Charlene E. Rafferty Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Charlene E. Rafferty of Toledo, Ohio. Charlene, born on November 27, 1941, passed away on July 5, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Charlene for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Charlene’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Galen Ohms and Genevieve Ohms; and her husband James "Red" Rafferty. She is survived by: her children, Julie Eddy (John) and Michael Rafferty (Jan); her grandchildren, Nicholas Rafferty (Grace), Elizabeth Eddy-Strieter (Libby), Victoria Eddy-Kozak (Nick), Jonathan Rafferty and Ian Hunter Rafferty (Emily); her great grandchildren, Amelia and Zachary Strieter; and her siblings, Jackie Patrick (Terry) and Tim Ohms (Sue). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
