Father of Mary Jo Pruhs (’86) passed away

Anthony J. PRUHS Jr.

PRUHS Anthony J. Jr. Anthony “Tony” Pruhs, of Toledo, OH passed away February 4, 2012 at the age of 82. He was the beloved son of Netti (Lipinski) and Anthony Pruhs Sr. Tony worked as a carpenter and foreman for the Lathrop Co. for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gertrude Kimple and Esther Rudricki, and his son, Richard A. Pruhs. He leaves behind his wife, Mary Ann; son, Jerry Pruhs of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughters, Debra (John) Zeno and Mary Jo Pruhs of Toledo; grandchildren, Toni (John) Bookenberger of Monclova, Andrew Pruhs, and Julie Hollar of Port St. Lucie, FL; 4 step grand-daughters, and 2 great-grandchildren, Garrett and Paige Bookenberger. He will be missed by his loving friend Kay Henkle, her children and his cat, Patches. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Little Flower Church, 5522 Dorr St.

Published in Toledo Blade on March 21, 2012