Mary Jo Hill

Mary Jo (Sarvis) Hill, age 70, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at her home, where her loving family and sisters were by her side. She was born on March 26, 1942 to George and Ruth (Craven) Sarvis in Toledo. Mary Jo was a devoted homemaker, most important to her was caring for her family and making sure they were taken care of. She enjoyed playing bingo, collecting angels and dolls and tending to her rose gardens around her home. Most precious to her were her grandchildren; she loved spending time with them. She believed in the Lord and had strong faith in God. Her family will remember the holiday dinners that she hosted, especially the Christmas decorating that she did around the home. Christmas was her favorite holiday, she loved everything that was Christmas related; her family will forever hold onto the memories Mary Jo created for them during that time of the year.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 49 years, John E. Hill; children, John R. (Goldie) Hill, James E. (Shannon) Hill, Kevin A. Hill and Gary Armbruster; grandchildren, Robert, Juan, Anthony, Tony, Jessalena, Ashley, James II, Stephanie, Kenneth, Kristeen, Andrea and Kyle; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Yvonne (James) Williams, Georgia Minkowski, Rosemary George, Darlene (Wayne) Rahm, Marlene Berry and Edna (Michael) Altmanshofer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her infant son, Scottie Hill.

The family will receive guests on Friday from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 710 Buckeye St., where there will be visitation from Noon until time of the service. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park.