OBITUARIES

November 11, 2012

Smelter, William D. Age 94. November 11, 2012 of Ft. Myers Beach, Fl and formerly of Gibraltar. Beloved husband of 38 years to Mary and also to the late Marion. Loving dad of David R. (Jimmie) Smelter, Linda (Myron) Wanta, Anne Raby (John Vandeberghe), Mark Smelter, Timothy (Cindy) Smelter, Mark (Deborah) Gorham and Michel (Kathleen) Gorham. Proud grandpa of...

November 11, 2012

Christopher R. Born, age 33, of Monroe passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012. Christopher was born September 12, 1979 in Trenton to Frank and Deborah (Born) Lopez. Christopher worked as a dry stocker for 2 years at Kroger in Lambertville. He was a member at the Dundee Sportsman's Club, involved with Habitat for Humanity and loved animals. Christopher is...

November 10, 2012

Smith, Rita Ann. Age 65. November 10, 2012 of Taylor. Beloved wife of 44 years to James. Loving mother of James, Jr. (Dee), Jeffrey and Michael. Proud nana of Nicholas, Kathleen, Peter and Andrew. Dearest daughter of Joann Borkowski. Also survived by 2 brothers James (Margie) Borkowski and Thomas (Laura) Borkowski. Rita was very proud that she held a...

November 10, 2012

Scarpace, Helena M. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Maria Scarpace (nee: Cianciolo), her siblings Frank (Mytle) , John (Rosalee), Lawrence (Olga), William (Marie), Salvatore (Dorothy) and Rosina. Also survived by her nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and other loving family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc.

November 10, 2012

Thomas, John C. Age 84. November 10, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 59 years to Elizabeth. Loving dad of Jill (Mike) Jones, Andrew and Jeanell (Kurt) Felske. Proud grandpa of Brittney, Paige and Jeannette. Dearest brother of Bill (MaryAnn). John retired from the City of Trenton as a heavy equipment operator after 36 years of service. Memorial contributions...

November 10, 2012

Moleski, Miriam. Age 80. November 10, 2012. Formerly of Grosse Ile and Southgate. Beloved mother of Pam (Dennis) Roudi, Roberta (Dino) Giannola, Sandy (Dan) Valdiserri, Patti (Gary) Groulx, Tim Moleski, Robert Mason and the late David Moleski. Proud grandma of Katie, Evan, Anthony, Amanda, Amber, Dominic, Jeff, Jenny, Christopher and the late Daniel. Also survived by 2 sisters, 1...

November 8, 2012

Lowe, H. B. Aubrey. Age 84. November 8, 2012 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude Virginia Lowe. Loving father of Donna Dalton, Debra Lowe, Jeff Lowe and Rex Lowe. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, other loving family and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents Mack and Mittie Lowe.

November 7, 2012

Kristine R. Francisco, age 60, of Monroe, Detroit Beach area, dear sister of Sandra Francisco, Denise Francisco and the late Mark Francisco, loving aunt of Matt (JuJu) Francisco, Kate (Mike) Blackmer, Rachel (Brad) Geyman, Jeffrey Geiman, Amanda (Jorge) Geiman-Martinez, Jeremy Geiman and Justin Geiman, aunt of many great nieces and nephews, also preceded in death by parents, James and...

November 7, 2012

November 7, 2012

Mace, M. Rita. Age 85. November 7, 2012. Beloved wife of the late John H. Mace, Sr. Loving mom of John (Diane) Mace and Carlotta Salemi (Kenny Giles). Proud grandma of Dr. Kristen (Seth) Parker and Daniel Mace. Great grandma of Logan, Emily and Kendall. Also survived by 4 sisters as well as other loving family and friends. Memorial...

November 7, 2012

York, Margaret O., age 81 of Riverview, passed away November 7, 2012. Loving wife of John. Dear mother of Linda (James) Morris, Johnny (Karen) York, and the late Kevin Michael York. Margaret was also a proud grandmother of 2, and great grandmother of 6.

November 6, 2012

Beloved wife of the late Carl. Loving mother of the late Charles and mother-in-law of Jeanne. Dearest grandma of 7 and great-grandma of 15. Irene was the owner of Carl's Furniture in Flat Rock, established in 1961. She was a member of Integrity Christian Fellowship in Wayne. Irene enjoyed working and continued to do so, even at the age...

November 6, 2012

Scott, Gerald W. Age 83. November 6, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 60 years to Marion (nee: Lilienthal). Loving father of Laurie (Joseph) Dixon, Dianne (Thomas) Budzyn, Joanne Levy, Martin (Teri DeRose) Scott, Jacquelyn (John) Lynch, Patricia (Lawrence) Bohl and Kathryn (Marvin) Wougamon. Dearest grandfather of 22 and great grandfather of 6. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions...

November 6, 2012

Ruelle, Betty Ann. Age 87. November 6, 2012 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Russell. Loving mother of Raymond (Irma), Renee Ruell, Roberta Krage, Patricia (Kevin) Abramczyk, the late Ronald and mother-in-law of Deatrice Ruelle. Dear sister of Thelma. Proud nana and great nana of many. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends. Betty enjoyed quilting,...

November 5, 2012

Daugherty, David J. Age 33. November 5, 2012 of Lincoln Park. Beloved son of Candy and the late Jakey Daugherty. Loving brother of Jodi Daugherty. Dearest uncle of Caleb. Loving nephew of Dot Holly, Jack (Becky) Holley, Oscar (Jackie) Holley and Nora Workman. Also survived by his cousins, other loving family and many friends. David loved sports especially basketball,...

November 5, 2012

Watts, Theresa "Terri". Age 85. On November 5, 2012 surrounded by family. Terri went to her eternal home in Heaven to be with her beloved husband Gerald of 65 years. She leaves to mourn 2 daughters Kathy Olson and Carol (Joe) Watts-Jolly; her grandchildren Bryan (Susan) Olson, Amy (Jason) Finkbeiner, and Jared (Gabrielle) Watts and her great grandchildren Grace...

November 5, 2012

Beloved husband of Vonda. Loving father of David (Claudia), Dale, Sandy (Alan) Regis, Dwayne and Lorie (Shawn) Hall. Dearest Papaw of 14 and great-grandpa of 3. also survived by many nieces and nephews

November 4, 2012

Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Kevin (Michele) and Douglas. Dearest GG of Stephanie, Brandon, Megan, Melanie, Kevin Jr., Katie and Great-GG of Kylie and Kendall. Dear sister of Robert Dunfee and the late Judith Moran. Also survived by her aunt, Helen Thomas and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

November 3, 2012

Frank leaves to cherish his memory his children: Brian (Tabitha) Liparoto of Bean Station, Tennessee, Phillip (Tina) Liparoto of Hastings and Eric (Amanda) Clayton of Bulls Gap, Tennessee; as well as seven grandchildren: Scott Liparoto, Matthew Liparoto, Cody Liparoto, Joshua Liparoto, Sierra Liparoto, Jayde Clayton and Justin Clayton; and a sister Frances "Dollie" Black of Monroe. Sadly he was...

November 3, 2012

Logan, Audrey Mae, age 91, November 3, 2012 of Flat Rock. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of B. P (Marie) Logan, Patricia Kazy, David Logan, the late Raymond Logan and the late Phyllis Logan. Also survived 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Audrey's life may be made directly to the family.