Obituary Listing

Aug 5, 2025

Veronica L. "Ronnie" Placko, 88, of Oregon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Landings of Oregon. Ronnie was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 22, 1936 to Steven and Rose (Sharry) Singlar. She graduated from Waite High School Class of 1954 and 4 years later would marry the love of her life, Edward Placko. Ronnie...

Aug 4, 2025

Donald N. Schnell, 82, of Sylvania, Ohio, and formerly of Oregon, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife and family. Don was born on December 5, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio to John and Myrtle (Sweet) Schnell. He contracted polio at age 7 and learned to walk all over again....

Aug 1, 2025

On August 1, 2025 this world lost a great man! Known to many for his generosity and hard work. Richard Arnold Orth was a devoted husband, loving brother and father and caring friend. Born to his parents, Warren and Mary (Hartford) Orth, Richard grew up in Oregon, Ohio. He was a laborer with the Local 500 for 32 years....

Jul 31, 2025

LaDonna Jean Shultz, 90, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at St. Clare Commons in Perrysburg. She was born January 26, 1935, in Bloomville, Ohio, to Charles E. Reiter, Sr. and Helen A. (Welly).

LaDonna spent several years working at Huntington Bank in Oregon, where her kindness and professionalism left a lasting impression...

Jul 30, 2025

Ruby R. Smoot, 97, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on July 30, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1928 in West Virginia to Warner and Cindy (Osburn) Chapman. She was a "coal Miner's daughter" Ruby was a hotel housekeeper for many years. She was a "stay at home momma", raising 13 kids. She was known as the "best...

Jul 28, 2025

Frances E. Grodi, 90, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 28, 2025. Born February 28, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio to Charles and Frances (Jarvis) Peart Sr. She was a graduate of Whitney High School and member of the former St. James United Methodist Church. Frances worked in production at Ayling & Reichert and was an avid reader...

Jul 26, 2025

Mary Kathryn Wolfinger, 88, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. Born May 12, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, Mary was the cherished daughter of Clarence and Nellie Young. In 1955, Mary graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1955, forming lifelong friendships and began a...

Jul 24, 2025

Reneé Rochelle Nicotra, age 80, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side Thursday, July 24, 2025. Reneé was born December 16, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois. A lifelong lover of cooking, Reneé found joy in sharing meals and memories. She worked in the kitchen at Raceway Park and generously volunteered her culinary...

Jul 21, 2025

David A. Fischer, 70, of Erie, Michigan, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 2, 1954 to Raymond and Lucile (Collins) Fischer. He graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School and shortly after would marry the love of his life, Handrea (Gomez) on August 16,...

Jul 20, 2025

Betty Irene Heidebrink, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1932, in Tiffin, Ohio, to William and Gladys (Rupert) Zimmerman. On December 1, 1951, Betty married the love of her life, Robert Heidebrink. Together, they operated the Open Pantry Carryout in South Toledo for many years. Betty was a longtime and...

Jul 16, 2025

Dennis Noel Shaffer "Shaff" of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the Landings of Oregon, just before sunrise — his favorite time of day, when the world was quiet, and the AM radio was already fired up. He was 83 years old.

Dennis was born on March 1, 1942, to Donald and Doris...

Jul 11, 2025

Jose Guadalupe Cordero, 76, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Brownsville, Texas on February 27, 1949, to Aurelio and Maria Luz (Salazar) Cordero. On May 20, 1967, he married the love of his life, Consuelo Cecilia (Elizondo). Jose started his career at Shirwin Metal for...

Jul 8, 2025

Mary F. Vasko, 95, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 with her loving daughter by her side. She was born in Waynesburg, Kentucky on September 9, 1929 to Cody and Sue (Kardos) Sizemore. Mary graduated from Scott High School in 1947 and would marry the love of her life, Joseph J. Vasko Sr. on October...

Jul 7, 2025

Gary Eugene Shope, 83, of Toledo, Ohio, loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born January 18, 1942, in Kenton, Ohio, to Albert and Amy (Duhl) Shope.

Gary proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. For 39 years, he worked...

Jul 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the loss of Salvador Ruiz V (Miguel), who tragically passed away on July 5, 2025.

Born on January 12, 2005, Miguel was a radiant soul whose light touched everyone he met. He was creative, passionate, and kind-hearted, leaving a lasting impression on everyone blessed enough to know him.

Miguel graduated...

Jul 5, 2025

Doris Jean Clay entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Pemberville, Ohio. Doris was born June 14, 1937, in East Toledo, Ohio to Arthur and Elizabeth (Cook) Boos. She was the youngest of four children and was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Doris graduated as...

Jul 4, 2025

Mary Rose Silva (Plasencio), age 81, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was surrounded by her family, friends, and loved ones. After a courageous year-long battle with an illness, she departed this world on one of her favorite holidays, the Fourth of July — truly "going out with a...

Jun 30, 2025

Norma J. Irwin, 72, of Genoa, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at ProMedica Bay Park Hospital. Norma was born on March 22, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio to James T. and Wanda M. (Felter) Metroff.

On July 7, 1979 she married the love of her life, Joseph V. Irwin, Sr. Norma retired from Dean Foods,...

Jun 22, 2025

Nancy A. Sutphin, 91, or Oregon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 with her loving husband and family by her side. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 25, 1934 to Walter H. and Opal May (Witherell) Young. Nancy graduated from Waite High School in 1952 and would later marry the love of her life, Carroll...

Jun 18, 2025

Susan Hormozian, 71, of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, with her husband Nicolas by her side. She was born on March 20, 1954, and married Nicolas Hormozian on December 2, 1995. Susan was a loving and kind soul who always looked forward to spending time with family and friends. She was a devoted...