Richard D. Sroczynski, of Toledo, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 31, 2011. He was born February 19, 1935, to Joseph T. and Jeanette F. (Oleksiak) Sroczynski in Toledo. Richard graduated from Macomber High School in 1954, and he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 137th Military Police. He married Shirley J. (Berger)...

James C. "Jim" Ferguson, age 73 of Toledo was called home on Saturday, January 29, 2011 after a long battle with Dementia with Lewy Bodies. He was born December 7, 1937 to Fred and Clara (Kurth) Ferguson in Toledo. On July 25, 1959 James married Delores (Strayer) Ferguson in Toledo and together they spent 51 wonderful years. Jim was employed...

Loralei J. Torres, age 72 of Toledo passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at Mercy St. Charles Hospital with her family by her side. She was born April 8, 1938 to Arthur and Ruth (Brewer) McFarland. Loralei was an avid bingo player, playing whenever she had the chance. In her spare time she enjoyed watching soap operas, especially Young and...

Elizabeth Grace Ryan, age 89, was carried up to Heaven by the angels on Saturday, January 22, 2011. She was born on July 26, 1921 to Bessie and Adrian Anglin in Philippi, West Virginia. Elizabeth was a homemaker and wonderful cook, always finding new ways to cook potatoes, including potato candy. She loved country music, Bingo and spending time with...

Robert J. Smithers, age 84, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and family on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Avalon by Otterbein in Monclova. He was the only child of Robert and Helen (King) Smithers, born at home on January 16, 1927 in Bad Axe, Michigan. He attended Wernert Elementary and Macomber Vocational School. Robert's true passion in life...

Harriett E. Collins, age 90, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 at St. Therese Nursing Home, New Hope, Minnesota. She was born February 18th, 1920 to William and Grace (Gorgas) Hilliard in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Harriett was a bookkeeper and cashier with the Kroger Company for many years. In addition to her parents, Harriett was preceded...

Howard A. Justice, age 86 of Toledo passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 22, 2011 surrounded by his loving family at Bay Park Community Hospital. He was born March 3, 1924 to Milton and Rosa Mae (Sarver) Justice in Rossford. Howard worked at Interlake Iron for over 30 years as a crane operator, later retiring. His family will remember him as...

Robert W. Rohr, age 78, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born November 27th, 1932 to Harvey and Pauline (Rogers) Rohr in Toledo. Robert was a graduate of Clay High School. He married Fern B. Ellsworth on February 28th, 1953 and spent many wonderful years together. Robert worked for the...

Richard L. Venia, age 79, passed away on Thursday, January 20th, 2011 with his loving family at his side, from complications of diabetes and kidney failure. At his request his body was cremated at Newcomer funeral Home with his ashes being placed in 2 mason jars. "I want to see out and watch everyone", he said to his family, "You...

Douglas R. Shuff, age 51, a longtime resident of Toledo, passed away of an apparent heart attack, Thursday, January 20th, 2011 at his home. He was born November 11, 1959 to Richard and Frances (Puccetti) Shuff in Toledo. Doug received his training as a Journeyman Tool & Die maker and was employed with Ort Tool & Die for over ten...

Margaret "Marge" Morris, age 84, passed away in her home, peacefully in her bed on January 21, 2011.Marge was preceded in death by her loving husband, Phillip W. Morris.Left to cherish her memory are her devoted children, Susan L. Smith, Mark W. Morris; best friend, Ginnie Whitten and many other dear friends.Prayer services will start at 10:30 at the Funeral...

John T. Orner, age 63 of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 17, 2011. He was born November 7, 1947 to Ralph and Elizabeth (Sterr) Orner in Toledo. John married Peggy (Godfrey) Orner on June 17, 1967 in Toledo and together they spent 43 wonderful years. John worked at Gerlinger Equipment for 41 years as a warehouse manager. In...

Walter S. SmithWalter S. Smith, age 83, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 at University of Toledo Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Walter A. and Margaret J. Smith.Walter enlisted in the United States Army in 1946 and was stationed in Germany.He retired from Cleveland Plant & Flower Co. Wholesale Florists as the...

Larry G. ClarkLarry G. Clark, age 67 of Toledo passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born September 27, 1943 to Louis and Martha (Whicker) Clark in Toledo. Larry was a 1961 graduate of Macomber High School and the Salutatorian of his class. He proudly served his country in...

Arthur L. Peterson, age 83, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 16th, 2011 at Hickory Ridge Nursing Center, Temperance, Michigan, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born April 7th, 1927 to Harold and Agnes Peterson in Toledo, Ohio. After graduating from DeVilbiss High School, Art served with the U.S. Navy. Upon returning, he trained as an...

Richard M. "Dick" Pfeifer, age 77 of Lambertville, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, January 15th, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 4th, 1933 to Arthur and Alice (Basilius) Pfeifer in Toledo. Dick married Juanita L. (Weirich) Pfeifer on September 17th, 1977 and together they spent 33 wonderful years. He was a 1953 graduate...

Lorenzo A. Diaz Sr., age 78 of Toledo passed away Friday, January 14, 2011surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 5, 1932 to Bernardo and Maria (Arcos) Diaz in San Antonio, Texas. For over 27 years Lorenzo worked for Ford Motor Company as a welder, later retiring in 1994. He was preceded in death by his parents; son,...

Ronald L. "Ron" Adlington, age 71, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo with his family by his side. He was born December 23, 1939 to Clarence "Buck" and Juanita (Sheets) Adlington in Toledo, Ohio. He was a graduate of Whitmer High School and following high school he went to work for Chrysler Jeep....

John "Scott" O'Konski, age 48 of Toledo, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 12th, 2011. He was born on October 24th, 1963 to David C. and Patricia J. (Riley) O'Konski. Scott worked at Chrysler Jeep for 24 years and during his spare time he enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. Several considered him a quiet hero...