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Allan Ray Williams

Allan Ray Williams

Jan 6, 2022

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Allan Ray Williams, 79, of Gibsonburg passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. He was born in Toledo to the late Merlyn "Dale" and Barbara (Emerson) Williams.

After his 1960 graduation from Gibsonburg High School, Al served in the National Guard for 6 years. He was a legacy farmer, and he raised hogs...

Marcus E. Holbert

Marcus E. Holbert

Jan 3, 2022

Marcus E. Holbert, 48, of Fremont passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 3, 2022 at his home in Tiffin. Marcus was born on January 21, 1973 to MarJean Karr and the late Daniel Holbert in Fremont.

A Fremont Ross graduate, Marcus enjoyed martial arts, and was a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo.

He is survived by his mother and...

Robert "Bob" Fish

Robert "Bob" Fish

Jan 3, 2022

Robert “Bob” William Fish, 70, of Gibsonburg, passed away January 3, 2022. He was born in Fremont, Ohio, on December 9, 1951, to Lorn and Joyce (Barber) Fish. He attended Gibsonburg High School. Over the years he worked various jobs including: Tank’s Meats, Smith’s Market, L&M Garage, RK Body Shop, Kingsway Auto Parts, Dayton Marine, and most recently for Washington...

Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith

Jan 2, 2022

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Thomas Guy Smith, 79, a lifelong Fremont businessman and resident, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Elmwood Assisted Living, only four days after his beloved wife's, Judi, passing next to him.

Tom was born in Fremont on December 5, 1942 to Ross, Sr and Betty (Tucker) Smith and graduated from...

Marian A. Pfeiffer

Marian A. Pfeiffer

Dec 31, 2021

Marian A. Pfeiffer, 94, of Fremont passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Bethesda Care Center. She was born March 1, 1927 in Lisbon, OH the daughter of Ben H. and Mamie (Kautz) Davis. In 1947, she married William H. Pfeiffer, he preceded her in death on October 1, 1995.

Marian was an avid crafter, making clothing for dolls, detailed furniture...

Richard J. Salazar

Richard J. Salazar

Dec 31, 2021

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Richard "Brutha" James Salazar, 48, Fremont, OH passed away December 31, 2021. He was born February 6, 1973 in Fremont the son of Reynaldo V. Madrigal and Cosolasion Salazar.

Brutha Salazar had an incredible passion and love for life. He lived to be surrounded by his large family and friends. It was no...

Connie Gail Emrich

Connie Gail Emrich

Dec 30, 2021

Connie Gail Emrich, 69, of Fremont passed away at her home on Thursday, December 30, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born in Fremont to the late Jack Manoylovich and Carol (Sechler) Vermillion. Connie grew up in Gibsonburg Ohio and moved to Fremont after graduation. 

For many years, Connie worked as a cosmetologist at Village Hair Fashions alongside her...

Judi Darlene Smith

Judi Darlene Smith

Dec 29, 2021

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Judi "Judes" Darlene (Linder) Smith 79, of Fremont, passed away at Elmwood Assisted Living where her husband, Tom, and she have resided. Her peaceful departure from us occurred Wednesday morning, December 29, 2021, while holding the hand of her beloved husband.

 

Judi was a lifelong Fremonter, born on February 8,...

Cliff Rawson

Cliff Rawson

Dec 28, 2021

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Cliff Rawson, 78 of Fremont passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at home, surrounded by his loving family. 

Born on August 15, 1943, Cliff was one of 11 children of the late Elmer and Goldie (Whitten) Rawson. 

On January 26, 1963, Cliff married Faye Fisher at Grace...

Richard Geyman

Richard Geyman

Dec 27, 2021

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Richard A. "Rich" Geyman, 82, of Fremont, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Elmwood Assisted Living. He was born November 22, 1939 in Fremont the son of Herman "Sam" and Dorothy (Bergefurd) Geyman.

Rich was a graduate of St....

Paul Richard Zilles

Paul Richard Zilles

Dec 26, 2021

Paul Richard Zilles, age 90, passed away from natural causes on December 26, 2021. Paul was born on August 22, 1931 in Riley Twp. to George Elmer Zilles and Hattie Ellen (Zweily) Zilles. A Korean War veteran, Paul served in the US. Air Force from 1950-1954 as an aircraft maintenance technician at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska. Later he was...

Margaret Mary Frey

Margaret Mary Frey

Dec 23, 2021

Margaret M. (Miles) Frey, 86, of Fremont, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Bethesda Care Center. She was born on December 18, 1935.

Margaret was a homemaker, caring for her own children, as well as babysitting for those in the neighborhood.

On September 17, 1955, she married Robert "Bob" Frey at St. Joseph Church, sharing 64 years together before...

Donna Rose Woodruff

Donna Rose Woodruff

Dec 22, 2021

Donna Rose Woodruff, 70, of Kansas, passed away on December 22, 2021, at St. Catherine’s Manor of Fostoria. She was born in Fremont, Ohio, on August 6, 1951, to Walter and Lucy (Good) Fox. Donna graduated from Lakota High School and married her high school sweetheart, Raymond Woodruff, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Millersville on July 11, 1970. She...

Troy Brubaker

Troy Brubaker

Dec 21, 2021

Troy Brubaker, 51, formerly of Burgoon passed away suddenly on Dec. 21, 2021. He was born on July 24, 1970 in Fremont to Roy and Janet (Homan) Brubaker.

Troy graduated from Lakota High School in 1988 and later from Bowling Green where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance.

Surviving is his loving wife of 26 years, Teresa Brubaker...

Larry Eugene Sloan

Larry Eugene Sloan

Dec 20, 2021

Larry Eugene Sloan, 77, of Fremont and formerly of Bellevue, Ohio, passed away on December 20, 2021. He was born on August 26, 1944, the son of Robert and Lavaughn (Kistler) Sloan in Bellevue, Ohio. Larry served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 until his honorable discharge in 1969. He trained as a helicopter mechanic, was awarded...

Paula S. Mathias

Paula S. Mathias

Dec 20, 2021

Paula S. Mathias, 68, of Fremont, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. She was born October 3, 1953 in Bowling Green, OH the daughter of Roy and Donna (Allen) Fausey. She married James Mathias on October 22, 1976 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fremont, he preceded her in death on January 10, 2020.

Paula was a member of First...

Bryan Billow

Bryan Billow

Dec 19, 2021

Bryan Alan Billow 39, of Fremont, passed away on December 19, 2021. He was born on January 15, 1982, to Mark Buehler and Susan Billow Roth.

A 2000 Gibsonburg High School graduate, Bryan went on to work as a metal fabricator.

Bryan enjoyed drawing and loved the outdoors. Fishing, camping, game hunting, and mushroom hunting were favorite pastimes.

Left to...

Jean L. Smith

Jean L. Smith

Dec 19, 2021

Jean L. Smith, 97, of Fremont, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born in Amsden, OH to the late Willis and Armina (Kenan) Stull. Jean graduated from Jackson Liberty High School in 1942.

On November 4, 1944 she married Don Smith in Fostoria, and together they shared 67 years of marriage until his passing...

James Deininger

James Deininger

Dec 17, 2021

James Alan Deininger, 63 of Gibsonburg, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 17, 2021, at his home. He was born May 22, 1958, in Fremont to the late Evanlee and Elsie (Damschroder) Deininger. In 2005 he married Brenda Wightman, and she survives.

James's passion was to fly, and he attended Flying Farmers events where he received awards for his airplanes....

Stephanie M. Aguilar Adame

Stephanie M. Aguilar Adame

Dec 16, 2021

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Stephanie M. Aguilar Adame, 47 of Fremont, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the Toledo Hospital.

She was born on July 17,1974 to the late Michael and Victoria (Ybarra) Knerr in Sandusky.

A 1994 graduate of Fremont Ross High School, Stephanie went on to obtain a master's degree...

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