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12/5/2025 Robert "Bob" Carey -


Robert "Bob" Carey
February 9, 1955 - December 4, 2025
Robert ("Bob") M. Carey, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital surrounded by family on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Born February 9, 1955, in Manhattan, New York, Bob grew up near the city until he was 8 years old, when his family moved to the Toledo area. Bob attended Rosary Cathedral School until moving to southeast Michigan, where he graduated from St. Anthony's Catholic School in Temperance, Michigan. Bob then went on to graduate from Bedford High School in 1973. He then joined the Local 55 Ironworkers Union in 1979. He completed his apprenticeship and continued to work with the union for over 40 years until his retirement.
During his career, he worked on projects throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. It was impossible to drive around with Bob without seeing a project he helped build and hearing a few stories about it. He helped shape the Toledo skyline. Bob was proud of the work he did, some of which involved the Toledo Zoo, the Toledo Hospital, Fermi and Davis Besse power plants, the Veterans Glass City Memorial Skyway Bridge, I-280, and more.
Beyond his career, Bob was deeply loving and caring of his family. He and Sue Carey (Siciarz) were married on September 21, 1979, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. They were devoted in marriage for 46 years. Throughout their marriage, they raised their only child, Michelle O'Brien (Carey). He took joy in being her softball coach, became a dance dad, and so much more.
The Carey family remained parishioners at Most Blessed Sacrament, where they continually volunteered in the school, during Mass as ushers, at the annual fish fries and festival, funeral luncheons, and more. Additionally, he served the community as a member of the Bedford Goodfellows.
Bob had many other joys and passions during his life. Bob loved to fix things, build, tinker, and he loved cars. After his retirement, Bob jumped into a classic car rebuild. He and Sue were members of the Antique Automobile Car Club. They frequented numerous car shows, where they showed off his work, a 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7, color gold. Bob also loved sports. He was a lifelong fan of Notre Dame football, as well as University of Toledo women's basketball team, where he and Sue held season tickets and were members of the Igniters Fan Club for several years.
Of all of Bob's titles, he was most proud of being called 'Grandpa.' He loved his grandchildren, Neil and Jude. He was very involved in their lives and enjoyed taking them around in 'Grandpa's gold Cougar.' Every conversation with Bob involved lovely stories of Neil and Jude.
Bob was diagnosed with cancer, multiple myeloma, in 2017, and continued to fight with the disease until he passed due to complications of his cancer. The family appreciates the continual care he received from the healthcare workers he encountered throughout his journey, especially the Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Pat Carey; and his brother, Pete Carey. He is survived by his wife, Sue; his daughter, Michelle (Eric) O'Brien; his grandchildren, Neil and Jude O'Brien; his siblings, Dan Carey, Jean Austin (Carey), John (Linda) Carey, Megan (Barb Cappel) Carey, Jenny Suszka, Cathy (Bill) Henry (Carey); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 3:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman), Temperance, Michigan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2240 Castlewood Dr., Toledo, OH 43613. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Toledo, Ohio.
In lieu of gifts, please consider making a donation to Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
pawlakfuneralhome.com

12/4/2025 Patricia Lynn Humphreys -


Patricia Lynn Humphreys
August, 30, 1949 - November 25, 2025
Patricia "Patti" Lynn Humphreys, 76, of Sylvania, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025. Patti was born on August 30, 1949, to William and Dorothy (Frick) McMann.
A 1967 graduate of DeVilbiss High School she continued her education at Bowling Green State University where she earned her Bachelor's in Education in 1971, and met the love of her life, Doug. Doug and Patti were married June 5, 1971, and promptly jetted off to Hawaii as Doug was serving in the Navy. This is where Patti started her teaching career. After the Navy, they put down roots in Sylvania, OH, where she continued her teaching career at Toledo Public. Once kids came along, Patti took a few years off from teaching, but eventually returned to the classroom at Maplewood Elementary in Sylvania Schools. Over her 25 year career, she taught 1st and 2nd grade, as well as math intervention. A perfectionist by nature, she poured her heart and soul into her profession. She touched countless lives by her easy way of connecting with her students.
Although teaching was her professional calling, her true passion in life came in the form of grandkids. Patti was blessed with 9 grandkids that she lovingly referred to as her "9 kiddo's". Her whole face would light up when talking about them or visiting. She enjoyed watching their musical or sporting events, whether in person or on GameChanger, states away!
Her artistic and creative touch was apparent in everything she did, whether it was teaching, gardening or crafting with the grandkids. A beloved daughter, wife, mother, Nana, teacher, and friend, she will be missed by so many.
Patti was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorothy McMann; and her husband of over 30 years, Evan Douglas "Doug" Humphreys. She is survived by her children and grandchildren, Brett (Abigail), Emmaline, Benjamin and Julianne Humphreys, Kara (Marty), Brooke, Carter and Elise Lavey, Katie (Mike), Emerson, Evan and Ethan Schriner; her brothers, Thomas (Lori) McMann, Timothy McMann and William (Debra) McMann; and sister-in-law, Kimberly (Phil) Hubner; as well as many nieces, nephews, and of course, her beloved pooch, Tucker.
A memorial service will be planned for after the first of the year.
Donations can be made in Patti's honor to either of the following organizations that support her passion for teaching and the Sylvania community:
Partners in Education
https://www.partnerstoledo.org/give
Sylvania Schools Foundation
https://www.sylvaniaschoolsfoundation.org/donation

11/26/2025 Robert "Bob" Hanf -


Robert "Bob" Hanf
1946 - 2025
Robert "Bob" Hanf, 79, passed into heaven peacefully on Friday, November 14th, at home surrounded by his family, after a short but courageous fight with MDS. Bob was born on October 22, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, to Rowland and Evelyn Hanf. Bob started dating the love of his life, Delores, at age 13, and they married in 1968.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Louis Hanf; and sister-in-law, Shirl Keener. He is survived by his cherished wife of 57 years, Delores; children, Lauryl Kristufek (Don), Michael Hanf, and Jennifer Keys (John); his eight grandchildren, Andrew (Lily), Lucas, Taylor, Tyler (Emily), Allison, Bradley, Evelyn and Merida; sisters-in-law, Rosella Hanf and Jean Behnfeldt; and brothers-in-law, Nick Behnfeldt and Milt Keener.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11th, at Newcomer Funeral Home, at 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., from 2-7 p.m. A service will begin at 7 p.m., where his children and grandchildren will share precious memories. Other family and friends are invited to share memories as well. The family wishes any donations be made to either Cherry Street Mission or St. Jude, in memory of Robert E. Hanf.
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.