John C. Martin, age 86, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in the Flower Hospital. He was born August 27, 1920 to Brian H. and Grace (Whitney) Martin in Defiance, Ohio. John was a self-employed grading contractor for many years. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. In his younger years John and his wife, Gladys lived in...

Joseph F. Scheibenzuber Joseph F. Scheibenzuber, age 80, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2006. He was born November 27, 1926 to Joseph and Katherine (Labermaier) Scheibenzuber. Joe was employed with the former Toledo Pipe Threading (Toledo Beaver Tools) for 33 years. Joe retired in 1989. He was a member of the Bavarian Benevolent Society, the Bavarian Sports Club...

Harold Davis, age 78, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born on July 5, 1928 to Joe and Malanie (Harris) Davis in Memphis, Tennessee. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was employed with Nabisco as an electrician supervisor for 7 years retiring...

Henry "Hank" Szafarek, age 82, of Sylvania Twp., passed away Christmas afternoon at the Toledo Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He raised two sons as a single dad starting in 1955 while working at Willys Overland, retiring in 1982 after 39 years. In 1964, Hank, with the help of his two sons, Jim and Steve, built a new home...

John Martinez, Jr., age 61, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2006 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born on June 24, 1945 to John Sr., and Maria (Rodriguez) Martinez in Tyler, Texas. John was employed with GM Powertrain for 30 and ½ years until retiring. He enjoyed playing poker, pool and darts. In addition to his...

Linda Fae Westfall, age 57, of Temperance, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2006 in her home. She was born on January 27, 1949 to Cloyd and Augusta Jean Houke in Toledo. After completing high school, Linda earned her Nurses Aide Certificate and then was a bus driver with the Bedford Public School System for almost 20 years. She loved crocheting,...

Paul J. Kaufman, age 78, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2006 at St. Anne Mercy Hospital. He was born November 27, 1928 in Toledo. Paul was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea. Paul was also a recipient of the Purple Heart during his time in the military. He was employed with Textile Leathers for more than 40...

Cora L. Semler, age 66, of Sylvania Twp., passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at the Flower Hospital. She was born on August 28, 1940 to Harold and Eleanor Marie (Studer) Meeks in Toledo. Cora was a graduate of Whitmer High School and a proud member of Beta Sigma Phi. Cora was employed as a Clerk II with the Department...

Mark L. Shepard, age 52, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at the Flower Hospital with his loving wife by his side. He was born on August 5, 1954 to Robert and Mary Ann (Mauder) Shepard in Toledo. He was a graduate of Whitmer High School in 1972. Mark was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the...

Sally Trompe Johns, age 78, of Toledo and Sylvania, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2006 in Swan Point Care Center, Maumee. Sally was born December 17, 1927 in Defiance, Ohio. She was a graduate of Delta High School. Sally was a school volunteer and was passionate about supporting and attending her children's swim meets, as well as, other activities through...

Harold S. "Sandy" Sell, Jr., age 76, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at the Toledo Hospital. He was born on October 4, 1930 to Harold S. and Alta Sell, Sr. Sandy was employed with the Fiske Bros. Refinery as a grease maker until retiring in 1992. He was an avid fisherman and often enjoyed taking trips to...

Ruth "Ruthie" McGreevy, age 92, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born on December 29, 1913 to Wade and Norma Finley in Toledo. Ruth was the Supervising Bookkeeper with the Lucas County Auditor's Office for several administrations until retiring in 1983. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1932...

Sandra Stage, age 52, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2006 in her home. She was born on November 8, 1954 to Richard and Clarice (Kraft) Lewis in Toledo. Sandra was a wonderful, loving daughter, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren. Sandra is survived by her loving family, daughters: Diana Stage...

Paul "Papa" Sharp, age 73, of Holland, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2006 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born on December 30, 1932 to Coy and Myrtle Sharp in Knoxville, Tennessee. Papa worked as a skilled mechanic throughout his life. He was an avid NASCAR fan and often enjoyed feeding the squirrels and birds outside of his...

Samir "Mir-Mir" Burkett, age 7, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2006 in St. Vincent Mercy Hospital. He was born April 17, 1999 to Elisabeth Ankney and Kamel Burkett in Toledo. Samir was a second grade student at Wernert Elementary School. He enjoyed skateboarding and spending time with his brother Jesse playing paintball. Samir was a loving child who...

Mable I. Marshall, age 80, of Toledo, passed away Monday, December 4, 2006 at Heartland of Oregon Nursing Home. She was born on August 16, 1926 to Aubrey and Layola Dewey in Lyons, Ohio. Mable was a homemaker throughout her life, loving nothing more than spending time with her family. She was a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and...

Dorothy M. Stewart, of Inglewood California, passed away Monday, November 21, 2006 at the age of 81. A native of Toledo, Ohio Dorothy graduated from Jessup W. Scott High School in 1943. Soon after graduating she moved to Los Angeles, CA. Surviving are her sisters, Jeanne Bradley of Los Angeles and Frances Dunson; sister-in-law, Amelia Stewart; nephews, Dale Bradley of...

Raymond M. Grzechowiak, age 62, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2006 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born February 25, 1944 to Raymond and Virginia Grzechowiak in Toledo. Ray was a graduate of Rogers High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army in Germany. He was a salesman for over 30 years most...

Richard "Rich" J. Horner, Jr. Richard "Rich" Horner, Jr., age 46, of Point Place, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2006. He was born on August 23, 1960 to Richard and Phyllis (Renfro) Horner in Toledo. Rich was a 1978 graduate of Woodward High School. After graduating he served in the U.S. Army. Rich was in the roofing business for many...

Mary "Ann" Shepard, age 77, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born on January 11, 1929 to Norman H. and Carloyn (Budda) Mauder in Gibsonburg, Ohio. Ann was one of 13 children. She graduated from Olney High School in Northwood. Ann was employed with GM Power Train for 23...