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On the late evening of Friday April 12th, 2024, Mary Gertrude Briskey, 87 of Luna Pier, Michigan departed this earthly life after a long battle with COPD, long COVID, and pneumonia. Her devoted daughter, Beverlie Currier, and her husband, Jamie, were at her side. Her family had spent the day with her. Mary is free from her failing body and is with her devoted husband Melvin in their heavenly home. Mary is survived by her three children, Michael (Jane), Marvin (Andra), and Beverlie (Jamie...

Jeffrey Lee Langenderfer, 71, of Oregon, OH, passed away Monday evening April 8, 2024, at Bay Park Hospital. Jeff was born in Toledo, OH, November 30, 1952, to parents Francis and Mary Claire (Gallup) Langenderfer. He retired from the Detroit Stoker Company after 30 plus years of service. Jeff was proud to have served with the Ohio Army National Guard and as a member of the Richfield Township Volunteer Fire Department in Berkey, OH. He was an avid golfer and was a loyal fan of the Detroit...

Leonard Hofer, age 98, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, after living the last two years at Hampton Manor in Lambertville. He was born December 16, 1925, in South Dakota and was an US army medic during WWII.  He graduated from SDSU and then received his MBA in Hospital Administration from George Washington University in Washington D.C. He was employed at Crestview (Flower Hospital Campus) and Mercy Hospital, and following retirement, received his real estate...

Phyllis Mae Rupp Pawlicki July 1, 1932 - March 29, 2024 Phyllis Mae Rupp Pawlicki, age 91, passed away peacefully in Sylvania, Ohio on Friday March 29th, 2024. She is survived by her children K. David (Martha), Michael (Therese) and Julie; 9 grandchildren Seth, Paola, Mario, Timothy, Alexandra, Colleen, Andrew, Lauren, Joseph; and 4 great grandchildren Caleb, Elijah, Eliana, and Benjamin.  Phyllis was born in Toledo, Ohio and graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1950. During high...

Kay (Peggy) Hamilton, 85, of Sylvania, OH passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, March 28th, 2024. She is survived by her children, Laura (Dave) Deck, Lynnette Gibson, and Steve (Donna) Hamilton, 11 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Hamilton; brother, Lee Skates; and son-in-law, Warren Gibson. She enjoyed camping, playing cards with friends, and spending time with family. The family will receive guests at Reeb Funeral...

  Mert was received by her heavenly father on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She went peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by those who love her. Mert had a servant’s heart and exemplified that with her life. Mert is survived by her husband of 57 years, Homer Lee Smith, daughters, Beth (Michael) Ringle, Kelly (Daniel) Williamson and sons, James Zeigler and Jimmy (Terri) Smith; brothers, Ted and Jerry (Bunny) Metcalf. Grandchildren, Kristin (Chris), Michael, Matt (Jess),...

    Carol Ann Flowers departed this world on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She died surrounded by beloved family and friends, and in the expert care of the staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Ebeid Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Carol was born in Toledo, Ohio to parents Wilfred and Lauretta (Jensen) Bedard on March 2, 1937. She attended Catholic schools in Toledo and graduated from Central High School in 1955. She met her first husband, William (Bill) Simrell, shortly after graduation....

Donald W Gagnon, age 87, of Sylvania, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Don was born August 17, 1936 in Toledo, OH to Alvin and Virginia (Geller) Gagnon. He married Joyce Laibe in 1965. Don graduated from Burnham High School in Sylvania where he played golf and football. He attended Ohio University for 2 years before transferring to and graduating from Bowling Green State University receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in chemistry.  He also played...

John Richard Hill was born May 4, 1950, to Burdette and Irene Hill in Wauseon, Ohio. John passed away peacefully at home while holding down his chair on March 21, 2024. He graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 1968. John always had a very strong work ethic. He worked for many years as a talented auto mechanic and a truck driver with an impeccable safety record before retiring in 2017. John Hill could hold a grudge like no other, but was always willing to share anything he had, and help...