Dorothy Lukowski, age 87, of Sylvania Ohio passed away Friday, August 8, 2008 at Flower Hospital. She was born February 11, 1921 in Toledo. Dorothy was a Lieutenant Commander with the U.S. Navy, serving her country proudly for 20 years as a nurse. She was an avid reader and enjoyed tennis and golf. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was...

Edith Jean Beard Edith Jean Beard, age 83, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. One of five children, Eadie was born July 5, 1925 in Findlay, Ohio to Henry Ward and Eutimia (Jiminez) Beard. The family moved to Waterville, Ohio not long after. It was there that Eadie made and kept close...

Moises Pacheco, Sr., age 57, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008 at St. Charles Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 1, 1951 to Raymond and Alicia (Martinez) Pacheco in San Antonio, Texas, with his family moving to Toledo when he was an infant. Moises graduated from Woodward High School where he helped...

George J. Newberger, age 86, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 12, 1922 to George and Anna Newberger in Cleveland, Ohio. George was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard serving during World War II. He served on an LST, in both...

Irene "Sue" Saxton, age 58, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on January 3, 1950 to Burton and Eileen (Clarkson) Saxton, Jr. in Albany, Georgia. Sue was employed at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center for over 35 years as Unit Clerk. She was an avid reader and enjoyed to crochet. Sue...

Edward Kellerbauer, age 59, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, August 1, 2008 in his home. He was born on February 7, 1949 to Andrew and Marie (Watts) Kellerbauer in Toledo. Edward had a strong passion for music of all kinds, he especially loved Elvis. He enjoyed riding his bicycle anywhere and everywhere and loved the family get-togethers. Edward was...

Peggy Snyder, age 60, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 31, 2008 in her home. She was born on August 20, 1947 to Melvin E and L. Francis (Wilkerson) Shoopman in Liberty, Kentucky. Peggy loved being around people. She especially enjoyed working at church and serving and helping out. Peggy was very strong in her faith. She also...

Virginia "Ginny" Steele, age 83, of Toledo, passed away Friday, August 1, 2008 at the Toledo Hospital after a long illness. She was born on June 25, 1925 in Toledo. Ginny married her childhood sweetheart, John Steele on December 19, 1947. She was a homemaker, enjoying raising her two wonderful sons. Ginny was a lifelong member of St. Mark's Episcopal...

Teresa Hernandez-Smith, age 55, of Toledo left this world peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, July 30, 2008 in her home. She was born October 29, 1952 to Juan and Manuela "Nellie" (Castillon) Garcia in Monroe, Michigan. In addition to her parents Teresa was preceded in death by her sisters, Yolanda Garcia and Mona Deluna; brother, Juan M. Garcia...

Franklin C. Wallace, Jr. 50, of Toledo, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008 at Flower Hospital. He was born September 6, 1957 to Franklin C. and Donna Mae (Mohr) Wallace in Toledo. Buddy was employed with Good Year for many years before working with the University of Toledo. He was also the owner and operator of RobWall Diversified for several...

Edna P. Betts, age 74, of Toledo, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008 at Liberty West Nursing Home, Toledo. She was born May 11, 1934 to Clarence and Mildred (Keiser) Meek in Toledo. Edna was a loving mother and grandmother and cherished the time spent with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee...

D. Haleen Hildebrand, age 90, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008 at the Sunset Manor House. She was born on October 14, 1917 to Vern and Villa Kilman in Toledo. Haleen worked as a bookkeeper at Toledo Wheel and Rim, Verd-a-Ray Corporation and Ohio Table Pad. She most recently lived at the Sunset Manor House for the last...

Aupolene Rainey Stewart, age 87, of Oregon, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born July 7, 1921 to Wilson and Maudie Maybelle (Sims) Rainey in Cullman, Alabama. Aupolene was a distinguished member of KOPS for 34 years mentoring others and receiving many special awards. She enjoyed playing Bingo every week and...

James W. Laughlin, age 68, of McAlpin, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Lake Park Comfort Care. He was born April 16, 1940 to Earl Terrance and Dorothy (Burgone) Laughlin in Toledo. James loved being a mechanic and was employed with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Department for over 26 years. He was also a talented woodworker, just...

Gloria (Boes) Ryan, age 82, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born on August 22, 1925 to Victor and Mae Boes in Toledo. Gloria worked early on in her marriage and then went on to be homemaker, raising her two sons. During that time she also enjoyed volunteering at...

Mona M. Eckhardt, age 75, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 30, 1932 to William and Ruby Johnson in Toledo. Mona was the owner and operator of Mona Lisa Salon for 20 years before retiring in 1982. She was a longtime member of the Sylvania Moose...

Zella Flagg, age 92, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born on July 25, 1915 to George N. and Mary W. (Peckart) Groves in Auburn, Indiana. Zella was employed at the Kroger Co. for over 20 years in the Meat Department before retiring. She enjoyed quilt making, sewing and gardening, especially...

Estella Gilbert, age 90, of Swanton, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Harborside of Swanton Nursing Home. She was born on August 23, 1917 to Marion and Rose Chase in Carp Lake, Michigan. Estella loved to sew and was very spiritual. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was...

Lawrence H. Spalding, age 72, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at St. Anne Mercy Hospital. He was born September 4, 1935 to George and Mildred (Jasmine) Spalding in Toledo. Larry was employed with Jeep Chrysler for many years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and treasured the time he spent with family. Although Larry...

Stephen P. Janick, Sr. Stephen P. "Steve" Janick, Sr. age 93, died at Elizabeth Scott Community on July 7, 2008. He was born in 1915 in Buffalo, New York, to Czechoslovakian parents who immigrated to the U.S. He married Amy LaVerne Brigham in 1944 while serving in the Army Air Force as an airplane mechanic. Steve enjoyed being an amateur...