Stephen E. Cook, age 62, of Sylvania Twp., peacefully departed this world on Friday, January 21, 2011, in his Florida home after a long, difficult battle with lung cancer.Steve will be forever missed by Debbie, his wife of 27 years and daughter,Stephanie. Also surviving Steve are sons, Matt and Chris; brothers, Bill, Mike,Bob; sisters, Gloria, Judy, Trish, Linda; 58 grandchildren,...

Robert J. "Bob" Beebe, age 90, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Lutheran Home at Toledo. He was born on July 25, 1920 to Raymond and Eva (Addison) Beebe in Toledo. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving his country proudly during WWII. He was on the destroyers, U.S.S. Chevalier and the U.S.S. Ingraham....

James E. "Jim" St. Julian, age 73 of Toledo passed away surrounded by his loving family at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011. He was born January 28th, 1938 to Edward and Violet (Jahns) St. Julian in Toledo. Jim was a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High School and he owned J & R Painting...

Zoe (Gioia) Hadjivasilis-Curtessi, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 22, 2011. She was born on September 14, 1914 in Tripoli, Libya. Zoe immigrated to the U.S. in December of 1971 and later became a U.S. Citizen. She was an accomplished seamstress and above all a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. For the last 21 years...

Chalmers Dewey "Duke" Wright, Jr. , age 71, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Lake Park, Sylvania. He was born on September 17, 1939 to Chalmers Sr. and Sheldon (Hanger) Wright in Orlando, Florida. Duke was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving his country proudly during Vietnam. He was employed with Ford Motor Company as...

Tammy K. Merritt, age 41, of Toledo, passed away Friday, March 18th, 2011 at her home. She was born August 30th, 1969 to Larry and Teresa (Norris) Neeley in Toledo. Tammy is survived by her special friend and companion, Curtis Vinson; her daughter, Amber Merritt and special friend, Jake; her precious grandson, Jayden Merritt; parents, Larry and Teresa Neeley and...

Sharon L. Rice, age 66 of Toledo, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 21, 2011. She was born on March 9, 1945 to William and Hazel Myers in Toledo. Sharon's pride and joy were her grandchildren, they were very precious to her and she loved spending time with them. She is survived by her loving husband...

Carol E. Rathbun, age 59, of Toledo, passed away March 18th, 2011 at her home. She was born December 4th, 1951 to Gerald and Dorothy (Schaefer) Finn in Toledo, Ohio. Carol was employed with the Imaging Group, through Lott Industries in connection with the Lucas County Courts for several years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Tom. Some of their...

Jerry Edelstein, 78, died on March 18, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Born October 27, 1932 to Harry and Peggy Edelstein, who both predeceased him, Jerry was a lifelong resident of Toledo, Ohio and attended Calvin Woodward High School; he retired from Libbey Glass after 32 years. He was a veteran serving in Japan and Korea in the armed...

Sally J. Morris, age 69, of Toledo, passed away Friday, March 18th, 2011.She was the past president of R.V.Y.C. Auxiliary. Sally is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Allan; children, Scott, A.R.; step-daughter, Sherri; brothers, Tim and Steve Ledbetter and many grandchildren.The family will receive guests Sunday from 2-8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900)....

Georgia L. Taylor, age 75, of Toledo, passed away, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born on September 11, 1935 to Lawrence and Margaret (Gribbon) Quinn in Toledo. Georgia loved games of all kinds. She was an excellent cook and baker and also enjoyed reading. Georgia had a one of a kind sense of...

Richard L. "Rick" Page, age 50 Toledo passed away unexpectedly , Tuesday, March 15, 2011. He was born May 29, 1960 to Royal and Catherine (Smith) Page in Toledo. Rick was a dedicated and loyal Manager for A-1 Accurate Limo Company and he enjoyed working with the public tremendously. He enjoyed spending time with his precious grandchildren. Rick's family will...

James M. Harlan, age 57, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, March 13th, 2011 at his home. He was born December 9th, 1953 to Melvin and Carol (Schassaberger) Harlan in Toledo, Ohio. Jimmy was employed with Chrysler for more than 32 years. He was also a longtime member of The Deaf Club of Toledo. Jimmy was an avid bowler active on...

Katherine L. Vallance, age 91, a longtime resident of Temperance, Michigan and formerly of Erie and Ida, Michigan areas, passed away Monday, March 14th, 2011 at Foundation Park Care Center, Toledo. She was born May 2, 1919 to William and Luella (Young) Marks in Napoleon, Ohio. Katherine was employed with Libbey Glass for more than 20 years. She was an...

Gilbert Lawrence Sr., age 66 of Toledo passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 12, 2011 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born November 28, 1944 to Warren Lawrence and Margaret (Kessler) Miller in Toledo. Gilbert was a lifelong insurance agent in Toledo and also the owner of House of Insurance. For 10 years he also was the owner and publisher of...

Catherine J. "Cathy" Wolff, age 54 of Toledo, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. She lived her life to the fullest, always marching head on to the tasks that were given to her. Cathy became an RN and even though her career was cut short due to...

Mark Scott Krohn went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2011. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 10, 1974 to Larry and Wonedia Krohn. Mark worked for Seagate Roofing for 14 years as a subcontractor. He enjoyed racing all-terrain ATV vehicles, watching UFC fights, playing video games and spending time with his family and friends. Mark...

Lois R. Precht, age 78 of Toledo passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born June 10, 1932 to Edward and Nellie (Rose) Sparks in Dayton, Ohio. Lois was a graduate of Whitmer High School, Class of 1950. She married Irvin D. Precht on May 8, 1954...

James "Jimmy" Pettaway, 74, passed away peacefully on March 8th, 2011.He was born on November 23rd, 1936 to the late Jim and Ida Pettaway.Jimmy is preceded in death by his brothers, Willie, David, Eugene, Saul, Joseph, Major, Richard; sisters, Rebecca, Mary and Carolyn. He is survived by his sisters, Ida (Joe) Davis, Ruby Butler. Special thanks to friends and caregivers,...

Charles Browne, age 61, of Toledo passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Flower Hospital. He was born March 28, 1949 to Dr. Kenneth and Kathryn (Croll) Browne in Toledo. Charles was raised in Whitehouse, Ohio and graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 1966. He served in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1983. Charles was a lifetime...