Elizabeth Snyir Golden ’63 passed away

Elizabeth Golden

11/23/1945 – 03/17/2021

Elizabeth Snyir Golden was born to Andrew and Lois Snyir (née Aumend) on Nobember 23, 1945. Called “Liz” by dear friends, and Beth Ann by her loving family, she attended Catholic Schools in Toledo’s Hungarian Birmingham neighborhood, going on to graduate from MacCaulley High School in 1962 and the University of Toledo in 1966. Liz worked nearly her entire career as a social worker at the Lucas County Department of Jobs and Human Services, retiring as a division director in 2001. She also had a career in real estate, working as an agent for Loss Realty for over a decade.

It was while working as an agency social worker that she met her first husband, Morris Golden, in 1970. The two were married in 1971 and had two children, Rebecca and Andrea. Liz was a devoted mother, spending many hours at gymnastics and dance practices, and spending weekends at recitals and gymnastics meets. She loved reading, and passed this affection on to her children, reading to them every night at bedtime, and later sharing mystery novels with her girls.

Liz loved travel, and treasured memories of cruises to Mexico and the Panama Canal taken with her beloved friend, the late Patty Murphy. Fourteen years ago, she met Mike Cochrane, her second husband and companion for many special trips – more cruises, and visits to casinos in Mississippi and Las Vegas. Liz loved spending time at casinos, and she developed a particular fondness for Ethel M chocolates, which are made in Las Vegas.

Liz was devoted to her husband and children, who spoke to her by phone every day, and spent as much time in person with her as possible, even during the pandemic. She loved cooking and baking, and was a very talented home chef whose chicken paprikash and roast beef were legendary. Every Christmas, she made Hungarian nut pastries, rolls and apricot lattice pastry, and her daughters plan to continue this tradition using her hand-written recipes.

She leaves behind many to cherish her memory, including husband Mike; her younger brothers, Andrew (Tish) Snyir and Michael (Barb) Snyir; her niece, Amy Snyir, and her dear friend of more than fifty years, Frances Wexler. Her daughters, Rebecca and Andrea Golden; and son-in-law, Andrew Castillo, will keep her memory forever in their hearts.

Elizabeth Snyir Golden left this world March 17, 2021 while recovering from pneumonia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Lois Snyir; her beloved aunt, Jean E. Aumend; and her first husband, Morris Golden. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a food pantry or other charity that helps people in need of food or shelter. Liz dedicated her life to helping vulnerable people navigate a rough system, so helping those in need is a lovely way to honor her life.

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Mother of Loraine Wielinski ’72 passed away:

Obituary for Dorothy Ann Wielinski

Dorothy Ann Wielinski, age 90 of Holland, passed away on January 31, 2021. She was born to Simon and Martha (Jozwiak) Mroczkowski on January 5, 1931. She was a graduate of Swanton High School where she formed lifelong friendships. Until recently, Dorothy met her friends for lunch at Loma Linda’s. It was amazing because they all still looked the same (in their hearts). Shirley, Joan, Nettie, Bill and Eleanor were in Dorothy’s life even longer than her children.

She married the love of her life, Larry Wielinski on September 26, 1953 and together they raised 6 children. Dorothy and Larry loved spending time at their time share in Key West, FL for many years. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, needle point, bird watching, reading, crossword puzzles and especially her piano. She also had fun going to the casino now and then.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry Wielinski; parents, Simon and Martha (Jozwiak) Mroczkowski and brothers, Richard, Jim and Tom. She is survived by her children, Loraine (Tom) Dowley, of Hamilton, MA, Larry (Janice) Wielinski of Hobe Sound, FL, Matt (Diana) Wielinski of Dunedin, FL, Julie (Jeff) Nye of Toledo, OH, Diane (Tim) Stark of Whitehouse, OH and Patricia (Mike) Placzkiewicz of Maumee, OH; grandchildren, Tom “T.J.” and Kelly (Burak Yilmaz) Dowley, Stephanie Wielinski, Sara and Hanna Wielinski, Joshua Nye, Samantha (Anthony) Mason, Alex and Aaron Stark and Monica Placzkiewicz; great-grandson, Cooper Anthony Mason.

Due to the pandemic, visitation and funeral services will be private.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church, St. John Jesuit High School or to University of Detroit Mercy. Please view and sign our online “guest registry” at CoyleFuneralHome.com

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Laura Stephens ’67 passed away:

Ann Stephens McCallister ’67 passed away:

Obituary for Ann McCallister

Ann Laura McCallister nee Stephens passed away in her home on Wednesday October 28th in Toledo Ohio at the age of 71.
Ann is survived by her children, Ian McCallister and Caitlin “Caiti” McCallister; siblings, Jeffery Stephens, Barry Stephens, John Stephens, and Casey Stephens, along with their respective families including many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews. Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Stephens and Rose Ann Stephens of Toledo, Ohio.
Ann was born on May 12th, 1949 in Toledo Ohio to Robert and Rose Ann Stephens. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a master’s degree in speech therapy. Ann worked for many years in Toledo Ohio, Port Clinton Ohio, and Florida. Her goal was to help as many children as she could while enjoying a quaint lifestyle in small seaside towns. Ann married Lee McCallister, a mechanical engineer, in June of 1981 and over the coming years welcomed two children into their lives. Ann’s children Ian and Caiti remember their mother as a kind, unique woman, with many talents and joys, but mostly her love of family. After moving to Shreveport Louisiana, Ann pursued a career in American Sign Language and was a successful interpreter until 1999 when she decided to return to her first passion of working with young children. Ann help a countless number of children and touched the lives of many learning-disabled families in her 45 years of teaching.
Ann was an accomplished artist with a flair for drawing, design, and jewelry making, she also enjoyed the theatre, film, and music. Ann had a love of antiques, specifically glass oil lamps, which she collected over the years and was an avid animal enthusiast and lover.
A visitation and remembrance will be held on Thursday, November 5th from 4pm – 7pm at Coyle Funeral Home in Toledo, Ohio. All are welcome to attend. Face masks and social distancing will be required by the Funeral Home.

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Mother of Cindy ’71, Debi ’72 and Patricia Beach ’76 passed away:

Elizabeth M. Beach, “Liz” died peacefully on October 14, 2020 at Kingston of Perrysburg. A native East Toledoan, she was the daughter of Hungarian immigrants, born December 29, 1929 to John and Emerencia Dudas. In her many travels throughout life she visited Budapest, Hungary where she still had close relatives, and could speak the Hungarian language.

Liz enjoyed cooking and baking Hungarian specialties from her heritage. She was also proud of her courageous survival of cancer. Liz volunteered as a Physical Fitness instructor at St. Patrick’s of Heatherdowns School for a number of years. She was a longtime member of Heatherdowns County Club, where she loved playing golf with the ladies 9 hole league. Liz was an avid reader, especially mysteries, and was never without a book.

As a member of St. Joan of Arc, she worked with the Sunshine ladies group. People best knew her as never being too busy to be friendly.

Liz is survived by her daughters, Cynthia A. Beach (Art Tenner), Deborah L Berkel, and Patricia J. (Patrick) Crowley; grandchildren, Kelly (Joshua) Breniser, Matthew, Jayme (Sean), and Kevin Berkel, John and Jason Crowley; great grandchildren, Destiny, Preston, and Bennett Breniser, Isaac and Arya Binkley. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Len Beach; brothers, Louis and Robert Dudas; sister, Ethel Stango; and granddaughter, Lauren Berkel.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will be at Resurrection Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of NW Ohio or St. Joan of Arc Church. Please leave a condolence message for the family at CoyleFuneralHome.com.

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To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.Published in The Blade from Oct. 18 to Oct. 23, 2020.

Husband of Carol Malak ’67 passed away

John Andrew Gralak, age 69, passed away on July 31, 2018. He was born on April 8, 1949 to the late Lois (Marok) and Daniel Gralak in Toledo, OH.

John worked at Unyses as the Quality Assurance Manager. He also worked at Schindler as a Computer Tech. John loved traveling all over the country, gardening and photography. He also enjoyed outdoor grilling on his TraegerGrill. John adored his six step-grandchildren and loving and hugging all of them.

John is survived by his beloved wife, Carol; sister, Sandee (Ronald) Michalak; step-daughter, Wendy Wisniewski; step-son, Jeffry Ellis; step-grandchildren, Logan Ellis-Sobczak, Isabelle McLaughlin, Simon Wisniewski, Ava Wisniewski, Peter Wisniewski and Caleb Ellis; nephew, Matt Michalak.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at St. Joseph Parish, 628 Locust Street, Toledo. Fr. Matthew Rader officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial Donations be made to University of Michigan Football or St. Jude Children’s Research Center.

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Published in Toledo Blade on Aug. 5, 2018

Mrs. Barbara DeMars – Passed away – (Geometry teacher)

Barbara Lynne Julius DeMars died peacefully on December 25, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 14, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio, to Carl and Dorothy (Greenwald) Julius.

Barbara married John Joseph DeMars on August 29, 1964, and together they enjoyed 53 years of marriage. Barbara graduated from Libbey High School in 1960 and the University of Toledo in 1966, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.She taught Math at McAuley High School from 1963-1970, and Libbey from 1975-2001. Barbara also worked part time at Toledo Trust Bank during her summer college years. Barbara took many classes at Kent State University, working to earn her Master’s degree. She was a longtime, active member of her church, Bethel Lutheran.Barbara and John enjoyed summering with their family at the Lazy River Campground in Pioneer, Ohio. She volunteered at UTMC, and enjoyed traveling with her church group to Russia, China and Australia. Barbara enjoyed visiting with her sister, Bonnie, in San Francisco, while attending her teacher’s conventions.She is survived by her husband, John; daughter, Shannon Keefer; son, Rob (Kelly) DeMars; grandchildren, Lilly and Cole Keefer, Justin and Max DeMars, and Taylor Rhoades; her sister, Bonnie Julius (Richard) Kachure.Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. on Thursday, December 28 from 5-8 p.m. The Funeral ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Coyle on Friday, December 29th, with burial at Toledo Memorial Park. Donations may be given to Bethel Lutheran Church. Please leave a condolence message for the family at

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Mother of Kathy ’74, Marisa ’78 and Julie Viviano ’80 passed away:

Eleanor K. Viviano, 84 of Toledo, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at University of Toledo Medical Center after a brief illness. Eleanor was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on February 24, 1933 to John and Kathyrn (Hyde) Keyser. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University she married Sam Viviano on July 2, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan. In 1964, the family left Detroit and moved to Waterville, OH where she raised her young family and was an active member of Waterville Playshop. During that time, Ellie also enjoyed working in the family flower business, Bartz Viviano Flowers and Gifts.

Ellie loved the arts and expressed herself through painting, writing, and acting. She was also an accomplished gourmet chef and will be remembered for the wonderful dishes she prepared for family gatherings and for sharing her cooking skills with her daughters and daughters-in-law. Ellie was a nature lover at heart and throughout her life she showed a deep appreciation for God’s creation. She spent the last 20 years living in her own home in South Toledo where her love for gardening became her passion. She transformed her yard into a rich tapestry of beautiful flowers and plants that culminated in winning the award for the Best Perennial Garden in Toledo in 2011. She was also a longtime member of the Garden Club and enjoyed her weekly painting group. She was an avid golfer and played in ladies golf leagues for many years. In all her endeavors Ellie will be remembered for always striving to be her best. Her passion for excellence will always be an inspiration to her family.

Her grandchildren were her joy, each one was welcomed with delight into her arms and heart. All the kids in her life whether hers or not, called her Grandma Ellie. Ellie left a rich legacy to her 6 children, 20 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Kathryn; father, John, and brothers, Randall and Jack. She is survived by her sister, Molly and children, Kathy Hauck (Jim), Frank (Sandy), Sam (Judy), Marisa Johnson (Steve), Julie Sofo (Mike), and Matthew (Donna).

Following Eleanor’s wishes there will be no visitation. There will be a Mass in her honor on December 26th at 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 2240 Castlewood Dr., Toledo, OH 43613. We also invite family and friends to join us for a Celebration of Ellie’s life on December 26th from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn, 6165 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg, OH 43551. Arrangements by Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home.

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Mother of Marcia ’69, Jan ’70 and Connie ’77 passed away

 

Alice A. (Arthur) Brandel was born on March 24, 1926 to Ralph and Genevieve Arthur in Toledo, Ohio. Alice graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1943. She was employed at Autolite where she met her husband, William F. Brandel whom she married June 17, 1950. Bill and Alice enjoyed gathering with many friends in Fort Myers every winter. They traveled to all 50 states and over a dozen countries. She was active in the OLPH Altar Society, and very involved in her children’s school activities.

She is survived by her loving children, Marcia (Mike) Linenkugel, Jan Konrad, Connie (Vince) Curtis, Bill (Sue) Brandel; and sisters-in-law, Pat Arthur and Pat Brandel. Alice was also deeply loved by her grandchildren, Lisa King, Ryan Konrad, Christi Ansberg, Eric Walter, Kelly Biggs, Nathan Konrad, Andrew Velker, David Brandel, Sharilyn Brandel, Mike Curtis, Greg Curtis, Rob Linenkugel, Mike Linenkugel, and Julie Emerson; and her 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her brothers, Ralph, Ray and Richard; and her grandson, Charles Curtis.

A celebration of Alice’s life will be held at a Memorial Service on Tuesday, November 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Ohio Living Swan Creek. Special thanks to the staff at Swan Creek for their warmth and kindness. Memorial contributions can be made to Ohio Living Swan Creek Retirement Village or Toledo Children’s Hospital Foundation. Condolences for Alice’s family may be expressed online at:

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Mother of Mary ’70, Regina ’72, Maureen ’76, Marie ’81 McCartney (and daughter-in-law Joie Zatko ’70) passed away:

Irene Janet (Kotynski) McCartney of Geneseo, IL passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2017 with family members by her side. Services will be held on Thursday, December 21 at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Geneseo. The visitation will be from 9:30 (rosary at 9:30 a.m.) to 10:30 a.m. in the church followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be a luncheon in the church hall following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Irene’s name to the Geneseo Food Pantry, 217 North Russell Street, Geneseo, IL 61254. Vandemore Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Irene was born to the late Anastazy S. and Janet (Jaskulska) Kotynski in 1926 at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital, Chicago, IL. She was baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hammond, IN. Her godmother was Cecilia (Chessia) Glazer. Irene attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Hammond High School. Irene worked at a Naval Office in South Chicago and at Hammond City Hall as secretary to the City Engineer.

Irene married the love of her life, Michael John McCartney, Jr. in 1950. Witnesses at her marriage were her brother Edward S. Kotynski and Michael’s sister, Gertrude A. McCartney. Their first three children were born in Hammond, IN – Michael III, Mary and Regina.

Michael took a job with Detroit Testing Lab and Irene had the next three children while living in Detroit – Chris, Maureen and John. Their youngest child, Marie, was born in Toledo when Michael took a position with Owens-Illinois.

Michael and Irene raised their family in South Toledo, attending Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church where both were very active in the church and community. They spent time making and maintaining numerous friendships that lasted a lifetime. Irene was particularly fond of her birthday club and her Weight Watchers group (they met after meetings for lunch and joked about how they “watched” as their “weight” went up!) After Michael retired from O-I, Irene and Michael moved to Chickasha, OK and lived there until Michael passed away in 2008 after 58 years of marriage. Irene moved to Geneseo in 2009 and to the Good Samaritan Nursing Village in Geneseo in 2017.

After Irene and Michael retired, they had calling cards printed with the phrase, “We have lived fully; We have loved well.” Michael and Irene certainly did!

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, Jr.; her parents, Anastazy S. and Janet (Jaskulska) Kotynski and her brothers, Edward, Henry and George.

She is survived by seven children, Michael III (Joie Zatko), Schererville, IN, Mary, Owatonna, MN, Regina (Al) Sutherland, Chickasha, OK, Chris, McCook, NE, Maureen (Robert) Hall, Pfafftown, NC, John (Sally Lonsdale) of St. Petersburg, FL and Marie (Kevin) Lillis, Geneseo. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

The burial will take place on January 6, 2018, in Chickasha, OK at the Fairlawn Cemetery (Grady County, OK) next to her husband of 58 years, Michael, Jr.

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Published in Toledo Blade on Dec. 19, 2017

Mother of Karen ’76, Sharon ’79 and Laura and Linda ’84 Kotula passed away.

 

Having lived a life of humble service and lifelong commitment to others, Betty Jane Kotula, Perrysburg Ohio, age 88 left this earthly life on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Otterbein Portage Valley. She was born and named Elizabeth Jane on June 1, 1929 to Ernest and Carrie (Dlugiewicz) Jakubowski in Toledo, Ohio. She married Gerald P. Kotula on October 19, 1957 at St. Adalbert’s Church, Toledo. Betty was a graduate of Woodward High School and subsequently worked at the Rossford Ordnance Depot until the birth of her girls. She remained a selfless servant to her church, family, friends, and neighbors during her entire life. During the 80’s, she was employed by the Frank School cafeteria in Perrysburg. Upon retirement she and Gerald enjoyed time at their winter home in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; Brothers Edward, Arthur, John, Walter and Daniel.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gerald; sisters Rose Bogdanski, Sister Sandra Jakubowski; brothers Paul and Melvin; daughters Karen (Scott) Schwind, Sharon (Bill) Brinker, Laura (Paul) Brady and Linda Melvin; ten very special grandchildren, Lesley Bevil, Eric and Adam Schwind, Rob Groves, Aaron and Jared Brinker, John Paul and Allison Brady, Kate and Jake Melvin; and 5 great grandchildren.
Many thanks to her caregivers Kathy Ringler and Janet Aldrich, Otterbein staff and Hospice staff. A gathering of family and friends will take place at St. Rose Church, Perrysburg on Saturday December 9, 2017 beginning at 9:30 AM. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM in the church followed by a luncheon. A private burial at St. Rose Cemetery will be held at a later date. Gifts in memorium should be directed to St. Rose Parish, Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Otterbein Portage Valley Senior Lifestyles.