Local obituaries for Oregon, Lucas County in Ohio.
Richard E. Fondessy
February 14, 2017
Richard E. Fondessy July 13, 1929 - February 14, 2017 After a short illness, Richard E. Fondessy, 87 years old, of Naples, Florida and Curtice, Ohio, entered Into eternal peace on February 14, 2017 in Naples, Florida. He was born in Clay Center, Ohio to Edna and Walter Fondessy on July 13, 1929. Rich proudly served his country in...
Ruth Ann (Murphy) Iles
February 14, 2017
Ruth Ann(Murphy) Iles, 76, of Pioneer, OH went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 14, 2017 at Community Hospital and Wellness Center in Bryan, OH.
Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
She was born in Millbury, OH...
Calvin T. Miller
February 11, 2017
Dr. Cal Miller was born on June 5, 1924 in Whitehouse, Ohio to Edward and Mildred Miller. He served proudly in the Navy Seabees, during WWII, mostly in the South Pacific. After the service he married Loretta Prekop in 1950. They were married for 51 years until her death. Cal graduated from the College of Podiatry in Cleveland, Ohio...
Esther Mae (Heintschel) Hornstein
February 8, 2017
Esther M. Hornstein, 84, of Oregon, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. She was born in Toledo on October 11, 1932 to Leo and Pearl (Mominee) Heintschel and married Theodore Hornstein on August 3, 1957. She loved cooking and baking for her family and catered many events for family and friends. For over 14 years,...
Dianna Sue (Cowell) Elder
February 7, 2017
Dianna Sue Elder, 49, of Toledo, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Mercy-St. Anne’s Hospital. She was born in Oregon, Ohio on December 30, 1967 to Donald and Donna (Below) Cowell and was a 1986 graduate of Start High School. Dianna was a manager at Burger King prior to raising her three devoted children. She loved sewing...
John Owad, Sr.
February 6, 2017
John Owad, Sr., 86, of Oregon passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Eleanor Jennings Home in Rossford. He was born July 21, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph and Mary (Bekanich) Owad and was a graduate of Rossford High School. He began his 42 year career with L.O.F. taking leave to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corp...
Douglas Dean "Doug" Nowakowski
February 6, 2017
Douglas Dean “Doug” Nowakowski passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2017. Douglas was born on December 18, 1965 in Toledo. His love of music was dear to him and he was gifted as a bass guitarist and drummer with the band Warning. Doug also worked with various local bands as their sound technician.
Douglas...
Margaret Jean (Heckman) Deuble
February 4, 2017
Margaret Jean Deuble (88) died Feb. 4, 2017 at Genacross Care Center, Toledo, OH. Daughter of Frederick Heckman and Martha Hanline, Pemberville, OH. Born 5-23-1928, confirmed Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Pemberville, 1942, graduated Pemberville High School 1946, married John Deuble 6-17-1950. She is survived by daughter, Kathleen Deuble and son David Deuble, cousins, a sister-in-law, and John’s 5...
Robert Ira Parker
January 30, 2017
Bob’s life story began November 15, 1925 when he was born in Perrysburg, Ohio as Robert Ira Parker, shortly after always called Bob. He lived a short time in Perrysburg before moving to Oregon, Ohio to the neighborhood of South Shore Park where he would spend the rest of his life. His mother used to tell stories of when...
Sharon Jane (Sheehy) Materni
January 30, 2017
Sharon Jane Materni passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born on February 22, 1941, as the fifth of twelve children to John and Martha Sheehy of East Toledo. She was raised in the Irish tradition and was a lifelong member of the Roman Catholic Church.
Sharon...
Booker T. "Jabo" Boose Jr.
January 28, 2017
Booker T. Boose Jr., affectionately known as Jabo, passed away on January 28, 2017 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on January 20, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio to Booker T. and Alma (Washington) Boose Sr. Jabo was a lifelong resident of East Toledo. He was a graduate of Morrison Waite High School class of...
Patricia K. (Johnson) Kollarik
January 25, 2017
Patricia K. Kollarik, 65, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at The Manor at Perrysburg. She was born October 13, 1951 in Toledo to James W. and Belle (Whittle) Johnson and was a 1969 graduate of Waite High School. For over 20 years, Pat worked for Gladieux Home Center and in her spare time loved...

Sandra M. (Mccarthy) Lafountaine
January 23, 2017
Sandra M. LaFountaine, 78, of Oregon, Ohio and formerly of Curtice, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Bay Park Community Hospital. She was born February 3, 1938 to Daniel and Marie McCarthy and was a loving wife to Leonard H. LaFountaine whom she married on June 7, 1957. For over 13 years, Sandra worked for McDonald’s...
Scott J. Fravor
January 20, 2017
Scott J. Fravor, 50, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on January 20, 2017. He was born on February 27, 1966 in Oregon, Ohio to Terry and Barbara (Hubbell) Fravor. Scott was a graduate of Clay High School and worked as a Furnace Supervisor for Guardian Glass. He enjoyed listening to Old School Rock-n-Roll and building model cars. Scott had...
Juana (Hernandez) Rubio
January 20, 2017
Juana Rubio, 84, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born on February 8, 1932 in Mercedes, Texas to Jose’ and Refugia Hernandez. Juana worked for Hirzel Canning for 25 years. She loved spending time with her family, dancing and cooking Mexican dishes. Juana enjoyed...
Alicia Urias-Wharton
January 20, 2017
Alicia “Lisa” Urias-Wharton , 47, of Oregon, Ohio passed away Friday, January 20, 2017, surrounded by her family at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 11, 1969 to Isidro and Maria (Silva) Urias Jr. Lisa was a Registered Nurse at the Toledo Hospital on the O.B. floor for 15 years. She...

Donna M. (Lippert) Kern
January 20, 2017
Donna M. Kern, 85, of Walbridge, Ohio passed away Friday, January 20, 2017, surrounded by her family at ProMedica Bay Park Hospital in Oregon, Ohio. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 3, 1931 to Arthur and Mary (Frusher) Lippert. Donna was a homemaker before working at N.F.O. for 20 years until she retired. She was close to...
Charles William Beeler
January 18, 2017
Charles William Beeler, 74, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on January 18, 2017. He was born on September 10, 1942 in Oregon, Ohio to Charles and Roseanne Beeler. Chuck was a 1961 graduate of Clay High School and worked as a union carpenter and farmed. He had a deep appreciation of horses and was often...
Rita (Trompeter) Gries
January 16, 2017
RITA (TROMPETER) GRIES
Rita Gries, 83, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Arbors at Oregon. She was born in Toledo on July 30, 1933 to Anthony and Marie (Averbeck) Trompeter.
Rita is survived by her daughter, Diane Gries; grandsons, Christopher (Angela) Gries and Daniel (Tiara) HarpelaHH; great-grandchildren,...
Whitney Marie Sprouse
January 16, 2017
Whitney Marie Sprouse, 29, of Oregon, Ohio passed away Monday, January 16, 2017, peacefully in her home with her family by her side. Whitney was born May 23, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio.
Whitney found strength in her family and rejoiced in the comfort and healing power of music. She was inspired by the...
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