Obituaries

Diane L. Lipper

Jun 12, 2025

Diane Lynn Lipper age 63 of West Toledo passed away June 12, 2024, in Franciscan Care Center in Toledo. Diane was born May 31, 1962, in Toledo to Robert and Patricia (Ball) Lipper. She attended St. Agnes Grade School and graduated from Start High School in 1980. She was employed by Jax products until they closed. Diane loved playing softball...

Bradley Allen Mays

Jun 4, 2025

Bradley Allen Mays age 37 of Maumee passed away Wednesday June 4, 2025. Brad was born in Toledo on June 25, 1987, to Timothy Mays and Kelly (Alliman) Mays.

Brad was exceptionally intelligent and endlessly curious with the ability to memorize information with photographic precision. His insatiable thirst for knowledge had him reading college textbooks for pure pleasure on subjects ranging...

Harry J. Bodie

Jun 2, 2025

Harry J. Bodie, age 84 of Toledo, passed away Monday June 2, 2025, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Harry was born July 9, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio to John and Ann (Curtin) Bodie. After graduating from Central Catholic High School, he served his country in the U.S. Army. Harry became a pipefitter and nuclear certified welder at Toledo Edison,...

Christine Jane Wiezbenski

May 31, 2025

Christine (Zak) Wiezbenski

Christine Wiezbenski passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Christine was born on February 25, 1928, in Toledo, OH, the daughter of John Zak, and Laura (Leocadia Wysocki) Zak. She attended St. Hedwig Catholic church and school in North Toledo and was a graduate of Central Catholic...

Thomas Mlynarczyk

May 27, 2025

Thomas Mlynarczyk, age 88 of Toledo, passed away Tuesday May 27, 2025, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Center. Tom was born in Toledo on January 26, 1937, to John and Doris ( Sommers) Mlynarczyk and was a graduate of Macomber class of 1955 and served in the U. S. Army.

Thomas was a Toledo Police Officer for 25 years retiring...

Daniel Anthony Wozniak

May 25, 2025

Daniel Wozniak, 96 of Toledo, Ohio passed away the morning of May 25, 2025 in Sylvania, Ohio where he was staying at Kingston Residence after a period of declining health.

Daniel (Lefty) was born May 11, 1929 and went through school in Toledo and graduated from Woodward High School. Dan married Dorothy January 15 1950. Dorothy preceded him in death. Dorothy...

Sister Mary Nadine Mathias

May 14, 2025

Sister Mary Nadine Mathias, SND

Sister Mary Nadine Mathias, 82, someone who took notice and lived out of the Word of God both in her own life and in assisting others to appreciate deep truth, died on May 14 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio.

Born on September 19, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and baptized Sylvia, she was the oldest of four...

Frank Knott

May 13, 2025

Frank L. Knott, age 71 of Toledo, Ohio went to be with his mother and father May 13, 2025. He died at UTMC, after a short battle with Cancer. He was born June 30, 1953, to Labain and Annabelle (Hopkins) Knott in Woodville, Ohio.

Frank was a special man. He was always there to help someone in need. He...

Melvin E Smith

May 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Melvin E. Smith

February 1, 1935 – May 13, 2025

With profound sadness and deep respect, we announce the passing of Melvin E. Smith, a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and the proud patriarch of his family. Melvin, age 90, of Toledo, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Northwest Ohio Hospice.

Born on February...

Sister Mary Roseria Helmkamp

May 12, 2025

Sister Mary Roseria was born Carole Norene Helmkamp on February 5, 1934, in Delphos, Ohio. She died May 12, 2025, in Hospice of NW Ohio Ebeid Hospice Center in Sylvania. More than encompassing her life of 91 years and 71 years of religious profession, these dates mark God's plan for his faithful daughter.

The second child of Ralph Helmkamp and Lutgardis...

Natacha Michelle Kolcun

May 8, 2025

Natacha Michelle Kolcun age 52 of Toledo passed away Thursday May 8, 2025. Natacha was born in Long Island, NY on December 18, 1972 to Alix and Michelle (Salomon) Vincent. Natacha grew up on Long Island attending Stony Brook University.

 She received her Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University and practiced for a short time before deciding to become a stay...

Karen Urbanski

May 7, 2025

Karen Marie Urbanski age 70 of the Polish Village passed away May 7, 2025, at home, after a battle with Cancer. Karen was born on September 4, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio to Robert and Evelyn (Szewczak) Urbanski. She was a 1972 graduate of Central Catholic High School.

Surviving are her beloved companion Rick Mish, sister Sharon Springer, niece Courtney "Rosie" Springer,...

Emily Louise Wilcox Komisarek

May 2, 2025

Emily Louise Wilcox Komisarek, age 35, of Toledo, passed away suddenly, leaving behind a world that was made brighter by her vibrant spirit and loving heart. Emily was born on August 31, 1989, in Toledo, Ohio, to Paul Komisarek and Jackie Wilcox.

Emily began her education at Christ the King School and later graduated with pride from Ottawa Hills High School....

Mark Richard Flack

May 1, 2025

Mark Richard Flack age 69 of Toledo passed away Thursday May 1, 2025 in his residence. Mark was born in Oak Park, Mi on October 01, 1955 to Richard and Patricia (Kasenow) Flack. After high school Mark went into the construction trades and maintained that career for most of his life. He loved his motorcycle and making leather items. He...

Sister Barbara Marie Sloan, SND

May 1, 2025

SISTER BARBARA MARIE SLOAN, SND

If metaphors could characterize a life, the words "light" and "salt" may describe Sister Barbara Marie Sloan (formerly Sister Mary Loyol). Born on April 5, 1940, and raised on George Street in Toledo with three brothers and one sister. Barbara attended St. Mary School and then Notre Dame Academy where in her sophomore year she became...

Sandra Dake

Apr 23, 2025

Sandra Dake, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the White Oak Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Divine. She had been living in a group home in Toledo for many years.

Sandra was interred at Fort Meigs Union Cemetery on May 14, 2025. Final arrangements were handled by Urbanski Funeral Home, a Life Celebration Home, 5055 Secor Road,...

Mary Jane Kubicki

Apr 12, 2025

Mary Jane (Bieniek) Kubicki age 94 passed away April 12, 2025. She was born to Theodore and Salome (Kwiatkowski) Bieniek on July 15, 1930. She attended St Hedwig Grade School and graduated from Woodward High School in 1948. She married Norbert (Fritz) Kubicki on September 10, 1949, in St. Hedwig Catholic Church, a union that lasted until his death in...

Steven Regan

Apr 6, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Steven John Regan on the evening of April 6, 2025, following a yearlong battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Throughout his journey, Steven faced each day with incredible strength and positivity, befriending every member of his care team along the way.

Known for his witty humor, engaging stories, and...

Donald Ray Frazier Jr.

Apr 3, 2025

Donald Ray Frazier Jr. was born August 19, 1982, in Toledo, Ohio to Donald Ray Frazier Sr. and Precious Ann Frazier (Kimbrough). He transitioned on April 3, 2025, at Ebeid Hospice Center of Northwest of Ohio. He served in the United States Air Force as an Instrument and Flight Controls Journeyman for over four years. In this position, he performed...

Elizabeth Adjayen Roberts

Mar 24, 2025

Elizabeth Adjayen Roberts passed away on Monday March 24, 2025, at Heatherdowns Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Toledo, Ohio.

She was born on January 4, 1955, to the family of Mr. Thomas Jobor Adjayen and Mrs. Victoria Ughojor Adjayen (nee Nomuoja).

At a very tender age, she suffered permanent right leg polio symptoms. Rather than seeing the incident as an impediment to her...