OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Richard David Sisco

Richard David Sisco

May 22, 2019

Sisco, Richard David. Age 76, of Trenton. Passed away May 22, 2019. Beloved husband of Joanne M. Sisco, whom he married June 18, 1966. Loving father of Christopher (Carri) Sisco, Matthew Sisco, William (Whitney) Sisco and Marabeth (Dylan) Wilson. Proud grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Don (Marsha) Sisco. Richard was a teacher for 40 years at the Taylor...

Laurie  Adelia  Moscarello

Laurie Adelia Moscarello

May 21, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Laurie's video tribute. Laurie A. Moscarello. Age 90; of Allen Park, Michigan. Passed away May 21, 2019. Loving mother of Valaurie Moscarello, Bradley (Cheryl) Moscarello, Gregory Moscarello, and Rebecca Moscarello. Proud grandma of Paul, Christie, Larie, Angelina, Corey, Desirae, Jodee, Lea, and Angelo. Great-grandma of 7. Great-great-grandma of two. Proceeded in...

Grace Marie Drewior

Grace Marie Drewior

May 20, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Grace's video tribute. Born in Monroe, Grace was the daughter of Anthony and Catherine (Terrasi) Gelso. After graduating from Monroe High School, she married the love of her life, Donald Drewior Sr., on February 2, 1952 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A dedicated homemaker, Grace was a member of St. Anne...

Pedro A. Gonzalez

Pedro A. Gonzalez

May 19, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Pedro’s video tribute. Pedro Gonzalez was born on April 8, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan and died on May 19, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 45; he was of Detroit. Cherished father of Sabrina (Andrew) Irvin, Ana Alicia Gonzalez and Julian Gonzalez. Proud grandpa of Sophia Irvin. Beloved son...

Joan M. Henderson

Joan M. Henderson

May 18, 2019

Joan Henderson, nee Baranowski, age 80 of Trenton formerly of Wyandotte, passed away May 18, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Sam. Dearest mother of Renee and Lori (Chris Sciotti). Exceptional “Bu” of Jason, Sean (Breanna), Kallie, and the late Courtney Riopelle. Also survived and missed by other family members and friends. She most enjoyed spending time with her...

Remedios Matecki

Remedios Matecki

May 18, 2019

Remedios Matecki; age 95, May 18, 2019 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Marlene (William) Riker and Sandy (Jim) Shoup. Dearest grandmother of William (Lauren) Riker, Elizabeth (Stephen) Motter, Jacob Shoup, Joshua Shoup, Jonathan Shoup and Sara Shoup. Dear great-grandmother of Henry Motter. Donations in memory of Remedios may be made to the...

Shelly Blum

Shelly Blum

May 18, 2019

Michelle A. (Shelly) Blum, age 69 of Monroe, formerly of Trenton, passed away May 18, 2019. Born March 18, 1950 to Betty and the late Leo Johnson. Loving mother of Michael Allen and Linda Corrine. Proud grandmother of Bryan Joseph Fehse, Zackery Tylor Fehse, and great grandmother of 6. Also survived by her sister Corki Johnson, her loving dog...

Jeanette Dalesandry

Jeanette Dalesandry

May 18, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Jeanette's video tribute. Dalesandry, Jeanette of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Jill Dalesandry (Bryan Sisson), Joyce Dalesandry, the late Janice Dalesandry and the late Judi Smith. Proud grandma of Leelan Smith, Preston Smith and Cheyenne Belonge and Rachael Lark. Dearest sister of Louise Mayrand. Also survived...

Philip Joseph Smith

Philip Joseph Smith

May 17, 2019

Philip Joseph Smith was born on October 21, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio and died at his home in Taylor on May 17, 2019 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of 50 years to Katherine (nee: Durand) Smith. Loving dad of Daniel Smith and Stacia Smith. Proud grandfather of Gavin, Alannah, Olivia, Micah and Caleb, Dearest brother of James...

Ann Torok

Ann Torok

May 17, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ann's video tribute. Ann Torok was born on February 28, 1944 in Puerto Rico and died on May 17, 2019 at the age of 75; she was of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mom of Jerry (Johnna) Torok, Kim (Mark) Schlosser, Julie (Douglas) Weekly and David Torok....

Robert "Bob" B. White

Robert "Bob" B. White

May 17, 2019

Robert “Bob” B. White; of Trenton; passed away May 17, 2019 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Bernice White. Loving father “papa” of Priscilla (Lee) Harrison and Barbara Tecmire. Proud papa of Craig Tecmire, Aaron Harrison, Jason Harrison, Matt Tecmire, and John Tecmire. Great-papa of 11. Dear brother of 4 late sisters and one brother....

Gisele Mcqueen

Gisele Mcqueen

May 16, 2019

Gisele Mary McQueen, 78, departed this world for heaven on May 16th, 2019 at 3:55 a.m. She was born to Larry and Rita Michaud on December 14th, 1940 in Hull,Quebec,Canada, with two amazing brothers Morris Michaud (Morris passed on November 28,2019) and Larry Michaud. She was born a spunky free bird, ready to explore the world. She came to...

Stuart P. Keeler, Sc.D.

Stuart P. Keeler, Sc.D.

May 14, 2019

STUART KEELER, Sc.D. Dr. Stuart Keeler began his extensive sheet metal career at the Massachusetts Institute Technology, where he received his Doctor of Science Degree n mechanical Metallurgy. Stuart’s doctoral research on sheet metal forming limits led to his development of the Forming Limit Diagram, now used throughout the world to predict forming severity and tearing of sheet metal...

Barbara Ann Carley

Barbara Ann Carley

May 13, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Barbara's video tribute. Carley, Barbara Ann, age 73, May 13, 2019 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Jeffery (Virginia) Carley, Kristin (Doug) Kamienecki and Andrea Carley. Also survived by her grandchildren Rebecca (Tarik Syed), Rachel, Kellen and Eve; her siblings Debbie (Joe) Sabo and Lisa (Jerry) Schultz....

Eunice May Wittrick

Eunice May Wittrick

May 13, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Eunice's video tribute. Eunice May Wittrick; age 86, May 13, 2019 of Riverview, formerly of Brandon, Florida. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Kim (Steve) Malkiewicz and Kelly (Jim) Christian. Dearest grandma of Caitlin, Alex, Jillian, Natalie, Jacklyn, Nicole, Charles and great-grandma of Holden, Annabeth and Benjamin. Dear...

Jordan Douglas Farmer

Jordan Douglas Farmer

May 13, 2019

Jordan Douglas Farmer, 28, April 23, 1991- May 13, 2019 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved son of Danielle Jacqueline Farmer (Dean Rodorigo) and Samuel Joseph Farmer. Loving brother of the late Brittany Alexis Farmer, Nicholas Farmer, Giustino Rodorigo, Luciano Rodorigo and Apollo Rodorigo. Dear grandson of Douglas Welko, Madeleine Welko, Richard Farmer and Carrie Sue Farmer. Jordan was loved by...

Trevor K. Stanislaw

Trevor K. Stanislaw

May 13, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Trevor's video tribute. Trevor K. Stanislaw; age 70, may 13, 2019 of Riverview. Beloved husband of the late Marlene. Dearest brother of Theresa (Wayne) Nowland, Daphne Martin, the late David and brother-in-law of Sharon (Norris) Blackledge. Loving uncle of Jennifer (Ken Moberly) Blackledge, Jim (Stacie) Blackledge, Tina Stanislaw, Donna Allen and...

Mary Alice Funk

Mary Alice Funk

May 12, 2019

Mary Alice Funk, age 85 of Irons, MI, formerly of Monroe, passed away at home after a sudden and brief illness May 12, 2019. Born in Monroe on October 8, 1933 to the late Alex and Mary (Fortman) Mahn. She was a 1951 graduate of Monroe High School and worked as a librarian with the Monroe County Library System....

Paula Jean Distefano

Paula Jean Distefano

May 12, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Paula's video tribute. DiStefano, Paula Jean, age 72, passed away on May 12, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Ozzie. Loving mother of Maria DiStefano, Tina (Martin) Cervantes. Also survived by her grandchildren, Ozzie, Alicia, Dominick and Isaiah; her sister Meta (Don) Tulley and her brother Ken (Jane) Buss. Contributions in...

Rose Marie Hurdt

Rose Marie Hurdt

May 10, 2019

Born in Detroit, Rose was the daughter of Augusta and Julia (Rohraff) Davis. She married the love of her life, John W. Hurdt, on May 31, 1952. Sadly he preceded her in death February of 2000. A faithful member of Faith United Methodist Church, Rose enjoyed; gardening, Bingo and walking. She also was an avid Detroit Tigers Fan. Rose...