Marietta F. "MeMaw" Bernhard Marietta F. Bernhard, age 96, of Toledo, passed away Friday, June 12th, 2009 at Darlington House. One of 8 children Marietta was born July 25th, 1912 in Toledo, Ohio. She was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years. Marietta enjoyed family gatherings playing board games and bowling. She was a loving mother and grandmother...

Russell H. Combs, age 84, of Northwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 11th, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, surrounded by his loving niece, Cindy Webb and nephew, Timothy Combs. He was born March 30th, 1925 to Alex and Jesse (Stepp) Combs in Huntington, West Virginia. Russell moved to the Toledo area in 1955 where he met and...

On June 11, 2009 a shining light was extinguished as the Lord came to ease the struggle for William M. Buckles, 69 of Toledo, OH. He was born to Lewis and Beatrice Buckles on Oct. 24, 1939. He graduated from Scott High School in 1958 and married the love of his life, Barbara, in 1959 and would have been celebrating...

Mary Evelyn Layman, age 70, passed away Friday, June 12th, 2009 at Ridgewood Manor, Maumee. She was born October 7th, 1938 to Harley Lee and Nola Mae (Taylor) Drake in Toledo, Ohio. Mary owned and operated Galena New & Used Goods Store. When she was young she was a lifeguard, she sang at the civil auditorium, the grand opening of...

Jessie L. Knakiewicz, age 65, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 10th, 2009. She was born March 24th, 1944 to John and Hulings (West) Vannes.On September 14th, 1963 Jessie married the love of her life Wallace "Jim" Knakiewicz, who survives her. Jessie was a devoted stay-at-home mother. in addition to her husband, Wally Knakiewicz, Jessie is survived by her daughters, Lori...

Keith Clark, age 50, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Flower Hospital. He was born May 13, 1959 to Joseph and Betty Clark in Toledo. Keith was an outdoorsman. He loved fishing, gardening, riding his bike and camping in Northern Michigan. Keith was an avid reader. He was lovingly known as Uncle Knucklehead to his nieces and...

Richard L. McCutcheon, age 82, of Delta, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Defiance Hospice Center. He was born August 2, 1926 to Roy and Minnie (Krontz) in Butler, Indiana. Richard was a fork lift driver with the Dura Corporation for 32 years before retiring in 1983. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World...

James "Jim" Mayberry, age 43, of Toledo, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born on December 26, 1965 to Gary and Claudia (King) Mayberry in Toledo. Jim enjoyed fishing, playing pool and working on cars. He was an avid racing fan and scale modeler. Jim loved nothing more than spending time...

Paula Jo Yarger, age 41, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 at Flower Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 2, 1967 to Paul and Mary Jo (Kruse) Frohlich in Toledo. Paula was a 1985 graduate of Bedford High School. She went on to attend the The University of Toledo, where she was a member...

Annie G. Van Etten, age 83, formerly of Toledo, passed away December 22, 2008, in San Diego, California. She was born October 7th, 1925, to George and Mary Jane Lawson in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Annie enjoyed crocheting, reading, snowmobiling and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents Annie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J....

Rita M. (Muszynski) Sirilo, age 80, of Toledo, passed away Monday, June 8th, 2009 peacefully, as the longest survivor of ovarian cancer. She was born September 17th, 1928 to Theodore and Thersa (Szymanski) Muszynski in Toledo. By her example, Rita taught the world how to live a joyful and loving life with a chronic and debilitating illness while still giving...

Verla J. Geller, age 83, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2009 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 5, 1926 to Elmer and Latrilla Keith. Verla was an independent owner of cabs with Black and White Cab Company for over 30 years. She was an avid bingo player, never...

James T. "Jay Bird" Young, age 76, of Sylvania, passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2009 at Ebeid Hospice, Flower Hospital Campus. He was born on March 30, 1933 to Harry and Rebecca (Alford) Young in Lay Co., Kentucky. Jay owned and operated J&V Construction Company for many years, he then was a welder with City Auto Stamping for 20...

Boleslaw "Bill" Orzechowski, age 88, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Lake Park Comfort Care. He was born November 17, 1920 in Kielce, Poland. Bill met Emmi Reichenaur and they were married on June 26, 1948 in Hamburg, Germany. Then on July 21, 1951 he and Emmi moved to the United States. Bill worked as a...

On June 4, 2009, M. Budd Webster reached the end of a long, productive, and fulfilling life. Born June 22, 1916 in Churubusco, Indiana, to Byron Waldo Webster and Jessie Lee, he grew up on a farm in Arcola, IN, where he graduated from Arcola High School. In 1934 he moved with his parents and four brothers to a stock...

Judith C. Martin, age 73, of Sylvania, passed away Sunday, May 31st, 2009 at Flower Hospital. She was born March 12th, 1936 to Clarence W. and Dorothy (Theiss) Hawkey in Barbarton, Ohio. Judy was a telephone operator employed with Flower Hospital, retiring in 2005. Before moving to Toledo, Judy was a longtime resident of Akron, Ohio and a graduate of...

James "Jim" Frueh, age 62, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, May 28, 2009. He was born March 7, 1947 to Arthur and Virginia (Staples) Frueh in Lima, Ohio. Jim worked in the family ran Bakery for many years in Lima. In Toledo he was employed with Centre Supermarket and for the last 10 years, Cub Foods, where he retired...

Clara C. Perzynski, age 93, of Lambertville, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 16, 1915 to Joseph and Frances (Skibinski) Rybarczyk in Toledo. Clara attended Central Catholic High School. She was a member of the former St. Anthony Catholic Church and currently a member at Blessed...

Jacqueline M. "Jacque" McDonald, age 79, of Holland, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Lake Park Comfort Care. She was born February 14, 1930 to Donald and Harriett (Hilton) Holmes in Toledo. Jacque was an avid reader. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Jacque will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved...

Rebecca "Becky" L. Gearhart Rebecca "Becky" L. Gearhart passed away unexpectedly, in her sleep on May 25th, 2009 at the young age of 44. She was born to Robert and Janice McFate on July 10th, 1964. Becky was a very loving, caring and devoted sister, mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed reading, partying, gardening, Cancun and spending time with...