All Obituaries

Jeffrey David Burks passed away unexpectedly at St Charles Hospital, on September 20, 2022, around 3:30 AM.  Let me tell you a story! He was born on April 26, 1962 in Toledo, Ohio.  The son of Robert J and Joan B Burks.  He attended Pike-Delta-York Schools.  Jeff was a very talented artist and skilled drywaller.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Joan Burks.  Jeffrey is survived by his sons Matthew Burks and Nick Reno, brother John (Darcy)...

The family of Robert (Robbie) John Franco of Monroe Township, Michigan is saddened to announce his passing at 72 years of age on September 21st ,2022. Robert passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long battle with kidney disease, diabetes and dementia.  Robert was born in Detroit on April 5th 1950 to Aldo and Ernestine Franco (nee Levine). He was the second of 4 children and their only son. He attended Melvindale High School and Graduated in 1968. ...

Brenda Lee (Watson) Donnelly passed away peacefully in her home on 09/14/22. She was born 01/19/41 to Earl and Ivah Watson in Sault Ste Marie Michigan. Brenda married the love of her life Robert (Bob) Donnelly, on 11/14/59. Together they raised four children and shared their love with many foster children along the way.  Brenda was a hard worker and had many jobs in her lifetime.  She retired from Kalamazoo County Friend of the Court in 2003. She loved helping people and...

  JOANNA RUTH HULL- HEPLER Joanna Ruth Hull-Hepler, fondly known as Jodi or Boo, went to be with the angels on September 3rd, 2022, while being cared for at the Ebeid Hospice Center. Jodi was born April 5, 1963. She attended St Ursula Academy and DeVilbiss high school, after which she enrolled at the Ohio State University. Following in her Grandfather Pop’s footsteps, Jody joined the military in 1985 and proudly served in the United States Navy as a sea and air rescue Corpsman....

Donald Osenbaugh, age 73, of Toledo, Ohio passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice Residence resting comfortably in his sleep. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 23, 1948 to Vern and Wilma Osenbaugh.  He honorably served in the U.S. Army in the First Calvary Division in Vietnam (1968) as a specialist four E-4 and received the Bronze Star medal.  Don enjoyed football and baseball.  He loved his Detroit Tigers and Ohio State Buckeyes. Don was...

   Patricia “Pat” H Criswell, 90 years old, from New Riegel, Ohio, passed away August 18, 2022. She was born October 19, 1931, in South Bend, Indiana, to Joseph and Helen Szocinski.    Pat is survived by 2 daughters: Patti (Tom) Magnes and Kathy (Lance) Switzer; a son, Randy Criswell along with 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by 2 daughters: Debra and Alaina as well as a grandson, Jason Holman.    Pat...

   Anna M. Ortmann, of West Toledo, passed away on June 4, 2022, at 9:25 p.m., with her daughter, Sheila, by her side. Anna had suffered mini strokes and seizures over the past couple of years, with the most recent one in January, but her daughter managed to keep her at home until her passing. Anna resided in the same home for over 62 years.    Anna was the daughter of Anthony and Helen (Kwader) Trznadel, and was born in her family home on Kosciusko Street, on May 17,...

Joann Rose Bialy, 84, of Toledo passed away in her sleep May 26, 2022 at Majestic Care of Toledo. She was born on June 2, 1937 to Alex (Ollie) and Rose (Bloom) Fuss. Joann was attending church services at least twice a week, bible studies, and enjoyed singing hymns. She was also passionate about cooking, shopping, arts and crafts, singing, playing Bingo, and spending time with her grandchildren who called her Gramma Poopsie. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald Edward...

June I. McMillen, of Toledo, Ohio went home to be with the Lord Jesus, on May 24th, 2022. She died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family. June retired from the GM Transmission Plant after 30 plus years. She loved her dogs and watching movies, especially Disney Movies. June was a very giving person with a great sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dimple and Clarence Frye Sr.,  brothers, Ernest Frye, John Frye, Clarence Frye and Allen Frye. Oldest...

Nancy Ann Stevenson Wolf Jones, 69, entered the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, May 16th, 2022 at St. Vincent Medical Center. She was born on Friday, October 17th, 1952, at White Cross Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Nancy was preceded in death by her father James Keith Stevenson, Sr., her mother, Marjorie Rice Stevenson, and her brother James Keith Stevenson, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Mark) French and son, David (Rachel) Jones. She also leaves...