All Obituaries

Walter R. Borysiak, age 92, of Toledo passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Gardens of St. Francis in Oregon, OH. He was born January 8, 1929 in Toledo, OH to Matthew and Bertha (Horozewski) Borysiak. Walter attended Woodward High School and was employed as a stationary fireman for the Toledo Public School System for 35 years, retiring from Start High School in 1991. A talented musician, he played drums for several area Polka Bands. He was a member of TAPS and the IMA. Walter was a...

Jacqueline Michele Bofia, age 72, of Toledo passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice Sylania, Ohio. She was born April 5, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Jack and Mary (Abbott) Measley. Jacqueline was a 1967 graduate of Central Catholic High School and employed as a journeyman ironworker for 30 years. A member of Iron Workers Local 55, she was part of the team that worked and walked the topmost beams during construction of the Fiberglass Tower. Jacqueline was a loving, fun, and...

Barry Clare “the Fonz” Faunce, age 70, of Temperance, MI passed away at home on Thursday, November 25, 2021. He was born on May 8, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to Jack and Virginia (Eikost) Faunce. A graduate of Woodward High School, Barry began his working career at age 16 at the family business, Faunce and Faunce Sheet Metal and was co-owner of Air Concepts Heating and Air Conditioning for 40 years, retiring in September of 2021. He was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps. Barry was an...

Nancy Marie Smith, age 66, of Walbridge, OH passed away at home on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born on June 12, 1955 in Toledo, OH to Clarence and Anne Marie (Lazur) Koralewski. Nancy was head cashier and office coordinator for the Andersons General Store in Woodville, OH from 1984-2017, and operations facilitator in accounts receivable for the Better Business Bureau from 2017-2021. She was a wonderful baker whose Hungarian cookies, sugar cookies and fudge were “to die...

Kenneth Albert Wioland, age 95, of Toledo’s Point Place Community, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at the ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born April 24, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to Theobold and Agnes (Mentor) Wioland. A graduate of Scott High School and member of Teamsters Local 20, he was employed as a driver for White Star Line and several other trucking companies, retiring in 1986. Ken was a decorated WWII US Army Veteran and member of the VFW Post 4906. He was a former...

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Dennis (Denny) Matthew McGarvey, age 80, of Toledo Ohio (Point Place). He passed on November 2nd, 2021, from complications of pneumonia and COVID. Dennis was born on January 21, 1941, in Toledo Ohio to Ira and Dorothy McGarvey and is a 1959 graduate of DeVilbiss High School. After high school he served in the National Guard. He was employed 34 years at Dana Spicer. He worked primarily on the assembly line and for a time worked as a...

Mary Anne Nichols, age 74, of Temperance, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 14, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to Hubert and Gertrude (Shubargo) Seitz. Mary was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of ‘65 and attended the University of Toledo. She was employed as a teller and loan officer for the Directions Credit Union for 25 years, retiring in 2012. She also worked at Key Bank and...

Kathleen (Huffman) Bennett, 74, of Roswell, Georgia, formerly of Toledo died Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was born January 30, 1947, in Toledo to Paul and Clara Walker.  Kathleen attended school at Rosary Cathedral, Blessed Sacrament, St. Ursula Academy and graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1965. She moved to Chicago and Atlanta as a young adult where she worked as a secretary.  Kathleen returned to Toledo in 1972 where she married and raised her daughters.  She worked...

Ramon Rex Bell, age 80, of Toledo passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Toledo facility surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 11, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio to Roy and Evelyn (Bick) Bell. Ramon graduated from Rogers High School and worked at GM Powertrain for 40 years, retiring in 1999. He loved riding his bike and he was a huge fan of the Cleveland Indians. While working at GM, his coworkers knew him as “Sam”, which was a tribute to...

    David passed away on October 23, 2021. He was born on April 15, 1942 to parents Raymond and Natalie (Malaczewski) Jasinski. When David was young he had a very large paper route in and around his Polish neighborhood. When Dave started driving he had a 1939 Ford candy apple red color, a 1955 Chevy which was white and black and his 1960 Chevy Corvette which was white with red interior. David worked at GM Powertrain for 47 years, working along with his family like his loving...

Laurice Donia Mayes, 52, of  Toledo passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. She was born February 4, 1969 in Toledo, Ohio to Lawrence and Donna Mae (Caughhorn) Fraley. Laurice was a graduate of Whitmer High School. She worked in the billing department for Roadway Trucking for 15 years and was property manager for both the Collingwood Green and Cambridge Court Apartments, retiring in 2020. She was a typical middle child who was peace-seeking but...

Norma Jean Borowski, age 84, of Toledo passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Mercy St. Anne hospital. She was born April 10, 1937, in Toledo, OH to Carl and Ermine (Butler) Cox.  Norma Jean worked at Champion Spark Plug for 21 ½ years, retiring in 1989.  A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker, she cherished caring for and spending time with her family. An avid bowler, she enjoyed bowling with her husband Eugene in their younger years. She...

Karen Sue Langlois was born in Toledo on October 24th 1950. She grew up as the only sister to three brothers. She met the love of her life. Robert J. Langlois when he came home with her eldest brother, "Butch" from school. They were married May 19th, 1973. She graduated from Whitmer High School. Karen worked at an Open Pantry shortly before and after they were married, for almost ten years as a secretary and occasionally dressed up as Cuddles The Clown to draw in customers. But her...

    Helen Reese, 91, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at St. Clare Commons, Perrysburg, Ohio. She was born May 2, 1930 in Yonkers, NY to Peter and Josephine (Kiak) Reigle. Helen was a graduate of Yonkers High School and a US Air Force veteran. She was employed as an office manager at the Art Kuhn Company. After her retirement from the Art Kuhn Company, she worked at the American Red Cross. A longtime parishioner of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, she was an active...

Helen Marie Slomka, 94, of Sylvania, OH and formerly of Oakland St. in Toledo’s Polish Village, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 5, 1927 in Toledo, OH to Ted and Antoinette (Bush) Jesionowski. A lifelong parishioner of St. Adalbert Catholic Church where she received all the sacraments, she was a graduate of St. Adalbert Grade School and Whitney Vocational High School. Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...

  Joanne Pawloski, age 92, of Toledo passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Gardens of St. Francis Care Center surrounded by her loving family.  She was born November 13, 1928 in Toledo, OH to Raymond and Naomi (Peoples) LaPlante. Joanne was a beloved wife to her husband Leo, honored mother to her 9 children, cherished by her 22 grandchildren, and an adored “Gigi” to her 36 great grandchildren. Joanne was a woman of strong faith, unconditional love, and kind to...

James Thomas “Woody” Woodward joined his father, James Herman Woodward, his mother, Nannie Mae Woodward and his infant son, James Michael Woodward in heaven on October 3. Born in Toledo on August 14, 1938, Woody leaves behind five children, James (Angie) of Hilliard, Ohio, Frank (Mandi) of Luna Pier, Cathy Hagan (James) of Toledo, Cindy Rohrbaugh of Bryan and Scott (LeAnn) of Davenport, Iowa as well as twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Woody spent his career as a...

  Frederick Christopher (“Mr. C.”) Cieslewski, age 83, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at St. Charles Hospital. He was born June 21, 1938 in Toledo, OH to Marion and Helen (Piskur) Cieslewski. Frederick was a graduate of Woodward High School and the University of Toledo where he completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. He was employed as a math teacher and coach at Woodward High School from 1964-1991. After his retirement, he stayed...

  James Leslie “Jim” Ropp, 74, of Toledo passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. He was born June 28, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to Walter Dale and Helen (Vinson) Ropp. Jim graduated from St. Michael Grade School and Macomber High School before completing his apprenticeship with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. A member of IBEW Local 8, he was employed as an electrician throughout his working career, retiring from Brint Electrical in 1995. He joined the Bay...

Kimberly Kay Riley, age 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 8, 1961 in , Ohio to Norman and Nancy (Bauerschmidt) Walczak. Kimberly was a proud graduate of Whitmer , “Class of ‘79” and active in the ’s Alumni Association. She worked for Sterling Estates for the past 4 years, and as a dental assistant for Bayside Family Dentistry in Point Place previously for 18 years. A devoted wife,...

Ronald Joseph Lewandowski, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 13, 1940 in Toledo, OH to George and Rose (Kazmarek) Lewandowski. Ronald was a 1958 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a Veteran of the US Army. After his discharge from the Army, he was hired by the City of Toledo as a firefighter where he worked until 1992. Ronald remained active throughout his life. He...

Captain Richard Eugene Orgel, 96, passed away peacefully September 6, 2021 at Aspen Grove surrounded by his daughters. He was born June 26, 1925 to parents George “Chick” Oergel and Helen Bayman Davis Coger. He was married to the love of his life, Geraldine “Goona” Orgel for 54 years until her passing in 2020.  Richard’s love of the Great Lakes began at the age of 16 with his first job on the coal steamer Put In Bay that carried 3000 passengers and...

Wayne K. Becker passed away at Manor of Perrysburg Thursday afternoon, September 2, 2021. He was born on January 11, 1929 in Toledo, OH to Burdette and Mildred (Lydey) Becker. Wayne attended Woodward High School and the University of Toledo. A Veteran of the US Marine Corps, he worked numerous jobs and retired as an auditor from the State of Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. He was an avid golfer, and a member of the Toledo Flying Tigers RC Model Club. Wayne always had a story to...

Michael Galen died peacefully at home August 22, 2021 after a long battle with heart failure. He was 73. Michael was born January 14, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio to Ollie and Evelyn Galen. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Irene Tower, and his stepsisters, Carol Fena, Joan Koenig, Janet Robinson, and Jean Durosko. Michael lived in the Washington, DC area as a young adult, and in Santa Cruz, California for 27 years. He and Irene moved to Cape Elizabeth, Maine in 2003 to be closer...

Emilie Callahan, of Toledo, died at the age of 99 on Monday, August 16, 2021. She was the daughter of Frank and Stella Radecki. Emilie was a graduate of Woodward High School “Class of 1939” and Tri Business College. Her places of employment included Bostwick-Braun, City of Toledo, and the office of Dr. Daniel Radecki. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church for 72 years. She belonged to the St. Catherine Marian Society, 55+ Senior Center, and the St. Adalbert...

  Walter George “Walt” Rieger, age 95, of Toledo, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania. He was born on August 2, 1926 in Sylvania, OH to John and Agnes (Ryan) Rieger. A WWII Veteran of the US Navy, he was employed as a dock worker and truck loader for Norwalk Truck Lines for over 30 years, and Allied Wheel and Rim in Whitehouse, OH for 10 years. Walt met and fell in love with the girl next door, Helen Clarkson and knew she was “the...

Ann Marie Burbridge, 92, of Erie, MI passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 10, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Francis and Anna (Wiznar) Malyak. A graduate of Lackawanna High School, she was employed as a bookkeeper at the A&P Warehouse on Brown Ave. in Toledo, OH. She was a longtime active member of the F.O.E. 197 Auxiliary and held every office over the years including Auxiliary President. Ann Marie was a talented crafter and...

Gary Thomas McLaren, 73, of Toledo’s Point Place community, passed away at home on Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born on November 25, 1947 in Johnstown, PA to John and Mary Frances (Barndt) McLaren. Gary was a graduate of Woodward High School and attended the University of Toledo. He served in the US Air Force for 22 ½ years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He was then employed as letter carrier for the US Postal Service for 10 years, retiring in 2005. Gary was a member of...

Helene Anne Szczerba, age 60, of Toledo passed away peacefully on Monday, August 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 4, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio to Edwin and Helen (Radlinski) Rybarczyk. A graduate of Whitmer High School, she received her Bachelors Degree in Education (Physical Education) with a minor in Vocal Music, and her Masters Degree in Exercise Science, all from the University of Toledo. She was also certified as an Exercise Physiologist by the...

Ronald Arvel Tollison, age 78, of Toledo, OH passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born July 28, 1942 in Toledo, OH to Arvel and Mildred (Kelly) Tollison. Ronald was a 1961 graduate of Whitmer High School. A proud journeyman machinist, he retired from the Chrysler Jeep Corporation at the original Jeep Plant after 42 years. Ronald always had a fascination with cars. He was a member of the Placer’s Car Club and owned over 40 classic cars throughout his...

Donald Anthony “Donnie” Masztak, age 84, of Luna Pier, Michigan passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Toledo Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 6, 1937 in Toledo, Ohio to Zykfryt “Ziggie” and Helen (Synowczyk) Masztak. Donnie was a graduate of Macomber High School and the University of Toledo. After completing his service in the US Marine Corps, he began his working career at Schultz Die. A talented athlete, he eventually went on...

Carolyn Louise Pozniak, age 68, of Toledo, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital. She was born on February 26, 1953 in Mayfield, Kentucky to Earl and Juanita (Gore) Hobbs. Carolyn was employed as a Nurses Aide at the Toledo Hospital for 31 years, retiring in 2012. Nicknamed the “Cruise Director” by her husband Ray for her friendly and outgoing nature, she loved people and she loved to talk. She and Ray were longtime members of Christ the King Catholic...

Ryan Christopher George, age 35, of Toledo, died Thursday, July 15, 2021. He was born Ryan O’Neal Lowe on July 21, 1985 in Toledo, Ohio to Dennis L. and Susan M. (Paul) Lowe and adopted by Tracy and Ilidia George in 1994. Ryan attended Toledo Public Schools and held jobs in several different fields including custodial, food service, and construction. He was saved at a service at East Toledo Baptist Church, and baptized by Pastor James Rich. Ryan is survived by his daughter, Hailey...

  Marsha Lynn Dombkowski, age 72, of Toledo, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital. She was born November 30, 1948 in Toledo, OH to Russell and Norma Hinebaugh Glaze. Marsha attended Glendale-Fielbach School and the University of Toledo. She was employed as a computer operator for the former Medical College of Ohio for 24 years, retiring in the late 1990’s. She married David Dombkowski on June 27, 1969. Marsha enjoyed traveling, including several...

Donald Edward “Bud” Ravary, 91, of Erie, MI died peacefully at home on Saturday, June 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Don was known for his great kindness, and his devotion to God, his wife and three daughters. He was born October 7, 1929 in Erie, MI to Edward and Antoinette (Geiger) Ravary. Don attended Central Catholic High School (Toledo) and served his country during the Korean War as a Corporal in the US Army. He was employed as a sales associate for Goodyear...

Romaine R. “MeMe” Kowalski, age 84, of Toledo passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 1, 1936 in Toledo, OH to Stephen and Rose Piasecki. Romaine was employed as a sales associate at the downtown Lion Store, and as assistant manager for both the Northtowne Mall Montgomery Wards and the Greenwood Mall JoAnn Fabrics. She was also a longtime “Avon Lady”. A loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

  David John Mierzwiak, age 85, of Temperance, MI and formerly of Southdale Rd. in Toledo, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania. He was born June 19, 1936 in Toledo, OH to Clement and Pearl (Slowinski) Mierzwiak. David graduated from Macomber High School and attended the University of Toledo. After completing his military service in the US Army, he was employed as a project engineer for Owens-Illinois, retiring from there at age 58. He also worked as a security...

Frank, a Toledo resident since 1968, completed his tenure on earth November 26, 2020. Frank was a 27-year employee of Owens-Illinois and the last Vice President/General Manager of the Owens-Illinois Development Corporation (O.I.D.C.)  He led the group that took O.I.D.C. private in 1988.  He went on to serve as CEO of MGD Marketing and worked well into retirement as a resort development consultant. His life was dedicated to the Catholic faith, family, and friends.  As a member...

  Ronald Joseph Gorney, age 85, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living. He was born October 8, 1935 in Belleville, MI to Harold and Genevieve (Chudzinski) Gorney. A graduate of Bedford High School, Ronald was a cement contractor and owned multiple businesses over the years. He was most recently owner and operator of the New Glass Bowl Lanes and Sneaky Pete’s Saloon in Toledo. Ronald was an avid and skilled bowler. He also enjoyed fishing and...

Jane Marie Sulewski, aka “The Cake Lady” was received into Heaven on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was born to Jennings and Martha (Schneff) Martin on February 12, 1932 in Toledo, OH. Jane was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She married Eugene Sulewski on October 24, 1953 and they had 5 children. Jane loved to bake a variety of sweet treats. She was famous for the hundreds of wedding cakes she baked and decorated over more than 50 years. A loving wife, mother,...

Delphine Rose Markiecki, age 89, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 3, 1931 in Toledo, OH to John and Frances (Adamczak) Przepierski. Delphine graduated from Nativity Grade School and Whitney Vocational High School. She was employed as a cashier in the cafeteria at Maumee High School, retiring in 1992 after 20 years of service, and before that as a bookkeeper for Miller Hardware for 14 years. Delphine...

Michael Robert Pacholski, age 73, of Toledo passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born November 30, 1947 in Toledo, OH to Robert and Virginia (Pietsch) Pacholski. Michael graduated from Bowsher High School and attended the University of Toledo. He was employed as a Respiratory Therapist for Toledo Hospital and UTMC. He enjoyed working with computers, and listening to music - especially jazz and classic rock.   Michael was preceded in...

Troy Andrew Yost, 51, passed away on December 14, 2020. Born on February 18, 1969 in Toledo, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Tom and Sharon (deceased) Yost, loving father to Dylan, Carly, and Rachel and loving brother to Terrie Kovacs (Joe), Tim (Brenda), Tony, and Tricia (Karla). Troy, known to some as RC, TroyBoy, Snugs, Rugged Chump, and Troysie McMud, had a fun spirit and was liked by all. His laughter and sense of humor was contagious. He attended Blessed Sacrament grade school and...

Leo H. Sparks, age 97, of Toledo, passed away at home on Sunday, June 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 18, 1924 in Holland, OH to Martin and Elizabeth (Zielinski) Sparagowski. He was a Veteran of the US Coast Guard, serving both in the Atlantic and the Pacific, and was employed by Jeep for 30 years, retiring in 1972. Leo married Frances Zera on June 5, 1943. Leo and Frances, along with his brothers and their wives, started the Original Gino’s Pizza on...

Susan passed away on June 2, 2021 at age 77 from dementia. She was born on March 9, 1944 to loving parents Peter and Mary Golatka. Sue graduated from Whitney High School in June 1962. She also worked at Steins in downtown Toledo while she was still going to school. Susan was very proud of her Polish heritage. Where she lived with her parents and siblings there were Polish bakeries and Polish butchers on almost every corner. She was also very proud that she passed the Postal exam and worked...

David A. Goldsworthy, age 64, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at ProMedica Flower Hospital. He was born February 18, 1957 in Toledo, OH to Gayle and Eleanor (Hawley) Goldsworthy. A graduate of Start High School “Class of 1976”, David retired after 20 years from NSS Enterprises in 2019. He was also employed at A&Z Die Cast Co. and Rowe Industries. David was known for his meticulous nature. Every task he completed, no matter how mundane, was done with great care....

Virginia Caroline Kehr, age 90, of Point Place, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Vibrant Life Jackman Lodge Care Center. She was born January 21, 1931 in Toledo, OH to Louis and Frances (Romak) Zelling. A 1949 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Virginia completed both her Bachelor and Master of Education degrees at Mary Manse College. She taught for many years in the Bedford School System, primarily for Smith Rd. and Jackman Rd. Elementary, retiring in 1993. Virginia was a...

Ramon (Ray) N. Garcia, 84, passed away on Friday, May 14th surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 2, 1936 in Asherton, Texas to José Quiroga and Benigna (Nava) Garcia.  He attended Oakdale School and worked on his family’s farm.  He married Marcia Roman on October 17, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio.  He served in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne Division as a Paratrooper and then another 4 years in the Reserves until 1962 when he was Honorably...

John R. Klocinski, age 70, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on May 11, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.   A proud graduate of St. Francis de Sales, John put himself through college working at Imperial and Showcase Lanes, Hydramatic, Modine Manufacturing, and St. Charles Hospital.  John went on to earn a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from The University of Toledo, along with an Education Specialist in Curriculum and Education, a Master...

  Thomas Thaddeus “Tommy” Nowicki, age 81, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania. He was born January 9, 1940 in Toledo, OH to Thaddeus and Louise (Orlowicz) Nowicki. Tommy was a Veteran of the Army National Guard and the US Air Force. A graduate of Macomber High School and Ohio State University, he began his employment career at Sun Tool where he worked for 8 years, and later was a process engineer at GM Powertrain for 33 years, retiring in...