OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Oregon, Lucas County in Ohio.

Brian A. Reed, Sr.

Brian A. Reed, Sr.

January 1, 2026

Brian A. Reed Sr. was a loving husband and devoted father. He was a man whose world revolved around his family, especially his children, who were his greatest joy and proudest accomplishment. Brian was young, full of love, and had so much life left to live, making his passing especially heartbreaking.

For 31 years, Brian shared a deep and lasting love...

Diane Kay Deem

Diane Kay Deem

January 2, 2026

Diane Kay Deem, age 79, born on October 19, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 2, 2026, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Diane's story is one defined by dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to her community and family. Diane was born to Gilbert and Edna (Eilert) Thompson on October 19, 1946. Diane...

Edwin Eugene Jacobs

Edwin Eugene Jacobs

January 2, 2026

Edwin E. Jacobs, age 89, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Charter Senior Living. He was born on December 14, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ed was a 1955 graduate of Central Catholic High School before becoming an iron worker with Local 55. He married the love of his life, Nancy on June 27, 1959...

Janice M. Whitkovic

Janice M. Whitkovic

January 1, 2026

Our beautiful sister, Janice M. Whitkovic, age 74 of Toledo, Ohio, left this world to join her loving family in heaven on January 1, 2026. She died at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio. Her loving family was present.

Janice was a 1969 graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School. Janice worked and retired from Omnicare after several years of service.

She...

Lisa Annette Wilkes

Lisa Annette Wilkes

January 1, 2026

Lisa Annette Wilkes, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 1, 2026, at Mercy St. Charles Hospital, leaving behind a legacy woven with love and compassion. Born on September 24, 1963, in Toledo, Ohio, Lisa spent her life nurturing those around her and creating joyful memories that will forever echo in the hearts of her family...

Peter J. Rynski

Peter J. Rynski

December 30, 2025

Peter J. Rynski, age 67, resident of Graytown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont, on December 30, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1958, in Toledo, to the late Peter and Dolores (Gawronski) Rynski.

Peter graduated from Central Catholic High School in Toledo. He dedicated 40 years of service to Toledo Edison/First Energy, from which he...

Ronald "Ron" Wilka

Ronald "Ron" Wilka

December 31, 2025



Ronald Fredrick Wilka, age 82, of Walbridge, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at home surrounded by family members. He was born on February 19, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio to Alfred and Mildred (Goeckerman) Wilka. Ron was a 1961 graduate of Lake High School and went on to earn his associate degree from the University of Toledo. Ron...

Amber Rose Engelhardt

Amber Rose Engelhardt

December 17, 2025

Amber Rose Engelhardt, age 39, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on December 17, 2025, in the comfort of her home, just two days shy of her 40th birthday. She was born on December 19, 1985, in Toledo, Ohio.

Amber held an Associate’s Degree and was known for her intelligence, which she combined with the willingness to support everyone around her....

Lupe G. Hernandez

Lupe G. Hernandez

December 29, 2025

Lupe G. Hernandez, age 64, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by the comfort and love of his family. He was born on September 8, 1961, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Juan and Elvira (Gonzalez) Hernandez.

Lupe attended Waite High School. His career was marked by entrepreneurial spirit. He was the proud owner of C&L Cores. Many years...

Mark Philip and Nancy Kay Murphy

Mark Philip and Nancy Kay Murphy

December 27, 2025

Nancy Kay and Mark Philip Murphy passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident. Mark, age 70, was born April 4, 1955, to Philip and Jeanne (Baumgartner) Murphy in Toledo, Ohio. He was a 1974 graduate of Clay High School and began working at a young age at his family’s True Value Hardware Store...

Vickie Wohlgamuth

Vickie Wohlgamuth

January 1, 2026

Vickie Wohlgamuth,62, passed away on January 1, 2026 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters after enduring a chronic illness. She was born to Henry Beaufait and Karlene Iott on July 16, 1963 at Riverside Hospital in Toledo. Ohio. Vickie would go on to meet Joseph Richard Wohlgamuth and they would marry on January...

Derald Herbert Seimet

Derald Herbert Seimet

December 31, 2025

Derald H. Seimet passed away peacefully, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, in Sylvania, on December 31st  2025. He was born on November 19th, 1947, to Elmer and Rosemary Seimet. He grew up in Bono, Ohio, and spent many cherished summers in Defiance, Ohio, with extended family, making cherished memories that stayed close to his heart throughout his life. He graduated...

Joanne C. Gehr

Joanne C. Gehr

December 30, 2025



Joanne C. Gehr, age 85, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Gardens of St. Francis. She was born on July 27, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio to William and Jeannette (Nowicki) Patrzalek. Joanne was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She worked as a scheduler for Industrial Printing for 15 years. In her spare time,...

Herbert Alton Warmath

Herbert Alton Warmath

December 29, 2025

Herbert Alton Warmath, “Hub,” age 92, passed away December 29, 2025, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Herbert was born to Jim and Bertha Warmath on September 3, 1933, in Friendship, Tennessee. Herbert was very mechanical and could fix nearly anything. He worked as a laborer with the Labor Union. He loved gardening and farming, watching Rodeo and...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Schmidt

Jacqueline "Jackie" Schmidt

December 26, 2025



Jacqueline Sue Schmidt, age 84 of Oregon, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 7, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio to Clarron and Margaret (Thompson) Phillips. Jackie was a 1959 graduate of Clay High School. She married her special guy, Ronald “Ron” L. Schmidt, in May of 1962. Jackie worked as...

Carol Sue Spradling

Carol Sue Spradling

December 25, 2025

Carol Sue Spradling, lovingly known as Mom and Granny and sometimes “Maw,” passed away peacefully on Christmas morning at the age of 85. She was surrounded by love and leaves behind a legacy of devotion, strength, and deep care for her family.

Born on January 12, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio, Carol lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and independence. She...

Michael Damon Partin

Michael Damon Partin

December 23, 2025

Michael Damon Partin, age 35, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on September 29, 1990.

Michael was a graduate of Genoa High School, class of 2009, and his education laid the foundation for his hard-working spirit. He was the proud owner of CMC Seamless, where he devoted his time and skills to building a...

Keith Gaytan

Keith Gaytan

December 21, 2025

Keith Paul Gaytan (“Gator”), age 62, passed away peacefully at his home on December 21, 2025, where he lived with his loving daughter, KC, and her family. He was born on June 28, 1963, to Audrene Grace Riley and Paul Gaytan. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Kathleen Gaytan; beloved wife, Madelyn Gaytan; brother, Georgie Young; along...

Mark Anthony Parker

Mark Anthony Parker

December 19, 2025

Mark Anthony Parker age 61 of Green Springs, Ohio passed away on December 19, 2025 at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio-Perrysburg. Mark was born in Fremont to William and Beatrice (Timmons) Parker on August 31, 1964. He was a graduate of Gibsonburg High School and served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1982-1987. Mark worked for many years in...

Terry L. Shook

Terry L. Shook

December 19, 2025

Terry Shook, 83, of Northwood, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital. He was born on December 11, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio. Terry was a 1960 graduate of Woodward High School. After high school Terry joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Pope Air Force Base in N. Carolina. That...

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