Norma Jean Gould Harrison, age 82, of Toledo, formerly a resident of Luther Crest, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters, Tuesday, December 7th, 2010. She was born September 21st, 1928 to William C. and Helen J. (Franklin) Poulin in Toledo. Norma enjoyed special times with her daughters shopping and going out to eat. She truly cherished the time she...

Joy Marie Kinsman, age 23, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 1st, 2010. She was born in Toledo on May 13th, 1987 to Jon and Cheryl (Swisher) Kinsman. Joy lived her life with love, laughter and such exuberance and was always willing to give 100%. She loved cooking, cake decorating, hair design, music of all kinds, drawing and painting....

Oliver went to be with Jesus at 9:20 a.m., December 1st, 2010, peacefully and with grace. He valiantly and heroically endured the brain cancer that took his life. He was blessed to be able to remain at home until just two days before the Lord lifted him. It never stopped him from doing what he knew to be right, true...

Herbert R. Laffartha Jr., age 57 of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 30, 2010. He was born December 5, 1952 to Herbert and Norma (Mercer) Laffartha Sr . in Toledo. Herbert worked at Davis Metals for a number of years and he proudly served in the U. S. Navy on the Saratoga SCA 60, 7th Fleet during the Vietnam...

Ora Mae Keesee, age 89, of Sylvania, passed away Sunday, November 28th, 2010 at Kingston Care Center. She was born July 19th, 1921 in Man, West Virginia. Ora was a longtime member of Calvary Bible Chapel and a Past Secretary and member of Local 11 Retirees Union. Ora was also an accomplished seamstress and a wonderful cook.In addition to mother,...

Theresa M. Krieg, age 35, beloved mom, daughter, sister, wife and friend passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 27, 2010. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Theresa's never ending love of life and tenacity made her one of the most special and spiritual beings to anyone that had the privilege to...

Robert A. "Cookie" Cook, age 80, of Sylvania, passed away Friday, November 26th, 2010 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born July 21st, 1930 to Carl Joseph and Helen Beatrice (Blakley) Cook in Toledo. Bob was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War serving on the USS Missouri. He was employed at The Ford Motor Company for...

Douglas A. Fox, age 48, of Hudson, Michigan passed away Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 at his cottage on Posey Lake. He was born February 6th, 1962 to Gordon J. and Ann Fox in Toledo. Doug was employed with Quick Print of Hawaii, LBA Graphics and IPC for several years. He was also a 32 Degree Mason and a former Temple...

Kenneth L. "Ken" Floriana, age 77 of Sylvania, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Flower Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 15, 1933 to Alfred R. and Violet S. (Rutherford) Floriana in Oak Harbor, Ohio. Kenneth married Donna J. (Puls) Floriana on May 18, 1958 in Toledo and together they spent...

Barbara J. Strong, age 75 of Toledo passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 21, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 20, 1935 to Walter and Alberta (Seal) Tilton in Port Clinton, Ohio. Barbara worked for Purex Manufacturing, formerly known as Sinclair Manufacturing for a number of years. She later retired from Gladieux Food Service, a subsidiary of...

Fern A. Bismark, age 74, of Sylvania, passed away Sunday, November 21st, 2010 at her home. She was born November 27th, 1935 to Roy and Verna (Williams) Callicoat in Huntington, West Virginia. Fern and her late husband Bill owned and operated the Brown Fox Café, on Laskey and Jackman Roads for several years. She was also a talented seamstress and...

James A. Huth, age 77 passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, November 14, 2010 surrounded by his closest family members. He was born December 22, 1932 to Lester and Helen (Turner) Huth in Fostoria, Ohio. James proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and he graduated from Dayton University in 1954 with a degree in...

Otto Kniffke, age 85 of Toledo passed away Friday, November 19, 2010. He was born September 28, 1925 on a farm in East Prussia, Germany. He was drafted in the Army and during his time he was wounded in Monte Cassino. When he landed in Erlangen, Germany he met his wife Margaret (Schwarzbach) and they married at the House of...

Larry E. Bailey, age 72, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, November 18th, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 4th, 1938 to Willis and Betty (Hallett) Bailey in Delta, Ohio. Larry graduated from Maumee High School, receiving 9 letters in several sports. He was an Inductee into the Maumee High School Hall of Fame 2008-09 for his many sporting...

Calvin J. "Cal" Courtney, age 75, formerly from Deshler, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 surrounded by his loving family at The University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born August 20, 1935 to Paul and Ida Mae (Hunter) in Deshler, Ohio. Cal married Doris (Duffey) Courtney from Bloomville on November 11, 1956, recently celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary. After...

Ray J. Allen, Jr., age 89, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 at Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania. He was born December 6th, 1920 to Ray J. and Ethel May (Capron) Allen, Sr. in Wayne, Ohio. Ray was a carpenter by trade, which he enjoyed for more than 50 years and he was a life member of United Brotherhood...

Salome "Sally" Cruz, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday November 15th, 2010. She was born October 22nd, 1920 to Ancelmo and Ascencion (Herrera) Campos in Mt. Harris, Colorado. Sally served as a World War II Veteran on the home-front to protect her country. She was honored by the Veteran of Foreign Wars of the United States on May 29th,...

William R. "Bill" Kennedy, age 91, surrounded by his loving children joined his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 15, 2010. Bill was born June 25, 1919 to James John and Margaret (Doyle) Kennedy in Canton, Ohio. He was born into a family of seven children and was very proud of his Irish heritage. It was Bill's mother, Margaret, who was...

Shirley E. Maxfield, age 88, formerly of Toledo, passed away Friday, November 12th, 2010 at Hillsdale Community Health Center. She was born October 26th, 1922 to William and Emma (Matthewson) Beebe in Manito, Illinois. Shirley was a longtime retail clerk with the former Tiedtke's and she was also employed with Netcraft . She was a 72 year member of the...