Anthony Joseph Bergman

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Bergman, age 71, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away at his home on Monday, May 26, 2025.

He was born on February 7, 1954, in Quebec, Canada, to the late Ralph and Mary (Remaklus) Bergman.

In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Bergman; his grandson, Anthony Joseph “A.J.” Bergman; his brother, John Bergman; and his father and mother-in-law, George and Alberta “Bertie” (Wooddell) Groff.

Tony is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” (Groff) Bergman, whom he married on June 16, 1973; his daughter, Shawna (Steve) Carney of Fort Recovery; his grandchildren, Alicia (Mike) Smith, James (Jessica) Carney, Aaron (Brandy) Bergman, Shylar (Dustin) Covers, Katelyn (Tyler) Brown, Bryan (Matt Humphries) Bergman, Zach (Victoria Tebbe) Bergman, and Jayci e Bergman; and his 13 great grandchildren.

In 1972, Tony graduated from Fort Recovery High School. He then began his career as a press operator at Teledyne-Portland Forge in Portland, where he worked for 43 years, until his retirement in 2016. Tony had a niche for construction and remodeling, and helped remodel 6 homes in his life. He enjoyed watching a good western or Hallmark movie. Tony also enjoyed playing jigsaw puzzles on the computer and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, May 30, 2025, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Guests may visit with Tony’s family on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and again on Friday from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM, at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.