Edna Eliza Converse, age 96, formerly of Swanton and Bowling Green Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2006 in Heartland at Perrysburg. She was born May 5, 1910 to Charles and Emma (Stipe) Snyder in West Unity, Ohio. Edna was a 1928 graduate of West Unity High School and went on to work with the former Perfection Finishing for 10...

BerningMichael Francis Michael F. Berning, age 55, of Sylvania, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2006 at the Flower Hospital. He was born on July 16, 1951 to Francis and Doreen Berning in Toledo. Michael was a graduate of Woodward High School in 1969. He then went on to enlist in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1976 as...

Kenneth "Kenny" B. Hall, Sr., age 84, of Sylvania Township, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2006 at the Franciscan Care Center. He was born on January 31, 1922 to Ernest and Frances (McAllister) Hall in Toledo. Kenny was a veteran of the U.S Army serving in World War II. He was employed with Doehler-Jarvis for 37 years as an inspector...

Richard E. Rupley, age 76, of Point Place, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2006 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 9, 1929 to Edward and Mary (Klinger) Rupley in Toledo. Richard was employed with the Dana Corporation for 34 years. He enjoyed many hobbies which included fishing and hunting in Canada,...

Catherine "Cathy" Whitaker, age 62, of Toledo, passed away Monday, August 14, 2006 at the Toledo Hospital. She was born on January 14, 1944 in Little Rock, AK. Cathy was a very talented and creative person. She was also very caring and giving, always looking for someone to help, no matter what the circumstances. She had a heart of gold...

Thomas C. Higginbotham, age 81, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2006 in St. Anne Mercy Hospital. He was born December 18, 1924 to Frank and Vivian (Hall) Higginbotham in South Charleston, W. VA. Tom was a WWII and Korean War veteran serving his country proudly in the U.S. Army as a member of the last Equine Mounted Cavalry...

John A. Earl, age 51, of Sylvania, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2006 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born June 9, 1955 to Frank A. and Barbara A. (Brittson) Earl in Toledo. John received his college degree in Horticulture and was self employed as a floral designer and landscape architect in New York City for more than...

Pauline V. Shea, age 68, of Sylvania, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2006 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 13, 1937 in Suffolk, England. Pauline worked at the Toledo Hospital for 31 years before retiring. She had a strong passion for Elvis Presley and Princess Diana. Pauline collected a variety of owls and...

Catherine Ruth Orwig, age 87, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2006 in Lake Park Care Center. She was born July 19, 1919 to Louis and Nettie May (Irick) Smith in Akron, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Clair E. Orwig; son, Duane Orwig; great grandson, Jonathan Harris; 3 brothers and...

James L. Hauter, age 75, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2006 in Flower Hospital. He was born December 10, 1930 to Walter and Philomen (Robarge) Hauter in West Unity, Ohio. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country proudly. James was employed in the food service industry retiring in 1988 at the age of 57. During his...

Florence L. Merritt, age 88, is now at peace after a lengthy illness. Florence passed away Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Spring Meadows Extended Care Facility in Holland, OH, she presided previous to that in Monclova Twp., for 5 ½ years, prior to that she resided in Toledo. She was born in Marlington, West Virginia to George S. and Isabelle...

HinkleJesse James Jesse J. Hinkle, age 77, of Toledo, departed this world on August 5, 2006. Jesse was born and raised in the coal mine towns of West Virginia by Arkey and Minnie (Webb) Hinkle. A retiree, Jesse was known and loved by many. He was an avid golfer and fan for many years, and long0time member of Giant Oaks...

Peggy E. Ball, age 75, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2006 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. She was born on December 19, 1930 to Edwin and Eunice (Blauvelt) Phillips in Harbor View, Ohio. Peggy is survived by her loving children: Kathy (Ralph) Jimenez, Kelly (Audrey) Kellems II and Fred (Karla) Ball; grandchildren: Tiffany (Derek), Patrick, Courtney, Tyler,...

Thomas M. Martin, age 66, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at the University Medical Center of Toledo. He was born on November 29, 1939 to Dean and Dorothy (Bready) Martin in Toledo. Thomas had been employed with Doller-Jarvis for over 30 years as an inspector until retiring in 1994. He loved nothing more than spending time with...

Barbara J. Hall, age 74, of Sylvania, passed away Friday, July 28, 2006 at Aspen Grove Care Center, Lambertville. She was born December 3, 1931 to Paul and Florence Fagley in Toledo. Barbara was a member of the Sylvania Elks Ladies Auxillary, Emblem Club and the Sylvania Moose Lodge # 1579. She enjoyed golfing and bowling in various leagues, as...

Frances D. Kelly, age 87, of Toledo, passed away Friday, July 21, 2006 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born on May 28, 1919. Frances was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 2898, being a charter member and very active, serving in many offices and active with the junior girls. She did lots of work involving the...

Tammy M. Brown, age 34, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006 at the Medical University of Ohio. She was born on November 25, 1971 to Steven and Penny (Rawlings) Schermerhorn in Toledo. Tammy was a very creative person, enjoying all types of arts and crafts. She loved dogs, shopping and watching movies with her children. Tammy is survived...

Joseph A. Cherry, age 67, of Toledo, formerly of Texas and Florida, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born May 25, 1939 To Richard and Rose Marie (Wilkie) Cherry in Toledo. Joe was employed with Airport Limousine Service. He enjoyed the Theater and was very active in Community Theaters while he lived...

Susan Carol (Finucan) Hichborn, age 39, of Toledo passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2006. She was born April 14, 1967 to James M. and Linda J. (Roudebush) Finucan in Toledo. Susan was a 1985 graduate of Whitmer High School. She successfully owned and operated her own cleaning business for 20 years. Susan was a loving mother and grandma "G" to...