Tressie Matthews, age 80, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born to Renie and Ernie Howard on March 13, 1927 in Greenup, Kentucky. Tressie met the love of her life, William Matthews in Toledo, where they were married for 60 years. He cared for her health until the end. They were blessed...

"Nicky"Dominick B. Perretti Dominick B. "Nicky" Perretti passed away peacefully on September 1, 2007 at Arbors of Sylvania in the presence of his loving family. Nicky was born on September 14, 1926 in Plainfield, New Jersey to Joseph and Eva (Yannacone) Perretti. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II in Iwo Jima. After his discharge he moved...

Karen D. Redrup12-6-1953 - 8-26-2007 Karen departed this earth the evening of Sunday, August 26, 2007 at her home. She and her life partner had had a wonderful day doing some of the things they loved. They went to a "Friend's of the Library" book sale, visited Pearson Metropark, ate ice-cream and played with their pets. We can find comfort...

Donna J. Douglas, died peacefully at her home, August 29, 2007 at the age of 87. She had been in the hispital a short time before going to a nursing home to re-coup after breaking 3 toes when falling out of bed. Donna had relied heavily on her scooter the past few years. Her greatest joy had been taking her...

Beatrice H. Arnold passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 26th, 2007. She was born on August 13, 1922, to Arthur and Margaret (Shock) Hammersmith in Ney, Ohio. Bea was a longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Parish where she was active in the Rosary Alter Society and the school community. Her neighbors will always remember her as "the Angel of Grantley Road"...

Barbara A. "Barb" Bowens, age 67, of Toledo went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born on July 13, 1940 to Nathaniel and Lorene Greene, Sr., in Hazard Co., Kentucky. Barb was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend who will be...

Charles Wilfred Messenger June 22, 1958-August 25, 2007, son of Leslie and Patricia (Snell) Messenger. Survived by sons, Andrew Charles and Adam William Messenger and their mother, Pamela Schuett; granddaughter, Kiersten Messenger; mother, Patricia J. Messenger; brothers, Les (Chris) Messenger and Larry "Spanky" (Pat) Messenger; sisters, Rose (James) Baldwin and Mary (Fred) Neely; sister-in-law, Cindy Messenger and many nieces and...

Dorothy V. Copsey, age 73, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2007 in St. Anne-Mercy Hospital. She was born January 2, 1934 in Toledo. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother cherishing the time spent with family and friends. She also enjoyed needle point, bingo and crocheting.Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 55 years , Donald...

Elisabeth A. Pfoertner, age 92, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Friday, August 24, 2007 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born on April 15, 1915 in Varel, Germany. Elisabeth was a fantastic homemaker and loved to spend time with her family. She was a very warm, caring and loving mother, oma and great oma who will be tremendously...

Shirley D. Gibson, age 71, of Toledo, formerly of Owenton, KY, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 21, 1935 to Robert and Anna (Davis) Gibson, in Toledo. Shirley was a wonderful, loving, caring person who will be deeply missed by all who knew and...

Alvin E. Van Fleet "Van" Alvin E. Van Fleet, age 79, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2007 in his home. He was born on June 15, 1928 to William and Grace (Pevey) Van Fleet in Jackson, MI. Alvin was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He was a truck driver for almost 28...

Jack E. "Sarge" Jenkins, age 79, of Temperance, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2007 in the Flower Hospital. He was born August 26, 1927 in Marion, Ohio. Jack was employed with LOF for more than 20 years. He enjoyed spending time outside in his flower gardens. Jack will also be missed by those he came to know through the Frisch's...

Maurice "Mo" Pyrl Gorman, age 55, of Holland, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2007. He was born June 12, 1952 to James and Margaret (Cook) Gorman in Perrysburg, Ohio. He attended Howe Military School, Miami University and Hillsdale College. "Mo" worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years and traveled extensively. He returned to the local area the last...

Cody Brian Champion, age 18, of Lambertville, Michigan, passed away Monday, August 20, 2007 in his home. Cody was born July 8, 1989 in Monroe Michigan. He attended ISD for 15 years. Cody also enjoyed watching sports on television. He had many special needs and his family lived their lives caring for and loving him with every fiber of their...

Harvey Colledge, age 77, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 18, 2007 surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born on April 26, 1930 to Howard and Almara Colledge. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Harvey owned and operated Colledge Janitorial Services for 15 years and worked for Daimler Chrysler for over 10 years before...

James A. Pasche, age 46, of Toledo, passed away due to injuries from an auto accident, Thursday, August 16, 2007 in LaSalle, Michigan. He was born March 16, 1961 to William A. and Marian J. (Warner) Pasche in Charlotte, Michigan. Jim was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy High School in Mt. Pleasant, MI and went on to receive his...

Bradley Siler, age 79, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2007 in St. Anne Mercy Hospital. He was born November 15, 1927 to William and Hester (Reynolds) Siler in Gatliff, Kentucky. He was a U.S. Army veteran proudly serving his country for 7 years. Bradley was employed with Jeep Corp. for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and...

Frank Nathaniel Akins, Sr., age 88, of Toledo, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 13, 2007 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born on November 13, 1918 to Wilson and Ann Akins in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII. He received a silver star along with other...

Jacqueline Sue "Jackie" (Rainey) LaVoy, age 37, of Toledo, passed away after a long battle with breast cancer and AML, Friday, August 10, 2007 in the Toledo Hospital. She was born July 1, 1970 to Ralph Rainey and Linda VanSlyke in Toledo. Jackie was an Assistant Director of the Silver Rose Award Program of Toledo. She also authored a website...

Terry W. Ervin, age 66, of Toledo, passed into the Lord's presence on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born April 25, 1941 to Hubert and Leoda (Taylor) Ervin in Calloway, Kentucky. Terry attended Woodward High School and graduated from Andrews Barber College. He worked for Mayfair Barbers for more than 40 years, retiring...