Charles T. "Charlie" Tackett, age 70, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 at St. Anne Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 28, 1938 to Lelmer and Lola (Dooley) Tackett in Toledo. Charlie was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving his country proudly. Throughout his life he worked at Conrail Railroad until...

On July 8, 2009, John A. Hage, age 65 of Sylvania, Ohio (formerly of Gahanna, Ohio) departed this earthly life too soon, after a long struggle with muscular dystrophy. He is in heaven now, with his Lord, most likely enjoying a Quiznos and a beer, listening to smooth jazz and planning a party or another fundraiser with the angels. He...

June J. Lewis, age 89, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2009 at the Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania. She was born May 12, 1920 to Herbert and Julia Barkoot in Toledo. June was employed at JCPenney as a buyer in the infants department for 15 years. She enjoyed boating with her husband and her family. June loved nothing...

Edward E. Tanber, Jr. died July 7 at Heartland of Holly Glen, Toledo, where he had lived two weeks. He was 78.Ed's heart had been failing for several years, but somehow he managed to overcome one setback after another to continue his mission at the Step One Club on West Sylvania Avenue, where for more than three decades he helped...

GrantLaura Florine (Faneuff)Laura Grant, age 96, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009. She was born on October 5, 1912 to Henry and Mabel (Scott) Faneuff. She married Gerald Grant on April 19, 1931. Laura was a devoted and loving homemaker and a 50 year member of the Eastern Stars. Her great sense of humor and positive outlook carried her...

Pat Caygill, age 72, a longtime resident of Toledo, passed away Monday, July 6th, 2009 at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, Ohio. She was born April 22nd, 1937 to Michael and Eva Golatka in Toledo. Pat was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, willing to discuss the games with anyone interested. She was also a loving wife, mother and grandmother, devoted to her...

Deborah L. Mossing, age 53, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009 in her home. She was born June 14, 1956 to Ellis and Nancy (Schaedel) Bearringer in Toledo. Deb was a 1974 graduate from Whitmer High School. She enjoyed music, reading and writing. Deb cherished time spent with her family especially her grandchildren. She was very generous, caring...

Haskel R. "Hank" "Poppy", age 87, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009 unexpectedly. He was born March 2, 1922 to Wilbur L. and Ruby (Sewell) Linticum in Athens, Tennessee. Hank loved to walk through the local parks enjoying the scenery as well as, collecting any discarded cans for recycle. He was truly an advocate for recycling and keeping...

Harry J. Williams, age 89, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Friday, July 3, 2009 at Sylvania Care and Rehabilitation. He was born April 27, 1920 to Harry and Myrtle (West) Williams Sr. in Ashtabula, Ohio. Harry was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving our country proudly during World War II. He was employed as truck driver for over 20...

Elaine Clark Elaine Alice Clark, age 71, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born June 17, 1938 in Manchester, Connecticut. She married the love of her life, Ora Clark on November 10, 1958 in Battleboro, VT. He preceded her in death on December 26, 2008. Elaine spent the last...

Pool-Sanders(Myrice)Selene H. Selene H. Sanders, age 83, of Sylvania, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, June 30, 2009 in her home. She was born January 13, 1926 to Kenneth F. and Olga B. (Hudson) Myrice at the old East Side Hospital. Selene grew up in the Five-Points area on Phillips Ave., Toledo. She use to help her father in...

Kenneth R. Zimmerman, age 86, of Sylvania, passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2009. He was born in North Toledo in 1923 and was the youngest child of Elizabeth and Albert Zimmerman. From an early age Kenny was captivated by the arts, spending countless hours honing his craft at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre. After graduation from Woodward High...

JoAnn Eisenbrandt, age 80, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2009 in her home. She was born September 18, 1928 to Elma Lay in Toledo. JoAnn was a longtime member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and going to brunch with her sisters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Olivia A. Tarsha, age 54, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, June 28th, 2009. She was born October 10th, 1954 to Herbert and Carole (Veilleux) Tarsha in Toledo. Olivia was employed with Jeep for 30 years. She was an avid animal lover and was known to her family and friends as the "Doggy Mom" to her beloved dog "Star". Olivia also...

Sharon R. Benn, age 68, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, June 28th, 2009 at the home of her son, Charles, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 10th, 1940 to Daniel and Marian (Saunders) Lee in Toledo. Sharon was employed with the former Hinkle Manufacturing Company for more than 24 years. She was also a member of the...

William J. Upham, age 82, of Toledo, passed away, Saturday, June 27th, 2009 at Lake Park Nursing Home. He was born July 1, 1926 to Willard and Zaida (DuBell)Upham in Toledo. Bill began his employment with the railroad at the age of 14, as a "call boy" and continued for the next 48 years until he retired in 1988. The...

Earl D. Thielen, age 79, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born April 18, 1930 to Carl and Ellena (Brown) Thielen in Toledo. Earl worked many years in the grocery business. He was a longtime member of Hope United Methodist Church. Earl was an avid golfer and in his...

Dana E. "Butch" "Poodle" LaCourse, age 61, of Curtice, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at St. Charles Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1948 to Robert and Loretta LaCourse in Toledo. Dana graduated from Macomber High School in 1967 where he wrestled and played football. He retired from the city of Toledo after many years of service....

Theo "Pig" Hill, III, age 66, of Toledo passed away suddenly, Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 at his home. He was born May 3rd, 1943 to Detlo Staton and Victoria Hill in Monroe, Louisiana. Theo was employed with Chrysler for 22 years. He was a longtime member of Warren AME Church and a devoted father and grandfather, cherishing the time spent...

Sharon J. Kovacs, age 61, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Monday, June 22, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born December 16, 1947 to Clifford and Jean (Mackey) Rine in Green Co., Pennsylvania. Sharon was a dog lover. She was a very happy, high-spirited lady, always bringing a smile to everyone's face. Sharon will be deeply missed...