All Obituaries

Mary Alice (Schuster) Heilman, age 96, of Sylvania, died April 14, 2019 at Sunset Village.  She was born August 8, 1922 in Perrysburg, OH to Alice (Dibling) and Edmund E. Schuster.  She attended St. Rose Elementary School, St. Ursula Academy and graduated cum laude from Mary Manse College before marrying John “Jack” Heilman June 17, 1944.      Mary taught 4th grade at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School for many years before moving to Charlotte,...

Eric T. Balazs, 46, of Maumee, OH, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019. He was born in Toledo, OH, June 24, 1972, to parents Frank and Ronalda (Coburn) Balazs. He loved cars; older classics were his favorites. Eric enjoyed cigars, so much so he and his best friend, Tim Sturtz, cruised to Cuba to secure the best of the best. He is survived by his sister Tami (Bill) Hodge; and a host of nieces and nephews. Eric was preceded in death by his parents and sister Tania Balazs. Family and friends...

Dorothy A. “Dottie” Weston, 89, a long-time Sylvania resident, passed away at home, Monday, April 15, 2019, while under hospice care. She was born in Boston, MA, November 30, 1929. Dottie was employed with the Sylvania City Schools as a Bus Driver for more than 25 years. She loved the kids and they loved her, many remaining friends long after leaving school. Dottie was an avid bingo player and enjoyed camping and fishing with her late husband. She was a long and active member of...

Devon was a loving, wonderful father, son, fiancé, brother and friend. He was devoted to family and his friends. He worked two jobs to support his family. He enjoyed fishing, playing games and being with his family. He would help anyone who needed him. He placed others before himself. He had a way of making the people around him feel better. He could make you laugh. He touched the lives of so many. He will always be missed and forever loved. He is survived by his mother, Colette L....

Judith M. Sharp, 81, formerly of Delta, OH, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born December 5, 1937 in Toledo, OH, to Carlton and Frances (Frost) Rusch. Judith was a caring loving homemaker raising her 6 children and a proud doting grandma and great grandmother. She enjoyed traveling, camping, bingo, and most importantly family time. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Mylene (Jeff) Hodges; Dawn Seiler; Gina (Bill) Root; Fredrick, Dr. Edwin,...

Patsy Ann Hammond, 88, of Sylvania, OH passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Ebeid  Hospice. She was born February 1, 1931 in Charlevoix, MI to Ray and Frances (Bohland) Hamilton. Pasty married Roy Hammond on June 5, 1954 in Charlevoix and they had one son,  Tom.  Patsy graduated from Albion Collage with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught  school in the Dearborn Michigan. She loved knitting, reading and for a time painting  landscapes that family...

Carol Jean Solly was born on January 25, 1940 to parents, Donald & Dorothy Crawford.  She earned her angel wings on Saturday,  April 13, 2019 to once again be with the love of her life, Thomas Solly, whom she married  September of 1958.  Carol was preceded in death by loving husband, Thomas Solly, her parents, Donald & Dorothy Crawford, and brothers Donald Crawford Jr and Richard Crawford. Carol is survived by her children, Douglas (Lyn) Solly, Lori (Randy)...

Donald G. Fritz Sr. 89, of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family Thursday, April 11, 2019, at the Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania. Donald was born in Toledo, March 11, 1930, to parents George and Bernice (Borrowman) Fritz. He was employed as a plumber for most of his adult life. The first 35 years spent with Jim Wing Plumbing, then Don began working for himself until retiring in 2010. He was a 50-year member of Local 50, Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. Don...

Franklin Leroy Stonecipher, 82, a Perrysburg, OH resident, passed away Friday April 5, 2019 surrounded by his daughters and loving family.  He was born June 28, 1936 in Briceville, TN to parents Samuel and Theresa Annislee (Kesterson) Stonecipher. Leroy was employed for more than 31 years with Chrysler where he served as Chief Steward and Machinist until retiring in 1995. He was also proud to have served with the United States Navy during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Leroy enjoyed...

Billie Jean Dennison, 88, of Sylvania, OH, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019, their Wedding Anniversary, at Flower Hospital. She was born in Ada, OH, November 5, 1930 to parents James and Beula (Kroske) Ferrall. Billie is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Ted Dennison; daughters Michele (Rick) Ritzenthaler, Andera (Jerry) VanEtten, Meg Dellinger, and Mary Beth (Steve Jawarski) Dennison; sons Jim (Beverly), John, and Steve Dennison; 8 grandchildren; and 5...