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Rossford Record Journal Obituaries
For the week of September 2, 2010
Obituary Policy
Many newspapers now charge for obituaries. As a service to the community, the Rossford Record Journal
provides free obituaries. These obituaries, however, should conform to our style.
Limited details about the deceased person’s personal life are allowed; please state them objectively.
STANLEY BILSKI
Stanley T. Bilski, 91, of Rossford, died August 25, 2010, at Perrysburg Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 23, 1919, to Andrew and Anna (Panko) Bilski in Rossford. He married Bernadine Hrosko of Ford City, Pennsylvania, on August 30, 1941, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church.
He graduated from Rossford High School with the Class of 1937, where he was an active football and basketball player and a member of the National Honor Society. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the 20th Armored Division.
He was employed with Libbey-Owens-Ford until his retirement in 1982. Mr. Bilski was a member and a former Commander of the Rossford American Legion Post #533. For many years he bowled on the Rossford Bowling Lanes major house league and later enjoyed bowling in a retiree league at the Rossford Bowling Lanes. He also golfed on Mondays in a retiree league at Tangle Wood Golf Course.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Bernadine; daughters, Judy (Ron) Schramm Sr. of Rossford, Linda (Willie) Hegedus of Toledo, Gerri (Jim) Lehmkuhl of Granger, Indiana, and Pat (Joe) Halicek Jr. of Northwood; grandchildren, Ron Schramm Jr., Leann (Mark) Marek, Jennifer Schramm, Mark Schramm, Justin (Julie) Hegedus, Brent (Michelle) Lehmkuhl, Tara (Ryan) Parker, Kevin Lehmkuhl, Krista Lehmkuhl and Jacob Halicek; great-grandchildren, Ron Schramm III, Jimmy Grandowicz, Drew and Ally Parker, Morgan and Brayden Lehmkuhl, Dylan and Tyler Hegedus; step-great-grandchildren, Megan (Jim) Inglis and Geoffrey Marek; sister, Sophie Jagielski, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Frank; sisters, Angela Gwozdz, Mary Minarcin and Joan Molter.
The American Legion Honor Guard and Scripture services were held Friday, August 27, at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, August 28, at All Saints Catholic Church, with the Rev. Kent Kaufman officiating. Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic Church.
GARY "DINO" DEEN
Gary "Dino" Deen, 51, of Toledo, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010. He was born in Toledo, on April 6, 1959. He was a 1977 graduate of Woodward High School and worked at Libbey Glass for 33 years in the mold shop. He married Cathy Agard on April 16, 1982.
Mr. Deen was an avid fan of the University of Michigan football team. One of his fondest memories was when he called for tickets and somehow was routed to Bo Schembechler and got to talk to him. He enjoyed tailgating and being outside.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy; son, Aaron; parents, Olan and Lorna Deen; sisters, Cheryl (Randy) Mulinix and Joanne Grose; nieces and nephews, Mark and Laura Mendoza, David, Nicole and Timothy Grose. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Robb Grose.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 28, at Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ebeid Hospice at Flower Hospital.
DAVID LOWREY
David M. Lowrey, 62, of east Toledo, died Saturday, August 28, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born on November 28, 1947, in Toledo, to William and Elizabeth (Dargart) Lowrey. He was a member of the Northwood VFW Post 2984 and the menÕs auxiliary. He was an avid fan of the Detroit Lions football team and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his brother, Terry (Margaret) Lowrey; former wife, Sharon Lowrey; step-children, Darin Pressley, Jeff Pressley, Laura (Roy) Edwards, Lisa (Jason) Raabe and Julie (Ron) Wilcox; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends may visit at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford, 830 Lime City Road today, September 2, from 5 p.m., until the time of funeral services at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.
MARY SMIETANA
Mary A. Smietana, 81, of Rossford, died Friday, August 27, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. She was born on July 9, 1929, in Toledo, to Michael and Hattie (Bialorucki) Kaminski. On June 10, 1950, she married Edwin Smietana Sr. at St. Hedwig's Catholic Church in Toledo. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and an active member of the Altar Rosary Society and Ladies Guild.
She enjoyed participating in the Rossford Recreation Center Senior Group. Mrs. Smietana was an avid bingo player who was able to play 92 cards at a time.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Edwin; children, Barbara (Randy) Perry, Edwin (Donna) Smietana, Richard (Karen) Smietana, and Marsha (Andy) Kott; grandchildren, Adam (Anna) Smietana, Destry (Beth) Flick, Cameron Smietana, Dillon Flick, Sarah (Randy) Carpenter, Leah (Alex) Fox, Hannah (Jamie) England, and Chris (Michelle) Moon; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Theresa "Tessie" and Edward (Kitty) Kaminski; special sister-in-law, Marcie Kaminski, and special friends, Bernie Bilski, Barbara Szul and Lucy Takatas. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Walter, Mike, infant sister, Rita Kaminski; and special sister-in-law, Clara Smietana.
A recitation of the Rosary was held Monday, August 30, at the Sujkowski Funeral Home of Rossford. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, August 31, at All Saints Catholic Church in Rossford, with the Rev. Kent Kaufman officiating. Interment was private.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude ChildrenÕs Hospital, St. Jude's Shrine or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
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