All Obituaries

Christopher W. Tombs, age 57, was born on June 27, 1961 in Fredericton City, New Brunswick Canada and passed away on May 13, 2019. Beloved son to Russell O and Loy. He is also survived by his siblings Russell D, Allison (Mel) Sell and Kelly (Chuck) Zsude.. Uncle to Becki, Russell C, Renee, Douglas, Scott, Shayna, Colin, Payton, Ricky and 8 great nieces & nephews. Christopher liked to work on cars and enjoyed music. Chris would to talk to anybody and was very friendly. He will be missed...

Carol McFarland, age 80, was born on August 28, 1938 in Detroit passed away on May 2, 2019 at Church of Christ Care Center in Clinton Twp. Beloved mother to Linda (Michael) Holland, Cheryl (Donald) Bryant and was pre deceased by Catherine. She is also survived by her grandchildren Michael JR, Chelsea, Tyler and Nicholas. Carol taught school in Detroit at Clark Elementary School for many years. She played piano and sang in the church choir. In her spare time she loved to go fishing. She will...

Roy Medley, age 42, was born on November 13, 1976 in Warren and passed away suddenly. Beloved husband to Irene and father to Jordan. He is also survived by his sister Jo Anna and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Roy helped people in the Narcotics Anonymous (NA) organization. He will be missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. A caring cremation was entrusted to Walter Scott Skupny Funeral Home, 28605 Gratiot, Roseville. Please share memories with the family at their...

Patricia Garant passed away on April 7, 2019 at Ascension St John Hospital in Warren. Beloved mother to Katrina, Karl and Patrick. Also survived by her sisters Betty Lou, Mary Sally and was pre deceased by Jerry. A caring cremation was entrusted to Walter Scott Skupny Funeral Home, 28605 Gratiot, Roseville. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Tribute Wall" at skupnyfuneralhome.com

Helen Marie (Nitcher) Knox-Schumacher age 93, was born on March 2, 1926 in Rochester, New York and passed away on April 1, 2019. Beloved mother to son’s Robert (Cheryl) Knox, predeceased John (Cynthia) Knox, Thomas (Deborah) Knox, Daughter’s Lea Wilson, Mary (Gordon) Peterson. She was predeceased by her husband’s Robert Knox and Gary Schumacher. She is also survived by her 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren She will be missed by all her family and friends who knew...

Brian A. Presswood, age 31, was born on December 23, 1987 in Detroit and passed away on March 27, 2019. Beloved son to Nancy (Ray “HIS POPS”) Stinnett and his siblings Marsha, Kristy and Jennifer. He was pre deceased by his biological father Raymond. Brian will also be missed by his many aunts, uncles and cousins. Brian loved animals and connected with them. In his spare time he exercised and liked to take kids to play at the park. He will be missed by all his family and friends...

Toni Sugamele, age 38, was born on November 17, 1980 in Detroit and passed away on March 12, 2019. Beloved wife to Richard mother to Richard John Antonio. Dearest sister to Chelsea and Ashley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Her husband greatly appreciates all the thoughtfulness and support he has received from their friends David & Anna Randazzo and family. Toni loved animals and was a dog groomer for many years and just a great person.  She will be missed by all her...

Cheryl Sugamele, age 70, was born on January 10, 1949 in Detroit and passed away on March 25, 2019. Beloved mother to Richard (Toni deceased March 12, 2019), Tony (Julie) Johnson, predeceased by Greg and her husband Richard. She is also survived by her grandchildren William, Lauren and Richard John Antonio and great grandson Easton. She will be missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved her. A caring cremation was entrusted to Walter Scott Skupny Funeral Home, 28605 Gratiot,...

Joann L. Roach, age 68 was born on in Hamtramck on April 2, 1950 to Henry and Stella and passed away on March 25, 2019 in Harrison Township. Dearest mother to Michael (Rachel) and Michelle (Mike) Nizza. She is also survived by her brother Walt and his children. Joann will also be missed by her 3 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Tom in 2017. Joann had a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Northwood University and was working on her MSW from Wayne State...

Emma C. Belleperche, age 79, was born on May 30, 1939 in Fort Payne, Alabama and passed away at St Mary’s Nursing Home in St Clair Shores on March 16, 2019. Beloved mother to Lisa (Todd) Riebel and Dennis JR (Beth). Emma was pre deceased by her husband Dennis SR. She will be missed by her grandchildren Bradley, Blake, Claudia, Jillian and her sister Eva (Bill) Reid. Emma loved to go re-sale shopping and loved talking to people. She will be missed by all her family and friends who knew...