All Obituaries

Joe E. Kahl, 68, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, at The Toledo Hospital. He was born in Toledo March 2, 1954, to parents Edward and Elizabeth (Melka) Kahl, and they preceded him in death. Joe was a long and active member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Sylvania where he served on the Church Council and was manager of the Property Committee. Joe loved sports, he was a huge fan of the New York Yankees, and after retiring enjoyed ushering at Mud Hen’s and Walleye...

Beatrice Iona Ptomey peacefully passed away Sunday, May 15 of 2022 at the age of 93. Beatrice was born outside of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and had four siblings.  At the age of 19 she laid eyes on her future husband, Stanley Ptomey, at an ice cream shop. Stanley worked as an engineer for service combustion. The job allowed them to travel the United States in a trailer, living in many different states. Beatrice loved this. They finally settled in Ottawa Lake, MI and built their...

Marilyn Grace Welzbacher, age 88, of Toledo passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. She was born November 30, 1933, to parents Carl and Grace Draheim. She attended St. Charles Grade School and graduated from Libbey High School in 1951 and attended Toledo University for a brief time. Marilyn worked for Ohio Bell in the accounting department for 2 years and was office manager at Winterseal-Comfort Line for 39 years and Consign-It Home Interiors for 5 years. She retired from marketing firm Hoeck...

Fred H. Stroll, age 79, of Sylvania, Ohio passed away Thursday April 21, 2022, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born in Toledo, December 9, 1942, to Dorothy (Brushaber) and Germanus J.  Stroll.  Fred was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany during the Vietnam War.  He worked for 34 years as a Field Engineer for ITW Ransburg (DeVilbiss) retiring in 2004. He attended and watched NASCAR, enjoyed running, bike riding, traveling and boating on the Maumee River. He...

Barbara Ardoyno passed away, Sunday May 8, 2022, at her Holland, Ohio home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born November 8, 1939, in Dearborn, Michigan to Cyril and Isabel Smith Manchak.  Barb grew up in Dearborn, Michigan where she graduated from Dearborn High School in 1957. She then attended Henry  Ford Community college majoring in law.  She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Phillip Ardoyno Feb. of 1961. Together they enjoyed 40 years...

Rita D. Bohland, 86, of Sylvania, OH passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 13, 2022. She was born March 17, 1936 to parents William and Regina (Dunn) Boogher. Rita graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1954 and was very proud of her Irish heritage, including her birthday on St. Patrick’s Day. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and loved to care for others. Her family was most important to her. Rita is survived by her daughter, Vicky Bohland;...

B. Jane Ogle Founder of Justice for Victims passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Jane died at the Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania. She was born September 9, 1941, in Toledo, to parents Okey and Beulah (Hamrick) Rodgers. Jane was employed as an emergency room unit clerk at both St. Luke’s and Wood County Hospitals for a combined total of 30 years ended in 1999. Jane was always a “hands on person”. She served as a PTA President and was a member of the Mothers Club at the...

Thomas H. Shondell, 74, of Sylvania, OH, passed away, Saturday, April 30, 2022, at The Toledo Hospital. He was born August 3, 1947, in Toledo to parents Steven and Katherine (Haupricht) Shondell, and they preceded him in death. Tom graduated from Rogers High School in 1965. He was proud to have been a 50-year member of the Sylvania-Pyramid Lodge # 287 F&AM, and the Zenobia Shrine. Tom was an avid golfer, snowmobiler, hunter, and enjoyed the time spent coaching the Sylvania Elks Softball...

Lois M. Sass passed away April 30, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Clenzo Lindau and Marie Lindau Hanna. Lois graduated from Libbey High School and began her business career working for the former Merchants Finance in downtown Toledo. When she married Dale J. Sass on August 21, 1948, her stepfather, Ellsworth “Al” Hanna, did the great honor of escorting her down the aisle. She was a stay-at-home mother who worked out of the house for several advertising firms and with the...

Stephen R. Karalfa, 83, of Toledo, OH, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. He was born in Johnstown, PA, September 8, 1938, to parents Louis and Dorothy (Stormer) Karalfa. Steve worked at Power Train as a Die Maker for more than 34 years, retiring in 1995. He was proud to have served with the United States Navy. Steve was a member of the Sylvania - Pyramid Lodge F&AM. He enjoyed cars, going to car shows, and wintering in Texas. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary...