Obituary Listing

Aug 10, 2023

Shirley A. Balla, 87, formerly of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Otterbein of Pemberville. Shirley was born September 18, 1935, in Genoa, Ohio, to Emery and Irene (Schumacher) Wilka. In 1953, Shirley graduated from Waite High School. On January 23, 1960, she married William Balla Jr. Shirley was a member of Memorial United Church...

Aug 9, 2023

Gauge Scott-Guerin, 26 of Oregon, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Gauge was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 8, 1997 to Elizabeth Scott and Michael Guerin.

Gauge liked to play video games with his brother and friends. He always liked to go to his grandmas in Port Clinton and go fishing. He was the...

Aug 7, 2023

Mark C. Cray, 63, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Monday, August 7, 2023, at his home. Mark was born April 28, 1960, in Toledo, Ohio, to Charles and Doris (Haas) Cray. In 1978, he graduated from St. John's Jesuit High School. On September 1, 1984, he married the love of his life, Luann...

Aug 3, 2023

Louise M. Dieckmann, 92, of Oregon, Ohio, formerly of Stadium Road, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Landings of Oregon. Louise was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 22, 1931 to George Charles and Flora Elizabeth (Walther) Hamilton. She was married to Robert Dieckmann in 1951 until his passing in 2009. She was also preceded in...

Aug 3, 2023

Norma Jean Newell, passed away August 3, 2023 to join her parents, Doshie and Arch Hurst, husband, Gerald A., daughters, Jill Jeanette, Anna and Howard Newell in a better place.

She had an interesting and productive life, working 30 years at St. Charles Hospital, Ohio Bell, Sears and Ohio Employee Health Department. She later volunteered at Channel...

Aug 1, 2023

Dr. Otto P. "Patrick" Steiner, 85, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Otto was born on March 17, 1938 in Toledo to Otto and Eloise (Blankenship) Steiner. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army 5th Division for nine years. Otto was...

Jul 29, 2023

Lindsay "Lulu" Wysowaty unexpectedly left this world, Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel, and grandparents. She will forever be remembered by husband, Essa; daughters, Samatha and Katie; mother, Jennifer; sisters, Tina (Craig) and Kelly (Stephen); nieces and nephews, Jordan (Logan), Seth, Riley, Logan and ivy; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and countless...

Jul 29, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James G. Sanford, 87, of Curtice, Ohio on Saturday, July 29, 2023 following an 11-month battle with renal cell carcinoma. Jim was born in Plainwell, MI on November 27, 1935 to Gilbert and Vivian (Tank) Sanford, III. When Jim was just a year old, his family moved back...

Jul 29, 2023

Jeffery Schroeder, 66, of West Toledo, passed away on July 29, 2023, at his home. Jeffrey was born on February 13, 1957. Jeffery grew up in East Toledo and attended Jay Shuer School. Jeffery worked at Lott Industries for over 30 years, retiring in 2014.

Jeffery enjoyed watching sports, railroad shows, and Gunsmoke on T.V. He played...

Jul 29, 2023

Joyce Elaine Martin, 70, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Joyce was born June 18, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio to Floyd and Marie (Tolles) Koester. In 1971, Joyce graduated from Clay High School and furthered her education at Owens Technical College. On December...

Jul 27, 2023

Michael J. Methena, 62, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Promedica Toledo Hospital. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 30, 1961 to John W. and Carol J. (Bender) Methena Sr. After graduating from Clay High School, Mike proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After his service, he worked...

Jul 23, 2023

Kay A. Harrison, 79, of Genoa, Ohio and formerly of east Toledo passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital. Kay was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 24, 1944 to Harry P. And Sylvia (Collier) Glenn. Kay was an active member at Unity United Methodist Church while living in Toledo, Once moving to Genoa, she...

Jul 22, 2023

David Arthur Driftmeyer, 60 of Oregon Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday July 22, 2023. David was born on August 12,1962 to Carolyn and Dale Driftmeyer. David was a devoted loving father, friend, and son. He worked as a store manager for many major stores including Children's Palace, Gabriel Brothers, and Kmart. He was the life of any party and...

Jul 19, 2023

Jamie Diane Frazee, 45, of Walbridge, OH, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2023 after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph & Betty Frazee and James & Ruth McCormick.

Jamie is survived by her parents, Gary & Diane Frazee; siblings, Tyler Frazee, Tiffany Frazee Hornyak & her daughter, Krystal...

Jul 18, 2023

Jon Minnick, age 59, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on July 18, 2023.

Jon was born on September 17, 1963 to Gary and Janet Minnick in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Clay High School. Jon was a tradesman, he studied auto mechanics in high school, handy with all things that needed repaired, built, fixed and more. He never...

Jul 14, 2023

Dorothy V. Black, 99, formerly of Pemberville, Ohio and most recently of Joshua, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Friday, July 14, 2023. Dorothy was born April 11, 1924, in Adrian, Michigan to Perd and Alta (Trumbull) Cole. On October 22, 1954, she married her loving husband, Rev. Harold Black. Dorothy was employed with Maumee Valley...

Jul 12, 2023

Douglas E. Knopp, 75, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 12, 1947 to Daniel D. and Mabel M. (Epker) Knopp. He graduated from Waite High School, Class of 1965. After graduating, Doug would proudly serve his country in the United...

Jul 10, 2023

Sheri A. Caldwell went from the loving arms of her husband, Bill, to our Lord Jesus Christ's loving arms in the early morning of July 10, 2023. She was born on February 10, 1966, to Ron and Linda (Breisacher) Schudel in Toledo, Ohio. She attended St. Thomas Catholic School, where her love for learning, teaching, competing, and inspiring others...

Jul 8, 2023

Marcia A. LaHote, 67, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. Marcia was born to William and Donna (Leslie) Reynolds September 11, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio. In 1973, Marcia graduated from Waite High School and later from Owens Community College. On July 10, 1976, she married Robert LaHote. She was employed...

Jul 7, 2023

Raymond W. Greenlese Jr., 73, of Millbury, passed away peacefully at Otterbein Pemberville on Friday, July 7, 2023 with his family by his side. Ray was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 17, 1949 to Raymond Sr. and Helene (Baker) Greenlese. He was a 1969 graduate of Lake High School. Ray had worked for 23 years for Guardian and...