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Thomas Longeway Obituary

LONGEWAY Thomas M. Thomas M. Longeway, 66, of Rossford passed away peacefully Sunday, January 7, 2007. He was born in Toledo on October 12, 1940, to George and Freida (Scheiss) Longeway. Tom was a truck driver for 30 years and retired in 1993. He was a member of the F.O.E. Aerie # 197 and # 2322 where he served as Past Trustee and Chaplain. Tom enjoyed bowling and served on the Ohio State Eagles Bowling Tournament Committee and the Toledo U.S.B.C. Board. He is survived by his wife, of 10 years, Lori; children, Wendy (Jeff) Dickson, Eric (Jesse) Longeway, Andrew Karmol, Thomas Longeway, James Longeway and Mary Jo Longeway, grandchildren, Trevor, Kenneth and Derrick Dickson and baby Longeway due in August; brother, Francis (Cindy) Longeway and sister, Lois Ann Dick. Tom is also survived by his in-laws, Larry and Patricia Kelly; 16 nieces and nephews and 36 great-nieces and nephews. Friends may visit Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Rd. Oregon, 419 693-9304, on Wednesday, January 10, 2007, from 2-9 p.m. Members of the Eagles # 2322 will hold services at 7 p.m. with a Rosary to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Northwest Ohio. A special thanks to the staff at hospice and to all the family and friends for their caring and kind help.

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Published by The Blade from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2007.

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Jean Eldred

January 10, 2007

To the Longeway family,
I grew up with Tom,Lois and Francis. So sorry to hear about your loss. From what I can remember Tom was always a good guy. He will be sadly missed. You are all in my prayers.
Jean (Blazey )Eldred

Becky Smith

January 10, 2007

Dear Lori, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's death. Too young! I wish you well and my thoughts are with you.
Becky Smith (from Westside Orthopedic)

Angie West

January 10, 2007

Lori,
So sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Leanne St. John

January 10, 2007

Lori,
My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family in this trialing time. I didn't know Tom as well as I knew you, but I do remember he always had a smile on his face. Take care and God Bless.

Sue Naugle

January 10, 2007

Deepest sympathy and prayers to Lori and Family. We only met the two of you a couple of times but share what you once had because 10 years ago we bought the house on North Haven. Still enjoying it. Sue and Al Naugle

kathy ziems

January 10, 2007

LORI
Im so sorry for the loss of your husband, My thoughts are with you.
Kathy Ziems

Ronald and Betty Schuster

January 10, 2007

Dear Lori, Wendy and Eric,
We have such great memories of Tom and you kids. Tom lived life to the fullest. He always had a kind word and made everyone laugh. Tom will always be in our heart and his memories will always make us smile.

Tammy Brooker

January 10, 2007

Wendy and Family,
Sorry to for your lost. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Cliff & Carole Struffolino

January 9, 2007

Lori we are so sorry to hear about Tom. He will be missed all around the bowling circle and the Eagles.

Robert & Jean Swanson

January 9, 2007

We did not know Tom ot Lori but their son Eric recently married our Granddaughter Jessica. Our sympathy goes out to Eric and his family.

Gail Mikolajczak - WSOG

January 9, 2007

Hi, Lori,

Sorry to hear about Tom. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Jill Shaffer

January 9, 2007

Lori, So sorry to hear about Tom, he'll be missed. Take care of yourself. Louis & Jill Shaffer

Carla Tipton

January 9, 2007

Lori & Family,
You are in my prayers. I have great memories of Tom at the Eagles #2322 on Sunday night when I would come in after bowling. Tom always had a smile and made me laugh.

Elsie Jarrin (f/k/a Price)

January 9, 2007

Lori,

I am so very sorry to hear about Tom. I will keep you in my prayers and hope you are doing well.

Love,

Tanya Day

January 9, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Sandy Espen

January 9, 2007

Lori, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Shailyn Bugg

January 9, 2007

Wendy and family,
We are so sorry for your lost. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bennie and Shailyn Bugg

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