Obituaries

RONALD J. FRANKEVIC

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Ronald “Ron” John Frankevic passed away peacefully on the evening of June 1, 2023, at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo. He was born on December 11, 1939, in Toledo, to John and Sophia Frankevic. Ron graduated from Macomber High School, and on January 7, 1965, earned his journeyman’s card as a toolmaker.

CATHY ILENE GORDON

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Cathy Ilene Gordon, 72 of Atlanta, Indiana (formerly Maumee, Ohio), passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Cathy was born March 9, 1951, in Toledo, to the late Frank R. and Betty J. Schaetzke. She was a 1969 graduate of Rossford High School and then went on to attend the Mercy School of Nursing in Toledo. Cathy worked as a registered nurse and diabetic educator within Toledo area hospitals and private practice for more than 25 years.

CYNTHIA LYNN TYSON

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Cynthia Lynn Tyson, 62, of Perrysburg, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at St. Vincent’s Hospital. She was born in Toledo, on May 22, 1960, to William and Gretchen (Andrews) Steward. Cindy was a 1978 graduate of Rossford High School and received her associate degree from Owens Community College. She retired from Toledo Edison in the credit department. Over the years, Cindy also worked as a sales consultant for Mary Kay, Schatzley’s Gems Unlimited, David Fairclough Jewelers and Impact Products.

RICHARD NORMAN CARO

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Richard Norman Caro, 80, Perrysburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 12, 2023. He was born in Toledo, on August 20, 1942, to Samuel Vincent and Betty Virginia (Forshey) Caro.

BENJAMIN RANDALL EMCH

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Benjamin Randall Emch, 43, of Marysville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Ben was bom in Bowling Green, on July 26, 1979, to his parents Randall “Pete” and Michelle (Miles) Emch, and grew up in Rossford, alongside his sister, Sarah. He attended Rossford High School, graduating in 1997, and later earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and information systems at the University of Toledo. He was employed in various finance positions throughout his career, most recently serving as a budget director at a university.

COLLEEN LUTZ

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LUTZ Due to heart failure, Colleen Lutz passed away peacefully in her home, with her family by her side, on April 6, 2023. Colleen was bom on April 10, 1935, in Kenton, Ohio, to Henry and Kathryn Barry.

SHIRLEY A. SHINN

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Shirley A. Shinn, 83, of Rossford, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Merit House. She was born in Toledo, on January 3, 1940, to Berman Ryas and Dorothy (Swiger) Wamer. Shirley married Floyd Shinn, and they shared 36 wonderful years together.

THEODORE “TEDDY” FRANCIS GACIK

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The Lord called Theodore “Teddy” Francis Gacik home, after a short illness, March 26, 2023. Born on June 15, 1957, to the late Valentine and Dolores Gacik, he was a lifelong resident of Rossford. He was 65.

MILLIE (STEPAN) NOLLENBERGER

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Millie (Stepan) Nollenberger, 94, of Rossford, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023, at Charter Senior Living in Sylvania. She was born in Toledo, on February 20, 1929, to the late Rudy and Frances (Brzak) Stepan, and was a lifelong resident of Rossford. She graduated from Rossford High School in 1946 and was a member of Rossford United Methodist Church.