Charlotte E. Cox, age 91, of Amherst, formerly of Toledo, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Amherst Grace Hospital. She was born June 22, 1917 to Oliver and Dora Myerhoff in Evansville, Indiana. Charlotte was a member of Lewis Avenue Baptist Church for 55 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren....

Rita M. Bielawski, age 81, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 25, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 11, 1927 to Louie and Sarah LaPlant in Toledo. Rita is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, George F. Bielawski; and many other family members.The Newcomer Funeral Home assisted the family with professional...

David J. Retzloff, age 60, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born May 24, 1948 to John and Phoebe (Hohly) Retzloff in Toledo. David was a Bowsher High School graduate Class of 1968. He was proud to be a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and was also a member...

Joseph M. Prasek, age 83, of Toledo, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 at the Franciscan Care Center. He was born December 21, 1925 to George and Agnes Prasek in Toledo. Joe was a WWII U. S. Army veteran, receiving 2 Purple Hearts during his tour of duty. He was employed with the Jeep Corporation for 40 years, retiring in...

Leonard J. Steinmiller, 79 passed away peacefully on January 21, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Leonard was born on November 30, 1929 to Leonard A. and Thelma (Albarado) Steinmiller in Toledo. He was a proud Korean War Army veteran. Leonard always stayed busy by working on many projects in his garage. He also enjoyed cultivating exotic plants, and spent...

Marsha A. Sheriff, age 52, of Toledo, left this world to join her God, peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends, Monday, January 19, 2009 at her home. She was born November 7, 1956 to loving parents Thomas and Norma (Pinson) Kazmierczak in Toledo. Marsha is survived by her husband of 30 years, James Sheriff, Sr.; son, James R....

Richard Dean NorthRichard Dean North, a long time resident of Toledo, passed away peacefully December 31, 2008. He was born September 20, 1943 to Frank and Louise (Dean) North. Richard grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey. After receiving a degree in finance from Rider College in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, he married Patricia Annette Northup of Dunellen, New Jersey in 1965....

Barbara J. Hancock, age 83, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Ebeid Hospice, Flower Hospital Campus. She was born March 8, 1925 to Daniel and Jane (Czajka) Braibanti in Danbury, Connecticut. Barb formerly lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana and most recently was a resident of Toledo for the last 55 years. She was a longtime member...

Karen Denise Grant, 57, of Toledo, departed this life Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at home surrounded family who loved her dearly. The family will receive guests Friday from 6-8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). A Mass or Resurrection will begin Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Martin DePorres, 1119 W. Bancroft St. Karen was born...

Doris E. Peles, age 79 of Toledo, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born February 13, 1929 in Toledo. Doris is survived by her husband of 12 years, Burnham Peles; son, Robert (Nancy) Bigelow; grandchildren, Steven and Emily; sisters, Ruth Grodi and Donna; and brother, Arthur (Mary) LeslieThe family will receive...

Sandra D. Seretsky, age 69, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 17, 2009 at home. She was born August 2, 1939 to Herbert and Jessie (Gunter) Woodbury in Toledo. Sandra loved antiquing and ceramics. She also enjoyed cooking and baking. Sandra loved nothing more than spending time with her family. She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister...

Coleen Filipovich, age 61, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 12, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 14, 1947 to Hugh and Rosetta (Rutherford) Lovett in Jellico, Tennessee. Coleen worked for many years at International Diamond. She enjoyed crocheting and was an avid bingo player and volunteer at the Yorkshire Bingo Hall. Coleen...

Ralph E. Reeves, age 86, currently of Toledo, passed away Saturday, January 10th, 2009 at Sylvania Harborside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 29, 1922 to Charles and Pearl (Chamberlain) Reeves in Flat Rock, Michigan. Ralph was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran serving proudly in the 1402 Air Transport Command overseas. He was a Sales Representative with the...

Donald J. Miller, age 88, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Harborside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 17, 1920 to Howard and Teresa (O'Brien) Miller in Toledo. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII. Don was a sheet metal worker with Local #33 for more than 25 years and a...

Kathleen J. DiSalle, age 94, of Maumee, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 9, 2009 at Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home. She was born on July 22, 1914 to Anthony and Bessie Tussing in Toledo. Kathleen was employed at The Lilac Tree for 17 years before retiring. She was an avid volunteer at the Sunset House and Mercy Hospital. Kathleen also loved...

Betty J. Richardson Betty J. Richardson, age 72, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Flower Hospital after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 17, 1936 to Frank and Cecilia Golatka in Toledo. Betty was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion Post #587 and Conn Weissenberger Post. Betty enjoyed traveling...

Our loving mother Mary Jane Solt(Chikodrof), 76, has passed on to fulfillher spiritual life on January 4, 2009. The love she so effortlessly gave is only part of why she was so easy to love. Even when time had taken away so much,her grace, kindness, humor and joyful might has endeared her in the heartsof many. Mary and Warren married...

Virginia M. Pickard, age 87, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Regency Hospital. She was born on April 19, 1921 to Robert and Georgian (Agsten) Stannard in Toledo. Virginia was an avid reader, enjoyed knitting, sewing and loved gardening; her favorite flower was the Iris. She was a generous and loving woman also very meticulous and...

Thomas Olie Harris, age 84, of Toledo, formerly of Tennessee, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Swan Creek Health Care Center. He was born on February 2, 1924 to Harvey and Martha Harris in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Tom worked as a carpenter for many years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Tom also loved music and dancing. He will...

Kenneth H. Growden, age 70, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born November 26, 1938 to Vance and Laura Growden in Toledo. Kenneth was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, serving from 1958 – 1962. He was retired as a meat cutter from Sofo Foods, Monroe St., where...