Obituaries

Fred Cook

Fred Cook, 90, of Rossford, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 22, 1934, in England, he was the son of Herbert and Nellie (Peace) Cook and grew up near the iconic white cliffs of Dover.

JOHN J. VRABLIC JR.

John J. Vrablic Jr., affectionately known as “Junior,” age 78, of Rossford, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024. Born on April 17, 1946, in Toledo, John was the beloved son of Genevieve (Jablonski) and John J. Vrablic Sr., who preceded him in death.

MARK RADWANSKI

Mark Radwanski entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 6, 2024. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, following a brave battle against cancer. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Heather; sons, Jacob and Matthew; daughter, Hannah, and the family dog, his buddy, “Boots.

•RITA KONCZAL

•RITA KONCZALRita Konczal, age 97, passed away on June 29, 2024, at Otterbein Skilled Nursing Facility in Perrysburg.Rita was bom on May 6, 1927, in Toledo, to Charles and Pearl (Jagielski) Posadny. She attended Central Catholic High School and graduated in 1945.

•DANIEL GABRIEL VIDRA

WDaniel G. Vidra, 85, of Rossford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Flower Hospital, Sylvania. Daniel was born in Rossford on January 14, 1939, the son of Florian and Mary (Traycik) Vidra.

•JOSEPH S. STALMA

Joseph S. Stalma, 93, of Rossford, died Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was born on May 10, 1931, in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Anna (Gruden) Stalma.Joe was an outstanding college athlete at Duquesne University, where he played center.

JOSEPH “JOE” NORBERT KOLANKO

Joseph “Joe” Norbert Kolanko, 89, went to heaven on Monday, May 20, 2024, and is now resting peacefully after battling pulmonary fibrosis for much longer than he was expected to.

Richard Valerian Gwozdz

December 16,1933 - May 6, 2024Richard Valerian Gwozdz, 90 years old, left his earthly home peacefully on the morning of Monday, May 6, 2024, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Ray Runge in Houston, Texas.

William (Bill) L. Bockelman

February 26,1940 - May 7,2024William (Bill) L. Bockelman, age 84, of Rossford, passed away on May 7, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, surrounded by love. He was born February 26, 1940, to Louis and Lucille (Kohn) Bockelman.Bill graduated from Waite High School in 1959.

Helen Antionette (Durco) Proch

Helen Antionette (Durco) Proch, born June 4, 1933, in Rossford, passed away at her home on April 14, 2024, in Littleton, Colorado. Helen was the daughter of Anthony J. and Henrietta (Wojton) Durco.