Patricia M. McCarthy Ciepichal, age 80, passed away on November 28, 2009 after a long illness. A Toledo native, Patricia was the youngest of five daughters born of the union of Maurice and Francis Boyle McCarthy, all of whom preceded her in death. She was a 1947 graduate of Notre Dame Academy, where she was an active alumna for many...

Grace E. MacklenarOur mother Grace Macklenar of Toledo, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on November 24th, 2009. She was born on February 21st, 1919 in Walbridge, Ohio, the fourth child of Rose Marie (Harste) and Floyd Suter. Our mother was a stay-at-home mom for the three of us; then in the early 1960's she and Dad bought...

Gregory Alan Frankhouse, age 44, of Toledo, died Sunday, November 29th, 2009 at St. Charles Mercy Hospital. He was born March 16th, 1965 to Dale S. and Ethel Frankhouse, Sr. in Toledo. Greg was a 1983 graduate of Lake High School.Greg was preceded in death by his father, Dale S. Frankhouse, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Ethel R....

Chestene Rokicki, age 93, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Lake Park Care Center. Chestene was a very elegant, beautiful woman who loved ballroom dancing. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. Chestene was a great cook and loved to entertain. She just loved life and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by...

James "Jim" Skeeters, age 57, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, November 9th, 2009. He was born May 24th, 1952 to Floyd and Geraldine (Ingram) Skeeters in Lancaster, California. Jim enjoyed his John Wayne and Clint Eastwood movies and Nascar, but his pride and joy was his family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by...

On Friday, November 27th, 2009 heaven opened it gates to another angel. Joyce "Peg" Dixon passed away at the Toledo Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born September 2nd, 1930 to Arthur and Mazie (Jackson) Swanger in Fremont, Ohio. Peg was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, cherishing the time she spent with her family. She enjoyed...

Catherine White, age 98, of Lambertville, Michigan, passed away Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at her home. She was born July 6th, 1911 to William and Mary (Ryan) Chinni in Toledo. Catherine was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was also a longtime parishioner of Little Flower Catholic Church and a recent member of Our Lady of Mt....

Julia Bilenski, age 102, passed away to be with the lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. On November 27, 1906 she was born to Julian and Katherine Kozlowski in Warsaw, Poland. Survivors include her sister, Sophie Sitek; nieces, Rita Szumigala, Elaine (Joe) Rynn, Kate Zaborowski, and Sharon (Chuck) Dendinger; great-niece, Julie (Jeff) Wilson; great-nephews, Frank (Jane) Szumigala and David (Judy)...

John A. Taylor, age 67, passed away, Friday, November 20, 2009. He was born March 8, 1942 to Arthur Lewis and Helen Marie Taylor in Toledo, Ohio. Survivors include his loving wife of 27 years, Cecilia (Mears) Taylor; five children, Greg (Leah) Taylor, Tim (Heidi) Taylor, Stacy (Greg) Hammer, Terry (David) Jeffers, Jim (Ruth) Markwood; nine grandchildren, Tony, Allison, Kalee,...

Russell G. Cox Sr., age 81, of Toledo, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009. Survivors include, his loving wife of 38 years, Donna (Prickett) Cox, nine children; Russell (Lenah) Cox Jr., Sally, Steve (Cathy) Cox, Cheryl (Rick) Zattau, Peggy Wagner, Kenny (Jeanne) Dukeshire, Karen (Bill) Ruckreigle, Teri (Tracy) Davis, Michelle (Chris) Krum; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (June) Cox;...

Eugene 'Gene' A. Riegle, age 58, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at his home. Gene was born on October 16, 1951 to Earl L. and Marie H. (Gill) Riegle in East Chicago, Indiana. Survivors include his loving wife of 33 years, Sandra; three children, Sarah, Adam, and Craig; one brother, Charles Riegle of Denver, Colorado. A private family gathering...

Melvin R. Brode, age 68, lost his battle with cancer Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. Mel was born June 24th, 1941 to Melvin and Marian (Richards) Brode in Toledo. During his years at Rogers High School he was a star halfback and wrestler. Mel became a Journeyman Tool & Dye Maker and Mould Maker working...

Harry L. Lingo, Jr., 84, of Toledo, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 18, 2009 at Windhaven Elder Care, Temperance, Michigan. Harry was born on July 13, 1925 to Mildred and Harry L. Lingo, Sr. in Sylvania, Ohio. Harry attended Burnham High School, leaving before graduation to enlist in the Navy and defend our country during WWII. He was most...

Dorothy Diller Sidwell of Ottawa Hills, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. Survivors include, daughter, Diana Roll, grandchildren, Allyson Roll and Jonathan (Celeste) Roll, and four great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death is her husband, C.M. Sidwell, parents, brother, Richard Diller, and half-sister, Eva Wideman. Dorothy was a talented pianist, organist, and vocalist and she was...

Durlene M. Lawrence, age 74, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born May 16th, 1935 to Robert and Madeline (Shoemaker) Kurtz in McComb, Ohio. Durlene was employed with The Toledo Hospital for many years. She was a wonderful homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing and caring for her family. Holidays were...

Mary Boyer, age 86, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born October 1st, 1923 to Frank and Anna (Schemmler) Miller. Mary was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, cherishing the time she was able to spend with her family and friends. She was employed with General Motors for a short...

Florence D. Stump Age 82, of Perrysburg, passed away, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Lake Park in Sylvania. She was born April 21, 1927 in Toledo to Dewey & Mabel Hay. Florence is survived by her children Judi (Gary) Navarre & Robert (Clare) Fountain; grandchildren Lori (Dominique) Richard; Donna Fountain, Tammy McGuff, Meridith (Greg) Martin & Keri (Brian) Powers; 7...

Linda L. Laffartha, age 60, passed away, Sunday, November 8, 2009, after a long, courageous battle, at the Cleveland Clinic. On December 6, 1948 she was born to Alfred and Juanita (Bacon) Stokes in Toledo, Ohio.Survivors include, her devoted husband of 34 years, Herbert R. Laffartha Jr., daughter, Patsy (Fred) Clouse of Toledo; daughter, Brenda (Tom Carrillo) Stokes of Toledo;...

Mazen I. KaramAge 17, of Toledo, was received into the hands of God's Holy Angels on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at The Toledo Hospital.Mazen was born August 3, 1992 to Issa & Thana Karam.Mazen will be remembered for his laughter & smile. He loved being with his family, especially his sisters & Uncle George. Mazen will always be remembered for...