Toledo Blade

Helen Louise Culbertson, age 96, of Hardeeville, SC, widow of Francis H. Culbertson, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born December 17, 1924 in Toledo, OH to the late Orlando and Alice Marie Barnes Seifert. She was employed for ten years in food service for the Toledo Ohio Board of Education. She then worked for 25 years with the Medical College of Ohio (MCO) as a food service worker, supervisor and catering manager. (affectionately known as "Helen's Kitchen" on Campus). She was the dining room hostess for 9 years at the Swan Creek Retirement Center. Helen was a member of St. Patrick's Historic Catholic Church, the Medical...

George J. Ryan, Jr., 73, born in Toledo, OH, of Catholic faith, passed peacefully Monday, October 11, 2021. George, who was affectionately known as Ryan, graduated from Central Catholic High School in Toledo Ohio and then from Bowling Green University. Ryan retired from Delta Airlines where he traveled the world. He was predeceased by his parents, Dorothy and George Ryan, Sr., and twin brother from birth. He is survived by his husband, Keith Kirkland; brothers, Patrick of Ohio, Timothy (Ann, Jessica, Chris) of Louisiana; special cousin, Judy Pheatt (Bob Wendt); and nieces, Tami Kirkland Partin and Stephanie Romer. Words cannot describe how much this man was loved and how incredibly...

Annette Frances Ruckman Thorp, 83, of Greenwood, South Carolina, died Saturday, September 25, 2021. Born in Toleda, OH, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Parsil Ruckman. She retired from Thyssen - Krupp Elevator Company and was a member of Grace Community Church. Surviving are her sister, Kathryn Spry of Greenwood, SC and three nephews, Fred Hoffman of Oak Harbor, OH, David Welch (Dawn) of Jefferson, SD, and Michael Welch (Stella). She was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Jeanne Roberts. A memorial service will be held at 4pm on Thursday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials may be made to Grace Community Church, 1611 Woodlawn Road, Greenwood, SC...

Alvera L. Robinson, age 98 of Gallipolis, died Thursday morning September 23, 2021 at The Grove at Oakleaf Village in Toledo. She is survived by her son, Gene (Janet) Robinson of Sylvania, Ohio and brother Guy Lucian, a sister, Neva Lucian Stalenski, her grandsons, Michael (Mary) Robinson of Toledo, Dennis (Allison) Robinson of Orlando, Florida and Joseph (Nicole) Robinson of Boston, Massachusetts. great grandchildren include Eoghan, Madeleine, Luke, Caroline, Melisende, Logan and Grayson. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 am Tuesday September 28, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Gallipolis with Father Thomas Hamm officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Hope at Ohio...

Garry Lee Fout, age 61, of Tazewell, TN formerly from Maumee, Ohio, passed away into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Garry was born March 6, 1960 to Etta Mae (Yeary) Fout and Edward A. Fout in Toledo Ohio. He lived most of his life in the Toledo and Maumee, Ohio area working as a Building Maintenance Technician. He enjoyed wood working, gardening, and flea markets, where he loved to find a good bargain! Garry moved to Tazewell, TN with his sister and her husband six years ago to enjoy the beauty and peace of the mountains, a place where he had many fond and precious memories from childhood visits to his mother's family farm. Garry is preceded in death by his loving...

Betty Schmidt passed peacefully on September 21, 2021 at hospice in Cumming, Georgia. She was born Betty Jane Baldwin on December 9, 1931 in Lyon County, Kentucky. She married John Schmidt on September 20, 1952 and moved to Toledo where they raised their family. She was widowed in 1997 and moved to Georgia in 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. She is survived by her sister, Mary Sue (Davey) Davidson, three daughters, Nancy (Mike) Beres, Janet (Craig) McCausland and Bonnie (Alan) Fowler, eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.

On Monday, September 20th, 2021, Patricia "Pat" Pastorek, loving wife and mother of two children, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 68. Pat was born on March 3rd, 1953 in Napoleon, OH to Don and Betty Fetter where she grew up alongside her older sister, Linda and younger brother, Tom. She graduated from the University of Toledo in 1975 and went on to a successful career at Therma-Tru Doors where she retired as CFO. Pat married Doug Pastorek (deceased) in 1978. They raised two sons in Perrysburg, Ohio - Brad (Mary) and Brent (Elizabeth) Pastorek. In May of 2016, Pat married Jim Merrill in Peoria, AZ. They recently moved to Denver, NC where they had planned to live out their years...

Kent A. Slocum, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away at home on Thursday, September 16, 2021, in the arms of his wife. Kent was born in Sioux Falls, Iowa on August 7, 1935, to the late James and Alphea Slocum. On November 2, 2005, Kent married Cora (Bowder) Emmons who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Jan (Claude) Barringer; stepson, Jody J. (Tamara) Emmons; grandson, Jeremy Emmons; granddaughter, Jodi Neeley; and great-grandchildren, Colbie Emmons, Benjamin Reuse, Caden Reuse, Anna Reuse, Morgan Slocum, Leneigha Boyle and Bryce Boyle. Kent is preceded in death by his son, Jay Slocum. Kent graduated from Huron High School in Heron, SD in 1953. Kent received his bachelor's degree...

Mr. James Henry McKinney entered into rest on Wednesday, July 11, 2021. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Ann McKinney; sons, Anthony McKinney, James P. McKinney, Shawn McKinney; daughters, Bridget (Victor) Bussey, Jacqueline Kale; 24 grandchildren, 13 great -grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

V. Christine "Chris" Grinnell Davis, 88, of Elkhart, went Home peacefully to her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Elkhart Place. Chris was born on April 21, 1933, to Joseph and Aurora Pryor in West Ridge, AR. She was married to the late James Clifton Grinnell and her second husband, Wilbert Franklin Davis. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Judie Hasbany, brother, Billy Pryor; sisters, Betty Totten and JoAnn Begick and son-in-law, Dan Reau. Chris is survived by her children, Mary (Peter) Thiessen, Frank (Karen) Davis, Nancy Reau, Jan (Rick) Secor, Colleen (Jerry) Smith, Carlean (Jimmy) Cundiff, Carolyn Akins and Betty (Ron) Berger; son-in-law, Roger...

Gerald Roesner Pollauf, 88, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away July 28, 2021, husband of Carolyn (Hoover) Pollauf, father of Cheryl (Pollauf) Galloway, and Dr. Laura Pollauf. for online condolences go to legacyoptions.com

Gregory Eisenbrandt, age 63, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Gregory was born April 15, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio, to Douglas and Barbara (Albrecht) Eisenbrandt. Gregory was retired from the Cherokee Sheriff's Office, where he obtained the rank of Captain in the Reserve Unit. He also owned a printing company, The Other Printer, Inc. in Woodstock. In his spare time, Gregory enjoyed beekeeping, shooting guns, fishing and hunting, fixing cuckoo clocks, and most of all, his grandchildren. Gregory is survived by his wife, Peg Eisenbrandt; daughters Stephanie Brannan (Matthew) and Rachel Conrad (Cameron); father, Douglas Eisenbrandt and mother, Barbara Eisenbrandt;...

Sandra Denise Taylor-Alli, age 68 of Kent, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her home. She was born December 23, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, to parents Curtis (Catchings) and James Taylor Sr. Sandra was a lifelong member of Third Baptist Church in Toledo. She earned her Master's Degree from Kent State University and then continued to work there until her retirement in 2014 as the Office Systems Coordinator of the Registrar's Office. Sandra was a dedicated "Trekker" as an avid fan of Star Trek. She loved family trips and cruises, jazz concerts, and movies. She also enjoyed reading, cooking, and adored nature. She often sat on her back deck and fed whatever birds or animals came to visit....

Carol Ann Glendening, age 70, loving wife of Thomas Glendening, passed away peacefully Saturday July 10, 2021 at her Myrtle Beach, SC residence. A Celebration of Carol's Life will be held 4:00 PM Friday July 23, 2021 at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 1119 Bancroft St., Toledo, OH 43606. Those wishing may make donations in Carol's name to your favorite charity. View full obituary and express online condolences at www.burroughsfh.com Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet, SC (843-651-1440) is assisting the family.

As Dylan Thomas wrote, "Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light" and Lillian did this fighting against cancer for 10 years and finally succumbed to it on July 5th in Naples Florida. She was born on November 20, 1943, to James and Dorothy Clare who preceded her in death. She graduated from Mercy School of Nursing in 1964 and worked as a registered nurse for 32 years at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo, Ohio and various doctor offices in Columbus, Ohio and Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. She always cared deeply for her patients. She had a good heart and always tried to help other people and charities. She is...

91 of Largo, FL passed away June 3, 2021. She was born in Toledo, OH where she worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Charles Hospital. Shirley was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Clearwater; was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling with her husband, loved to play board games and cards and was also a collector of model lighthouses and frogs. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Bill and a daughter Kris. She is survived by 3 daughters, Karen (Larry), Karla (Lee), Kim (Bill); 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grand-children and 11 great-great grandchildren. There will be a memorial service, Monday, June 7, 2:00PM at Moss Feaster Funeral Home, 693 S. Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL.

91, passed away on June 2, 2021. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Elaine H Perry. James is survived by daughter Susan Perry-Emens (Peter), sons Thomas (Edna Buddendorf) and David (Pamela); grandchildren Bryan Emens (Stacey Runnells), Jamie Caira (Jonathan) and Nathan Perry as well as significant other Carol Cogswell. Born in Pontiac, MI, James moved to Florida 42 years ago from Perrysburg, OH. He graduated from DeVilbiss High School in Toledo, OH, briefly played baseball for the Chicago Cubs and proudly served the US Army in the Korean War. For 50+ years, James worked in the printing industry, both in the Toledo and Tampa areas. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of...

Joseph G. Haines Sr., passed away on May 24, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born and raised in NY, NY. He was a 30 year veteran in the Military Service, including the Marine Corp. for 9 years as a Sargent Major and the Army National Guard, Ohio, from which he retired in 1989 as a Command Sergeant Major. He was also a Lieutenant with the Toledo, OH Police Department from which he retired after 25 years of service in 1981. Once he moved from Ohio to Safety Harbor, FL he volunteered with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department for many years. Joseph is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Janet Sheahan Haines, his mother, Agnes and 3 grandchildren. He leaves behind his current wife,...

John Lawrence Rutschow ("Jay"), most recently of Mt. Dora, Florida, passed from this life on Sunday, May 9, 2021. He was 81 years old. Jay was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 3, 1939, the son of John William and Betty Jane (Algeo) Rutschow. He was a graduate of Whitmer High School (1957) and attended both Wittenberg College and the University of Toledo. On June 14, 1958, Jay married Sandra Louise Heffley. They were married for 58 years and, together, raised two daughters. In 1973, the family relocated from Temperance, Michigan to Yalaha, Florida. During his life, Jay worked at a variety of occupations, eventually retiring from the St. John's River Management District in May 2006 after 28 years...

Ed Klawitter, 71, of Chesapeake, VA, was called to heaven by Jesus on May 3rd, 2021. Ed was born on March 25th, 1950 to Edward D. & LaVerne Klawitter. He is survived by his wife Susan Anderson Klawitter to whom he was married for 48 1/2 years. He also leaves his sons, E. David (Katie) Klawitter, of Parksley, VA and Major Justin (Brooke) Klawitter, stationed in California. The joy of his life was his grandson, Carter, age two, and a second grandson that was due to arrive to E. David and Katie within the next month. His siblings were dearly loved by him and include Ron (Margot) Klawitter of Colbert, WA, James (Penny) Klawitter of Curtice, Ohio, and Sue Ann Moszkowicz, also of Curtice,...

Richard Chester Glowacki, 88, died April 20, 2021 in Naples, FL Born in Toledo, OH to Helen and Chester Glowacki, he lived and worked there until his retirement. Since then, he and his wife Barbara, maintained homes in Naples, FL and Harbor Springs, MI He graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1950 and from Yale University in 1954 with a major in American Studies. When he realized that a liberal arts education did not qualify him for a business career, he earned a degree in finance from the University of Toledo. He also served eight years as a medic in the Ohio National Guard with 6 months on active duty. In 1954 he bought the Danberry Insurance Co. When he retired the company...