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4/24/2024 Fredric Ziolkowski - Obituaries


Fredric Ziolkowski
08/29/1941 - 04/16/2024
GRAFTON, MA. Fredric "Fred" Ziolkowski, 82, passed away peacefully at home April 16, 2024. He leaves his children, Anthony Ziolkowski, Marissa Ziolkowski her partner Joseph Zifchock; and his bonus daughter, Melissa Mathieu and her husband Eric; his siblings, James Weston, Norman and Steven Ziolkowski and Mary Sue Knerr; grandchildren, Anthony, Kyle, Jacqui, Abigail, Briana, Joseph, Owen and Alexandria; great-grandchildren, Aislyn and Wyatt; and several nieces and nephews.
Fred's roots were in Ohio. He was born in Toledo, son of the late Irene (Kujawa) and John Ziolkowski. He was a graduate of St. Francis De Sales High School and went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo and his Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from The University of Illinois. He worked at Radant Technology in Stow, MA for many years, retiring just a few weeks prior to his passing. Fred was always passionate about his work, collaborating with his colleagues and was determined to stay in his career as long as he could. Closer to home Fred found joy in his garden or in the kitchen cooking for his family and delighting in them enjoying the time and his food.
Funeral services were held at St. James Church in South Grafton, MA on April 20th. A Book of Memories to share a message with Fred's family is available at:
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4/24/2024 Henry Bahler Jr. - Obituaries

Henry Bahler Jr.
Henry Bahler, Jr., 96 1/2 years old, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at U.T.M.C. Henry was born on September 17, 1927, on the family farm in Freedom Township, Napoleon, Ohio, to the late Henry P. Bahler, and Anna (Meyer) Bahler, On May 2, 1954, he married the love of his life, Leona M. (Oberhaus) Bahler at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Napoleon Township, Napoleon, Ohio, by Pastor Heuter. Leona passed away on April 3, 2023. They were married 68 years before her passing. They met downtown Napoleon, Ohio, in 1953 as she was eating a banana split with a girlfriend and he was drinking a beer with an Army buddy.
He was a Korean War Army Veteran and proudly served overseas in Korea from 1950 to 1952. He was assigned to the 213th and the 76 AAA HG. Gun BN and Communications. He was very proud of his service to our country and often talk about it. He was a Hometown Hero at the Walleye Hockey game on Friday, November 24, 2023, with his family in attendance where he was recognized for his service in the U. S. Army.
He worked at Doehler Jarvis for 10 years, and then was self-employed in Real Estate and Construction for 32 years. He also built and managed a 22 unit apartment complex in Toledo, Ohio, which houses disabled Veterans and the Homeless.
He was a founder of the South End Block Watch Community Organization in Toledo, Ohio. His main goal was to clean up abandoned houses, crime and many other concerns. He also was a member of the Steering Committee of the Neighborhood Revitalization, Coalition and Nuisance Abatement. He successfully helped organize the first Housing Court and Judge in the City of Toledo.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 3338, a member of GBU of the German American Festival Society, Toledo Schwaben Verin, former member of the Low German Club dance group, the Turners Deutsche Volkstanz (Dance) Gruppe, the Bavarian Sports Club where his children performed in the dance group, D'Holzhackerbuam Schuhplattlers and later on, he played the accordion for the group. Many friends and relatives fondly remember his polka dancing with Leona, and playing the button-box accordion which he was self-taught and played beautiful polkas since he was 11 years old. He owned a total of eight accordions, and his favorite one was custom-made in Austria on their month long trip to Germany and Austria in 1987 to research their family geneology. He and Leona spent many years researching both of their family trees back to the 1600's.
He is survived by their daughter, Bonnie (Grant) Mason; grandchildren, Derek Mason and fiance Kayla Petersen, Monica (Philip) Koch, and Sarah (Jansen) Deas; sisters-in-law, Ruth (Edwin) Bahler and Vivian (Alfred) Oberhaus. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Leona; his son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Linda Bahler; sister, Almeda Panning; brothers, Lawrence and Edwin Bahler; sister-in-law, Laura Bahler; brothers-in-law, Edwin Wachtman and Rudy Panning.
A special thank you goes to the neighbors of the Watercrest Homeowners' Association, especially Sid, Rick and Jeff Henzler, who were always there to support us with meals and their devoted friendship. Also, thank you for our friends at the Maumee Senior Center, and Genesis Village where Henry enjoyed many visits. In addition, we wish to thank Comfort Keepers and our caregivers, Jill H., Cindy G., Alexus B., and Kimmie who's assistance and loving care will never be forgotten.
Memorial contributions may be given to VFW Post 3338, 2231 South Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43609, St. John Lutheran Church School Freedom Township, Ohio, 16035 County Rd., U, Napoleon, Ohio 43545 (where he attended school), Maumee Senior Center or Genesis Village.
Visitation will be held at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Avenue, on Friday, April 26th, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 27th, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4560 Glendale Avenue, beginning with visitation at 8:00 a.m. followed by the service at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Waterville, Ohio.
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4/24/2024 Henry K. "Hank" Schumaker - Obituaries


Henry K. "Hank" Schumaker
Henry K. "Hank" Schumaker, 91, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024 with his beloved wife and family by his side. He was born in Oregon Twp., Ohio to Henry C. and Vivian (Mueller) Schumaker on January 22, 1933. Hank graduated from Clay High School class of 1951. Hank worked as farmer until the mid-1980's. During the 1970's he also began working as a steel fitter for the American Ship Building Company, eventually working into a senior management role, retiring in 1996.
Hank is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Joanne; children, William "Bill" (Darla) Schumaker, Sandy (Colin) Gill, Diane (Chad) Devillier, Scott Schumaker; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 5 siblings; and his daughter, Sally Hartzell.
The family will receive friends at Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road, Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Friday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy in Hank's name may be directed to First St. John's Lutheran Church.
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4/24/2024 James "Jim" Moriarty - Obituaries


James "Jim" Moriarty

James"Jim" Moriarty, Sr., 83, entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, April 20, 2024, after a month-long battle with pneumonia.
Jim was born on January 1, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Howard and Evelyn (Konst) Moriarty. He was one of four children and attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary School and was a 1958 graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School.
Jim was united in marriage to Antoinette Miller on September 16, 1961, and together they raised four children. Soon after Jim and Toni were married, Jim entered the Army in 1963 and served in the 83rd Infantry Reserves and in the 180th Tactical Fighter Group of the Air National Guard until 1969.
Jim lived an active and generous life. He spent 66 years supplying contractors in Ohio with equipment, safety gear, and supplies through his father's company, the Howard T. Moriarty Co., now known as Moriarty Machinery & Supply, which he entrusted to his son, Patrick, in 2021. Jim was also active in the Pro-Life movement. As a national pro-life leader and member of the Pro-Life Action Network, he traveled far and wide to promote the culture of life not only in Toledo, but all across the nation. He and his wife, Toni, started the pro-life activist movement in Toledo. As a devoted Roman Catholic, Jim sought to share the one, true Faith with everyone he met and worked tirelessly to restore the Traditional Latin Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Toledo. Finally, Jim was passionate about preserving the Republic and zealously worked to prevent communism from prevailing in the 1960's.
Jim loved classic cars of the 1950's and muscle cars of the 60's and '70's. Jim and Toni enjoyed traveling together and had many fond memories of the summers they spent at Ocean Isle Beach. Most especially, however, Jim appreciated fine delicacies, especially wine, and was a weekly attendee at local wine tastings. His close family and friends will fondly remember him as the man who always brought a cooler of wine to every event to share with others.
Jim is survived and will be missed by his wife, Antoinette (Miller) Moriarty; his four children, Colleen (Timothy) Barnhart, Kathleen (Shawn) Williams, James (Shayla) Moriarty, and Patrick (Kelly) Moriarty; his 16 grandchildren and many Moriarty and Miller nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Tom and John Moriarty; sister Sharon (Moriarty) Garand; brothers-in-law, John Garand and John Ando; and, his niece Cindy (Moriarty) McCourt.
Friends are invited to visit from 12-6 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Road, where the Rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. A Requiem High Mass will be offered at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 626 Locust Street, with a visitation 30 minutes prior. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery immediately following Holy Mass. Memorial donations may be given to St. Joseph's Catholic Church Toledo and to Heartbeat of Toledo. Please view Jim's video tribute and leave a condolence message at CoyleFuneralHome.com.
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4/24/2024 Jeffery Tyler Stanko - Obituaries


Jeffery Tyler Stanko
October 8, 1983 - April 18, 2024
Jeffery Tyler Stanko age 40 of Toledo, Ohio passed away on April 18, 2024. Jeff was born in Sylvania, Ohio on October 8, 1983 and graduated from Whitmer High School in 2002.
As a kid Jeff loved playing baseball and football. His favorite memories were riding his bike all over West Toledo with his friends and outrunning parking lot security when they would stay out a little too late. He also enjoyed reminiscing about his adventures camping in Michigan and a vacation to the Bahamas with friends.
Jeff owned and operated Quality Appliances for the past 11 years. He built his business from the ground up with lots of blood sweat and tears. Jeff was a talented salesman and business owner, and a man of many words. His family and friends are extremely proud of him and the venture he fought hard for.
When Jeff was not working he loved rebuilding his RC cars and would race them down the neighborhood streets. You could also find him in his man cave perfecting his 200 gallon fish and turtle tank. Jeff was a man with strong convictions for the love of God and his country.
Jeff has two beautiful daughters that were his whole heart and he lived every day for them. He dreamt of building an empire to protect his girls and provide for their futures. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Jeff was able to build meaningful relationships quickly and built profound bonds with those closest to him. In return he was loved and will be missed deeply.
Surviving is his wife, Jenifer whom he married on October 1, 2016; daughters, Alexus and Sadie Jo; parents, John and Shirley Stanko; and sister, Rachel (Naresh) Adepu. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends will be received at the Newcomer Funeral Home (Northwest Chapel), 4150 West Laskey Rd. Toledo on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. A celebration of Life service will be held immediately following visitation at 7:00 p.m.
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4/24/2024 John Edward Mani - Obituaries


John Edward Mani
5/20/1958 - 4/21/2024
John Edward Mani, 65, of Conover passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at his residence.
He was born May 20, 1958 in Wayne County, OH to the late Edward and Rose Riley Mani. John retired from the U. S. Postal Service in Toledo, OH and was an avid sports fan, pulling for all Ohio teams: Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cleveland Browns.
A memorial service with military honors to celebrate John's life will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bennett Funeral Service, 7878 NC Hwy 16, Newton, NC. Vicar Chris Bass will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Service.
Memorials may be made to Disabled Veterans National Foundation, 4601 Forbes Blvd., Ste. 130, Lanham, MD 20706
Condolences may be sent to the Mani family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com
The Mani family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, NC 828-465-2111

4/24/2024 Marjorie Ann Reas - Obituaries

Marjorie Ann Reas
June 28, 1937 - March 29, 2024
Marjorie Ann Reas, came into this world on June 28, 1937, at DeGraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda, New York. She was the second of three, with an older sister, Dorothy and a younger sister, Louise. Her parents, Henry, and Elsie Ellman, were caring and loving parents whose forebears came from Germany in the 1800s, settling in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls area and worked in the various industries that had burgeoned with the completion of the Erie Canal.
A lifelong devout Lutheran, Marjorie attended St. Mark's Lutheran School in North Tonawanda, and then went to Lutheran High School of Cleveland, Ohio, a boarding school, from 1951 to 1955. She excelled as a student and loved sports and music, playing in the school marching band, learning to play the cello, oboe, and piano, and played softball and volleyball. Given her dad's passion for baseball, she was also a dedicated New York Yankees fan, and later in life, her musical talents expanded to include the dulcimer and participating in her church's hand bell orchestra.
After graduation, she enrolled in pre-med at Valparaiso University with dreams of becoming a veterinarian. However, career opportunities for women were still limited at the time, and dissuaded from pursuing that path, after two years she moved to St. Louis, Missouri, to study nursing at Lutheran Hospital Medical Center, and became a registered nurse in 1959, with a concentration in anesthesia and obstetrics. While in St. Louis, she became aware of medical missionary opportunities for young graduates in the health field, and through Lutheran Medical Missions, she joined a team of medical professionals in Papua New Guinea in 1959 operating at a small bush clinic as an anesthesiologist, midwife, health educator, and medical surgical nurse in the western highlands. Returning to to St. Louis and the Lutheran Hospital Medical Center she resumed working as an instructor in surgical nursing to the staff. Later, she began to work for Herman Reas, a pediatrician in St. Louis, whose wife, Mary Catherine had passed away in 1964, leaving her six children without a mother and Herman as a widower. The six children were Mary, Beth, Bill, Cathy, John, and Paul and ranged from ages 10 to 6 months. Initially asked to be a caregiver for the children, Herman and Marjorie fell in love and married in 1965.It was also then that the family moved to Massachusetts, and later back to Defiance, Ohio, where Herman started a medical practice. During that time, the 7th child, Talitha, was born in 1968, and Marjorie continued to work part-time as a pediatrics nurse at the Defiance Clinic while raising 7 young and rambunctious children along with the various pets that were adopted along the way. In 1971, the family moved to Toledo, Ohio, where Herman started a practice in family medicine, while Marjorie continued to raise her 7 children. She also continued to support the family as a staff nurse at the Toledo Hospital, assisted her husband in his family practice while completing a Bachelor of Science through St. Joseph's College of Maine, began her masters through the University of Toledo and then completed a master's in counseling in 1994 through Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan.
In 1988, as a champion for those less fortunate, she became a case manager at St. Paul's Community Center in downtown Toledo, working extensively with the homeless, mentally disabled and substance abusers, as well as coordinating nursing community and psychiatric rotations with students at the medical college. In 1991, she was brought on as a nurse to provide medical care at the Lucas County Corrections Center in Toledo, followed by joining the staff at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo in adult psychiatric nursing and later as an alcohol and drug (ADC) counselor at Owens Community College until her retirement.
Throughout this time, she was also a tireless social activist in Northwest Ohio and a campaigner for peace. In addition, she travelled throughout Europe, Asia, as well as to Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya in Africa. She organized and participated in peace marches on the streets of Toledo, helped out those who had been incarcerated and were trying to rehabilitate with their return to society, and was recognized by her efforts in promoting social justice by the state of Ohio. On her 85th birthday in 2022, she received special recognition from the House of Representative in the 134th General Assembly of the State of Ohio for her lifelong commitment to peace and justice and community leadership.
She was also a passionate gardener and had the consummate green thumb. In Westmoreland, a neighborhood of large family homes in Toledo where she lived, she always had a large backyard garden where she grew tomatoes, green beans, squash, beets, cauliflower, peas, raspberries, blackberries, and cantaloupe. Her skills in canning fruits and vegetables using an antique stove top canner from her mother ensured her family always had plenty of food during the winter months that she enjoyed sharing with their neighbors.
Mom never forgot her first love, and that was for her seven children. She lived for her kids, and was able to watch them grow, develop and start families of their own. In addition to her 7 children, she is fondly remembered by her children's spouses; her 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; her older sister; and her nieces and nephews and their families.

4/24/2024 Patricia “Pat” Ann (Sopko) Markos - Obituaries


Patricia "Pat" Ann (Sopko) Markos
Patricia "Pat" Ann (Sopko) Markos, 85, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away on April 22, 2024. She was born on September 10, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Olah) Sopko. She graduated from Waite High School. On January 24, 1959, she married the love of her life and husband of 60 years, Steve Markos, at St. Stephen's Church in East Toledo. Together they had three children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. After many years of living in Oregon, Ohio, Pat and Steve moved to Powell, Ohio, to be close to their family and became active members of St. Brigid of Kildare Parish. Pat was proud to share her Hungarian roots with her family. She exuded strength and love and would do anything for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She taught that family always comes first. She was a friend to everyone.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Steve; and her sister, Diane Sopko. She is survived by her children, Robin (Mike) Meyer, Craig (Christi) Markos, and Lisa (Doug) Holthus; grandchildren, Amanda (Josh) Ilenin, Megan (Chris) Badger, Brendan Meyer, Eric Holthus, Patrick Holthus, Stephen Markos, Evan Markos; and great-grandchildren, Lane Ilenin, CJ Badger, Lena Ilenin and Scout Badger. Pat was so loved by so many and her family will miss her every day and continue to live the legacy of their dear gramma and pa, who are at last reunited together in Heaven. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Brigid of Kildare Church at 7179 Avery Road in Dublin, Ohio, on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Family will greet friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Brigid of Kildare Church or Cardinal Stritch High School in Oregon, Ohio.

4/24/2024 Richard Johnson - Obituaries


Richard Johnson
November 6, 1942 - April 21,2024
Richard Benjamin Johnson, 81, of Delaware, Ohio (and formerly of Perrysburg, Ohio) returned to Spirit peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday April 21, 2024 at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH.
Born November 6, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio, Richard was son to the late Edward Parker and Myla (Cobb) Johnson. Richard attended Scott High School, he would go on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of Toledo, all leading to his proud career as a Special Agent with the Internal Revenue Service (Department of Treasury). Richard honorably served in the U.S. Navy as a Disbursing Clerk (DK2) on the USS Intrepid (CV-11) during the Vietnam War, and met his wife Judy Hartenfeld in 1972.
They were legacy members of the First Congregational Church in Toledo, OH. Richard enjoyed golfing, playing cards, traveling, collecting Labino glass, and spending time with his family. He and Judy spent most of their retirement years in Hilton Head, SC before returning to Columbus, OH for his last few years.
Left to cherish Richard's memory are his loving wife of 50 years Judy; children, Michael (Stacey), Ryan (Meghan) and Heather Johnson; grandchildren, Amanda, Olivia, Mila and Liam Richard; sister, Janice (William) Mazur, along with numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Memorial contributions in Richard's honor may be addressed to Ohio Health Hospice, 800 McConnell Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43214. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com. The Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center in Delaware is assisting the family with arrangements.
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4/23/2024 Carl R. Buehrer - Obituaries

Carl R. Buehrer
Carl R. Buehrer, age 89, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, April 21, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Deanie; daughter, Lisa Vola; son-in-law, Frederick Vola; and sister, Eleanora Lindsay.
In keeping with Carl's wishes, there will be no visitation or services.
Arrangements by Weigel Funeral Home, (419.826.2631).
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