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8/7/2025 Becky Jo Giesler - Obituaries


Becky Jo Giesler
Becky Jo Giesler, 46, of Elmore, OH, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2025, from Glioblastoma. She was born December 16, 1978, in Toledo, OH, to John and Robin (Pfaff) Evans. She was a 1997 graduate of Springfield High School. On March 1, 2003, she married Matt Giesler with whom she had 3 beautiful children and built a life on their family farm. Becky shared many fond childhood memories of her and her brother, Jacob, spending time with their Grandma and Grandpa Pfaff, and as a young adult, benefitting from her relationship with her Grandma Mary. She valiantly battled the cancer for 10 months, even earning her black belt in Tae Kwon Do this year on April 25th, following her recovery from surgery in November of 2024.
Becky was a hard worker and owned her own cleaning business early in adulthood. Becky had a love of animals that was second to none. She enjoyed her many horses and kept a herd of dairy goats to help feed her family. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, photography, soap making and was an extremely talented artist. She was a most loving and caring mother who raised her children in the knowledge of God, instilling in them the love and compassion she possessed.
She diligently volunteered as a CASA for many years helping the lives of many children. She also volunteered at Nature's Nursery rescuing animals, teaching children and enriching the lives of their ambassadors. Becky was an advisor for the Ribbon Wranglers 4-H club of Sandusky County and was instrumental in its creation. Becky was an active member of the Church of God, Toledo, the United Church of God and had a strong faith. Becky had a smile and aura that would brighten every room she entered. Words cannot express how big her heart was. She touched the lives of countless people in a positive way.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Matt Giesler; her children, Dylan, Nathanial and Gabrielle Giesler; brother, Jacob (Kelly) Evans; grandfather, Joseph Pfaff; father, John (Diane) Evans; mother Robin; half brother, Colin Evans; half sister, Angela Evans; step-brother, Sam Kralovic; and many aunts, uncles and cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Joyce Pfaff; grandmother, Mary Evans; and grandfather, Bill Evans.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 5-8 p.m., at Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 19550 W. SR 51, Elmore, OH 43416. Additional visitation will begin at 10 a.m., on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Ole Zim's Wagon Shed, 1375 SR 590, Gibsonburg, OH 43431, where Services will begin at 11 a.m., and a dinner to follow. Per Becky's wishes, she will be cremated and her ashes be interred on the family farm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to CASA of Sandusky/Seneca County, Nature's Nursery, or United Church of God. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosserpriesman.com.

8/7/2025 Veronica L. "Ronnie" Placko - Obituaries


Veronica L. "Ronnie" Placko
Veronica L. "Ronnie" Placko, 88, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Landings of Oregon. Ronnie was born in Toledo, Ohio, on October 22, 1936, to Steven and Rose (Sharry) Singlar. She graduated from Waite High School, Class of 1954, and 4 years later would marry the love of her life, Edward Placko. Ronnie worked at Baumgartner Plumbing and Heating for 26 years before retiring and was a lifelong member at St. Mark Lutheran Church. In her earlier years you could find Ronnie traveling with Ed all over the United States, enjoying cruises and coastlines. For 30 years you could find Ronnie keeping score as her husband was coaching the Dunberger Post Legion team. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed sewing, baking, and shopping. Ronnie was also a lifelong Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Cavaliers fan watching nearly every game that was televised, but what she cherished most was her loving family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Kim (Jeff) Kruse, Mark (Tari) Placko; granddaughters, Megan (Brodie) Buehler, Tiffany (J.T.) Imperial, Heather (Brett) Tscherne; step-grandchildren, Tim (Daven) Kruse and their children, Kyle (Farah) Kruse and their child; great-grandchildren, Chase, Collin and Chloe Buehler, Haven, Harlee and Ryker Imperial and Decker and Trey Tscherne; and sister, Rose (Bob) Belville. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ed Placko; and brother, Steve Singlar.
Family and friends may visit Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Rd., Oregon, Ohio, on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family asks expressions of sympathy in Ronnie's name be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital, Wounded Warrior Project or St. Mark Lutheran Church.
www.egglestonmeinert.com

8/6/2025 Ann Lindsley - Obituaries


Ann Lindsley
January 11, 1942 - August 6, 2025
Ann Lindsley, a lifelong advocate for peace, justice, and compassion, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at Ebeid Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was 83.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on January 11, 1942, Ann made Toledo, Ohio, her home for most of her adult life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend.
To her family and friends, Ann was a source of strength, comfort, and unconditional love. She always sought to bring people together, to mend fences and make new friends. Her presence brought warmth and joy, and her kindness lifted those around her. She appreciated life's small joys and great miracles. To be around her was to absorb her joie de vivre, or love of life. Small talk was not important to her. Ann wanted to really know each person she met and to have those deep talks that lead you to truly understand another person.
A French teacher by profession and a teacher of life by example, Ann's passions were many. She found joy in gardening, traveling the world, walking with friends, teaching tai chi, leading Taizé worship, working with children, and giving her time and energy to those in need. Her deep spiritual life was reflected in her active involvement with her church and her quiet, steady commitment to caring for the Earth and loving all of God's people.
Ann lived her life by the example of Jesus, grounded in the belief that the greatest commandment is to love God — and to love others as we love ourselves. She felt drawn to St Francis of Assisi who found God in all things and loved them joyfully, without limits and without self-importance. She lived a life of purpose and simplicity, finding God in nature, flowers, animals and the kindness of people.
Ann is survived by her husband, David Lindsley; her children, Kelly (John) Gobrogge and Tracy (Neil) Cummings; her grandchildren, Jenna (Tom) Hart, Jeremy, Dylan, Lily, and Mia; and her great-grandson, Jack. She is also survived by her siblings, Janice Cannistraro, Wendy Gunn, Laurie Foster, Dave Copson, Tilin Foster, and Tilan Copson; as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate Ann's life will be held on Saturday, August 9th, at 10:00 a.m., at Sylvania United Church of Christ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sylvania United Church of Christ or the American Friends Service Committee, in honor of Ann's lifelong dedication to service and peace.

8/5/2025 Patricia "Pat" Thiel - Obituaries


Patricia "Pat" Thiel
1938 - 2025
Patricia Thiel, affectionately known as "Pat" and "Mimi," passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at Kingston in Perrysburg, Ohio. Born on December 15, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio, Patricia lived a full and vibrant life that touched the hearts of many.
Throughout her career as a waitress, Patricia brought joy and warmth to countless patrons. Her smile was as welcoming as her baking skills, and she dedicated herself to serving her community with grace and kindness.
Patricia took immense pride in her family, often seen supporting her grandchildren and cheering on her favorite sports teams, the Detroit Tigers and the Dallas Cowboys. She cherished every moment spent with her children, Suzanne (Edward Madeline) Paris, Sandi (James) Trabbic, Shari Mexico, Teresa (Larry) Burda, and Michael (Cynthia) Thiel. Patricia was a proud grandmother to Diana (Brian) Trammell, Daniel Trabbic, Robert Mexico, Andrew (Ashlee) Burda, Angela (Hunter) Reichard, Justin (Shelby) Thiel, and Ashlee Thiel. Her legacy continues through her five beloved great-grandchildren.
Patricia is also survived by her two brothers and five sisters, along with many nieces and nephews who will forever hold her memory close to their hearts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Margarite Meredith; her husband, Lawrence Thiel; her son-in-law, Dominic Paris; grandson, Anthony Paris; granddaughter, Sara Trabbic; and brothers, David and Thomas Meredith.
Family and friends are invited to honor Patricia's life at a Memorial Gathering on August 16, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m., at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Toledo, located at 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH 43614. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
www.NewcomerToledo.com

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.