Northwest High School Ohio Alumni Obituaries

Norma L. (Stitzlein) Snyder, 98, formerly of Loudonville, Ohio died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 in Delaware, Ohio, as her family gathered around her bed singing the hymn “Softly and Tenderly.”Norma was born Feb. 16, 1927, the youngest of the nine children of Ed and Ada (Strang) Stitzlein. Sh...

Michael Alan Paullus 65 of Columbus Ohio passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 20 1960 Michael was a devoted son brother husband brotherinlaw dad fatherinlaw and proud "pops." He lived his life with integrity and a love so deep it left a lasting mark on everyone fo...

Phyllis Jean Rybka Stachowiak a cherished mother grandmother greatgrandmother sister aunt and friend passed away on Tuesday January 6 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohios Perrysburg facility at the age of 93. She was born January 1st 1933 in Toledo Ohio to Walter and Harriet Stranz Rybka. Phyllis was ...

Evelyn Helen Dudek age 97 of Toledo passed away on Sunday January 4 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 18 1928 in Toledo OH to Dominic and Bernice Oliszewski Art. Evelyn graduated from St. Anthony grade school and Edward Drummond Libbey H...

Leeann Marie Hite age 41 of Luna Pier MI passed peacefully into eternity on Saturday January 17 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohios Ebeid Center with her loving family at her side. She was born on February 20 1984 in Cleveland OH to Dale and Linda Chupa Yurchenko. Leeann graduated from St. Mary Catho...

Christopher D. Payne 53 of Lucasville passed away February 7 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center after a long and hardfought battle with diabetes. He endured dialysis treatments while striving to regain the life he loved. He was born October 4 1972 in Portsmouth Ohio to Danny and Lena Payne. Along ...

Hermine "June" Treuhaft 91 passed away peacefully on January 31 2026 surrounded by her loving family. We are grateful to Dr. Susan Federman and the staffs at Flower Hospital and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their compassionate care. June was born on August 13 1934 in Chicago Illinois and was raised...

Dr. Gail S. Mirrow a pioneering educator visionary leader and cherished matriarch passed away on January 13 2026 at the age of 83. A woman of boundless energy and intellect Gail spent her life breaking barriers building communities and creating adventures for anyone she encountered. Gails profession...

KC Alan Moser 33 of Deshler Ohio passed away Thursday evening January 22 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo Ohio after a courageous battle with injuries sustained from an auto accident. He was born in Bowling Green Ohio the son of Timothy Moser and Joanne Prowant Detillion. Both of his parents...

Sue Ann Zeltner 65 of North Baltimore Ohio passed away Tuesday morning January 27 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo Ohio. She was born in Wood County Ohio to the late Don and Betty Zernhel Zeltner. She was raised in the country where she learned to raise horses and cattle which she showed at ...

On December 24th 2025 the world lost Gregg John Riker. He passed away suddenly in Salt Lake City Utah leaving behind a life of adventure great friends and a loving family. He is survived by his soulmate and wife of 24 years Kristin his two kids Sean and Ronnee Krystal as well as countless other fami...

Mr. Tony Donell Lashley age 60 of Roanoke Rapids North Carolina passed away peacefully on Saturday November 22nd 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband father grandfather brother and friend Tony will be remembered for his quiet strength warm spirit and the gentle presence that ...

Hannah McKenzie Hall 28 passed away Saturday December 21 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Ringgold Georgia but had recently moved to Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania. Hannah was born July 7 1996 In Chattanooga Tennessee. She wa...

LAURA ROSE DENNISON (née Koskela) age 76 was born on May 5, 1949 and passed away on January 24, 2026.With a heart as warm as she had, it’s rather surprising that Laura Dennison was always chilly. We might blame her blankets and bathrobes on her birthplace: Deer River, Minnesota (current population 9...

Susan Fay ElAnani beloved mother grandmother and friend passed away on January 24 2026 at the age of 71. Born on May 17 1954 Sue was the cherished daughter of Hal and Arlene Fay who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Adam ElAnani and his wife Mary her two grandchildren Vivian and Amel...

Walter Ralph Platte a beloved father grandfather and greatgrandfather passed away peacefully on January 26 2026. He was born on March 22 1928 to Walter and Wilma Platte. Walter waspreceded in deathby his parents Walter and Wilma Platte his sister Rosemary Marcie his brother Denny Platte and his daug...

David Charles Spridgeon 60 died unexpectedly on Friday January 9th 2026 at his residence in Tiffin OH. Dave was born May 28 1965 in Lima Ohio to Patrica Goodnight and the late Charles Spridgeon. He was a proud resident of Tiffin Ohio and was a dedicated public servant entrepreneur and community lead...

Susan E. Keck age 76 passed away on January 10 2026 in Perrysburg Ohio at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born in Toledo Ohio to Mac and Mary Preece Snyder on August 27 1949. Sue married Larry Keck on December 4 1970 while later raising together their son Matthew in Toledo finally moving to White...

Aaron George Stevens 77 of Deshler Ohio passed awayFriday morning October 31 2025 at his home. He was born June 26 1948 in Mt. Holly New Jersey the son of Harry and Adele Willingmyre Stevens. He graduated from Portville Central High School Portville NJ in 1966 and in 1968 he enlisted in the U.S. Arm...

Hilon Hi Hollister Jr. age 83 was peacefully called home on October 24 2025 after courageously facing a tenyear battle with Alzheimers disease. Born on May 14 1942 in California to Hilon Sr. and Romayne Ro Brocbrader Hollister Hi was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in 1943 and confirmed in 1956....

Born in Lafayette Indiana on December 9 1947 to John and Martha Perez Mikes family later moved to Defiance Ohio. A natural athlete he excelled in football wrestling and baseball graduating from Defiance High School in 1965. His passion for learning led him to Miami Ohio University where he joined Be...

Anthony J. Gerrish age 95 passed away on January 8 2026 in Sylvania Ohio at Northwest Ohio Ebeid Hospice Center. He was born in Toronto Canada to Frederick and Dorothy Jones Gerrish on July 20 1930. Tony married Mary McCloskey on December 27 1952 and together raised their six children. They moved to...