Local obituaries for Oregon, Lucas County in Ohio.

Jan 9, 2024

Jennifer L. Koberstein passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton, OH surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was 56. Jennifer was born in Toledo, OH to Donald and Normillie (Witherell) Koberstein on October 10, 1967. She graduated from Woodmore High School and went on to earn her master’s degree at the University...

Jan 8, 2024

Ronnie Lee Villarreal, age 48, of Toledo, OH, passed away at Mercy St. Charles Hospital on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born in Toledo, OH to Ronald and Karen Sue (Doles) Villarreal on December 19, 1975.  Ronnie played hockey and enjoyed watching sports, especially OSU Buckeye football, the UT Rockets, hockey and loved his pets dearly. His greatest...

Jan 7, 2024

Robert James De Selms, age 82, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.  The youngest of five children, Bob was born at home on June 30, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio to Lorin and Violet (Wicks) De Selms.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War and was stationed...

Jan 4, 2024

Emma Jean Belli age 89 passed away on January 4, 2024 after facing a long illness with great courage. Emma was born to Fred and Angeline Julia (Panizzi) Marco on June 19, 1934 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania where she joyfully embraced hard work on the family dairy farm. She left the county for the first time on a date...

Jan 4, 2024

Peter Martinez age 58. He and his twin brother Paul Martinez were born on April 22, 1965. Peter was a wonderful mechanic and has worked on cars since age 15. He was a very charismatic guy and got along with everyone. All he had to do was smile and bam you’re his friend. He was loved by many, and...

Jan 4, 2024

John Russell Montgomery, age 83, of Oregon, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 4, 2024.  He was born on February 25, 1940 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Russell Kenneth and Lillias McPherson (Laing) Montgomery.  John earned his bachelor’s degree from Carnegie Melon and his master’s degree in Quantum Mechanics from the University of...

Jan 4, 2024

Ernestine Menchaca, age 93, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Gardens of St. Francis.  She was born on November 23, 1930 in Houston, Texas to Anastascio and Ruth Garcia.  Tina worked for the Lucas County Health Department for 25 years, retiring in 1985.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church for over...

Jan 2, 2024

Joyce M. Johnson, age 80, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Mercy Health St Vincent Medical Center.  She was born on April 22, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio to Carl and Thelma Seawater.  Joyce was a graduate of Waite High School and worked many years at Woodville Surplus.  She enjoyed spending time with her family...

Jan 1, 2024

Margaret “Maggie” Iona Maher age 60 of Oregon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center on January 1, 2024. Maggie was born to Eugene and Janet (Conley) Werstler on November 23, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio. She was the 1981 valedictorian of Macomber Whitney High School. Maggie started her career with the YMCA as a camp counselor...

Jan 1, 2024

Dorothy May Smalley “Granny”

Dorothy Smalley age 88 of Oregon passed away peacefully at home on January 1st, 2024.  Dorothy was born on July 17, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio to J.O. & Rosetta (Foster) Meeks.  She attended Northwood schools.  She worked as an elevator operator...

Dec 31, 2023

Coy Howard Giles, Jr., of Toledo, OH, passed away at home on Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was born in Oregon, OH to Coy Sr. and Bonnie Lee (Rickman) Giles on June 18, 1958. He was 65 years of age. Coy served in the US Army and later was employed as a carpenter and a mechanic. He enjoyed tinkering...

Dec 30, 2023

Kendra "Sissy" Wilber age 60 of Oregon passed away Friday, December 30, 2023, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo, Center. Kendra was a person who had Down Syndrome and lived to be 60 years old, exceeding many expectations. In her 60 years, she left an impression on everyone who knew her. Everyone has a Sissy story (in most...

Dec 29, 2023

Patricia Ann Czerniejewski, of Oregon, OH, passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo Center on Friday, December 29, 2023 at the age of 79. She was born in Lexington, KY to Floyd Price and Dorothy Louise (Hack) Combs on February 8, 1944. Pat was a member of the Oregon Senior Center (special thank you to the center and...

Dec 28, 2023

Walter Leroy Forbes, Jr., age 64, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at home after a battle with cancer on Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was born in Toledo, OH to Walter Sr. and Francine (Spadafore) Forbes on January 5, 1959. Wally worked as a forklift operator for Jeep for 38 years until his retirement. He had...

Dec 27, 2023

Christopher Michael Kreais, Sr., age 52, of Toledo, OH, passed away at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was born in Bowling Green, OH on January 4, 1971. Chris worked for many years as a factory worker. When not at work, he enjoyed racing, especially NASCAR, and his dogs.

Chris is survived...

Dec 27, 2023

Rivera, Jr, Abraham

Bono, OH

1946-2023

Abraham Rivera Jr, 77, of Bono, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family as he slipped from his earthly tether and into the arms of our Heavenly Father. Abe lived out his last few months on...

Dec 24, 2023

Dorian K. Myers, age 50, of Oregon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital.  He was born on April 23, 1973 in Toledo, Ohio to King Vernon Peacock and Karen Myers.  Dorian was a graduate of Clay High School and worked for Viking Paper for 20 years.  He enjoyed spending time...

Dec 24, 2023

Henrietta Campbell age 79 of Oregon passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2023, with her husband by her side. Henri was born to Chester and Betty (Myrice) Horvath on September 26, 1944. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and cherished her family, especially her babies. Henri had an extensive cookbook collection and loved to cook....

Dec 23, 2023

Gary Wayne Allred age 74 of Toledo passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Toledo Hospital. Gary was born to Jack and Ethel (Miller) Allred on June 11, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio. He was a 1967 graduate of Clay High School where he met his high school sweetheart Kathy (Kohler), they shared 53 years of marriage as best friends...

Dec 22, 2023

Carolyn June (Ory) Schwierking, 94, of Oregon, OH, passed away peacefully Friday, December 22, 2023, surrounded by family at St. Charles Mercy Hospital. Carolyn the second of four children to Raymond and Marion Ory, was born on July 4th, 1929, in Toledo, Ohio, and was a member of First St. John Lutheran. Carolyn, blessed with an iron-clad memory, often...