OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Oregon, Lucas County in Ohio.

Matthew Joseph Willard

Matthew Joseph Willard

July 25, 2023

Matthew Joseph Willard, age 37, of Toledo, OH, passed away July 25, 2023 at home. He was born to Kim and Cindy (Mills) Willard in Toledo, OH on October 30, 1985. Matthew enjoyed all things cooking and culinary. He also loved gardening and he dearly loved his pets.

Matthew leaves behind his fiancée, Jennifer; his brother, Mark;...

Thomas James Swert, Jr.

Thomas James Swert, Jr.

July 25, 2023

Thomas James Swert, Jr., age 44, of Toledo, OH, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at home. He was born in Toledo, OH to Thomas Sr. and Lori (Foreman) Swert on July 3, 1979. Thomas worked in construction and landscaping for several years. He enjoyed listening to music, working out, playing basketball, and working around the house. His...

John Wesley Spears

John Wesley Spears

July 23, 2023

John Wesley Spears, age 86, of Toledo, OH, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 surrounded by his family. John was born in Jackson, LA to Homer and Levade (Ricks) Spears on March 24, 1937. John served his country in the US Army and later worked as a machine operator. His greatest joy in life was his family. John deeply...

Daniel Edward Prater

Daniel Edward Prater

July 20, 2023

Daniel Edward Prater age 82 of Oregon passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Orchard Villa. Daniel was born to Daniel Burton and Betty Jane (Underwood) Prater in Toledo, Ohio on December 13, 1940. He graduated from Woodward High School and married the love of his life Margaret (Kun) on January 22, 1962. Margaret preceded him in death in...

Stephen John Wojcik, Jr.

Stephen John Wojcik, Jr.

July 19, 2023

Stephen J. Wojcik, Jr., age 67, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the University of Michigan Hospital.  He was born on September 23, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio to Stephen and Lou Mae Wojcik.  Stephen was a 1974 graduate of Waite High School.  He retired from the Jeep Corporation after 30 years of service.  Stephen...

Donna Mae Recknagel

Donna Mae Recknagel

July 18, 2023

Donna Mae Recknagel, age 97, a 50 year resident of Temperance, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home in Oregon, Ohio.  She was born on March 31, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to Ralph and Clara (Sherman) Slates.  Donna was a 1944 graduate of Woodward High School.  She worked briefly at DeVilbus during the War before...

Charles L. Nelms Jr.

Charles L. Nelms Jr.

July 17, 2023

Charles L. Nelms Jr. age 96 of Oregon passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo Center. Charles was born at home in Oregon Township to Charles Sr. and Irene (Garvey) Nelms on May 28, 1927. He attended Clay High School before enlisting to serve our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. When he...

Calvin L. Sherman

Calvin L. Sherman

July 15, 2023

Calvin L. Sherman, age 82, of Holland, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at home surrounded by family.  He was born on June 26, 1941 in Oregon, Ohio to Jim and Edith Sherman.  Calvin was a 1959 graduate of Clay High School.  He worked as a conductor for CSX Railroad, retiring after 41 years of...

Ronald Joseph Heider

Ronald Joseph Heider

July 12, 2023

Ronald Joseph Heider born July 5, 1949, in Toledo, celebrated his 74th birthday with his children and grandchildren last Wednesday. He was the youngest of six children born to Elmer and Kathryn (Chisholm) Heider. Ron married his wife Peggy (Margaret) Logan on August 7, 1971, celebrating almost 53 years of marriage. A 1967 graduate of Waite High School Ron...

Robert William Webert

Robert William Webert

July 12, 2023

Robert William Webert, age 81, of Graytown passed away on Wednesday July 12, 2023 at Riverview Healthcare, where he was a resident for the past two years. Bob was born to William and Olga Webert in Graytown, Ohio on May 26, 1942. He was a 1960 graduate of Harris Elmore High School where he was class president, played basketball,...

Melba Mae Slates

Melba Mae Slates

July 12, 2023

Melba Mae Slates, age 96, of Oregon, OH passed from this life on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born to Lloyd and Layla (Grant) Van Camp on January 13, 1927. Melba married the love of her life, Allen, and spent many happy years until his passing in 1991. She held many jobs during her...

Gladys H. Lutes

Gladys H. Lutes

July 9, 2023

Gladys H. Lutes, age 98, of Northwood, OH, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023. She was born in Woodville, OH to Gotlieb and Ella (Tittle) Layman on February, 13, 1925. Gladys married the love of her life, Jay, and together they spent many happy years until his passing in 2010. She worked as a housekeeper for Millers & Fairlane...

Michael Glenn Burgess

Michael Glenn Burgess

July 8, 2023

Michael Glenn Burgess age 72 of Oregon passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio-Toledo. Mike was born to Richard “Glenn” and Elizabeth “Betty” Burgess in Toledo, Ohio on November 10, 1950. He attended Waite High School and married his childhood sweetheart Pam (Sebring) in 1970. Mike worked at Prefinished Metals as a Metal Coating Inspector...

Helen And Charles Vancamp

Helen And Charles Vancamp

July 7, 2023

Helen and Charles VanCamp of Oregon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 7, 2023 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  They were married on May 28, 1994 and remained inseparable.

Helen was born on December 24, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio to Melvin and Betty Hardy.  She earned an associate’s degree in Restaurant and Hotel Management. ...

Chandler James Myers

Chandler James Myers

July 6, 2023

Chandler “Chan” Myers, age 23, of Oregon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2023 from injuries sustained in an accident.  He was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 1, 2000.  Chandler attended Clay High School before joining the workforce as a landscaper.  Chandler lived life to the fullest.  He was adventurous and outgoing and had a...

Linda Sue Shrewsberry

Linda Sue Shrewsberry

July 6, 2023

Linda Shrewsberry, age 72, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at home surrounded by family.  She was born on October 17, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio to Don and Carol Joyce Krieg.  Linda was a 1968 graduate of Clay High School.  She worked as a cashier at the Pharm in Oregon for many years as well...

Rita M. Truman

Rita M. Truman

July 2, 2023

Rita Marie Truman, age 60, of Rossford, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Majestic Care Center.  She was born on June 29, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio to Irving “Bud” and Opal (Carr) Truman.  Rita was a 1981 graduate of Rossford High School.  She worked hospitality management for over 30 years with Hilton Hotels.  Rita...

Mark Allen Rohm

Mark Allen Rohm

June 30, 2023

Mark Allen Rohm, age 48, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born January 25, 1975. Growing up, Mark loved Steelers football and playing in the band with Michael Slater. He worked for many years as a boilermaker and was proud of his work. Mark enjoyed Kentucky and the outdoors, especially fishing, hiking, and gardening. In 2017 he...

Ella Mae Metzler

Ella Mae Metzler

June 29, 2023

Ella Mae Metzler, a women loved by all, passed away at home surrounded by her family in the evening of June 29, 2023. She is now at peace with the angels in heaven and will forever be missed. Ella was born at home March 24, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio during an ice storm. She was born to Paul and...

Eloisa R. Estrada

Eloisa R. Estrada

June 29, 2023

Eloisa R. Estrada, age 88, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at home surrounded by family.  She was born on May 12, 1935 in Carrizo Springs, Texas to Emeterio and Anita (Ramirez) Rocha.  Eloisa married her husband, Valente on August 27, 1953.  She worked at MercyHealth-St. Vincent Medical Center for many years in housekeeping.  Eloisa...

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