Obituaries

Richard Wesly Mills

Richard Wesly Mills

May 9, 2026

Richard W. Mills, 81, of Summerville, passed away peacefully at his home on May 9, 2026, surrounded by the comfort and love of family.

 Richard was born on July 24, 1944, in San Diego to Samuel W. Mills and Mary Belle (Wrightsmen) Mills. He lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, humor, and deep devotion to those he loved. 

Richard was...

Christine Marie Anello

Christine Marie Anello

May 7, 2026

Tina (Christine Wagner) Marie Anello, age 60, of Graytown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2026. Born on July 2, 1965, in Toledo, Ohio, to Carl “Ed” and Katie (Timiney) Wagner. Tina grew up on Dexter Street in the Lagrange neighborhood where she built lifelong friendships and memories she treasured deeply. She attended St. Hedwig Catholic School...

Amy Jo Miller

Amy Jo Miller

May 7, 2026

Amy Jo Miller, age 53, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away at home May 7, 2026. Amy Jo was born July 31, 1972, in Toledo to Robert and Marilyn Miller. Although Amy was born with cerebral palsy, she will be remembered most for her infectious smile, which she shared with everyone. She loved animals and they loved her. Amy would develop...

Elwanda F. Rogers

Elwanda F. Rogers

Apr 25, 2026

Elwanda "Frankie" Rogers was born on February 18, 1952, in Little Rock Arkansas, to Thelma and Nathaniel Rogers. She passed away on April 25, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio.

Frankie's family moved to Toledo, Ohio when she was four years old. As a child, she was full of energy and curiosity. She wasn't afraid of anything and was always willing to accept...

William Donald Carr

William Donald Carr

Apr 25, 2026

William Donald Carr, age 68, of Toledo, Ohio passed away April 25, 2026, in St. Ann Mercy Hospital. William was born June 6, 1957, to Donald and Murel (Groll) Carr. A graduate of Whitmer High School, Bill served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a contractor for many years in the Toledo area and owned Buckeye Awning. Bill...

Walter Ray "Scottie" Scott Sr.

Walter Ray "Scottie" Scott Sr.

Apr 25, 2026

Walter Ray Scott, Sr. aka “Scottie” April 28, 1945 – April 25, 2026 Walter Ray Scott, Sr. ”Scottie”, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, just three days shy of his 81st birthday, surrounded by his loving family.

Scottie was born on April 28, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio, to Roger and Mary Ellen (DeFever) Scott. He was the...

Sister Mary Bryan SND

Sister Mary Bryan SND

Apr 23, 2026

SISTER MARY BRYAN GABEL, SND

“She who is a friend is always a friend” (Prv. 17:19). What an apt description for Sister Mary Bryan Gabel who made everyone her friend.

Born Margaret Anne on June 2, 1938, in Fremont, Ohio, she began her life of 87 years before her death on April 23 at Notre Dame Village Assisted Living in Chardon, Ohio,...

Anna Mae McIlhargey-Kontur

Anna Mae McIlhargey-Kontur

Apr 20, 2026

Anna Mae McIlhargey-Kontur age 71 of West Toledo peacefully passed away on April 20, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Anna was born November 5, 1954, in Toledo to John and Jessie (Mellon) McIlhargey. A 1973 graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School, she continued her schooling at the University of Toledo where she received her bachelor and masters degrees in...

Cora Mae Pittman

Cora Mae Pittman

Apr 6, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cora Mae Pittman, a beloved mother, devoted caregiver, and faithful follower of Christ, who departed this life on April 6, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on August 11, 1939, in Marion, Alabama, Cora lived a life defined by her love, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to serving others.Cora was a...

Catherine M. Bowers

Catherine M. Bowers

Apr 5, 2026

Katherine Marie Bowers age 80 of Toledo passed away April 5, 2026, at Majestic Care in Toledo. Katherine was born on September 6, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio to Donald Annabelle (Beeman) Bowers.

Kathy was a parishioner of St. Hedwig Church for many years until its closing. She was a longtime volunteer at the St. Hedwig Polish Festival where she would enjoy...

Nancy Dawn (Frayer) Lodge

Nancy Dawn (Frayer) Lodge

Apr 2, 2026

Nancy Dawn (Frayer) Lodge, age 77, entered eternal peace on April 2, 2026, with her son by her side. She was under the care of Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Toledo. Nancy was born on April 12, 1948, to Russell O. and Marie (Upell) Frayer.

Nancy, formerly from Deerfield, MI, attended St. Alphonsus Catholic School. She graduated from Deerfield High...

Roger Ralph Krafft

Roger Ralph Krafft

Mar 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of My Brother, Roger Krafft

Born: March 22, 1948 Entered Eternal Rest: March 22, 2026

Today, on what should have been a celebration of his life, we instead honor and remember my beloved brother, Roger Krafft, who passed away peacefully in his bed on his 78th birthday. His passing was unexpected, and our hearts are heavy with loss.

Roger was...

Natividad Montoya

Natividad Montoya

Mar 17, 2026

Natividad Montoya, 77, of Toledo, Ohio, will be remembered fondly by all who knew him after he passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Born on September 8, 1948, in Woodville, Ohio, to Fernando and Victoria (Billegas) Montoya, he was part of a big family, being one of ten children.

Growing up,...

Victor Virgil Matuszewski

Victor Virgil Matuszewski

Mar 16, 2026

Victor Virgil Matuszewski, age 95 of Point Place, departed this world peacefully on March 16, 2026, at Kingston Residence of Sylvania. Born on July 5, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, to Alphonse and Stella (Dobrzykowski) Matuszewski, Victor was a man whose life radiated warmth, kindness, and fierce dedication to family and community.A graduate of Macomber High School, Victor, known affectionately as...

Jacqulyn Marie Druckemiller

Jacqulyn Marie Druckemiller

Mar 14, 2026

Jacquelyn Marie Druckemiller age 70 of Toledo passed away March 14, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio-Toledo. Jacquelyn was born October 1, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio to Edward "Mike" and Myra (Zielenski) Konwinski. After graduating from St. James Grade School and Maumee High School in 1973, she served her country in the U.S. Navy as a Radioman.

Jacki was a devoted...

Severa Maria Melendrez

Severa Maria Melendrez

Mar 11, 2026

Severa “Sevie” Maria Melendrez, age 88, of Laredo, Texas, and formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Sevie was born on November 6, 1937, in Kenedy, Texas, to Jose and Tomasa (Carabajal) Ortiz. She devoted many years of her life to caring for others as a nurse, a...

Patricia Ann Patti

Patricia Ann Patti

Mar 6, 2026

Patricia Ann "Patti" Patti age 91, our precious treasure, wife, mother, and grandmother passed peacefully March 6, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on July 23, 1934, to John and Margaret (Blakemore) Kindler in Cleveland.

Patricia was a 1952 graduate of Mentor High School, attended Bowling Green State University and was employed by Ohio Bell for five years. While working...

Renee Evette Roach

Renee Evette Roach

Mar 3, 2026

Renee Evette Roach, age 57 of Toledo passed away March 3, 2026. Renee was born on September 19, 1968, in Toledo to Rebecca Booker. She enjoyed writing and music and played drums in the school band. She also wrote Poetry.

She attended school in Toledo and Detroit. Renee had a giving spirit and would give her last dime to help others...

John Gregory DeMarco

John Gregory DeMarco

Mar 2, 2026

John G. DeMarco, age 86, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away March 2, 2026, in Ebeid Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Sylvania. John was born on May 13, 1939, in New York, New York to John V. and Helena (Gregory) DeMarco. A graduate of St. Helena High School in the Bronx, he graduated from Iona College and received his PhD in Chemistry from Fordham University. John...

Diana Sue Bateson-Pechette

Diana Sue Bateson-Pechette

Feb 26, 2026

Diana Sue Bateson-Pechette, age 69, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Heatherdowns Care Center. Diana was born in Toledo on May 23, 1956, to Harold and Mary (Bearringer) Bateson. She was a graduate of Bedford High School and attended college. Diana was in customer service for most of her career.

She loved playing Bingo, the New York Yankees...