OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Robert William Porter, Ii

Robert William Porter, Ii

April 27, 2020

Porter, Robert William, II, age 66, April 27, 2020 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved father of Robert W. (Jenna Kubik) Porter, III. Loving brother of Meredith (Fred) Teska, MaryJo (Ed) Kidd, Kathy Porter, Jackie Sears, Paul (Mel) Porter and the late Steve Porter. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. Services are private. Contributions in memory of Robert's life may...

Karen Kay Navyac

Karen Kay Navyac

April 26, 2020

Karen Kay Navyac; age 76; of Brownstown; passed away peacefully April 26, 2020 surrounded by family. Beloved daughter of Betty Jane (Mihalko) Ruff and the late John Mihalko. Devoted wife of James Navyac. Loving mother of Susan (Paul) and Lisa (Jason). Dear sister to Jack (Sue) Mihalko. Cherished grandmother of Jacob, Josh, Carly (Moe), Hayley, Roger, Paul, Ashley. Great-grandmother...

Dennis M. Hudgins

Dennis M. Hudgins

April 26, 2020

Dennis was born on January 11, 1961 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on April 26, 2020 at his home in Rockwood at the age of 59. Beloved brother of the late Sharon Lee Hall and to her husband Elmer Hall, Homer Gerald (Lisa Rene) Hudgins, Jr., Michael Paul (Audrey) Hudgins and Debra Faye (Donald) Yarger. Also survived by his...

Martha Styles

Martha Styles

April 25, 2020

Martha was born on August 2, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan and died on April 25, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Taylor at the age of 85; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mom of Susan LeBar, Steven (Terri) Styles, the late Thomas, the late Timothy and of Tom LeBar . Proud grandma of Amy (Brian),...

Philip A. Napolitan

Philip A. Napolitan

April 25, 2020

Napolitan, Philip A., age 78, April 27, 2020, formerly of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Jean Napolitan. Loving twin brother of Charles (Louise) Napolitan. Services are private. Contributions in memory of Philip's life may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Geraldine Cataldo

Geraldine Cataldo

April 23, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Geraldine's video tribute and service. Geraldine Cataldo, age 71 of Riverview, passed away April 23, 2020. Loving wife of Pietro. Dear mother of Russell (Nancy) and Phyllis. Proud Nonna of Teresa and Pietro. Daughter of the late Salvatore and Caterina Cataldo. Geraldine is also survived by her siblings Mike (Nicole), Joe...

Pauline Antioch

Pauline Antioch

April 23, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Pauline's video tribute and service. PAULINE D. ANTIOCH; April 23, 2020, age 92; of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Raymond; dear mother of Paul (Jennifer), Bruce (Barb) and Scott (Julie); dearest grandma of Allison (Mike), Paulie (Melinda), Brian, Ava (Gabe), Grant, Ian and Kendall; great grandma of Nolan and...

Esther E. Broughman

Esther E. Broughman

April 23, 2020

Esther Eleanor Williams Broughman (Born April 13, 1925; gone to rest April 23, 2020). Esther will be greatly missed by her family. She died of natural causes, passing in her sleep after a long and beautiful life. She and her husband Herb, who passed in 2018, were married for 73 years, spending most of those years in Lincoln Park...

Gail Theresa Slade

Gail Theresa Slade

April 23, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Gail's video tribute and service. Life and Legacy: Gail Theresa Slade was born on August 8, 1945 to Herman and Beatrice Slade. She was raised by her Grandfather, Elijah, who moved her to Lackawanna, NY to live with Amelia and Buddy Watkins, who welcomed her as their own. They had 5...

John Riley Bryant

John Riley Bryant

April 23, 2020

Born in Swannanowa, North Carolina, John was the son of Ralph and Myrtle (Reece) Bryant. He was married to Frances Lunsford who sadly preceded him in death. John was a Mechanic at Charnock Olds in Dearborn for over 26 years, retiring in 1975. John leaves to cherish his memory three grandchildren: Scott (Tammy) Bryant, Kelli Bryant and Kerry (Tom)...

Patricia Ann Simmons

Patricia Ann Simmons

April 23, 2020

Mom, Patricia Ann (Yuhasz Murphy) Simmons, told stories of her maternal Polish/French Grandparents, Victoria (Gaboin) and Anthony Mastej, who came over from mountainous Poland just before the turn of century. They lived where he (a neat surprise we found during my adulthood, was born Jewish) opened a successful bakery in the early 1900's in one of Detroit's Polish Catholic...

Laura Eileen Brundage

Laura Eileen Brundage

April 21, 2020

Brundage, Laura Eileen, age 52, April 21, 2020 of Woodhaven, MIchigan. Beloved daughter of Clayton and Eileen Brundage. Loving sister of Maureen (Joe) Porcarelli and Denise Frazier. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. Services are private. Contributions in memory of Laura's life may be made to Game On Cancer-Henry Ford Health System.

Judy Ann Mierzejewski

Judy Ann Mierzejewski

April 21, 2020

Judy Ann Mierzejewski. Born in Akron, Ohio. Judy was the daughter of James and Clarice (Erskine) Rupert. Beloved mother of Kimberly Crosby, Joe Mierzejewski and David (Autumn) Mierzejewski. Dearest grandma of 11 grandchildren. 7 siblings: Jane Younger, Connie (Mike) Hataway, Janice (Joe) Mariano, Bud Rupert, Tom Rupert, Robert (Sarah) Rupert and Billy (Lisa) Rupert; as well as several nieces...

Leroy Smith

Leroy Smith

April 21, 2020

Smith, Leroy, age 73, April 21,2020 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved father of Amie Ploszewski. Proud grandfather of Brenden, Joshua and Colton. Loving brother of Harold, Marvin, Ruthy, Virginia Ann and Bonnie. Services are private. Contributions in memory of Leroy's life may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Gary Joseph Molaski

Gary Joseph Molaski

April 21, 2020

Gary was born on July 30, 1963 in Lincoln Park, Michigan and died on April 21, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit at the age of 56; he was of Riverview. Beloved brother of David (Ann) Molaski and the late Michael Molaski. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his...

Mary P. Adolfo

Mary P. Adolfo

April 20, 2020

Mary was born on May 22, 1964 in Lincoln Park, MI and died on April 20, 2020 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 55; she was of River Rouge. Beloved daughter of the late Nicolo and the late Wilma (nee: Taylor) Adolfo. Also survived by her cousins as well as other loving family and friends. Mary...

Evelyn M. Ouellette

Evelyn M. Ouellette

April 19, 2020

Evelyn was born on October 27, 1924 in South Rockwood, Michigan and died on April 19, 2020 at Rivergate Terrace in Riverview at the age of 95; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Justin “Pete” Ouellette. Loving mother of Patricia (Robert) Bassett, Janice (Paul) Reinas, Chip (Charlene) Ouellette, Mary Dumais and the late Larry Ouellette and...

Samantha M.  Zabik

Samantha M. Zabik

April 19, 2020

Samantha M. Zabik. Age 29 of Warren. Passed away April 19, 2020. Loving mother of Brayden Zabik. Beloved granddaughter of Dan and Chris Zabik. Dearest aunt of Brianna, Carla and Samoa. Samantha was preceded in death by her mother Diana Zabik. Memorial contributions in Samantha's memory may be made to Livonia Commission Drug Abuse, 15370 Levan Rd # 2,...

Xenia Neideffer

Xenia Neideffer

April 18, 2020

Xenia was born on May 15, 1950 in Wayne, Michigan and died on April 18, 2020 at St. Mary Mercy Livonia Hospital at the age of 69. Loving mom of Anthony (Cathy) Cariera. Proud grandma of Bianca. Dearest sister of Cliff Laskosky, Lona Laskosky McPhearson and Jacqueline Laskosky. Preceded in death by her three brothers Richard, Marty and Jeff...

Sylvia Ann Demeo

Sylvia Ann Demeo

April 18, 2020

Sylvia Ann DeMeo, age 73 of Monroe, passed away, Saturday, April 18, 2020 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born October 3, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, Sylvia was the daughter of Carl and Helen (Volk) DeHart. A graduate of Fordson High School in Dearborn, Michigan, Sylvia married the love of her life, Frank DeMeo Jr., on August 18, 1980 in...