Perrysburg Messenger Journal

Perrysburg Messenger Journal Obituaries

For the week of July 1, 2009

Obituary Policy
Many newspapers now charge for obituaries. As a service to the community, the Messenger Journal
provides free obituaries. These obituaries, however, should conform to our style.
Limited details about the deceased person’s personal life are allowed; please state them objectively.

WILLIAM CORBIN

William C. Corbin, 85, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, at his home. He was born April 30, 1924, in Wood River, Illinois, to William and Lenora (Cunningham) Corbin Sr. He graduated from Wood River High School and served in the United States Navy as an aircraft carboration instructor while stationed in Chicago. He continued his education at the University of Illinois. He married Vivian Sorensen on August 17, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Corbin worked for various companies as a mechanical sales engineer. He enjoyed researching and reading books about religion. He also enjoyed writing. He is survived by his wife, Vivian; children, Gregory Corbin and Cheryl (Jon) Mercurio; six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 29, at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg, with the Rev. Timothy Philabaum, officiating. Burial was in Fort Meigs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Zoar Lutheran Church.

JAMES PERRY
James Perry, 78, died June 22, 2009, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. He was born January 21, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, to M. Frank and Amy (Pfautz) Perry. Mr. Perry served in the United States Navy Air Ordnance in Desert of California. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall with a bachelor of science degree, and worked as a systems analyst for Teledyn. He survived by his wife, Joy; her children, Christine (Bruce) Hendrick, John Bothe, Sharon (Dan) Chittich, Jerrilee Hahn; his children, Debbi (Chuck) Covey, Steve (Doris) Perry, Linda Koffenberger and Angela (Jim) Evans; 14 grandchildren, and sister, Joan Sperry. A memorial service was held Thursday, June 25, at Grace United Methodist Church in Perrysburg. Funeral arrangements were made by the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home.

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