Helen (Hunt) Read

Helen (Hunt) Read of Toledo passed away February 22, 2025, age 85.
She was born November 15, 1939 in Toledo to Frank and Dorothy Hunt. A
graduate of Whitmer HS Class of ’57. She met David Read when they both worked
at Toledo Scale and married in 1958.
Her curiosity about genealogy evolved to a lifetime avocation including holding
offices in historical and genealogical societies, seminar speaker, expert guest of
local TV and radio shows, professional research for some prominent Toledo
families, and publications filed at Library of Congress. She was a member of Mensa Since the 1980's
After raising her sons she worked a full career as secretary for Nathan Danzinger at
NW Mutual.
Survived by her children; Gary (Marlene) Read, Steven Read, James (Roxanne)
Read. Grand Children; Nicole Read, Victoria (Zeph Gaines), Jennifer Read, Julia
Farkas, Holly (Dustin Boles), Katrina (Adam Kerr). 7 great grandchildren. Sister
Barbara (Tad DeVilbis).
Preceding her in death; Husband David Read, Siblings Edwin Hunt, Jerold Hunt.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Reeb Funeral Home in Sylvania
from 2PM until 5PM.
Memorial donation suggestion is to the Humane Society.

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