Shirley M. Gerber, age 98, of Ottawa Hills, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Otterbein Sunset Village of Sylvania. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 1, 1924, to Alex and Anna (Phillips) Zimbler. Affectionately known as "Bubbie", Shirley was a 1946 graduate of the University of Michigan. She had worked for many years as a bacteriologist at the former Maumee Valley Hospital and subsequently was the office manager for her husband, Dr. Jerome Gerber's medical...

Kathi Anne Shiff, a native of Fostoria, Ohio and a current resident of Richmond, Virginia passed away Sunday May 14, 2023 in Ames, Iowa at the age of 69. Her parents, Jay and Esther (Fagin) Shiff preceded her in death. Kathi was passionate about her career in social work and truly cared for those who were less fortunate than most.  She also loved to travel. Survivors include her brothers, Larry (Janet) Shiff and Stuart (Barbara) Shiff and her loving companion Fred Bradner. Nieces,...

Karen Rosenbaum, 84, passed away on Mother's Day, May 14, 2023, after a long illness. Karen is survived by her loving husband, Howard; her two children, Steven and Lisa (Soverinsky); daughter-in-law, Mamatha Rosenbaum; and son-in-law, Mark Soverinsky. Karen was the proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren, Rebecca, Mara, Ellie, Milan, and Maya. Karen was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother and loved to be surrounded by her family. She worked for many years at the Toledo City...

Michael Paskiet, age 73, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on May 7, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on June 26, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio to Anthony T. Paskiet and Mary C. Travis. Michael was employed at NECO for several years in their housekeeping department and then worked at Christie's Adult Day Services. Michael enjoyed a full life. He went on many vacations with his friends and roommate John. He enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends. Michael's gentle presence...

Donald J. Pribis, age 94, of Toledo passed away on April 30, 2023. Per his wishes all services were held privately for his family.

    Elizabeth "Betty" Jane (Houston) Close Celebrating a century of life: Elizabeth "Betty" Jane (Houston) Close, age 100, left us peacefully in her sleep on Thursday night, April 20, 2023. Betty was born on September 15, 1922, in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, to Theodore and Mary Bell Houston. To secure work, her father moved the family frequently during the Great Depression but eventually settled in Avalon, PA, where Betty graduated from Avalon High School. She...

Roger Ira Lester, age 61, of Trenton, Mi. died April 8, 2023 in his home. No services will be held. Private interment in West Virginia.

Joseph A. Ganzel, 95, of Maumee, Ohio beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on October 30, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio, to Stanley and Jane Gasiorowski. He married Marjorie Gregor in 1955, raised three children (Paul, Peter and Maria), and celebrated 55 years of marriage together. Marge passed away in May of 2010. Then in 2013, Joe married his second wife Melanie...

David B. Wittenberg, age 48, passed away on Tuesday April 4, 2023 in his home. He was born on August 27, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio. David had worked for 23 years with United Parcel Service. He was preceded in death by his mother Susan Ann (Revesz) Wittenberg. Surviving is his father, Joseph L. Wittenberg, sister Lisa B. Wittenberg, niece Mariah Wittenberg and nephew Michael Wittenberg; aunts and uncles also survive. Services and interment will be held on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in...

John Harold Menden, a lifelong Toledo resident, died on Saturday, March 25, 2023, surrounded by his family at Hospice of Northwest Ohio after a battle with cancer. He was 93. The youngest of 10 children of Frank and Helena (Harter) Menden, John was born on June 14, 1929, in Toledo. John attended Toledo Central Catholic High School for two years. He then attended seminary school before deciding the clerical life wasn't his calling. After seminary he was drafted into the Army to serve...