Lawrence "Larry or Butch" Emery, Sr., passed away October 5, 2022, at 6:20 a.m. with his children by his side. He is survived by his daughter, Margarette Anne Emery Webster (Brian Webster); grandson, Andrew Emery; granddaughter, Rebekah Farmer (Patrick Farmer); grandsons, Charles and Jeremy Webster; his son, Lawrence Emery, Jr.; granddaughter, Taylor Harris (Sam Harris); and his daughter-in-law of the heart, Michelle Gaston; grandson of the heart, Liam Gaston; former...

Janice H. Edelstein, age 91, passed away on October 4, 2022, in her Sylvania home. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 9, 1931, to Meyer and Thelma (Sanders) Heines. Janice worked as a nurse for many years with Toledo Medical Services, loved gardening and was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. Along with her late husband, Myron, she had belonged to the former Glengary Country Club and Stone Oak Country Club. She was a member of the Temple Shomer Emunim. Janice enjoyed her...

Gertrude Miriam Levitin, age 85 years, of Toledo, Ohio, died Thursday, September 29th, 2022, at Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio. Born in Toledo, Gertie was a graduate of Scott High School and worked at Lion Store in the boys department for many years. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Gertie was an avid reader and accomplished cook who loved to bake and entertain. Her holiday specialties of mandel bread and potato knishes were second to none. She was a friend to...

On September 25, 2022, Janis (Greene) Weaver, passed away at the age of 74. Janis was born on January 25, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to Ben and Sue (Dorf) Greene. She graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1966 and then attended the University of Toledo. She enjoyed working at Haughton Elevator in the Accounts Payable Department until forced to retire on disability when diagnosed with a very uncommon disease. She would much later return to the workforce, working as a secretary and then an...

Rose Eileen Bonhart Ellis, the widow of Lawrence Ellis, Sr., was born March 23, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Wilkes and Kathryn Bonhart. She departed this life Saturday, September 24th, 2022. Her parents brought her to Toledo, Ohio, at a young age where she was later joined in the family by younger siblings, Marsha and Wilkes, II (Mack).  Rose attended St. Philip's Lutheran Elementary School and then graduated from Jesup W. Scott High School in 1960. She later received a degree...

Loree Cooper, age 98, passed away on Friday September 23, 2022 at Advanced Health Care Center in Toledo. She was born on May 3, 1924 in Greenville, South Carolina to Andrew and Florence (Thompson) Hombolt. Loree had worked as a housekeeper for many years for the President of the former Toledo Trust Co. She had been involved with many church activities over the years and her last membership was with Payne Memorial AME Church, where she served on the Mothers Board. She was preceded in death...

Kenneth Joseph Perry, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Ken was born June 7, 1941, to Irv and Ora (Meacham) Perry. He was proud to have been raised in North Toledo with his parents and sister, Arlene (Moore). Ken is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jeanine (Hickman); son, Doug; daughter, Joan (Mike Szafarowicz); grandchildren, Gage and Taylor Perry; close sister-in-law, Debbie (Phil) Leonard; and many cousins in the Perry, Miller, Meacham, and Hickman...

Beatrice Holewinski, of Georgetown, IN and formerly of Toledo, died Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the age of 85. She was born on February 5, 1937, in New Liberty, IL, to Alex and Almagene (Hogan) Maples. A graduate of Libbey High School, she married Richard J. Holewinski, who preceded her in death on August 24, 2009. Beatrice worked for the former Sylvania Savings Bank for over ten years as a branch manager. She then was the business office manager at St. Johns Jesuit High School for over...

Sister M. Ann Francis Klimkowski  1931 - 2022 My sister is gone. My special friend, confidante, giggle partner, gambling sidekick. She's at peace. R.I.P. Ann Fran. The text from Carol, the last sibling in Sister Ann Francis's family of eight sisters and brothers, expresses the thoughts and feelings of many of Sister Ann Francis's family members, friends and her Sisters in Community. She was born to Alex and Mary Klimkowski on January 1, 1931 in Wyandotte, Michigan and she...

John (Jack) L. Metzger passed away peacefully on September 3, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born to Frank and Olivia Metzger on May 12, 1937. Jack married the love of his life, Carolyn Schleter on June 25, 1960. Jack was always there for family and loved working with his hands. If there was a problem he always had the solution. Jack is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn and their children Jacqueline Loar, Jennifer (Eric) Moening, Dianna Metzger, Anthony (Lori) Metzger,...