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...

Nannette F. Ward, age 69, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 2, 2009 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 18, 1939 to Julian and Lizzie Mae Fulmer in Sumter, South Carolina. Nannette was a native of South Carolina, a longtime resident of Minnesota and most recently of Toledo. She had lifetime involvement...

Sharon T. Wiley, age 65, of Toledo, passed away Friday, January 2, 2009 at her home. She was born October 26, 1943 to Sherwood and Mary Bennett in Toledo. Sharon was a florist employed with Kroger's, Miracle Mile for more than 20 years, retiring in 2006. She was a loving wife and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In...

Jason E. "Huffles" Huff, age 30 of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 at his home. He was born February 11, 1978 to Bobby and Carol (Fahrer) Huff in Sylvania, Ohio. Jason attended Whiteford Elementary School in Ottawa Lake, Michigan and went on to attend and graduate from New London High School in Iowa in 1996. Returning to Toledo...

(Gordon-Hendricks)PattonMarie L.Marie L. (Gordon-Hendricks) Patton, age 49, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 26, 2008 in her home. She was born on March 26, 1959 to Walter and Shirley Gordon in Toledo. Marie was a caring, loving person who touched many people's lives. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.In addition to her parents,...

Mary A. Zak, age 91, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Sylvania, Ohio at the home of her son Edward. She was born January 3, 1917 to Phillip and Mary Valasek in Leihigh, Iowa. She married George Zak, Jr. on May 1, 1937 at The Holy Rosary Catholic Church (Birmingham East Toledo). They were life long...

Berniece "Beanie" M. Graves, age 85, a longtime resident of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away peacefully, Friday, December 26, 2008 at The Toledo Hospital. She was born February 15, 1923 to Carl and Edith (Gaab) Wetoskey in Ashley, Indiana. Beanie recently moved to Toledo to live with her daughter. Prior to retiring in 1995 she managed the Golden Crown in...

Ora Harold Clark, age 72 of Toledo, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008 at Lake Park surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Toledo August 13, 1936 to Ralph and Mabel (Ott) Clark who preceded him in death. Ora was employed with Teledyne CAE for 33 years, retiring in 1998. He married the love of his life Elaine...

Dimitrios Nicholas Kourkouliotis, 30, formerly from Sylvania, Ohio passed away tragically in a motorcycle accident in Sarasota Florida December 21, 2008.He was born July 1, 1978 to Joan (Gootee) Kourkouliotis and Gus Kourkouliotis.Demitri "Nick" grew up in Sylvania, Ohio and was a graduate of Sylvania Northview High School. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, snowboarding, and riding his motorcycle. Halloween was...

Francis C. Berning Francis Berning, age 79, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Lake Park Comfort Care. He was born December 11, 1929 to Ercil and Flossie (Perriot) Berning in Toledo. Francis was employed with John Hancock Insurance Company in sales for more than 30 years. He was also a longtime member of St. Pius X Church....

BARRYIrene LucilleIrene Lucille Barry, 94, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2008. She was the widow of William Barry. Irene is survived by her children, Ruth (Spencer) Rogers and Richard (Marcia) Barry; grandchildren, Susan (Denith) Whinnery, Wendy (Joe) Miller and Peter (Tammy) and Benjamin (Michelle) Barry; great-grandchildren, Brendan, Ashley, Joshua, Ethan and Ashley; and sister, Beverly (Don) Miller.A Memorial Service will...

William "Will" Watson, Sr., age 77, of Waterville, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born on November 18, 1931 to George and Florence Watson in Toledo. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Korean War. He loved golfing, fishing and NASCAR, especially Bill Elliott. Bill was a lifetime fan of...

Donna M. Mack, age 75, of Toledo, passed away suddenly, Thursday, December 18, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born on November 25, 1933 to Arthur and Mildred Grimm in Toledo. Donna was the heart and soul of her family. She enjoyed quilting, reading, gardening and taking casino trips. In the 1960's she won a Pepsi sponsored contest, which...

Carmen Martinez, age 71, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. She was born January 3rd, 1937 to Maximo and Consuelo (Sausedo) in Reynosa, Mexico. Carmen was a longtime member of the Stickney Congregation of Jehovah Witness. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and cherished the time she was...

Phillip A. "Phil" Ellis, age 44, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 15, 2008 at St. Anne's Hospital. He was born on March 28, 1964 to Joe and Sammie (Chambers) Ellis in Indianapolis, Indiana. Phil often enjoyed working on race cars and playing Frisbee golf. He also loved his canine companion, Emmy. Phil will truly be missed by all who knew...

Alan Pfisterer, age 51, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 13, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 25, 1957 to Alvin and Edna (Leonard) Pfisterer in Toledo. Alan was employed with Syncor International Corp. for many years until he left in 2001 for medical reasons. He was always lending a helping hand to anyone in need....