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6/3/2025 Martha Jane Pituch, Ph.D - Obituaries


Martha Jane Pituch, PH.D
September 7, 1932 - June 1, 2025
The world lost a tremendous force for good when Martha J. Pituch, RN, PhD, completed her earthly journey in the early morning hours of June 1, 2025. Martha leaves an enduring legacy of love and care.
Born Martha Jane Johnson, she was the third of six children and raised in the small city of Coldwater, Michigan. At the age of 16, she felt a strong calling to become a nurse, a dream that she fulfilled beyond surpassing.
Her nursing career began when she received her diploma in nursing at Foote Memorial Hospital in 1954. Shortly after, she received her BSN degree from Wayne State University, working to support herself and pay for her education. Shortly after graduation, she met the love of her life and her soul mate, William "Bill" Pituch. They were married on September 7, 1957 (her 25th birthday), and Bill brought her fresh flowers every week throughout their amazing 62-year marriage, until his passing in 2018.
But Martha was not the wife that stayed home and cooked, as anyone who was ever the "victim" of her culinary skills can attest. She returned to Wayne State and earned her MSN in 1962. Never one to rest on her accomplishments, she then went on to receive her MPH from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. She then taught at the U of M School of Nursing, while she pursued her PhD, which she earned in 1979. In 1997, Martha and Bill moved to Toledo (Sylvania) when she joined the faculty of the newly formed School of Nursing at UTMC (Medical College of Ohio at the time). Everywhere she taught, she mentored students and made life-long impacts.
Known by various monikers throughout her long career, including "Dr. Martha" and "Mama Nurse," Martha personified compassion and truly did the work in public health, particularly for the underserved. In the early 1980's, she worked to develop specialized programs for children with asthma and their families in conjunction with the American Lung Association of Toledo. In 1983, she became an early champion for HIV/AIDS patients and their families. She formed one of the earliest support networks for people with HIV/AIDS and their families. In 1985, she founded a nursing clinic, which still operates at the Cherry Street Mission, specifically focusing on primary care for the homeless and the mentally ill. The clinic allowed her students to gain real-world experience in public health and mental health nursing. The clients referred to her as "Mama Nurse" and she knew most of them by name. She continued to volunteer at the clinic well into her 80s.
Martha received many awards and accolades for her pioneering work in public health nursing. While there are too many enumerate here, the highlights include: Being inducted into the Ohio Womens' Hall of Fame in 1991, the Golden Lamp Award from the Toledo District Nurses Association, The Compassionate Hero Award from the Multi-Faith Council of NW Ohio, the Nursing Leadership Award from the Northwest Ohio Nurses Association, and in 2014 a National Jefferson Award for Public Service (known as the "Nobel Prize" for public service).
Upon her "retirement" from UTMC (MCO) in 1996, Martha decided "to become an artist." She attended art and art history courses at the University of Toledo and Lourdes College and joined the Toledo Artists Club. She took great joy and pride in her many paintings, hanging them at home and giving them as special gifts.
Martha Pituch never met a stranger, no matter the setting. Whether it be an academic or clinical conference, a tour bus or boat, gay bars with blaring music, or a party, Martha would know everyone by the time she left. (As well as most of their life stories…) She had boundless curiosity and was truly a life-long learner. She and Bill loved to travel the world and visit friends and family across the U.S.
Martha was pre-deceased by her devoted husband, Bill; by her parents, Clyde and Hannah (Weigand) Johnson; her brothers, Lewis Ward, Clyde Johnson, Jr., George Johnson, and Richard Johnson; as well as her beloved sister, Betty Doxey. She leaves behind her dear sister-in-law, Shirley (Pituch) Shea; as well as many special nieces and nephews (and great-nieces and great-nephews) too numerous to mention, but all of whom were so special to her. She also leaves to cherish her memory her "spiritual" or "adopted" children, Ron Richards and Estelle Saphir (New York, NY), Sherie (Mike) Modelski of Dearborn, MI, Mary Bailey of Toledo, and Tom Hayward (Tom Wright) of Lexington, Kentucky.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Martha's name may be made to the Cherry Street Mission, Toledo, or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Her family would like to offer profound thanks to those at Otterbein-Sunset Village and Hospice of NW Ohio in her final months.
Visitation will be at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, on Friday, June 6, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Additional visitation will take place on Saturday, June 7, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park.
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6/3/2025 Stanley Moore - Obituaries

Stanley Moore
7/24/53 - 5/29/25
Stanley Allen Moore, age 71, of Toledo, Ohio, died Thursday, May 29, surrounded by his loving family.
Stanley nicknamed "Sam" an acronym of his first initials, was born on July 24, 1953, to the late Melvin Moore Sr. and Juanita (Bates) Moore. Sam, a lifelong resident of Toledo graduated from Macomber High School in 1972. Sam was gifted with an ability to fix anything broken especially electronics and other technical devices. Using these skills, allowed him to work from home in his shop as a repairman. From his childhood home on the Eastside of Toledo, and in the company of his brother William, he enjoyed eating his bacon and sipping down cups of milk proclaiming them as a staple with every meal. Sam had a dry sense of humor that would make anyone chuckle, and a quiet gentle nature that was always comforting to be in the company of. And without words or gestures, Sam made those around him feel loved.
To cherish his memory, Sam leaves his three children, Cary, Sherri, and Scott; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Melvin, Bonita, and William; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Juanita; and brother, Roger.
Sam's legacy will live on through his generous donation to science, for further research and medical advancements at UTMC.

5/22/2025 Robert "Bob" Hauter - Obituaries


Robert "Bob" Hauter
Robert "Bob" Hauter, born May 30, 1948, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024 with his family by his side.
Born to Harold and Helen Hauter on the East Side of Toledo, Bob and his family relocated to Sylvania, Ohio, where he attended Sylvania High School before joining Millwrights and Piledrivers Local Union 1393, founded in part and led by generations of Hauters. Bob worked on many notable projects in the Toledo area, including extensive stints at Jeep and Davis-Besse nuclear power station, while also teaching trade classes to apprentice union members.
Known throughout Toledo for his gregarious, boisterous, and sometimes outrageous personality, Bob wore many hats and touched many local communities, as a Lake Erie Charter Boat captain, a Harley Davidson and Corvette enthusiast (he finally fulfilled his lifelong dream of owning a Corvette last year, and it's a doozy!), and a substance abuse recovery advocate.
Following retirement, Bob relocated to Point Place, then Odessa FL, where he settled into being a generous neighbor, great friend, and loving father and grandfather. In his later years, he enjoyed a quiet life of reading, spending time with friends and family, and going insanely deep on barbequing.
Deeply loved by his family, Bob was preceded in death by his father, Harold and mother, Helen. He is survived by his children, Julie Heidelberg (James Heidelberg) and Eric Hauter (Zoe Allerding); brother, Gary; sister, Diane; grandchildren: Aidan, Gabriel, Emma, Kathryn, Pearl, Clark, and Quinn; nephew, Michael Savory; and former wives, Susan (Hauter) Brzezowiez and Diane (Riley).
An open house celebration of Bob's life will be held at Oak Openings Preserve Metropark Lodge from 12:00-4:00 p.m. on June 15th, 2025. There will be a short memorial tribute at 1:30 p.m. In place of flowers, please consider donations to the Toledo AA Central Office or the American Heart Association.

5/21/2017 Lorene Swearengen - Obituaries
Lorene Swearengen
A graveside service has been set for Lorene Swearengen who passed away on December 14, 2016, in Owatonna, Minnesota. It will be held on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park, 3665 Genoa Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551. In the event of rain it will be held in the chapel. There will be a luncheon afterwards at 2111 Shoreland Ave., Toledo, OH 43611.