OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Linda C. Brancheau
August 21, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Linda's memorial video. Linda Clare Brancheau, age 81 of Newport, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton. Linda was born July 9, 1940 in Monroe. She was the youngest of three daughters born to the late Curtis and Vivian (Kabel) Yoas. Linda graduated from Airport High School...
Loretta Ann Sultana
August 21, 2021
Born in Monroe, Loretta was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Jackson) Brower. A graduate of Monroe High School, she married Angelo Sultana on February 16, 1952. Loretta was a lifelong member of St. Roch's Parrish in Flat Rock. She enjoyed bird watching and was an avid collector of cat related items. Loretta loved anything pertaining to cats and...
Nelson Kenneth Gomoll
August 20, 2021
Born in Rockwood, Nelson was the son of Eric and Mabel (Shanaver) Gomoll. A 1953 graduate of Trenton High School, he married the love of his life, Constance Starkweather, on December 31, 1955. Nelson retried from Ford Motor Company after 33 years on the job. He was a member of the Rockwood Moose. Nelson also enjoyed hunting fishing and...
Jane Marie Mckay
August 18, 2021
To view Jane's tribute video, click on the tribute wall above. Jane Marie McKay. Age 62, of Trenton. Passed away August 18, 2021. Loving mother of Ryan (Amanda) McKay. Beloved sister of Elaine (Alfred) Itoney. Dear Aunt of Kenneth, Donald and Kimberly Itoney. Loving companion of James McKay. Preceded in death by parents Gerald and Marilyn Livernois.
Ralph Edward Rotondo, Sr.
August 18, 2021
Ralph was born in Pennsylvania on July 30, 1944 and died at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 77; he was of Trenton. Beloved husband of 56 years to MaryAnn. Loving father of Ralph, Jr. (Julie) Rotondo, Scott Rotondo and Jennifer (Philip) Morrow. Proud papa of Cole, Calista, Gayner and Joseph. Ralph proudly served his Country in the...
Sonja Yvonne Vann
August 18, 2021
Sonja Yvonne (Robbins) Vann, 76, of Monroe, MI went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 after a brief illness. Sonja was born May 26, 1945 in Keokee, VA to Curtis Franklin and Ressie Mae (Penley) Robbins. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Jerry Wayne Robbins and Verlin Glenn (Buster) Robbins....
Myron Charles Henson
August 17, 2021
Born in DelRay, Michigan, Myron was the son of Karl and Florence (McBride) Henson. A graduate of Schafer High School, he married the love of his life, Gloria Tidwell, on January 28, 1967. Myron owned and operated Henson Construction for over 30 years. He was a member of the Roofers Union 149. Myron enjoyed hunting and fishing, but his...
Nicholas Scott
August 17, 2021
To view Nicholas' tribute video, click on the tribute wall above. Nicholas Robert Scott went home to the Lord on August, 17th, 2021 at the age of 19 years old. Nicholas - often called “Butt” by his dad (especially when climbing the walls like a spider, hitting his sleeping brother on the head with a baseball bat, or racing...
Kerry Kornoelje
August 15, 2021
Kerry Kornoelje. Age 59 of Detroit, Michigan. Passed away August 15, 2021. Beloved father of Deanna Marx, Amy (Sean) Chapman, Paul Kornoelje, and Miranda Kornoelje. Loving grandpa of Arianna, Mackenzie, Elliana, and Elizabeth. Loved dearly by Rita Kornoelje and Judy (the late James) Bentley. Cherished brother of Kevin "Pud", Leonard, Robert, Jason, Karl, Bill, and Blaine. Kerry will be...
Kathy Bartaway
August 13, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Kathy's memorial video. Kathy Bartaway, age 66 of Southgate, passed away August 13, 2021. Born December 12, 1954 in Detroit to the late Tom and Wilma Ingram. Loving wife of Duane. Dear mother of Heather (Cory) Bush and the late Sherilyn. Proud Mamaw of Jordynn, Kadence, Ethen, Kyrie, and Aubrey. Also survived...
Jeff Serwa
August 12, 2021
Jeff Serwa, of Woodhaven, formerly of Newport, passed away August 12, 2021. He was born October 24, 1970 to Daniel and Shirley Serwa. He was employed at The Henry Ford Museum and Village as a painter for many years. He was married to Heather (Masserant) Serwa and had two beautiful children together, Lucas and Zoie. Jeff was a hard...
Gary J. Schwartz
August 11, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Gary's video tribute. Gary J Schwartz of Trenton, MI passed away August 11, 2021 at the age of 61. He is survived by Karen, his wife of almost 38 years, children, Stacey (Derrick) Olson, Justin Schwartz, Shannon (Josh) Baynai and grandchildren, Stella Olson, Sadie Olson, and Berkley Baynai. Additionally, he is...
Daniel Mark Pelissier
August 11, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Daniel's video tribute. Daniel Mark Pelissier, of Coldwater, formerly of Allen Park, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2021. Loving husband to Nichole. Loving father to Brayden and Baby Pelissier and step father to Alyssa, London, and Leighton. Cherished son to Daniel and Susan Pelissier. Cherished brother to Erin (Greg) Tomblin...
Joel "Joe" Hunter
August 10, 2021
Joel “Joe” Hunter, age 58 of Allen Park, formerly of Trenton, passed away August 10th, 2021. Loving husband of Barbara. Dear father of Jeremy, Kory, Kena, and Koal “Bubba”, his loving dog. Beloved brother to Jill (Jeff) Meyers. Also survived by his mother-in-law Sharon Davie, sister-in-law Michele (Harold Jr.) McNeely, brother-in-law Michael Davie, nieces and nephew Nichole (Andrew) Pappas,...
Virgil M. Gale
August 10, 2021
Born in Swifton, Arkansas, Virgil was the son of Joseph and Emmalee (Winemiller) Gale. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School, he married the love of his life, Ann Ernestine, on June 21, 1955. Virgil worked at McLouth Steel for over 35 year, retiring in 1986. Virgil leave to cherish his memory, Ann, his wife of the past 66...
Salvatore Bommarito
August 10, 2021
A video tribute will be added, please check back. Salvatore was born on September 24, 1934 and died on August 10, 2021 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 86; he was of Southgate. Beloved husband of 47 years to Giuseppa (nee: Gaglio). Dearest brother of Giovanni, Ambroscio, Antonio, Gracia, Nuccia and Caterina. Also survived by his...
Derek Johnson
August 9, 2021
Derek Johnson, age 63 of Chicago, IL. Loving brother of Erek (Amber) Johnson. Beloved son of Vivian White and the late Robert Johnson. Memorial contributions in honor of Derek may be made directly to the family.
Kathleen Mary Sinclair
August 9, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Kathleen's video tribute. Sinclair, Kathleen Mary. Age 87. August 9, 2021 of Trenton, MI. Beloved wife of the late Donald L. Loving mother of Michael (Brenda), Kathy (Gavin Pearson), Mark, Donald J., Kellie and Amy (Joe) Chappelle. Also survived by her grandchildren Anna, Mick, Jake, Jack, James, Emma and Maya.
Randy W. Bepler
August 9, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Randy's video tribute. Randy was born on August 29, 1976 and died on August 9, 2021 at the age of 44; he was of Allen Park. Cherished Fiancé of Monica. Proud Dad of Shelby, Aidan and Jade. Dearest grandpa of Kinsley. Loving son of Thomas and Karen. Beloved brother of Renae....
Anthony Pallotta
August 8, 2021
Pallotta, Anthony, born November 6, 1931, age 89, of Plymouth. Beloved husband of the late Irma Pallotta. Dear father of Scott and the late Pamela Pallotta. Dearest son of the late Alfonso and Clara Pallotta. Dear son in law to the late Adelmo and Michelina Pallotta. Dear brother in law of Fred Zuppa and Saverio Pallotta and brother of...