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...

Ray F. Garverick, age 64, of Sylvania, passed away Monday, November 20, 2006 in Flower Hospital. He was born July 17, 1942 to Dale and Alice (Slick) Garverick in Toledo. Ray was employed with the Jeep Corporation for 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and canine companion "Grace". In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in...

Earl E. Thomas, age 69, of Toledo, went to be with his Lord on his birthday, Monday, November 20, 2006 in the Toledo Hospital. Earl was born November 20, 1937 to Osby and Wilma (Manley) Thomas in Toledo. He was employed with General Motors for 40 years. After retiring Earl became a Passport driver for the East Toledo Family Center...

Silbestre "Sylvester" Villarreal, age 79, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2006 in the Lutheran Home of Toledo. He was born May 12, 1927 to Jose and Maria (Maldonado) Villarreal in Robstown, Texas. Sylvester was employed with Conrail railroad for 32 years retiring in January of 1982. He was also an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves. Sylvester was...

Stella "Sally" Rothfuss, age 86, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2006 in Parkcliff Assisted Living. She was born on November 22, 1919 to Ernst W. and Stella Schnabel in San Jose, California. Sally graduated from San Jose State University in June of 1941, She majored in general education and minored in music and arts. She taught school in Carmel and...

Bernard "Bernie" W. Adams, age 76 passed away Monday, November 13, 2006 in Heartland of Holly Glen. He was born December 29, 1929 to Charles and Anna Adams in Temperance, Michigan. Bernie was a self-employed carpenter for many years. He is survived by his son, Bud (Pat) Adams, Jr.; daughter, Brenda (Dave) Ehret of New Albany, IN; 3 grandchildren and...

Bernadette MaryAnn (Hoffmann) Clark, born April 11, 1915 to Godfred and MaryAnn (Hoffman) Hoffmann, peacefully joined her Heavenly Father early Sunday morning November 12, 2006. She leaves behind her husband, Sherman H. Clark; sons, Lewis (MaryLu); Sherman W. and Thomas as well as daughters, Karen and Juliet; 6 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her...

Joseph "Joe" Alan HemingerJoseph Alan Heminger, age 53, of Holland, Ohio, passed away from Esophageal Cancer Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in Arbors of Sylvania. He was born December 18, 1953 to Marvin and Bonnie (Arthur) Heminger in Toledo. Joe enjoyed hunting and trapping. He worked in many different fields, including tree trimming, which he enjoyed the most. Joe is survived...

Ruth E. (Draeger) Williams, age 86, of Wolf Creek Village, Holland, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born on August 8, 1920 to Edwin and Amanda (Six) Draeger in Toledo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Robert and sister Doris. Ruth is survived by...

Jerry R. Cooper, age 72, a longtime resident of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2006 in Heartland of Wauseon. He was born January 3, 1934 to Richard and Clarissa (Bently) Cooper in Defiance, Ohio. Jerry was a Veteran of the Korean War. He owned a family business, Cooper & Son Roofing Company for more than 20 years. Jerry...

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Benton A. Watkins, age 96, of Holland, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in Spring Meadows Care Center, Holland, Ohio. He was born February 11, 1910 to John and Nancy (Osgathrope) Watkins in Saline, Tennessee. Benton was employed with AP Parts retiring after 40 years of service. He was the oldest living retiree of the...

Nellie C. DeAnda, age 50, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, after a long courageous battle. She was born on December 19, 1955 to Collins and Edna (Robinson) Mallernee in Toledo. Nellie was employed with Daimler Chrysler for 30 years until retiring in July of 2006. Nellie was very caring, generous and...

Patricia R. "Sparky" Szparka, age 75, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2006 in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. She was born November 24, 1930 to Frank and Helen Grezlak in Detroit, Michigan. Pat was a legal secretary with Spangler & Nathaninson for 13 years. She also worked with Russell Tuxedo and the Sylvania School System, St. Catherine School,...

Charles F. Wagner, age 89, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2006 in his home. He was born September 17, 1917 to Harry and Grace (Winesburg) Wagner in Toledo. Charles was employed as a Tool & Die Maker with the former AP parts for 18 years. He was also a former member of the Boaz Masonic Lodge. Charles enjoyed...

Carol A. Butler, age 60, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born June 25, 1946 to George and Chrissie Schmieser in Toledo. Carol was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She cherished the time she was able to spend with her family, making sure that each one of them knew...

James "Jim" A. Vendemo, age 78, of Whitehouse, formerly of Toledo, passed away Thursday, November 02, 2006 at Whitehouse Country Manor. He was born on August 28, 1928 to Isidoro and Nancy (Galli) Vendemo in Toledo. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army and when he was stationed in Tokyo, he often bragged about seeing General MacArthur everyday. In...

Robert R. Lutz, age 67, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born on February 25, 1939 to Roswell and Nadine (Goulet) Lutz in Toledo. Robert was veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked as a steel fabricator with Kuhlman Engineering for 25 years. Robert was an avid Intarsia Woodworker and...

Emmi Orzechowski Emmi Orzechowski, age 86 of Toledo, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Lake Park. She was born on May 17, 1920 to Josef and Julie Reichenaur in Czecho-Slovakia. Emmi then met Boleslaw "Bill" Orzechowski and they were married on June 26, 1948 in Hamburg, Germany. Then on July 21, 1951 she and Boleslaw moved to the United...

Joseph Kenneth Sawdy, age 47, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away suddenly, Saturday, October 21, 2006 in Hinesville, Georgia. He was born January 7, 1959 to Joseph and Gloria (Lincoln) Sawdy in Toledo. Joey was a self-employed carpenter for many years. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emerson and Dorothy Lincoln and Kathryn Mories....