Jerrold A. “Jerry” REDDING
REDDING Jerrold “Jerry” A. Jerry Redding passed away peacefully on October 14, 2010, surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. He was born January 31, 1930 to Maurice T. and Helen M. (Snyder) Redding. He graduated from Central Catholic High School. Jerry was a journeyman Tool and Die maker and studied methods, process engineering, estimating, tool design and mathematics at University of Toledo. He was a former V.P. General Manager of the Pilliod Company in Swanton, Ohio, and foreman and estimator for L & J Tool of Toledo. After retirement he worked as an estimator for E & C Manufacturing. Jerry served in the US Navy as a torpedo man on the submarine USS Cutlass. He enjoyed singing, especially with the Toledo Symphony choral for 25 years. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Jane (Park); brother, Tom (Nancy) Redding; sister, Maureen (Dr. Tom) Williams, and sister-in-law, Viola Redding. His children are Kathy (Scott) Tester, Mary (John) Bennion, Tom Redding, Julia (Keith) Rippke, Joyce (Anthony) Dodge, and Jerry (Jacque) Redding. He is also survived by his grandchildren Aaron, Rachael, Rebecca and Leah Tester, Jennifer and Eric Bennion, Jeremiah (Nikki), Jacob and Justin Rippke, Laurelyn, Elizabeth and A.J. Dodge, Zachary Duvall, Gavin and Nolan Redding, and great-grandson, Blake Olvera. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, William. Friends and family may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd, Toledo, Ohio on Sunday, October 17, 2010 from 2-5 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. There will be a scripture service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will begin in the mortuary on Monday October 18 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10 a.m. Internment will be private. Memorial donations can take the form of donation to the OLPH building fund. Please view and sign condolences at www.CoyleFuneralHome.com
HERMILLER Joseph “Joe” James Joe Hermiller, 84, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2010. Born December 9, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of Oscar Hermiller and Anna McNamee Hermiller. On August 20, 1956 he married Mary Louise Maier in Toledo, Ohio. Joe graduated from Central Catholic High School in Toledo, and went on to earn both Bachelor and Master of Arts Degrees in History from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. Joe was a teacher for 50 years, including 47 years with the Toledo Public Schools, with more than 30 years at E.L. Bowsher High School. He also taught part time at Mary Manse College in Toledo for more than 20 years. During summers he worked in the Circulation Department at The Toledo Blade. Joe primarily taught American History. Joe’s love of history and interest in American history was lifelong. He was well-known, both in out of the classroom, for his history story-telling. On family vacations he took his family to historical landmarks, inspiring their interest in history as well. Throughout the years Joe was the faculty mentor for many student teachers. For many years he taught an Advanced Placement American History course, preparing high school students with college level coursework. While at Bowsher High School Joe was the advisor for the quiz bowl team. He also founded and, for over 20 years, ran a Northwest Ohio quiz bowl league of teams from 15 high schools. In 1999 the Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence, a nonprofit organization which runs the National Scholastics Championship (a national high school quiz bowl competition) awarded their second annual Benjamin Cooper Academic Ambassador Award to Joe for his long-standing commitment to academic competition in Northwest Ohio. Joe was an avid sports fan, especially following both high school football and the Toledo Mudhens. He was a booster for the football teams of Bowsher (where he taught), Central Catholic (his alma mater), and St. John’s (his sons’ alma mater) High Schools in Toledo. Joe was a member of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Catholic parish since its inception in 1957. Joe also belonged to their Knights of Columbus. Joe is survived by his wife, Mary Lou of Toledo, Ohio and his three children, James and Dixie Hermiller of Brownsburg, Indiana, Thomas Hermiller of Rolling Meadows, Illinois and Susan Hermiller and Mark Brittenham, of Lincoln, Nebraska. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral home, 1770 Reynolds Rd. on Sunday October 10, 2010 from 2-8 p.m. where a vigil service will be held at 7:00. Funeral services will begin in the mortuary on Monday, October 11 at 9:30 a.m. followed by the mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Please view and sign the on-line guest registry at 
STEMEN Helen V. (Knurek) Helen V. Stemen, 91, of Perrysburg, passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. She was born in Rossford, Ohio, on April 5, 1919, to Teofil and Sophie (Mucha) Knurek and attended Rossford High School. Helen was married on November 13, 1937, to Herbert L. Stemen, who preceded her in death on August 16, 1986. For over 20 years, Helen worked as a waitress for the Toledo Country Club. She was a member of St. Rose Church were she served as Corresponding Secretary for the St. Rose Altar Sodality. Helen enjoyed playing the piano, knitting, sewing, playing bingo and playing the organ for Heartland Nursing Home. Helen is survived by her children, Ronald M. Stemen of Pensacola, FL, Kathleen J. Badik of Toledo and Margaret L. “Peggy” Vrooman of Perrysburg; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grand children; and two great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Marilyn J. Champnoise; son, Robert A. Stemen, and brothers, John and Joseph E. Knurek. Friends will be received from 2-9 P.M. on Sunday in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary St, Perrysburg (419-874-3133) where Scripture Services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Sunday evening. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 9:30 A.M. on Monday, October 11, 2010, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:15 A.M. at St. Rose Church, 215 E. Front Street in Perrysburg. Burial will follow in Fort Meigs Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Condolences may be made directly to the family by visiting 
TORZEWSKI Florence C. Florence C. Torzewski, age 91, of Toledo, passed away on October 7, 2010, in the loving arms of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born on October 2, 1919, to Martin and Agnes Jaworski. She spent her career working at Champion Spark Plug Company. Together with her husband she served as President and Steve as Commander of American Legion Wrobleski Post # 18 back when it had the largest membership in Toledo. Florence was a founding member of St. Jude Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Rosary Society. She dedicated her life with a great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary trusting all to her care. Florence with her personality and “hi to all” won her many friends, many preceded her in death, she especially loved to care and visit the sick whom she loved to cook, bake for and visit. Florence was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Stephen, with whom she spent 32 years of marriage before his untimely death on May 10, 1978. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Edward; sisters, Julia Keller, Helen Davis and Lillian Crippen. She is survived by her most beloved daughter, Joyce and loving son-in-law, Roy Moses. Also survived by her granddaughter, Robynn (Tim) Douthit; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Devon and Haley; and sister, Dorothy (Fred) Miller. A special godchild and niece, Susan Crippen; nieces, Jackie and Barb as well as, other nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kabour, Dr. Welch and Dr. Bates for their years of loving compassionate care. A special thanks to all her friends and neighbors who have loved Florence over the years. You can see it in their eyes, In tender hugs and long good-byes, A love that only moms and daughters know. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd., on Sunday from 2-8 p.m. where a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday beginning at 9 a.m., in the mortuary, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Sylvania at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Please view and sign our “online guest registry” at 
ZELLER Antoinette (Toni) DiTerlizzi “Honey” Antoinette I. “Toni” Zeller, age 88 years, of south Toledo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 9, 2010, in the University of Toledo Medical Center. Toni was born in Toledo, Ohio, on November 25, 1921, to Mauro and Lucy DiTerlizzi. She was a kind and committed mother, grandmother, and wife. A gentle soul, who attended St. Charles Grade School and graduated from Edward D. Libby High School. She met and fell in love with Bob Zeller and they were married on October 27, 1945. She was dedicated to her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Toni was an excellent cook and baker. She volunteered with many organizations in the area, but was deeply devoted to her church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Toni was a Sacristan and Past President of the Altar and Rosary Society of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. She served as Head of the Bereavement Committee, was a Rosary leader, Eucharistic Minister, and served on the Art/ Environment Committee at OLPH. Toni was a member of Theta Alpha Tau Sorority, 
GRINDLE Mary Ann Mary Ann Grindle, 90, of Maumee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born on August 28, 1920 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert “Earl” and Rose (Steger) Smurr. While in college, she worked at Meyer-Johnsen Women’s Clothing Store. She then worked as a payroll clerk for Libbey Owens Ford Plexiglass during WWII as her “war effort,” and also as an elementary teacher for six years at the former St. Ann’s Parish on Horace Street. Following raising her own four children, she went on to raise two grandchildren, sang in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help choir for 40 years and was also involved in many other events there as well, and volunteered her time in the St. Joseph Auxiliary with the Little Sister’s of the Poor for many years. She loved to work with wood and crafted many items for her grandchildren. While her husband John was still living, they annually traveled to Treasure Island, FL and made many lifelong friends there. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family more than anything. Mary Ann is survived by her daughters, Carole (Ron) Steger of Kalamazoo, MI and Sue (Kim) Rumpf of Perrysburg; nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John Grindle; daughter, Lynn Grindle; son, Rob Grindle; grandson, David Hoffman and sister, Catherine McWilliams. Family and friends may gather to celebrate Mary Ann’s life Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2255 Central Grove, Toledo, OH 43614. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mary Ann’s request would be that you contribute to Ohio Right to Life, Central Catholic High School, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Little Sisters of the Poor or Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Arrangements by Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, (419) 893-7686. 
WEBB Geraldine Agnes Geraldine Agnes Webb, age 91, of Maumee, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The daughter of Charles and Marie Kowalski, she was born on October 3, 1918, in Toledo, Ohio. Gerry graduated from Notre Dame Academy and attended Mary Manse College. She married the love of her life, Eugene H. Webb, on June 15, 1940. Geraldine was a devoted, loving mother and a true partner to her husband, while actively raising her six children. She was a devote Catholic and a charter member of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Parish. Gerry loved life, but mostly she enjoyed being surrounded by her family. She was extremely proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and their many accomplishments. She will be remembered as a spiritual, kind, caring and funny woman who will be missed by all who knew her. The widow of Eugene H. Webb, who passed away July 14, 1996, Geraldine is survived by her loving children, David Webb of St. Jean de Losne, France, Thomas (Linda) Webb of Washington, MI, Allan (Martha) Webb of Hemet, CA, Carol (James) Wenberg of Whitehouse, Oh, Anita (Dick) Lamb of Charlotte, NC, and Kathleen Botts of Maumee, OH; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Sattler of Perrysburg, OH; brother, Eugene (Carol) Kowalski of Denver, CO and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Geraldine was preceded in death by her twin brother, Gerald Kowalski and brother, Louis Swartz. The family would like to thank Pat and Regina who helped care for their mother during these last months. Family and friends may visit on Sunday, October 3, 2010, from 3-8 pm at the Maison – Dardenne – Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee, where funeral services will begin Monday, October 4, 2010, at 9:30 am followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 am in St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551.Condolences may be sent to the family at 
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