John Roger Baranoski

John Baranoski, age 84 of Toledo, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his East Toledo home. Born July 23, 1941, to Stanley "Sox" and Florence "Flo" Mary (Downing) Baranoski, John was a lifelong East Toledoan. A 1959 Macomber High School graduate, he learned about trades then John joined the Navy as an Airman and was eventually promoted to Aviation Electricians Mate 2nd Class. He was stationed at Atsugi Naval Air Station in Japan and on the USS Ticonderoga, CV14 where he supported operations in Vietnam. After his service, he returned to Toledo and never left. John started working as a pinsetter at a local bowling alley. Then he worked at both Gerkins Electric and St. Charles Hospital as an electrician. Later John worked for many years at Chrysler and retired from there.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Judith (Baranoski) Zehr, and brothers Raymond and Thomas Baranoski. He is survived by 12 nieces and nephews and sister-in-law Barbara Baranoski Ruffert. Also surviving are his two dear friends, his neighbor Cindy and John Engler a coworker at Chrysler. After John's retirement from Chrysler in 2000, the "Johns" remained steadfast friends and went to breakfast every Wednesday at American Table in Oregon. John was an avid bowler with many 300 games. He loved his country and was a very proud Navy Veteran. John's loves were his family, sports cars, collectibles, NASCAR and bowling!

John's visitation will be Thursday May 28, 2026, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Urbanski Funeral Home a Life Celebration Home 5055 Secor Rd. Toledo, Ohio. Interment will be held on July 23, 2026, in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions to Tunnel to Towers in John's name.