Obituaries

KEVIN CHARLES LECK

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.

Daniel P. Kopy Jr., age 65, of Norwalk, California, died Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Daniel was born on January 31, 1958, in Oregon, Ohio, the son of the late Daniel P. Kopy Sr. and Helen (Gezo) Kopy. Upon graduation from Rossford High School in 1976, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.

Patricia “Patty” Anne Mandell

Patricia “Patty” Anne Mandell, 76, of Perrysburg, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the Toledo Hospital. She was born in a car during a snowstorm in Toledo on October 3, 1947, to Joseph and Jennie (Zydbek) Fix.

•DAVID B. PICOTT

David B. Picott, age 61, of Rossford, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 17, 2023, at home with his loving family by his side, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 2, 1962, to Donald and Rose Marie (Zywocki) Picott in Toledo.

PATRICIA ANNE MANDELL

Patricia “Patty” Anne Mandell, 76, of Perrysburg, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the Toledo Hospital. She was born in a car during a snowstorm in Toledo on October 3, 1947, to Joseph and Jennie (Zydbek) Fix.

•ACE ANGEL CUELLAR

Ace Angel Cuellar, 17, of Rossford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, on September 16, 2006, to Meridith Clare (Maidlow) and Elmer Rene Cuellar. Ace attended Rossford High School and Penta Career Center.

•STANLEY“UNCLE STAN” JEZIOROWSKI

Stanley “Uncle Stan” Jeziorowski, 73, of Rossford, passed away early December 10, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Perrysburg. Uncle Stan ultimately decided to forego a memorial service, but we sure did have fun planning a fake one.

•FRANKLYN L. BUCKO

Franklyn L. Bucko, 85, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on December 14, 2023. He was bom Februry 7, 1938, to Frank and Kathryn (McCarthy) Bucko, in Ford City, Pennsylvania. Franklin retired from Libbey- Owens-Ford after 40 years of employment. He is survived by his son, Frank Jr.

JEFFERY MICHAEL “JEFF” BELCIK

Jeffery Michael “Jeff” Belcik, age 47, of Crestline, died naturally and unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, while in Pennsylvania where he was traveling for business. Jeff was born July 21, 1976, in Oregon, Ohio, to Thomas Charles and Kathleen (Jarosz) Belcik.

Thomas Larkin Gamble

June 21, 1938 – November 8, 2023 Thomas Larkin Gamble, 85, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was a son of the late Cecil and Esther (née Bolin) Gamble.