Cremation Society of Toledo

03/29/2026

Elio Adolfo Horna Deza

Elio “Lito” Adolfo Horna Deza, of Holland, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the age of 71, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born in Guadalupe, Peru, on August 6, 1954, to Elio and Sabina Horna. Elio led a fulfilled life, rich with experience, passion, and wisdom. He was a kind, charismatic, and jovial man, who enjoyed the laughter of others. He retired from Anne Grady Services, where he found pride in working for his clients. His hobbies included martial...

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03/28/2026

Donald M. Pester

Donald “Don” M. Pester, age 71, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his residence, Thursday, March 26th, 2026. Don was born in Wyandotte, MI, but grew up in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Don lived a majority of his life in Bryan, Ohio, before moving to Toledo. He dedicated majority of his life in the food service industry as a chef and restaurant owner. He spent the last several years as a Taxi and medical service driver, until his retirement. Don was...

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03/28/2026

Tamoria Kay Helmstetler

Tamoria K. Helmstetler, age 62, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Tami enjoyed reading, fishing, and cooking big family dinners. She hosted many Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners to everyone’s delight. She also liked going to music concerts, particularly Aerosmith. Tami had a great sense of humor and was always quick with a joke. She was preceded in death by her father, George, F. Baily; mother, Doris Kretchman; sisters, Georgia, Bailey, and Fran Prince, and one...

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03/28/2026

Ronald Kolling

Ronald Kolling, age 81, passed away while in Hospice Care on March 23, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 12, 1945, to his parents, Stella and Woodrow Kolling. Ronnie was proud to have lived in Point Place his whole life. As a young man he loved to sail with the Jolly Roger Sailing Club and race Ice boats at the Toledo Ice Yacht Club. He attended the Macomber Vocational High School...

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03/26/2026

Starting the conversation today can bring peace of mind for tomorrow. Preplanning is a final act of care that protects your family from stress and uncertainty, replacing rushed decisions with a clear plan made with love and intention.

Call us today to give your family this gift of comfort and reassurance.

03/26/2026

Nancy Lucille Stanton

Nancy Lucille Stanton, age 69 of Oregon, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Orchard Villa Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born in Toledo, Ohio February 10,1957 to William "Bill' and Alice (Wrzesinski) Fouke. Nancy attended Clay High School. She worked at Ginger Pet Products, and her parent's business's Bill's Lake Erie Bait, and Bill's Lakemont Boat Rental. She enjoyed collecting Mickey Mouse. She loved any adventure with her best friend Kathy (St. John) Amonette. Mostly, Nancy...

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03/25/2026

Gwyonder Perryman

Gwyonder Perryman, aka Gwen, was born February 23, 1947 to the union of Dakota Polk and Mildred Avery in Guys, Tennessee. She was called home to be with her heavenly father on March 12, 2026. Gwen was a 1965 graduate of Jesup W. Scott High School in Toledo, Ohio. Prior to returning to Toledo, she resided in Reno, Navada for many years. Gwen was a loving mother and housewife and had a great love for jazz and rhythm and blues...

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03/23/2026

Constance L. Swanson

Constance "Connie" Swanson, 73, passed away on March 20, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio. She retired from the USPS. She treasured her Finnish heritage. Connie enjoyed going to the gym, reading and collecting clothes and shoes. She was a devout Christian. Her two sons were her life, and she loved and adored her three granddaughters. She loved to spoil her family. Connie valued the friendships she made with her fellow postal workers. Connie is survived by her son, Erik Swanson (Kim...

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03/20/2026

While winter may still hang on for a little while, spring is officially here. What will you miss about winter, and what are you looking forward to about spring?

03/19/2026

Most families don't realize that cremation doesn't happen right away, and you get to make a lot of choices about how to honor a loved one's life.

Thanks to our partnership with Sunrise Cremations and Funerals , we can offer more than just direct cremation. You can choose a visitation, a funeral service before cremation, or a memorial after cremation. Whatever you decide, we’ll help you honor your loved one in a personal, meaningful way.

Watch this short video with Molly or visit www.toledocremation.com/cremation-options to learn how we help create meaningful services.

03/19/2026

Paul James Terry

Paul James Terry, 62, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at 2:24 pm in Toledo ProMedica Hospital. He was hard working, supportive, funny, generous and kind. A wonderful loving father, who lived for his daughters and a loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Paul is survived in death by his daughters, Amber Terry and Ashley Thompson, and also by his sisters, Anna Ferguson (Roger) and Shelley Reeves (Mike). He was preceded in death by...

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03/19/2026

John A. Bopery

John Bopery, age 78, of Sylvania, OH passed away March 16, 2026 peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of love, kindness, and quiet strength. Born on June 12, 1947, John lived his life devoted to the people he loved most. He had the biggest heart and a gentle, caring spirit that touched everyone he met. John deeply loved his family and was so incredibly proud of them. They were his greatest joy and the center of his world, and he treasured...

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