Previously Listed Perrysburg Messenger Journal Obituaries
Previously Listed Perrysburg Messenger Journal Obituaries
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Andrea Kurcan, 94, of Fostoria, died August 13, 2008, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria. He was born in Yugoslavia, on March 12, 1914, to Stephen and Sophia (Reich) Kurcan. He married Rita Luedeke in 1949. He came to the United States in 1951 from Yugoslavia, where he was a master tailor and a member of the Yugoslavian Army. He later retired from Flecthners Brothers Packing in Fostoria. He enjoyed sewing, gardening, wood working, traveling and building his own home. He is survived by his daughter, Chris Bishop of Perrysburg; sons, David (Debra Reinhard) Kurcan of Fostoria, Steven (Sandy) Kurcan of Tampa St. Pete, Florida, and Sgt. Mirko Kurcan, retired, of Dover, Delaware; grandchildren, Matt (Andrea Polimenous) Bishop of Bowling Green, Andrea Bishop of Bowling Green and Andrew Kurcan of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his wife on October 26, 2007. He also was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Rita Kurcan, and his seven brothers. There will be no services. Arrangements were made by the Mann-Hare- Hoening Funeral Home, Fostoria. Contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, American Cancer Society or Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria. Mark S. Landwehr, 59, of Perrysburg, died August 14, 2008, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born on June 18, 1949, in Toledo, to John and Ruth (Cummins) Landwehr. A 1967 graduate of Perrysburg High School, he received a bachelor of arts degree in history in 1971, from Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio. He then attended Elkins Institute in Atlanta, Georgia, where he received certification in radio and TV broadcasting. During his radio career, he used the broadcast name “Mark Stevens” on radio station WPLO in Atlanta and stations WCWA, K-100 and others in Toledo. During this time, he provided disco and specialty music with Mike Morin for local parties and dances. He also was involved in the production of radio and television commercials, providing “voice-overs,” and was an announcer at live World Cup Wrestling matches in Toledo. Mr. Landwehr furthered his education in computers and paralegal training at the University of Toledo, where he received a postbaccalaureate legal assisting certificate. From 1996 to 1998, he was employed by Thompson Legal Publishing Co., providing legal research and computer software instruction to staffs of various law firms in Ohio. He then became an instructor through the Training Opportunities for Program Staff at the University of Toledo, training employees of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services in various computer applications. He subsequently worked as an independent computer graphics designer. An avid amateur radio hobbyist, Mr. Landwehr (WI8Y), attained “extra” FCC amateur radio license status, and received numerous certificates and awards for establishing communications with operators in more than 100 nations. He enjoyed playing golf and weight training throughout his life. While at Perrysburg High School, he was a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, and the football, basketball and track teams. At Wittenberg, he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Landwehr; brother, John (Janet) Landwehr; niece, Jennifer Landwehr Graham, all of Perrysburg; nephew, John (Karen) Landwehr, Jr. of San Mateo, California; great-niece, Megan Graham; great-nephew John Landwehr III; aunt, Kay Clague and cousin Sheila Checkley of Mission Viejo, California; cousin, Dr. Michael Clague of Gloucester, Virginia, and special friends Dia, Pat, Carol, Pete, Danny, Steve, Les, Roger and many others. He was preceded in death by his father. Friends will be received Saturday, August 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Witzler Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street Perrysburg. Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those wishing to make memorial tributes consider the St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation, 5901 Monclova Road, Maumee, Ohio 43537 or the Perrysburg School’s Foundation, 140 East Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Alice E. Wolf, 95, of Pemberville, Ohio, died Sunday August 17, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born on April 18, 1913, to John and Julia (Roether) Johnson in Perrysburg Township. She married Raymond Wolf on January 1, 1935, in Dowling, Ohio. She was a life long seamstress and during the 1950s and 1960s she sewed for the “Faculty Dames” at Bowling Green State University. She also sewed many bridal dresses and gowns for various wedding parties. She and her husband owned and operated the Davidsons Meat Market in Maumee, and the Pemberville Locker in Pemberville. She was a life long member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dowling, where she taught Sunday School. She was a 4-H leader in the Lime City area during the 1940s, a Girl Scout leader in Bowling Green, and volunteered for the Bowling Green Red Cross and for more than 30 years at the Lutheran Old Folks Home. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting, tending to flower and vegetable gardens and traveling. She earned many awards at local fairs with her baked goods and quilts. Ms.Wolf is survived by her daughter, Susie (Mike) Alexander of Perrysburg Township; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Greive of Perrysburg, Nellie Woelke of Weston, Ohio; brother, Fred (Millie) Speck of rural Bowling Green, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, on June 3, 1993. She also was preceded in death by her stepbrother, John (Jack) Speck, and sisters, Frieda Witzler and Theresa Ernsthausen. Funeral services will be held today, August 20, at 11 a.m., at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dowling, where there will be visitation from 10 a.m. until time of services. Officiating will be the Rev.Timothy Rothfuss. Interment will be in New Belleville Ridge Cemetery, Dowling. There will be a bereavement luncheon held at the church immediately following the committal service at the cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Marsh Funeral Home, Pemberville. Those giving a memorial contribution may wish to consider Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church or Pemberville Historical Society. MARY “JANE” MUNCH ROBERT PFOUTZ HELEN SCHNEIDER Robert William Rowley, 87, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born November 28, 1920, in Toledo, to Clarence and Marguerite (Robins) Rowley. He attended Monroe Elementary School, Robinson Junior High School and was a graduate of Scott High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Toledo and his law degree from Ohio State University. During World War II, Mr. Rowley served in the 83rd Infantry Division, earning a Bronze Medal, Combat Infantryman Medal, European Theatre Medal (ETO), (five Campaign Battle Stars-Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe), and a Diplome from Republique Francaise. In 1949, he was admitted to practice law in Ohio. During his career, Mr. Rowley held a number of public posts, including chairman of the Lucas County Republican Party from 1971 to 1972, president of the Toledo Bar Association from 1981 to 1982, president of Metro Bars of Ohio from 1981 to 1982, president of the Toledo Law Association from 1991 to 1993. He received the Distinguished Lawyer Award in 1994, from the University of Toledo Law Alumni. He was a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, District IV Pro Bono Program, Ohio IOLTA Program (Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts) and the Toledo Bar Association Kiroff Memorial (Trial Practice, Bench and Bar Seminars). He was instrumental in establishing the Toledo Bar Association Model Pilot Pro Bono Program. His community affiliations included the First Congregational Church, Masonic Order (Pyramid F&AM, Scottish Rite, Jesters), Toledo Post #335 American Legion, Toledo Country Club and the Carranor Hunt and Polo Club. Throughout his life, he enjoyed golf, traveling and reading, especially books about the American Revolution and the Civil War. Mr. Rowley is survived by his wife of 17 years, Denise “Dolly” Tinney- Rowley; children, Robert (Patricia) Rowley, Anne (Tom) Pedersen and John Rowley; step-children, Deborah (Tony) Knight, Sally (Dan) Pierce, Jacquelyn (James) O’Bryant and Nancy (Mark) Phillips; seven grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Meryle Rowley. A memorial service was held August 4, at First Congregational Church, 2315 Collingwood Boulevard, Toledo, with the Rev. Larry Vriezelaar and the Rev. Robert Wuellner officiating. Arrangements were made by the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Irene R. Bilski, 85, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born November 20, 1922, in Perrysburg, to Fred and Helen (Kamaner) Sabo. She married John Bilski on November 10, 1945. She was a cook for the Carranor Hunt & Polo Club for 18 years, retiring in 1980. Ms. Bilski was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Toledo, for 50 years, where she was active in the Altar and Rosary Society. She also was a member of the VFW #2510 Auxiliary. She is survived by her children, David (Linda) Bilski of Perrysburg, Daniel (Becky) Bilski of Oregon, Ohio, Donald (Jane) Bilski of Pocomoke, Maryland, Deborah (Garry) Ames of Gainesville, Georgia, and Diana Maze of Walbridge; grandchildren, Jeanne, Jon, Jim, Christi, Sam, Lauren, Brian, Nicole, Carrie and Brandon; great-grandchildren, Kaela, Tanner, Mason and Patrick; brothers, Ernest (Ailene), Elmer and Robert (Linda) Sabo, and sister, Marge Roller. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on March 24, 2002. She also was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary, Elsie, Helen, Eleanor and Rosie, and brothers, Fred, Louis, Alex and Eddie. Funeral services were held August 2, in the Witzler- Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Burial was St. Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or the American Cancer Society, 135 Chesterfield Lane, Suite 100, Maumee, Ohio 43537. MARY ERMIE Anita M. Castillo, 72, died July 28, 2008. She was born to Gavino and Jacoba Llanas on April 17, 1936, in Joyce, Texas. She moved to Bowling Green, Ohio, and graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1956. She married Rodolfo Castillo on July 22, 1961, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was actively involved in the Hispanic Group at St. Rose Catholic Church, and many fundraising events in her community. She enjoyed crafting for her family. Mrs. Castillo is survived by her husband of 47 years, Rudy; children, Margie (Rudy) Benavidez, Yolanda (Chris) Angle, of Kennesaw, Georgia, Antonio “Tony” (Barb) and Carlos (Jila) Castillo; grandchildren Antonio Jr., Corbin, Josh, Tristan, Abel, Esteban, Selena and Emi; greatgrandchildren, Aleah and Adina; brothers, Gavino Jr., Ramon Sr. and Arturo, and sisters Janie, Mary Ellen and Linda Sue. The Rosary was recited on July 30, in the Coyle Funeral Home, Toledo. Funeral services were held July 31, in the mortuary, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Rose Catholic Church, Perrysburg. Interment was in Highland Memory Gardens. Patsy (Klinger) Bodie, 72, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at Mercy St. John’s Center, Springfield, Ohio, where she had lived since 1992. She was born November 13, 1935, in Rossford, to Raymond and Birdie (Frazier) Klinger. She married James Bodie on May 3, 1986 in St. Aloyius Catholic Church, Bowling Green, Ohio. Shortly after graduation from Perrysburg High School in 1954, she contracted polio, leaving her totally paralyzed and ventilator dependent. She received a bachelor of arts degree in 1964, and a master of education degree in 1981 from the University of Toledo. Before moving to Springfield, she was employed by the Libby- Owens-Ford Glass Company and volunteered at the Toledo Society for the Handicapped. While in Springfield, she coordinated a two-year federal grant given to Clark County to see if severely disabled persons could be successfully integrated into the community’s workforce. Ms. Bodie was president of Mercy St. John’s Residents Council from 1996 to the present and was the volunteer facilitator from 2000 to her death. She also did computer-generated work for the facility. She was active in AOPHA (The Advocate of Not-for-Profit Services for Older Ohioians) advocating for the disabled and aged. She is survived by her husband’s sons, Robert (Cathy) Bodie of London, England, and Thomas (Sharon Sykora) Bodie of Harrisville, Pennsylvania; daughters, Kathleen (Ronald) Kolodzaike of Maumee, Barbara (Donald) Delph of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Susan (Robert) Upham of Maumee; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Sara (Dean) Stivenson and Doris Morlock; eight nieces; four nephews, and other family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, in 1994. She also was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Raymond. A Rosary was recited Sunday, August 3, in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on August 4, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rose Catholic Church, Perrysburg. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Toledo. Memorial donations may be made to St. Theresa Catholic Church, Springfield; St. Rose Catholic Church, Perrysburg; Sisters of Mercy Retirement Home, Cincinnati, Ohio; St. Jude’s Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, or St. John’s Center’s Activities Department, Springfield. KATHRYN JONES FRANK RADOCY SR. John M. Repka, 87, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Heartland of Perrysburg. He was born July 24, 1921, to Martin and Mary (Smahaj) Repka in Genoa, Ohio. He served as an Army Staff Sargeant in World War II. He married Erma Swartz on March 30, 1948, in Stony Ridge, Ohio. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Mr. Repka worked as a mechanic for Libbey- Owens-Ford in Rossford, for 37 years, where he retired in 1983. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, where he was an usher for more than 50 years. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus #7978 in Perrysburg and Toledo Assembly 4th Degree #807. He was a trustee for the American- Czech-Slovak Dance Club. Mr. Repka enjoyed listening to polka music and socializing with people. He is survived by his wife, Erma; daughters, Dorothy “Dottie” Repka of Perrysburg, Judy (Russell) Whetsel of Rossford, and Christine Alexander of Toledo; grandchildren, Chrystal (Sagan) Hill, Lauren, Ashley and Jenna Whetsel; great-grandchildren, Corbin and Chloe Hill; sisters, Mary Ann Partin and Ann (Willis) Tasch; sisters-in-law, Lillian Repka and Bernice Pollauf, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, James Repka, and brother, Martin Repka. A Knights of Columbus service and a Scripture service were held July 29, in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home today, July 30, at 10:30 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose Catholic Church, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Fort Meigs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 East Front Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Robert J. Murphy, 59, of Perrysburg, died Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born on August 27, 1948, in Toledo, to Ray and Donna Murphy. He was a 1966 graduate of Waite High School, and attended the University of Toledo, where he received his bachelor of education degree in mathematics and a master of arts degree in statistics and research and guidance and counseling. He was employed as a high school mathematics teacher for 37 years with the Anthony Wayne Local School District, where he retired in 2007, during which time he coached football and baseball and served as president and grievance chairman for AWEA. He also was selected to “Who’s Who in American Education.” He was a member and former deacon of Zoar Lutheran Church in Perrysburg. He also was a former member of Perrysburg Jaycees, where he served as chairman of the advertising committee for Special Olympics and was selected as Perrysburg Jaycee of the Year. His professional organizational memberships included: National Education Association; Ohio Education Association; Anthony Wayne Education Association; Ohio Retired Teachers Association; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and Greater Toledo Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Ann (Oberkiser) Murphy; son, Shawn (Caroline) Murphy; granddaughters, Caitlynn and Haleigh Murphy; sister, Sharon (Ernest) Shiffler; sisters-in-law, Gail (Joe) Baranski and Laura (Jay) Hillyer, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Murphy; mother, Donna Breece; stepfather, Franklin Breece; grandson, Brendan Murphy, and father-in-law, Phil Oberkiser. Funeral services were held July 29, at the Witzler- Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg, with the Rev. Timothy Philabaum officiating. Interment was in Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 East Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg. Ohio 43551, or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. RAYMOND GOSLAK JR. Senior Chief Gregory James Gominger, 45, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and formerly of Perrysburg, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at his home. He was born on October 16, 1962, in Bloomington, Indiana, to George and Katy (Cumins) Gominger. He and his family moved to the Perrysburg community in 1963, and throughout his younger years, he was active in the Boy Scouts, where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended Perrysburg High School, where he was an accomplished athlete in football, wrestling and baseball. After graduating from PHS in 1981, he attended Owens Community College and Toledo University. He cofounded Perrysburg Asphalt Seal Coating. For more than 23 years, he served in the United States Navy as a Navy Career Counselor, providing guidance and mentorship to fellow Navy sailors. He enjoyed fishing, collecting baseball cards and antiques. Mr. Gominger is survived by his daughters, Katy and Jamie Gominger of Pass Christian, Mississippi; parents, George and Katy Gominger; sisters, Gayle (Mark) Kirk of Belmont, Massachusetts, and Kristi (Jay) Einstein of Pittsgrove, New Jersey; brother, Kirk Gominger of Robinson, Illinois; niece and nephew, Austin and Emily Einstein; former wife, Mary Kay Gominger; uncles, Ken (Linda) Cumins of Roanoke, Virginia, Don (Mary Lou) Cumins of Markleville, Indiana, and Wesley (Isabelle) Cumins of Shirley, Indiana, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Louise Gominger, and Lonnie and Ada Brooks, and uncle, James Gominger. Friends will be received today, July 23, from 2 to 5 p.m., and from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary, Perrysburg. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m., on Thursday, July 24, at First United Methodist Church, 200 West Second Street, at Walnut Street, in Perrysburg. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m., followed by burial in Fort Meigs Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider First United Methodist Church, 200 West Second Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Donna L. Forbes, 93, of Perrysburg, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, in Kingston of Perrysburg. She was born on September 7, 1914, in Rising Sun, Ohio, to Arthur and Edith Schoenberger. She graduated from Perrysburg High School in 1932, and later moved to Los Angeles, California, where she met and married her first husband, Perry Visser. She moved back to Toledo in 1948, and worked as a secretary with Graphic Arts Corporation, where she met her second husband, Richard Forbes. She was a past member of the Altar Society at St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg. Mrs. Forbes is survived by her son, Ron (Becky) Visser; grandsons, Brian (Julie) Visser and Shawn Visser; great-grandson, Oliver Visser; brother, Bob (Joni) Schoenberger; niece, Karen (Phil) Barnes and nephews, Bruce (Karen) Schoenberger and Jeff (Vivian) Schoenberger. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Perry Visser and Richard Forbes, and her sister, Vivian Tiffany. A graveside service was held Friday, July 18, in Fort Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg. Arrangements were made by the Maison-Dardenne- Walker Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Zoar Lutheran Church, Perrysburg. CLAYTON HOFFMAN Judith “Judy” Ann Romanowicz, 53, a lifelong resident of Rossford, died Wednesday July 16, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born on December 15, 1954, in Toledo, to Walter and Ann (Rebris) Fix. She attended St. Mary Magdelene School, Eagle Point Elementary and Rossford High School. Her first job was working at Tiedkes Department Store when she was 16 years old. She went on to work for 28 years at the Lion Store and Dillard’s, in various departments, including human resources. Most recently, she helped out at Dan’s Finest Meats in Rossford. Mrs. Romanowicz enjoyed family-related activities, traveling, camping, gardening and preparing ethnic meals and baked goods. She volunteered as a bookkeeper and served on the Board of Review for Boy Scout Troop #43. She was a parishioner of All Saints Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Hospitality Committee. She also served as an advisor of the All Saints Youth Group and acted as a reading tutor for All Saints School. She helped design and paint sets for school plays, acted as a wedding planner for her daughter’s wedding, and was approaching her 1000th visit to Curves of Perrysburg. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Michael Romanowicz; children, Michael S. Romanowicz and Melissa (Tony) Jaksetic; father, Walter Fix; brother, David (Alayne) Fix; niece, Amanda Fix, and mother in-law, Irma Romanowicz. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Fix. A Scripture Service was held July 20, at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford. A Funeral Mass was held July 21, at All Saints Catholic Church, with Father Kent Kaufman officiating. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or All Saints Youth Group. Joseph John Solomon, Sr., 84, of Perrysburg, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born in the southwest region of Pennsylvania, to John and Veronica (Harvan) Solomon, and in 1941, graduated from Hurst High School in Norvelt, Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, and after his honorable discharge, attended Pittsburgh School of Aeronautics. He obtained his pilot’s license at a young age and began his lifelong career in aviation with Libbey-Owens-Ford and continued with National Flight Services. He retired from Cessna Corp. as executive vice president. Mr. Solomon continued in the aviation industry as a consultant with Net Jets and throughout his career traveled extensively, being called upon to share his expansive knowledge of the aviation industry. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg and the aviation group, Quiet Birdsman. He enjoyed golfing in his younger years and fishing. He is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Lucille; daughter, Martha Richards of Perrysburg; son, Joseph (Elizabeth) Solomon Jr. of Maumee; grandchildren, Emilie and Travis Waller, Stephanie Richards and Alex, Hannah and Joseph Solomon III; brother, Richard (Mary) Solomon of Pennsylvania; sisters, Margaret (Al) Yucas of Pennsylvania and Mary Ann Raishart of Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Frances Solomon of Brecksville, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Solomon. Prayers were recited in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg, on July 22, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg. Graveside services were held at Fort Meigs Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider The American Heart Association or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.o PHILIP ROBINSON Robert E. “Bob” Steinecker died July 14, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born in St. Mary's, Ohio, on November 20, 1924, to Otto and Cleo (Kirsch) Steinecker. He and his wife, Nelva (Vimond) were married for 57 years. A 1942 graduate of St. Mary’s Memorial High School, he began his college education at Heidelberg College, but chose to enlist in the U.S. Army in December of the same year. He was wounded in Germany and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After his discharge, Mr. Steinecker returned to Heidelberg, where he received his bachelor of business education degree in 1949. He was the center on Heidelberg’s undefeated football team in 1948, and was selected as a member of Heidelberg’s Athletic Hall of Fame. He earned his master’s degree from Ohio State University in 1952. Mr. Steinecker worked in many capacities for the Perrysburg School system. For 31-1/2 years, he served as a teacher, coach, guidance counselor, athletic director and assistant principal. He was a long time member of Grace United Methodist church. After retiring, Mr. Steinecker worked at Damschroder’s Menswear and also for the Perrysburg Messenger Journal. A consummate community activist, he loved the Village of Perrysburg that he moved to in 1949, and the city that it became. He served on Perrysburg City council for six years and served as the treasurer for the city for 14 years. He volunteered with St. Luke’s Hospital, the Perrysburg blood bank and food bank. He was a five-year chairman of Harrison Rally Days, president of Perrysburg Christians United and served as a volunteer AARP tax consultant. He served two terms on the Fort Meigs Cemetery Board, was a member of the northwest Community Corrections Board since its inception, and on the city’s community Improvement and Revolving Loan Fund Committee. In 1979, he was selected as the Athletic Director of the Year for Northwest Ohio and was chosen as the first honorary member of the Perrysburg Rotary club, where he served as chaplain for many years and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Also that year, Perrysburg High School football stadium was named in his honor. Mr. Steinecker was inducted into the Perrysburg High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. He received the Exchange Club Golden Deed Award in 1985. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa at Bowling Green State University, a member of the Ohio Education Association, National Education Association, Ohio Principals Association, Ohio Athletic Directors Association and the American Legion Perrysburg Post #28. Mr. Steinecker is survived by his wife, Nelva; children, David (Devorah) of Seattle, Washington, Cyndie (Ron) Richards of Blue Creek, Ohio, Robert (Melissa), Thomas (Julie); grandchildren, Tyler, Megan, Hickory, Erik, Andrew, Marlaina, Matthew; great-grandchildren, Ashton and Robert, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill, Ott, and Hank. Friends will be received today, July 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., and tomorrow, July 17, from 2 to 8 p.m., in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 18, at 11 a.m., in Grace United Methodist Church, 601 East Boundary Street, Perrysburg, with the Rev. Dennis Ditto officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Meigs Cemetery. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to the Robert E. Steinecker Scholarship Fund at Perrysburg High School or to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Rd., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Anderton L. “Pete” Bentley Jr., 79, a long-time resident of Perrysburg, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2008, after completing his morning row on the Maumee River. Mr. Bentley was born in Toledo, on October 22, 1928, to A. Lewis Bentley Sr. and Hilda Grosh Bentley, and was the grandson of Thomas and Katherine Lewis Bentley as well as the great-grandson of the founder of the Toledo firm A. Bentley & Sons, Anderton and Elizabeth Bentley. He attended Rossford Public Grade School during his childhood in Eagle Point Colony, and graduated from the Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, in 1947, and went on to Yale University, where he first learned to row. Mr. Bentley was a member of the Yale Varsity 8 Crew in 1949 and 1950. In 1950, he left Yale to finish his degree in civil engineering at Toledo University School of Engineering, graduating in 1951. He received a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Michigan in 1953. Immediately following graduation, he became the fourth generation to join the family firm of A. Bentley & Sons, a Toledo-based contracting company in existence for more than 100 years. Many remaining Toledo area landmarks were built by the Bentley firm. In 1953, he married Carol Hampe of Maumee. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in June. Mr. and Mrs. Bentley had three children and raised their family in Perrysburg. During Mr. Bentley’s 30- plus years with the Bentley Company, he was instrumental in the building of Toledo Edison’s Bay Shore Station and Davis Besse, many Dana Corp. facilities and Libbey-Owens-Ford plants throughout the country, as well as many other significant projects. After his retirement, he was called on to consult on various civic projects, including the Veterans Skyway Bridge and Toledo’s new downtown arena. Mr. Bentley was a member for more than 35 years of Toledo Rotary. He was on the Toledo Museum of Art’s Building and Grounds Committee, the Toledo Hospital Grosh Committee, the Toledo Rowing Foundation, Torch Club, Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineering, the Awards Committee of the Ohio Association of General Contractors of America and a member of the Society of Colonial Wars. He also was a member of Carranor Hunt & Polo Club and the Toledo Country Club. He enjoyed funding the Fort Meigs lecture series in memory of Christopher Perkey, his ancestor who fought in the Battle of Fort Meigs in 1813. One of Mr. Bentley’s proudest athletic accomplishments was being selected to go to the 1952 Olympics, in Helsinki, Finland on the U.S. Rowing Team. He was chosen to go as an alternate, as he was capable of rowing in any size boat. About 25 years ago, he rekindled his love for rowing and this last year achieved the pinnacle of his rowing career by receiving four gold medals in national and international competitions. He was honored to be a member of the Golden 8 Team, made up of all senior former Olympians. He is survived by his wife Carol; children, Katherine (Scot) MacPherson of Perrysburg, Anderton Bentley III (Deborah Palmer) of Hopkinton, Massachusetts and Pamela (Guyton) Thorne of Manchester- by-the-Sea, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Sarah Bentley, Phoebe Thorne, Grant MacPherson and Hannah Thorne, and brother, Thomas Bentley (Gill) of Perrysburg. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Lawrence Bentley. A memorial celebrating Mr. Bentley’s life was held Friday, July 11, at the Carranor Hunt & Polo Club, 502 East Second Street, Perrysburg. Burial was private. Arrangements were made by the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Toledo Rowing Foundation, P.O. Box 2747, Toledo, Ohio 43606; the Toledo Rotary, One Stranahan Square, Suite 246, Toledo, Ohio 43604, or The Toledo Museum of Art, P.O. Box 1013, Toledo, Ohio 43697. MARGARET MILLER CHARLES URIE Ramon S. Villegas, 76, died Friday, July 11, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born in New Braunfels, Texas, on November 8, 1931, to Enrigue and Enriqueta (Zamora) Villegas. He worked for Jeep in production work for 28 years. He enjoyed making people laugh, boxing, traveling, especially to San Antonio, Texas, having coffee with his friends, discussing politics and eating at restaurants. Mr. Villegas is survived by his children, Raymond Villegas of Maumee, Daniel Villegas of Toledo, Maria Villegas of Toledo, Christina (Michael) Romo of Maumee; second wife, Estella Villegas; children, Cynthia (Roger) Christman of North Baltimore, Ohio, Jerry Lopez of Findlay, Ohio, Larry (Tina) Lopez of Findlay; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; sisters, Orthencia Rodriguez, Ofilia (Gonzalo) Camacho, Ofelia (Albert) Almaraz; brother, Henry (Josie) Villegas, and special friends and family, Francisco Ibarra, Isabel Villegas, Pedro Costilla, Ray Garcia and Lupe Flores. He was preceded in death by his wife, Victoria Villegas; sons, Nicholas and Ricardo Villegas; sisters, Mary Gonzales and Jane Archibeque, and brother, Atanacio Villegas. A Rosary service was held July 14, at the Witzler- Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Prayers were recited in the funeral home on July 15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Avalon Otterbein Center. Eugene E. Williams, 84 of Perrysburg, and formerly of Stryker, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the Kingston Residence in Perrysburg. He was born on September 5, 1923, to Earcil and Eunice (Moulton) Williams in Toledo. After graduating from Olney High School, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He enjoyed sports and excelled in playing football, basketball, track, baseball and softball during his younger years. He worked as a refinery worker for Pure Oil, was an owner of the Corner Bar in Perrysburg and the Friendly Tavern in Archbold, and retired as a postal worker in Defiance, Ohio. He was a life member of Fort Defiance VFW Post 3360. Mr. Williams is survived by his sons, Robert (Pam) Williams, and Ronald (Martha) Williams; stepdaughter, Kathy Schram; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, and his sister, Loretta Main. A memorial service was held Thursday, July 10, at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford. Graveside services and burial were held July 11, at Oakwood Cemetery in Stryker, Ohio, with the Fort Defiance Post 3360 conducting military honors. MARY LITTLE ROBERT PURVIS Arlene (Bisbee) Clarke, 87, of Perrysburg, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at her home. She was born December 30, 1920, in Van Buren, Ohio, to William and Nellie (Dick) Overholt. She was first married to Delbert Bisbee, who preceded her in death in 1961. She married Harold Clarke on March 25, 1966, and he preceded her in death in 2003. She worked at Hostess Bakery for more than 20 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Perrysburg, where she volunteered in the kitchen, working funeral luncheons, and was a member of the Women’s Bible Study group. She is survived by her children, Nancy (Harold) Stewart of Maumee, Jean Dedes of Maumee, Dennis Bisbee of Perrysburg, Scott Clarke of Toledo, John (Patti) Clarke of Toledo, and Dave Clarke of McClure, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph (Norma) Overholt of Toledo, and sister, Doris (Don) Bair of Findlay. Funeral services were held June 28, 2008, in the First United Methodist Church, Perrysburg, with the Rev. Terry Powell officiating. Burial was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 West Second Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Robert “Bob” J. Thomas, 92, a lifelong resident of Perrysburg, died Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born November 6, 1915, to Percy and Nina (Higbie) Thomas. He graduated from Perrysburg High School in 1934. Sixty-six years ago, on April 27, 1942, he married Bertha Heilman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and participating in many family activities. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army from August 1941 to October 1945, during World War II. While in Europe, he led the Red Ball Express (motor pool) within his company, and their mission was to supply General George Patton with necessary war supplies. Mr. Thomas worked for Libbey-Owens-Ford (Thermopane) in Rossford, where he retired in 1976, after 30 years of service. He and his wife were members of The Perrysburg Boat Club, where they spent 40 years sailing and socializing with their family and many close friends. He learned to windsurf at the age of 69. When he was 50, he began downhill snowskiing, and continued to enjoy the sport until the age of 86. The people of Perrysburg could often see him enjoying a leisurely bike ride or walk around town, which he would do on a daily basis. He also enjoyed playing horse shoe, ice skating, building model airplanes with his sons, traveling, and watching Ohio State football games. Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Bertha; children, Stephen (Sue Ann) Thomas of Bowling Green, Ohio, David (Priscilla) Thomas of Perrysburg, and Kathy (Richard) Bedee of Perrysburg; grandchildren Shanda (Todd) Kish, Bill (Tangy) Thomas, Mike (Jessica) Thomas, Aaron Bedee, Sarah Bedee, Brett Thomas; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Lyndsey, and Natalie. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gordon Thomas. Funeral services were held July 1, at the Witzler- Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg, with the Rev. Terry Powell officiating. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Eugene F. “Gene” Eckel, 86, of Perrysburg, died June 20, 2008, at St. Vincent’s-Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. He was born in Perrysburg, on June 23, 1921, to Frank and Florence (Dreps) Eckel, and was a 1935 graduate of St. Rose School. In May 1939, Mr. Eckel graduated from Perrysburg High School and went on to Bowling Green State University, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He received his bachelor of science degree in business administration in 1943. A U.S. Navy veteran, Lt. Eugene Eckel served during World War II in the Pacific Theater assigned as executive officer on various Navy vessels. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navel Reserve until October of 1956. He began his management career with Owens Illinois in 1946, then with Doehler Jarvis in February of 1967. He then worked for Toledo Edison, where he retired as manager of information support services in 1984, after 14 years of service. He was a member of the Toledo Club and St. Rose Catholic Church. A world traveler, he vacationed throughout all of the United States, Europe, Asia, South America and most of the Caribbean Islands, from where he acquired an elaborate collection of unique seashells. Since 1993, during the months of February and March, he and his wife, Bertha, enjoyed spending time in Maui, Hawaii, their “home away from home.” From childhood, Mr. Eckel enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his wife, Bertha (Lewandowski) Eckel; stepchildren, Robert (Linda) Lewandowski of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Phyllis (Stephen) Etzel of Perrysburg; Joanne (Kurt) Smith of Martin, Ohio, Daniel (Laurie) Lewandowski of Purcellville, Virginia and William (Sally) Wester, II of Cincinnati, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; sister, Mary Alice (Frank) Sadowski of Perrysburg; brother-in-law, Daniel Kolacki of Apoka, Florida, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma (Schaller) Eckel; brothers, Harold, Carl and Donald; sisters, Ruth McDowell, Florence Pinkelman and Gladys Destatte. Scripture services were held June 24, in the Witzler- Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary, Perrysburg. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home today, June 25, at 10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m., at St. Rose Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Wakeman Cemetery, Waterville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Toledo Club, 235 14th Street, Toledo, Ohio 43624 or St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 East Front Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Edward Nycz, 85, of Rossford, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was born on January 28, 1923, to Andrew and Josephine (Mazur) Nycz. He was raised and educated in Rossford, and was one of eight brothers and sisters. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II, where he participated in action in Okinawa, Ryukyu Island, and in the occupation of China. Upon returning to his hometown, he married Anne O’Leary, started his family and built his “Sears Roebuck Catalogue” home with his brother-in-law, Matt Faykosh. He began his career at the downtown Toledo Sears and Roebuck and retired after 40 years, where he had been in charge of shipping and receiving at the Westgate store. He was a 50-year member of All Saints Catholic Church and the former St. Mary Magdalene Church. He remained active during his retirement, meeting daily with his friends, bowling, taking care of his dog and being active in the Rossford American Legion Post 533, where he was past post commander. This past Memorial Day, he participated in the annual Rossford parade as the town’s oldest veteran. He is survived by his children, James (Trisha) Nycz, Joseph (Marilyn) Nycz and Judy Perry; grandchildren, Kelly (Jon) Bias, Andrew Nycz, Nick (Abby) Nycz, Michael Nycz, Jennifer (Kervin) Govender, Christine Nycz, Kimberly Perry, Rebecca Perry and William Perry; eight great-grandchildren and his special friend, Del Keller. Mr. Nycz was preceded in death by his wife, Anne; all of his siblings and his granddaughter, Lisa Nycz. American Legion and Scripture services were held June 22, at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford. A Mass of Christian Burial was held June 23, at All Saints Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jonathan Wight officiating. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the All Saints Building Fund or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Norman R. Jurgens, 66, died Friday, June 13, 2008, at his home. He was born December 19, 1941, in Ashland, Ohio, to Norman and Martha (Russell) Jurgens. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1960, and attended the University of Toledo, where he received his bachelor’s degree of science in business with a minor in mechanical engineering. He worked as an engineer for Owens Illinois Glass Company, where he retired in 2000. He also was an avid golfer and tennis player and enjoyed gardening and woodworking. He was a member at St. Rose Catholic Church. Mr. Jurgens is survived by his daughter, Jenifer (Ryan) Michaels of Republic, Ohio; granddaughter, Shelby Michaels; brother, Raymond (Barbara) Jurgens, sisters, Joyce (Paul) Desrochers and Theresa (Michael) Miller; 10 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and greatnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends will be received today, June 18, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, with a rosary service at 7 p.m. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home Thursday, June 19, at 11:30 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose Catholic Church, 214 East Front Street, Perrysburg, at noon, with burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Wood County Unit, 1045 North Main Street, Suite B, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402; Focus Healthcare of Ohio, 1725 Timber Line Road, Maumee, Ohio 43537 or Glenbeigh of Toledo, 3425 Executive Parkway, Suite 207, Toledo, Ohio 43606. Reverend A. Robert Lamantia, 87, of Toledo, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was born on January 5, 1921, in Lima, Ohio to Salvatore and Vincenza Lamantia. Father Lamantia was ordained on May 22, 1948, and first assigned to Immaculate Conception in Toledo until 1952, when he was assigned to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. He served there until 1965, when he was assigned as pastor at Oak Harbor St. Boniface Church. This was a time of many liturgical changes and Fr. Lamantia formed a Liturgy committee that eventually resurrected a temporary altar and began celebrating Mass facing the people. He also was instrumental in starting St. Boniface School in two classrooms in the fall of 1966. In 1969, Bishop Donovan sent him to I.C. Bellevue to implement the liturgical changes that were necessary there. In 1973, he was moved to St. Charles in Lima, Ohio, where he furthered to update the new Liturgical changes. He served as dean, responsible for checking the Sacramental and financial records of 22 parishes. In 1984, Bishop Hoffman implemented the policy that no priest should remain in an assignment more than 10 years, so that year he was transferred to St. Rose Church in Perrysburg, where he served until his retirement in 1990 at age 70. He continued to help other parishes after his retirement, including St. Joseph Church in Maumee, St. Joseph Church in Sylvania, and most recently at St. Joan of Arc in Toledo. He is survived by brothers and sisters, Marie Duvall of Lima, Vincent Lamantia of Lima, Josephine Ciancilo of Sidney, Ohio, Richard Lamantia of Dayton, Ohio, Helen Gulker of Troy, Ohio, Roseanne Sprague of Dayton, and Virginia Raymond of Lima, and many nieces and nephews. The Reception of the Body and Vespers were celebrated June 15, at St. Joan of Arc Church, Toledo. The Funeral Liturgy was held June 16, with Bishop Leonard Blair presiding, followed by committal services at St. Rose Cemetery’s Priest Circle in Perrysburg. Arrangements were made by the Witzler- Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to the Priest’s Retirement Fund, c/o The Diocese of Toledo. ROBERT COCANOUR James R. Donnelly, 81, of Perrysburg, and formerly of Cortland, Ohio, died Monday, June 2, 2008, in Perrysburg. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 18, 1926, to James and Katherine (McKay) Donnelly. He married Martha Wolfe on November 11, 1950, in Pittsburgh. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he went on to graduate from Duquesne University. He worked in the human resources department, first with Reactive Metals in Niles, Ohio, and later with Wean Industries in Warren, Ohio. Most recently he was an insurance sales representative for Prudential Insurance. He was a member of the Maumee and Warren Elks and St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg, and a former member of St. Roberts Church in Cortland. He enjoyed dancing, playing cards, traveling, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, James (Jane) Donnelly of San Francisco, California, Richard (Phyllis) Donnelly of St. Petersburg, Florida, Linda Donnelly of St. Petersburg, Esther (Rick) Johnson of Perrysburg; grandchildren, Jennifer Donnelly, Michael, Josh and Lauren Fruland, Lauren, Matt and Sarah Johnson; sisters, Virginia (Jack) McGinley and June (Robert) Banks; sisters-inlaw, Eileen Stellar, June and Audrey Wolfe; brotherin- law, John (Susan) Wolfe, and cousin, Theorita Bennett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha, and sisters, Betty McKiterick and Rita Keenan. Prayers were recited in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home on Friday, June 6, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose Church. Chapel services were held June 7, at Hillside Cemetery in Cortland. Patricia Lou (Rose) Stoner, 80, of Perrysburg, died Thursday, June 5, 2008, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee. She was born December 31, 1927, in Toledo, to Kenneth and Margaret (Young) Rose, and was a graduate of Whitney High School in Toledo. She married Donald Stoner on March 11, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky. Mrs. Stoner was a homemaker and for 17 years worked for the city of Perrysburg as a crossing guard for Frank Elementary School students. She enjoyed her Sunday travels to Detroit-area casinos and was a talented seamstress displaying her geese and baby clothes at craft shows along with other handmade crafts. She is survived by her husband, Don; son, Thomas (Cheryl Knight-Stoner) Stoner of Arcadia, Wisconsin, and grandson, Justice Stoner of Berea, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Susie Stoner; son, Gary Stoner; sister, Nancy, and brother, Kenneth Jr. Funeral services will be held at today, June 11, at 11 a.m., at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park Sharon Ann Williams Medford, 69, of Salem, Ohio, died June 1, 2008. She was born April 4, 1939, in Perrysburg, to Karl and Lucille (Kazmeier) Williams of Perrysburg. For the past 20 years, she was the pianist at Trinity Lutheran Church in Washingtonville. She was active in the Salem community, where she helped to design and establish the gardens at the Burchfield Homestead Museum; was a member of the Salem Downtown Renaissance Committee, and was a driver for Meals on Wheels. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, in May 1961. She served on the Salem School Board in the late 1980s. She also acted as a ‘guardian ad litem’ for Columbiana County; was a volunteer for many years for SAVE, a local safe haven for women and children, and taught Parent Effectiveness Training classes at various churches in northeastern Ohio. She served as a Sunday school teacher, church choir and music director at a number of Lutheran churches in Ohio. She also was well known for her extensive and luxuriant home flower gardens. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. William Medford, pastor of the Washingtonville Trinity Lutheran Church, whom she married in Perrysburg, on September 4, 1960. She also is survived by her children and their spouses, Margot (Bruce) Medford Wuebbens of Durham, North Carolina, Michael (Karen) Medford of Atlanta, Georgia, Anne (Martin) Medford Pipho of Arvada, Colorado, Matthew (Marcy) Medford of Boston, Massachusetts; 10 grandchildren; mother, Lucille Williams; her siblings, Duane Williams of Golden, Colorado, Dan Williams of Maumee, and Barb Williams Gosnell of Clyde, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father. A Celebration of Life Service was held June 6, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Salem, with the Rev. John Gruneich and former Pastor Bill Wilkins officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Camp Frederick, P.O. Box 258, Rogers, Ohio 44455; the Burchfield Homestead Society, 248 East State Street, Salem, Ohio 44460; Trinity Lutheran Church, 150 East Main Street, Washingtonville, Ohio 44490, or Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 291 South Broadway, Salem, Ohio 44460. Arrangements were made by the Arbaugh Pearce Greenisen Funeral Home, Salem. William “Bill” James Jones, 81, of Toledo, died on June 5, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born on May 1, 1927, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Edward and Georgia (Hunter) Jones. He graduated from Youngs-town South High School in 1945, and also attended Youngstown State University. He served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947. He was a soldier in the 88th Infantry Division stationed in Italy as part of the post-World War II occupation forces. Mr. Jones married Marian Stanton on October 9, 1948, in Winchester, Virginia. He was an industrial salesman with many successful years in the field. A skilled craftsman, he completely restored an old farm house in Wayne, Ohio. He also was an avid reader and collector of antiques. He was a resident of Sunset House in Toledo from 2006 to 2008. He is survived by his children, Scott (Gail) Jones of Chardon, Ohio; Martha Agha of Lexington, South Carolina; Judith (Eric) DeCinti of Flower Mound, Texas, and Douglas Jones of Oregon, Ohio; grandchildren, Heidi (Jonathon) Claxton of Akron, Ohio; Michael Jones of Stow, Ohio; Lindsey Jones of Stow; Andrew (Nicole) Agha of Charleston, South Carolina; Anissa (Michael) Terpstra of Columbia, South Carolina; Amanda Agha of Columbia; Emily (Matthew) Kowalczyk of Summerville, South Carolina, and Abigail Mains of Frisco, Texas, and four great-grandchildren. He also is survived by his brother E. Robert (Mary Ina) Jones of Poland, Ohio. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his wife, Marian, in 1986, and by his sister, Gladys, in 1987. A memorial service will be held July 12, 2008, at 11 a.m., at Sunset House, 4020 Indian Road, Toledo, with Rev. David Reinhart officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunset House Employee Appreciation Fund. JULIE PEER Eugene H. Molenaur, Sr., 80, of Perrysburg, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born in Akron, Ohio, on August 8, 1927, to Logan and Orsella (Smith) Molenaur. He married Mary Houseman in Akron, on October 3, 1948. He spent his early education in the Akron School system and was a 1951 graduate of Kent State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in psychology, followed by graduate school at the University of Southern California and the University of Michigan. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Radarman 3/C aboard the USS Oregon City (CA 122) from 1944 to 1946. Mr. Molenaur worked for 23 years as an Area V Director for AARP at the Chicago (Des Plaines) office serving the states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin, and retiring in 1990. He also served as executive director of senior citizens program in Canton, Ohio from 1961 to 1967 and for 10 years with the Boy Scouts of America as district executive, camp director and director of public relations in Toledo and Lisbon, Ohio. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Waterville, serving as an elder and a member of the Building/Grounds Committee. Other memberships include: past member of Kiwanis Club, the Gerontological Society, National Council on Aging, Aging Society, Boy Scouts of America, Topical Stamp Society, Scouts of Stamp Society, Alpha Phi Omega, Order of the Arrow and the Sherlock Holmes Society. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, wood crafting, stamp collecting, golf, walking, collecting John Wayne and Sherlock Holmes VHS, and attending his grandchildren’s school and sporting events. He is survived by his daughter, Cathy (Bill) Hesselbein of Whitehouse, Ohio; son, Eugene (Karen) Molenaur, Jr. of Holland; daughter, Susan (Kim) Markovich of McHenry, Illinois; son, Chris (Cathy) Molenaur of Wauconda, Illinois; twin brother, Donald of Akron; grandchildren, Bill III, Jeremy, Justin, and Jennifer, and great-grandson, Wesson Hesselbein. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, in 1997. Services were private and there was be no visitation. Arrangements were made by Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to the Wood County Humane Society, 801 Van Camp Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 or to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Edwin F. Damschroder, 85, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born July 17, 1922, in Toledo, to Edwin and Bertha (Witte) Damschroder. He was the owner and operator of Damschroder’s Store for Men in downtown Toledo that was founded in 1916 by his father and is now operated by his son Jim. He attended the University of Toledo after graduating from Scott High School in 1940. In 1942, he enlisted in the Navy Aviation Cadet program. He served as a naval pilot until the war’s end and joined his father in business. He married Dorothy Wearley on December 8, 1945. He served as president of the alumnae association of the University of Toledo in 1972 and 1973. He was a three-year member of the facilities committee of the athletic board of control. In 1978, he was awarded the Blue T and received the 12th Man award in October of 1983. He served as chairman of the Neighborhood Improvement Foundation of Toledo from 1974 to 1978. He was a trustee of the Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce from 1973 to 1975, was a member of Retailers of America and the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants, and he was licensed as a State of Ohio Realtor. Mr. Damschroder was a long time member of Zoar Lutheran Church in Perrysburg and a former member of Inverness, Catawba Island Club and Belmont Country Club. He is survived by his daughter, Kiki (Dennis) Kossow and son, Jim (Lisa) Damschroder; grandchildren, Emily Balf, Andrea (Gavin) Payne and Jed and Diana Damschroder; greatgrandsons, Dylan and Myles Payne, and sister, Meredith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, on January 3, 1995. He also was preceded in death by his brothers, Bob and Jim, and his sister, Phyllis. A memorial service was held May 18, at Zoar Lutheran Church. There was no visitation and burial services were private at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or Zoar Lutheran Church. ROBERT MAUK WALTER RUCH SHARON BUCKENBERGER WALTER “PETE” WILSON JOHN ANDRYC GRACE FULLENKAMP ADARENE “ADA” MIDDLETON Donna B. Owen, 78, of Perrysburg, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born in Defiance, Ohio, on April 19, 1930, the only child of Victor and Kathryn (Ort) Smith. She was one of 11 graduates in 1948 of Ney High School. She worked for Owens Illinois in the accounting department for 28 years, retiring at age 55. During retirement, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, attending the Golden Emblem Club functions, which is the retirement group of O-I. She also enjoyed exercising at the Rossford Community Recreation Center and traveling. One of her five trips to Hawaii was a celebration of her 65th birthday, which she shared with her sons and their wives. She served as treasurer for her condominium board of Three Meadows. Ms. Owen is survived by her son, Tim (Kristie) Owen and their children, Tony, Jeff and Holly; daughter-inlaw, Suzanne Owen, and her children, Alexa, Adrienne (Don), Noelle and Zachary. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Owen. Services were private. Burial was in Ney Cemetery, Defiance. Arrangements were made by the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Bruce “Chip” M. Hankins, Jr., 48, formerly of Maumee, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in his home in Waihi Beach, New Zealand. Mr. Hankins grew up in Maumee, and was an honors graduate of Maumee Valley Country Day School in 1978 and Dartmouth College in 1982. Among his youthful accomplishments, he was the youngest Eagle Scout in the history of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Maumee. In 2001, he retired after a successful financial services career in the San Francisco Bay area, selling his horse ranch there and moving his family to New Zealand. He was an ardent organic dairy farmer, equine enthusiast and outdoorsman. He was an ordained clergyman, who performed numerous weddings worldwide, including Japan. He married Phillipa Jones in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in 1988. A native of New Zealand and a veterinarian, she survives along with their two sons, Jasper and Cameron Hankins. He also is survived by his parents, Bruce and Joan Hankins of Pemberville; sister, Abby (Dan) Rogowski and their two daughters, of Hilliard, Ohio. Mr. Hankins was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Margaret Hankins, and his maternal grandparents, John and Esther Farmer. A memorial service was held in Waihi Beach. Arrangements are pending for a memorial service to be held in Ohio about mid- June and one to be held in California. The family suggests that tributes be in the form of contributions to Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 South Reynolds Road, Toledo 43614; Black Swamp Conservancy, P.O. Box 332, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552- 0332 or The Zippy Fund for Animal Welfare, c/o Waihi Beach Vets, 53 Wilson Rd, Waihi Beach, New Zealand. Dolores M. “Dee” Nicomede Weber, 75, of Maumee and formerly of Perrysburg, died Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born October 31, 1932, in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, to Henry and Edith (Lanfranki) Nicomede. She married Billy Weber on November 8, 1969, in Richmond, Missouri. She worked at both the Holiday Inn French Quarter and MacQueen’s Orchard gift shops. She also was a volunteer in the gift shop at St. Luke’s Hospital and a member of Beta Sigma Phi and the Red Hat Society. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Billy; son, Marquis “Mark” (Sally) Weber of Naperville, Illinois, and grandchildren, Madeline and Allen Weber. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Nicomede. Funeral services will be held today, May 7, at 11 a.m., at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, with the Rev. Dennis Huston officiating. Entombment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens in Waterville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the Zenobia Temple Transportation Fund. DORIS KURUCZ AUDREY ALLGIER WILLIAM ASENDORF JAMES BERNATH Richard Marshall Brown, 36, of Falls Church, Virginia, died Thursday, April 17, 2008. A native of Perrysburg, he graduated from St. John’s Jesuit High School in 1990, and Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, in 1994. He moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 1997, and worked for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training (TNT) program in the National Capital Area. He was instrumental in creating TNT’s in-line-skating program nationwide. He was last acting as the senior exposition manager for the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists. He enjoyed in-line-skating, sailing, hiking, fly fishing and Detroit sports teams. He hiked the Colorado Rockies, Mount Washington in January, and Old Rag. He enjoyed summer vacations at Menonaqua Beach on Little Traverse Bay in Michigan. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Karin (Willner) of Falls Church; parents, Rick and Ginger Brown of Perrysburg; sister, Molly (Kirk) Hallett and their sons, Thomas and Charles. He also is survived by his uncles and aunts, Robert and Barbara Coon of Perrysburg, Robert and Ruth Brown of Seattle, Washington, and Timothy and Trisha Brown of Harbor Springs, Michigan. A celebration of his life was held in Alexandria, Virginia. A memorial service will be held at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 871 East Boundary Street, Perrysburg, on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 11 a.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, friends and family consider a donation to the R. Marshall Brown Fund at the Toledo Community Foundation, 608 Madison Avenue, Suite 1540, Toledo, Ohio 436041151. This fund will support an annual scholarship at Wittenberg University. Matthew Kehoe, 84, of Perrysburg, died Saturday, April 26, 2008, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee. He was born in Wexford County, Ireland, to Matthew and Elizabeth (Hoare) Kehoe, and had worked in the family butcher shop. In 1949, he came to the United States and met Eleanor Carson at a family gathering. They were married in Dearborn, Michigan, on July 2, 1960. For more than 35 years, Mr. Kehoe worked for JL Hudson’s Department store in the warehouse, delivering items to various departments. In 1999, he became a U.S. citizen. He enjoyed traveling, being outdoors, swimming in his younger years, walking, and gardening at the 577 Foundation. He had an affinity for animals, and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen (Danny) Sackett of Perrysburg; son, Daniel (Stephanie) Kehoe of Plainfield, Indiana; grandchildren, Ashley and Brandon Sackett, Patrick, Rachelle and Brett Patterson, and Dustin and Nicholas Kehoe; sisters, Kitty (Pat) Hayes and Molly (Tom) Doyle, and nieces and nephews who reside in Ireland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor; brothers, James and Andy Kehoe; and sister, Betty Coleman. A Scripture Service was held April 28, in the Wit-zler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. A Mass of Christian Burial was held April 29, in All Saints Catholic Church in Ross-ford. Burial was private in Greenwood Cemetery in East Tawas, Michigan. SHARON SKELLY Zelta N. (Kazmaier) Dauer, 88, of Perrysburg, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Wood Haven Health Care in Bowling Green. She was born December 6, 1919, to Clyde and Elma (Kopp) Kazmaier. She married Jonathan Dauer on October 2, 1943. She graduated from Perrysburg High School and was an active and lifelong member of Zoar Lutheran Church. She was a long time member of Homemakers Farm Bureau Council. Ms. Dauer is survived by her daughter, Karen Dauer of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; son, Ronald Dauer of Perrysburg; grandchildren, Christopher (Amy), Mary (Brian) and Matthew (Sommer); great-grandchildren, Matthew and Logan Dauer and Gavin Gill; step-greatgrandchild, Courtney Summerville; sister-in-law, Ella Kazmaier; nieces, Julie (Jeff) Zollars, Kimberly (Erik) Stier, Susan Kazmaier, Laura (James) Pauken, Rose Marie (Jerry) Crawford, Barbara (Gary) Mussett; nephews, Eldon (Valerie) Spilker, Robert (Gaye) Dauer, Richard (Joyce) Dauer and Paul Myers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jonathan, on July 18, 1985. She also was preceded in death by her brother, Gene Kazmaier on February 22, 2005. Friends will be received today, April 23, from 2 to 9 p.m., at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 24, at 11 a.m., at Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 East Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, with the Rev. Timothy Philabaum, officiating. Burial will be in New Belleville Ridge Cemetery, Dowling, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Zoar Lutheran Church. GUY DELANEY JR. ANNA MARTIS DOROTHY RYBICKI ELIZA SCHOONOVER MARY ELLEN WARCHOL HELEN GRINER THOMAS BIRTHISEL RALPH BARLOW JR. Opal G. (Schaller) Biniker, 90, of Perrysburg, died Sunday, April 6, 2008, at the Manor At Perrysburg. She was born in Perrysburg Township to Ernest and Gertrude (Kindevater) Schaller. She married George Biniker on March 15, 1939, in Toledo. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stony Ridge, since March of 1948, and the Glenwood PTA.She is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Paul) Kerwin of Westlake, Ohio, and Janet (James) Podiak of Perrysburg; son, Craig Biniker of Perrysburg Township; grandchildren, David (Michelle) Kerwin of Chicago, Illinois, Kevin Kerwin of Westlake,Pam Podiak of Denver, Colorado, Kara (Dave) Mihalik of Perrysburg, Jason (Kristi) Biniker of Toledo and Amber Biniker of Columbus, and great-grandchildren, Austin and Brenna Kerwin. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, George.Friends will be received today, April 9, from 4 to 9 p.m., in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, where funeral services will be held Thursday, April 10, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Daniel Beaudoin officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Meigs Cemetery.Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. John’s Lutheran Church 5520 Fremont Pike, Stony Ridge, Ohio 43463. Marie Evelyn (Strayer) Brooks, 90, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Harborside of Perrysburg. She was born in Waterville, Ohio, on January 11, 1918, to Guy and Pearl (Mastin) Strayer. She received a degree in home economics from the University of Toledo. She was a teacher for the state of California and had worked in an aircraft factory. Upon returning to the Toledo area, she worked in a factory in Waterville. She married Clyde Brooks at the WashingtonD.C. Temple and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Perrysburg and the John Birch Society.She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Abbott of Arizona, and Harriet (Don) Eckel of Perrysburg; son, John (Suzanne) Brooks of Haskins, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother, Wayne (Abbi) Strayer of Waterville, and sisters, Beatrice Rister of Waterville, Bernita Podolak of Haskins, Janice Smith of Whitehouse, Betty (Richard) Huss of Blufton, Ohio, and Shirley (James) Carrol of White-house. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; brothers, Harold, Chester, Leroy and Ozzie Strayer, and sister, Bernice Irvin.Funeral services were held April 5, in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. PATRICIA MEDLEY JOHN “JOE” BAILEY CARLENE “CJ” BEHRENS |
