James "Jim" O. Ellis, age 65, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born on October 29, 1941 to Orman and Rita (Chapman) Ellis, in Toledo. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed collecting stamps and movies. Jim is survived by his loving...

Gene Patrick Gene Patrick, age 84, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2007 in Harborside of Sylvania. He was born November 6, 1923 to Watt and Erin (Higgins) Patrick in Salyersville, Kentucky. Gene was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a salesman and buyer for the former Montgomery Wards and the former Lion Store Department Stores for many years,...

Erika M. Kempf, age 68, of Toledo, passed away Monday, January 8, 2007 in the Toledo Hospital after a short illness. She was born June 23, 1938 to Gottlieb and Frieda (Jedele) Rauscher in Tuebingen, Germany. Erika immigrated to the USA in 1955 where she met and married her husband Frieder Kempf. Erika was employed with Toledo Public Schools for...

James R. Coberley, age 73, formerly of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2007 after a short stay at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born October 20, 1933 to John and Lena (Fisher) Coberley in Trilby, Toledo. Jim was a graduate of Whitmer High School Class of 1951. He joined the United States Army, 10th Airborne Special Forces;...

Jim E. Barlow, age 74, of Toledo, passed away Monday, January 8, 2007 in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was born August 25, 1932 to Harry and Ruth (Albright) Barlow in Toledo. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Barb J. (Powell) Barlow; daughter, Stacy Riccobene (Kevin); grandsons, Justin and Vinny Riccobene; sisters, Harriet (Jay) Hartman;...

Marjorie Carol (Hjerpe) McCrum, age 80, of Sylvania, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 5, 2007 at the Flower Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 25, 1926 to Harold and Mildred Hjerpe in Galesburg, Illinois. Marjorie was a graduate of Lakewood Colorado High School where she met Harry L. McCrum. She then married Harry L. McCrum...

Bradley J. McGrath, age 57, of Toledo, passed away Friday, January 5, 2007 in his home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 11, 1949 to John and Jean (Mueller) McGrath in Toledo. Bradley was a huge car enthusiast, not only racing them, but re-building them as well. In addition to...

Connie L. Stephenson, age 75, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born June 2, 1931 to Robert and Myrtle (Miller) Sigmon in Alkol, West Virginia. Connie was employed with the former Super Suds Company for 18 years and True Photo for 12 1/2 years. She was a member of Lewis...

Richard Vincent TroianoRichard Vincent Troiano, age 47, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007 in Toledo. He was born February 9, 1959 to Richard and Gladys (Shaull) Troiano in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Richie enjoyed fishing, camping and bar-b-ques. He was a devoted New York Yankees fan and loved Johnny Cash and country music. Richie was proud to have been...

Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" (Harbauer) Langenderfer, age 79, of Toledo passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in the arms of her husband in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. She was born April 28, 1927 to Eugene W. and Nettie May (Harwick) Harbauer in Toledo. Peggy graduated from Central Catholic High School in Toledo in 1945. During her time there Peggy played...

Karl H. Koester Karl H. Koester, age 69, of Toledo, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in the Toledo Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 1, 1937 to Henry and Dorothy (Scott) Koester in Toledo. Karl was employed as a laboratory technologist for many years, most recently with the University of...

John C. Martin, age 86, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in the Flower Hospital. He was born August 27, 1920 to Brian H. and Grace (Whitney) Martin in Defiance, Ohio. John was a self-employed grading contractor for many years. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. In his younger years John and his wife, Gladys lived in...

Joseph F. Scheibenzuber Joseph F. Scheibenzuber, age 80, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2006. He was born November 27, 1926 to Joseph and Katherine (Labermaier) Scheibenzuber. Joe was employed with the former Toledo Pipe Threading (Toledo Beaver Tools) for 33 years. Joe retired in 1989. He was a member of the Bavarian Benevolent Society, the Bavarian Sports Club...

Harold Davis, age 78, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born on July 5, 1928 to Joe and Malanie (Harris) Davis in Memphis, Tennessee. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was employed with Nabisco as an electrician supervisor for 7 years retiring...

Henry "Hank" Szafarek, age 82, of Sylvania Twp., passed away Christmas afternoon at the Toledo Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He raised two sons as a single dad starting in 1955 while working at Willys Overland, retiring in 1982 after 39 years. In 1964, Hank, with the help of his two sons, Jim and Steve, built a new home...

John Martinez, Jr., age 61, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2006 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born on June 24, 1945 to John Sr., and Maria (Rodriguez) Martinez in Tyler, Texas. John was employed with GM Powertrain for 30 and ½ years until retiring. He enjoyed playing poker, pool and darts. In addition to his...

Linda Fae Westfall, age 57, of Temperance, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2006 in her home. She was born on January 27, 1949 to Cloyd and Augusta Jean Houke in Toledo. After completing high school, Linda earned her Nurses Aide Certificate and then was a bus driver with the Bedford Public School System for almost 20 years. She loved crocheting,...

Paul J. Kaufman, age 78, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2006 at St. Anne Mercy Hospital. He was born November 27, 1928 in Toledo. Paul was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea. Paul was also a recipient of the Purple Heart during his time in the military. He was employed with Textile Leathers for more than 40...

Cora L. Semler, age 66, of Sylvania Twp., passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at the Flower Hospital. She was born on August 28, 1940 to Harold and Eleanor Marie (Studer) Meeks in Toledo. Cora was a graduate of Whitmer High School and a proud member of Beta Sigma Phi. Cora was employed as a Clerk II with the Department...

Mark L. Shepard, age 52, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at the Flower Hospital with his loving wife by his side. He was born on August 5, 1954 to Robert and Mary Ann (Mauder) Shepard in Toledo. He was a graduate of Whitmer High School in 1972. Mark was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the...