Obituaries

Jun 23, 2021

Nick Apostol of Warren passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Nick was an Eastern High graduate, veteran and long time Eastern Market restauranteur. He relished his many adventures camping.  First, in his youth as a Boy Scout, then as a young man with friends.  He loved music and played the violin.  Nick won many awards for his...

May 31, 2021

Barbara A. Usakowski, age 84, passed away May 31, 2021.

Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Usakowski; loving mother of Philip (Veronica) Usakowski, the late Robert Usakowski, and John (Cyndi) Usakowski; grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 3; dear sister of Robert (Karen) Szymanski and the late Larry (the late Cookie) Szymanski; and niece...

May 28, 2021

Darlene Joyce Pelkey of Warren passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the age of 86.

She was surrounded by her children.  Darlene is being reunited with her husband Harold I. Pelkey, who predeceased her on Sept. 23, 2008 and her son, Kenneth Edward on October 21, 1988.  She is survived by her children Karen...

May 21, 2021

Irene Janiszewski, age 95, passed away May 21, 2021.

Irene was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Janiszewski for 63 years; loving mother of Cathy Seifert, Michael Janiszewski, and Cynde Janiszewski; devoted grandmother of Carrie (LaMont) Mitchell and Marianne (Steve) Mouton; proud great-grandmother of Thomas, Kiara, Michelle, Janae, Elise, and Stevie; sister of Raymond (Lexi) Durda,...

May 19, 2021

Marlene K. Stirnweis, age 88, passed away Mar 19, 2021.

Marlene was the beloved wife of Erwin A. J. Stirnweis; loving mother of the late Cameron, Jeffery, Shari, Sandra, and Virginia Stirnweis; and dear sister of the late Richard Schneider.

Marlene was very active at her church, St. Patrick Episcopal Church in Madison Heights. Not...

May 12, 2021

Dawn E. Lewis, age 78, passed away May 12, 2021.

Dawn was the beloved wife of William Lewis for 60 years; loving mother of Wyll Lewis and Carrie (Colin) Harris; devoted grandmother of Casey Radish and Sara Joye; and dear sister of Hopie (Richard) Walter. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Hope Hoffman, brother, Bud...

May 6, 2021

Wojtylo, Leo (age 91) May 6, 2021. Beloved husband of Christine. Loving father of Robert, Renautta, Rachelle (Jeffery) Treece, Renee (Kevin Suhajda), Rena (James) Sinclair, and Ronald (Marilyn Palleschi). Predeceased by his loving daughter Roxanne. Loving Dziadzia of Topher, Alyssa, Danielle, Christina, Lauren Nicolas, and great-granddaughter Piper. Uncle of Barbara (Claude) Milsap and Jack Whittier. Leo retired from the...

May 5, 2021

On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Lisa Marie Kowalski, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 55.  Lisa was born in Detroit, MI to the late Theodore and Dolores Kowalski.  First and foremost, Lisa was dedicated to her children and grandchildren and took great pride in every precious moment she had with them.

She enjoyed...

Apr 27, 2021

Robert Allen Proffitt, age 65, passed away after a long battle with cancer on April 27, 2021.

Robert was the beloved husband of Monica Proffitt and dear brother of Linda (Bob Bryske) Pawlowski and Kathy (Mandi) Proffitt.

Robert was a fun-loving guy and everyone loved his sense of humor. He was a strong supporter of...

Apr 26, 2021

Anthony (Tony) Sammut, passed away April 26, 2021 at the age of 77. He was the son of the late Anthony and Stella Sammut.

Tony was the beloved husband of Evelyn Sammut; loving father of Robert Anthony Sammut and Jennifer Rebecca (Kevin) Taylor; devoted Nenu (grandfather) of Hannah and Jessica; and dear brother of Josephine (Wallace) Ridgley...

Apr 23, 2021

Man Van Cao, age 61, passed away April 23, 2021.

He left behind his daughter & wife who loved him very much. Man had many friends and family back home in Southern California. His energy lit up a room, he loved to entertain, was very generous, and had a smile that was contagious. He will remain in...

Apr 20, 2021

Beth Ann Fanelli, age 67, passed away April 20, 2021.

Beloved daughter of the late Roland and the late Rita Fanelli, cherished sister of John (Diane) and Robert (Beverly) Fanelli, and dearest Aunt to Robert Jr. (Lea) and Brian.  Dear niece of Edward K. and Evelyn Stockman, the late Dianne Stockman, and the late Mary Rea.  Beth...

Apr 19, 2021

Geoffrey Patrick Trombley, age 33, passed away April 19, 2021.

Geoffrey was the dear son of Doug and Donna Trombley; loving brother of Christine (Fiancé: Dr. Dave Whitney) Trombley; and grandson of Peaches. He was also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will also be missed by many friends that shared a part of his...

Apr 17, 2021

Barbara Randazzo, age 92, passed away April 17, 2021.

Barbara was born in Detroit, Michigan to Michael and Josephine Navetta. She was the beloved wife of the late Sam Randazzo (deceased: 1/29/2008); loving mother of Thomas (Mary Anne) Randazzo, Daniel (Darla) Randazzo, Kenneth (Dianne) Randazzo, Robert (Dawn) Randazzo, Michael (Maria) Randazzo, and James (Shelby) Randazzo; devoted grandmother...

Apr 11, 2021

Richard "Richie" W. Zellinger passed away April 11, 2021.

Richie was the loving father of Jennifer (Adam) Jansen, Jenese (Patrick) Dorris, the late Jessica Engle-Warren, and Raychelle Zellinger; devoted grandpa of Rylee Montgomery, Casey Jansen, Nathan Warren, Patrick Charles Dorris III, and Harley Raelynn Quigley; dear son of Marsha Senkowski and the late Kenneth Zellinger; and brother...

Apr 9, 2021

Daniel Joseph Dunlop, age 62, passed away April 9, 2021.

He was a resident of Sterling Heights and born in Detroit on May 3, 1958 . He was the son of the late Douglas and Georgette Dunlop. Dan was the beloved husband of Cynthia Dunlop; loving father of Meaghan (John) Tilicki and Ian (Jaclyn) Dunlop; and devoted...

Apr 4, 2021

Zachary E. LePage, age 24, passed away April 4, 2021.

Zack was the loving son of Tracy Gilin and the late Edward LePage; dear brother of Erika LePage; grandson of Janet and the late Bernie LePage and Elizabeth and the late Thomas Gilin; nephew of Tammy Klatt, Tricia Denison, Tommy Gilin, and many other aunts, uncles, and...

Mar 18, 2021

Christine Shattuck-Weill (68), of Eastpointe, passed away March 18th, 2021. Chris was an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, & friend to all that had the pleasure to know her. She was an Air Force Veteran, & served our country during her tour in Turkey. She loved science fiction, reading, crafts, bazaars, & festivals. The Renaissance Festival was...

Mar 16, 2021

Thomas Pashby, age 58, passed away March 16, 2021.

Tom was the son of Harold and Nancy Pashby and father of Jason Pashby.

Tom’s life will be celebrated by family and friends and his memory will live on always.

Arrangements are under the direction of David Wysocki Funeral Home in Warren, Michigan.

Mar 12, 2021

Charles Bernheardt, age 84, passed away March 12, 2021.

Charles was the beloved husband of Janice Bernheardt; loving father of Todd Fox, Joel Bernheardt, Dawn (Adrian) Green, and Susan (Scott) Blomberg; devoted grandfather of Emily Bernheardt, Kate (Daniel) Goodwin, Amanda Bernheardt, Brian Bernheardt, Alexa Blomberg, and Adyson Green; and proud great-grandfather of Maria Goodwin, Eden Goodwin, and...