Leo A. Knaggs, age 89, of Temperance, Michigan, passed away peacefully Monday, March 7th, 2011 at his home. He was born August 14th, 1921 to Raymond and Edna (Smith) Knaggs in Sylvania, Ohio. Leo was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army with the 37th Division 148th Infantry. During his service Leo was injured and was awarded a Purple Heart....

Catherine Geis, age 90, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, March 5th, 2011 at Sylvania Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 10th, 1920 to the late Anthony and Josephine Parson in Chicago, Illinois. Kaye was preceded in death by her husband, Albert "Smokey" Geis; son, James; sisters, Anne and Agnes. She is survived by her son, John (Theone) Geis...

Laurie (Kimura) Crawford, age 47, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 5, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 30, 1963, to Jack Kimura and Carolyn Peterson and was raised with two sisters and three brothers.Laurie graduated from Whitmer High School in 1982. She was very active and had many interests including playing...

Frank "Bud" Toy, age 94, a lifetime resident of Toledo, passed away Saturday, March 5th, 2011 at Foundation Care Center. He was born February 23rd, 1917 to Francis and Helen Toy in Toledo, Ohio. Bud was a graduate of Libby High School Class of 1935. He was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran serving as a Medic for the U.S. Marines....

Dean Dugay passed away on March 4th, 2011. He was born on January 28th, 1961 to Al and Marian Dugay. He is survived by his sisters, Susan and Marsha; and cousins from the Colwell and Portala Families. Dean will be missed by all who knew him. Private services.

Ronald J. "Ron" Kwapich, age 83, of Toledo passed away Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 surrounded by his loving wife at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. He was born March 27th , 1927 to James and Martha (Urbam) in Toledo. He married Virginia M. (Geiser) Kwapich on April 22, 1950 in Toledo and they spent 60 wonderful years together. Ron...

Owner of " Lil's Carryout", Lillian Bowland, 72, passed away on March 3rd, 2011 at Hospice with her husband, Les and best friend, Ina, by her side.Lillian and Les enjoyed their life helping others at their store, "Lil's Carryout" on South Erie Street. The store was famous for over 30 years for its pickles, fresh bologna and especially "penny candy"....

Alberta L. "Bert" (Mathews) Miller, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 5th, 1931 to Albert and Bessie (Ford) Mathews in Davenport, Oklahoma. Bert had a very welcoming and heartwarming spirit that enabled her to take care of her family. She will be remembered as...

Please publish in FRIDAY paperPlease use PHOTOPlease email a proof / quoteRichard D. "Rick" SalazarRichard D. "Rick" Salazar, age 64 of Toledo, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital, Toledo. He was born January 10th, 1947 to Ambrose and Lucille (Yglesias) Salazar in Toledo. Rick was employed with the Toledo Shipyard, AT&T (Ohio Bell) and...

Melody Connolly, 58, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2011.She graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelors Degree and was working towards her Masters. Melody worked for many years at Lucas County Children's Services, where she really enjoyed working with the children. She enjoyed spending her time, sketching, painting and working on portraits.She is survived by her children,...

George R. Wosta, 72, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 28, 2011.Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 36 years, Theresa; son, Timothy; daughter, Andrea (Jason) Coon; grandchildren, Ethan and Aaron Coon; sister, Judy (Darold) Ebersole.A Funeral Mass will begin Saturday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church, 1850 Airport Hwy.,...

Rose Connolly, 79, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 1, 2011.Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 60 years, Bob; children, James, Robert (Marlene), John, Walt (Sheryl); grandchildren, James, Danielle, Sean, Michelle, Nate, Natalie and 12 great-grandchildren.The family will receive guests Thursday from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd....

Loretta J. Stiltner, age 70 of Sylvania, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 27, 2011 at The Toledo Hospital. She was born on March 27, 1940 to William and Irene (Krauzer) Stiltner in Toledo. For many years Loretta managed Kurts bakery, she also worked for Champion Spark Plug and later started her own cleaning company, Cleaning by Loretta. In her spare...

Anthony J. Oberneder, age 69, of Maumee and formerly of Toledo, passed away Sunday, February 27th, 2011 at The University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born August 11th, 1941 to Anton and Anna (Altmanshofer) Oberneder in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tony was a graduate of Woodward High School, Class of 1960. He was also a U.S. Army Reservist. Tony was employed...

James E. "Bruce" Twigg, age 88 of Toledo passed away Friday, February 25, 2011 at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. He was born to Alfred and Lydia Twigg in Missouri on April 14, 1922. James married his loving wife, Grace B. (Miles) Twigg on July 2, 1942 and they spent 68 wonderful years...

Luella "Lou" Taylor, age 76, of Toledo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born February 18th, 1935 to Harvey and Edna (Worley) Goodremont in Adams Township, Ohio. Lou was in the cleaning business for more than 35 years. She owned her own cleaning company, "Lou's Cleaning"...

Six week old Mason Anthony Swan, newborn son of Pvt. Bruce A. Swan and Tabitha M. Hichborn-Swan passed away Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 at their home in Ft. Hood, Texas. He was born January 5th, 2011 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital, Toledo. Mason leaves to cherish his memory his loving parents, Bruce and Tabitha; sister, Aveona and brother Trenton.The family...

Michael E. Baker, age 56, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born September 3rd, 1954 to William and Pansy "Hilda" (Watkins) Baker in Toledo. Mike was self employed for more than 20 years in the Heating and Air Conditioning Industry with several area contracting companies. He enjoyed fishing and bowling...

Kathleen Parks (Lehaney)(Hamilton) Kathleen Parks (Lehaney)(Hamilton), age 61, passed away Monday, February 21, 2011. She was born May 28, 1949 to Raymond and Mildred (Morris) Parks in Toledo. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Raymond. She is survived by her mother, Mildred Parks; children Erin (Jennifer) Lehaney and Andrea Lehaney; siblings, Pamela (Bob) Miller, Kim (Lynn) Parks, Deborah...

Roy W. Sorrell Sr., age 72 of Toledo passed away Monday, February 21, 2011. He was born July 21, 1938 to Roy H. and Carrie (Bell) Sorrell in Rush County, Indiana. Roy proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy Air Force for 4 years and he then graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor Degree in Business. After...