Previously Listed Point & Shoreland Journal Obituaries 2009
Previously Listed Point & Shoreland Journal Obituaries 2009
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LEON DOBROLENSKI KELLY FREDRICKS Virgil Richardson, 61, of north Toledo, died Thursday, December 17, 2009, at his home. He was born in 1948, in Toledo, to Earl and Violet (Hall) Richardson. He was a supervisor for Chrysler Jeep for 28 years and retired in 2009. He enjoyed all types of sports activities, especially football. He played football while attending Woodward High School, and was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and the New York Jets. He also belonged to the North Toledo Arrow Club. Mr. Richardson is survived by his significant other, Joyce Vidal; son, Mark (Jill) Richardson; grandson, Tristan; granddaughter, Lily; sister, Joyce Anaya, and nephew, Earl Rudolph. He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Larry and Kenny Richardson. A celebration of his life was held Tuesday, December 22, at Connie’s Celebrations, 6195 Lewis Avenue, Toledo. Interment was private at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. FRANK ROZEK DONALD TUCKER JOYCE GOKEY DAVID KORPIK Robert C. Simonis, 88, of Point Place, died December 12, 2009, at Mercy-St. Anne’s Hospital. He was born in May of 1921, in Toledo, to Charles and Frances (Derflinger) Simonis. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army Air Force in Panama and the European Theater of operation. Mr. Simonis was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Service medal with one bronze star. After the war, he married Donna Zimmerman in 1946, and she died in 1959, leaving five young children. Another daughter and son were welcomed into the family with his marriage to Ursula Owens in 1971. She died in 1986. He retired from Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation after 30 years of service. He then went to work at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Northwest Ohio for 10 years. He was active in many capacities at Point Place United Methodist Church and volunteered his time as a patient representative at the former Riverside Hospital for 10 years. He is survived by his children; Robert Simonis Jr., Dianne (Richard) Keel, Linda (Robert) Kuehling, Joyce (Thomas) Hamrick, Barbara (Michael) Gruber; step-daughter, Leigh (Thomas) Ozuk; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Sr. Florence Simonis, R.S.M. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Osenbaugh; infant sister, Ruth, and step-son, John Owens. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 15, at RiverPoint Ministries United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Darlene Fugate officiating. Interment was in Restlawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to RiverPoint Ministries United Methodist Church, 2862 131st Street, Toledo, Ohio 43611. GERTRUDE “SANDY” GERBER Rosemarie “Rose” F. Kendzierski, 72, died Sunday, December 6, 2009. She was born in Toledo, on March 21, 1937, to Florence (Flint) and Peter Matriciano. Growing up, she spent many summers with her family at Nettles Lake and boating on the Ottawa River. She married Daniel “Dan” Kendzierski, and they made their home in the Shoreland/Point Place Community and raised their children. She worked as a real estate agent in Toledo for 40 years. After her husband retired from GM, he became her partner. Mr. and Mrs. Kendzierski and their grandchildren traveled together to different destinations throughout the world. Mrs. Kendzierski had been active in the Point Place Business Association, Shriner’s Dendarah Court and was a former member of River View Yacht Club. She is survived by her children, Dr. Kevin (Kelly) Kendzierski and Renee (Dylan) Kendzierski; grandchildren, Alexandra and Kevin Kendzierski, Danielle and Rachael Easterwood, Hannah and Luke Dyer; step-grandchildren, Bryce and Colin, and her brother, Marion (Yvonne) Matriciano. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan, and her daughter- in-law, Amy Kendzierski. A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, December 10, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43531 or any of the Shriner’s Charities. Glenn R. Hammer, 67, of Point Place, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, November 27, 2009. He was born in 1942, to Edward and Jane (Givens) Hammer in Toledo. He served as a police officer on the Toledo Police Department for 27 years, retiring in 1992. He belonged to various organizations such as the FOE Rossford AERIE #2562, FOP, PRCUA, and the Commodore Club. He was an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and Lions. He dedicated his time to children by coaching girls softball and boys little league baseball. He also officiated in basketball, football and baseball. Mr. Hammer is survived by his wife of 48 years, Peggy (Horseman) Hammer; children, Cheryl (Jon) Parker and Randall (Chris) Hammer; grandchildren, Nicholl, Joseph, Nathan, Jimmy, Meghan and Marti; great-grandson, Steven; brothers, Dale (Mary), William (Sue) and James (Gloria) Hammer; fatherin- law and mother-in-law; Sam (Betty) Carter; brothers- in-law; John (Linda) Carter, and Paul Schultz; sisters-in-law, Pat Oliger, Gloria (Mike) Ferree, Diana (Bill) Patterson, Debbie (Jeff) Gottschaulk, and Tina Crawford, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-inlaw, Vicki Schultz and brother-in-law, Samuel Carter Jr. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 1, at the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. ROBERT PEARSON ROBERT VANDOCK Alvin R. “Alvie” Volker, 71, of Point Place, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born on December 27, 1937, in Monroe, Michigan to Alvin and Anna (Hasley) Volker. A 1955 graduate of Macomber High School and a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Mr. Volker was an All-City quarterback in 1954. He worked for Libbey Glass for 10 years and as a pipefitter for the Chrysler Corporation for more than 31 years, retiring in 1998. Upon retirement, he volunteered at both Detwiler and Bay View golf courses. He was a lifelong member of Messiah Lutheran Church and a member of the Harbor Light Masonic Lodge, where he received his 50- year pin. He coached hockey in the Toledo area as well as football for Point Place Junior High School. He volunteered many hours working on renovations at Messiah Lutheran Church, and helping neighbors and friends with home repairs. He also enjoyed fishing and golfing, and was a volunteer at Maumee Bay State Park. Mr. Volker is survived by his wife of 23 years, Susan (Schupp) Volker; sons, Richard Volker of Bradenton Beach, Florida, Daniel (Jennifer) Volker of Toledo, and David (Tiffany) Volker North Royalton, Ohio; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Tim Volker, and sister, Pat Mettie. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 28, at Messiah Lutheran Church, with the Rev. David Rushton officiating. Interment was in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Lasalle, Michigan. Arrangements were made by the Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe. Memorial donations may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 4703 Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio 43611 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. James F. Mohn, 78, former resident of Point Place, died Friday, November 20, 2009. Mr. Mohn was a lifelong educator, beginning his teaching career in Erie Mason in 1954, then returning to Washington Local Schools in 1956 as a physical education and health teacher and coach. He was Whitmer’s head football coach and head track coach in the early 1960s. He was the principal of Horace Mann, Hopewell, Jackman and Monac elementary schools, principal of Jefferson and Washington junior high schools, and the first principal of Whitmer’s Vocational Technical Center (VTC). He retired from Washington Local in 1988. Mr. Mohn was a 1950 graduate of Whitmer High School, where he was a four sport athlete and eventually a charter member of the Whitmer High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He earned his undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University in 1954, his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, and his specialist degree from the University of Toledo. He was a Washington Township trustee in Shoreland for 21 years, a former member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, a member of St. Michael’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, a member of the Ohio High School Basketball Officials Association, and Shoreland VFD. He coached little league baseball and football for many years in Shoreland. He is survived by his son, John; daughter-in-law, Laura; grandchildren, Kenneth, Emily, and Eliza and fiancée, Louise Spitulski, all of Toledo; sister, Judith (Gerald) Murphy, and brother, Frank Mohn. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 24, at St. Michael’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, Toledo, with the Rev. Phillip Rapp, and co-rectors Gregory and Margaret Sammons officiating. Entombment was in Toledo Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or St. Michael’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4718 Brittany Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615. ROGER RITCHEY Beth A. Hollman, 34, of Toledo, Ohio died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 12, 2009, in her home. She was born on May 2, 1975, in Toledo, to Janice (Kimling) and James Hollman Sr. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Michael Williford and Tiffany Dodge; parents; sister, Julie (Mark) Owczarzak; brothers, John (Tammy) Pandi and Jamie Hollman; special friend, Wade Salyer; nieces and nephews, Kayla, Ashley, Andrew, Danielle, Johnathan, Sadie and Jordo. Funeral services were held Friday, November 20, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, with the Rev. Betty Fuller officiating. Interment was private. Tributes may be made to the family. LEILA KISS Jeanette (Thomas) Lebowsky, 91, a resident of Avalon by Otterbein at Monclova, Ohio, died November 12, 2009, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was a former resident of Perrysburg and Point Place. She was born to Joseph Bernard and Emilie “Millie” (Schaal) Thomas on November 9, 1918, in St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, the hospital her maternal grandfather, Melchior Schaal, had built as masonry/brick contractor, completing it in 1875. She was fond of the fact that she was born two days before the end of World War I, having been alive during all the major U.S. wars in the 20th and 21st centuries to date. She was a 1936 graduate of Central Catholic High School. On October 3, 1942, Jeanette married Edward Lebowsky, at the former St. Mary’s Church, in Toledo. In the early 1960s, after raising her children, Ms. Lebowsky returned to the work force at the former Lion Store, and was the cashier and head bookkeeper for Werkman’s Ace Hardware, Point Place, for 17 years. She retired in the mid-1970s to travel with her husband in their motor home, wintering in Largo, Florida, and spending summers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Her hobbies included travel, especially to Florida, Disney World, and the Western states, knitting, crafting and playing her Hammond organ. She served as secretary to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for the Diocese of Toledo. In that capacity, she traveled to the Holy Land twice, and went to Rome, Italy, where she met Mother Theresa of Calcutta when staying at the Poor Clares Convent in that city. She was secretary to the Vicar for Religious, Diocese of Toledo, retiring at age 75, only when budget cuts eliminated her position. She then volunteered as secretary for the Department of Volunteers at the former Riverside Mercy Hospital and then the Medical Records Department of the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, from 2000 until 2006. She is survived by her son, Edward (Martha) Lebowsky of Livonia, Michigan; daughters, Mary Lou King of Toledo, and Judith “Toody” (Scott) Shook of Perrysburg; grandchildren, Amy Lebowsky, Edward Lebowsky, Beth Lebowsky, all of the Detroit area, and Rob (Kate) Lebowsky of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Carrie (Bill) Carr of Toledo, and Christy (Dave) Wheeler of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, Elizabeth (Timothy Combs) Shook of Toledo, and Stephanie (Matthew) Zunk of Perrysburg; greatgrandchildren, Harrison Zarecki, James Carr, Abigail and Ian Wheeler, Aubrey and Timothy Combs, all of Toledo; sisters- in-law, Eleanor Carpenter and Dorothy “Midge” Thomas, both of Toledo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lebowsky, in March 1980. She also was preceded in death by her siblings, Helen Yost, Irvin Thomas and Mary Boes. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, November 16, at The Historic Church of St. Patrick, Toledo, with the Rev. Richard Yost, O.S.F., nephew of Ms. Lebowsky, officiating. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery, Toledo. Arrangements were made by the Witler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg Ohio 43551. Barry W. Bigelow, 75, of Point Place, died Thursday, November 5, 2009, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Toledo, to Chester and Katherine (Wagoner) Bigelow in 1934. Mr. Bigelow played football for Libbey High School, then he attended Bowling Green State University on a football scholarship. He served his country in the United States Navy on board the USS Lexington during the Korean War. He worked as a lineman at Toledo Edison for 50 years. He belonged to the Local 245. He enjoyed sailing, and participated with his brother, Chuck, in the Mills Races. Mr. Bigelow is survived by his wife of 35 years, Virginia “Gayle” Bigelow; children, Keith, Kelly (Gina), Mark, Karen (Brad), Michael, Mitzie, Shannon and Barry (Kim); 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Chuck (Nancy) and Michael, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sons, Ronnie and Shaun, and sister, Barbara Ann. Funeral services were held Monday, November 9, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Rushton officiating. Interment was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. GOLDIE CRIBBS Nila “Gale” Nichols, 74, of Point Place, died November 8, 2009, at her home. She was born in Karnak, Illinois, to Chestly and Jessie (Jones) Miller. She moved to Toledo when she was 7 years old. She attended and graduated from Whitney High School in 1953. She married William Nichols. She worked as a cashier at Werkmen’s Ace Hardware for many years and was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Ms. Nichols is survived by her daughters, Linda (Dennis) Haynes and Sandra (Chris) Ulrich; grandchildren, Matt (Megan), Steve (Heidi), and Joel Haynes, Wyatt (Andrea), Morgan, Lindsay, Taylor, and Claire Ulrich; greatgrandchildren, Avery Haynes, Wyatt and Wade Ulrich; sister, Marilyn (Doug) Cook; brother, Donald Miller; sisters-inlaw, June Christoffers and Ginny Nichols; aunt, Clara Sielbeck, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, William, in 2004. She also was preceded in death by her infant brother, James Miller. Funeral services were held Friday, November 13, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Rushton officiating. Interment was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 4703 North Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio 43611 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. CHARLES BUNKER MARY ANN MOUCH CURTIS RODGERS Stanley “Stan” Tom, 75, of the Point/Shoreland Community, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009, in Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born to Andrew and Theodora (Sinadinos) Tom in Brooklyn, New York, on March 22, 1934. He worked for Libbey-Owens-Ford as an inspector for 35 years, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and baseball, especially the Cleveland Indians. He also enjoyed hockey, and was an avid fan of the Red Wings, the Storm and was looking forward to cheering for the Walleye. Mr. Tom is survived by his wife of 32 years, Josephine “Jo”; children, Sandi (Rich) Burbach, Tim (Brenda) Brock and Carol Brock; grandchildren, Adam Burbach, Angela (Scott) Arnold, Tim Brock, Drew Brock and Tequila Richardson; brother, John (Elenor) Tom; brother-in-law, Mac (Cynthia) Brock, and sisterin- law, Antonia “Toni” Tom. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane, in 1976, and son, Ronald, in 1976. Funeral services were held Monday, October 26, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home. Interment was in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial tributes may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. Mary (Sulaica) Trzonkowski, 71, of Toledo, died Saturday, October 24, 2009, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born to Simon and Teresa (Salazar) Sulaica in Crystal City, Texas, on August 22, 1938. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. She was a former dance instructor for Arthur Murray and enjoyed writing poems and adored cats and dogs. She also worked as a cashier for Erie Foods, retiring several years ago. She was affectionately called “Grandma Mary” and “Momma Mary” by neighborhood children. Ms. Trzonkowski is survived by her son, Joseph “Scott” (Sue) Sulaica; grandson, Sam Stieben; grandchildren, Joseph “Scott” (Lisa) Sulaica Jr. and Pablo Sulaica; four great-grandsons; sisters, Elena Jimenez, Juanita (Elmer) Weyandt, Rosalinda Thayer (Val); brothers, Simon (Wendy) Sulaica Jr., Jesse (Janie) Sulaica; sisters- in-law, Vickie Sulaica and JoAnn Sulaica, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Jerry, in 1991; daughter, Stacey Stieben, and brother, Pablo Sulaica. Funeral services began Wednesday, October 28, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home before preceding to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Mass. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. HENRY PENNINGTON JR. HAZEL CRITES Mary Ritchie Elam, 74, of Point Place, died Saturday, October 17, 2009. She was born in Toledo, in 1935, to Russell and Veronica (Flack) West. She worked as a presser for Aramark, formerly known as Superior Laundry, for 24 years, retiring in 1997. She enjoyed playing the piano, writing songs, singing, doing jigsaw puzzles, crocheting, and riding her bike. She was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ohio State, and the University of Notre Dame. Mrs. Elam is survived by her husband of 54 years, William Elam; children, Theresa (George) Weiler, William (Katherine) Elam, Terry (Tammy) Elam, and Jeffery (Jennifer) Elam; 18 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; sisters, Sally (Jim) Drewyor and Alice (Robert) Kinnee. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held October 21, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, with the Rev. Columba Niboro officiating. Interment was in Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. MARIAN HOSLER DAVID LAAS SR. Marguerite L. (Ricard) Rogers, 82 of Toledo, died October 16, 2009. She was born in Toledo, on April 25, 1927, to Oscar and Flossie (Wenzel) Ricard. She was a bus driver with the Lucas County Board of Mental Retardation from 1965 to 1977, and a teacher’s aide at Jay Sheur School until retiring in 1987. She was a member of Cass Road Baptist Church, River View Yacht Club, Coast Guard Auxiliary and VFW Ladies Auxiliary 2984. She is survived by her children, Robert (Tami) of California, Jack (Barbara) of Virginia, Paul Jr. “Bud” (Kristi), Dorinda (Terry) Mattox, Jimmy (Dawn), and Steven (Michelle), all of Toledo; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Irma Zingg and Elda Rae Kutschbach; brothers, James and Gary Ricard, and special friend, Rebecca Goins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Paul Rogers Sr.; brother, Robert; sisters, Noamia, Geraldine and Myrtle, and daughter-inlaw, Connie Rogers. Funeral services were held Friday, October 23, at the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, with the Rev. Howard Thompson officiating. Interment was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Cass Road Baptist Church Building Fund, 1400 Cass Road, Maumee, Ohio 43537. STEVON YOUNG JOHN ‘JACK’ FITCH Levonne L. Gantt, 67, of Point Place, died unexpectedly along with her closest of friends on Sunday, October 11, 2009, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. She was born in Toledo, to Lambert and Frieda (Draheim) Fink in 1942. She was involved in various organizations, including Order of the Eastern Star Toledo Chapter #341, serving as associate conductress; True Kindred, serving as supreme chaplain; Amaranth–DSRM, serving as past grand royal matron from 1986 to 1987. She worked for 30 years at Rossford High School as the head cook, retiring this year. She enjoyed traveling with her friends, Chris Fulghum, Martha Jacobs and Norma Ottersetter. She also enjoyed reading. She is survived by her children, Debra (William) Duseberg, John (Teri) Weaver II, and Rebecca (Robert) Orwig; grandchildren, Aaron Gross and Jordan Orwig, and greatgrandson, Aaron Gross. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John Weaver Sr. and Benjamin Gantt. True Kindred and Amaranth services were held Friday, October 16, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 17, in the funeral home, with the Rev. David Rushton officiating. Interment was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Court of Ohio for Amaranth Diabetic Research, 314 Powderhorn Place, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110. Doris Jean (Fisher) Karow died Saturday, October 10, 2009. She was born to Harold and Margaret (Keggler) Fisher in 1929, and raised in Charleston, West Virginia. She met her husband, Jerry, while she was vacationing in Norfolk, Virginia, and he was on leave while serving in the United States Navy. They went on to marry and eventually moved to Toledo. Mrs. Karow became active in many organizations while raising her daughter and caring for her husband and home. She was active with her church, PTA and Girl Scouts. She sang semi-professionally before her marriage and was in various church choirs most of her life. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jerry; daughter, Anna Marie (Dale) Miller; granddaughters, Lauren (Robert) Johnson, Rachael and Kelsey Miller; great-granddaughter, Claire; brothers, Harold (Peg), George (Judy), and sister, Judith (Frank) Burke, and many other family members. She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara (Bobby) Wenzel and infant daughter; her brother-in-law, Frank Burke. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, October 20, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Toledo, with the Rev. Larry Michaels officiating. Interment is private. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin- Hoening Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio, 2500 North Reynolds Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615-2820. Kenneth T. Walczak, 83, of the Point/Shoreland community, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was born in Toledo, to Stanley and Theresa (Wilachowski) Walczak, in 1926. Mr. Walczak served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for 22 years as a millwright for G.M. Powertrain, retiring in 1988. His memberships included the American Legion, UAW Local 12, and the Point Place Heritage Society. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Jo (Foster); sons, James (Sharon) and Mark (Melinda) Walczak; son-in-law, Will Carey; grandchildren, Tammy, Terri, Adrienne, Thomas, Laura and Jane; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons; sisters, Virginia Kroll and Jean Kaczmarek. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Peggy Jo Carey, and brothers, Raymond and Gerald Walczak. Funeral services were held Monday, October 12, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, with the Rev. John Paschen officiating. Interment was in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen, 3100 West Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43606 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. DONNA AUERBACH Lois J. Baer-Vallade, 86, formerly of Point Place, died in her residence in Toledo, on Friday, October 2, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Robert Vallade; children, Bonnie (Ken) Dickson, Larry (Jill) Baer Jr. and Greg (Karen) Baer; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Baer; two sisters; two brothers, and grandson, Craig Baer. There will be no visitation. Memorial services are pending and will be published at a later date. The David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Those wishing to make memorial contributions in her name are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or an organization of the donor’s choice. JAMES PAUWELS Leonel “Listo” Ramos, 20, of Toledo, died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 30, 2009, in Toledo, along with his nephew, Jose Renteria Jr. He was born October 27, 1988, in Los Angeles, California, to Pancho Ramos and Maria Ramos. He enjoyed football, especially the Dallas Cowboys, and basketball, especially the Los Angeles Lakers. He also shared a love for music along with his nephew, Jose. He is survived by his father of Mexico; mother of Toledo; fiancée, Raquel Ruiz of Toledo; sons, Leonel Ramos Jr. and Ismael Ramos; nine brothers, four sisters; paternal grandmother, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 7, at St. Peter and Paul Church, Toledo. Burial was in Forest Cemetery, Toledo. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, 5300 North Summit Street, Toledo. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. Jose Humberto Renteria Jr., 13, of Toledo, died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 30, 2009, in Toledo, along with his uncle, Leonel “Listo” Ramos. Jose was born on June 25, 1996, in Los Angeles, California, to Lupe Ramos and Jose Renteria Sr. He was a student at Leverette Junior High School. His interests included drawing and music. Jose is survived by his mother of Toledo; father of Costa Mesa, California; brother, Jamie; sister, Leslie; maternal grandparents, Maria Ramos of Toledo, and Armando Ramos of Fresno, California, and many aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 7, at St. Peter and Paul Church, Toledo. Burial was in Forest Cemetery, Toledo. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, 5300 North Summit Street, Toledo. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. HILDA UNDERWOOD OLIVER KESLING VERNA HUBAY Verna Hubay was born Verna Vass on October 1, 1920, in Toledo. She lived her early life on the family farm near Montgomery, Michigan. It was here she accumulated many happy stories of life on the Michigan farm. She moved back to Toledo as a young adult and lived in the Hungarian East Toledo Birmingham neighborhood, where she had many friends and enjoyed the warmth of that close knit neighborhood. She was a member of the St. Michael’s Greek Catholic Church. It was at this time she met and married her husband Albert “Bertie” Hubay and had two sons, Michael and Bart, and lived on Bakewell Street in Birmingham. In 1957, Mr. and Mrs. Hubay built a new home and moved with their two sons to Point Place. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Point Place. As her husband’s health declined in his later years, Mrs. Hubay cared for him at home despite her own advancing age until his death in 2001. She is survived by her sons, Michael of Toledo, and Bart (Marzieh) of Atlanta, Georgia, and many nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Gostala and Helen Materni, and brothers, Stephen, George, John, Andy and Julius Vass. Prayers began Wednesday, September 23, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Elizabeth “Betty Jean” Ruckreigle, 82, of the Point/Shoreland community, died Saturday, September 12, 2009. She was born in Toledo on September 17, 1926, to Russell and Corinne (Stark) Coppler and also resided in Temperance, Michigan. She attended Central Catholic High School and Davis Business College. She worked as a secretary at Willys Overland and then later as a waitress at Webbers Glassless Tavern for 30 years, retiring in 1989. Ms. Ruckreigle was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, a long time member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and was an active member of Friendship Park Senior Center and St. Vincent de Paul Society. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, playing cards and traveling with friends, and especially bus trips. She is survived by her children, Lynn (Ken) Simpson of Toledo, Holly Ruckreigle and (Sandy) of Toledo and Jim (Leslie) Ruckreigle of Titasville, Florida; grandchildren, Kenneth (Rebekah) Simpson Jr., Kyle Ruckreigle, Rebecca Lenz, Brandon (Christina) Lenz; great-grandchildren, Titan Bauer, Bruce Lenz, Lennox Simpson and Megan Ruckreigle, and sister, Lois Webb. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Harry, in 2002. Prayer services began September 17, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home before proceeding to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for Funeral Mass with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Entombment was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Promedica Hospice, PCCS Foundation, 5200 Harroun Road, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. PAUL SCHOENFELT JR. PHILLIP HARVEY MAE KEIFER JEANETTE ARNOLD Steward N. “Sno Ball” Ball, 86, of the Point/Shoreland Community, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009. He was born to Collie and Nellie (Steward) Ball in Toledo. He worked for the Norfolk & Western Railroad for 30 years, retiring in 1986. Mr. Ball served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign and Philippine Liberation. He enjoyed playing softball until he was in his 30s. He also enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing, playing cards, and playing checkers with his grandchildren. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Mr. Ball is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary (Sullivan) Ball; children, John (Rosemary) Ball, Daniel (Roberta) Ball, Christine (Tom “Tony”) Shackelford and Janine Ball; nine grandchildren; sisters, Tresa Skiles and Janet Francis, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Molly, and infant sister, Althea. Funeral services were held Friday, September 4, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, followed by a Burial Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Interment was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio. ALICE SIMINIAK MARYBELLE SQUIRE DAVID WARDERS Theresa Bea Flynn, 92, died June 20, 2009, in Hermanville, Mississippi. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, but spent most of her life as a resident of Point Place. She and her husband William “Bill” Flynn enjoyed camping and were charter members of the Serro Scotty Club. They also enjoyed boating on Lake Erie. She dedicated her life to the conservation of the area’s wetlands and waterways, including the Woodtick Peninsula. Her hobbies included gardening and mosaic art. Ms. Flynn is survived by her daughter, Misty Lenz of Hermanville; grandchildren, Kelley Pettis of San Diego, California, and William Sauer of Jackson, Tennessee; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and special friends Amy Abbott of Toledo, and Cherie Horner of Cape Coral, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, in 1973. Memorial services were held in Hermanville. Contributions may be made to the Toledo Humane Society. JAMES KEREKES JOHN SWAILE Sharon L. Gonzalez, 61, of the Point Place community, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Toledo Center. She was born in Toledo, in 1947, to Leonard and Corinne (Wysong) Grabarczyk. Ms. Gonzalez was the support service manager for Supplemental Staffing for 24 years, retiring in 2008. She enjoyed traveling to different places to take in the scenery, the customs, and the cuisine of the local residents. She is survived by her son, Shaun (Valerie) Gonzalez; mother, Corinne Graybell; brother, Fred (Kim) Graybell; sister, Kyle Rigney, and her soul mate, Jake Burowski. All services were private. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin- Hoening Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or the Muscular Dystrophy Association. o •CHARLES “JAZZ” HOLT Charles E. “Jazz” Holt, 74, of Toledo, died Thursday, August 13, 2009. He was born on November 22, 1934, in Athens, Alabama, to Charles and Aradia (Putman) Holt. He moved to Toledo in 1950, where he met Eleanor Bodner. They were married on Valentine’s Day in 1953. Mr. Holt worked at Libbey Glass for 40 years, first as a ware handler then operator and chief operator. He was an officer in Local 59 GBBA for many years. He retired in 1996. Mr. Holt is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eleanor; daughter, Christine; son and daughter-inlaw, Rose; grandchildren, Jeremiah, C.T., Nicole, Lukas, “Shawn and Amanda” and nine great-grandchildren; brother and sisterin- law, Bobby and Shirley Holt. Funeral services were held Monday, August 17, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mary Lou Baumgartner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Lutheran Church, 1127 Huron Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604. Cheryll Jean O’Brien, 59, of Point Place, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009, while in the Toledo Hospital. She was born to John and Gwendolyn (McMahon) O’Brien in Toledo, on October 14, 1949. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed watching Notre Dame football on Saturday afternoons, listening to the “Beatles,” shopping with her best friend Susie, and taking trips to the casino with her mother. She worked for Owens Illinois for 35 years as a computer operations scheduler, retiring in 2007. Ms. O’Brien is survived by her mother, Gwendolyn O’Brien; brothers, Timothy (Marlene), Michael and Daniel (Sandy) O’Brien; sister-in-law, Mary O’Brien-Perkins; nine nieces and nephews, and six great-nieces and greatnephews. She was preceded in death by her father, brother, Dennis O’Brien, and sister-in-law, Diane O’Brien. A Memorial Mass was held August 18, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment was private. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. HOMER SHIELDS III
Kathleen “Kat Jo” Marleau- Herrera, 38, of Point Place, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. She was born on April 14, 1971, in Toledo, to Richard and Rose (Barrett) Marleau. She gave of her time in soup kitchens and volunteered at the Humane Society. She enjoyed tending to her flower gardens. She was employed as senior loan officer with Dold Construction in Perrysburg. She is survived by her husband, Michael; son, Xander; step-daughter, Rylie; father, Richard Marleau; sister, Kelly (Tim) Marleau-Whitmore; father and mother-in-law, Michael and Martha Herrera; nieces, Casey Jo Marleau, Kelsey and Sarina Whitmore; nephew, Zachary Faccone, and aunt Gail Church. She was preceded in death by her mother in 1996. A memorial service was held Saturday, August 15, at the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Rushton will be officiating. Memorial contributions may be made by check payable to Kelly Marleau- Whitmore, who has started a trust for Xander C. Herrera at National City Bank. Daniel J. “Bucky” Kosakowski Sr., 86, of Point Place, died Tuesday, August 11, 2009, in his home. He was born January 18, 1923, to Daniel and Rose Kozakowski. He was a 1942 graduate of Woodward High School, where he played baseball and enjoyed art classes. Mr. Kosakowski was a combat veteran of the Second World War, serving in the 8th Army Air Corps heavy bomber group. After the war, he attended the College of Pharmacy at the University of Toledo for two years. He retired from Scholtz Homes and later worked part time for several years at Ace Hardware. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Point Place, volunteering there as a coach for several youth sports groups and was a member of VFW Post #5530. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Kozak, and sisters, Angie Zoldowski and Phyllis Gawronski. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elaine; children, Deborah Duda and Daniel Kosakowski Jr.; grandchildren, Bridgett Groom, Rick Duda, Gretchen Kosakowski and Tanya Kosakowski; great-grandchildren, Ian, Chase, Aidan and Kieren. Memorial funeral services were held Friday, August 14, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home. A memorial mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. WILMA WILEY WILLIAM TODA BETTY HENDEE Lorenz “Bus” Schenck of Point Place, died July 27, 2009. He was born in Toledo, on December 31, 1924, to Edward and Goldie (France) Schenck. He worked at the Pure Oil Refinery as a stationary engineer for 27 years and then JL Hudson for 10 years. Mr. Schenck was a life member of the River View Yacht Club, where he enjoyed playing cards and pool. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed fishing in the inland lakes of Michigan and Wisconsin and on Lake Erie. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jane; son, Larry Schenck; daughter, Luanne Swigart; grandsons, Karle Stange, David Laytart and Joe Laytar, and great-grandsons, Connor, Caleb, and Landon Laytart. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dianne Stange; brother, Don, and sisters, Dorothy and Jean. There was no visitation and services were private. Arrangements were made by the Cremation Society of Toledo. Margaret Rose Vallas died Friday, July 31, 2009. She was born on March 3, 1925, to Leonard and Mary (Russo) Mirabello in Toledo. She attended St. Michael the Archangel grade school and graduated from Woodward High School with the class of 1943. She married Christopher Vallas on April 17, 1948. She was a den mother for the Cub Scouts in Point Place. She worked as a bookkeeper for Dankert’s Sunoco, which was their family business. Ms. Vallas also volunteered for many years at the former Riverside Hospital gift shop. She was a member of Eagles Aerie 197 REAC and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling, dancing and cooking for her family. Ms. Vallas is survived by her children, Ray (Gladys) Vallas of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Leonard (Barbara) Vallas of Seattle, Washington, Frank (Karen) Vallas of Perrysburg, and Sharon (Tom) Georgopoolos of Lambertville, Michigan; nine grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher, in 1980; son, James Vallas; brother, Paul Mirabello, and sisters, Vera Mirabello, Ann Bunker and Mae Mirabello. Scripture Services were held Tuesday, August 4, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home. Funeral services began in the funeral home on Wednesday, August 5, with prayer services, followed by a Burial Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, with Fr. Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Barbara M. Coleman, 69, of Erie, Michigan, died Monday, July 27, 2009. at her home. She was born February 18, 1940, in Toledo, to Huebert and Jacqueline (Barber) Leon. She enjoyed being a homemaker and playing bingo, as well as dice and card games, and spending summers at Clark Lake, Michigan. Ms. Coleman is survived by her children, Dianne (Ron) Miller, Linda (Paul) Gross, Jeff (Sue), John (Meredith), and Jim (Tanya) Coleman; grandchildren, Melissa, David, Josh, Heather (Don) Kinsman, Sydni, Nicholas, Carson, Makenzie and Lucas; greatgrandchildren, Emma, Danielle and Johnathan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark Coleman, in April 2009. She also was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Keis; parents, and stepfather, Harold Leon. Funeral services were held Friday, July 31, in the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home with the Rev. David Rushton officiating. Entombment was in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. James A. Joyce Jr., 85, of Point Place, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at St.Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was born in December of 1923 to Anne (Keivens) and James Joyce Sr. in Toledo. He served his country during World War II while in the United States Army. He worked as a supervisor for Jeep in the payroll department, and retired on March 1, 1985, after 33 years of service. Mr. Joyce was a member of Conn- Weissenberger American Legion Post 587, St. John’s Holy Name Society, and the Catholic War Vets. He is survived by his wife, Ellouise (Couturier) Joyce; sons, James (Kay) Joyce III and Timothy (Amy) Joyce; grandchildren, Jimmy, Keri, Christopher, Jessica and Julia; sister, Grace Joyce, and several other family members. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Norman Glover and Joseph Joyce. Scripture Services were held Sunday, July 26, at the David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home. Prayers began in the funeral home Monday, July 27, followed by a procession to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for Mass of the Christian Burial with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Catholic High School or St. John the Baptist Elementary School. CHARLES HALL IRENE URBAN LAURA SEMER Mark E. Cunningham, 80, of Point Place, died Friday, July 3, 2009, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg Center. He was born in 1928, in Toledo, to Minnie (Volk) and Mark Cunningham Sr. A 1946 graduate of Central Catholic High School, he served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked as a supervisor for Canteen Service for 33 years and retired in 1990. Prior to that, he worked at the Toledo Blade and Kieswettter Rug and Carpet Cleaning Co. He and his wife Pat were members of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, where they were involved in numerous ministries. Mr. Cunningham was active in many organizations. He was a life member of ORYC, known as the Past “Rear Commodore,” a life member of Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council #4169, Point Place VFW Post 3265, American Legion Post 110, and a life member of the World War II Memorial Society. He was chosen for “’Ole Man of the River 2003” and he had coached CYO football for St. John the Baptist Elementary School, winning the 1962 “Toy Bowl.” He is survived by his children, Carol Annesser, Mark (Pam) Cunningham and Michael (Pam) Cunningham; grandchildren, Thomas (Lori) Cook, Kevin (Sarah) Cook, Laura Cunningham, Matt (Kelly) Cunningham, Chris (Hazeanne) Cunningham, and Karla (Ryan) Moon; 18 great-grandchildren, and sister, Mary Scott. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Pat; brother, Mark Cunningham, and grandson, Anthony Michael. Visitation, along with Rosary and ORYC services, were held Tuesday, July 7, at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Prayers began in the funeral home on Wednesday, July 8, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Catholic High School or St. John the Baptist Maintenance Fund. MARK HELLER EMILY MUSIALOWSKI NORMAN ORZEHOWSKI SR. Richard “Radar” T. Wlodarski, 77, formerly of Point Place, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. He was born in 1931, in Toledo, to Stanley and Hattie (Dumawski) Wlodarski. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Mr. Wlodarski was a millwright by profession and worked for 28 years at General Motors Powertrain, retiring in 1996. Prior to that, he had worked for Libby Glass and the former Toledo Tank Company. He had many associations with various organizations, including: O.R.Y.C. Past Commodore (1975), the Bryan Eagles AERIE #2233, life member of Montpelier Eagles, and Point Place American Legion Post 110. He enjoyed boating and fishing on Lake Erie. He was known as the “Polish Clown” for 50 years. Mr. Wlodarski is survived by his wife of 57 years, Zoe (Lester); sons, David Wlodarski, Daniel (Vicki) Wlodarski, Alan Wlodarski, Jaime Wlodarski; daughter, Sharon (Scott) Kneisel; grandchildren, Amy, Lindsay, Todd, Jason, Melissa, Alan Jr., Joshua, and Erin; greatgrandchildren, Aaron, Danielle, Emily, Jonathon, and Hayden; sisters-in-law, Florence and Ludonna Wlodarski; nephews, Kevin (Debbie) and Michael Wlodarski. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Angela Wlodarski; brothers, Henry, Edward and Joseph Wlodarski. Visitation and funeral services were held Friday, July 3, at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc., beginning with the Great Lakes Past Commodore ORYC Chapter, concluding with services officiated by Deacon Gerald Ignatowski. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. Earl W. McBride, 88, of Toledo, died Thursday, June 25, 2009. He was born in 1921, to Luther and Mary (Barrett) McBride, in Seven Mile Ford, Virginia. He served in the United States Army Airborne Glider Battalion during World War II. Mr. McBride worked as a driver for ABC Auto Parts; before that, he was a service manager in the auto department for Montgomery Wards and had worked as a coal mining superintendent. He was an ordained minister and past chaplain for American Legion Post #110 in Point Place, where he also enjoyed the role of Santa Claus for a number of years. He was a member at Harbor View Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Laura Lorraine (Earles); sons, Fred (Kathy), Tom (Carole), and Frank McBride; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgranddaughter, and sisters, Emily McBride and Debra Shifflet. He was preceded in death by his brother, Willie McBride and sister, Belle Blankinship. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 1, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc., with the Rev. George Goodrich officiating. Interment was in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. RICHARD SCREPTOCK CAROLINE SCUKA Judith K. Guerrero, 63, of the Point Shoreland Community, died Saturday, June 13, 2009, in her residence. She was born to Jack and Mary (Abbott) Measley in Toledo. She worked as an administrative assistant for the Washington Township Clerks Office for 26 years. She enjoyed auctions, flea markets, garage sales and playing bingo. Mrs. Guerrero is survived by her husband of 47 years, John Guerrero; children, Randy and Rachelle “Shelly” Guerrero; granddaughter, Nicolette Tolitano; father, Joseph Blaze; sister, Jackie (Louie) Bofia; brothers, Joe (Marge), Jeff and Jim Blaze; sisters-inlaw, Lupe Menchaka and Mary Hernandez; brothersin- law, Ebaristo and Robert Guerrero, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law, Antonia Guerrero; father-in-law, Ebaristo Guerrero; brothersin- law, Manuel and Chalo Hernandez, and sister-inlaw, Weda Marquez. All services were private. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 321 High School Road NE, Ste. D3, PMB 149, Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110. Eugene J. (Bodway) Beaudoin Sr., 82, of the Point/Shoreland Community, died at home. He was born in Toledo, to Eugene and Maybelle (Blake) Bodway- Beaudoin on June 3, 1927. He served in the United States Army during World War II in Panama. He retired from AP Parts, where he had worked for 10 years. Prior to that, he worked for 25 years at Hausmen Steel Company. He is survived by his children, Eugene “Jo” (Marsha) Beaudoin Jr., Kathy (Randy) Spohn, Dan (Faye) Beaudoin, and Greg (Pam) Beaudoin; grandchildren, Scott, Jason (Serena), Misty, Casey, Kevin, Brian, Brianne, and Michael; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty (Luther) Hartson and Ginny (Lucky) Penn; brother, Frank Bodway; sister-in-law, Phyllis (Bill) Bauer, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Bonnie, and brothers, Alvin “Dutch” and Duane “Butch.” Funeral services were held Monday, June 15, at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc., with the Rev. David Rushton officiating. Interment was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Toledo Humane Society. Frances E. Robarge, 92, of the Point/Shoreland Community, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, in Flower Hospital. She was born October 27, 1916, in Toledo, to Joseph and Josephine (Reno) Weithaus. She formerly owned and operated Canal Carryout for 43 years, retiring in 1976. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, active in the Rosary Altar Society, RICA, and Friendship Senior Center. She also volunteered for the Board of Elections, and enjoyed traveling throughout the United States. She is survived by her sons, Walter (Donna) Robarge and Michael Robarge; grandchildren, Doug, Darren (Dawn), Dave, Zachary, Sarah and Michael; great-great-grandchildren, Jon, Patrick and Krista, and sister-in-law, Barbara Weithaus. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; six brothers and sisters, and granddaughter, Mary Frances. A Rosary Service was held Monday, June 15, at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Prayers began in the funeral home on Tuesday, June 16, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Becky Kelley-Robarge Scholarship Fund at Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, 2221 Madison Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, 43624. JESSIE KNAKIEWICZ Irene Marian Reynolds, 92, died June 10, 2009, at the Lutheran Home at Toledo. She was born September 26, 1916, in Toledo, the first of two children born to Joseph and Sadie Jablonski. She enjoyed watching old movies and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed cooking for family occasions. Ms. Reynolds is survived by her children, Ronald Klempner, Delores Cole, and Philip (Jennifer) Klempner; step-children, Ralph Reynolds Jr. and Victoria Rogers; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild, and brother, Harry Jablonski of Spokane, Washington. Funeral services were held Monday, June 15, at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc., with the Rev. David Rushton officiating. Interment was in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Dorothy Nell (Bryan) Schutt died Sunday, June 14, 2009. She was born June 1, 1939, in Collingwood, Tennessee, to Lester and Nellie May Bryan. In her youth, Ms. Schutt’s family moved to Toledo, where she graduated from Woodward High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family, listening to country music, making scrapbooks and other crafts. She also enjoyed poetry. Ms. Schutt is survived by her children, Sherry Barney- Whitenburg, Vicky (Renicker) Glaze, and Dale (Melinda) Schutt; grandchildren; Glen, Mike, Matthew, Stephanie, Andrea, Amber, Jessica and Tyler; great-grandchildren, Kayden and Annabelle; stepfather, Donald Schneider, and brothers, Donald (Joy) Bryan, Doyal (Marlene) Bryan, Dwight (Cheryl) Bryan, Dennis (Diane) Bryan. She was preceded in death by her brothers, David and Charles Bryan. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 18, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home with the Rev. David Rushton officiating. Interment was in Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. WILLIAM TOTH SR. Douglas “Biscuit” L. Young, 30, of Toledo, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2009. He was born 1978, in Columbus, Ohio, to Kenneth Hamblin and Linda (Saar) Young. He worked for Inland Water Pollution Control for the past seven years. Prior to that, he worked as a line clearance tree trimmer for both Penn Line and Asplundh Companies. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 247 out of Detroit, Michigan. He enjoyed fishing. Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Rena Carrizales; daughters, Celine Avalos, and Josephine Carrizales, parents; Linda Young and Kenneth Hamblin; brothers, Kenneth Saar, Danny (Lakeisha) Hamblin, and Jason Young; grandparents, Joyce and Charles Saar; niece and nephew, Kaylee Hamblin and BoBo Bridges, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Friday, June 5, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc., with the Rev. David Westmeyer Jr. officiating. Interment was in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to his family. Edward J. CaJacob Jr., 91, died June 18, 2009, in his home. He was born in Toledo, on June 6, 1918. He married to Ruth Dreier on April 22, 1944. He served as master sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. CaJacob retired as purchasing agent for Prestolite International in 1980 after 38 years. He attended the old St. John’s High School and Lyola University. An active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Point Place, he served as lector and communion distributor for 35 years. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth CaJacob; children, Kathleen Bryant, Madelon (Mark) Nowak, Daniel CaJacob, M.D., Claire CaJacob, Ph.D.; grandchildren, Daniel CaJacob II, Nicholas CaJacob, Molly CaJacob, Elizabeth “Libby” CaJacob, Edward “Trey” CaJacob III and Michael Nowak. He was preceded in death by infant daughter, Marilyn CaJacob; granddaughters, infant Amanda and Bianca Bryant; two brothers and six sisters. A Scripture Service was held Sunday, June 21, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. A Funeral Mass was held Monday, June 22, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment was in St. Ignatius Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Hospice of Northwest Ohio or to an organization of the donor’s choice. RAYMOND HILL JOHN PIEPER CHESTER WINIARSKI Mary Lou Osborne, 59, a longtime resident of the Point/Shoreland community, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, in her home. She was born January 17, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Michael and Lillian (Tometsko) Placko. She was the office manager at Dr. George Osborne, DDS General Dentistry in Point Place for more than 30 years, with her husband and partner. She also worked as a coronary care nurse at the Toledo Hospital. She was the recipient of the Wet Hens Award for the outstanding female member of the North Cape Yacht Club and was involved with their junior sailing program. She also was very involved with the Toledo Dental Society. Mrs. Osborne is survived by her husband of 37 years, Dr. George Osborne; daughter, Cindy (Patrick) Cassidy, son, Michael Osborne; brothers and sisters, Michael (Judy) Placko, Pat Hubbard, Bonnie (J.C.) Kalous, Jim (Cathy) Placko, Kathy (Marty) Kurkul, and Dave (Carol) Placko; aunt, Joan Lanberg; brother-in-law, Bill (Charlene) Osborne; sister-in-law, Kay (Kevin) Pool, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, June 13, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment was private. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to the Junior Sailing Program at North Cape Yacht Club, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. CHESTER WALCZAK JR. RALPH BRANN SR. JAMES GREENE CATHERINE SIMON DONALD GOSPODAREK PHYLLIS HENRY Albert “Big Al” Vidal Longoria Sr., 54, of Toledo, died Monday, May 18, 2009, at the Ebeid Hospice Center at Flower Hospital. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, on May 14, 1955, and moved to Toledo with his parents at age 1. After graduating from high school, Mr. Longoria involved himself within his community of North Toledo. He coached for the Riverside and NTOFA (North Toledo Old-timers Football Association) football and baseball programs; he served as secretary of NTOFA and as vice president of the North Toledo Area Corporation. He was a standing member of the Local 50 Plumbers and Steamfitters for 29 years before retiring in February 2008. During his membership, he served seven years as a union organizer, he was on the apprenticeship committee, and was a job steward on many projects. An avid member and spokesman for the mayor’s coalition for prostate cancer, he donated many hours of service to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Longoria is survived by his wife of 35 years, Diana Longoria; children, Albert Longoria Jr., Sophia (Justin) Smith and Anthony (Adrienne) Longoria; granddaughter, Alexia Longoria; mother, Isabel Longoria; sister, Carol Longoria; brother, Ruben Longoria, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members in Texas, Mexico and Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his father, Espiridion Longoria; brothers-in-law, Donald Bowman Sr., and Donald Lee Sr.; sister-inlaw, Karen (“Kern”) Longoria, and nephew, Timmy Lee. A Rosary Service was held May 21, at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial was held May 22, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Toledo. Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. THELMA WOOD James W. Babel, 84, of Delta, Ohio, died Friday, May 1, 2009. He was born to Henry and Regina (Clark) Babel in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1924. He served in the United States Army during World War II, in Iwo Jima. Mr. Babel worked at the former Refiners Transport for 21 years, retiring in 1981. He belonged to many organizations, including the Teamsters, Point Place VFW Post 3265, Delta Eagles, DAV life member and the Point Place C.B. Club. He drove to Florida every winter, talking on his C.B. throughout the trip. He enjoyed biking, walking, fishing and golfing, and watching golf on television. Mr. Babel is survived by his daughters, Darlene (Len) Syrek and Terri (Jack) Craib; granddaughters, Tami (Steve) Spangler, Melenie (Brian) Nelson; grandsons, Matt and Bill Behrens; great-grandchildren, Preston Spangler, Sophia and Michael Nelson; step-children, Dale (Terri) Cable and Keith (Sophie) Bettinger; stepgrandsons, Josh and Cort Cable. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 34 years, Juanita Babel, in 1981, and his second wife, Helen Babel, in 2007. He also was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry and Jack Babel, and infant sister, Regina Babel. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 6, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc., with the Rev. Cecelia Sledge officiating. Interment was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. MARY CIESLIKOWSKI Charlotte Faye (Rhude) Faunce, 61, died Monday, May 4, 2009, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo Center. After graduating from Donegal High School in Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania, in 1965, she was employed at several companies, most notably U-Haul Co. of N.W. Ohio, where she worked for 15 years and enjoyed many friendships, and previously, Faunce and Faunce, Inc., a family owned sheet metal company where she met her husband, Jack. They were married in 1985. She was worthy advisor of Rainbow For Girls in Dayton, Ohio, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Dayton and a member of Dendarah Court, Ladies Oriental Shrine of America in Toledo. Mrs. Faunce is survived by her husband, Jack; sisters, Peggy (Keith) Shidemantle, and Deirdre Ann Pearson, both of Pennsylvania; brother, David (Melody) Weaver of Greenville, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ruby Rhude. Memorial visitation and services were held Friday, May 8, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home. Interment was private. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Toledo, Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Dendarah Court, L.O.S.N.A. of Toledo. Mary J. Swiderski, 79, of Point Place, died Friday, May 1, 2009, at the Arbors at Sylvania Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 4, 1929, in Toledo, to Arthur and Pearl (Sergen) Gast. She was the last survivor of four sets of twins in a family of 13 children. A graduate of Waite High School, she was employed as a secretary in payroll and accounts receivable for the Dana Corp. for more than 30 years, where she retired in 1995. She also worked at one time for Toledo Scale and for the Jeep Corp. She enjoyed breakfast outings with her girlfriends from high school, and taking trips with her friends to Florida and Arizona. She was an excellent cook and a crafter who made many patchwork quilts with her sisters. Ms. Swiderski is survived by her son, Terry (Dana) Swiderski of Toledo; grandchildren, Bryan (Tricia) Swiderski, Darron (Ashley) Swiderski and Ashlee (David) Brown; great-grandchildren, Sidney Swiderski and Braydi Swiderski; sister, Anna Hoot of Waterville, Ohio; special friends, Delores Ripinski, Theresa Ello and Lois Rickert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Swiderski, on February 7, 1989. She also was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Warns, Marie Bradley, Elsie Fitzgerald, and Helen, Pauline and Alice Gast, and brothers, Herbert, Arthur, Lyle, Mel and Paul Gast. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 6, in the Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice. KENNETH POWER Helen J. Vass, 92, died April 22, 2009, at home. She was born in Toledo on May 22, 1916, to Mate and Anna (Petrilla) Sirilo. In 1938, she married Julius Vass. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and was known for being able to comfort and calm babies and small children. She also enjoyed playing bingo and, until a few years ago, attended regularly with all of her sisters. She is survived by her son, Terry Vass; daughters, Arlene (Charlie) Leininger, Diana (Tom) Bennett and Bonnie (Rich) Halter; grandchildren, Kellie (Bill) Patton, Anita (Bob) Rowland, Pamela Bennett, Tracy Bennett, Julius (Jennifer) Jacobs, Justin (Lisa) Jacobs, Olivia Halter and Ruby Halter; great-grandchildren, Craig, Dane, Dylan, Bobbie, Crystal, Chance, Seth, Adeline, Tommy, Pamela, Rebecca, Carl, and Randy; brother, Ernest (Rita) Sirilo; sisters, Anna Wilczynski, Lola Anello, and Elizabeth Brzuchalski; sisters-in-law, Verna Hubay and Helen Sirilo, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Julius, in 1992. She also was preceded in death by her infant son, Julius; brother, Emery Sirilo, and sister, Mary Varady. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 25, at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc., with Father James Kubajak officiating. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Frank Julius Comte, 82, of Toledo, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born in Toledo, to William and Anna Rose (Ochs) Comte on March 25, 1927. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and shortly thereafter joined the Air Force to serve his country and was stationed in the Pacific until 1947. After discharge, he attended the University of Toledo and was a member of Phi Kappa. He started working for his family business, Comte Construction Company, as a union brick layer and carpenter and worked his way up to president and estimator, where he continued until his retirement two years ago. He enjoyed his work and every aspect of the construction business. His memberships were extensive they included; Bricklayers and Local 3 until 1997, Iron Workers Local 55 since 1977 as trustee, Toledo Building Congress and the Bricklayers Apprenticeship Committee for five years, Masonry Institute of Northwest Ohio as trustee, former past chairman of the Associated General Contractors of America Toledo Chapter in 1974 and 1987, along with being a member of the board of directors for many years. He also was an active member and past president of the Toledo Lion’s Host Club since 1963, and participated in the “Glasses for the Sight Impaired Program” and with the American Legion Toledo Post #335. He enjoyed playing cards, bowling and golfing. Mr. Comte is survived by his wife, Emmalou (Gilbert-Melnek); stepchildren, Edward Melnek, Mark Melnek, Brian (Beth) Melnek and Lisa McClain; grandchildren, Heather (Mickey) Elder, Traci (Michael) Hernandez, Brian Melnek and Aaron Melnek; great-granddaughters, Kieran Elder and Logan Hernandez; brother, Robert (Margaret) Comte; sister, Mary Angela Quilter, and nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his sons, Jeffery and Scott Comte; wife, Geraldine (Huribue) Comte, and brother, William Comte. Visitation was held Thursday, April 23, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Prayers began in the funeral home on Friday, April 24, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment was in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sight Center of Northwest Ohio, 1002 Garden Lake Parkway, Toledo, Ohio, 43614 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. RICHARD BREWER STANLEY KOZLOWSKI Mary A. (Fox) Pinkley, 77, a lifelong resident of Point Place, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009. She was born March 12, 1932, in Toledo, to Chester and Irene (Courville) Fox. She was well known for her many acts of charity. She shared her musical talents with her community, local churches, and other various establishments. She enjoyed playing the piano for the residents of the former Harborside of Point Place, and played for local churches since she was 11 years old. She also played for services at Jasin Funeral Home for the past 50 years. Mrs. Pinkley was active in many organizations, including the Ladies Shrine of North America, Dendarah Court, Point Place Business Association, Past President of the former Point Place Business Women’s Association, secretary and partner for Flags Sales and Repairs, and partner of Flags For Point Place. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Howard Pinkley; daughters, Laura (Edmund) Zunkiewicz, Heidi (Ken) Germain, Wendy (Jeff) Beallas; grandchildren, Chad Stewart, Kelly and Becky Zunkiewicz, Corey and Ben Beallas, Sarah and Jason Germain, and her brother, Robert (Louise) Fox. The Ladies Shrine of North American, Dendarah Court held services Friday, April 17, at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Visitation and funeral services were held Saturday, April 18, at Point Place United Church of Christ, with the Rev. William Cox officiating. Entombment was in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Point Place United Church of Christ or Shriners Hospitals. LINDA FOX NorEL LEINBERGER CHARLES “ANDY” ANDERSON JACQUELIN LIBSTAFF MARY RUPLEY Elizabeth F. “Betty” Sabin, 86, of the Point Shoreland Community, died Thursday, March 26, 2009, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born in Ogdensburg, New York, and moved to Point Place in 1935. She married Chet Sabin in 1949, and they opened Chet’s Marine Service on Edgewater Drive, which is still one of the longest running businesses on the Ottawa River. Ms. Sabin was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Red Hat Society, a lifetime member of the Ottawa River Yacht Club auxiliary, past president of ORYC ladies auxiliary (1952 and 1953), Satin Gavel and was the first woman recognized to receive the honor of ‘Ole Man of the River’ (1999). This award recognizes the efforts and dedication of various individuals who did much to improve the river and community at hand. She is survived by her children, Judith (Jerry) Nemire, Kenneth Sabin, James (Pat) Sabin, Chester (Reggi) Sabin, Robert (Mary Beth) Sabin; stepson, Tom Sabin; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild, and sister, Elaine (Tony) Feudi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester, in 1986. She also was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Santay, and stepdaughter, Carol Ritenour. Combined ORYC services were held on March 29, at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral services were held March 30, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Fr. Gerald Chmeil officiating. Interment was in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. JOYCE AMBLE Anthony J. Anello, 89, formerly of Point Place, died Monday, March 23, 2009. He was born on July 1, 1919, in Toledo, to Mariano and Marie (Farraro) Anello. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He then worked for Local 55 as an Ironworker for more than 25 years. He belonged to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and also had a membership to North Toledo Arrow Club (NTAC). He enjoyed being out of doors and playing golf. Mr. Anello is survived by his sons, Tom and Jim Kromenacker; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lola Anello, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace, in 1994. He also was preceded in death by his sons, Don and Ray Kromenacker; siblings, Carmen Shamas, Louise Brothers, Ida Mae Russell, Paul and Mike Anello, and grandson, Andy Kromenacker. Prayers were held Thursday, March 26, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. Lance R. Bedour Jr., 38, of the Point/Shoreland Community, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia, in 1970, to Janice (Roe) and Lance Bedour Sr. He worked for more than 15 years in maintenance for Toledo Beach Marina. His interests included playing paint ball; cooking, both indoors and outdoors, and spending time with his children. Mr. Bedour is survived by his wife of 10 years; Buffie (Byrd); children, Tyler and Tiana Bedour; his parents; sister, Jody Bedour; sister-in-law and brother-inlaw, Pam (Steve) Wiederhold, and several aunts and uncles. A celebration of life was held Thursday, March 26, at Point Place VFW Post 3265, 5416 North Summit Street, Toledo. Memorial contributions may be made to his wife and children. Thomas G. DeLong Sr., 87, of the Point/Shoreland Community died Monday, March 16, 2009. He was born in Hanging Rock, Ohio, in 1921, to John and Lola (Wilson) DeLong. He worked for 42 years at Jeep, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the UAW Local 12. Mr. DeLong enjoyed spending time outdoors, taking long walks, planting and caring for his gardens. He attended The Church on Strayer Road. Mr. DeLong is survived by his children, Thomas (Nancy) DeLong Jr., Joyce Winland, and Charles DeLong, along with their mother, Leona Roberts; grandchildren, Sonya, Shilo, Raymond, John, and Max; great-grandchild, Hunter; step-children, Ron and Terry McCaughey; eight step-grandchildren; three step-great-children, and sisters, Flossie Kinstler, Carolyn Williamson, and Patricia Booher. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenna, in 2002; brothers, Merril and Bud, and sisters, Ruby and Mary. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 21, at 11 a.m., in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Interment was in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Harborside of Sylvania, 5757 Whiteford Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623. LYDIA DRAKE Frank J. Incorvaia Sr., 84, of Point Place died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at St. Vincent’s Mercy Medical Center. He was born in 1924, to John and Angeline (Cuttaia) Incorvaia. He was the owner and founder of Inky’s Fine Italian Foods. He worked in the restaurant for 30 years and retired in 1987. Mr. Incorvaia served in the United States Army during World War II. He belonged to Elks Lodge 53 and the VFW. He enjoyed scuba diving, fishing off the piers in Florida and at Round Lake in the Irish Hills of Michigan. He also enjoyed golfing and traveling to Florida for the sunshine and fishing. Mr. Incorvaia also enjoyed woodcarving, and teaching his grandchildren to drive. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gloria (St. John); children, John (Kay), Frank Jr. (Margaret), and Linda (Greg); seven grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 17, at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Lawrence “Larry” W. Scoble, 60, of Toledo, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Toledo, in 1948, to Walter and Anna Mae (McGrath) Scoble. He worked as a detective for the Toledo Police Department, retiring in 2001. He also had served in the Army National Guard as an MP. Mr. Scoble was a member of the Wolf’s Den, the Toledo Policeman Patrol Association, and American Legion Conn-Weissenberger Post 587. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially at his cottage in northern Michigan, fishing, hunting and golfing. He is survived by his sons, Brent (Tara) Scoble, and Chris (Kristy) Scoble; grandchildren, Kyle, Zackery and Ella Scoble; his parents; sisters, Muriel (Gary) Sindyla, and Valerie (Dennis) Abbott; fiancée, Sharon Cassity and her daughter, Brittany; niece, Kerrie Sindyla and nephew, Richard Wheeler. Visitation was held Sunday, March 15, at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home. Funeral services and interment were private. EDWARD RODRIGUEZ Alice “Busia” M. Howard, 80, of Point Place, died Sunday, March 15, 2009. She was born in Toledo, in 1928, to Casper and Mary (Walczak) Siwa. She worked for 20 years as a home health care provider. Ms. Howard was an active lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She is survived by her sons, Daniel (Dawn), and David (April); daughter-inlaw, Connie (Jim) McDonald; grandchildren, Dawne, Danielle, John, Lauren, Jordan, and Ashley, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dewey Howard, and son, Dennis. Scripture Services were held Thursday, March 19, at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Prayers began in the funeral home on Friday, March 20, followed by a procession to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for a Funeral Mass with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Summit and 124th streets, Toledo, Ohio 43611. JAMES BARRY Jerry Robert “Bubba” Dazell Jr., 35, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2009, in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He worked for Valvoline Instant Oil Change as a manager for more than 10 years and most recently started work at Calphalon Corporation. He enjoyed many sporting events, including Red Wings Hockey, WWE Wrestling and was an avid fan of NASCAR and Jeff Gordon. Mr. Dazell is survived by his wife of eight years, Katherine (Miller) Dazell; parents, Janet and Robert Luda, and Jerry and Sharon Dazell Sr.; sisters, Amy Swade, Teresa Dazell Heninger and Kelly (Katie Murdock) Dazell; grandparents, Robert and Ruth Dazell, and Mary Hughes; mother-in-law, Carolyn Miller; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, and special friends, Aaron Pontius, Dawn Lafferty, Corey Fisher and Mary Boss. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joan and Ellis Ferguson, and J. Reid Hughes, and father-in-law, Charles Miller. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 10, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc., with the Rev. Terry Pontius officiating. Interment was in Whiteford Union Cemetery, Bedford Township, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Elli Holycross, 77, of Point Place, died Monday, March 9, 2009, in her residence. She was born in Sacrau, Germany, to Rudolf and Anna Bierwagen. She worked as an assembly worker for the Dura Corporation for more than 20 years, retiring in 1985. She is survived by her children, Donald (Rachel) Holycross, Susan Contrerras, William (Julie) Holycross Jr., Beverly (Eric) Mills, Karen Holycross and Harold (Jean) Holycross; daughter-in-law, Sue Holycross; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, and many other family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Sr., in 1973. She also was preceded in death by her son, Gerhard Holycross, and brother, Manfred Bierwagen. Funeral Services were held Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m., in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home with the Rev. David Rushton officiating. Interment was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. WANDA PARKER BERNICE SHAMBARGER ROSEMARY BABKA Virginia M. Lince, 86, of north Toledo, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, in her home. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana, in 1922, to Floyd and Tressie Marie (Hunter) Frakes. A homemaker, she enjoyed crocheting, being outdoors, and gardening. She also enjoyed playing games such as Bunko and Yahtzee with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Larry) Gross, Sharon Lawson, Darlene (Jim) Dukeshire, and Debbie Ruffin; 24 grandchildren; 40 greatgrandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley “Curly” Lince; daughters, Loretta Smith and Carol Sue Worley, and brother, Robert Frakes. Funeral services were held Friday, March 6, at 11 a.m., in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc., with the Rev. David Rushton officiating. Interment was in Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. ETHEL McGIBBENY Ruth May (Wambold) Kornowa, 87, died Saturday, February, 21, 2009, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born in Toledo, on June 13, 1921, to Edward and Esther Wambold. She grew up in Perrysburg, and graduated from Perrysburg High School in 1938, where she was the captain of her basketball team. On August 31, 1940, she married Andrew Kornowa of Toledo. She had a special love for animals, and was an avid football, baseball and golf fan. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, antiquing and riding her bicycle to garage sales. During the past 14 months while she resided a Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek, Ms. Kornowa enjoyed playing bingo and the musical entertainment, lunch outings, earning gold medals and meeting new friends. She is survived by her children, Donald (Joan), Dennis (Jeanette), Douglas Kornowa and Diane Kornowa, all of Toledo; grandchildren, Shelly (Andy) Dionyssiou, Don Kornowa, and Ryan (Heather) Kornowa; greatgrandchildren, Courtney, Hunter, and Logan Kornowa, Lauren Dionyssiou; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Andrew; brothers, Edward (Bud), Vernon (Skip), and John (Meat) Wambold. A Parstas prayer service was held February 25, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. On February 26, prayers were held in the funeral home followed by the procession to St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Rossford, for Mass of the Christian Burial with Father George Mullonkal officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 133 Walnut Street, Rossford, Ohio 43460. William “Bapa” J. Newell Jr., 71, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, to William and Helene (Marchant) Newell in 1937. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17 served as a member of Task Force 77 Seventh Fleet. After seven years, he transferred to Naval Air and met Scheran Jenne; they married in 1964, while Mr. Newell was serving at Naval Air Station Grosse Ile, Michigan. He is a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He retired from the Navy as chief petty officer in 1985. Mr. Newell worked as a resident service engineer for Reliance Electric Company from 1968 to 1982; technical training specialist for Chrysler Corporation, and medically retired in 1991. He also worked as a voting booth election official. He was a Girl Scout leader, member of F.O.E. Eagles #197, a member of Naval Enlisted Reserve Association, Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club, and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Scheran; children, Charles (Constance) Newell and Cynthia Schultz; grandsons, Christopher, Curtis and Charles III, and sisters, Helene Twyman and Patricia Marion. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 28, at 1 p.m., at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc., 5300 North Summit Street, with the Rev. David Rushton officiating. Interment was in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Home Care & Hospice, 3450 West Central Avenue, Suite 230, Toledo, Ohio 43606. Geraldine (Eleston) Poole, 84, of the Point/Shoreland Community, died Monday, February 23, 2009, in her home. She was born in 1924, in Toledo. She graduated from Waite High School and attended Mary Manse College. She joined the U.S. State Department in 1963, and was posted abroad on assignments for the Foreign Service at American Embassies in Monrovia, Liberia; Mexico City, D.F.; Lusaka, Zambia; London, U.K.; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya; the U.S. Mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), in Brussels, Belgium, and the U.S. Mission to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France. She served in various assignments in Washington, D.C., including in African Affairs, Latin American Affairs, European and Canadian Affairs, and as secretary to the U.S. ambassador for state and local governments. While assigned to NATO in Washington and Brussels, she served as staff secretary at NATO Ministerial meetings in Brussels, Paris, Oslo and Ottawa; the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) in Helsinki, Finland, and the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) office in Vienna, Austria. She received several State Department achievement awards, including as a member of the Working Group on the taking of American hostages in Iran which culminated in the return to the U.S. of the hostages in 1980, and on the task force on the coup d`etat which deposed the Sultan of Zanzibar in 1964. She retired from the Foreign Service as secretary to the U.S. ambassador to the OECD in Paris. Prior to joining the Foreign Service, she was employed as secretary to the Commanding Officer of Rossford Ordnance Depot and as a legal secretary in the Marshall, Melhorn law office in Toledo. While at Rossford Ordnance Depot, she also served at preliminary Loyalty-Security Hearings under the McCarthy House Unamerican Activities Committee. She is survived by her son, Michael (Camille) Poole; daughter, Terry Ferrari; grandsons, Kerry (Brenda) Trester and Nicholas (Kristi) Poole; g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n , Michelle, Kerry II and Alexander, and sister, Nancy (Carl) Larson of Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her brother, Theodore Eleston; sister, Victoria DeGroff, and twin sister, Patricia Lawton. There was no visitation. Graveside services were held February 27, at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, with the Rev. David Rushton officiating. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Marie Nettie Criscio, 91, of Toledo, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born Nettie Marie Ellison on November 5, 1917, to George and Maude (Wade) Ellison. She married Samuel Criscio on August 31, 1940, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Toledo. Mrs. Criscio is survived by her husband of 68 years, Samuel; daughter, Gay Criscio of Monroe, Michigan; son, Kenneth Criscio of Ann Arbor, Michigan; granddaughters, Nettie Criscio of Wesley Chapel, Florida, Sharon (Dan) Hensley Alford of Dearborn, Michigan; Sara (Jef) Light of Toledo, and Megan (Chris) Dooley of Plymouth, Michigan; greatgrandchildren, Nate, Nora, Grace, Kieran and Cormac, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Domenic Criscio; daughterin- law, Kathleen Criscio, and siblings, Bessie Jones, LaVerne Dowiak, Eleanor Hase, Harold Fulk, Alta Baucom, John “Bob” Ellison and James “Sid” Ellison. Services were held Saturday, February 21, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, with Father Marc Gawronski of St. Mary’s Parish in Monroe, Michigan, officiating. A private inurnment will take place at a later date in the Old St. Patrick’s Church Columbarium in Ann Arbor. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Clara (McCrory) Schumaker, 81, died December 19, 2008. She lived in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, for the past four years. She grew up in Point Place and enjoyed ice skating on the Ottawa River. Retired from Libbey Glass in 1992, she was known as a good organizer in preparing banquet meals at St. Anthony Villa with Monsignor Doyle, and Marian Movement of Priests in the 1980s, St. Agnes Parish’s Marian retreats. She traveled to the Holy Land, Fatima in Portugal, and Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Mexico. She volunteered at Teentown, bowling, and many sports events for her children and grandchildren. Later in life she married Robert Schumaker, who taught her to play golf. They enjoyed many vacations to Mexico. She also enjoyed playing euchre. Ms. Schumaker is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter, Kathy Essex; son, Jeffrey (Jo) McCrory; grandchildren, Natalie (Steven) Meyers, Justin and Nicholas Essex, Chad, Eric, Brandon and Veronica McCrory; greatgrandchildren, Max, Ben, Caydence, and Mackenzie, MaKayla, Kiley, Trace, Haylee; stepdaughters, Robin Davis, Stacey Dempter, and Kendra Walters; stepson, Robert Davis; step-grandchildren, Casey, Kalina, Katie, Mathew, Sarah; sisters, Florence Murphy, Marge Sulewski and Imogene Jester, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by James McCrory; brothers, Vernon and Norman, and sister,Virginia. A Memorial Mass was held in Florida and a Memorial Mass will be held in Toledo for family and friends at a future date. Carrie Hepfinger, 98, of Mesa, Arizona, died at Banner Baywood Hospital on Saturday, January 31, 2009. She was born in Rock County, Kentucky, on September 5, 1910, to Jeremiah and Mary Jane (Maupin) Owens. She married Park Hepfinger in Angola, Indiana, on December 21, 1927. They moved to Bowling Green, Ohio, then to the Point Place/Shoreland Community. Mrs. Hepfinger worked outside the home for short periods but mostly was a homemaker. She was a former member of Ottawa River Yacht Club Ladies Auxiliary. Ms. Hepfinger is survived by her daughter, Betty (Roland) Muhleman of Shasta Lake, California; son, Ed (Rosemary) Hepfinger of Toledo; daughterin- law, Bonnie Hepfinger of Garden Grove, California, eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Park, in 1987. She also was preceded in death by her infant son, Billy; son, Gerald; granddaughter, Jodi, in 1979; four sisters; one brother; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service was held Thursday, February 12, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc., with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation, c/o Donna Batdorff, 2731 Porter SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49509 or the Mustard Seed Outreach Ministries, 5420 302nd Street, Toledo, Ohio 43611. ANNA “GERRI” SULIKOWSKI PAUL ZALECKI KATHRYN JACOBS Michael R, Zohn, O.D., 54, died December 9, 2008. He was in an optometric practice with his father, Dr. Alvin Zohn, and Dr. Gail Sanderson in Point Place. He was a life long area resident who attended the University of Toledo and graduated with a degree of doctor of optometry from Illinois College of Optometry in 1979. He was an active member in many associations, including the American Optometric Association, the Ohio and Toledo Optometric Associations, Advisor to the Optometric/ Ophthalmic Technology program at Owens Community College. Dr. Zohn was a past president of the Point Place Business Association (1986 and 2000), was named Businessperson of the Year in 1990 and 1997, and was zone governor for the Toledo Optometric Society. He also served on many boards and committees. He enjoyed traveling, camping, skiing, photography and music. Dr. Zohn is survived by his wife, Cindy; father, Alvin (Jane); mother, Evelyn Zohn; brother, Jerry (Beth) of Berkey, Ohio; step-brother, Kevin (Robyn) Cable of Coral Springs, Florida; step-sister, Brenda (Boyd) Steele of Toledo; nephews, Justin, Stephen and Eric Zohn, Josh Steele, J’son Cable; nieces, Tami Bunker, Korie and Paige Cable; aunt, Marcia Pitler and cousin, Russel (Amy) Pitler. A celebration of life was held December 16, at the Robert H. Wick/Wisniewski Funeral Home, Toledo. Memorial contributions may be made to Metroparks of the Toledo Area, 5100 West Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43615, or to the Point Place Business Association Beautification Committee or Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 5074, Toledo, Ohio 43611. Tuffie Paul Saba died January 15, 2009. He was born on June 29, 1923, to immigrant parents within a large family, and was raised by a single mother through the Great Depression. He served as a Merchant Marine during World War II. Although he had little formal education, he was well traveled and well read. He is survived by his son, Michael “Mickey” Saba of Portland, Oregon; daughter, Janice Sawyer of Toledo; grandson, Kurt (Rie) Sawyer; great-grandson, Alex Sawyer; companion, Mary Berry; stepdaughter, Sue (Don) Morris; brothers, Raffie, Bill, and Philip; sisters, Helen Fisher and Linda Zagara; special nephew, Tom Franklin, and son-in-law, Gary Sawyer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; brothers, George, Jimmy and Joe Saba, and sisters, Nellie Abodeely, Sally Dewood, Frieda Franklin, and Joanne Rogers. A private celebration of his life was held for his closest family and friends. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. TIMOTHY VOLKER Rose “Aunt Rose” Swafford McNabb, 75, of the Point/Shoreland community and Marblehead, Ohio, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009, in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Toledo, in 1933, to Thomas and Margaret (Lymanstall) Porter. She worked at Gladieux Food, Dana Corporation, and Mary Beck’s Fireside Inn as their cook for a total of 50 years, and for 10 years with Jeep before retiring in 1991. She was a member of UAW Local #12. Ms. McNabb enjoyed crafting, crocheting, and spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with her family. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 38 years, Carl Swafford, in 1992. She married Jerry McNabb in 2002, and he preceded her in death in 2003. She is survived by her sister, Betty Waterfield; nieces and nephews, Cathy (Bob) Thigpen, Timothy (Carol) McNabb, Daniel (Kelly) McNabb and Janna McNabb; nine greatnephews; two great-nieces; 13 great-great grandchildren; special cousins, Mary and Rosalie, and many other cousins from Defiance, Ohio. She also was preceded in death by her sister, Helen McNabb, in 1998. Visitation and funeral services were held Thursday, January 29, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Danbury Senior Center, 8470 East Harbor Road, Marblehead, Ohio 43440 or the Friendship Park Senior Center, 2930 131st Street, Toledo, Ohio 43611. Rita L. (Haas) Batdorf, 83, of Point Place, died Saturday, January 17, 2009, at her residence. She worked as a lunchroom supervisor for 18 years at St. John the Baptist School, where she was affectionately called “Gamma Rita” by the children. Prior to working for the school, she was employed by the former Woolson Spice Company, Kimble Glass Company and was a “demo lady” for many area grocery stores. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and enjoyed playing cards, bingo, trips to the casinos and spending time with her family. Ms. Batdorf is survived by her daughter, Letha Boughey; son, David (Janice) Batdorf; grandchildren, Jeff (Shauna) Boughey, Steven (Lindsey) Batdorf, Tracy (Matt) Ryan, Ian Batdorf and Justin Batdorf; great-grandchildren, Avery and McKenna Ryan; daughter- in-law; Linda Batdorf, and several special nieces and friends. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Dayton; son, Stanley, and sisters; Helen O’Neill and Dorothy Emmick. A Rosary service was held Tuesday, January 20, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 21, in the funeral home, with Fr. Alan Zobler OSFS officiating. Interment was in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. BETTY MERCURIO-SHOCK Stanley E. Wolfinger, 89, of Point Place, died Wednesday, January 14, 2009, in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was a foreman for the Toledo Plate Glass Co. for 43 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. In his early years, he performed in local versions of “Our Gang” of the Little Rascals movies. He enjoyed playing bingo, eating breakfast at McDonald’s on Alexis Road, taking the casino bus from the former Northtowne Mall every Monday. He is survived by his sister, Virginia Davis, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Wolfinger was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, in 2001. He also was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Zydel; brothers, Charles, Ralph and Joseph Wolfinger. Funeral services were held January 17, in the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, with Fr. Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, 3883 Monroe Street, Toledo, Ohio 43606. Hilton “Red” H. Oberdier, of the Point Place/Shoreland community, died Monday, January 19, 2009. He was born August 27, 1926, to May (Hastings) and Leon Oberdier, on Onondago Avenue, Toledo, where he lived his entire life on some portion of the family’s farm, even building with his own hands a home on property left to him by his grandfather. At age 17, Mr. Oberdier enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II, serving as a pharmacist’s mate. During the Korean War, he served as a corpsman for the Marine Corps. He met his first wife, Louise Breksa, at the St. Regis Paper Company cutting the rubber stamps to be used on the bags. In the 1950-60s he became a custom automobile trimmer, building convertible tops and upholstering classic cars many of which are still being displayed, most notably at the Bennington Museum, being the 1925 Wasp Touring Car restored by Henry Dodge. He was a member of Local 55, Ironworkers and was retired from the Ironworkers after 20 years, working on such landmarks as the Owens-Illinois Building downtown and the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant. Retirement allowed him the chance to pursue other interests which included the gathering of the history of Point Place and the creation of the Point Place Heritage Society, serving as its president and writing articles of interest for the Point and Shoreland Journal for many years. He was a member of CrossPoint Community Church, formerly the Berean Fellowship of Onondaga Avenue, was built on the site of the Hastings-Oberdier Family farm. Mr. Oberdier enjoyed life, whether it was digging holes for a garden or fixing anything and everything, building things, traveling with his wife or the two of them just dancing the night away. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sandra (Gibson) Oberdier; children, Sandra (Thomas) Reid, Tony Oberdier; step-children, Darlene and Dave Spradlin, Rick (Gayle) Gibson, and Tim Gibson; grandchildren, Justin (Jolene) Reid; Anne (Tim) Gerber; Kristie Gibson; Bryan (Amy) Gibson; Shane (Amanda) Gibson; Lisa (Jon) Crye; Kyle (Jim) Stelmaszak; Olivia (Jordan) Gibson; Andrew Gibson and Dorina Gross; 13 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Gertrude Piorkowski, and many nieces and nephews, especially, John Lee Horvath. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Louise, in 1980. He also was preceded in death by his stepson, Keith Gibson. Funeral services were held Friday, January 23, at CrossPoint Community Church, with the Rev. Michael DeLong officiating. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to CrossPoint Community Church, P.O. Box 5097, Toledo, Ohio 43611, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Raymond A. Sotkiewicz, 70, of Point Place, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. He was born in Toledo, in 1938, to Anthony and Tekla (Przybysz) Sotkiewicz. He worked as a floor designer and installer for Scheider-Dietrich, Inc. for 40 years, retiring in 1992. He also was an accomplished photographer, a framer of art, Web site creator, and served as a board member and artist with the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild. He and his wife, Carol, enjoyed traveling to various destinations. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol (Balazs); son, Raymond “Scott” (Andrea) Sotkiewicz of Seattle, Washington, and grandson, Joseph Sotkiewicz. He was preceded in death by his infant daughters, Susan and Linda. Visitation was held Friday, January 23, from 2 to 7 p.m., at the David R. Jasin Funeral Home, Inc., 5300 North Summit Street, where funeral services began at 7 p.m., with Father Gerald Chmiel officiating. Interment was private. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, March 7, at 10 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Priests of the Sacred Heart, P. O. Box 900, Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130 or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. BETTY PETERS ILA YARBERRY EDWARD MONHOLLEN SR. JAMES ZIEGLER |
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