Olivia A. Tarsha, age 54, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, June 28th, 2009. She was born October 10th, 1954 to Herbert and Carole (Veilleux) Tarsha in Toledo. Olivia was employed with Jeep for 30 years. She was an avid animal lover and was known to her family and friends as the "Doggy Mom" to her beloved dog "Star". Olivia also...

Sharon R. Benn, age 68, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, June 28th, 2009 at the home of her son, Charles, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 10th, 1940 to Daniel and Marian (Saunders) Lee in Toledo. Sharon was employed with the former Hinkle Manufacturing Company for more than 24 years. She was also a member of the...

William J. Upham, age 82, of Toledo, passed away, Saturday, June 27th, 2009 at Lake Park Nursing Home. He was born July 1, 1926 to Willard and Zaida (DuBell)Upham in Toledo. Bill began his employment with the railroad at the age of 14, as a "call boy" and continued for the next 48 years until he retired in 1988. The...

Earl D. Thielen, age 79, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born April 18, 1930 to Carl and Ellena (Brown) Thielen in Toledo. Earl worked many years in the grocery business. He was a longtime member of Hope United Methodist Church. Earl was an avid golfer and in his...

Dana E. "Butch" "Poodle" LaCourse, age 61, of Curtice, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at St. Charles Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1948 to Robert and Loretta LaCourse in Toledo. Dana graduated from Macomber High School in 1967 where he wrestled and played football. He retired from the city of Toledo after many years of service....

Theo "Pig" Hill, III, age 66, of Toledo passed away suddenly, Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 at his home. He was born May 3rd, 1943 to Detlo Staton and Victoria Hill in Monroe, Louisiana. Theo was employed with Chrysler for 22 years. He was a longtime member of Warren AME Church and a devoted father and grandfather, cherishing the time spent...

Sharon J. Kovacs, age 61, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Monday, June 22, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born December 16, 1947 to Clifford and Jean (Mackey) Rine in Green Co., Pennsylvania. Sharon was a dog lover. She was a very happy, high-spirited lady, always bringing a smile to everyone's face. Sharon will be deeply missed...

Clyde K. Wilbur, age 90, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 20, 2009 in his home. He was born March 21, 1919 to Clyde and Helen (Kenroyal) Wilber in Adrian, Michigan. Clyde was a truck driver for 17 years with Anderson Motor Freight before retiring. He was a member of Local Teamsters 20. Clyde often enjoyed doing arts and...

Ardis M. Ziegler, age 76, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Friday, June 19, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 18, 1932 to Chester and Sybil Brown. Ardis grew up in Toledo and graduated from Devilbiss High School in 1950. She sang in the choir at Upton E.U.B. Church, played the piano and hammer dolsimer....

Billie Thompson Billie Thompson, age 80, of Toledo, passed away Friday, June 12th, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 4th, 1928 to Jackson and Clara (Tetas) Thompson in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was employed with Tecumseh Products for many years. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mildred M. (Griffith) Thompson;...

Paul A. "Roscoe" Williams, III Paul Williams III, age 27, of Toledo passed away suddenly on June 12, 2009. He was born on January 2, 1982 to Debi Schumacher and Paul Williams II. Paul was called home at the prime of his life. His loving, caring and sensitive personality will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have...

Dorothy A. Prouty, age 103, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009 at the Sunset House. She was born March 26, 1906 to Edward Roy and Cora (Justus) Albright in Rossville, Illinois. Dorothy worked as a secretary at Malibu Pottery in California and volunteered as the secretary at her church. She was a devoted wife, mother, caregiver, family historian...

Marietta F. "MeMaw" Bernhard Marietta F. Bernhard, age 96, of Toledo, passed away Friday, June 12th, 2009 at Darlington House. One of 8 children Marietta was born July 25th, 1912 in Toledo, Ohio. She was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years. Marietta enjoyed family gatherings playing board games and bowling. She was a loving mother and grandmother...

Russell H. Combs, age 84, of Northwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 11th, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, surrounded by his loving niece, Cindy Webb and nephew, Timothy Combs. He was born March 30th, 1925 to Alex and Jesse (Stepp) Combs in Huntington, West Virginia. Russell moved to the Toledo area in 1955 where he met and...

On June 11, 2009 a shining light was extinguished as the Lord came to ease the struggle for William M. Buckles, 69 of Toledo, OH. He was born to Lewis and Beatrice Buckles on Oct. 24, 1939. He graduated from Scott High School in 1958 and married the love of his life, Barbara, in 1959 and would have been celebrating...

Mary Evelyn Layman, age 70, passed away Friday, June 12th, 2009 at Ridgewood Manor, Maumee. She was born October 7th, 1938 to Harley Lee and Nola Mae (Taylor) Drake in Toledo, Ohio. Mary owned and operated Galena New & Used Goods Store. When she was young she was a lifeguard, she sang at the civil auditorium, the grand opening of...

Jessie L. Knakiewicz, age 65, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 10th, 2009. She was born March 24th, 1944 to John and Hulings (West) Vannes.On September 14th, 1963 Jessie married the love of her life Wallace "Jim" Knakiewicz, who survives her. Jessie was a devoted stay-at-home mother. in addition to her husband, Wally Knakiewicz, Jessie is survived by her daughters, Lori...

Keith Clark, age 50, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Flower Hospital. He was born May 13, 1959 to Joseph and Betty Clark in Toledo. Keith was an outdoorsman. He loved fishing, gardening, riding his bike and camping in Northern Michigan. Keith was an avid reader. He was lovingly known as Uncle Knucklehead to his nieces and...

Richard L. McCutcheon, age 82, of Delta, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Defiance Hospice Center. He was born August 2, 1926 to Roy and Minnie (Krontz) in Butler, Indiana. Richard was a fork lift driver with the Dura Corporation for 32 years before retiring in 1983. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World...

James "Jim" Mayberry, age 43, of Toledo, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born on December 26, 1965 to Gary and Claudia (King) Mayberry in Toledo. Jim enjoyed fishing, playing pool and working on cars. He was an avid racing fan and scale modeler. Jim loved nothing more than spending time...