OBITUARIES

Samuel Mangiapane

September 7, 2008

Samuel is survived by his sons: Anthony (Dora) and Peter (Brenda). He is also survived by his grandchildren Maria, Tony, Sam, Sal and Mary as well as 9 great grandchildren.

Martha M. Smith

September 6, 2008

Smith, Martha M. Age 91, of Allen Park. September 6, 2008. Loving mother of Ross (Ann), Faye (Jim) Pollard, Paul (Lori), Roy (Laura) and Mark Smith. Proud grandmother of 8. Great grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Joseph Rivard. Preceded in death by her husband Reggie, a daughter Vina Buscetta and a son-in-law Robert Buscetta.

Joan Elaine Venner

September 6, 2008

Venner, Joan Elaine, nee Gresty, age 73, of New Port Ritchey, FL, formerly of Riverview, MI. Mrs. Venner came home with her daughter on July 31st via air ambulance after fighting a courageous battle for life for 9 months. As were her wishes, she died in her daughter's arms on September 6, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Vernon....

Leona J. Martenson

September 6, 2008

Martenson, Leona J. Age 69, September 6, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved Mother of David (Lynda), John (Jennifer), and Kris. Dearest sister of Joan (Wayne) Webber. Loving Grandma to Elizabeth, Braden, David Jr., Michael, John, Ashton and Ben.

Kenneth Duncan Naysmith

September 6, 2008

Naysmith, Kenneth D., age 85, September 6, 2008 of Brownstown. Beloved husband of Elaine. Dear father of Karon Eagle, Kenneth Jr. (Beatrice), Sandra (Chuck) Duncan and Robert (Lori) Naysmith; also survived by his step-children David Banush and Sandra Banush; his grandchildren, his great- grandchildren; his great great grandchildren and his foster son Malachi Brown.

Norbert E. Worthy

September 6, 2008

Norbert E. Worthy, 93 beloved husband of the late Helen Stein Worthy, died early September 6th at Henry Ford Medical Center. Norbert is survived by his sister Kathleen of Sault Ste. Marie, five daughters, Janis (Bill Moy), Lowery, Karen, Ellen (Bob Morrow), and Noreen (Martin Nibali), 9 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Norbert grew up in the U.P. where his...

Patsy Wooten

September 6, 2008

Patsy is survived by her three sisters: Jo Panisko, Bertha Annotti and Ella (Norbert) Gazarek as well as several nieces & nephews.

George Carl Codd, Ii

September 5, 2008

George was born in September 1987 and passed away on Friday, September 5, 2008. George was a resident of Detroit, Michigan at the time of passing. Services: Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:00pm at The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, Michigan. Visitation: Thursday, September 11, 2008, 3:00pm-9:00pm at the funeral home....

William J. Korowin

September 5, 2008

Korowin, William J. Age 69 of Trenton September 5, 2008. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving Father of Wiliam and Scott (Jackie). Proud Grandfather of Deven, Scott Jr., and Jack. Dear Brother of Michael, James (Jill) and Dennis (Mary).

William Sorke, Jr.

September 5, 2008

Sorke, William, Jr. Age 82. September 5, 2008 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Annie and the late Ethel. Loving dad of Cheryl (Joe) Talamonti. Dearest grandpa of Tiffany, Melissa and Andrew. Step father to Janice (Pete) Mitchell and Gary Kopecko. Also survived by 1 sister Margaret.

Dale E. Jones

September 3, 2008

Dale Edward Jones, age 76, beloved husband of Mary Ann (Beaudrie), loving father of Mike (Kathy) Jones, Rick (Valerie) Jones, Michelle (Donald) Ashcraft, Lisa (Karl) Reaume, Debbie Jones and Andrea (Mark) Mayes, grandfather of Rebekah, Heather, Chris (Kristin), Ricci (Kyle), Matt (Angela), Jeremy, Quentin (Brittany), Alyse and Jon. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Marie Mynhier...

Ruth A. Wardell

September 3, 2008

Wardell, Ruth A. Age 90. September 3, 2008 of Trenton. Born May 31, 1918 and raised on the family farm in Minnesota. Beloved wife of 62 years to Raymond. Dearest mother of James Raymond (Barbl) and Shirley Ruth (Dale) Volkening. Beloved grandma of Aaron (Raechal), Lisa Katherine, Jeremy (Lisa Danielle), Ian and Colleen. Great grandma of Megan. Sister to...

Dolores Ann Pritt

September 2, 2008

Pritt, Dolores Ann. Age 71. September 2, 2008 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of 53 years to Robert. Loving mom of Julia (Bill) Banks, Carrie (Mark) Enderich and Lisa (Scott) Frasier. Dearest grandma of Sarah, Robert, Daniel, Andrew, Hannah, Michael, Lauren, Emily, Jonathan and Carrie. Also survived by 2 great grandchildren Robert and Evelyn. She was preceded in death by...

Walter E. Klyszewski

September 2, 2008

Klyszewski, Walter E., age 80, September 2, 2008 formerly of Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Lillian. Loving father of Janice Dobric. Dearest grand father of Kimberly Dahmen and Tina Hoffman. Also survived by his great grandchildren Cohl, Shaina, and Skye and 2 sisters Jean Wilk and Cassie Goch.

Nora Schmidt

September 2, 2008

Schmidt, Nora. Age 84, September 2, 2008, of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of Kurt. Loving mother of Richard (Ellen)Schmidt.

Gloria A. Knight

September 2, 2008

Gloria Ann Knight, 74,beloved wife of Richmond D. , loving mother of Michael (Susan) Preadmore, John (Robin) Knight, Tommy (Dawn) Knight, Cathy Preadmore and Nikki (Randall) Reeder, dear sister of Tom Price, Deborah Mendez and Mary (Denny) Nuffor, grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 5. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, son Nicholas A. Knight in 2001...

Martin L. Sawyer

August 31, 2008

Sawyer, Martin "Marty" L. Age 46. Suddenly August 31, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 13 years to Lisa. Loving dad of Kyle, Jeremy and Allie. Dearest brother of Judy (Jim), Laura (Tom), Mark (Cindy) and Karen (Jim). Loving son of the late Chester and Deloris. Marty was the president of the Trenton Hockey Association.

Stella Kuzma

August 31, 2008

Kuzma, Stella. Age 91. August 31, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Loving mother of Dennis (Patricia), Sandra Biagini, the late Beverly Tabor and the late Stacey Pulsipher. Mother-In-Law of Dan Tabor and Paul Pulsipher. Dearest grandmother of 7. Great grandmother of 9.

Clara A. Welsh

August 30, 2008

Welsh, Clara A. Age 93, Aug. 30, 2008 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Edmund. Loving mother of Marlene Lynn, Richard, Ronald (Nita) and Kathy Sluss. Dearest Grandmother of 11 and Great-grandmother of 12. Dear friend of Joan Kogutz.

Juanita G. Yacko

August 30, 2008

Yacko, Juanita G. Age 75 - Aug. 30, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Gaze Joseph. Loving mother of Rev. Bill (Rev. Bonnie), James (Deanna), Pastor Sherrie (Pastor Greg) Miller and the late Terry Yacko. Dearest Nana of Rev. Elizabeth and Amelia Yacko, Stephanie and Kyle Yacko, Brandon, Jordon and Briana Miller, Gabriel (David) Leisten and the...