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10/30/2024 Nadine Harriet Smith - Obituaries

Nadine Harriet Smith 10/19/2024
Nadine Harriet Smith, passed away on October 19, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was a proud graduate of McCauley High School, and earned degrees in history and psychology from the University of Toledo. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, a founding trustee of Uplifted Heart Ministries, and a long-time resident of the Old West End. She lived an extraordinary life, and shared her love of art and history through her work as a docent and as the first Community Liaison at the Toledo Museum of Art. She is survived by her beloved sister, DeLisa Smith; and many close friends. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 29th at 11 a.m. at New Hope Christian Church, 2457 Holloway Rd, Holland, OH 43528. Donations in her memory may be made to the Toledo Museum of Art or the Kent Branch Library.

10/30/2024 Patsy A. Pritts - Obituaries


Patsy A. Pritts
Patsy A. Pritts was born on December 15, 1937, to Leota and Ernest Bremforder in Toledo, Ohio. She went to be with her Lord on September 18, 2024. Patsy graduated from Burnham High School in Sylvania in 1955 and the University of Florida in 1960. She was married to Ralph R. Pritts for 64 years and they had one son, Ralph Ryan Pritts. Patsy owned her own decorating and interior design business called Designs Unlimited for 65 years. Patsy and Ron moved from their longtime home in Brooklyn, MI, to Winston Salem, North Carolina, in 2019 to be closer to their son. Ron and Patsy attended the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Epiphany in Winston Salem, where Patsy was involved with the Martha Circle.
Patsy was an active and valued member of Olivet Lutheran Church in Sylvania, OH, for 80 years. She served in many capacities throughout those years including Church Council, the weekly Daily Bread Community meal and leading a fundraising campaign for a new addition to the church. Patsy was also a lead member of the Master Building Committee that was responsible for designing and monitoring the 2005 construction of the building addition known as the Christian Life Center. Her interior design skills are evident throughout the building including the chapel renovation, kitchen facilities, Sunday school and youth rooms. Patsy had the ability to look below the surface of any proposal to see how it would affect others, even if the "others" were only a few. Patsy's impact continues to be seen throughout all of Olivet. In fact, she continued to consult with staff even this summer on recent building upgrades. Her design knowledge and insight were invaluable to all those with whom she ever worked. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends!
Patsy is survived by her husband, Ralph (Ron) Pritts; their son, Ralph Ryan Pritts; niece, Lynn Garrison; and nephews, Terry Curann, David Becker and Richard Becker.
A celebration of life service will be planned in the spring of 2025 at Olivet Lutheran Church.
Memorial donations in Patsy's honor can be made to Olivet Lutheran Church in Sylvania or the Sight Center of Northwest Ohio.

10/29/2024 Joseph Lawrence Jaskowiak Jr - Obituaries


Joseph Lawrence Jaskowiak Jr
06/28/1950 - 10/27/2024

Joseph Lawrence Jaskowiak Jr. age 74, of west Toledo, lost his battle with Lewy Body Dementia/ Parkinson's' on October 27, 2024, with his wife Becky by his side. He was born in Toledo on June 28, 1950 to Joseph Lawrence and Louise (Cwiek) Jaskowiak Sr.
Joseph had attended St. Charles Grade School and was a graduate of Bowsher High School. He married Rebecca Kelbley on April 21, 1990. Joseph, also known as "Kroger Joe" by his co-workers and shoppers, had worked at Krogers for 42 years, and retired in June 2011. He was a kind, caring, generous hard worker and always treated people better than they treated him. Joe enjoyed bike rides, travel, dancing, coffee at Tim Hortons and music by the Bee Gees. He was an avid collector of Lionel Trains and Hot Wheel Cars. Joe was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 911 and was a prior member of a train collector association. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe is survived by his wife of 34 1/2 years Rebecca; sisters. Barbara Johnson of Toledo, Gloria Rowe of CA, Linda Poland of Toledo; and brother, Jeff Jaskowiak of Toledo. The family will be receiving friends in the Urbanski Funeral Home, a Life Celebration Home, 5055 Secor Rd, Toledo, Ohio on Sunday November 3, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Additional visitation will be on Monday in The Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. when the funeral Mass will begin. Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Special thanks go out to Heather Rohrs and staff with Peyton Care Professionals, Megan Williams RN with Supernas Pharmaceuticals - Apokyn, his good friends Bob, Larry and Dave, and the staff (Anita) at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The family would like any contributions to be given to Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Health Well Foundation (in support of Lewy Body Dementia) or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
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10/24/2024 Bruce A. Hehn - Obituaries

Bruce A. Hehn
Bruce A. Hehn, 93, of Asheville, North Carolina, and formerly of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024.
Bruce leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 70 years, Cleo; his daughters, Dawn and Lynn (Brian) Ballenger; granddaughters, Taylor (Nic) and Shannon; and his great-granddaughter, Stella.
There will be an open house to celebrate his life on November 10th, at the home of Brian and Lynn Ballenger, from noon until 3:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan's Purse, an organization he and Cleo supported for years, to aid in recovery after Hurricane Helene for his beloved Asheville. Condolences may be made online to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.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.