Walter Funeral Home

Walter Funeral Home Established in 1894 Walter Funeral Home continues to be an independent family owned and operated fun

Walter Funeral Home does everything we can to honor your loved ones memory and to oversee your personal requests.. We provide courteous and comforting care for families in our community throughout your most trying times. Our spaceoues and modern facilities provide an envirornment for families to grieve, share memories and heal with family and friends. Visit us on the web at http://www.walterfuner

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Constance (Connie) Pieper, age 84, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio i...
04/21/2026

Constance (Connie) Pieper, age 84, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Sylvania. Connie worked for The National Bank Building as an elevator operator, and following her years as a stay-at-home mom she went back to work at Hickory Farms and at the Lion Store (Dillards) as a sales clerk in the drapery department. She also worked at consignment. Connie was named after the actress Constance Bennett, by her father. She was in a bowling league and played Bunco for 44 years. She loved gardening and spending time with her family. She always loved going to Las Vegas to visit her sister Donna.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Jane Titus. She is survived by her special friend Bill Pieper; daughters, Deborah (Donald) Grodi, Christine (Thomas) Lather, and Melissa Robinson; grandchildren, Eddie (Beth), Ian, Heather (Kodie), Alexzandria (Desmond), and Hunter; Kierstyn (Alex), Skyelar, and many great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings, Jack Titus, Donna Loomis, and Bob Titus; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Avenue, Toledo, Ohio on Thursday, April 23rd, from 2 to 8 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Visitation at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4100 Harvest Lane in Toledo, will begin Friday April 24th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial beginning at 10:30.

Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Toledo, Ohio. A luncheon will follow.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

In Loving MemoryRonald F. Nassif JrJanuary 10, 1968 - April 20, 2025One year ago today, April 20, 2025, the world lost a...
04/20/2026

In Loving Memory
Ronald F. Nassif Jr
January 10, 1968 - April 20, 2025

One year ago today, April 20, 2025, the world lost a bright light, but Heaven gained an angel. Today we celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Ronald F. Nassif Jr. He was born on January 10, 1968, in Toledo, Ohio. Ronald was a brilliant man and always had a smile on his face. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

Ronald was a graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School. He attended Ohio State University for two years, also attended California State University before he went on to graduate from UCLA with several degrees. He held the position of Vice President of Managed Care, Prime Operations at Keenan and Associates in Torrence, California. Ronald showed immense courage and bravery during his fight with cancer.

He is survived by his mother Debby Nassif, grandmother, aunt, cousin Ronald (Emma) Vargyas, and many other cousins. Ronald was preceded in death by his father Ronald F. Nassif Sr.

Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that once we shared
Miss me, but let me go
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone
It’s all part of the master plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know
Laugh at all the things we used to do
Miss me, but let me go.

Gerald C. Reiter (Jerry), aged 96, passed away on April 10, 2026 at Elizabeth Scott Care Center in Maumee, Ohio.Born Feb...
04/14/2026

Gerald C. Reiter (Jerry), aged 96, passed away on April 10, 2026 at Elizabeth Scott Care Center in Maumee, Ohio.

Born February 2, 1930, Jerry graduated from Edward Drummond Libbey High School in 1948. He entered the apprentice program for bricklayers immediately after high school and was a proud member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (Local 3 Toledo) for more than 75 years. He helped build some of the landmark buildings in and around Toledo including The Toledo Hospital, Epworth United Methodist Church and many others before laying fire brick at Surface Combustion in the later years of his career.

Jerry married his high school sweetheart, Laura Fay Diestel in 1951 and they were married for 55 years before her passing in 2006. Jerry is survived by his two daughters, Pamela Ciepichal (Michael) of Belmont, North Carolina and Vickie Wessendorf (Richard) of Waterville, Ohio. He is also survived by grandchildren Kathryn Wessendorf, Benjamin Wessendorf (Jessica), Ryan Stoner and Brett Stoner (Alexis), great-grandchildren Samuel Stoner and Sydney Stoner and sister Nancy Myers.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Leona Reiter and Aloysius Geisler and Frank Reiter, who adopted him as a child, as well as brothers John and James Geisler and sisters Sue Barnes and Jane Sobb.

Services will be private.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all those who cared for Jerry over his time at Elizabeth Scott. We will be forever grateful for your kindness while caring for our loved one.

Gary W. BoerstA billiards player, a fisherman, a teacher ...
04/13/2026

Gary W. Boerst

A billiards player, a fisherman, a teacher

a traveler, a chef, a storyteller, an enjoyer of life.

To us he is a loving husband and companion.

A gentle father and grandfather.

An uncle and a brother.

A friend.

Gary is many things, but to those of us that know him, words are inadequate to describe what he means to us. Instead of sadness, we wish to celebrate the time with which we were blessed with his presence. He will be lovingly remembered. He will be profoundly missed.
There will always be an empty seat at the table, an open barstool for the Big Game, and a pool cue awaiting a skillful hand. We are comforted in knowing that someday we will see him again, feel his warm embrace, and hear the echo of his laughter. He will be ready to share with us irreverent wisdom and his sense of humor.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Rowena Jane Boerst. He is survived by his wife Julie, sons Brian (Jill) and Patrick (Julie), daughter Jane (John) Mueller, and grandchildren Jacob, Ethan, Julia, and Kiha.
To celebrate Gary, and in lieu of flowers and fancy productions, kick back, throw on some Jimmy Buffett and enjoy a cocktail.GGary W. Boerst

Kenneth W. McKenzie passed away in Toledo, OH on April 1st at the age of 72. He was born on July 4, 1953 to Ruby (Peal) ...
04/06/2026

Kenneth W. McKenzie passed away in Toledo, OH on April 1st at the age of 72. He was born on July 4, 1953 to Ruby (Peal) and Edward McKenzie in Alton, IL. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Ruth (Miller). Ken will be missed by his sons Jon (Nicole) and Chris (Nicole), and grandchildren Annabelle, Oliver, and Theodore.

For many years Ken owned and operated a HWI hardware store in South Toledo. After selling the business, he joined the staff at The University of Toledo, working in the bookstore then the financial aid office until his retirement. Ken enjoyed traveling and achieved his goal of visiting all 50 states and several countries with Scotland and Italy being his favorites. Whether he was woodworking, sailing, fishing, or baking, he found the most joy when sharing these moments with his family. He especially cherished his time spent as Santa, belonging to several Santa associations and bringing the holiday spirit to life for many. He was a Freemason of Barton Smith Lodge 613, a proud member of the PFA, Shriners, and Grace Lutheran Church.

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Cleveland Clinic and the anonymous donor of life.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Lutheran, 4441 Monroe St, Toledo, OH on April 17th at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or Shriners Children's Hospital.

In Memory of Margaret A. GansmillerMargaret A. Gansmiller, age 95, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away on March 25, 2026 ...
03/28/2026

In Memory of
Margaret A. Gansmiller

Margaret A. Gansmiller, age 95, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away on March 25, 2026 at Grand Living Park (formerly Oakmonte) Assisted Living. She was born on May 6, 1930, in Portageville, Missouri to Charles and Georgia (Powell) Fugate and married the love of her life, Norman, on September 25, 1948. She lived most of her life in Toledo, Ohio before moving to Florida in 2017 to be near her daughter.

Margaret retired in 1989 after 20 years with the Medical College of Ohio’s Department of Neurology. She was a role model for her children, especially with her work ethic. She provided behind the scenes support so that husband Norman could earn three education degrees. Her tremendous organizational and typing skills, plus her passion for correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, were great assets at both work and home. She loved reading the newspaper, especially the business section, and clipped articles for her family and friends. A true confidante, she held many long conversations with those closest to her.

Marge spent countless hours reading to her grandchildren, playing with them, and supporting their education, sports, hobbies, and careers. No matter what the emergency, she could resolve it, in part because “Grandma’s purse had everything.” She developed close friendships at the former Bally’s Fitness, which she affectionately called “the sweat box.” A great correspondent, she sent the perfect cards and notes because “You have to work at keeping friendships.”

Margaret is preceded in death by her daughter Cindy Gansmiller Wade in 1983 and her husband of 66 years, Norman, in 2014.

She is survived by son Stephen (Julie Durham) Gansmiller, daughter Nancy (Ed) Howenstein, grandchildren Alison Wade, Ryan Lieber, Andrea Lieber, Tammy McInerney, Matthew Howenstein, and Kimberly (Mitchell Miller) Howenstein; great-grandchildren William Stokes, James Harle, Venus McInerney, and Eloise Miller; sister-in-law Patricia Stack; nieces Anita Huckla, Bill (Kathy) Beelman, and Becky (Kurt) Gholden.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 2 at Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Avenue, Toledo. Interment at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park will be private.

In remembrance of Margaret, the family asks that you take a friend to lunch or dinner and tell them things we often think of only after someone is gone. A memorial donation could also be made to a charity of choice.

Robert (Robin) B. Northup was born March 28, 1948, and died of natural causes March 10, 2026. Robin attended St. Michael...
03/16/2026

Robert (Robin) B. Northup was born March 28, 1948, and died of natural causes March 10, 2026. Robin attended St. Michael’s in the Hills Episcopal Church. He was a graduate of Ottawa Hills High school and went on to earn several degrees and certifications in Culinary Arts, Truck Driving, Radiology, and even a pilot’s license. He was a radiologist for decades at Toledo Hospital until retirement. He moved to Vero Beach, FL to enjoy the sunshine and spend time with his brothers and sister-in-law. He moved back to Sylvania, OH in 2025 to enjoy more family time with his nephews, Alex and Joshua, bonus niece Jennifer, and their families. He loved snorkeling, motorcycle riding, traveling the world, cooking and baking, photography, art, bowling, ping-pong, fishing, movies, Rummikub, and enjoying every holiday to the fullest. We will miss him stopping over with his no-occasion, made from scratch, pies. The absolute best and made with love.

He was preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Spencer Northup, his brother Spencer II., and great-niece McKenzie. He is survived by Alex (Joy) Northup, Joshua (Elisha) Northup, Jennifer (Patrick) Miller, sister-in-law Amy Cameron, sister-in-law Cindy Northup, and brother Charles Northup. He was the best great-uncle to Ryan, Robert, and Clarissa, who miss him immensely. He is also survived by several close cousins and beloved friends.

Robin requested no funeral service be held after his passing. His ashes will be buried, with close relatives in the Northup plot, at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. The family plans to hold a Celebration of Life at a date still to be determined.

Carol L. Case, 86, passed away at her home in Monclova, Ohio on March 6, 2026. Born to Ralph and Gladys Meyers in Toledo...
03/09/2026

Carol L. Case, 86, passed away at her home in Monclova, Ohio on March 6, 2026. Born to Ralph and Gladys Meyers in Toledo, Ohio on December 11, 1939, she was a 1957 graduate of Libbey High School. While in high school, she met the love of her life, Thomas Case, at Bethel Lutheran Church. They married in 1961 immediately after he graduated from the United States Naval Academy.

Carol happily settled into life as a wife and mother, and later, a devoted grandmother. She cherished her friends and time spent with them, especially the “Loma’s Crew,” the “Poker Club” and lifelong friends who became like sisters. Carol loved gardening, and cooking for her family and friends. She was the family prayer warrior. Together, Tom and Carol built a wonderful, exciting life over their 57 years of marriage until Tom’s death in 2018.

Carol is survived by her children Cathleen Nusbaum (Robert), Thomas Case, Jr. (Dawn) and Stephen Case (Julie); her grandchildren Rebecca Donovan (Kathleen), Matthew, Nicholas, Gina, Maxwell and Maren Case; great-grandchildren Leo, Laurel and Lane Donovan; sister-in-law Suzanne Handy (Roy); cousins Kristen Friedman (Steven), Darlene Rupp and Nancy Vladovich (Pete); beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and Tom, she is preceded in death by sister-in-law Linda Emerson, cousin Stephen Rupp and nephew Craig Emerson.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 14th at Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Avenue, Toledo, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with service at 1 p.m. A private interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church Unified Fund, Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the Toledo Humane Society.

Kay Joan (Snyder) Ottney, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Vitas Inpatient Hospice Care at Lee Memorial Ho...
02/24/2026

Kay Joan (Snyder) Ottney, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Vitas Inpatient Hospice Care at Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, Florida. Kay was born in Luckey, Ohio on August 20, 1931 to Lester and Rhetta (Myers) Snyder.

She graduated from Waite High School in 1949, where she was a member of the marching band and a majorette. She graduated from Davis Business College in 1951.

Kay worked for Libbey-Owens-Ford, Local #9 Glassworkers Union for 16 years; Medical College of Ohio (now known as University of Toledo Medical Center) for 20 years, retiring in 1996.
Kay married Jesse Ottney on September 19, 1964 at Memorial United Church of Christ, Starr Ave., Toledo, OH. They had three children, one daughter living (Lisa Marie) and one boy who died one day after birth and one boy was stillborn. They lived in Toledo until 2008 at which time they moved to Cape Coral, Florida.

She and her husband love boating, traveling and going out with friends. The gals of the Waite High School Class of 1949 meet for lunch on a regular basis and Kay enjoyed visiting with her classmates. She remained best friends with one of her high school classmates (Betty Estrel White) and they cruise every year together. She also has remained close to Donna Burgermeister Fair and several other gals she was in the high school band with. "Doing lunch" was her favorite activity! She was an avid reader.
Kay is a member of the Triune Chapter, Order of the Eastern Stars, first becoming a member of Lotus Chapter in 1951, than transferring to Triune Chapter in 1981 until present. She was a long-time member of Electa's Daughters, Lotus Chapter and still enjoys the friendship of many of the club's past members. She is also a member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine and the Ladies Auxiliary of the 14th Ward Old Time Ballplayers Association.

She is survived by her husband, of 62 years, Jesse Ottney, and the pride and joy of her life her daughter Lisa Marie, of Columbus, Ohio and her two grandsons Cagney (Gail) Seay and Austin (Amanda) Seay and great-granddaughter Lilah. She was very proud of the loving, caring, and fine men her grandsons have become.
Kay was preceded in death by her 2 infant sons; her parents, Lester and Rhetta Snyder.

A visitation will be held at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, on Thursday, February 26th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Yondota Chapter #317, Order of Eastern Stars, will have a memorial service Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday morning 10:00 a.m. until noon, followed by a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. at Troy Township Cemetery, Luckey, Ohio.

David T. Miller, 77, of Toledo, passed away quietly at his home on February 20, 2026.David was a graduate of Libbey High...
02/24/2026

David T. Miller, 77, of Toledo, passed away quietly at his home on February 20, 2026.
David was a graduate of Libbey High School and a proud United States Air Force veteran. He dedicated 45 years of service to Container Graphics Corporation, where he worked as a skilled Cutting Die Maker. He was married to the love of his life, Barbara, for 51 wonderful years.
David was a longtime member of the Maumee Eagles, where he enjoyed spending time with his wife Barb and many dear friends. He played softball for many years, bowled in his younger days, and loved playing cards with his family. On weekends, depending on the season, you could always find him cheering on his favorite teams — the Ohio State Buckeyes, Detroit Lions, and Detroit Tigers. He especially loved watching the Buckeyes with his grandsons and nephews.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Betty Miller, and his five brothers.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara; his daughter, Tracy (Ryan) Black; his son, Jeffrey; and his beloved grandchildren, Ava, Addison, Brayden, Asher, and Logan. He is also survived by his sisters, Jerri (Larry), and Patty (Steve); sisters-in-law, Linda (Denny), and Kathy; along with many cherished nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 28, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Walter Funeral Home of Toledo with a blessing to conclude the service. A Celebration of Life will be held afterwards at the Maumee Eagles from 3:00-6:00. p.m. located at 2301 Detroit Ave. Maumee, Ohio 43537.

Patricia S. Yurysta, 77, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Toledo Hospital after a yearlong battle wi...
02/16/2026

Patricia S. Yurysta, 77, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Toledo Hospital after a yearlong battle with cancer.
She was born in Richmond, IN on June 20, 1948 to the late Vernon and Martha Brann. She is survived by her husband Thomas, with whom she shared 51 years of loving marriage; her children Sarah (Eric) and Thomas (Antonia); and her grandsons Beckett and Luca. She was very close to her children and grandsons and will be deeply missed.

Patricia met her husband at Purdue University where they both attended in pursuit of their Master’s Degrees. Following their marriage in 1974, they moved to Toledo and then to Maumee where they spent the last 49 years.

Patricia was an elementary school teacher for 30 years. Most of her career was spent teaching for the City of Maumee Schools, though she also taught in the City of Toledo and in New Castle, Indiana at the beginning of her career. Her passion was singing in her church choir. She was also an avid walker, often walking 3 miles a day with her best friend of 51 years Jane Hansen. She loved traveling with her husband and being with family. She also enjoyed doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles in her spare time.

A celebration of life service will be held at Church of Saint Andrew United Methodist Church, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH on Tuesday, February 17 at 11:00 am. Viewing will be at the church before the service from 10:00 - 11:00. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Church of Saint Andrew for their church choir.

David E. Humason was born November 8th, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Harry and Marie Humason. He passed away on Februar...
02/13/2026

David E. Humason was born November 8th, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Harry and Marie Humason. He passed away on February 11th, 2026, after a life defined by service, generosity, humor, and deep devotion to family and friends.

Dave attended Kent State University, where he met his wife Rayna, who preceded him in death. With one semester of coursework remaining, he enlisted in the Army so they could graduate together. After serving in Germany as a Private First Class, he returned home; together they graduated on the morning of June 7th, 1958, and were married that same day, beginning a partnership grounded in love and shared purpose.

Dave and Rayna raised five children: Paul (Sue), Jean (Dave Adams), Eric (Sherri), Stuart (Dina), and Jeff (Nicole). He was a proud grandfather to Andrea, Amanda, Nick, Evan, Rachel, Aspen, Jessica, Emily, Sarah, Julia, James, Gabe, Mike, Luke, John, Maria, Elizabeth, Rayna, and Gianna, and great-grandfather to eleven.

He devoted his career to the YMCA, serving in North Canton and later leading three branches in the Toledo area. He believed in showing up – for youth, families, colleagues, and community. In retirement, he proudly embraced his favorite role: “Grandfather-on-Call.”

Most mornings found Dave before dawn at Swan Creek Metropark with the “Day Breakers,” logging miles and friendships. He had a great sense of humor and was often the instigator of great shenanigans. Both in his career, and with family and friends, Dave led “a significantly meaningful life.”

His life reflected a steady faith expressed through love, fellowship, service, and time spent in nature. We carry forward his humor, his steadiness, and the many ways he made life better for those around him.

Private Family Memorial Service.

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