On Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio, Patricia (Pati) Diane (Kish) Grove passed into the loving hands of God at 7:32 p.m., due to an infection of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

•SHIRLEY A. (ARTZ) BETTINGER Shirley A. (Artz) Bettinger, 89 of Perrysburg, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was bom at home in Perrysburg, on October 6, 1934, to Ralph J. and Edna (Hahn) Artz. She married her husband, Thomas A. Bettinger on November 5, 1955, at Zoar Lutheran Church, where she was a lifelong member. Shirley and Tom spent almost 65 years together until his passing in 2020.

Virginia Mae Shelt, 93, of Rossford, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Kingston in Perrysburg. She was born in Toledo, on February 2, 1931, to Carl and Christina (Venclik) Wohlmuth.

Steven L. Helton, 76 of Rossford, took his first step towards heaven on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg.

Joanne Vedra, 83, of Maumee, formerly of Rossford, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Lakes of Monclova Assisted Living facility. Joanne was born on September 9, 1940, in Toledo, to Florian and Sophia (Rudnicki) Lawniczak.

Beckie Jo (Gunder) Walker, 74, was born to Clyde and Suzann Gunder on November 19, 1949 and passed away on February 24, 2024. She was born in Hanover, Michigan, and graduated from Tecumseh High School.

•IN LOVING MEMORY OF DONALD CORNELL TISDALE Donald Cornell Tisdale, known affectionately as Don or Donnie, a devoted husband, father and beloved Pops to his grandchildren. Donald peacefully transitioned from this world on February 5, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and a lifetime of cherished memories.

• STANLEY C. KOBYLAK Stanley “Stan” C.

Kevin Charles Leck, 66, of Toledo, passed away on January 2, 2024. Kevin was a proud individual who deeply loved his family and his hometown—“Strong for Toledo” was the family motto. He had a passion for local sports and enjoyed attending games with his family whenever possible.

Daniel P. Kopy Jr., age 65, of Norwalk, California, died Wednesday, December 13, 2023.