn was employed as a maintenance worker for the former Lucas County Home for the Aged, worked at Deebs Packaging, and was a wonderful homemaker.  A longtime parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, she was a...

    Leroy Joseph Senik, age 79, of Presque Isle, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Toledo Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 25, 1943 in Detroit, MI to Joseph and Geraldine (Kuehner) Senik. Leroy was a graduate of Clarenceville High School in Livonia, MI. After completing training he was employed as a lineman for Detroit Edison for 33 years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of the IBEW, and a Veteran of the US Coast...

Dolores Bernadette Bieniek, age 92, formerly of California Blvd., passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born November 19, 1929 in Toledo, OH to Joseph and Victoria (Majerowski) Augustyniak.  Dolores was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, and employed at Toledo Table Pad Company for a number of years.  She was a wonderful homemaker who loved to cook and bake.  Dolores specialized in making...

    Marilyn Sue Roth, age 79, of Oregon, OH passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Orchard Villa Care Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 25, 1943 in Toledo, OH to Stephen and Mildred (Burgy) Jagodzinski. Marilyn was a graduate of Whitney Vocational High School, and employed as a secretary for Turner Vault in Northwood, OH for 28 years. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Northwood and the church’s Ladies Auxiliary. Marilyn...

Donald John Stuller, 79, of Toledo’s Point Place community  passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice Sylvania surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 26, 1942 in Toledo, OH to John and Wilma (Canter) Stuller. Donald was a graduate of Clay High School. He was an operating engineer with the City of Toledo’s Water Reclamation department for 32 years, and a security guard for the Toledo Museum of Art for 4 years. Donald was a member of the Merchant...

Juventino F. “JR” Lopez Jr., age 80, of Toledo passed away peacefully at home Monday, September 5, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 4, 1942 in Elmira, OH to Juventino and Juanita (Fonseca) Lopez Sr.  JR was a graduate of Scott High. A hard worker throughout his life, his places of employment included City Auto Stamping, Toledo Terminal, L.O.F, the Rec Center, Willys Overland (Jeep), and CSX Railroad. He retired in 2005. He was a longtime active...

Paul Donald Brunner, age 88, of Toledo passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Monclova, OH on Sunday, September 4, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30, 1934 in Northwood, OH to Rollin and Mary (McGinley) Brunner. He attended Northwood High School and was a Veteran of the US Navy. Paul was a long-serving union official with the Jeep Unit of Local 12, UAW.  He was an elected steward, committeeman and vice-chairman.  Further, when Chrysler bought...

Rita Veronica Veres, age 92, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the Franciscan Care Center, Sylvania. She was born September 11, 1929 in Toledo, OH to Francis and Mary (Szender) Jagodzinski. A graduate of Libby High School, Rita worked for Ohio Plate Glass, and at Owens Illinois in Accounts Receivable and Payroll for over 26 years, retiring in 1989. A loving wife, mother, and homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, making chicken soup, and baking...

  Rose Marie J. Jagodzinski, 82 of Maumee, OH passed away August 29th, 2022 with her family in loving care by her side.   Rose Marie was born on September 1, 1939 to Alphonse and Dorothy (Wilczynski) Kowalski.  She graduated from Whitney High School.  On August 31, 1957 she married the “love of her life” Ron Jagodzinski with whom she raised four children – Steve, Dave, Kathy & Karen.She loved spending time with family, friends, and members of St...

  William J. Etue, age 71, of Temperance, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022.  William was born on January 23, 1951 in Toledo to Merlin and Evelyn (Miller) Etue.  After graduating from Mason High School, William spent the next five years at Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union Trade school.  On November 20, 1971, he married the love of his life, Karen.  The couple moved to Corbin, Kentucky, where William worked as a sheet metal worker for CSX Railroad until...

Jann (Brehmer) Mate peacefully left her family and friends here on Earth on August 21, 2022 at age 63. The youngest of four siblings, she is now united in heaven with her parents, Donald and Winifred (McCallin) Brehmer and brother, Donald “Red” Brehmer. Jann is survived by her loving husband David; her son Steven; brother Michael (Jane) Brehmer; sister Dee Young; nephew Joshua and son Nick, nephew Troy (Elizabeth) and children Maddison and Ryan, niece Alysia (Sean) and children...

Michael William Riddle, age 43, of Toledo, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 15, 2022. Mike was born on May 25, 1979 to Kimberly (Sellers) Conrad. For the past fifteen years, he worked for MTS Seating.  Mike loved spending time with his family. He was an avid golfer, who also loved bowling, playing pool, and darts. He will be greatly missed. Michael is survived by his wife, Nicole (Valdez) Riddle; son, Evan Riddle; his mother, Kim Conrad; and extended family. Family and...

Ken Zeman, 82, of Erie, MI passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born on March 20, 1940 to Margarite and Ralph Zeman. He married Janice Reilly on April 8, 1961. Kenny was a city-wide semi driver for several companies including Joseph’s Supermarket and Freightway Inc. and retired in 2000 from H.J. Heinz. Ken was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed Dart ball, Casinos, Hockey, and his Lion/Ohio State football teams. Ken is survived by his...