Patricia “Trish” Jean Daugherty Petrusha Rosales; of Lake Orion; age 80; passed away on November 25, 2019. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Jesus Rosales; her father William Daugherty; and grandson Joshua Wright. She is survived by her mother Jean Daugherty; brothers, Jim (Shirley), Pete (Kayla), and Bill (Janine) Daugherty; her children, Julie […]
With their group of “quilting gals,” Oxford Free Methodist Church’s Quilters for Life make and give baby quilts to Crossroads Care Center in Auburn Hills. Crossroads is an organization which help with free pregnancy ultrasounds, counseling and baby care. They also have a free store filled with baby needs and wants. During the Blessing of […]
Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ. The idea of Christ, of humanity, of goodness is something that fills me with warmth. And, while I know it is not celebrated by everyone, and some for reasonable reasons cannot enjoy the holiday, Christmas really is my favorite holiday. I think during the holiday season, I put on […]
Former Oxford resident Glenn Terry Dill died on Nov. 22, 2019 in Alpena after a year-long fight with cancer. He was 75-years-old. Mr. Dill was born in Pontiac on Sept. 27, 1944 to Glenn and Dorothy Dill, both now deceased. Mr. Dill graduated from Oxford High School, studied at Flint Junior College after graduation and […]
Michael J “Turtle” Moran of Madison Heights passed away at his home on on Nov. 21, 2019, after an eight-year battle with cancer. He was 60-years-old. Mr. Moran grew up in Leonard and attended Oxford schools. He roamed the trails and fields and sometimes the sidewalks on his pony named Dolly or on a series […]
William J. Partaka, 72, passed away on November 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Velma. Children, Jean Partaka, Seth Partaka (Crystal) and David Partaka (Nicole). Grandchildren, Tyler, Mikahla, Isabella, and Kelsey. Brothers Joseph Partaka and John Partaka. Sisters Joan Staroska, Sheree Hendricks and Mary […]
Oxford resident William “Bill” Henry Devine died Nov. 19, 2019. He was 82-years-old. He was the voving husband of Bernadette “Cookie”. Dear father of Bill (Sharon) Devine, Tim (Liz) Devine, Mary (Jeff) Royse, Paul (Kari) Peruski, Neil (Melissa) Peruski, and Eric (Beth) Peruski. Grandfather of Timmy, Max, Ashley, Peyton, Loren, Allison, Brent, Anna, Ryan, Pierce, […]
The harvest is in and the holidays are upon us. Americans, despite the world at large, can (and I hope do) find reasons for thanks. It’s supposed to be our way, that despite troubles and turmoils, we look heavenward with gratitude. After all, things could be worse, so maybe it’s time to count our blessings […]
A “briefly” story on Page 3 of the Nov. 6, 2019 Oxford Leader, inaccurately reported a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was cancelled, “because the applicant, Oakwood Wedding Chapel . . . withdrew its application.” The information for this brief was from 2018, not 2019. We regret the error and any it may have caused. […]
In this season of thanks and giving, volunteers from the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post have taken that spirit to heart. On Monday morning, they packed up their green bags with food items and readied them for some needy senior citizens in the Oxford-Addison community. “We have 33 bags which will be delivered […]