Celeste C. Klatt, age 84, of Oregon passed away peacefully at the Franciscan Care Center in Sylvania surrounded by her family Saturday, April 4, 2020. Celeste was born to Leo and Laura (Spurgeon) LaCourse on February 6, 1936. She worked as a restaurant manager and most recently at Mercy St. Vincent’s Hospital in housekeeping. Celeste was a member of St. Ignatius Church. She loved playing euchre and enjoyed going to the casino. She was a loving mother and will be deeply missed by her...

John A. Vasko, age 48, of Perrysburg entered into rest Thursday, May 14, 2020. He was born on August 20, 1971 in Toledo, Ohio. John lived in Toledo and its suburbs his entire life. He graduated Northwood High school, Class of 1989, attended the University of Toledo in Engineering, and finished his degree at Ashland University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Although he had an education degree, his true love was transportation services. John was most recently employed by Expeditus...

Marie Ann Knudson, age 82, of Northwood passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Bay Park Community Hospital. Marie was born to Clarence and Dorothy (Tober) Petersen on January 11, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio. Marie loved babies and children. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and the children she babysat. Marie is survived by her children, Bob (Dyan) Kemley, Don (Laura) Kemley, Kathleen (John) Grimes and Laura (Henry) LaPlante; grandchildren, Dylan, Ray (Nicole), Shawn, Holly (Ray),...

  Howard Keith Carpenter   Howard K. Carpenter, 71, of Leigh Acres, FL passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020.  He was born on November 29, 1948 in Toledo, OH to Howard and Cora Carpenter.  Howard served in the U.S. Marine Corps.  He worked as an auto mechanic for many years and as a crab fisherman.   Howard is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Zalar and granddaughters, Gabriella, Alanis and Morgan.  He was preceded in death by his parents. ...

Gregory Dennis Shadler, age 69, of Jerusalem Township passed away peacefully in the home he built on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Greg was born to Theodore and Margaret (Domato) Shadler on August 5, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Clay High School and went on to serve our country in the U.S. Army. Greg worked as a welder for Doehler-Jarvis until they closed and then owned and operated a decorative concrete business. Greg loved the outdoors and the lake. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and running...

Gary Franklin Diekman   Gary F. Diekman, 72, of Northwood, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg Center.  He was born on June 16, 1947 to Franklin and Betty Diekman.  Gary was a 1965 graduate of Lake High School and served in the Army National Guard.  He owned and operated Gary’s Eastside Automotive for many years, retiring in 2016.  Gary was a member of Ohio State Tractor Pullers and the N.T.P.A.   Gary is...

John S. Rakay, 88, passed away May 30th, 2020, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, following a short illness. He was born November 9th, 1931 in Toledo, Ohio to Andrew and Mary Rakay.  He graduated from Waite High School in 1949. Following graduation, John briefly worked at local Kroger stores as a meat cutter.  He enlisted in the Navy in 1951 serving during the Korean Conflict as an Aerographer, providing meteorological support to US Navy and Air Forces Bases along the Eastern Seaboard...

David W. Cooper, age 73, of Oregon, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. David was born to Warren H. and Fern (Murey) Cooper in Pontiac, Michigan on December 30, 1946. He was a 1964 graduate of Clay High School. David enjoyed fishing, bowling and playing video games. David is survived by his wife, Susan; son, David Jr., brother, Larry (Susan); sisters, Beverly (Milt) Andrews and Susan (Dennis) Mohler; brother-in-law, John (Corrine) Sedlar and many nieces and nephews. He was...

Robert S. Taylor, age 87, Local 55 Ironworker passed away peacefully at home Friday, May 29, 2020. Robert served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He leaves behind all his love and blessings to his wife, Mona L. Moses Taylor. He is also survived by son, Robert L. (Kathy) Taylor of Jacksonville, Florida; daughter, Tina Louise Taylor of Dayton, Ohio; step-children in Colorado and Toledo and several grandchildren. Services will be private for the family. Burial will...