Obituaries

Irma Jean Byrnes

Published by classified@pres... on Wed, 02/12/2025 - 7:11am

Irma Jean Byrnes, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Township, Ohio, on February 9, 2025. Born on September 24, 1954, to Frederick and Grace (née Bitter) Schober, Irma was a lifelong resident of Lake Township and a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church in Latcha.

Linda (Wilburn) Schlipf

Published by classified@pres... on Tue, 02/11/2025 - 11:07am

Linda (Wilburn) Schlipf, of Genoa, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away, while surrounded by family, on February 6th at St. Charles Hospital at the age of 74.

Joan Cole

Published by classified@pres... on Tue, 02/11/2025 - 8:53am

Joan Frances Cole, age 94, of Genoa, OH passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Genoa Retirement Village. She was born on June 24, 1930 to Carl and Frances (Dickes) Ritter in Findlay, OH. On December 19, 1948 she married George Franklin Cole in Findlay, OH.

Michael "MJ" Smith

Published by classified@pres... on Tue, 02/04/2025 - 8:48am

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael “MJ” Smith, beloved husband, father, and friend, who passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on December 11, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio.

Richard L. Posey

Published by classified@pres... on Mon, 02/03/2025 - 2:47pm

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Roger Bartlett

Published by classified@pres... on Tue, 01/28/2025 - 1:14pm

Roger Bartlett, age 53, passed away on January 20, 2025. Roger was born in Toledo, OH, to parents Arthur and Christine Bartlett on September 20, 1971.

 

Thomas Arnold Schmeltz, Sr.

Published by classified@pres... on Mon, 01/27/2025 - 2:13pm

Thomas Arnold Schmeltz, Sr., affectionately known as “Tom,” passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the age of 72. Born on May 31, 1952, Tom lived a life defined by love, dedication, and family.

David Allen Kaiser

Published by classified@pres... on Mon, 01/27/2025 - 2:02pm

David Allen Kaiser, 65 of Oak Harbor, OH passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 24, 2025 at his home. He was born November 10, 1959 in Port Clinton, OH to Carl & Lucille (Sievert) Kaiser. David was the youngest of 5 children.

Larry Paul Butzin II

Published by classified@pres... on Mon, 01/27/2025 - 1:59pm

Larry Paul Butzin II, also know as Paul Butzin, 36 of Graytown, OH passed away peacefully at his home Friday, January 24, 2025 following a lengthy illness. He was born December 19, 1988 in Toledo, OH to Larry and LeAnne (Roberts) Butzin.

Dianna Malik

Published by classified@pres... on Wed, 01/22/2025 - 9:35am

4/29/1958 – 1/21/2025

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