Local obituaries for Oregon, Lucas County in Ohio.

July 18, 2024

David Koch, age 87, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Gardens of St. Francis.  He was born on June 1, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA to Christian and Margaret (Markel) Koch.  David was Clinical Pastoral Educator at the Samaritan Center for 30 years, retiring in 2016.  He helped train many area chaplains and pastors...

July 18, 2024

Arola Joan Kohlhofer, age 80, of Oregon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on November 25, 1943 to Edwin and Florence (Braddock) Morgan. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her life and Joan devoted everything she could to show her love...

July 17, 2024

George Edward Grayshaw Jr. Age 73, of Ohio, Michigan & Florida had his natural life fulfilled on July 17, 2024. George truly lived in the moments of life.

As a man of many trades, If you needed something, he spent the time to help you find it, fix it, build it, sell it or even create it....

July 13, 2024

Lauren Lee "Lori" Kipker, 69, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on July 13, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Naples, Italy on February 13, 1955 to Joseph J. and Florence D. (Young) Kozina. She graduated from Montpelier High School in 1973. She would go on to meet Rick Kipker and they married on March...

July 13, 2024

Larry Lee “Smitty” Schmitz, age 74, of Curtice, OH, passed away at home Saturday, July 13, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Toledo, OH on November 15, 1949 to Paul John Schmitz and Audrey Agnes Phitzer, he was raised by Paul and his second wife, Grace. Larry enlisted in the US Air Force and...

July 12, 2024

Aquileo F. Navarro, 82, of Toledo, Ohio passed away at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center on July 12, 2024. He was born in San Antonio, Texas to Aquileo Sr. and Manuela (Flores) Navarro on October 14, 1941. He would go on in life to become a father to five children.

Aquileo was a factory worker. He enjoyed...

July 9, 2024

Daniel D. Roberts, age 85, of Oregon, OH passed away at home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He was born in Brady, TX to Warren and Grace (Underwood) Roberts on June 10, 1939. In his younger years, he worked several jobs in automotive body repair and later worked as truck driver in his later years. In 1978, he married...

July 8, 2024

Eugene “Geneo” Prater, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 8, 2024. He was an adored father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew him.

Geneo was born on May 17, 1970 in Toledo, Ohio to Sharon Strawman. He attended and graduated from Waite High School in 1989 and most recently worked for Walgreens Distribution...

July 8, 2024

Keith Gerald Tolles, 63, passed away at Gardens of St. Francis in Oregon, Ohio on July 8, 2024. He was born in Toledo, OH to Gerald Tolles and Carol (Cook) Moore on September 20, 1960. He would go on to graduate high school and raise 6 children.

Keith was the owner and operator of Keith & Company...

July 7, 2024

Steven A. Siford, age 79, of Curtice, OH, passed away at Mercy St. Charles Hospital on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born in Tulsa, OK to Joseph and Geraldine (Cooper) Siford on December 5, 1944 and later grew up in Findlay, OH. Steven was a graduate of Findlay High School and later attended Northwood University and Miami University...

July 2, 2024

James John Fizer age 76 of Oregon passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Mercy St. Charles Hospital. James was born to Wilbur and Lucille (Covill) Fizer on December 23, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio. He was a 1965 graduate of Clay High School and went on to serve our country in the U.S. Army....

June 30, 2024

Tyler Eric Dunbar age 28 of Oregon, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, Tyler was born on February 14, 1996, in Sylvania, Ohio. He was a 2014 graduate of Clay High School and went on to Ohio University. In high school, he played football and ran track. Tyler was a proud dad and loved being a father. He...

June 30, 2024

James Samuel Barney, 62, passed away at Ayden Healthcare of Oregon on June 30, 2024. He was born in Moses Lake, Washington to Lyman K. and Marcielle (Compton) Barney on September 19, 1961. He would go on to have a daughter and later meet his soulmate, Bonnie Lohmeyer. They celebrated many years of love and happiness together before his...

June 27, 2024

Chad Eric Dusseau, age 41, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born in Oregon, OH to Homer and Marcella (Smoot) Amerson on September 26, 1982. Chad greatest love was his family which he treasured greatly. He also enjoyed fishing and listening to his favorite music as often as he could. Chad loved all things Superman and Marvel...

June 27, 2024

Roberto Rodriguez was born on January 2, 1953 in Fremont, OH and raised in Woodville, OH. Robert was a very loving person and will be sorely missed. He met the love of his life on a blind date in 1969, Anita E. Rodriguez, at the Woodville Carnival. From that beautiful union they had four children, Antonia Rodriguez, Ana L....

June 25, 2024

Drusilla (Dru) M. (Rossler) Brown age 88 of Oregon, Ohio passed away at home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Dru was born to Charles and Margaret on February 12, 1936, in Oregon, Ohio. She was a graduate of Clay High School and went on to work in several administrative assistant positions before retiring in 1991. She enjoyed playing bingo,...

June 25, 2024

Janet Sue Hardy age 77 passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Parkcliffe Community at Northwood. Janet was born to Raymond and Marie (Tooman) Hansen on June 19, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio. She was a proud graduate of Macomber Whitney High School. Janet worked at Libbey Glass first as a selector moving up to foreman until her retirement...

June 23, 2024

Jeffrey Roy Steinfurth, age 70, of Curtice, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg Center.  He was born on September 26, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio to Roy and Lenore (Sterling) Steinfurth.  Jeff was a 1971 graduate of Rogers High School and entered into the trades.  He...

June 23, 2024

Richard “Rich” John Kiss Jr., 62, of Oregon passed away at his home on June 23, 2024.  He was born on November 9th, 1961 to Richard J. Kiss Sr and Mary Margaret Elizabeth (Lengel) Kiss. He was a 1980 graduate of Clay High School. Rich earned his Forestry Degree in college and would also later join the police academy,...

June 21, 2024

Charles L. Fogel Jr. age 84 of Jerusalem Township, Ohio passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at Mercy St. Charles Hospital. Chuck was born to Charles L. Sr. and Jesse Fogel on August 15, 1939. He graduated from Waite High School and became a clerk with the Railroad for 44 years until his retirement in 2003. Chuck was a...