Obituaries

JAMES FRANKLIN CARTER

James F. Carter, a longtime Wood County Commissioner and former mayor of Grand Rapids, whose public service spanned more than four decades, died Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home in Grand Rapids. He was 86.Mr.

DENNIS EDWARD KUJAWA

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dennis Edward Kujawa, age 77, of Rossford, who died suddenly on October 13, 2025. Born in Toledo in May of 1948, he was the son of Joseph and Irene (Burzynski) Kujawa.

GARY L. AUSTIN

Gary L. Austin, age 83, of Woodville, passed away at home, surrounded by his wife and family, on October 1, 2025. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on June 3, 1942, to George and Evelyn (Morgan) Austin.

Vincent H. (Vince) Langevin

Vincent H. (Vince) Langevin, age 89, of Rossford, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Bay Park Hospital in Oregon, with his family by his side.He was born on October 19, 1935, in Toledo, to William and Hilda (Hohl) Langevin. Vince was a 1953 graduate of Rossford High School.

Barbara J. Engle

Barbara J. Engle, age 89, passed away on October 6, 2025. She was a member of St. Rose Parish, Rossford Eagles 2322 and the Northwood V.F.W. 2984. She was a volunteer with the Perrysburg Township Food Pantry and also volunteered at Hospice of Northwest Ohio as a gardener.

MARY ANN KOHL

Mary Ann Kohl, 95, of Perrysburg, passed away at Birchaven Nursing Home in Findlay, on September 4, 2025, peacefully in her sleep. She was born to the late Mildred (Kovacik) and Rudolf Cepko on February 2, 1930, in Rossford.

ALICE ANN KUBISTA

Alice Ann Kubista, age 84, of Rossford, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.Born on July 6, 1941, in Toledo, Alice was the daughter of Frank and Theresa (Krizan) Nemecek.

•JAMES “JIM” LANCE RAKOVAN

James “Jim” Lance Rakovan, 85, of Rossford, passed away on August 24, 2025.Jim was born on November 22, 1939, to John and Wanda (Knurek) Rakovan. After graduating from Rossford High School in 1957, he went on to study mathematics at Bowling Green State University.

•JONATHAN “JOHNNY” SAMUEL PETERSON

Jonathan “Johnny” Samuel Peterson, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on August 9,2025. Born on August 21, 1973, in Toledo, Johnny grew up on Lime City with his seven siblings and his loving parents, Charles and Donna Peterson.

JANE E. PALMER YENRICK

Jane E. Yenrick, 94, of Rossford, passed away peacefully under hospice care in her home Saturday afternoon, July 26, 2025, surrounded by members of her loving family. Born Thursday, June 4, 1931, in East Toledo, Jane was the only child of A. William and Cornelia Harpster Palmer.