Hazel G. Holcomb

Hazel G. "Gay" Holcomb, 83, of Pemberville, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Otterbein Portage Valley, Pemberville. She was born in Jackson Twp. on May 11, 1932 to Dale and Mildred (Inks) Smith. In1950, Gay graduated Jackson-Burgoon High School. She went on to work for Pearce Insurance in Fremont and Securance Service in Woodville as a secretary until her retirement in 1997. Gay loved playing cards and attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Pemberville. On October 21, 1950, Gay married Merle Holcomb. He preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 2006. Surviving are their children, Doug (Janell) Holcomb of Fremont, Jeff (Linda) Holcomb of Gibsonburg, Denny (Christi) Holcomb of Sugarland, TX, and Amy (Rod) Lanning of Bowling Green; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren with one due in August; and sisters-in-law, Linda Holcomb of Gibsonburg and Pat Smith of Oak Harbor. She is also preceded in death by her parents and brother, Terry Smith. Family and friends will be welcomed to the Herman-Kinn-Veh Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 319 W. Madison St., Gibsonburg, OH 43431 on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 220 Cedar St., Pemberville, OH 43450 where her body will lie in state one hour prior to the services. Pastor Matt Musteric will officiate, and burial will follow at West Union Cemetery.