All Obituaries

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...

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...

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...