Obituary Listing

Feb 27, 2023

Rafaela Sandoval, 82, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born in San Jose de Otates, Mexico on December 15, 1940. From an early age Rafaela began her life of hard work and dedication to her family. In her 20's her family came to the United States. Rafaela's number one priority was providing for...

Feb 26, 2023

Encompassed in the loving arms of his wife, children, grandchildren, sisters, brother and family, James Melvin Croak left this earth to meet his Lord and Savior Sunday, February 26th, 2023. He passed away in peaceful beauty, exhaling his last breath as prayers, an Irish toast and lullabies were sung. It was truly meaningful to have him return to St....

Feb 25, 2023

Jason Matthew Hanudel, went to join the angels with his loving parents by his side on Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 23, 2023.

Jason is survived by his parents, Candase Clark and Alex Hanudel; big sister, Caydance; big brother, Alex Jr.; grandparents, Teresa Hanudel, David Hanudel, Shanan Sorter; and many...

Feb 25, 2023

A funeral service for Harry W. Blausey, 81, of Newark, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023, at First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Barb Salyers officiating. Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at the church, 88 N. 5th St. Newark, Ohio. A graveside service will be held...

Feb 25, 2023

George William Van Doren, 74, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Sylvania, Ohio. George was born September 20, 1948 in Savanah, Georgia to William and Ruth (Morgan) Van Doren. In 1967, George graduated from Waite High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force, honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant in 1971. September...

Feb 25, 2023

Maxine C. Lentz, 88, of Curtice, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Mercy St. Charles Hospital, Oregon, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. Peg was born October 31, 1934 in Walbridge, Ohio to Leonard and Velma (Gust) Apel. She was a graduate of Waite High School, class of 1952. On April 11, 1953, she married the love...

Feb 21, 2023

Gary Earl Meinke, 81, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Gary was born in Port Clinton, Ohio to Hazel (Weidner) and Vernon L. Meinke on Friday, November 14, 1941. Gary lived his elementary school years in Port Clinton. His dad was a marsh caretaker, so his love of the outdoors was instilled into his being at a very young...

Feb 20, 2023

Julie S. (Goodeman) Keith, 60, of Oregon, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family on February 20, 2023. Julie was born in Toledo, Ohio to Ervin and Frances Goodeman on December 27th, 1962. She was a 1980 graduate of Waite High School. She graduated a year early, was a member of the band, and enjoyed playing softball while in...

Feb 18, 2023

Marilyn R. Laviolette, 87, of Northwood, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born in Toledo on June 1, 1935 to Roy and Ruth (Messimore) Daniels.

Marilyn worked as a crossing guard and at Peerless Molded Plastics for several years. She was a faithful member of Mainstreet Church and the...

Feb 18, 2023

Judith Ann Lazar, 74, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, Ohio. Judy was born August 17, 1948, in Highland Park, Michigan to John and Gladys (Schoenhals) Lazar.

Judith graduated from Waite High School in 1966. Judith worked at Ohio Citizens Bank and later Tolco Corporation where her duties...

Feb 17, 2023

Lisa J. Bake, 56, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2023 at McLaren St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee, Ohio. Lisa was born in Bowling Green, Ohio August 4, 1966 to Robert and Zoe Mae (Carpenter) Pfouts. Lisa was a graduate of Ohio University and Owens Technical College and worked as a registered nurse in several hospitals in...

Feb 15, 2023

William James Pleasant 69, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born December 15, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio to William and Connie (McHenry) Pleasant. In 1971, he graduated from Macomber High School, Toledo, Ohio and worked for Chrysler Corporation retiring as a sheet metal specialist after 28 years. Jim...

Feb 15, 2023

Robert D. LaHote, 67 yrs. of Rossford, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Mercy St, Vincent Medical Center. Bob was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 4, 1955 to Robert E. and Selma (Pullen) LaHote. He was a 1973 Waite High School graduate. Bob retired from Owens Illinois Glass after 25 years of service. He...

Feb 13, 2023

James M. "Jim" Patrilla, 73 of Millbury, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Jim was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 29, 1949 to Ernest and Cecil (Bennett) Patrilla. He was a 1967 graduate of Waite High School. Upon graduation Jim joined the U.S. Air Force serving his country...

Feb 12, 2023

Donald L. Meyer, 96, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born in Oregon, Ohio on December 18, 1926 to Louis and Julia (Joehlin) Meyer. He graduated from Clay High School and then Joined the United States Air Force. After his service, he married the love of his life,...

Feb 11, 2023

Joseph Adam Szczerbiak Sr., 73, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center.

Joe worked as a nurse for 42 years. He was a pioneer in nursing, in that he was one of Toledo's first male nurses, blazing the trail for men who came...

Feb 9, 2023

Patrick J. Gallagher, 63, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 29, 1959 to John and Bette Lou (Allen) Gallagher. Pat graduated from Genoa High School and owned and operated Pat & Son Towing for 43 years. He most of all...

Feb 9, 2023

Kenneth W. DeWitt, 76 of Oregon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born on July 11, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to Ralph E. and Elanor (Bourdo) DeWitt. In 1965 he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life Cathy (Billings). They were married for 57 years...

Feb 8, 2023

Thomas Perry, 84, of Toledo, Ohio went to be with his "best friend", Jesus on February 8, 2023. He will be missed by so many. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on July 6, 1938 to James and Dorothy Perry. He lived in Saginaw until he retired from General Motors in 1994, then moved to Ohio to be closer...

Feb 7, 2023

Raymond G. Leck, 93, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Parkcliffe in Northwood. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on June 17, 1929 to George and Helen (Lange) Leck. Ray graduated from Macomber High School in 1947 and would go on to proudly serve his county in the United States Air Force during the...