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Elizabeth  "Betty" Mickens

Elizabeth "Betty" Mickens

Apr 18, 2019

Betty Mickens, a member of the Greatest Generation and the last survivor of ten children born of Hungarians immigrants, has died at the age of ninety-eight. After a long and full life, she spent the last several years in steadily declining health at the Otterbein-Portage Valley Retirement Community where she died on April 18. Elizabeth was born in East Toledo...

George R. Shipper

George R. Shipper

Apr 15, 2019

George Ray Shipper, 71, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Mercy St. Charles Hospital. George was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 23, 1948 to George Edward and Mary Florine (McPherson) Shipper. He was a 1967 graduate of Lake High School. After graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving during the Viet Nam War. Once honorably discharged...

Susan C. Draeger

Susan C. Draeger

Apr 15, 2019

Susan C. Draeger, 56, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019. She was born in Oregon, Ohio to Richard and Raylene (Lee) Draeger on May 16, 1962. Susan graduated in 1980 from Clay High School where she was a majorette for 3 years. She was very active with the Ambassadors Baton and Drum Corps. Susan participated in...

Dorothy Farkas

Dorothy Farkas

Apr 13, 2019

Dorothy Farkas, 91, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 13, 2019. Dorothy was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 7, 1927 to Stephen and Julia (Henez) Domonkos. She worked many years as a tester with Save Electric and was a dedicated member of Calvin United Church of Christ. Dorothy is survived by her sons Paul (Susie) Farkas, and...

Mildred  L. Fahle

Mildred L. Fahle

Apr 13, 2019

Mildred L. Fahle, 91, of Curtice, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her home. Mildred was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 12, 1928 to Ralph and Cora (Rodenberger) Poland. Preceded in death by her parents and husbands, Lawrence Bucher and Harley Fahle. The family will receive friends at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel,...

Paul W. "Coach Rock" Gercak

Paul W. "Coach Rock" Gercak

Apr 12, 2019

Paul W. Gercak, 75, of Northwood, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Orchard Villa surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to Louis and Mary (Vacek) Gercak on April 16, 1943. Paul graduated from Waite High School in 1961 where he was a standout football player and that continued at Kent State University....

Melvin L. Brown

Melvin L. Brown

Apr 8, 2019

Melvin L. Brown, 92, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Delmar and E. Lucille (Poling) Brown on January 14, 1927. Melvin passion for being outdoors and working hard started as a young boy working on his family farm down in Columbus. He then...

Jeffrey D. Stalnaker

Jeffrey D. Stalnaker

Mar 28, 2019

Jeffrey D. Stalnaker, 58, of Northwood, Ohio passed away in his home on Thursday, March 28, 2019. He was born in Webster Springs, West Virginia to Owen and Margie (Carpenter) Stalnaker. He graduated from Waite High School and would later work as a Quality Inspector for American Cold Forge. Jeffrey was a simple man, hard worker and enjoyed having a...

Jean Edith Roberts

Jean Edith Roberts

Mar 26, 2019

Jean E. Roberts 92, lifelong resident of East Toledo and Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 26, 2019. Jean was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 13, 1927 to Victor and Cleone (Gumb) Ringler. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker. On October 11, 1947, she married the love of her life, Harry Roberts. After raising...

Betty J.  Heilman

Betty J. Heilman

Mar 23, 2019

Betty J. Heilman, 87, of Northwood, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Orchard Villa. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 29, 1931 to George and Anna (Pelyhe) Danko. Betty worked at Sears for over 22 years, before retiring in 1992. During the holidays, she worked at Glauser's Flowers, making corsages. She loved to read and...

David  G. Aldrich

David G. Aldrich

Mar 20, 2019

David Glynn Aldrich, 72, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, March 20,, 2019 at his home. David was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 8, 1946 to Howard and Joanne (Young) Aldrich. He was a 1964 graduate of Waite High and later graduated from the Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture. David was known for his artistic abilities and great sense...

Oberta J. Purney

Oberta J. Purney

Mar 20, 2019

Oberta J. Purney, 80, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at her home. Oberta was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 16, 1938 to Leo and Thelma (Cox) Ackley. She played various instruments, all by ear, and loved playing in church. Oberta loved gardening and fishing. Oberta is survived by daughters, Connie Ramon, Karen Wagoner and Brenda...

Diane T Vogelpohl

Diane T Vogelpohl

Mar 18, 2019

Diane T. Vogelpohl, 67 of Toledo, Ohio passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Hospice Northwest Ohio Toledo. Diane was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 4, 1951 to Daniel and Mildred Szymanski (Fisher). Diane was a Corporate Payroll Administrator for Block Communications. She was a very faithful and active member of Crossroads Community Church, Ottawa Lake Michigan. Surviving are...

Phyllis J. Frey

Phyllis J. Frey

Mar 17, 2019

Phyllis J. Frey, 89, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital, with her loving daughters by her side. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 5, 1929 to Wilfred and Lucy (Gilliland) Felhaber. Phyllis graduated from Olney High School and shortly after married the love of her life, Herbert Frey on September 30,...

Scott F. Spangler

Scott F. Spangler

Mar 16, 2019

Scott F. Spangler, 54, of Oregon, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 24, 1964 to Joseph and Nancy (Piotraschke) Spangler. Scott was employed with ODOT in the maintenance department for 10 years and owned Green Acre Tree Service for over 20 years. He loved spending...

Barbara Lee Hewett

Barbara Lee Hewett

Mar 15, 2019

Barbara L. Hewett, 73, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 15, 2019. Barb was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 19, 1945 to Jessie and Mary (Toth) McEwen. Barb retired as a cashier with Gladieaux Lumber for many years. She enjoyed collecting dolls and spending time with her animals. Surviving are her children, Tracey Skiver, Jonathon Skiver, and...

James  L. Shuler

James L. Shuler

Mar 12, 2019

James Lewis Shuler, 73, of Naples, Florida, and formerly of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully March 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born December 15, 1945 to Paul Leroy Shuler and Marita (Crocker) Shuler in Toledo, Ohio. He married the love of his life and best friend Sharron "Sherry" Hitchcock on April 2, 1966. Jim was a...

Alexia  M. Carey

Alexia M. Carey

Mar 11, 2019

Alexia Marie Carey, 16, of Toledo, Ohio, was tragically taken, on March 11, 2019. She was born in Oregon, Ohio on July 31, 2002 to Alisha (Barrett) and Leon Carey. She attended Northwood High School where she enjoyed playing volleyball and cheerleading. Alexia was a loving, caring, and giving person who was always willing to give the shirt off her...

Wayne H Phillips Jr.

Wayne H Phillips Jr.

Mar 11, 2019

Wayne H. Phillips Jr., 75, of Northwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, March 11, 2019 at his home. Wayne was born in Bedford, Michigan on May 5, 1943. He worked as a long-distance truck driver for Carolina Freight for many years. Wayne's true passion was riding Honda motorcycles. Wayne is survived by his children, Wayne (Shelly) Phillips III, Lori (Greg)...

Michael S. Ramirez

Michael S. Ramirez

Mar 11, 2019

Michael S. Ramirez, 48, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, March 11, 2019 at his home. Michael was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 22, 1970 to Roger and Karen Ramirez. He worked many years in the automotive department at Andersons General Store and Walmart. Michael was an animal lover and enjoyed spending time with friends at Ralphies. Michael...

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