Arlo D. Boggs 90, of Bowling Green, passed away Wednesday (July 11, 2012).
Arrangements are pending at Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Andrew Benedict
Andrew Lewis Benedict, 27, of North Baltimore, passed away on Tuesday (July 10, 2012) at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
Arrangements are pending at Smith-Crates Funeral Home, North Baltimore.
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Donald ‘DJ’ Zeigler 07-12-12
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| Donald “DJ” Zeigler |
Donald “DJ” Zeigler, 67, of Bowling Green, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
Don was born to the late Harry and Josephine (Sweet) Zeigler in Fostoria, Ohio. He was a graduate of Westwood High School and married Nancy (Eschedor) Zeigler, October 14, 1967 in Bowling Green and she survives.
From 1977 until his retirement in 2002, he was owner/operator of Azor Trucking Company, North Baltimore, Ohio.
“Big Don” is survived by his four sons: Dennis (Sarah), Bloomdale; Dean (Jodi), Bowling Green; Daniel (Heidi), Wayne; and Donald (Melissa) Zeigler, Wayne; his grandchildren: Cole, Wyatt, Grace, Tate, Ryken, Kenna, Jake, and Delaney; three sisters: Ruth Ann (Bob) Green, Weston; Sandy (Doug) Kerr, Rudolph; and Mary Lou Folk of North Baltimore. He will also be greatly missed by his horses, Crow and Joey.
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Andrew L. Benedict
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| Andrew L. Benedict |
Andrew Lewis Benedict, 27, of North Baltimore passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
He was born on May 22, 1985, in Bowling Green, to David and Jane (Wirt) Benedict.
Andrew is survived by his mother, Jane (Larry) Hazelton of North Baltimore; his father, David (Jaimye) Benedict of North Baltimore; brothers: Matthew (Missy) Benedict and Brandon Mills, both of North Baltimore; sisters: Melissa (Brian) Stoepfel of Findlay and Madison Mills of North Baltimore; step-sisters: Makayla Rein and Grace Rein, both of North Baltimore; maternal grandparents, Wilbur L., Jr. and Sue Wirt of North Baltimore; nieces Kelsey, Laney and Emmy; a nephew, Dylan; several Aunts, Uncles and cousins.
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Nelda Baldonado
Nelda Baldonado, 54, of Portage passed away Thursday July 12, 2012.
She was born on August 14, 1957 in Brownsville, Texas to David and Enriqueta Baldonado.
Nelda enjoyed fishing, word searches, and playing Yahtzee with her family and friends. She was an avid Indians fan and loved watching them play on television. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bowling Green.
She was preceded in death by her father, David Baldonado; sister, Lidia Baldonado; and a niece, Jennifer (LaBombarbe) Cook.
Nelda is survived by her mother, Enriqueta of Portage,Ohio; son, Xavier Baldonado of Bowling Green, Ohio; daughter, Anna Baldonado of Delphos, Ohio; sisters:, Juanita (John) LaBombarbe of Rudolph, Ohio, Delia and Christy Baldonado of Portage, Ohio; and Laura Baldonado of Bowling Green, Ohio; brothers, David Baldonado Jr. of Bowling Green, Ohio; Xavier (Jean) Baldonado of Rossford, Ohio; and Steve Baldonado of Pensacola, Floridia; grandchildren: Aleesia and Tyler Baldonado; and a special friend Wayne English.
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Kent Hoiles
Kent Leone Hoiles, age 58, passed away peacefully Tuesday (July 10, 2012) at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, Ohio.
He was born on August 25, 1953 to Keith Leone and Lois R (Heminger) Hoiles.
Kent is survived by his loving mother, Lois; sister Patricia (Stephen) Doty; and nephews Brian and Jason Doty.
He was preceded in death by his father Keith.
Kent was a 1971 graduate of Lakota High School, and then went on to attend The Ohio State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in organ performance. Following his graduation from OSU he attended Indiana University.
He was the most devout Buckeye Fan.
Kent was the owner of The Ohio Buckeye Tree Service, where he grew Buckeye Trees from seeds to ship all over the country.
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Frank J. Smith, Jr.
Frank J. Smith, Jr., 52, of North Baltimore died Thursday, July 12, 2012, in North Baltimore.
He was born on April 29, 1960, in Toledo, to Frank J., Sr. and Carol (Ansted) Smith.
He is survived by his mother, Carol Smith of North Baltimore; his father, Frank J. Smith of Coldwater, MS; a daughter and the apple of his eye, Savannah Nearhood of Clyde; brothers: Jeff (Karen) Smith of Fostoria and Brian Smith of North Baltimore; a sister, Debbie Wienczkowski of Belgium; and half-brother, Mike Smith of Phoenix, AZ.
He was preceded in death by a half-sister, Stacey Jones.
Frank worked for Meijer in Bowling Green.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 16, 2012, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, with Reverend Mike McClug officiating. Burial will be in New Maplewood Cemetery, North Baltimore. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME.
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Eleanor (Wagner) Weaver
Eleanor Ann (Wagner) Weaver, age 81, of Woodville, OH, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Otterbein Portage Valley Retirement Village, Pemberville, OH, surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 17, 1931 in Woodville, OH to Gilbert and Helen (Hebler) Wagner.
Eleanor retired from Motor Wheel Corporation, Luckey, OH.
She was a member of Woodville United Methodist. In her spare time she enjoyed baking, watching her grandchildren and nephews sports events, was an avid Ohio State fan and watched all kinds of sports.
Surviving Eleanor are her daughters: Diane (Richard) Rapier of Columbus, OH, Kathy Mathias of North Baltimore, OH, son: Dennis (Susan) Weaver of Woodville, OH, grandchildren: Wade (Amanda) Weaver, Jennifer (Mark) Ferrari, Nikki Shaffer, James Dean Shaffer, Brett (Crystal) Weaver, Crystal Heineman, Elizabeth Weaver, eight great-grandchildren, sisters: Lois Driftmyer of Maryland, Evelyn Wood of North Carolina, Marge (Ronald) Cox of Pemberville, OH and several nieces and nephews.
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Robert Connelly Jr.
Robert Vincent “Bob” Connelly Jr., age 81, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2012, in the house he built for his young family in 1960.
Bob graduated from Lima St. Rose High School, where he participated in Buckeye Boys State and on a state runner-up basketball team, and from the University of Cincinnati as a member of the Delta Tau Delta and Pi Tau Sigma (Engineering) fraternities.
He was a devoted father and grandfather who loved following the sporting and artistic events of his eight children and 14 grandchildren.
He also enjoyed professional golf tournaments and was an avid fan of Notre Dame football. Other hobbies included singing in church choirs and barbershop quartets, participating in a family construction business, and playing amateur sports of all kinds.
Above all, his passion was spending time with his family, sharing songs and stories that will forever be treasured.
Bob had an innovative and distinguished career in building inspection, which began with the City of Mansfield in 1974.
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Polk, Jean C. (Chandler)
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Barbara S. Boyer
Barbara S. Boyer, 53, of Bowling Green, Ohio, died Friday, July 13, 2012 in Bowling Green, Ohio.
She was born February 7, 1959 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Robert & Eileen (Wilhelm) Hines.
Barb worked as a Support Specialist for Behavioral Connections of Wood County.
Barb loved spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren. She also loved riding motorcycles and spending time by the water, at various lakes & oceans.
Barb is survived by her daughters, Lindsey (Tiger) Ball of Weston, Tonya Boyer of Bowling Green, brother, Jeff Hines of Grand Rapids, sisters, Bev (Thom) Malone of Weston, Sandy (Paul) Hinton of Valparaiso, Florida, Audrey (Steve) Hutton of Elmore, Carol (Jeff) Hines of North Baltimore, nephew that she raised, Marlon (Tina) Boyer, grandchildren, Jordyn Nicholson and Braylon Ball.
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John R. Croghan
John R. Croghan, 80, of Bowling Green, Ohio died Saturday (July 14, 2012). Arrangements are pending with Dunn Funeral Home, Bowling Green.
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Cletis King
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Cletis Junior King, 83, of Bloomdale, left his life here on earth to be in the presence of Jesus, at 10:47 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012 at The University of Toledo Medical Center.
He was born May 19, 1929 in Akron, OH, to the late Cletis A. and Atha (Flowers) King. On October 16, 1951 he married Helen L. Lee, who survives.
He is also survived by four sons: Bruce and Brent of Bloomdale, Brian (Joanna) of Wayne, Brad (Sarah) of Perrysburg; two daughters: Brenda (Tim) Merritt of Findlay, and Barbara (Bill) Patterson of Bloomdale; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also brothers: Larry (Shelba), Bloomdale; Marvin (Kay), Findlay; Doyle (Lola), Calif.; Gerald, Fostoria; and sisters: Doris Barr, Florida; Dona (Gene) Wilcox, Findlay; and Sandra (Gary) Rhodes, Bloomdale.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph.
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Jerald ‘Jerry’ Bailey
Jerald D. “Jerry” Bailey, 67, of Findlay, OH, died Friday, July 13, 2012 at 9:38 a.m. at Bridge Hospice Care, Bowling Green, Ohio.
He was born July 17, 1944 to Ollie and Christina (Poe) Bailey, in Kenton, Ohio. He married Gwendolyn Sharp on March 3, 1974 in Lima, Ohio, and she survives.
Also surviving are a son, Dr. Dean Bailey of Perrysburg, Ohio; grandsons: Jacob and Samuel Bailey of Perrysburg, Ohio; and four sisters, Janet (Richard) Elliot of Lancaster, Ohio; Gloria Cassity of Tennessee; Sharon (Dave) Hamilton of Kenton; and Brenda (Dick) Ziegler of Alger, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Doris Shepherd
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WHARTON – Doris I. Shepherd, 78, of Wharton, Ohio, died at her residence at 2 p.m., Fri. July 13, 2012.
She was born May 8, 1934 to the late Dan and June “Dolly” (Watson) Fraley.
She married the late Jewel E. Shepherd on Aug 1, 1953 and he died Jan10, 2004.
Mrs. Shepherd is survived by two sons, Dan Shepherd, Wharton, Jerry (Sharlene) Shepherd, Richwood; three daughters, Sharon (Gary) Schmuck, Forest, Glenda (Tracy) Rush, Lehigh Acres, FL, Marie (Michael) Baumlein, Findlay, 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three brothers, Bill Fraley, Kenton, Carl (Pat) Fraley, McGuffy, James Fraley, Findlay and three sisters, Joy (Wayne) Rush, Bowling Green, Shirley England, Kenton, Susan (Steve Spearman) Fraley, Boulder City, NV.
A sister and two brothers preceded her in death.
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L. Maria McMurray
L. Maria McMurray, 97, passed away on July 5, 2012 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Maria was born October 23, 1914 in Transylvania (present day Romania). Immigrating to the United States in 1920 with her mother, Agneta, she later became big sister to Albert and Joan while living in Pennsylvania.
Upon the early death of her mother, Maria was blessed to be cared for by several loving foster families. A special relationship was established with Clair and Mary Brehm and their daughters Libby and Josie of Wilkinsburg, Pa. Through their love and kindness, Maria became a life long member of their family. As Maria’s own family grew, Clair and Mary became our GM and GP and their daughters our aunts. We always thought of each other as a real family.
While in nurse’s training at Toledo’s St. Vincent’s Hospital, Maria met and married Carl D. McMurray. They enjoyed almost 71 years together in Maumee before Carl’s death in 2008. Since then Maria resided at Otterbein-Portage Valley Retirement Community.
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Mary Lawson
Mary Lawson, 78, of North Baltimore, died at 6:35 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Briar Hill Health Campus, North Baltimore.
She was born on January 24, 1934, in Wood County, to the late Robert and Velma D. (Thomas) Deerwester. She married Charles “Chuck” Lawson on June 20, 1953, and he survives.
Also surviving are a son, Robert Leo Lawson of Bowling Green; A brother, Bill (Miriam) Deerwester of Findlay; a nephew, Todd (Christine) Deerwester of Findlay; a niece, Susan (Jim) Newell of Fairborn, OH.
Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Lawson.
She was a homemaker. Mary was a member of St. James United Methodist Church and the North Baltimore American Legion Post 539.
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Marilyn Faye Pavuk
Marilyn Faye Pavuk, beloved of the Lord, was called home to meet her Savior face to face on Friday, July 13, 2012 after a four year battle with cancer.
She was born on February 16, 1951 to Joseph and Phyllis (Ries) Gracyk in Toledo, Ohio. She graduated from Start High School in 1969.
Marilyn worked at Owens-Illinois in Toledo, retiring in 2007 after 35 years.
Marilyn deeply loved and was very proud of her daughters and their husbands. She eagerly anticipated the upcoming birth of her first grandchild.
She also loved sunny beaches, spending family vacations from Traverse City to Florida, and especially Bay Point in Marblehead, Ohio. Her passion was sharing the joy she found in Jesus with anyone who crossed her path.
She crocheted numerous afghans, baby blankets, hats, and scarves for her wide circle of family and friends, and created cherished cross-stitch Scripture pieces.
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Thomas Jr., Robert R.
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Thelma Long
Thelma Long, 86, of North Baltimore, passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Monday (July 16, 2012) at her residence.
Arrangements are pending at Smith-Crates Funeral Home, North Baltimore.
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