OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries

Sandra L. Holiday
June 19, 2008
Holiday, Sandra L. Age 57, married October 28, 1988 to Steven Holiday. Mother of Ron (Shelley) Regan and John (Julie) Holiday. Sister of Mark (Patricia) Robinson. Step-parents Frank (Lee) Callaway. Grandmother to Matthew and Mackenzie Holiday. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
John W. Laub
June 19, 2008
Laub, John W., age 76, Passed away peacefully in his home in Gibraltar, June 19, 2008. Beloved husband of 57 years to Mary. Loving father of Karen (Larry) Coy, Keith (Joanne), Kenneth (Tina) and Karl. Dearest grandfather of Dennis, Heather,Brooke, Kristie, John, Christian, Lisa and Great Grandfather of Andrew and Anthony. Family suggests donations to St. Vincent DePaul, American...
Haley Fisk Gordon
June 19, 2008
Gordon, Haley Fisk age 83, June 19, 2008 of Gibraltar. Beloved husband of 50 years to Elizabeth. Loving dad of Alfred (Patricia) Nolet, Joyce Parsons and Arthur Nolet. Dearest papa of 8 and great grandpa of 16. Dear brother of Betty Wilson.
Daurice J. Jackson
June 18, 2008
Jackson, Daurice J. Age 72. June 18, 2008. Beloved mother of Cheryl (Billy) McGowan, Terry (Susan) Marshall and the late Kathryn Ohneck. Loving grandma of 8. Dearest great grandma of 4. Also survived by 1 brother George Evans and 1 niece Delina Darlene.
Leola A. Hamby
June 17, 2008
Beloved wife of the late Jerry Hamby. Loving mother of the late Gary and Kieth Hamby and the late Barbara Tanchick. She is survived by her grandchildren Cindy Sharpe, George Tanchick and Devon Hamby; her great grandchildren Dale Sharpe Jr., Celia and Ramie Tanchick; her great great grandson Dale Sharpe, III; her sister June Shipman of Florida, a niece...
Elizabeth J. Myrand
June 17, 2008
Myrand, Elizabeth J. Age 80. June 17, 2008 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Myrand. Loving sister of Dorothy Dippel and Donald (Carol) Dippel. Also survived by her nieces, nephews and other family and friends. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Anna (nee: Ader) Dippel.

Wendell Ray Banta
June 16, 2008
Banta, Wendell Ray, age 55, June 16, 2008 of Wyandotte. Husband of Diane. Father of Wendell Jr. and Eric. Step-father of Sara (Aaron) Caldwell, Vanessa (Ron) Ortolan and Ami (Mike) VanHooser. Also survived by his grandchildren Nadia and Katrina, His sisters Rosie and Marcel Banta and his former spouse Rose Banta.
Arthur H. Skelly, Sr.
June 16, 2008
Skelly, Arthur H., age 87, June 16, 2008 of Taylor. Husband of the late Virginia. Father of James, Arthur Jr., and Karen Dotson. Grandfather of Joleen, Jenice, Jennifer, Mike, Scott, Tracey, Frank, Heather and the late Jon Skelly. Brother of Jerry, Jimmy, Paul, Marion, Mary Jane, Rita, the late Sonny and the late Irene.

Gerald Philport
June 16, 2008
Philport, Gerald, age 76, of Grosse Ile, formerly of Wyandotte, died June 16, 2008. Beloved companion of Evelyn. Brother of Lee (Jean) and Dale.
Shirley D. Briscoe
June 15, 2008
Briscoe, Shirley D., age 70, Sunday, June 15, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Turley for 53 years.. Loving mother of Mary (Patrick) Webb, Robert (Gina), Barbara (Bill) Hunter and Michael Briscoe. Also survived by her grandchildren Angela, Patrick II, Danielle, Robert Jr., Matthew, Jeremy, Avery, Troy, Cody, Madison and Sullivan; her great grandchildren Kristian and Kaylee, her brothers...
Anna Pancone
June 14, 2008
Anna is survived by her husband of 62 John Pancone. She is also survived by her children John P. Pancone (Ron Fear), Theresa (Anthony) Pollzzie, Elizabeth Pancone, William (Mary Ann) Pancone and Marianne Pancone; six grandchildren Stephen (Selena )Pollzzie, Michael (Ann) Pollzzie, Matthew Pollzzie, Ryan (Erynn) Pancone, Nicole Pancone, and Adam (Ashley) Pancone. As well as seven great grandchildren...

John J. Weisler
June 13, 2008
Weisler, John J. Age 57. June 13, 2008. Beloved husband of Janet. Devoted father of Jami (Yoni) Kellman, Cricket (David) Webber and Poncho (Dina) Weisler. Proud Gramps of Shelby and McKayla. Loving brother of Judy, Susie (George), Jeannie (Mike) and Nancy (Howard). He was preceded in death by his parents John and Neva and a brother Michael.
Edith J. Roxbury
June 13, 2008
Roxbury, Edith J., age 86, June 13, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Earl. Loving mother of Brandon, Janine and the late Ralph Roxbury. Also survived by her grandchildren Anthony, Jesse and Megan; her sister Adele (Donald) Glinke and her brother Orlin (Beverly) McBride. She was preceded in death by her sister Lois Helwig.
Stella Michlony
June 13, 2008
Michlony, Stella. Age 76, of Southgate. June 13, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Lawrence, Debora (Jim) Watt, Donna (Bill) Poma, Diane (Greg) Errigo and Timothy (Sue) Michlony. Proud grandmother of Eric (Karla) Wolfe, Jerry (Haleigh) Wolfe, Justin Watt, James Watt, Tony Poma, Stephanie Poma, Katlyn Errigo and Dale Michlony. Great grandmother of Eduardo Wolfe,...
John B. Farrell
June 12, 2008
Farrell, John B. Age 81. June 12, 2008. Formerly of Southgate. Beloved husband of the late Betty. Loving dad of Shirley Trudeau, Beth (Dennis) Stoh and the late John Farrell. Loving father-in-law of Patty Farrell. Dearest grandpa of Sheri, Jack, Wendy, Shane and Kasey. Brother to Mary, James and Dorothy.

Myrna Baker
June 12, 2008
Myrna is survived by her husbnd William, two sons; Dennis Baker and Jeffrey Baker, two brothers; James (Suzie) Souva and Gerald (Terry) Souva as well as two sisters: Sister Eileen Souva and Ann (Gene) Lawler.
Shawn A. Attard
June 12, 2008
Attard, Shawn Anthony, age 26, June 12, 2008 of Taylor. Beloved son of Lynne and Anthony. Grandson of Renald and Carmen Attard of New Port Richey, Florida, Jean (the late John) Bruckner of Riverview. Great grandson of Dorma Hebert. He leaves many Aunts, uncles, cousins and a large family of friends.
Jack R. Joiner
June 11, 2008
Jack R. Joiner, Age 69. Survived by his wife of 43 years Patricia Joiner. Children, Paul Joiner (Daphne), Michele Muzzey (Mike), Wayne Joiner (Rhonda), Jacqueline McDonnell (P.J.). Grandchildren, Boom, Bobbie, Jennifer, Angela, Ken, Mikey, Stephanie, D. J., Matthew, Patrick II, Brittany, Bryan and Chris. Great-grandchild, Cameron. Survived by siblings, Terry Joiner, Sheila, Torres and Sandy Conn.

Dolores Romo
June 11, 2008
Romo, Dolores, June 11, 2008 of Allen Park. Mrs. Romo is survived by her children Kenneth Romo and Denise Trombley.