Obituaries
Donna Jean and Clarence Ernest Bernhard
Dec 23, 2025
Remembering the lives of
Donna Jean Bernhard and Clarence Ernest Bernhard Sr.
Donna Jean Bernhard, age 88, of Sylvania, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at The Lakes of Sylvania.
Donna worked at Raceway Park for over 25 years. She was known for her strong will, unwavering determination and support for her Block Watch community in the Lagrange St, and Polish Village area....
Mary "Sister Mary Lucy" Suter, SND
Dec 21, 2025
SISTER MARY LUCY SUTER, S.N.D.
Every person's death is accompanied by mystery and miracle, darkness and light. Nature itself revealed this when Sister Mary Lucy Suter died on December 21, the winter solstice. As Sister awakened in heaven, the Church prayed "O Radiant Dawn." What splendor greeted Sister after 85 years of earthly life including almost 65 years in her religious...
Norman Shufelt
Dec 18, 2025
Norman Shufelt age 90 of Toledo, Ohio passed away December 18, 2025, at home. Norman was born April 10, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio to George and Delma (Lehnart) Shufelt. Norman was a long-time resident of Zeigler Group Homes in Toledo, Ohio, where he will be remembered as a great resident who was loved by his roommates and his caregivers. His favorite pastime was listening to his...
Wilma Smith
Dec 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Wilma Smith
September 27, 1935 - December 17, 2025
Wilma Smith, age 90, of Toledo, Ohio, peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, while in the memory care unit at Glass Peaks in Toledo. Wilma lived a life marked by deep faith, steady service, and a love that showed up in real ways-especially for her family. Wilma was...
Olivia Lopez
Dec 17, 2025
Olivia P Lopez age 91 of Toledo, Ohio went to be with the Lord her Savior on December 17, 2025, surrounded by her children. Olivia was born on April 27, 1934, in Kerrville, Texas to Regino and Delfina (Lopez) Portillo. Olivia grew up in Erie, Michigan and then moved to Monroe, Michigan. She married Jesus Lopez Sr., and had been...
Barbara Veler
Dec 7, 2025
Barbara Veler age 76 of Toledo, passed away Sunday December 7, 2025, at Devine Rehabilitation Home. Barbara was born in Poland to Raymond and Anna (Glaz) Sadowy. As a young girl, her family immigrated to America, and Barbara was very proud of her Polish Heritage.
She was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed watching TV, playing with her...
Bruce Liles
Nov 30, 2025
Bruce C. Liles, age 70, formerly of Findlay, Ohio, and Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 30, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. Bruce was born July 15, 1955, in Findlay to Daniel and Janice (Frisch) Liles who preceded him in death. Surviving is his brother Jason Daniel Liles of Brookings, SD.
Bruce's Graveside Service will beThursday, December 11, 2025at 10:00 am in...
Jean Engelhardt
Nov 18, 2025
Jean Engelhardt, age 83 of North Toledo, passed away November 18, 2025, at Ayden of Toledo. Jean was born June 4, 1942, in Toledo Ohio to Raymond and Catherine LaPlante. Together they raised six children. Jean was an avid walker who loved reading books and dancing.
Surviving are her children Daniel (Donna) Engelhardt, Charles Engelhardt, Terry (Shirley Jones) Engelhardt, August John...
Dolores Groth
Nov 13, 2025
Sr. Mary Rose Bernard Groth, SND
Few people can change a nation, but Sister Mary Rose Bernard could. Sister Mary Rose Bernard, born March 8, 1931, in Toledo to parents Fredrick and Clara Rose (Ostierrider) Groth, began her storied life that can be found in the history books of Papua New Guinea, whose culture she enhanced through her indefatigable spirit. On November...
Janet K. Stoeckley
Nov 4, 2025
Janet Wozny Duszynski Stoeckley, 101 years old, of Monclova, passed away November 4, 2025, following a long, well-lived, gracious life. Born February 29, 1924, Janet took immense pride in being a “Leap Year Baby.” She was born in Chicago, IL and came to Toledo as a young child.
Janet graduated from Woodward High School in 1942 and was a proud and...
Deacon Thomas Carone
Oct 31, 2025
Deacon Thomas Santo CaroneFebruary 17, 1942 - October 31, 2025
Deacon Thomas Santo Carone, beloved husband, father, educator, and servant of the Church, age 83, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025.
He was born to Josephine (Lupica) and Sebastian Carone. He was united in marriage to Karol Sawyer for 59 years, and together they were blessed with two daughters,...
Evelyn LaVoy Zink
Oct 30, 2025
Evelyn T. LaVoy-Zink, age 91, of Temperance, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Hampton Manor of Bedford. Evelyn was born May 3, 1934, in Temperance, MI, to Ernest and Martha (Rochowiak) Nusbaum.
Evelyn was a lifelong resident of Temperance, MI, and a 1953 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She met Nelson C. LaVoy and they married...
Sister Mary Gertrude Ann Mueller SND
Oct 30, 2025
SISTER MARY GERTRUDE ANN MUELLER, S.N.D.
“The one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully” (2 Cor. 9:6). Throughout her 87 years Sister Mary Gertrude Ann Mueller bountifully sowed seeds of sweetness and kindness in her family, religious community, ministry of education, and compassionate attention to the sick until her death on October 30 at Rosary Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio.
Born...
Maryann Emily Brown
Oct 27, 2025
Maryann Emily Brown age 79 of Toledo, passed away Monday October 27, 2025, at Ebeid Hospice. Maryann was born in Toledo on April 11, 1946, to Theodore and June (Thompson) Tank. She graduated from McCauley High School in Toledo and then attended the University of Toledo where she met her husband, David. The first few years of their marriage they...
Barbara Newell
Oct 20, 2025
Barbara A. Newell age 88 of Toledo, Ohio passed away October 20, 2025, at Ayden of Toledo. Barbara was born on March 25, 1937, to Clyde and Florence (Huffman) Banning. She graduated from Scott High School and worked as a case worker for the Welfare Department until she retired. Barb was a compassionate caring person who loved animals. She enjoyed...
Jacquelin Susan Ward Garza
Oct 19, 2025
Jacquelin Susan Ward Garza age 36 of Toledo, Ohio was taken from her loving family October 19, 2025. Jacquelin was born November 21, 1988, in Toledo and raised by her parents Mary Garza and Steve Place. Jakcie graduated from Libbey High School in 2007. She became a certified State Tested Nursing Assistant and worked as a home health aide around...
Carole Piorkowski
Oct 13, 2025
Carole A. Piorkowski age 77, formerly of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully October 13, 2025, at Hickory Ridge in Temperance, MI. Carole was born December 9, 1947, in Toledo's St. Vincent Hospital to Stanley and Ann (Napierala) Piorkowski. A 1965 graduate of Rogers High School, she earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo in 1969 and taught briefly...
Francis Zychowicz, Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
Francis A. "Frank" Zychowicz of Toledo, passed away on October 1, 2025, at the age of 77, amid the loving comfort of family. Frank leaves a lasting impression on those who called him husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, teacher, mentor and friend.
Frank was born on January 23, 1948, to Francis and Theophilia (Kasmierski) Zychowicz. Frank attended St. Adalbert...
Theresa Danisovszky
Sep 27, 2025
Theresa Danisovszky, age 99, passed away surrounded by her family on September 27, 2025. She and her twin brother Joseph were born on September 23, 1926, to her parents Frank and Mary Nagy in Toledo, Ohio.
A devout Catholic, Theresa prayed the rosary daily and was a longtime member of St. Stephen Parish, most recently attending St. Catherine of Siena. She...
Timothy J. Ruffin
Sep 25, 2025
Timothy James Ruffin, 54, of Toledo passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 15, 1970, in Sandusky, Ohio to Frison and Linda (Randleman) Ruffin. As a child he loved spending summers with his grandparents in New London and Ashland.
Tim loved the outdoors and nature. He enjoyed fishing, martial arts, music and drawing....
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