Lucas County Recorder Phil Copeland dies at 75 Copeland served as Lucas County Recorder since 2013, after serving on Toledo City Council. He was re-elected to another term in November. Author: WTOL Newsroom Updated: 8:55 PM EST January 2, 2021 LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — Longtime Lucas County Recorder Phil Copeland has died at age 75. Copeland died the morning of Jan. 1, confirmed by close friend and Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken. Gerken, a fellow Democrat, described his death as "a shock." He tells WTOL 11 that Copeland was a gentleman and friend for life. ...