Judith Rae Williamson, 69, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at home. She was born August 11, 1950 in Lincolnshire, WV. Judy was a graduate of Scott High School. She was a caregiver. Judy belonged to various organizations and a member of Good Shepherd. She enjoyed crafts and cooking among many other activities.   Judy is survived by many longtime friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Hildigard (Metzmaier) Williamson; significant others, Ed, Larry and...

LAPOINTE   Thomas C. LaPointe, 63, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 18, 2019 at home. He was born March 23, 1956, in Toledo. Tom was retired with 30 years from CSX. His interests included airplanes, history and the Indians.   Tom is survived by his wife, Georgie; mother, Billie Jean LaPointe; children, Shannon (David) Vail, Nicholas (Christina) LaPointe and Angela (Michael) Stover; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis LaPointe...

Sharon Lynn Avery, 64, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home. She was born September 21, 1954 in Toledo to Ernest, Jr. and Nancy (Byers) Avery.   Sharon is survived by her children, Heather (Patrick) Ayers and Scott (Aubrey) Tholl; grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Ernie (Cindi), Larry (Evelyn), Jim (Judy), Cathy (John), and Larry (Sharon) Amsler; father, Gene Saunders as well as many half and step-siblings, nieces and nephews Sharon also...

Darrell Zimmerman, 82, of Northwood, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg Center.  He was born on March 30, 1937 in Rainelle, West Virginia to Maxie and Harry Zimmerman.  Darrell attended Smoot High School before serving in the U.S. Army.  He worked as semi-truck driver for Art Iron Steel Company for 30 years.  Darrell was a founding member of Northwood Baptist Church where he served as deacon, trustee and life-long...

               Johnny Ray Prater, 69, passed away August 7, 2019 at Heartland of Perrysburg. He was born March 11, 1950 to White and Irene R. (Etts) Prater. Johnny worked at Standard Oil over 20 years, and ran his own tire business. He was a family man, who loved to play poker and euchre.           He is survived by his children, Stephanie Farley, Roxanne (Dennis Prater) McDaniel, Renee McDaniel, Bryan (Jill) Laas; many...

     Ronald F. Sandish, 88, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Ron was born in Cleveland on November 19, 1930 to Fred and Mae Sandish. He graduated from Parma Schaaf High School in 1949. Ron served as a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He met Jean Ross, his future wife of 59 yrs., while stationed at Dover AFB. Ron attended The Ohio State University and graduated from Cleveland State in 1968. He worked as a civil engineer...

Beverly Ann St. John (Lauer), born on December 29, 1939, died peacefully on July 31, 2019 at home following a long fight with Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by her daughters and husband of 59 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Wilfred C. and Genevieve Swierzbin Lauer, and granddaughter Kelly Camp. She is survived by her loving husband Douglas; daughters Audrey A. (John) Gramling, Patricia M. (Christopher) Noble, Sheila A. (Richard) Fraser, Sharon M. Swanson and Louise A....

 Lewis J. Vargo, 72, of Oregon, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Regency Hospital in Sylvania. He was born February 8, 1947 in Toledo to Lewis and Erma (Becker) Vargo.   Lewis completed his training in Genoa to become a police officer. He then became Chief of Police in Elmore. After leaving Elmore, Lewis worked for the Toledo Metro Parks and devoted his life to his law enforcement career for a total of 47 years.   Lewis is survived by his loving wife, Barbara (Bennett)...

    Elaine Ann Lompis passed away on July 28, 2019 at St. Charles Hospital in Oregon, Ohio.  She was born on November 9, 1936 to Stephen and Theresa (Odorzynski) Zielinski in Toledo, Ohio.  In her youth, Elaine was very active in St. Anthony’s Church organizations such as the Young Ladies Sodality, CYO and TCCY.  She was also a postulant at Madonna College & Felician Covent in Lavonia, Michigan.  Elaine was a member of St. John the Baptist Parish...

 Douglas M. Below, 69, of Oregon, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Mercy St. Charles Hospital. He was born August 8, 1949 in Toledo to Virl, Sr. and Amy (Reinhard) Below. Douglas was a yard master at CSX Railroad for 33 years prior to his retirement. He married Joanne (Rable) on March 30, 1990, and celebrated 29 years of marriage. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He is survived by his loving wife, Joanne; brother, Richard Below; and many loving nieces and...