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Gary Stiff Obituary

STIFF Gary W. Sr. Gary W. Stiff, Sr., 55, of Toledo, passed away at Flower Hospital October 17, 2008, surrounded by his family. He was born August 5, 1953, the third son of Marshall H. Sr. and Florence (Joss) Stiff who preceded him in death. He graduated from Whitmer High School and was last employed by Pat Young Service. Gary is survived by his son, Gary Jr. (fiancée Sandy Staurd); stepchildren, James, Scott and Linda Marshall; grandchildren, Anthony Stiff, Tierney and Hailey Marshall; brothers, Richard (Ruth) and Marshall H. Jr. (Tammy), sister, Diana L. Drouillard, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Toledo, Ohio. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Blade on Oct. 27, 2008.

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Monica Geisel

October 27, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Doc & Patty Schaub

October 27, 2008

Richard, Marshall, sorry to hear about your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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