OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Brittany Alexis Farmer
October 24, 2016
Brittany Alexis leaves to cherish her memory her mother Danielle Farmer; father Samuel (Donna) Farmer; step-father Dean Rodorigo; brothers: Jordan Farmer, Nicholas Farmer, Giustino Rodorigo, Luciano Rodorigo and Apollo Rodorigo; as well as her grandfather Douglas Welko. Click on the multimedia tab to view Brittany's video tribute.
John W. Holmes
October 23, 2016
Holmes, John H., age 66, October 23, 2016 of Trenton, MI. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Andrew (Renee) Holmes, Carey (Aaron) Zborofsky and Kenneth (Mary) Holmes. Dearest son of Ruth and the late Robert Holmes. Also survived by his grandchildren Anderson, Bailey, Maguire, Claire and Gus; his sister Nancy (Ron) Cooper. John was a former employee at...
Joseph H. Gold
October 23, 2016
Gold, Joseph H., age 89, October 23, 2016 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of Carolyn (Jeff) Mullins and Bryan (Paula) Gold. Also survived by his grandchildren Rachel, Lilly, Aidan, Cole and Fallon. Joseph was retired from Ford Motor after 37 years of service and served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force....
Sean Jeremy Slaughterbeck
October 22, 2016
Born in Sylvania, Ohio Sean was the son of Walter and Linda (Jacquot) Slaughterbeck. A 1994 graduate of Start High School in Toledo, Sean had recently worked as a Care Giver in the Home Health Care Industry. Prior to working health care he had worked at Firestone here in Monroe. An avid sports fan, Sean's favorite teams included the...
Richard E. Navarro
October 22, 2016
Navarro,Richard E., age 80, October 22, 2016 of Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Rosalie for 58 years, Loving father to Reneé Navarro, Rochelle Navarro, Regina Navarro Roell, Roberta (Jeff) Navarro Lemieux, Rick Navarro, and Rhonda Navarro. Loving grandfather to 9 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
Edward L. Zarosly
October 21, 2016
Zarosly, Edward L., age 66, October 21, 2016 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved husband of Diane. Loving father of Gayle (John) Dieterick and James (Jennifer) Zarosly. Proud grandfather of Colin, Brielle and Matthew. Also survived by his siblings Dorothy (Richard) Hanks, Stanley (Kathy) Zarosly, Raymond Zarosly and Tony Zarosly.
Gracie Clair
October 21, 2016
Gracie Clair; age 72, October 21, 2016 of Detroit. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Carol O'Brien, Linda Clair and Fay Clair. Dearest grandmother of Melissa, Richard, Maegan, Lillian and Gabe. Dear great-grandmother of Shannon, Richard Jr., Fay and Luis. Donations in memory of Gracie may be made to the donor's charity of choice.
Thomas Neil Miles
October 21, 2016
Miles, Thomas Neil. Age 75, of Taylor. October 21, 2016. Beloved husband of Sandra for 51 years. Loving father of Kimberly Miles, Scott (Larisa) Miles and David Miles. Proud grandfather of Brandon, Selma and Dina. Dear brother of William (Chris) Miles. Uncle of Dan (Tara) Miles and Andy Miles. Preceded in death by parents William and Marsada Miles. Memorial...
Mr. Mark William Weyher
October 20, 2016
Mark William Weyher, age 53 of Maybee, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, October 20, 2016. Mark is survived by his loving wife Joan and son Bradlee. He is also survived by his mother Mary Ann, siblings Linda (Harry) Chappell, Clifford (Roxanne), Bonnie (Warren) Jondro, Randal (Cindy), 9 nieces and nephews, and 1 grandchild. He was preceded in...
Lana Kay Golden
October 20, 2016
Golden, Lana Kay, age 72 of Lincoln Park, passed away October 20th, 2016. Beloved wife to Jerry for 51 loving years. Loving mother to Kelly(Jeff) Faber and D. Frank Golden. Caring grandmother to Brent and Kaley. Dear sister to 6 sisters and 1 brother. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. A memorial gathering will be...
Paul Anthony "Tony" Petronelli
October 20, 2016
Petronelli, Paul Anthony "Tony". Age 28, of Lincoln Park. October 20, 2016. Loving father of Nathen and Hailie. Beloved son of Paul and Michelle Petronelli. Dear brother of Lexie Petronelli. Dearest grandson of Kathy and Joe Petronelli and Lois Shuell and the late Dalton Shuell. Survived also by many loving cousins. Preceded in death by his grandfather Dalton Shuell...
Robert F. Desantis
October 19, 2016
DeSantis, Robert F., age 80, of Allen Park, passed away October 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of David (Victoria) DeSantis. Devoted grandfather of Michael and Madison DeSantis. Also survived by his sister Mary Louise Nikitin and his nieces and nephews. Visitation, Friday 1-9 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM until funeral service, 12 Noon at the Allen...
Mr. Robert Steven Kurilla
October 19, 2016
Robert Steven Kurilla, age 70 of Southgate, passed away October 19th, 2016. Loving husband of the late Robyn. Dear father of Kim (Dale) Metzger and the late Katherine Reed. Proud grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 10. Also survived by his sister Katherine (John) Druskinis and brother John (Cathy) Kurilla. In addition to his daughter Katherine, Robert was...
Slave A. Cvetkovski
October 19, 2016
Cvetkovski, Slave A. Age 62 of Allen Park, born in Bitola Macedonia. October 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Novka. Loving father of Brian, Melanie, Steven and his little dog Mims. Dearest son of Ljubica and the late Atanas. Dear brother of Lazo and Angelina. Loving uncle of Goran, Dijana and Nevena. Brother-in-law of Menka, Lepa and Vesela. Survived also...
Ruth Joy Rapp
October 18, 2016
Ruth was born on December 12, 1931 in Riverview, Michigan and died on October 18, 2016 at Aberdeen Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Trenton at the age of 84. Beloved mom of James (Patricia) Baker, the late Holly Baker, Kenneth (Laura) Baker and Kristina Baker. Also survived by her grandchildren James Baker and Tanya Koehler, her great grandchildren...
Margaret Hawthorne Rightenburg
October 17, 2016
Margaret (Hawthorne) Rightenburg; age 53, October 17, 2016 of Taylor. Loving mother of Kristina Sagi, Michael Sagi, Susan (Chad) Banks and Sarah Hawthorne. Dearest grandmother "Boo Boo" of Halie, Brooke, Makenzy, Alexis, Zoey, Summer and Kailey. Dear sister of Charlene (Steve) Roberts, Bob Hawthorne, Susan Cross, laura (Garrett) Taylor, George Hawthorne, the late Jim Hawthorne and the late John...
Gerald 'Gerry' Nash
October 16, 2016
Gerald "Gerry" William Nash passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, October 16, 2016. Gerry was born in Monroe, MI on Aug. 30, 1940 to Gerald and Effie (Irwin) Nash. He graduated from Monroe High School (Class of '58) and earned an Associate's Degree from Monroe County Community College. He served in the Army, including a tour in...
Allene Ruth Sadanowicz
October 16, 2016
Sadanowicz, Allene Ruth, age 77, October 16, 2016 of Allen Park, formerly of Trenton. Beloved mother of Julie Sadanowicz and Suzanne (Ted) Garrett. Devoted grandmother of Ellena and Evan. Also survived by her brother Phillip Fech. There will not be any visitation or services. There Wil Not Be Any Visitation Or Services: The Allen Park Chapel of The Martenson...
Theodore "Ted The Red" Swincki
October 16, 2016
Ted was born on April 2, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan and died on October 16, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 65; he was of Woodhaven. Beloved brother of Victor (Nancy) Swincki, Jean (Robert) Puchalski and James (Marge) Swincki. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Lewis and Nellie...
Marsha L. Childress
October 16, 2016
Childress, Marsha L., age 64, October 16, 2016 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved mother of Tracie (Tim) Mathis, Angela Pincombe and Brent Razmek. Proud grandmother of Evan. Contributions in memory of Marsha's life may be made to the Josephine Ford Cancer Institute.