Linda was born in Saginaw, Michigan, to Arthur and Clementine "Tina" (Rossbauer) Kennedy on October 27, 1950. After moving to Toledo in her junior year, Linda graduated from Whitmer High School, then proceeded to earn her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education from the University of Toledo. Teaching the elementary grades was her passion, and for three and a half...
Isabell I. Rodgers, age 91, of Toledo, passed away January 7, 2017 at the Fairview Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Isabell was born August 24, 1925 in Lawrence Co, TN. to William and Bervia (Wilson) Hodge. She was an avid bowler, loved to play guitar and was a big fan of Bluegrass. She enjoyed riding motorcycles with her husband John,...
Earl A. Ogren, age 75, formerly of Lambertville, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at The University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born on February 25, 1941 to Paul and Elizabeth (King) Ogren in Toledo. For many years he worked as a produce manager at A & P Grocery Store, later retiring from Sun Chemicals in Maumee....
It started with a shy girl from Walbridge and a man from Swanton who both worked at the Bostwick - Braun Company. Before they met, she told her co-worker that one day she would marry that man. And using a Clark bar as a prop, he introduced himself to her. Three dates later they were engaged to be married. A...
Patricia Cleland-Blinn, age 80, of Sylvania, Ohio passed away January 5, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg. She was born April 14, 1936 in Glens Falls, New York to Thomas and Julia (Gilmore) Cleland. Patricia was an LPN at Toledo Hospital for several years. She was also a Docent at the Toledo Museum of Art. Patricia was a member...
Nancy L. Duszynski, age 69, of Toledo, passed away January 5, 2017 at Ebeid Hospice Residence. Nancy was born December 4, 1947 in Gibsonburg Ohio to Clarence and Virginia (Welch) Kaemming. She was employed with Frostbite Brands. She was a volunteer at her Church. She was devoted to Holy Scripture. Nancy was a lover of animals. She will be greatly...
Ben was born in Aberdeen, MS and grew up in Milwaukee, WI. When he was a teenager, he left home and joined the military. That was when he was first introduced to the good news of God's kingdom and decided to end his military career.Ben loved the "big" trucks and became a licensed semi-truck driver until his disabling accident in...
Steven L. Henly, age 66, of Toledo, passed away January 3, 2017 at home. Steven was born May 13, 1950 in Toledo to Dale and Audrey (Zimmerman) Henly. He was owner/operator of The Henly Corp. for 30 plus years retiring in 2013. He loved going to concerts, playing guitar, gardening and enjoyed going to various eating establishments throughout Toledo. Steven...
Emma Jean Montri, age 90, of Sylvania, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 3, 2017 with her loving daughter by her side. She was born on July 31, 1926 to Elbert and Essie (McCaslin) Marlin in Bradyville, Tennessee. Jean was a longtime member of Flanders Road Church of Christ. Anyone who knew Jean greatly benefited from her warmth, kindness, and love....
Doris Jean (Murria) Battle,born in Toledo, Ohio, to the union of Luther and Ethel Murria on February 3, 1942, passed peacefully in the presence of love ones on January 2, 2017. Doris was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, where she graduated from Libbey High School continuing her education at Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo. She...
Charlene "Charlie" Willen, age 78, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania where she was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 1, 1938 in Bertram, Texas to Buck and Ruby (Whitby) Taylor. Charlene's pride and joy was her family; she was a loving, kind and supportive wife, mother, grandmother...
Charles Hugh "Doc" "Dugan" Gazella, age 88, of Toledo, formerly of Lansing and Ionia, Michigan, passed away on January 1, 2017 Ebeid Hospice Residence from multi organ failure. He was born on July 28, 1928 to Frank and Mildred (Jackson) Gazella in Ionia, Michigan, one of 12 children. Chuck was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the...
Bernice Felt, age 80, of Toledo, passed away January 1, 2017 at home . Bernice was born January 31, 1936 in Toledo to Frank and Bertha Kamza. She was a member of St. Clements Catholic Church for many years. She was an individual who liked taking care of people and being there for anyone who needed her. Friends and family...
Sandra Lee Bryant, age 71, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly December 31, 2016 at University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born July 21, 1945 in Toledo to Joseph and Donelda (Haseman) Dymarkowski. Sandy was employed with the Toledo Public Schools for more than 31 years at Byrnedale Elementary School. Sandy is survived by her son, Troy Riegsecker; daughter, Julie...
Steven J. "Joe" Pietszak, II, beloved son of Steve and Patsy Pietszak passed away December 31, 2016 at Regency Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1961 in Cleveland, OH and moved to Temperance, MI in his early years. Joe was a graduate of Bedford High School in 1979. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Joe worked for...
Michael "Mike" Siwa, age 54, of Temperance, MI, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016. He was born on October 31, 1962 to Ted and Dolores Siwa in Toledo. Mike was a 1980 graduate of Whitmer High School. Since graduating he was the owner of Mike's Lawn Service. He enjoyed time with friends and family, was an avid golfer and...
William Robert "Bill" Terry, age 86, of Toledo, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. He was born on July 13, 1930 in Toledo to Robert and Ruby (Crossman) Terry. Bill married Martha Jane (Hoover) on December 2, 1950. They were married for 60 years before her passing in 2011. As a young many, Bill...
Ruth A. Hashim, age 80, of Toledo, passed away December 28, 2016 at Ebeid Hospice Residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 5, 1936 to Nimmer and Amelia (Shadid) Mrad in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ruth was a longtime member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral, Toledo and a member of the Ladies Benevolent Society. She was also...
Joseph P. Poskarbiewicz, Sr. age 67, of Toledo, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was greeted not only by his Heavenly Father but by his son, Joseph P. "Joey" Poskarbiewicz, Jr. He was born on September 18, 1949 to Stanley T. and Mary (Swiderski) Poskarbiewicz in Toledo. Joe was in the U.S. Navy, proudly...