OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Oregon, Lucas County in Ohio.

Don Ray Claar

Don Ray Claar

May 10, 2026

Don Ray Claar age 69 of Northwood passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2026. Don was a graduate of Woodmore High School and had a long career at Mercy St. Charles Hospital in Oregon, Ohio. 

Visitation will be held at Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Rd in Oregon, on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 11 until 1 p.m. A funeral...

Peter A. Johns

Peter A. Johns

March 10, 2026

Peter A. Johns, age 74, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away on March 10, 2026. Born on December 15, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Peter was the cherished son of Joseph and Eleanor (Thomas) Johns. His life was marked by dedication, passion, and an enduring commitment to both his professional career and his personal interests.Peter was a graduate of Clay High School...

Roberto R. Vasquez

Roberto R. Vasquez

May 11, 2026

Roberto R. Vasquez, age 62, resident of Oregon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on August 26, 1963, to Juan M. and Sarah (Ruiz) Vasquez.

Roberto’s professional journey included his tenure at Omni Source in Toledo.

His bond with his beloved dog, Cheeky, was one of the defining relationships of his life. Devoted to...

William Grant Hickling

William Grant Hickling

May 5, 2026

William Grant Hickling, age 63 of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Bill was born to Leslie and Jacqueline (Maier) Hickling on January 17, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio. He was a 1981 graduate of Waite High School, a Marine veteran, and went on to work in Manufacturing in Machine Maintenance, earning...

Susan Martin

Susan Martin

May 3, 2026

Susan R. Martin, 50 years old, passed away on Sunday May 3rd at Toledo Hospital. She was born from Thomas Martin and Marcella Martin in Toledo, Ohio on June 24, 1975. She would go on to graduate from Bowsher Highschool. Susan would meet James Oberdier and they would be together for 22 years until his passing in March of 2024.

Susan...

Joseph Henry Frobase

Joseph Henry Frobase

May 3, 2026

Joseph Henry Frobase

Joseph Frobase, age 72, passed peacefully among family on May 3, 2026. He was born on November 2, 1953 in Oregon, Ohio to the late Warner and Iva (Roberts) Frobase. Joe was a 1971 graduate of Clay High School, where he excelled at wrestling. Joe started working at the age of 15 for Dunn Chevy Buick, eventually becoming...

Monica Rose Carpenter

Monica Rose Carpenter

May 3, 2026

Monica R. (Hornstein) Carpenter, 83, of Walbridge, ended her struggle with Alzheimer's on May 3, 2026, peacefully surrounded by family. Monica was born September 9, 1942, to Aaron and Cecelia (Bihn) Hornstein of Oregon, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Bob Carpenter, in 2006.

Monica was an LPN for 40 years after graduating from Mercy...

Chester "Mike" M. Slowikowski

Chester "Mike" M. Slowikowski

May 1, 2026

Chester Michael (Mike) Slowikowski, age 58, resident of Oregon, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on August 1, 1967, to Chester and Maryann (Liberkowski) Slowikowski.

Mike graduated from Woodward High School’s class of 1986. He dedicated much of his life to his work as a material handler at TEAM...

Eugene Anthony Bihn

Eugene Anthony Bihn

May 1, 2026

Eugene Anthony Bihn age 77 of Genoa passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 1, 2026. Eugene was born to Lawrence and Olive (Busson) Bihn on May 27, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio. He was a 1966 graduate of Lake High School and earned his Associates Degree from Owens Community College after serving our country in the U.S. Army during...

Pamela "Pam" Marie Barabash

Pamela "Pam" Marie Barabash

April 30, 2026

Pamela Marie Barabash (née Poston), of Oregon, Ohio, was born on April 7, 1949, to Agnes Evelyn (Lammers) Olszewski-Poston. She passed away on April 30, 2026 at Hospice of Northwest, Ohio - surrounded by her family.

Pam graduated from Woodward High School in 1968 and went on to build a life centred around family, dedication, and quiet strength. She worked for...

Deborah "Deb" Lucille Kidwell

Deborah "Deb" Lucille Kidwell

April 27, 2026

Deborah “Deb” Lucille Kidwell, age 75, resident of Walbridge, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio – Perrysburg. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on February 9, 1951.

Deb attended Waite High School and was a long-time resident of East Toledo. She devoted much of her life to caring for her family. She was...

Orpha F. Campolongo

Orpha F. Campolongo

April 26, 2026

Orpha F. Campolongo, age 74, of Northwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at her home surrounded by her cherished family. Born on October 12, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, Orpha was the beloved daughter of Randolf and Frances (Williams) Boyer.Throughout her life, Orpha demonstrated a warm and welcoming spirit, qualities that shone brightly in her many years...

Julie Owczarzak

Julie Owczarzak

April 22, 2026

Julie Owczarzak "Gigi" age 60 of Toledo, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at Mercy St. Anne Hospital. Julie was a 1983 graduate and went on to earn her Associate's Degree from Owens Community College, studying Computer Programming, specializing in COBOL design. Julie married the love of her life, Mark, on June 14, 1985, at St. Hedwig Catholic Church. She worked for...

James W. Kline Sr.

James W. Kline Sr.

April 21, 2026

James W. Kline Sr., known to most as Jim, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026,

surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure. He was born on May 20, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio, and made his home in Oregon, Ohio.

Jim was the beloved husband of 29 years to Marlene Sloan. He was a devoted...

Joseph Allen Feahr

Joseph Allen Feahr

April 21, 2026

Joseph Allen Feahr, age 41, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was born in Toledo on May 13, 1984.

Joseph devoted his career to the demanding work of tree cutting, a profession that perfectly suited his fearless disposition and connection with the outdoors. Beyond his work, he found great joy in playing pool, a pastime...

James R. (Duke) Strance

James R. (Duke) Strance

April 17, 2026

James R. (Duke) Strance, 88, of Williston, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026. Duke was born on June 6, 1937, to James J. and Rose (Martin) Strance. He attended St. Anthony's Church and School, which was the center of his young life. The memories he shared of living in the old neighborhood, within a few minutes' walk of...

Thomas J. "Jim" Caldwell

Thomas J. "Jim" Caldwell

April 16, 2026





Thomas James (Jim) Caldwell, 90, lived a life marked by love, service, and deep faith—one that spoke clearly without the need for many words. He is now in the presence of his Savior, reunited with his beloved bride, Carol.

Born and raised in East Toledo, Jim was a true “nickel,” proud of where he came from and the values it instilled in him. In...

Charleen Marie Adkins

Charleen Marie Adkins

April 16, 2026

Charleen Marie Adkins, age 70, resident of Northwood, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. She was born on December 30, 1955, in Toledo, to the late Norm and Helen (Hiatt) Cassavore.

A graduate of Springfield High School in 1974, Charleen pursued higher education with determination and grace. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo, a place...

Robert John Joehlin, Jr.

Robert John Joehlin, Jr.

April 15, 2026



Robert J. Joehlin Jr., age 89, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2026.  Born and raised in Oregon, Ohio, Bob was the son of the late Robert and Olive (Schmidlin) Joehlin Sr. He remained a lifelong resident of the community he loved. Bob was a 1955 graduate of Clay High School, where he was a member of the...

Joan E. Peiffer

Joan E. Peiffer

April 13, 2026



Joan E. Peiffer, age 92, of Genoa, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg surrounded by family. She was born on May 23, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio to Joseph and Violet (Gramza) McNally. Joan was a graduate of Waite High School. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Joan enjoyed working...

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