Cheryl Clark, age 61, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly December 20, 2007 in her home. She was born on January 14, 1946 to Alva and Audrey (O'Connor) Ganske in Rogers City, MI. Cheryl was an avid, gardener, bird watcher and loved cooking. She was a member of the Placers Car Club and made friends very easily. Cheryl loved nothing more...

Mary L. Karpinski Mary L. Karpinski, age 87, formerly of Toledo, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2007 in Williamsburg, Virginia. She was born March 5, 1920 to Albert and Elsie Loofborow in Toledo. Mary was a longtime member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She was a strong believer in her church and raised her children with the same strong faith....

"Sonny" Ila Williams "Sonny" Ila Williams, age 69, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2007 in St. Vincent Mercy Hospital. He was born May 15, 1938 to Ila and Hildry (Withers) Williams, Sr. in Woodsen, Arkansas. Ila was a Retired U.S. Navy Veteran, serving his country proudly for 20 years. He was also a lifelong member of the Lansing...

Elizabeth Marie Baidel, age 73, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2007 in Lake Park Nursing Home surrounded by her children. She was born on July 14, 1934 to Walter and Harriet (Strancz) Rybka in Toledo. She was a graduate of Libby High School. Betty was a bar maid at the Michigan Tavern in Temperance Michigan for many years....

Joyce A. Tanner, age 69, of Sylvania, passed away Friday, December 14, 2007 in Kingston Care Center. She was born July 26, 1938 to James L. and Doris (Creekmore) Heaps in Jellico, Tennessee. Joyce enjoyed crafts of all kinds as well as quilting. She was a longtime member of Shelton Park Church of God and cherished the time she was...

John P. Hagan John P. Hagan, age 52, of Toledo, passed away Monday, December 10, 2007 in his home. He was born September 19, 1955 to John P. and Mary Lou (Waldvogel) Hagan in Toledo. John was a 1974 graduate of Start High School. He was employed with Daimler-Chrysler for 33 years and a member of UAW Local 12. John...

Marie S. Abbott, 82, passed away at her home December 12, 2007. Mrs. Abbott retired from Chase Bag Co. and was a longtime member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. She is survived by Patricia Vance, her friend, roommate and primary caregiver; daughter: Rowena Williams; son: Arnold (Lorraine) Galloway; grandchildren: Stephanie Williams, Pam and Scott Galloway, all of Los Angeles, CA;...

Carol S. Beane, age 63, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2007 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. She was born on June 11, 1944 to Casey and Dolores (Gimple) Jarecki in Toledo. Carol was employed with NODC for over 15 years, thoroughly enjoying her job to the fullest. She enjoyed crocheting and was an avid reader. Carol loved...

Charlotte E. Ledzianowski, age 84, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2007 at the Kingston Care Center, Sylvania. She was the daughter of Stanley and Katherine Borkowski, born on October 16, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio. Charlotte was a homemaker throughout her life and was also an avid reader. She enjoyed life to the fullest and loved nothing more than...

Geraldine "Gerry" (Rizzo) Cybulski, age 83, of Toledo, passed away Friday, December 7, 2007 at St. Anne Mercy Hospital. She was born on November 25, 1924 to Felix and Iva (Bright) Konieczka in Toledo. Gerry was employed with the Toledo Board of Education for many years before retiring. She was a member of the Point Place VFW, the Eleanor Kahle...

Donald "Butch" Groch, age 73, of Lambertville, Michigan, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 6, 2007 in the Toledo Hospital. He was born September 7, 1934 to Walter and Lottie Groch in Toledo. Formerly of Toledo, Butch grew up in the Polish Village and worked at Mercury Bowling Lanes for several years before working at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, where...

Frank Thomas Newton, Sr. age 80, of Sylvania, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2007 in Lake Park Nursing Home. He was born August 31, 1927 to James and Rose (Ferguson) Newton in Chicago, Illinois. Frank was employed with the former Seaway Foodtown for many years. He was a member of the American Legion #320, Maumee and Eagles #197. Frank enjoyed...

Juanita V. Power, age 95, of Toledo, passed away, Thursday, December 6, 2007 in Concord Care Center. She was born October 16, 1912 to James and Virginia Carpenter in Indiana. One of Juanita's first jobs was at Dana Spicer with her husband Andrew, but when Dana found out she was only 15 years old, she was let go. Andrew continued...

Frank Mark Gelia, age 76, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2007 in Flower Memorial Hospital. He was born June 28, 1931 in Jamestown, New York and moved to Toledo in 1952. Frank had a life long career in real estate. He was the founder and owner of Associates Real Estate Company, also known as Frank Mark and Associates....

Nickalynn E. Balonek, age 41, of Toledo, passed away, Sunday, December 2, 2007 in her home. She was born September 8, 1966 in Toledo. Nickalynn was recently employed with the Toledo Police Department, Olan Mills and Pugh Heating. She was artistic and made arts and crafts of all kinds. Nickalynn also attended Harmony Baptist Church with her grandmother. She will...

Donald H. Hammer, Sr., age 83, of West Toledo, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born on July 14, 1924 to Robert and Ruth (Daske) Hammer in Toledo. Donald attended Whittier Grade School, Devilbiss High School, class of "42" and the University of Toledo, before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1943....

Nicholas M. Maynhart, age 68, of Sand Creek, Michigan, walked into the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, November 27, 2007 in Flower Hospital. He was born November 23, 1939 to Nicholas and Anna (Kerekes) Maynhart in Toledo. Nick was employed with the Jeep Corp and Emmanuel Baptist Church for many years. He was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for...

John Richard Anderson, age 54, of Toledo, passed away unexpectantly, Wednesday, November 21, 2007 in Port Clinton, Ohio. He was born to Richard C. and Joan M. (McKenna) Anderson in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. John attended school at Chelmfords in England. He was employed with American Steamship for many years and recently joined Wisconsin-Michigan Steamship Company, traveling the great lakes...

Charlotte B. Wise, age 97, ended this life's journey on Monday, November 19, 2007 in Sunset Village Retirement Community, Sylvania. She was born November 28, 1909 to Ellis and Lavina (Smith) Brinnon in Maumee, Ohio. Charlotte was an LPN for many years, working with Sunset House, Darlington House and the former Lucas County Home for the Aged. Charlotte was an...

Daniel L. "Danny" Beach, age 53, of Toledo, passed away Monday, November 19, 2007 in his home. He was born on March 4, 1954 to Eugene L. and Clela L. (Porter) Beach in Toledo. Danny was a client of Lott Industries for 30 years as a crew member. He loved music, watching scary movies and riding the bus. Danny was...