OBITUARIES

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Ruth Ann Nietubicz

Ruth Ann Nietubicz

May 23, 2015

Nietubicz, Ruth Ann age 71, May 23, 2015 of Frenchtown Twp. Beloved mother of Marilyn , Janet (Joe) Duby, Sharon, Larry (Jenny) and Randy (Kathy). Loving grandmother of Shauna (Philip) Nietubicz-Sindone, Christina, Gavin, Maxwell and Quentin. Dearest sister of William (Helen) Lonsberry. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Per Ruth Ann's wishes, cremation will...

G. Jack Ciullo

G. Jack Ciullo

May 23, 2015

Ciullo, G. Jack. Age 85 of Trenton. Born July 29, 1929 in Wyandotte, MI and died May 23, 2015 at Oakwood Southshore Hospital in Trenton. Beloved husband of 59 years to Pat. Loving dad of Kimberly (John) Hundley, Karen Ciullo and Kathryn (Christopher) Eliason. Proud grandpa of Jack, Monica and Mitchell. Preceded in death by his parents and two...

Mr. Angelo Scotta

Mr. Angelo Scotta

May 23, 2015

Scotta, Angelo, age 97 of Allen Park, passed away May 23, 2015. Loving husband of the late Angela. Beloved father of Adriana (Russ) Greenwood, Robert (Rose), and Maria Cecilia. Proud grandfather of Eric, Justin, Lauren, and the late Anita. Great grandfather of Kyle and Lindsey. Also survived by other loving family and friends from around the world.

James E. Cragg

James E. Cragg

May 22, 2015

Cragg, James E., 69, of Taylor, died peacefully on May 22, 2015 at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan. James was born in Preston, England on July 20, 1945 to his loving parents Edward and Ellen (Murray) Cragg. They moved to the United States when he was just 10 years old. When he was a teenager, James was drafted into...

Mary L. Lefaive

Mary L. Lefaive

May 22, 2015

Mary L. LeFaive age 86, May 23, 2015 formerly of Wyandotte. Loving mother of Mike (Terri), Michele and the late James (the late Theresa). Dearest grandmother of Chantel (Jeff) Atherton, the late Andre', and Jon. Dear great-grandmother of 8 and great-great grandmother of 1. The family suggests donations in memory of Mary to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen or the...

Ralph R. Stewart

Ralph R. Stewart

May 22, 2015

Stewart, Ralph R. Age 73 of Taylor. Born June 16, 11941 in Wyandotte, MI and went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2015. Beloved Husband of 54 years to Ponnie. Loving Dad of Debbie (Greg) Gitter and Donna (Carl) Williams. Proud Gaga to Ryan (Alli) Williams, Andrew (Ashley) Williams, Amber (Josh) Griffith and Abbie Gitter. Great...

James J. Zapico

James J. Zapico

May 21, 2015

James J. Zapico age 70, May 21, 2015 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Jay (Sarah) and Jon. Dearest papa of Jordyn. Dear brother of Joe. The family suggests donations in memory of Jim to The Salvation Army. View James' video tribute by clicking the multimedia tab above.

Mrs. Elizabeth Carpinetti

Mrs. Elizabeth Carpinetti

May 21, 2015

Carpinetti, Elizabeth, age 85 of Trenton, passed away May 21, 2015. Loving wife of the late Leo Carpinetti. Dear mother of 2, and proud grandmother of 2.

Mr. Joseph J. Janowski

Mr. Joseph J. Janowski

May 21, 2015

Janowski, Joseph J., age 96 of River Rouge, passed away May 21, 2015. Loving husband of the late Stella. Dear father of Michael, Daniel (Ann), and Kathryn. Proud grandfather of Elizabeth and Sarah.

Mrs. Connie L. Mcginnis

Mrs. Connie L. Mcginnis

May 21, 2015

McGinnis, Connie L., age 62 of Detroit, passed away May 21, 2015. Loving wife of Paul. Dear mother of Paul "Shane" (Angela), Heather, and Carla Roman. Proud grandmother of Angelica, Adrian, and a host of adopted grand babies. Also survived by brother Rex (Kim) Stanley, sisters Sylvia (David) Joyce, Joann (Daniel) Baker, and many other loving nieces, nephews, family...

Geraldine R. Rayle

Geraldine R. Rayle

May 20, 2015

Rayle, Geraldine R., age 84, May 20, 2015 of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved mother of Fred (Josie), Debbie (Denny) Miller and John (Debbie). Dear grandmother of Katie, Kerri (Tom) Morrow, Brian (Michelle) Rayle, Danny Miller and Melissa Shipley. Also survived by her longtime friend Bob Scullion

Bernice M. Mignano

Bernice M. Mignano

May 20, 2015

Born June 3, 1925 in Monroe, Bernice was the daughter of Peter and Frances (DelTurco) Miletti. She married the love of her life, Anthony Mignano, on June 12, 1947. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1994. A dedicated homemaker, Bernice also was the Cafeteria Manager at St. John's School for over 30 years, retiring in 1987. She was...

Carolyn Lee Cummings

Carolyn Lee Cummings

May 19, 2015

Carolyn is survived by her husband Robert as well as other loving family and friends.

Alvis L. Rader,  Jr.

Alvis L. Rader, Jr.

May 18, 2015

Rader, Alvis L., Jr., age 50, May 18, 2015 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Anita. Loving father of Raymond (Ashley) Rader, Jake Rader and Elisa Rader. Proud grandfather of Braedyn and Kyler. Beloved son of the late Gloria Dean Wesley. Beloved brother of Carrie (Steve) Brandeth. Also survived by his mother-in-law and father-in-law Frank and Anita Gloster;...

Mr. Albert J. Brown

Mr. Albert J. Brown

May 18, 2015

Brown, Albert J., Age 88 of Brownstown, passed away May 18th, 2015. Albert was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jean, of 61 years. Dear Father of Cheryl, Paul, Nancy Hills and Daniel. Proud grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 16. Memorial Contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Trenton, MI. Click on the multimedia...

Laurel J. Haley

Laurel J. Haley

May 18, 2015

Haley, Laurel J. Age 63 of Gibraltar. Born September 11, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois and died May 18, 2015 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Wyandotte, Michigan. Beloved wife of 39 years to Pat. Loving mom of Ellie Haley and Ryan Haley. Proud Nana to Jessica, Allison and Matthew. Also survived by her sister Melanie, her brother John, dear...

Diane L. Walkusky

Diane L. Walkusky

May 16, 2015

Walkusky, Diane L. Age 49, of Troy. Passed away May 16, 2015 after a long battle with breast cancer. Beloved daughter of Dorothy and the late Leonard Walkusky. Loving sister of Alan (Cindy), Mark (Susan) and Sharon Mauri. Dearest aunt of Marabeth, Addison, Benjamin and Alex. Proud U of M graduate, longtime Ford Motor employee as a Product Design...

Marlene J. Stanislaw

Marlene J. Stanislaw

May 15, 2015

Stanislaw, Marlene J. Age 63, of Riverview. May 15, 2015. Beloved wife of Trevor for 40 years. Loving sister of Sharon (Norris) Blackledge. Dear aunt of Jennifer (Kenneth), Jim (Stacie), Donna, Tina and Linda. Great aunt of Lucy, Mia, Jack, Reese, Brooks and Olivia. Sister-in-law of Theresa (Wayne) Nowland and Daphne Martin. Preceded in death by her parents Orman...

James A. Pivitt

James A. Pivitt

May 14, 2015

Pivitt, James A., age 43, May 14, 2015 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved son of Richard and Elaine Pivitt. Dear brother of Michael Allen (Amy) Pivitt. Loving uncle of Ashley, Emma and Ella.Contributions in memory of James' life may be made to Saint Stephen Lutheran Church, 1235 Lawndale Ave., Detroit, MI 48209

Dorothy Lorraine Reno

Dorothy Lorraine Reno

May 13, 2015

Dorothy Lorraine Reno of Glendale, Arizona passed away on May 13, 2015. She was born on December 28, 1921 to Harry and Florence Sebastian in Detroit, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her parents and also by her husband; Norman Roy Reno after 33 years of marriage. Dorothy is survived by her son Norman Reno (Susan), and by...