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Sister Patricia Simpson died at Rosary Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio on February 19, 2020. Formerly known as Sister Dorothy Ann, the daughter of Austin and Dorothy Simpson entered the Sylvania Franciscan community in 1952 from Our Lady Queen of Heaven parish, Detroit, Michigan. She professed her first vows in 1957 and her final vows in 1960. She studied at the University of Detroit where she earned a B.A. in American History, English and French and later received a M.A. in English from the...

On Monday, February 17, 2020, Inge Horowitz of Rockville, MD passed away. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Phillip Horowitz. Loving mother of Dr. Mark (Jackie) Horowitz and Dr. Cheryl (Dan) Troy. Dear sister of the late Kate Tannenbaum. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Jacqueline) Horowitz, Benjamin Horowitz, Elana (Ariel) Isser, Rebecca Horowitz and Aaron, Leora and Ariel Troy. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 10 a.m. at Congregation B'nai Israel, 6525...

Sister Bernice Pasiowitz died at Rosary Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio, on February 4, 2020. Formerly known as Sister M. Martin, the daughter of Frank and Kuneganda (Mary) Pasiowitz entered the convent of the Sisters of St. Francis in Sylvania from Holy Cross Parish, Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1944. She professed her first vows in 1949 and her final vows in 1952. Sister earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees in Education from Mary Manse College in Toledo, Ohio. Over her 70 plus years in religious...

Joseph Michael Prather, age 25, passed away on February 6, 2020 in his home. He was born in Toledo on October 8, 1994 to Tammy (Trumbull) Hensley and Thomas G. Prather. Joe was a "one-of-a-kind kid" who enjoyed sports, mainly football (Dallas Cowboys) and basketball, he loved to cook, he was very compassionate and had a "huge heart". When he loved something or someone he loved with his whole heart. He was a huge animal lover, especially for his dogs. He was a...

Christina Knapik, age 97, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at Hospice of NW Ohio. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Theodore "Ted" Knapik in 2014. They were married on May 12, 1942. Surviving are her children, Tom Knapik, Valerie White and Jenifer Zalecki; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Private interment Calvary Cemetery. Thos. I. Wisniewski Funeral Home. 419-531-4424 www.wisniewskifuneral.net

Leo Goldner was born in Toledo Hospital on July 3rd, 1923, son of Herman and Margret Fleichocher Goldner and brother to his beloved sister Josephine (Meyer) Teitlebaum (deceased). Leo died on Saturday February 1, 2020 in Aventura, Florida. For many years the Goldner's lived above their family dry goods store called the Chicago Bargain House. He lived in a Hungarian immigrant neighborhood in East Toledo, and learned to speak fluent Hungarian. He was an avid Stamp collector and a YoYo...

Sister M. Vianney Rudzki died at Rosary Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio on January 28, 2020. The daughter of Paul and Cecilia Rudzki entered the convent of the Sisters of St. Francis in Sylvania from St. Cunegunda Parish, Detroit, Michigan, in 1941. Sister Vianney followed her sister, Sister Paulette to the convent after eighth grade. She professed her first vows in 1945 and her final vows in 1949 and would have celebrated her 75th anniversary in religious life in 2020. Sister Vianney had a...

Winifred T. Bishop, age 94, of Toledo, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, peacefully in her home. Wini Murphy was born in Granlahan, County Roscommon, Ireland, on June 30, 1925. She trained to be a nurse in England and served at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Florida and Mercy Hospital, Toledo. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry and siblings, John, James, William, Willie and Eileen. Surviving are her son, James (Maureen McQuillen); grandchildren, Mary, Patrick, Bridget, Joseph...

What can you say about a man who had all that mattered to him? A loving wife for 65 years, a business that he loved and made him proud, 3 daughters, 7 grandkids, and 7 Great-grandkids. Fred had honor. He was kind, ethical, always honest . . . a total Mensch. He gathered friends as a bee gathers honey. Everyone that knew him understood that he was a very special person. Fred Okun of Sylvania, Ohio, suddenly passed away on January 28. He lived a full life, born on May 15, 1933 to Max and Ida...

Stephen L. Simon, age 56 years, of West Toledo died Friday January 24, 2020 at St. Anne's/Mercy Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1963 to Ralph and Shirley (Katzenstein) Simon in New York City, New York. Stephen was employed for the last 34 years by the former J.M. Smucker Co., later known as General Mills and now called the Hometown Food Co. as a MRO Buyer. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph C. Simon in 1998. Surviving is his mother, Shirley; sisters Eleanor H. Sedluk,...