Obituaries
Joanne Ruth Becker
Dec 5, 2013
Joanne Ruth (Cooper) Becker, age 85, of Maumee, Ohio passed away December 5, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1927 in Toledo to Harry and Cathryn (Williams) Cooper. Joanne graduated from Libbey High School in 1946 and married her high school sweetheart, Fred Becker, Sr. in 1947. Joanne enjoyed gardening, flowers and her...
Kent Snyder
Dec 5, 2013
Kent W. Snyder, 55, died on December 5, 2013, surrounded by family after a courageous fight with cancer. Kent was born July 6, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio to Kate (Schafer) and Dr. Frank Snyder. He graduated from Sylvania Northview High School in 1976 and attended the University of Toledo. Kent was employed as a millwright, working at Johns Manville for...
Gayle Renee Janney
Dec 3, 2013
Gayle Renee Janney, age 58, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at home after a long illness. She was born at home on Central Avenue on September 21, 1955 to Robert D. and Helen (Wines) Simon in Swanton, OhioShe married William "Bill" Janney on January 29, 1982 in Bowling Green, Ohio. They renewed their wedding vows...
Gaylord V. Francis
Dec 3, 2013
Gaylord Francis, age 82, of Maumee, Ohio passed peacefully while sleeping December 3rd. He will be missed greatly by his loving family, wife of 61 years, Ardith, son Michael Rick (Linda), daughter Rita (Don Braun), grandchildren, Jennifer, Joshua, Jake, Drew and Nate; great grandchildren, Pierce and Saxon; and sister, Margie Meeks. Gaylord was a man of few words, however when...
Jennifer L. Yahrmarkt
Dec 2, 2013
Jennifer L. "Jenni" Yahrmarkt, age 38, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 2, 2013. She was born on February 4, 1975 to Juan and Jane (Morningstar) Tabernero in Adrian, Michigan. Jenni liked to cook and loved playing on the computer. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded...
Velma Smith
Dec 2, 2013
Velma Jean Smith "TCB VEL", age 68, of Toledo, passed away December 2, 2013. Velma was born January 1, 1945 in Sylvania to David and Hazel (Paschen) Miller. She was a courageous breast cancer survivor, being diagnosed in 2010. Vel loved to travel, sing karaoke, was a life long Elvis fanatic and was loved worldwide. Velma is survived by her...
Josephine Robledo
Dec 1, 2013
Josephine Robledo, age 77, of Toledo. Passed unexpectedly, at home, December 1, 2013. She was a faithful member of Hope Baptist Church.Josephine is survived by her loving children, Toni (Todd) Marzolf, Frank, Marc, Irene, Robert (Kari Betz); her 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, her 5 sisters and 3 brothers; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.Sadly, she...
Donald L. Folmer
Dec 1, 2013
Hello, I would like to introduce you to my best friend, Don Folmer (alias Grandpa and Papa). He was born in San Francisco, CA on 2-13-47 to Walter and Margaret Folmer. He grew up in Fresno, CA. He married me (Sharry) his high school sweetheart on July 29, 1967. We were married as he completed his last two years of...
Charles G. Williams
Dec 1, 2013
Charles G. Williams, 84, passed away on December 1, 2013. He was born on March 31, 1929 to the late Irene and Charles J. Williams in Toledo, Ohio. Charlie was a proud Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Parish since its opening in 1955. Charlie...
Mary E. Gensler
Dec 1, 2013
Mary E. Gensler, age 92, formerly of Toledo, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Fairlawn-Haven Nursing Home in Archbold, Ohio. She was born on May 17, 1921 to Frederick and Ardinell (Dorsey) Corbett in Toledo. Mary graduated from Whitmer High School, Class of 1939. She worked as an accounting secretary for various companies, such as the railroad, J.C....
Richard J. Laraway
Nov 30, 2013
Richard J. "Dick" Laraway, age 71, of Temperance, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013 after a brief battle with leukemia. He was born on May 9, 1942 to James and Olga (Lustilla) Laraway in Warren, Ohio. Dick was a graduate of the University of Toledo where he received his Bachelor of Education and played football. He started his 35...
Jacques H. Gross, Jr.
Nov 29, 2013
Jacques (Jack) H. Gross, Jr., age 63, of Maumee, Ohio passed away November 29, 2013 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg. He was born August 3, 1950 in Toledo to Jacques Sr. and Ethel (Kovach). Jack was employed with the Riverside Hospital for more than 29 years retiring upon closing of the hospital. A talented musician, Jack played in a...
Thomas John Nowak
Nov 28, 2013
The Lord received into His arms Tom on Thanksgiving evening, November 28th, 2013. Tom was born to Katherine Tafelski Fisher on May 7, 1945 (D-Day). He was adopted by John and Mary Nowak. He attended grade school at St. Vincent de Paul and went on to graduate from St. Francis de Sales H.S. class of '63, then graduated from the...
Larry V. Cole
Nov 28, 2013
Larry V. Cole, 77, passed away on November 28, 2013. He was born on December 30, 1935 to the late Mary and Lonnie Cole in Johnson City, TN. Larry was a proud veteran of the Navy; he served from 1954-1958. He retired from Hydra-matic after 30 years. Larry was a devout Christian and was a member of Church of God...
Jessie M. Rieck
Nov 28, 2013
Services for Jessie M. Rieck, who passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013, were private. Survivors are her loving husband, Albert; son, James R. Kwiatkowski and Albert's daughter, Lynn (Richard) Whiting. Jessie retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Container Division in 1983 as records coordinator. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert W. Kwiatkowski; parents, Ray F. and May DeFrain,...
Joann Robinson
Nov 26, 2013
Joann Ruth "Robbie" Robinson, age 83, of Holland, passed away peacefully into God's open arms at Spring Meadows Nursing Facility in Holland, on November 26, 2013. She was an employee of U.T.M.C. for over 35 years as an LPN surgical nurse. She resided in Spring Meadows Nursing Facility since 2006 where her nurturing spirit had touched many lives and hearts....
Evelyn C. Herzog
Nov 26, 2013
Evelyn C. Herzog, age 82, of Holland, Ohio passed away November 26, 2013 at Heartland of Waterville, 3 days after her husband of 63 years, Frank. She was born May 19, 1931 in Toledo to Clare and Leona (Merritt) Farbrother. Evelyn was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and the world's best babysitter. Left to cherish...
Joshua James Burchett
Nov 25, 2013
Joshua J. "Josh" Burchett, age 33, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 25, 2013 in his home. He was born on November 16, 1980 to Gary Newton and Garriann Burchett in Monroe, Michigan. Josh was employed with Davie's Tree Service. He loved Nascar, the Detroit Red Wings and Michigan Football. Josh was on a bowling league and liked playing darts at...
Evelyn Marie Mix
Nov 25, 2013
Evelyn Marie "Mimi" Mix, age 90, of Toledo, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours on Monday, November 25, 2013 at Sunrise Senior Care Center. She was born on May 15, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio to Joseph and Eva (Bomia) Lundak. Mimi worked at The Commodore Perry Hotel as a banquet waitress for over 20 years,...
Dorthy H. Richter
Nov 24, 2013
Dorthy Pearl Hurst was born in Ranger, Texas, to Willis Marian and Mary Corinne (Bearden) Hurst. Dottie grew up in the oil fields of West Texas in a little town called Wink. She attended Texas Tech University, graduating in 1950 with a bachelor's degree in physical education and taught for two years in Crane and one year in Waxahachie. While...
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