All Obituaries

Patricia Napierala, age 71, of Toledo, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at Sunset Village, Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 31, 1951 in Toledo, OH to Edward and Helen (Michalkiewicz) Napierala. Patricia was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and the University of Toledo. She was employed as a dispatcher for Brookside Ambulette for 6 years and as a TARTA bus driver for 20 years. She enjoyed her Monday night Women’s Pool League, going to casinos, and...

Teresa Gawle, age 84, formerly of Dean Street in Toledo, OH passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Otterbein Perrysburg. She was born November 20, 1938 in Jozefow, Poland to Walter and Gertrude (Koudel) Szczucinski. She was a volunteer nurses aide in Poland, and upon moving to the US worked at Toledo Stamping, and as a diet aid at Flower Hospital for 18 years, retiring at age 60. Teresa was proud of her Polish heritage and very active in the Polish community. A wonderful cook, she...

In loving memory of our mother, grandmother, great and great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Sturm Kaczynski. Born October 21, 1926 - Passed away May 8, 2023. She was born in Lossatal, Germany to parents Adolf and Sophie (Apple) Sturm. Elizabeth married William (Bill) Kaczynski on November 6, 1948 in Ludwigsburg, Germany. She came with her husband to the United States in 1951 where she worked at Schultz Bakery, Gulf State Paper Company for 15 years, and Toledo Window Cleaners for 7 ½...

William “Bill” Manford Lawson of Peachtree City, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2023, after 92 beautiful years on this earth. He was born a Buckeye in Toledo, Ohio, on June 30, 1930. He was the only child of Thomas Lawson and Dorothy (Kaminski) Lawson. After graduating from Catholic Central High School in 1948, Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal for his exemplary service to the...

Beverly Jean Cymbolin, age 93, formerly of Toledo and Brookton Drive in Temperance, MI, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Grove at Oakleaf Village of Sylvania. She was born on November 29, 1929 in Toledo, OH to Earl F. and Margaret (LaFountain) Essing. Beverly was a school cafeteria manager and worker at Monac Elementary School for 23 years. After retirement she was a volunteer for the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Bedford, MI. A passionate reader who often read 15 books...

Mary Ellen Simon, 94, of Toledo, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Mary Ellen was born on August 8, 1928 to Harvey and Goldie Shuff. She grew up in North Toledo alongside her nine siblings. She was a 1946 graduate of Woodward High School. She married Lawrence Simon in 1950 and he preceded her in death in 1969. She worked at Spicer, Epco Shoes, and later retired from Brooks Insurance. Mary Ellen was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and was a kind, caring...

Daniel Stanley Dobrzykowski, age 96, formerly of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 16, 1926 to Stanley and Antoinette (Kasperzak) Dobrzykowski.  As a boy, Daniel enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing with his good friend, Benny.  Daniel was a graduate of Macomber High School and a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving proudly during WWII in the Philippine...

Jeannette (Willis) Brzezinski, 96, passed away on April 22, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her family at her side. Jeannette was born in Toledo, Ohio to John and Elizabeth Willis on November 27, 1926, and married on January 29, 1949, to Jim Brzezinski for 74 years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She is survived by her son, James; daughter-in-law, Cathleen; loving grandchildren and great-grandson, Jimmie and his wife, Kelli, Christopher and...

Robert James “Jim” Lusiak, age 95, of Toledo, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 25, 1927 in Toledo, OH to Joseph and Lottie (Gontarski) Lusiak.  Jim was a graduate of St. Hedwig Catholic Grade School and Woodward High School.  He was an Army Veteran who then worked for the City of Toledo Parks and Recreation for 25+ years.  He was primarily stationed as the greenskeeper at Detweiller park...

Frederick George “Fred” Bodmer Jr., age 79, of Toledo, passed peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 23, 1943 in Toledo, OH to Frederick George and Phyllis (Scott) Bodmer Sr. Fred attended Whitmer High School and after his senior year enlisted in the Air Force. He served as an MP from 1960 to 1964 in Plattsburg, New York, and Okinawa. When he came home, he enrolled in the Millwright Apprenticeship program, and then worked...

Joyce Marie Kinnear, age 92, of Toledo’s Point Place Community passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Goerlich Center, Sylvania. She was born September 24, 1930 in Toledo, OH to John and Inez (Cherry) Kunselman. She was employed as a waitress at the Pagoda Inn (now the Golden City) for 27 years, and as a crossing guard for Ottawa River School for 7 years, retiring in 2002. Joyce was an excellent cook and loving homemaker. An avid camper, she enjoyed trips to the Toonerville...

  Adele Marie Walkowski, age 79, of Toledo passed away peacefully at 1:50 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the Toledo Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born on May 6, 1943 in Toledo, OH to Edmund and Wanda (Parzewski) Gromnicki. On June 29, 1963 she married Martin “Marty” Walkowski, the love of her life for 59 years.   Adele was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and a member of the Homecoming Court “top 5” her senior year....

Ronald J. Szymanski, age 90, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was born in Toledo, OH on August 6, 1932 to parents John and Rose (Lyskawa) Szymanski who preceded him in death. He married Joanne Sieja, his loving wife of 66 years, on April 14, 1956. Ron was a 1950 graduate of Macomber High School. His military service was in the 1950’s, rising to the rank of Army First Lieutenant. He was a parishioner of St. Clement Catholic Church and a former parishioner of St. Vincent de...

Ruth Ellen Zakrzewski, age 89, formerly of Slater St. in Toledo, passed peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Sunset House Assisted Living, Toledo. She was born on November 23, 1933 in Toledo, OH to Leon and Julia (Beebe) Hart. A graduate of St. Francis Grade School and St. Ursula High School, she attended both Mary Manse College and Toledo University. She was employed at Ohio Bell for 33 years where she was appointed the first woman assigner in Toledo, retiring in 1986. She then worked...

Edward L. “Ed” Hassen, age 96, of Temperance, MI passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 17, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 9, 1926 in Swanton, OH to Louis Edward and Loretta (Meiring) Hassen. Ed was a graduate of Swanton High School. He was a Veteran of the US Navy on the USS Upham and a member of the VFW George Rill Post 606 and the American Legion Sherman Osborn Post 192. A highly skilled mechanic and handyman, he began his working career...

  Thomas Spychala, age 74, of Perrysburg, OH passed peacefully into his new heavenly life on March 13 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 21, 1948, in Toledo, OH to Raymond and Irene (Braciak) Spychala. Tom was a graduate of St. Hyacinth Grade School and Macomber High School. He started working with Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 33 when he graduated.  Went to apprentice school and became a journeyman.  His...

   Daniel Joseph Robaskiewicz, age 97, of Toledo, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Kingston Assisted Living of Sylvania. He was born on March 9, 1926 in Toledo, OH to Frank J. and Mary (Grajczyk) Robaskiewicz. Daniel employed as an assembler for the Jeep Corporation for 26 years, retiring in 1988.  He also worked for 6 years as a glass cutter for LOF. A Veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army, he was a member of the VFW Buddy Frankowski Post 5530, CWV...

 Gerald Thomas “Jerry” Kubicki, 93, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio.  He was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 21, 1929 to Casimer and Agnes (Stepnick) Kubicki.  Jerry worked as a lineman and installer, and in the data department at Ohio Bell, now AT&T, for 38+ years.  He continued to serve the community later in life by working as a bus driver for Washington Local School District and for the YMCA Daycare Program. ...

Teresa Ann “Teri” Emahiser, age 59, of Toledo passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 3, 2023. She was born on July 30, 1963 in Toledo, OH to Renard and Robin (Popplewell) Przymierski. She was a loving wife, proud mother of five, and adoring “Nana” to 10 grandchildren. Teri is survived by her husband, Dale A. Emahiser; children, Dawn Seidowsky, Michael (Sam) Myers, Kelli (Eddie Jones) Emahiser, and Tiffany Emahiser; 10 grandchildren; and brother, Ken...

John David Kaminski passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023 at Toledo Hospital at 4:31 a.m. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 28,1937 to Ruth (Wisniewski) and John Kaminski (Stone). John David was a loving and nurturing husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who always went above and beyond for his family and the ones he loved. He never missed an opportunity to be there in support of those who needed him. John David was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting,...

 Beverly Jean Marsh, age 68, of Toledo passed away in her home on Thursday, February 23, 2023.  She was born on July 16, 1954 in Toledo, OH to Nile and Shirley (Mominee) Wilson.  Beverly graduated from Clay High School.  She worked for 30 plus years in the paint shop of the Chrysler Jeep Corp., retiring in 2018.  A true “sun bum”, Beverly loved relaxing outdoors in the sunshine.  She also enjoyed spending time at the Hollywood Casino.  Beverly...

Margaret Ann “Marge” Zuccarell, age 93, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Goerlich Center in Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 29, 1929 in Toledo, OH to Ernest and Margaret (Quinn) Byrd. A proud graduate of Central Catholic High School “Class of 1948”, she worked as an L.P.N. as well as in the X-Ray file room at St. Vincent Hospital for over 20 years, retiring in 1994. In 1991 she was named the...

Joanne T. (Sieja) Szymanski, age 86, of Toledo passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at The Gardens of St. Francis in Oregon, OH.  She was born on May 23, 1936 in Toledo, OH to Roman and Sophie (Grabowski) Sieja.  Joanne graduated from Whitney Vocational High School in 1955.  While in high school she worked as a seamstress for Beakas Cleaners, and later as a nurse’s aide for Mercy St. Vincent Medical Hospital until marrying the love of her life, Ronald J....

Rose Marie Kennelly, age 75, of Toledo passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Toledo facility. She was born on December 8, 1947, in Toledo, OH to Casmer J. and Martha (Lawniczak) Rosinski Sr. Rose Marie graduated from St. Stanislaus grade school, Whitney Vocational High School, and Mary Manse College before attaining her R.N. degree at Maumee Valley Nursing School. She worked for both MVH and Flower Hospital and spent the last 35 + years of her career...

Leona G Kinor passed away on February 13, 2023. She was 95 years old. Born to Edward and Hattie Krell, Lee was one of 11 “Krell kids”, eight brothers and two sisters who grew up on Mettler Steet in Toledo, OH. Lee married Chester (Jerry) Kinor and had two daughters, Margie and Judy. Jerry and Lee started their 66 years together on Lincoln Ave then Independence Rd. Their next chapter was spent on Valley Forge Dr where Lee hosted decades of holidays, graduations, and card parties-...

    Richard Thomas “Tom” Sniegowski, age 61, of Holland, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 16, 1961 in Toledo, OH to Richard D. and Grace (Trudeau) Sniegowski. Tom earned his Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Owens Community College. He was employed as a manager for Bob Evans restaurants as well as a district manager for both Wendy’s and Little...

Judith Ann Blochowski, age 80, of Sylvania, OH passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Toledo Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 9, 1943 in Toledo, OH to Stephen and Phyllis (Rosinski) Gasiorowski. Judith was a graduate of St. Hyacinth Grade School and Central Catholic High School. She worked for Pier I Imports at their stores in Florida, on Monroe Street in Toledo, and at Spring Meadows in Holland, OH for over 25 years, retiring in 2016. A skilled crafter,...

David Anthony Schultz, 72, was surrounded by his family when he passed away peacefully in his home after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born December 23, 1950 he was adopted by Daniel and Rose Schultz. Growing up in Rossford, his love of sports shined through while playing on the basketball team. After high school he was drafted into the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  Upon returning from the Army, he began his career at The DeVilbiss Company where he...

John Edwin “Fred” Niese, age 63, of Lambertville, MI passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital. He was born May 15, 1959 in Toledo, OH to Leo and Nancy (Nowak) Niese. John was a graduate of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grade School and Bowsher High School. He was employed as a master mechanic at Lays Transmission on Phillips Ave. for 37 years, and most recently at Midway Products for 7 years. He was a former parishioner of OLPH Catholic Church. John loved...

Charmaine Marie Frances Napierala, age 93, of Toledo’s Point Place community passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Arbors at Oregon surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 25, 1929 in Point Place to Orton and Frances (Kellermeier) Orton Lazette. Charmaine was baptized, received first communion, and was married at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She was confirmed at Our Lady Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral. She graduated from Whitney Vocational High...

Theodore J. “Ted” Michalski, age 96, of Toledo passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 5, 1926, in Toledo, OH to Michael and Stefania (Konieczka) Michalski. Ted was a Veteran of the US Army, having served in WWII. He worked at the Jeep Plant on Central Ave. and North Cove Blvd. as an assembler, as well as in the departments of Fire Maintenance, Small Paints, and Sanitation. He...

Sean William Cousino, age 29, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1993 in Toledo, OH to Wade and Kelley (Brown) Cousino. Sean was a graduate of Sylvania Northview High School. His most recent place of employment was Stohl Carpet Cleaning in Toledo. He enjoyed listening to music and writing his own songs. Sean loved life. He was an angelic soul who could draw you in with his magnetic personality; you couldn’t help but...

Rose Marie Amborski, age 87, of Toledo departed this life Monday, January 30, 2023 at the Point Place Care and Rehabilitation Center where she had resided the past 5 years. She was born January 23, 1936 in Toledo, OH to Adam and Anna (Kotovich) Majewski. Rose Marie was a graduate of St. Adalbert Grade School and Whitney Vocational High School. Her places of employment included Tiedtke’s in downtown Toledo, and the Kmart on Manhattan Blvd., where she worked in accounting, as a...

Dolores Kathryn Boggs, age 86, formerly of Toledo and Kettering, OH passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Brookdale Monroe Assisted Living. She was born on September 17, 1936 in Avella, PA to John and Kathryn (Brinsky) Sporka. Dolores retired at age 55 as an Account Representative for Travelers Insurance after 30 years of service. For 11 years she was the primary caregiver for her mother and daughter until their passing. A talented crafter, she had a passion for craft shows, and enjoyed...

Irene Mary Smigielski, “Busie” age 70, of Toledo’s Point Place community passed away at home on Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was born on July 29, 1952 in Toledo, OH to Thaddeus and Maria (Broniek) Nitkiewicz Sr. Irene was a graduate of St. Adalbert’s and Central Catholic High School. She spent many great years employed at Montgomery Ward, Charter One Bank and most recently Chase Bank. Irene enjoyed her annual visits to Holden Beach with her family and spending time...

  Alfred “Al” Sniegowski, age 95, formerly Capistrano Ave. passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 17, 1927 in Toledo, OH to Casper “Pete” and Mary (Pivonka) Sniegowski.  Al was a graduate of Libbey High School and a Veteran of the US Army. He was employed by Doehler Jarvis in the areas of design, engineering, and shipping for 42 years, retiring in 1988.  After his retirement,...

 Shirley Ann Wirick, age 86, of Temperance, MI, passed away Thursday, January 12 at Kingston of Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 6, 1936 in Toledo, OH. A graduate of Whitney Vocational High School, she worked in the jewelry department at Montgomery Ward for over 20 years, retiring in the late 80’s. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker. She was a longtime parishioner of Regina Coeli Catholic Church...

RoseMarie Diem, age 80, of Oregon, OH passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Orchard Villa Care Center. She was born on November 15, 1942 in Toledo, OH to John and Florence (Kosman) Jagielski. RoseMarie attended St. Hedwig Elementary School, Central Catholic, and Whitney Vocational High School. Her places of employment included Gross Electric, Lazy-Boy in Monroe, MI, Dundee High School, and the University of Michigan where she worked as a bookkeeper in the Recreation and Sports...

Iva “Jane” Cremeens, age 73, of Toledo’s Point Place community passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 13, 1949 in Cloversplint, KY to Cleveland and Nannie (Adams) Bowling. She attended Lagrange Elementary School, Woodward High School and Stautzenburger College. Her places of employment included Control Rubber, EPI, and the former Americare Nursing Home in Oregon, OH. Jane was...

 Rose Marie Zawistowski, 89, of Toledo, passed away in her home on Thursday, January 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Toledo, OH on June 26, 1933 to Joseph and Philomena (Szymanski) Zdunczyk.  Rose was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great and great-great-grandmother and homemaker. Her home was always immaculate and her family well fed. She was an excellent cook and baker who was proud of her Polish heritage and loved preparing and sharing golumpki,...

Barbara Ann (Borer) White was born to Dorothy J (Sliwinski) Borer-Alt and Robert B. Borer on August 26, 1946. She was raised in Toledo, Ohio. A graduate of St. Clement grade school and Notre Dame Academy, she also attended the University of Toledo majoring in Education. She married Paul White on October 21, 1967. Barbara is survived by husband Paul, daughter Lori (Jeffrey) Hubbard, and son Christopher (Alysia) White. She was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey. She is also survived by...

Renee Pauline Glesmer, age 90, of Toledo passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 21, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio to Sam and Corrine (Mercurio) Lupica. Renee was a graduate of St. Ursula Academy. She was employed as a hostess and manager at the Bungalow Restaurant for 40 years. A talented seamstress and crafter, she enjoyed making clothes and working with macrame. She was a former member of St....

Eleanor Emily Benner, 89, of Toledo, OH passed away December 21, 2022.  She and her twin brother Arnold were born in Erie, MI on July 12, 1933, to Walter and Emily (Wojciechowski) Strzelecki (of Poland).  She was a 1951 graduate of Bedford High School.  Eleanor married James E. Benner of Toledo, on August 22, 1953 at St. Joseph Church in Erie, MI. Eleanor worked both full time and part time until she was 70 years old.  She was employed by Auto Lite Credit Union, First...

  Loretta Ann “Mickey” Wisniewski, age 90, of Toledo passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to Henry “Hank” and Anna (Bruczynski) Matuszynski on September 13, 1932 in Toledo.  Loretta graduated from St. Anthony Grade School and Whitney High School.  She worked payroll for Toledo Jewelry Supply, retiring after 30 years.  A former parishioner of St. Hyacinth Catholic...

Shawna Marie Wodarski, age 50, of Toledo passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 3, 1972 in Toledo, OH to Frederick “Buddy” and Barbara (Dombrowski) Latz III. Shawna was a graduate of Sylvania Northview High School. She was employed as a mail processor for the USPS downtown branch for the past 9 years, and before that as a secretary at the Vistula Manor and a hotel manager for the Cross Country Inn. A...

  Michael A. Osenbaugh, 53, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2022.  Michael was born June 14, 1969 in Toledo, Ohio.  He was the son of Raymond Osenbaugh and Norma Woodbury.  Mike graduated in 1987 from Whitmer High School.  He enjoyed his time working as the equipment manager for the Varsity football team.  He helped with various community youth groups in Toledo.  Mike worked at Food Town in Point Place.  He also worked for the Mud Hens...

Sally Ann (Raine) Chojnacki, 75 of Toledo, passed away December 2, 2022. She was born to John B and Josephine Raine in Middletown, Ohio August 30, 1947. Sally was a graduate of Middletown High School, “Class of 1965” and attended the University of Cincinnati. She was employed as a circulation clerk for the Lucas County Library, Point Place Branch, and before that as a sales associate for the Lion Store/Dillards department store for 20 years, Jack Gray Trucking, and Bissell...

Susan J. Kurdys, age 70, of Toledo passed away peacefully at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania on Wednesday, November 30 2022. She was born on July 15, 1952 in Toledo, OH to Raymond and Joan (Langa) Kurdys. Susan was a graduate of St. Anthony Grade School and Central Catholic High School, “Class of 1970”. She was a former member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and a current member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She worked at Owens Illinois in Information Systems for 36 ½ years...

Christopher John Olwick, age 61, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 28, 2022. He was born September 2, 1961 in Toledo, OH to Emil and Louise (Malinowski) Olwick. Chris was a graduate of St. Adalbert Grade School and Macomber High School. He was currently a general manager at Marco’s Pizza where he was employed for over 30 years. Before that he worked at the “Nature’s Gifts” produce market in downtown Toledo. Chris was an avid golfer and enjoyed...

Philip Charles “Phil” Lutheran, age 81, of Toledo, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Ohio Living Hospice on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 22, 1941 in Cleveland, OH to Joseph and Helen (Haberek) Lutheran. A graduate of Macomber High School and a Veteran of the US Army, he worked for the Jeep Corporation at the Stickney Avenue Plant for 17 years, retiring in 2011 and before that at City Auto Stamping and Tillotson...