Toledo Ohio Ghost Hunters Society is our Ghost Hunting team located in Northwest, Ohio. We take a serious, scientific approach to investigating paranormal activity through documentation, research, and with the use of various state of the art electronic equipment. During our investigations we collect data in several ways (Photographs, Audio, Video recordings, EMF readings, Infrared Thermometers and logical explanations just to name a few). We do not charge anything for our services.   We do not claim to have special abilities in the occult or psychic realm.

We are currently seeking a Researcher / Historian to join our team. This person’s primary function will be researching the background of a clients property and family history, as well as surrounding areas. Our ideal candidate will have experience in property research or historical record research and presentation. This person should also be a self starter and be able to work within a deadline. If you feel you meet these qualifications please click on TOGHS Membership Agreement to view our agreement and then e-mail us (please do not leave a comment on the site asking to join, as it will most likely be missed) with your information, and background as well as a brief explanation of your experience as a researcher and your interest in the paranormal. This is a voluntary position and will be included in investigating as well.

Submit your photos, EVP’s, links, and stories we’ll share them with others on the web. Send an e-mail to haroldstjohn@aol.com with your information.Learn to Ghost Hunt on our research page.  Visit other Ghost sites on our links page. We have designed this web site for you.   We want it to be informative, educational and an enjoyable experience. If you are a skeptic, believer, ghost hunter, or just have an interest in the paranormal. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.  You decide what you believe. All we ask is that you keep an open mind.

Founder:  Harold St John (haroldstjohn@aol.com)
Co-Founder:  Butch Leon (lleon@bex.net)
Case Managers:  Marie Stiger (mjmstig@buckeye-express.com), Rebecca McClenathen rsinjun@hotmail.com
Tranquility Specialist: Michelle Maddux (Mmaddux2@gmail.com)
Web Master, Photographer, Graphic Artist & Video Editor:  Fred Fineske (ffineske@bex.net)

Investigative Team Members

Harold St. John – Founder

Butch Leon – Co-Founder

Interest in the Paranormal: I started to get interested while in my teen years. I’ve always liked to walk in the dark and mostly in cemeteries, I’ve always felt their was someone watching me. As I got older I started to look for answers. Knowing Harold for many years, and after talking about the Paranomral, one thing led to another thus TOGHS was form. I think we have a real good group of members that work hard at each investigation.

E-mail lleon@bex.net

Marie Stiger – Case Manager, Investigator

Interest in the Paranormal: Being Harold’s sister and growing up in the same home. I was around family members that were Psychic or sensitive people. My interest in the paranormal really peaked once I was married and lived in the upstairs apartment of the home I grew up in. I began to experience paranormal activity first hand. Voices being heard from people who were not present at the time.  We had a woman who would speak off and on at different times, although we could not understand what she was saying. I even witnessed a baby cradle rock on its own on one occasion.  It seemed natural to be a part of this group and study the paranormal further. Being the Case manager is a perfect fit. I enjoy doing the research on our cases and enjoy hanging out at the library. The history alone of some of the locations is really interesting.  Being a TOGHS team member gives me an opportunity to hang out with like minded friends and meet new people.

Email: mjmstig@buckeye-express.com

        Rebecca McClenathen – Investigator/Case Manager

Interest in the Paranormal: I joined the group in August 2009 out of pure curiosity, a desire to visit historic locations, and to spend time with family who belong to TOGHS. I have since been involved in a couple of investigations and find myself more intrigued than ever.  Growing up with Harold I shared his interest in the paranormal. The group has really impressed me with their knowledge, technical expertise and professionalism. I am really excited about future investigations.Email: rsinjun@hotmail.com

Fred Fineske -  Web Master,  Graphic Artist & Video Editor

I come to this group, because of my friendship and business relationship with Harold. I’ve been on a couple of investigations as the photographer, but my calling is behind the scene work. My hobby and passion is everything digital and making people happy with my work.

Email: ffineske@bex.net

Chris St. John – Investigator

Interest in the Paranormal: Obviously being Harold’s Son I  grew up listening to my Dad’s ghost stories, When I got a little older my Dad would hold séances, although they were controlled and done in a way as to not scare me, I was still a bit scared.  Living in the same home as my Dad, I witnessed what I believed to be paranormal on many occasions. One incident stands out in my mind.  My Brother and I shared a bedroom in our finished basement. My Brother had a friend over and when we tried to open the door to come upstairs, the door would not open or even budge. It was like someone on the other side of the door was pushing it shut, We all pushed the door together and it still would not open. After a few minutes it just opened. My Brothers friend immediately left scared to death. I have also witnessed odors, smells shadows and  the smell of a someone’s cologne.  My interest really peaked when my Grandfather passed away, before he crossed over he was bedridden, He spoke of Angels and other Family members that were there with him. He even asked me if I could see them.  Although I am still a little afraid of the paranormal, I believe I’m becoming more sensitive to it. And want to know why they have not moved on or if I can help them in anyway.

E-mail:cdstjohn@aol.com

Joe St John: Videographer

Interest in the Paranormal: I also grew up in what I believed to be a haunted house. Therefore I had no choice but to witness the paranormal first hand. I remember an experience when I was younger living in a home on Euclid Ave in East Toledo, I thought I heard my Brother Harold go into the closet in his bedroom and shut the door behind himself.  When I walked in and opened the door, I was shocked that I didn’t see Harold, but what I saw was a shadowy type figure in the huge walk in closet. This was not the first and only time I have witnessed strange or unexplained things in this home. Footsteps coming down from the attic, footsteps walking the long second floor hallway at night, water turning on and off without a logical reason why as well as many other unexplained phenomenon. I enjoy working with TOGHS from time to time as it allows me to research the paranormal further and understand that something’s are very real whether we choose to believe it or not.

Email: 59griffin@live.com

Mike Stiger – EVP’s, Investigator

Interest in the Paranormal: I have never really had a huge interest in the paranormal, but being married to Marie and a Brother in law of Harold’s I was kind of thrown in. My interest in the paranormal came after Marie and I were married. We lived in the upstairs apartment of the family home. Marie and I would hear a little girl talk from time to time, we heard other voices too. We also heard a woman who would speak off and in different rooms of the apartment; Marie and I once witnessed a baby cradle rock on its own.  Harold needed help a few times when other members could not make an investigation, after working with TOGHS a few times, I found that I enjoyed working with the paranormal and eventually worked my own EVP sessions. Communicating with spirits from the other side via audio recordings is what I like doing best. I find it amazing when you play back a recording session that you’ve done and picked up a voice from someone that was not present at the time of the session. I feel that the group is part of my extended family and it gives me a chance to spend time with Marie doing something that she really enjoys.

Email: mjmstig@buckeye-express.com

Jeff Keith – Investigator

Interest in the Paranormal: I’ve known Harold for over 35 years, I remember the Euclid Ave home that he and his family lived in during the 1970′s. My interest in the Paranormal started during this time. One thing I remember most about this home was the sound of footsteps walking up and down the upstairs hallway all the time. Like most kids that believe they have a ghost, We tried to make contact by holding seances and the like. As we got older we took a more scientific approach to making contact or capturing paranormal activity. I have always been somewhat of a skeptic and still am to this day. I have been doing investigations with Harold for many years and try to help debunk or recreate the things that we cannot easily explain during our investigations. This doesn’t mean that we haven’t witnessed things that we can always explain by normal means. Do I believe in the paranormal? Absolutely, But I also believe that we should take every step to debunk or recreate the situation before stating so.

Cody Ramm - Investigator

Interest in the Paranormal: I joined the group at the beginning of the summer 2009 in hopes of helping some people and uncovering mystery’s on the way. I have listened to Harold and Butch’s stories and wanted to explore the paranormal activities they have witnessed and help get to the bottom of the situation. As a young man I bring the technology perspective to the table.  I look forward to studying the activities of the spirits and catching some proof along the way. I am very optimistic and ready to meet new people and see new things.
Email: nvhockey30@hotmail.com

                                                                                           Jake Stiger – Junior Investigator

My name is Jacob Stiger and I am a junior investigator for TOGHS. I have been interested in the paranormal from as far back as I can remember. I used to live in a apartment with my parents Marie and Mike Stiger. I have experienced strange sounds and people talking. Even though I get scared a lot I still take a interest in the paranormal. I really enjoy being around friends and family doing the things I like to do. My uncle Harold the founder of TOGHS is training me along with the co-founder Butch . It just makes me feel good when we get something on camera or on EVP. I hope other people will follow me in the search for the truth.