Sharon A. Miller, age 55, a longtime resident of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, April 4th, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born August 20th, 1955 to Hubert and Cordie (Pennycuff) Pedigo in Jamestown, Tennessee. Sharon was employed with ProMedica for 25 years working at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio and then Bay Park Hospital in Oregon, Ohio. When...

Robert J. Chester II, age 60, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, April 3rd, 2011. He was born on August 15, 1950.Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Helen. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Amy; daughters, Michelle L. Chester, Kelly L. (Jimmy) McCune, Christa M. (Adam) Jiamachello; sister, Barbara A. Chester; grandchildren, Beth,...

Brent Kahler, age 63, a longtime resident of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, March 31st, 2011 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital. He was born February 27th, 1948 to Dr. Lyle and Stella (Finn) Kahler in Toledo. Brent was a graduate of Bowsher High School, Class of 1966 and continued his studies at the University of Toledo receiving a Degree in...

Betty J. Vendemo, age 83, of Sylvania passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 28, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. She was born November 27, 1927 to Earl and Eleanor (Weakley) Stickels in Toledo. She married Isidoro Vendemo in 1947 and before his passing, they had spent 57 years together. Betty enjoyed spending...

Richard T. "Dick" Knott Sr., age 73, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2011 at Ebeid Hospice Residence. He was born on May 29, 1937 to Jesse and Anne (Fillian) Knott in Fremont. Dick married Carolyn E. (Pugh) Knott and this June they would have celebrated their Golden Anniversary. He worked for over 25 years as a...

Scott J. Knestrick, age 53, of Toledo, passed away Friday, March 25th, 2011 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born May 8th, 1957 to James and Joyce (Cousino) Knestrick in Toledo, Ohio. Scott was employed with Decorative Panels International for more than 32 years. He was an avid Miami Dolphins fan supporting them faithfully. Scott also followed...

Vicki Carone, age 72, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 7, 1938 to Nelles and Florence (Williams) Metz in Toledo. Vicki was a graduate of Maumee High School. She then attended Riverside Nursing School, graduating in 1960. Vicki was employed as a...

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...