Robert L. "Bob" Hill, age 62, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the University Of Toledo Medical Center. He was born on June 29, 1949 to Wilfred and Rosemary (Klinker) Hill in Toledo. Bob was the owner and operator of Hill Irrigation and had previously done vending in Michigan. He was a past member of the...

Sandra Lee Miller, age 62, of Delta, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011 in her home. She was born on May 3, 1949 to Lawrence and Nancy Miller in Toledo. Sandra was a graduate of Sylvania High School in 1967. She worked most of her adult life for the Kressege Company. Sandra was the 1st woman in the Northwest Ohio...

Donald M. Lampe, age 88, passed away Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 at Sylvania Care and Rehabilitation Center in Sylvania. He was born September 1st, 1922 to James and Lillian (Kling) Lampe. Donald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and he attended medical school at the University of Michigan. At Donald's request there will be no services.

Ronald B. Stewart passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the age of 70 after a long illness. He graduated from Jessup W. Scott High School and was an honorably discharged veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his father, Bennie Stewart; grandmother, Nellie Harris; aunt, Johnnie Mae Garcia and brother, Donald...

Norman P. Yard, Jr., age 63, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born July 30th, 1947 to Norman P. and Betty L. (Carlin) Yard, Sr. in Toledo. Norman served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. He went on to service in the Air National Guard for an additional 26...

Doris A. Meinke, age 82, of Toledo, passed away Monday, June 27th, 2011 at Lake Park Nursing Home. She was born January 15th, 1929 to Carl and Clara (Neumann) Syring in Duluth, Minnesota. Doris was a English teacher for a local grade school in Minnesota for many years. She was an avid cook and was a member of the Gourmet...

Surrounded by his loving family, John L. Morris, Sr., age 72, of Northwood, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011 at Bay Park Hospital. He was born on April 16, 1939 to Homer and Mary (Longridge) Morris in Dearborn, Michigan. John was employed with Coy Kendall Greenhouses for 30 years and then worked with Lakewood Greenhouses for the last 20 years....

Paul E. Luker, age 54, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was born on August 5, 1956 to Charles Merryman and Frances Luker. Paul was a Barber for many years until retiring. He was very active in arts, crafts, ceramics and crocheting. Paul loved to garden and spend time with his...

Novella L. Benge Smith, age 74, of Whitehouse, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 26th, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born March 21st, 1937 to Robert and Irene (Zieman) Vernon in Buffalo, New York. Novella was an animal advocate and the founder of Save-a-Pet. She served as a nanny for 15 years and also owned the former...

Kenneth F. "Ken" Budzinski, age 86, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at home. He was born on June 13, 1925 to Stanley and Emma (Anderson) Budzinski in Toledo. Ken was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country proudly during WWII. He was employed with Libbey Owens Ford as a millwright for over 30 years before...

Delores "Dee" Farmer, age 83, a longtime resident of Toledo, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 26th, 2011 at her home. She was born January 24th, 1928 to Earl and Dorothy (Schenk) Berry in Struthers, Ohio. Dee was employed with the former Tillison Manufacturing for many years. Dee enjoyed golfing, bowling and dancing. She also enjoyed socializing at...

Rose Chandler, age 98, of Toledo passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 at Franciscan Care Center. She was born on December 17, 1912 to Louis and Julia (Komyati) Horvath in Seward, Pennsylvania. Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Yolanda, Lydia and Violet; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Ashley H. "Pat" Fitzpatrick, age 82, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, June 25th, 2011 at Harborside of Point Place. He was born April 15th, 1929 to Alva and Marie (Smith) Fitzpatrick in Ft. Benning, Georgia. Pat was a former longtime resident of Columbus, but has resided in Toledo with his wife and family for more than 40 years. He graduated...

Jerry J. Watkins, 63, Vietnam Veteran, passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2011. He enjoyed camping and sight-seeing. Jerry was hard-working and dependable. He will be missed by all who knew him.Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Patricia; mother, Pat Garza of Gibsonburg and brothers and sisters; kids, J.R. (Sondra), Shelli, Skipper, Jenna (Eric); nine grandchildren and...

Gussie Lee (Colbert) Robinson born January 8, 1932, passed this life in the comforts of her home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Gussie was employed and retired from the Lucas County Department of Jobs and Family Services after assisting others for over three decades. With her free time she was an avid gardener. Gussie was a...

Betty Jo Blankenship, age 78, a longtime resident of Toledo, passed away Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 at Whitehouse Country Manor. She was born July 13th, 1932 to James David and Clara Pearl (Arnett) Moses in Jellico, Tennessee. Betty was a Teachers Aid with Toledo Public Schools, teaching at Glenwood Elementary for many years. She was an avid quilter and seamstress,...

Richard E. Piriczky, 79, of Toledo, died on June 22, 2011. Born in Toledo during the Depression, a Hungarian brought up in the close Ethnic neighborhood of Birmingham. An average student who answered the call of the Air Force at seventeen before he graduated high school, like many of his friends. Richard left Toledo to enter into a conflict halfway...

Violet Frick, age 82, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born on September 30, 1928 to Francis and Emma (Hudson) Cornes in Toledo. Violet was employed at Libbey Glass and then CJ Bricks for many years. She loved to play Bingo and cards. Violet loved nothing more than spending time...

Ethel L. Stamper, age 71, passed into Jesus waiting arms on Monday, June 20, 2011 after a long illness. She was born on September 24, 1939 to William Willbur and Ethel (Ulmer) Eshliman in Toledo. Ethel attended Scott High School and later Stautzenberger College. She was an avid reader and believed books could take you anywhere and teach mostly anything....

Mario V. Avila, age 64, of Toledo, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 19th, 2011 at The University of Toledo Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 20th, 1946 to Saturnino and Consuelo (Viera) Avila in Maumee, Ohio. Mario was a U.S. Army Veteran serving his country proudly in Vietnam. He retired from Chrysler...