All Obituaries

Donald Anderson told his last bad joke on 5/8/2026, then went to lie down beside still waters.  Forever loving him his wife Joy, spectacular daughters Tamara, Angie, and Andrea, awesome sons-in-law David Tobian and Mark Ham, impressive grandchildren and great-grandchildren form a successful family.  He loved his naval service.  He retired from Detroit Edison after 20 years as a journeyman specializing in boilers and turbines.  He loved machines!  He was a master ...

Audrey D. Henderson, 89, a long-time Sylvania, Ohio resident, passed away at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg campus, Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was born April 19, 1937, to parents Jessie Lee and Elizabeth (Williams) Vestal. Audrey was employed for more than 25 years with the Dura Corporation before retiring in 1991. She is survived by her daughter Brenda (Tracy) Yeager; and son Roy C. Jr. (Tina) Henderson; grandchildren Zachary (Brandi), Eric, Martika (Thomas), and Michael ...

Marilyn M. Ott (Hicker), age 93, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, tradition, and a family that was the absolute center of her world. A true matriarch in every sense of the word, Marilyn’s life revolved around the multiple generations she helped raise and guide. She poured her heart and soul into caring for her children and grandchildren. She married the love of her life, Harvey J. Ott, on June 23, 1951, and they shared 57 beautiful years together ...

Michael J. Hooper, 44, passed away in his sleep early morning on Tuesday, May 5th. Michael is the son of Michael and Susan Hooper born December 7, 1981. Michael and his younger sister Whitney both attended Sylvania Northview where he graduated in 2000. Over the years Michael developed many interests with knowledge in computers, beautiful photography and working in radio doing voice overs, & commercials to name a few. Many knew him as “Trooper Hooper” while working at WSPD ...

  Michael (“Mike”) James Maidlow, age 57 of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday May 4, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him. Born on December 14, 1968, he was the oldest son of Kathleen and James Maidlow. Mike was a 1987 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He was a painter, as well as a member of Union Local 7. Being 6’ 6 1/2”, he was known for being able to “cut in at the ceiling, without a ladder.” Mike was a devoted husband to his ...

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Dr. Gilbert Joseph Papay, of Sylvania Township, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Virginia Clifford Hospice Center at the age of 95, surrounded by his family. Known as "Doc," "Gib," "Gibby," or "Pap" to his friends, Gilbert was born on June 11, 1930, to William and Mary Papay in Elyria, Ohio. In 1951, Gilbert married Barbara McDivitt. They were married for 62 years until Barbara’s passing in 2013. Gilbert attended The Ohio State ...

  Glen Howard Edwards Jr. passed away peacefully at his residence on April 27, 2026. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Glen Howard Edwards Sr. and Annabelle June Grodi. Glen proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the National Defense Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Following his military service, he dedicated 30 years of hard work to General Motors before retiring. Glen was known for his friendly and ...

  James Richard Strick Jr. (“Jim,” “Oreg”), 65, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from ALS. Born June 27, 1960, in Toledo, Ohio, to Gerrie and James Strick, Jim grew up in Point Place and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1978. He played baseball and basketball, served as senior class vice-president, attended the University of Toledo, and was a member of St. Joseph Sylvania Church. He built a career across ...

Joan Carolyn Butler, 79, of Deerfield, Mich., passed away, Friday, April 24, 2026, at home, while under hospice care. She was born October 1, 1946, near Pineville, Ky., to parents Jess and Mary (Clark) Saylor. Joan grew up mostly in Michigan, with her family moving around, but her most formative years were in Lenawee County. On October 4, 1963, Joan married George Butler of Toledo, in Monroe, Mich.  He preceded her in death on July 2, 2018.  Their marriage produced three children, ...