Paula Jo Yarger, age 41, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 at Flower Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 2, 1967 to Paul and Mary Jo (Kruse) Frohlich in Toledo. Paula was a 1985 graduate of Bedford High School. She went on to attend the The University of Toledo, where she was a member...

Annie G. Van Etten, age 83, formerly of Toledo, passed away December 22, 2008, in San Diego, California. She was born October 7th, 1925, to George and Mary Jane Lawson in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Annie enjoyed crocheting, reading, snowmobiling and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents Annie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J....

Rita M. (Muszynski) Sirilo, age 80, of Toledo, passed away Monday, June 8th, 2009 peacefully, as the longest survivor of ovarian cancer. She was born September 17th, 1928 to Theodore and Thersa (Szymanski) Muszynski in Toledo. By her example, Rita taught the world how to live a joyful and loving life with a chronic and debilitating illness while still giving...

Verla J. Geller, age 83, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2009 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 5, 1926 to Elmer and Latrilla Keith. Verla was an independent owner of cabs with Black and White Cab Company for over 30 years. She was an avid bingo player, never...

James T. "Jay Bird" Young, age 76, of Sylvania, passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2009 at Ebeid Hospice, Flower Hospital Campus. He was born on March 30, 1933 to Harry and Rebecca (Alford) Young in Lay Co., Kentucky. Jay owned and operated J&V Construction Company for many years, he then was a welder with City Auto Stamping for 20...

Boleslaw "Bill" Orzechowski, age 88, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Lake Park Comfort Care. He was born November 17, 1920 in Kielce, Poland. Bill met Emmi Reichenaur and they were married on June 26, 1948 in Hamburg, Germany. Then on July 21, 1951 he and Emmi moved to the United States. Bill worked as a...

On June 4, 2009, M. Budd Webster reached the end of a long, productive, and fulfilling life. Born June 22, 1916 in Churubusco, Indiana, to Byron Waldo Webster and Jessie Lee, he grew up on a farm in Arcola, IN, where he graduated from Arcola High School. In 1934 he moved with his parents and four brothers to a stock...

Judith C. Martin, age 73, of Sylvania, passed away Sunday, May 31st, 2009 at Flower Hospital. She was born March 12th, 1936 to Clarence W. and Dorothy (Theiss) Hawkey in Barbarton, Ohio. Judy was a telephone operator employed with Flower Hospital, retiring in 2005. Before moving to Toledo, Judy was a longtime resident of Akron, Ohio and a graduate of...

James "Jim" Frueh, age 62, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, May 28, 2009. He was born March 7, 1947 to Arthur and Virginia (Staples) Frueh in Lima, Ohio. Jim worked in the family ran Bakery for many years in Lima. In Toledo he was employed with Centre Supermarket and for the last 10 years, Cub Foods, where he retired...

Clara C. Perzynski, age 93, of Lambertville, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 16, 1915 to Joseph and Frances (Skibinski) Rybarczyk in Toledo. Clara attended Central Catholic High School. She was a member of the former St. Anthony Catholic Church and currently a member at Blessed...

Jacqueline M. "Jacque" McDonald, age 79, of Holland, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Lake Park Comfort Care. She was born February 14, 1930 to Donald and Harriett (Hilton) Holmes in Toledo. Jacque was an avid reader. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Jacque will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved...

Rebecca "Becky" L. Gearhart Rebecca "Becky" L. Gearhart passed away unexpectedly, in her sleep on May 25th, 2009 at the young age of 44. She was born to Robert and Janice McFate on July 10th, 1964. Becky was a very loving, caring and devoted sister, mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed reading, partying, gardening, Cancun and spending time with...

Robert M. "R.B." Brewer, age 69, of Toledo, passed away Monday, May 25, 2009 in his home. He was born March 3, 1940 to Cleve and Myrtle (Ritchie) Brewer in Toledo. R.B. was the owner of R.B. Roofing for many years. He was also a member of the Toledo Elks Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Gene F. Drath, age 74, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 24th, 2009 at Flower Hospital. He was born January 6th, 1935 to Charles and Martha (Busch) Drath in Toledo. Gene held a high work ethic and was proud of being employed with Conrail for 43 years, retiring in 1992. He loved reading about history and fascinating places around...

Terry A. Kinsey Terry A. Kinsey, age 67, of Toledo, passed away Friday, May 22, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 7, 1941 to Melvin and Margaret (Hoel) Kinsey in Monroe, Michigan. Terry was a graduate of Monroe High School in 1959 where he played basketball. He received his...

Janet M. Mauck, age 46, of Toledo, passed away, Thursday, May 21st, 2009 at University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born August 12th, 1962 to Carl and Caryol (McLargin) Blaesing in Toledo. Janet was a clerical specialist with the former Medical College of Ohio for more than 20 years. A lifelong resident of Toledo, Janet enjoyed spending time at...

Ruth E. Smith, age 91, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born in Fostoria on August 16, 1917 to Edgar and Iva Burdick. Ruth married Floyd Smith in 1939 and moved to Toledo 10 years later, where they raised their four children; sons, David A. and Larry E., and...

Ilse Spolnik, age 78, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 at the Toledo Hospital. She was born December 5th, 1930 in Germany. Ilse was employed with the former Golden Haven Nursing Home for several years. She was also a longtime member of Redeemer Missionary Church. Ilse enjoyed cooking, gardening and caring for her pets. She was a loving...

Mary, age 56, passed into eternity to be with her loving Savior, Jesus, Tuesday afternoon, May 12th, 2009. She is the daughter of Leslie and Patricia J. (Snell) Messenger. Mary drove cab for B&W for 25 years and gave her all to those she cared for at the Luther Home of Mercy for 12 years. Mary was a loving, caring...

Albert Clyde "Mickey" McLaughlin, age 93, of Toledo, passed away Monday, May 11th, 2009 at Arbors at Oregon. He was born December 3rd, 1915 to Frank and Myrtle (Doan) McLaughlin in Toledo. Mickey was a U.S. Army Veteran serving his country proudly in Patton's 3rd Army in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. He was also a recipient of...