Harry Daniel Szymkowiak, age 77, of Toledo passed away peacefully January 30, 2008 at the Toledo Hospital. He was born on January 6, 1931 to Frank, Sr. and Lottie (Wozniak) Szymkowiak in Toledo. Harry married the love of his life, Joan Benner, on June 24, 1950. He retired after 25 years of service from the University of Toledo where he...

Hanna"Aunt Fronie" "Aunt Rhee"Rosemarie Rosemarie Hanna, age 76, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at St. Anne Mercy Hospital. She was born on June 24, 1931 to Francis P. and Helen R. (Crowley) George in Toledo. Rosemarie was an avid card player and loved nothing more than spending time with her loving family. In addition to her parents,...

In loving memory of Mary Elizabeth (Tulak) Lajiness, who took herplace in heaven on January 28, 2008. She was a loving mother, sister,grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mary was an avid bowler and bingo enthusiast. She also donated her time at Miracle Lanes to elementary school bowlers. Mary loved to dance, laugh, and spend time with her family. She was an employee...

Gregory S. Parran, age 45, of Toledo, passed away Friday, January 25, 2008. He was born May 14, 1962 to William and Joan (Bowers) Parran in Monroe, Michigan. Greg was employed with Wonder Bread for more than 10 years. He loved spending time outside walking through area parks and enjoying the scenery. Greg was also an avid tennis player and...

Roger Wayne Ullom, age 80, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born November 1, 1927 to Floyd and Sarah Louise (McKinsey) Ullom, Sr. in West Findlay Township, Pennsylvania. He was married on June 10, 1951 to Helen Malena. Roger was employed with Grand Trunk Railroad formerly DTSL Railroad for...

Charlie B. Smith was born to the union of Mr. DeeWitt Smith and Mrs. Alice (Smith) Smith on September 27, 1927 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He departed this life on Thursday, January 24th 2008 in Toledo, Ohio. Charlie was united to Dorathea before entering the Army. He was in the United States Army for 2 years, it was then that he...

Evelyn Doris Knack, 85, of South Toledo, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 800 S. Detroit Ave. She was born July 16, 1922 to William and June (Fanning) Schmidt in Toledo and attended Libbey High School. A loving wife, mother, friend and comforter, she was always ready to listen, lend a helping hand, and give...

Rosetta Mae (Ruetz) Schumacher, age 70, of Toledo, passed away Friday, January 25, 2008 at the Toledo Hospital. She was a retired, well loved and appreciated employee of LMHA working at Vistula Manor. She was not only an employee, but well known and loved by many. Rosetta will be truly missed. Her smile captured everyone she met and will never...

Loretta Dean, 74, died on January 25, 2008. She was born in Morgan County, Kentucky to John and Cora Ross. Although she lived in Toledo most of her life, she called Kentucky her home. Loretta was a selfless, loving, fiercely devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She considered her family her purpose in life. Loretta was their heart and soul...

Raymond F. "Ray" Gozdowski Raymond F. "Ray" Gozdowski, age 94, of Sylvania, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at Kingston Care Center, Sylvania. Ray was born October 16, 1913 to Joseph and Veronica (Suchomski) Gozdowski in Toledo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII. Ray was employed with the United States Postal Service as a supervisor...

Leota L. Porter, age 94, of Holland, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at the Flower Hospital. She was born on October 22, 1913. Leota worked at Champion Spark Plug and then went on to be a homemaker for many years. After raising her family she went on to work at Industrial Printing until she retired. Leota enjoyed doing arts...

Lillian M. Krupeany, age 83, of Toledo, passed away Monday, January 21, 2008 at Arbors at Oregon. She was born July 27, 1924 to Donald and Opal (Schultz) Roda in Petersburg, Michigan. Lillian enjoyed boating, dancing and singing and spending time with family and friends. In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husband of more...

Odell Ector, age 69, of Toledo, passed away Monday, January 21, 2008 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 27, 1938 to Henry and Nannie (Coles) Birchfield in Dehue, West Virginia. Odell was a member of Charity Baptist Church. She enjoyed children and loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents,...

Clifford "Rifle" V. McBride Clifford V. "Rifle" McBride, age 71, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at St. Anne Mercy Hospital. He was born July 18, 1936 to Chester and Eliza Mae McBride in Toledo. Cliff was a dental technician employed with Dresch-Tolson for more than 21 years. Cliff "Rifle" was an avid bowler, bowling two 300 games...

Elizabeth "Betty" Mack Elizabeth A. "Betty" Mack, age 86, of Toledo, passed away, Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Lake Park Nursing Home. She was born December 28, 1921 to John and Cora Mack in Toledo. Betty was employed with the Board of Education, Medical College University and a local insurance company during her career. Betty also had a life long...

Robert L. Miles, age 88, of Toledo, passed away, Monday, January 14, 2008 at Arbors of Sylvania. He was born on April 28, 1919 to Carl and Nell (Stafford) Miles in Claytown, Tennessee. Robert was employed with Daimler Chrysler, most recently as a Supervisor, until retiring after 43 years. He was a member of the UAW Local 12 and the...

Ernest Harris Love, age 94 of Toledo passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008 in St. Luke's Hospital. He was born September 17, 1913 to Thomas and Hannah (Harris) Love in Glouster, Ohio. Born before WWI, Ernie started his career in 1935. He was always aware of the lowly workers plight. Throughout his years as an active union member he championed...

Edith F. (Boswell) Clark, age 80, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born November 29, 1927 to John Thomas and Sarah Frances (Sellers) Boswell in Searles, Alabama. Edith was employed at several nursing homes as a nurse's aide for many years and retired from Sylvania Schools in 1989 after many...

Julie Ann Nehrig, age 41, of Perrysburg, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in her home. She was born July 11, 1966 to Howard and Ruth (Reed) Nehrig in Toledo. Julie had a vitality for living that was unmatched. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be remembered for her wit and warm smile. Julie was preceded...

Eleanor M. Soldatek, age 85, of Toledo, passed away Friday, January 11, 2008 at Village at Wolfcreek. She was born July 5, 1922 to Lester and Matie (Kasten) Lake in Toledo. Eleanor was employed with the former Tiedtke's, Lamsons and Montgomery Wards department stores for more than 25 years. She was a member of "Tiedtke's Old Timer's" group and a...