Local obituaries for Oregon, Lucas County in Ohio.

Aug 11, 2019

Darrell Zimmerman, 82, of Northwood, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg Center.  He was born on March 30, 1937 in Rainelle, West Virginia to Maxie and Harry Zimmerman.  Darrell attended Smoot High School before serving in the U.S. Army.  He worked as semi-truck driver for Art Iron Steel Company for 30...

Aug 7, 2019

Johnny Ray Prater, 69, passed away August 7, 2019 at Heartland of Perrysburg. He was born March 11, 1950 to White and Irene R. (Etts) Prater. Johnny worked at Standard Oil over 20 years, and ran his own tire business. He was a family man, who loved to play poker and euchre.

He is survived...

Aug 7, 2019

Ronald F. Sandish, 88, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Ron was born in Cleveland on November 19, 1930 to Fred and Mae Sandish. He graduated from Parma Schaaf High School in 1949. Ron served as a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He met Jean Ross, his future...

Jul 31, 2019

Beverly Ann St. John (Lauer), born on December 29, 1939, died peacefully on July 31, 2019 at home following a long fight with Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by her daughters and husband of 59 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Wilfred C. and Genevieve Swierzbin Lauer, and granddaughter Kelly Camp. She is survived by her loving husband...

Jul 30, 2019

Brent Robert Reeves, 31, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He was a 2006 graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School. Brent loved sports, especially basketball and baseball. He enjoyed writing and singing Rap music. Brent was a good person with a big heart that would help anyone. He will be dearly missed.

Brent is survived...

Jul 29, 2019

Douglas M. Below, 69, of Oregon, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Mercy St. Charles Hospital. He was born August 8, 1949 in Toledo to Virl, Sr. and Amy (Reinhard) Below. Douglas was a yard master at CSX Railroad for 33 years prior to his retirement. He married Joanne (Rable) on March 30, 1990, and celebrated 29 years...

Jul 28, 2019

Jacqueline  Sue “Jake” Loar, 64, died Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Toledo Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 15, 1954 in Toledo. Jake enjoyed painting, gardening and knitting. She collected many different types of angels.

Jackie is survived by Larry, her loving husband of 45 years; daughter, Jennifer Loar; grandchildren, Brianna...

Jul 28, 2019

Elaine Ann Lompis passed away on July 28, 2019 at St. Charles Hospital in Oregon, Ohio.  She was born on November 9, 1936 to Stephen and Theresa

(Odorzynski) Zielinski in Toledo, Ohio.  In her youth, Elaine was very active in St. Anthony’s Church organizations such as the Young Ladies Sodality, CYO and TCCY. ...

Jul 28, 2019

Roger W. Foley, 71, of Walbridge, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg Center.  He was born on November 19, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to Caroline and Walter Foley.  Roger was a 1966 graduate of Lake High School and served in the U.S. Navy-Seabees, during the Vietnam War. ...

Jul 26, 2019

Joseph W. McFarland

"Homer"

Joe McFarland, 55, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo Center.  He was born on March 31, 1964 in Covington, Kentucky to Nancy and Ernest McFarland.  Joe attended Woodward High School.  He worked as a self-employed mechanic and truck driver...

Jul 25, 2019

Robert (Bob) L. Sweeney, 88, passed away in Oregon, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born February 23, 1931 in Toledo, Ohio to Irving and Clara (Schultz) Sweeney. He graduated from Waite High School in 1950. Bob proudly served our country in the United States Navy on the USS Caloosahatchee during the Korean War. Bob married Betty...

Jul 23, 2019

Bruce Eric Smith, 59, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019. He was born July 9, 1960 in Oregon to Madonna (Brown) and James Smith.

Bruce is survived by his daughter, Tami (Chris) Manns; mother, Madonna Sterger; grandchildren, Oliver and Ava; siblings, Kelly, Jodi, Rex; nieces, Stacy (Levi), Heather (Bill); nephews, Kevin and Jordan. He is...

Jul 22, 2019

Lewis J. Vargo, 72, of Oregon, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Regency Hospital in Sylvania. He was born February 8, 1947 in Toledo to Lewis and Erma (Becker) Vargo.

Lewis completed his training in Genoa to become a police officer. He then became Chief of Police in Elmore. After leaving Elmore, Lewis worked...

Jul 20, 2019

James “Jim” Robert Lang, Sr., 64, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born July 27, 1954 in Toledo to Karl, Sr. and Della (Jenkins) Lang.

Jim is survived by his chidren, Jamie, Valerie, and James, Jr.; grandchildren, JayShawn, Alexus, James III,...

Jul 20, 2019

Roy Eugene Riegle

Roy E. Riegle, 79, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at MercyHealth-St. Charles Hospital.  He was born on September 1, 1939 in Arlington, Ohio to Willis and Esther Riegle.  Roy worked 36 years for the Lutheran Home as a Supervisor of maintenance, security, housekeeping and laundry.  He retired...

Jul 18, 2019

Albert “Al” Shaughnessy, 77, of Toledo passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019.  He was born on October 16,1941 in Toledo to Mary and Michael Shaughnessy.  Al was a truck driver for Valley Farm Foods.  He loved to gamble and play bingo.  Al was the rock of his family.

Albert is...

Jul 11, 2019

Our mom, Dorothy F. Trost, 92, of Toledo, OH went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 11, 2019 and was greeted by her loving husband of 58 years, Albert, who had been waiting for her for 16 years.  She was born on November 15, 1926 in Manitou, KY to Robert and Ada Matney.  Dorothy worked for the...

Jul 7, 2019

Thomas R. “Dick” LaPorte, 89, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Promedica Bay Park Hospital. He was born December 22, 1929, in Toledo to Stephen and Geraldine (Mauter) LaPorte. Dick was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked for Toledo Edison for 42 years and at Toledo Blade for 10 years on weekends....

Jul 3, 2019

Jeff Hosley, 63, of Curtice, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born on December 11, 1955 in Curtice, Ohio to Joyce and Delmont Hosley. Jeff was a 1973 graduate of Clay High School. He drove dump truck, worked on CSX Railroad as a conductor, where he retired from. Jeff...

Jun 30, 2019

MaryEllen Weiss, 89, of Northwood, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg Center.  She was born on June 18, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio to Mary and Belmont Holmes.  MaryEllen was a 1948 graduate of Clay High School.  She worked in the Millinery Department at LaSalle’s for many years, both Downtown and Woodville...