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1/21/2025 Dennis B. Storer - Obituaries


Dennis B. Storer
09/04/1944 - 01/15/2025
Dennis Bradford Storer, born on September 4, 1944, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025.
Denny is survived by his life partner, Mary Jo Besase; his son, Edward Joseph (Joanna); his daughter, Michelle (Chris) Condon; and his granddaughter, Dakota Rose Condon. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara D. Stults; as well as his son, Denny Joe.
Denny graduated from Howe Military Academy in Indiana.
A proud veteran, Denny served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he became the owner of Rooter All Drain Cleaning, where he worked diligently and built a reputation for reliability and hard work.
Denny will be remembered for his lifetime of kindness to others and his zest for life. He loved to have fun and was the light of any party. Known for his sharp intellect and wide-ranging knowledge, Dennis could engage in spirited discussions on nearly any topic.
In accordance with Denny's wishes, services will be private.

1/21/2025 Roy Leonard Carter Jr. - Obituaries


Roy Leonard Carter Jr.
Roy Leonard Carter Jr. passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 19th, 2025, at Ebeid Hospice with family at his side. Roy was born April 15, 1938, to Roy L Carter Sr. and Lucille (Lee) Carter in New Madrid, Missouri. He attended Sikeston High School where he played and excelled in baseball as a catcher. His baseball talent got him noticed by scouts and an invite to try out for The St. Louis Cardinals MLB Team. Roy passed on his MLB opportunity, to instead serve his country, enlisting in the United States Navy. He was stationed at the Naval Air Station Oceana in Norfolk, Virginia before serving his time on both the USS Elokomin and the USS Recovery, rescue and salvage ships.
During Roy's deployment, he was called home on funeral leave for his little sister Dora Ann, who was tragically killed in an accident. While home, Roy was set-up on a blind date with one Robin G. Northrup. They fell immediately in love and dated for 7 more years before marrying in 1962 and living the most amazing love story for 62 more inseparable years. Roy and Robin had a beautiful family of 3 sons: Roy-G, Tom and Doug and a daughter Mary.
Roy started what was a successful career working at The Toledo Ticket Co.; Robin's family's business, in April of 1959. He began that career as a printing pressman and worked his way into the office where he worked side-by-side with his best friend and brother-in-law, Reeves Northrup I. Roy worked in sales, then as National Sales Manager and eventually climbed the ladder to the position of Chief Executive Officer. He retired after more than 60 years at Toledo Ticket.
Roy was a longtime and very proud member of the Triad Masonic Lodge. He was also an active member of the Downtown Coaches, where he once served as President. Through the business, Roy became active in the National Parking Association where he served more than 30 years on the Board of Directors and was proudly the very first industry vendor to serve on the NPA Executive Committee.
Roy was an avid golfer, with memberships at golf clubs starting with Highland Meadows in Sylvania early on and The Vinoy in St. Petersburg Florida. He was currently a member at Inverness Club in Toledo. Roy golfed hundreds of courses both domestically and abroad. It was his passion. Roy and Robin loved spending time in St. Petersburg and Treasure Island Florida where they spent countless hours walking the beach collecting "auger" shells. He was a die-hard sports fan, supporting his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes, the Dallas Cowboys, the Detroit Redwings and the New York Yankees. But most of all he loved watching and supporting his children and grandchildren playing baseball, hockey and showing horses.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Sr. and Lucille; and his little sister, Dora Ann. Left to cherish his memory are the love of his life, Robin; his children, Roy-G Carter (Carrie), Thomas Carter (Julie), Douglas Carter (Melissa Williams) and Mary Estrel (Terry); 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave, Thursday January 23rd, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday, January 24th, at Sylvania First United Methodist Church, 7000 Erie Street, Sylvania, 1 hour prior to the 10:00 a.m. Funeral service. A private interment will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Roy's memory to the following youth scholarship organizations that Roy had a passion for: The National Parking Association's Parking Industry Institute, 1201 15th Street, NW Suite 400, Washington D.C. 20005 or The Michigan Equine Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 6876, Toledo, Ohio 43612.
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1/20/2025 Carole Mininger - Obituaries


Carole Mininger
Carole Ann Mininger, (nee Purcell), 82, of Rocky River, originally from Toledo, passed away on December 29, 2024, in Cleveland, OH after a long and courageous battle with COPD.
Carole was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lucille Purcell; and her husbands, Herbert Mininger and Darrell Zielinski Sr. She was the loving mother of Darrell Zielinski Jr. (Lisa Belkin), David Zielinski (Julie), Sarah Reichow (Bob), Isabel Fletcher (Desmond); daughter-in-law, Becky Zielinski; and stepsons, Bret and Daniel Mininger (both deceased). She was the adored grandmother of Natalie, Olivia, Joshua and Jordan Zielinski, Lydia and Grace Reichow, Autumn and Willow Fletcher.
Carole was a foster parent in Northeast Ohio for over 50 years bringing close to 100 children into her home to provide them a nurturing place to stay for as long as they needed. She made it her mission to help each child be the best they could be. She had a positive and lasting impact and continued to have relationships with many of these children until her passing.
She was the family nature lover especially when it came to birds. She had many bird feeders and would experiment with different contraptions to keep the squirrels away. Never one to be daunted by technology, she set up bird feeders with cameras to capture pictures of the many birds (and squirrels!) that would visit.
Carole was also a lifelong learner. She enjoyed biographies and history. She would never pass up a chocolate chip cookie, ice cream, or piece of dark chocolate. She also enjoyed watching sports especially college basketball, professional basketball and baseball. When she moved to Cleveland she became a huge Cavs and Guardians fan and would proudly display their team jerseys.
In her final act of giving, Carole donated her body to the Cleveland Clinic to help future medical students in their quest to care for others.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to a charity benefitting underprivileged children or the charity of your choice.
There will be a celebration of Carole's life in the spring 2025 when the birds are back at their feeders. Until then, the family encourages you to honor Carole's memory by helping a child, eating a chocolate chip cookie, feeding the birds and rooting for your favorite sports team. Carole will be missed but her life was a championship-level win. Book it!

1/16/2025 Charles Edward Moran - Obituaries


Charles Edward Moran
Charles Edward Moran, born on January 29, 1946, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2025. Charles had a contagious smile, was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who touched the lives of many with his kindness and dedication.
Charles graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1964 and dedicated 40 years to a fulfilling career at General Motors. He bravely served his country in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1970, earning numerous honors including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Expert Badge Rifle M14, and two Overseas Bars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Marie Moran; and his siblings, Charla Rybczynski, Phyllis Dailey, Corene Biebesheimer, and Michael Moran. Charles is survived by his siblings, Thomas Moran, Jimmy Moran, Marilyn Johnoff, and Joan Moran, all of whom have cherished memories with him.
Charles is survived by his children, Sean (Ruby Moran), Marissa Moran Smith, Ryan Moran, and Dustin Nowak (Marlene Nowak). He was the proud grandfather of Michael, Christian, and Mia Moran, Damon, Martwuan, DaJah, and Danay Smith, and Alexander Nowak. Charles adored his seven great-grandchildren, who brought immense joy to his life. Charles will be deeply missed by his best friend, Jack Wooten.
Charles will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to his family, his service to his country, and his smile that never failed to warm the hearts of many.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Charles Moran and his brother, Michael Moran, will be held Friday, January 31st, at 11:00 a.m., at the Historic Church of St. Patrick's, downtown Toledo. The family will welcome guests at 10:00 a.m. in the narthex of the church. A celebration of life for all of Charles' friends and family with be held on February 1st from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., at Club 16 on King Road.

1/11/2025 Robert "Bob" Storer - Obituaries


Robert "Bob" Storer
March 13, 1923 - January 3, 2025
Robert "Bob" Storer, 101, of Holland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025. Born on March 13, 1923, to the late Sydney and Mary Storer, Bob lived a long and remarkable life marked by love, service, and a deep appreciation for the people and experiences that surrounded him.
After graduating from DeVilbiss High School, Bob attended Toledo University. In 1942, he paused his studies to enlist in the U.S. Army, serving as a technical sergeant in the Signal Corps during World War II, with tours in both the European and Pacific theaters. Following his service, Bob returned to Toledo University and completed his degree in civil engineering.
In 1947, Bob married Evelyn Busdiecker, and together they built a loving home, raising three children and sharing 49 wonderful years of marriage.
Professionally, Bob was co-owner of S. A. Storer and Sons, and co-founder of Toledo Transducers (now Toledo Integrated Systems), leaving an enduring legacy in the engineering and manufacturing world.
Bob was actively involved in his community, serving as president of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and participating in organizations such as Rotary, the Toledo Exchange Club, and other volunteer efforts throughout the Toledo area.
A man of many interests, Bob enjoyed traveling, playing golf, and challenging his friends and family to lively games of bridge and other card games. Known for his warm laugh and boundless energy, he could often be found singing and dancing to his favorite tunes, bringing a little extra joy to every occasion.
He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn; as well as his siblings, Florence, Charles, and James.
Bob is survived by his children, Susan Lang (Ronald), Jeff Storer (Suzanne), and Mark Storer (Teri); six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, all of whom carry forward his legacy of love, laughter, and generosity.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Saturday, February 1, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 428 N. Erie St., Toledo, at 11:00 a.m., with a luncheon to follow. Family will receive guests starting at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, WGTE Public Media, Habitat for Humanity, or a charity of your choice.
Bob will be fondly remembered for his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering positivity. His love for life and those around him will continue to inspire everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

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.