Delbert C. Piotraschke, age 95, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, February 1, 2013 at Riverview Point Care Center in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. He was employed as a parts purveyor for the Department of Defense for the United States. Del served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army. Preceding him in death along with his parents were...
John Lewis Beard, age 88, of Sylvania, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Sylvania Care and Rehab. He was born on November 23, 1924 to Dr. Rex and Madeline (Quidort) Beard in Pioneer, Ohio. John attended Hillsdale College and was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. He served our country proudly in World War II as a...
Rebecca Ann Krohn, age 66, of Toledo, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 10, 1946 in Rockland, Maine to Richard and Evelyn Kwapiszewski. Becky was employed as a nurse's aide for Extended Care on Ashland Ave, and also did home health care for many...
Kenneth "Kenny" Eitniear, age 91, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the Toledo Hospital. He was born on December 2, 1921 to Andrew and Elva (Schultz) Eitniear in Toledo. Kenny was a truck driver for over 35 years, starting out delivering coal. He was a car enthusiast and liked to go fishing. Kenny was an avid gardner...
Gordon Frederick Heminger, Sr., age 85, of Holland, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 28, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital due to complications from a stroke and pneumonia. He was born in Bowling Green to Marvin and Estella (Gordon) Heminger on February 19, 1927. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving our country proudly in WWII. Gordon was...
William C. "Chuck" Brewster, age 89, of Toledo, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Point Place Care and Rehab Center, where his loving and devoted wife was by his side. He was born November 26, 1923 to Charles P. and Mildred (Gillette) Brewster in Trilby. Chuck proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he...
Charles H. "Charlie" Hartbarger, age 82, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013. Charlie was born on November 20, 1930 to Clyde and Sarah (Hales) Hartbarger in Calhoun, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard Unit, was a Millwright for General Motors where he retired from; a 50 year member of the Rubicon Masonic Lodge #237, Waterville,...
Richard Thomas Metroff, Sr. "Pete", 74, passed away on January 27, 2013. He was born on September 6, 1938 to the late Thomas and Thelma Metroff in Toledo, Ohio. Richard was a 1956 graduate of Bedford High School. He retired from Hunt-Wesson Foods in 2005 after over 30 years of service as a Fork-Lift Driver. Richard and his wife, Peggy...
Rosie Lee Hill, passed peacefully at home, on Friday, January 25, 2013. She was born August 8, 1932 to Iris Gail. She worked many years as a Domestic Work. Rosie Lee, accepted Christ at an early age. She joined St. James Holiness Church under the leadership of the late Bishop James. Rosie was a faithful member until her illness. She...
Jean R. Pastor, age, 81, of Toledo, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born February 20, 1931 in Nu Mine, Pennsylvania to Nicholas and Carmella. Jean was a collection correspondent at G.M.A.C. for 16 years. She enjoyed ballroom dancing with her husband. Jean was a parishioner of St. Patrick of...
Lois "Peggy McGovern, 88, crossed over on January 24, 2013. She was born on January 19, 1925 to the late Raymond and Annie Qualls in Poteau, Oklahoma. Lois was one of the "Rosie the Riveters" of the 1940s supporting the war-time efforts. She married Robert McGovern on April 7, 1945. Lois retired from Libbey Glass after 20 years of service....
John "Jack" Haynes, 69, passed away on January 23, 2013 in Hernando, Florida. He was born on September 25, 1943 to the late John and Rose Marie Haynes in Toledo, Ohio. Jack worked as a Tool and Die Maker for Jeep for many years. He lived in Florida for the past 19 years. Jack enjoyed spending time on the water;...
Samuel D. "Sam" Shropshire, age 74, of Toledo, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was born on November 13, 1938 to Bruce L. and Edith Pearlie (Atkins) Shropshire in Knoxville, TN. Sam retired from GM Powertrain after 30 years of service. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, camping with his family and woodworking. Sam was a self-taught...
Kristopher F. "Kris" Koester, age 50, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was born on June 19, 1962 to Karl and Sharon (Mills) Koester in Toledo. Kris was a manager with Food Town Grocery Stores for over 25 years. He was an avid reader, loved the sun and to golf. Kris enjoyed time spent with his...
Judith A. Pelton, 68, passed away on January 21, 2013. She was born on October 26, 1944 to the late George and Jeanette (Catterlin) Updike in Troy, Ohio.Judy was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1962. She earned her Nursing Diploma from the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing in 1965. Judy then went on to receive her Bachelor's...
Stanley R. Green, 75, passed into Glory on January 20, 2013. He was born on August 2, 1937 to the late Genevieve and Robert Green in Erie, Pennsylvania. Stan had many interests including reading, cars, drawing and working with stained-glass. In 1992 Stan professed a faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior and became involved in his local church as...
Thelma Jane Smith, 88, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2013. She was born on September 2, 1924 to the late Harry and Goldie Fultz in Perry Township, Ohio. As a toddler, Thelma was adopted by the Bauer Family in Toledo. She retired from the Toledo Hospital in 1989 after 20 years of service. Thelma was a member of American...
As the moon quietly rose in the night sky, so did Janice H. (Kalb) Hudson's spirit. Formerly of Lambertville, Michigan and Tucson, Arizona, she was born Janice Helen Suckstorf, on February 15, 1922 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and went to her eternal rest on January 20, 2013.She resided in Tucson, Arizona for 25 years, before moving back to Michigan a year...
Rita J. Pomorski, age 83, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Arbors of Sylvania. She was born on March 23, 1929 to Chester and Florence (Tremmel) Foley in Toledo. Rita was a longtime member of St. Catherine of Siena Church. She was interested in politics, economics and current events. Rita had a great sense of humor that...
Dianne C. Szykowny, age 63, of Holland, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 in the Ebeid Hospice. She was born September 30, 1949 in LaFollette, Tennessee to George Carl and Mary Helen Wilson. Dianne graduated from Penta Vocational Center in 1967 as a Dental Assistant. Dianne was employed as an inspection supervisor for 13 years for Chrysler-Jeep. She was...