All Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Carol Anne Struckholz left this world for a better one on January 27th , 2023. Carol was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on July 24th, 1944 and grew up in Seattle, Washington. Carol was the beloved wife and best friend of Tony Struckholz, whom she married on March 8th, 1969. Together they had one son, Dave Struckholz, and were blessed with two grandsons, Lucas and Cole Struckholz. Carol was also the daughter of Lora J. Burton and James M. Chadwick,...

James Kujawa, 61, passed away suddenly on January 23, 2023.  Jim was born February 11, 1961, in Toledo, Ohio to parents Bernard and Elaine Kujawa.  He graduated from Northview High School in Sylvania where he participated in the National Honor Society and sports.  His love of sports continued through adulthood, and he played basketball in men’s leagues.  His intensity and team spirit were fun to watch.  Family was extremely important to Jim and extensive...

Leatrice Naomi Rawson, 95, of Toledo,  passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Kingston Care Center in Sylvania OH. Leatrice was born February 6, 1927 to Otto and Ivy (Eccleston) Karow. She was married to Robert B. Rawson of Temperance MI for 64 years until his death in 2011. Leatrice loved and enjoyed her family and long-time friends. She was a proud graduate of Whitmer High School, where she was a member of the cheer leading team. Several of her long-time friends dated back to her...

Gerald "Jerry" Miller, 95, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023 at the Promedica Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, Ohio. Jerry was born on May 23, 1927, graduated from Burnham High School in Sylvania and was a World War II Vet. After the War, he worked at Lownsbury Chevrolet, later went to trade school and became a master auto mechanic. For many years until he retired, he was a small business owner of Triangle Sales & Service in South Toledo. Upon retirement, he...

Frederick "Fred" H. Miller, 87, was born in Richfield Center, OH, January 23, 1935, passed away peacefully at home Sunday January 15, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family and his care team from Ohio Living Hospice. Fred worked a variety of jobs, played guitar in a country western band and retired from Automation Belting in 1998. He enjoyed a long and fulfilling retirement, tinkering, travelling, creating metal lawn sculptures, gardening and dancing. He was a loving husband,...

Theresa Florez, age 60, of Holland, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 1, 1962 to parents Frank and Guadalupe Ochoa Florez.  Theresa was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and godmother.  Much like her mom, Theresa had an incredibly caring nature, whose kindness reached far beyond her own family. She enjoyed watching The Ohio State Buckeyes, the Steelers, Christmas movies, Hallmark movies (any...

Rita A. Langenderfer, 95, of Sylvania, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Charter Senior Living.  Rita was born on January 30, 1927, to John and Lauretta (Myers) Schmitz.   She married James A. Langenderfer on February 22, 1944, and they enjoyed 64 years of marriage before his passing in 2008.  Rita was raised in Assumption, Ohio, and was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity and Marygrove Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  She loved her cats and was...

Richard N. Helminiak Obituary January 23, 1938-January 14, 2023   On Saturday January 14, 2023, after a long battle with cancer, Richard “Dick” Helminiak passed away resting peacefully in his home surrounded by his doting family who loved him dearly. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandpa, great grandpa, and unwavering friend to all who knew him. Dick was born in Toledo on January 23, 1938, to John and Bonnie Helminiak (Luckey). He was preceded in death by his...

Jane Carolyn Davis Shambaugh, a talented Toledo educator and local women’s advocate, died on January 9, 2023, at her home at the age of 92.  Jane’s life honored creativity, leadership, and an enduring faith.  Jane is survived by her son, Roger Shambaugh and his wife, Karen, and their children, Evan, Peter, and Audrey; and by her daughter, Carol Shambaugh Coder, and her daughter, Claire. Born in Toledo on October 19, 1930, to Eugene and Helen Davis, Jane grew up with a...