Clayton K. Rusch Clayton K. Rusch, age 97, a longtime resident of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Flower Hospital. He was born November 4, 1910 to Alexander and Julia (De Vere) Rusch in Cincinnati, Ohio. Clayton was the owner of the "High Level" Barber Shop on Nevada Streets for more than 25 years. He was also involved...

Richard B. Davis, age 35, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 19, 2008 in his home. He was born on May 30, 1972 to Ruth Hogan in Toledo. Richard was a loving, wonderful, dedicated father. He adored his daughters and lived his life for them. Richard was also like a father to his nephews. He will be deeply missed...

Kathleen "Kathy" G. Sackman-Couturier, 55, of Toledo,Ohio, lost her courageous battle against cancer on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at St. Anne's Mercy Hospital. She was born in Toledo on April 18, 1953 to John and Doris (Morgan) Sackman. Kathy was employed at Dave White Chevrolet, The Albon Inn, Burgers Bar & Grill, and later became a top Avon representative. She...

Van BrusselDorothy M. (Shufelt) Dorothy M. (Shufelt) Van Brussel, age 76, passed away Monday, May 19, 2008 at home under Hospice care after a 2 ½ year struggle with cancer. She was born on June 25, 1931 in Toledo to Florence and Cecil Shufelt who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her two adult children, Valerie...

John Joseph Rowan, age 81, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008 surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was born August 3, 1926 to Joseph and Helen (Kevill) Rowan in Toledo. John was employed in the trucking industry through Lee and Cady, Kroger, Spector Freight and Teamsters #20 retiring in 1983. He was a 1945 graduate...

Richard R. Hubbard, age 78, of Lambertville, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 surrounded by his family, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo Unit. He was born February 8, 1930 to Victor and Marie (Behrendt) Hubbard in Toledo. Richard was employed with Toledo Stamping for 10 years. After retiring from Toledo Stamping he went on to work with several...

John F. Rittner, age 75, of Toledo, passed away peacefully with his children at his side on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 in the loving care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born on August 8, 1932 to Chalmers and Alice (Edmiston) Rittner. John worked in industrial pipe sales for 50 years, working for both Hardy & Dishinger and...

James M. Finucan, age 67, of Toledo, passed away suddenly, Monday, May 12, 2008 at Toledo Hospital. He was born October 20, 1940 to Raymond and Nellie (Lusher) Finucan in Toledo. Jim was a Customer Service Engineer through IBM for 25 years. After retiring he worked with The Andersons General Store in the electrical department, for 7 years and also...

Jane Harriet Smith, age 89, of Toledo, passed away Monday, May 12, 2008 at Foundation Park Care Center. She was born August 21, 1918 to Hugo and Grace (Phillips) Globig in Toledo. Jane enjoyed bowling, singing and dancing. Her favorite holiday was Halloween. She loved seeing the many costumes and handing out treats. Jane spent many years collecting butterflies of...

Sylvia Guthrie, age 89, of Toledo, passed away Monday, May 12, 2008 at Lake Park Care Center. She was born on November 14, 1918 in Jasper, Michigan to Edward and Lucy (Twiligar) Goodwin. Sylvia was employed with Power Train for 10 years until retiring. She was an avid Bingo player, always able to find a game! Sylvia will be deeply...

James P. Danford, age 67, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born on February 15, 1941 to Daniel and Rosene (Knight) Danford in Toledo. Jim was employed with ANR Freight for more than 30 years, retiring in 2001. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran, serving his country proudly. Jim...

James W. "Jimmy" Cook, age 78, of Toledo, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 9, 2008 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 5, 1930 to James and Irene (Bowles) Cook in Flint, Michigan. Jimmy met and married the love of his life, Janet E. Baughan in Flint, MI on November 3, 1951. They lived...

Milton O. Smith, age 78, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born March 25, 1930 to Homer and Isabelle (Slider) Smith in Toledo. Milton was a U.S. veteran of the Marines, serving his country proudly for more than 20 years. He was a also a recipient of the Purple Heart Award. After retiring...

Helen F. Lehmann, age 87, of Perrysburg, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital. She was born August 3rd, 1920 to Frank and Mabel (Popp) Wilden in Toledo. Helen received her degree from Stautzenberger College and worked for the American Red Cross for 14 years before retiring to Florida. While living in Florida she enjoyed bowling,...

Frances C. Mathews, age 77, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008 surrounded by her family. She was born January 4, 1931 to Joseph and Josephine (Amato) Schiavone in Toledo. Fran was employed with Printers 3 for several years. She enjoyed winters in Florida with her husband, bingo, quilting, crossword puzzles and many late night card games with family...

Ronald F. Pattison, age 77, of Toledo, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 in Lake Park Comfort Care. He was born May 19, 1930 to William and Mildred (Jameison) in Marion, Indiana. Ronald was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Air Force, proudly serving his country for 20 years. He Attended Detroit Business Institute and received a degree in...

Jimmy H. Poindexter, age 58, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born March 15, 1950 to Hershel and Jean (Duke) Poindexter in Charleston, Mississippi. Jimmy had a heart of gold and was willing to offer the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He was a true outdoorsman and...

Jeffrey "J.J." Johnson, age 47, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 30, 2008 in his home. He was born on July 24, 1960 to Edwin and Esther Johnson in Toledo. J.J. loved the outdoors, especially camping and hunting. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved his dogs. J.J. was employed with the Kroger Co. for over 20 years. He will...

James R. "Jim" Geis, age 48, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in his home. He was born on October 31, 1959 to Albert and Catherine (Parson) Geis in Toledo. Jim was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School in 1977. He was preceded in death by his father. Jim is survived by his mother, Catherine Geis; good friend and...

Dolores N. "Dee" Rockwell, age 76, of Toledo, passed away Friday, April 25, 2008 at her home. She was born on March 4, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio. Dee was a nurse for many years and she enjoyed spending time with her loving family. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elaine Cecil and her husbands, Bernard W. Adams, Sr....