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John A Gears, Jr.

John A Gears, Jr.

May 22, 2011

John A. Gears, Jr., 71, of Toledo, passed away on May 22, 2011 at Mercy St. Charles Hospital. He was born in Nelsonville, Ohio on November 26, 1939 to John Sr. and Ada (Matheny) Gears. John worked as an assembler for Dana Corporation for 34 years before retiring in 1994. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren....

Bobbie J. Decius

Bobbie J. Decius

May 20, 2011

Bobbie J. DeCius, 73, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 at Heartland of Perrysburg. She was born in Leads, Alabama on November 24, 1937 to Walter and Vera (Knopp) Branham. Bobbie married Laurence V. DeCius Sr. who preceded her in death. Bobbie was employed by Zorba'â„¢s Supper Club where she was a bar manager/mixoligist for many years....

Marie L. Sampsell

Marie L. Sampsell

May 19, 2011

Marie L. Sampsell, 85, of Elmore, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Genoa Retirement Village. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 12, 1926 to Vern and Margaret (Beltz) Perney. On April 11, 1959, she married Paul Sampsell. Marie worked as a toll operator for Ohio Bell for 9 years. She enjoyed showing horses and watching birds. Marie...

Edward R. Mathile

Edward R. Mathile

May 19, 2011

Edward R. Mathile, 52, of Toledo, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He was born on November 6, 1958 in Oregon, Ohio to Virgil and Catherine (LaPlant) Mathile. Edward was employed with the Toledo Sports Arena for many years as a janitor. Edward is survived by his father, Virgil; sisters, Peggy Heverly, Sue...

Florence I. Ostapowicz

Florence I. Ostapowicz

May 17, 2011

Florence I. Ostapowicz, 92, of Toledo, and formerly of Richmond, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. She was born in Gibsonburg, Ohio on January 15, 1919 to Oscar and Eva (Ottney) Goal. On June 7, 1969, she married Bernie Ostapowicz. Florence was employed with the US Government as a supply clerk for 32...

Margaret Jane Mercurio

Margaret Jane Mercurio

May 16, 2011

Margaret Jane (O'â„¢Connell) Mercurio, 75, of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away May 16, 2011 in her home. She was the daughter of Velma and William, and was born on May 17th in Toledo, Ohio in 1935. She married on November 19, 1953 to Albert Russell Mercurio (d. July 5, 1986). Margaret is survived by her seven (7) children, Nicholas (Tina), Steven,...

William J.B. Dunbar

William J.B. Dunbar

May 14, 2011

William J.B. Dunbar, 85, of east Toledo passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Northwest Ohio Hospice Perrysburg. He was born in Clear Creek, West Virginia on August 13, 1925 to Albert and Lilly (Harmon) Dunbar. John was a Korean War Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He retired in 1990 from O'â„¢Brien Nye Trucking Company where he was a...

Carl D Nitz

Carl D Nitz

May 12, 2011

Carl D. Nitz, 85, of Toledo, Ohio passed away May 12, 2011 at Foundation Park Care Center. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 12, 1925 to Harold and Bessie (Straits) Nitz. Carl was a U.S. Navy veteran and served his country during World War II. He had been employed by the Babcock Dairy Company for 21 years, retiring...

Nancy M. Watts

Nancy M. Watts

May 11, 2011

Nancy M. Watts, 63, of Toledo , passed away on May 11, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 6, 1948 to Donald and Elenore (Przybylski) Fellhauer. Nancy worked as a receptionist for the Ability Center for 15 years before retiring in 2009. In her spare time Nancy enjoyed garage sales...

Leonard William Zunk

Leonard William Zunk

May 10, 2011

Leonard William Zunk, 69, of Sweetwater KY, passed away on May 10, 2011 surrounded by his family. Leonard was born on July 6, 1941 to Ernest and Evelyn (Chambers) Zunk. He served proudly in the United States Armed Forces as a young man. Leonard was a fantastic artist whose interests included music and painting. He loved the outdoors and nature...

Leo R. Mapes

Leo R. Mapes

May 9, 2011

Leo R. Mapes, 88, longtime resident of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away May 9, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on August 23, 1922 to Scott and Mary (Long) Mapes. Leo was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II and was present at the Battle of Normandy. He had been employed...

Kimberly S. Brauer

Kimberly S. Brauer

May 6, 2011

Kimberly S. Brauer, 51, of Walbridge, passed away Friday, May 6, 2011 at Bay Park Community Hospital. She was born on July 18, 1959 to Virgil Brauer and Katherine Wyrick. Kim is survived by her husband, Bill Pratt; children, Heather (Gary) Gariepy, Jason (Heather) Brauer, and Josh (Tammy) Brauer; grandchildren, David, Jeffery, Riley, Jacob, Tyler, Haley, Joey, Aaliya, Haley, Ceria,...

Rosemarie Phillips

Rosemarie Phillips

May 5, 2011

Rosemarie Phillips, 72, of Toledo, passed away on May 5, 2011 at Mercy St. Charles Hospital. She was born on February 9, 1939 to Vincent and Mary (Hukalo) Szymanski. Rosemarie worked as an Auto Technician for Jeep Chrysler for 20 years before retiring in 2004. Rosemarie is survived by her son, Vincent E. Phillips; daughter, Cheri J. Phillips; sister, Barbara...

Albert Peter Rajner Sr.

Albert Peter Rajner Sr.

May 4, 2011

Albert Peter Rajner Sr, died May 4, 2011 following a brief downturn in his long and happy life. Born September 14, 1921, this son of Peter and Mary (Kislin) Rajner helped support his family during the lean years of the late 1930s. His early work experience included a Civilian Conservation Corps job in Idaho. In 1939 Al began his career...

Doris Jean Higley

Doris Jean Higley

May 3, 2011

Doris J. Higley, 82, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the Lutheran Home at Toledo, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 29, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to William and Esther (Zeller) Mollett. After graduating from Waite High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Higley on November 22, 1947. She worked as...

Charles B Cedoz

Charles B Cedoz

May 3, 2011

Charles B. Cedoz, 65, formerly of Oregon, passed away on May 3, 2011 at the Toledo Hospital. He was born on July 10, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio to Bernard and Donna (Burr) Cedoz. He was a lifelong auto mechanic. Charles is survived by his mother, Donna Cedoz; sisters, Joanne (Gary) Henningsen, Dianne (Karl) Busson; nieces and a nephew. There will...

Nannie Lee Robinson

Nannie Lee Robinson

May 3, 2011

Nannie Lee. Robinson, 92, of Rossford, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at her residence. Friends may call at Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road, on Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 4:00-7:00 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday in the funeral home where a wake will begin at 10:00...

Michael J. Grimmett

Michael J. Grimmett

May 1, 2011

Michael J. Grimmett, 42, of Toledo, Ohio left this world Sunday May 1, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Hinton, W.V. on September 21, 1968 to Curtis and Katherine (Johnston) Grimmett. Michael was employed by the Toledo Public Schools in the food service department. He leaves behind his wife, Megan Grimmett; mother, Katherine Grimmett; father, Curtis Grimmett;...

Aaron A. Perry

Aaron A. Perry

May 1, 2011

Aaron A. Perry, 36, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 26, 1974 to Buford and Elizabeth (O'â„¢Hara). On February 2, 2002, he married Monica Salyers. Aaron enjoyed basketball and spending time with friends and family. Aaron is survived by his wife of 8 years,...

Loretta M. Dannenberger

Loretta M. Dannenberger

Apr 30, 2011

Loretta M. Dannenberger, 82 of Millbury, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Arbors of Oregon. Loretta was born on October 13, 1928 in Melvin Dale, Michigan to Leo and Ida (Clevenger) Pezzoli. Loretta was a member of the American Legion in Bradner, Ohio. She was the former Den Mother for Cub Scout Pack #343. The most important thing...

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