All Obituaries

Nadine Marie Bethel passed away tragically Saturday November 16th in her home at the age of 61. She was born July 26, 1958 in Toledo to  Carl & Dolores (Augustyniak) Bieniek and graduated from Start High School in 1976. Nadine was medical transcriptionist at Medical College of Ohio and at St. Vincent mercy Medical Center where she retired from 2012. She was known to go above and beyond for others whether it be at work or just helping others. Nadine enjoyed baking especially...

Jerrica Danielle Papenfuse passed away unexpectedly on Sunday November 10, 2019 at the age of 31. She was born June 28, 1988 in Toledo to Rancey & Christine (Parks) Papenfuse attended Woodward High School. Jerrica loved going to the beach, hanging out with her siblings and spending the holidays at home with her family. She also loved watching movies with her pride and joy, her daughters. Jerrica is preceded in death by her grandma Virginia Parks – Evearitt, grandpa Donald Parks;...

Etta Jane Mitten passed away surrounded by her family Monday Nov. 11, 2019 at the age of 60. She was born Sept. 18, 1959 in Toledo to Martin and Sandra (Davenport) Fritts. Some of Etta’s small pleasures were painting ceramics, laying in the sun, listening to Elvis music and having the biggest lobster in the tank. Her greatest love was her relationship with Jesus Christ and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She was a homemaker and the “Neighborhood...

William M. "Bill" Perry, age 69, of Delta, OH (formally of Toledo, OH) passed on Friday, November 8, 2019. Bill was a Vietnam Veteran with the United States Army. Bill enjoyed any outdoor activity especially fishing, working on vehicles, playing games, and spending time with his family and friends.  Friday nights were "reserved" as game night with his friends Tammy, Marty and Doug. Bill was a friend to everyone he met.     Surviving are his daughters...

Donna Holland of Toledo passed away  October 31, 2019 in her home at the age of 42.  Donna was born in Toledo on December 27, 1976 to Paul and Donna (Bartlett) Magrum.  After attending Woodward High School, she married the love of her life Albert Holland on October 19, 1998 and they celebrated 21 years of marriage.  Donna loved having friends and family around her and enjoyed life to its fullest.  Donna always dreamed of being a mother and she was blessed with one...

Ernest “Ernie”  Lee Rice, 78, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019.  Ernie was born October 28, 1940 to Druscilla Margaret (Beauregard) and Herbert Roosevelt Rice, Sr.  Ernie was happiest spending time with his family.  Throughout his adult life, he was dedicated to his family.  He fully realized his role as a father and played a prominent role in raising his children, volunteering at their schools and coaching their athletic teams.  Hunting and...

 “To do what nobody else will do, a way that nobody else can do, in spite of all we go through; that is to be a nurse.”  -Rawsi Williams Amanda Sue Threet was born on June 8, 1982.  She died unexpectedly October 22, 2019.  A life-long resident of Toledo, Ohio, she will be remembered for her giant smile and ability to light up a room. A graduate of Owens Community College, Amanda used her nursing degree to work as an LPN caring for the elderly at several...

Christopher Wayne May passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2019. He was born September 5, 1978 in Toledo to Ronnie & Cheryl (Guba) May. Chris graduated from Bedford High School in 1996 where he ran Cross Country qualifying for States. In his free time, he loved to express himself through abstract art and a poetry. Chris also enjoyed the outdoors taking walks and hiking. He also had a great sense of humor and was quite sarcastic & funny. His greatest love were his children. Chris...

Melissa Gay Sansom passed away Saturday October 19, 2019 in St. Anne Mercy Hospital at the age of 63. She was born April 11, 1956 to Paul and Billie (Edlen) Sansom and graduated from Whitmer High School in 1974. Melissa was an exceptional server and was loved by her customers at various restaurants in Toledo including Webber’s Waterfront, Ahmed’s Steakhouse and Bravo Italian. For those that did not have the privilege of knowing Our Mother, we can only describe with the...

Marsha Mae Lewandowski passed away Oct. 11, 2019 in Spring Meadows Senior Community Holland, OH at the age of 69. She was born in Toledo April 15, 1950 to John and Eleanor (Hughes) Lewandowski and graduated from Macomber-Whitney High School.  Marsha was a purchasing agent for Tron Air. She was an avid bowler, bunco player and was passionate about her pets. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother John Lewandowski. Marsha is survived by her sisters Patricia (Dave) Bryan and...