Maxine (McCloskey) Berneburg, 96, of Lima, passed away on September 21, 2023, at 10:10am at St. Ritas Medical Center. She was born on December 12, 1926, in Pittsburgh, PA., to John W. and Marion A. (McDavitt) McCloskey. Both parents have preceded her in death. On November 24, 1949, she married Norbert “Bernie” E. Berneburg, and he passed away on December 25, 2009. They were sweethearts, and were a great example to their children and those who knew them. Maxine was a...

Martin Lehman, 84, of Liberty Center, Ohio passed away September 21, 2023.  Martin is survived by his dog Hope. Martin was a collector. He loved to collect guns, sailboats, and lighthouses. He was a very social, gentle, and kind man who never lost his temper. Martin had a deep love for all animals.  Martin was an auto mechanic who owned his own shop. He worked for Champion Spark Plug in Toledo for 10 years in the Technical Services Department and then went to work for Fram...

Judith Molyet, 73, of Fremont sadly left us on September 20, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a very loving mother, daughter, and grandmother. She was born June 4, 1950 to Pearl and Henry Bartlett. She graduated from Fremont Ross High School and later received an associate’s degree from Terra Community College. She married Richard Molyet on April 19, 1997. Judith is survived by her husband Richard; daughters Cindy Pasch (Fred Meacham), Julie Kaiser; sons Jose (Melissa)...

Louis (Lou) I. Leasor February 19, 1945–September 20, 2023 Lou Leasor, 78, of Waterville, Ohio, passed away at Northcrest in Napoleon while also in care of Hospice of NWO on September 20th after a long illness. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio to John and Jospehine (Meeting) Grubaugh, and was adopted by Bernard and Valita (Sendelbach) Leasor of Toledo, Ohio, in 1955 through Catholic Charities with two younger siblings. Lou was a proud Catholic and attended St. Patrick’s Church...

In Loving Memory of Douglas Gerard Ash Douglas "Doug" Ash, 75, of Weston, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023. He was born on June 4, 1948, in Toledo, OH, to Donald and Janice (Eding) Ash. He married Deborah Clark on July 17, 1992, and they were together until she passed away on July 15, 2015. Doug graduated from Penta High School and last worked as a machine operator for Johns Manville. He also served as a firefighter and EMT for the Weston Fire Department from...

M. Marlene Harden, 82, of McComb passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the Meadow of Leipsic. Marlene was born on May 1, 1941 in McComb, Ohio to the late Myron and Mona (Robison) Mapes. She married the love of her life Jack Harden on June 6, 1959 in the McComb Church of Christ and he preceded her in death on July 3, 2020. Marlene is survived are her two sons: Eric (Wendy) Harden of Springfield, Tennessee and Steven Harden of McComb; grandchildren: LeAnne, Kristen, Ryan (Penny)...

Richard R. Payne, peacefully passed away on September 14, 2023, at the age of 70. He was born on September 4, 1953, in Toledo, OH, to the late Charles and Leona (Goff) Payne.  He married Janett Perry on January 25, 1994 and she survives him.   Richard is also survived by his children: Brian Payne, Leona Perry, and Kimberly Payne; step-children: Jeremy Kerr and Carrie Bowers; 17 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and brother Joe Payne.  He was preceded in death by his...

Wallace "Wally" Heminger Jr., 80, of Fremont, passed away at his home on September 12, 2023. Wally was born February 9, 1943 in Attica, OH to the late Wallace Heminger Sr. and Helen Frisch. Wally had a life long passion for all things racing. He could be seen on the track in either car number 27 or 44. In 2010, he was inducted into Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame. He is survived by his fiancé, Norma Sager; son, Jerry (Kim) Heminger; brother, Larry Heminger; and...

Tim Fenstermaker, 66, of McComb passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at his residence. Tim was born on July 25, 1957 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Morris and Irene (Fabian) Fenstermaker. Tim is survived by his siblings: Grace Fenstermaker, Morris Fenstermaker, Larry Fenstermaker and Jim Fenstermaker, and a host of nieces and nephews. Tim was preceded in death by his brother Don Fenstermaker. Tim was a 1977 graduate of McComb School. While still in school, Tim worked for the Findlay...

William “Bill” Lennig, 78, of Findlay passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Bill was born on August 7, 1945 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania to the late William H. and Louise (Crum) Lennig. While attending the House of Prayer in Aliquippa, Bill’s parents introduced him to the love of his life Emily Parrish, they were married on July 9, 1966 and she survives in Findlay. Bill is also survived by his loving children: Kimberly (Mike) Diaz, William Scott (Kathleen) Lennig and Amy...