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Harold "Skeeter" Whetstone

Harold "Skeeter" Whetstone

Jun 19, 2021

Harold "Skeeter" Whetstone, 73, of Fremont passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was born on May 9, 1948 in Bellevue, OH to the late Johnnie and G. Irene (Queen) Whetstone.

He attended Fremont Ross High School and later joined the Army serving in Vietnam. After his service, he returned to Fremont working for Whirlpool...

Susan Schoch

Susan Schoch

Jun 16, 2021

Susan "Sue" Elaine Schoch, 75 of Gibsonburg passed away in the morning of June 16, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

Born on May 8, 1946 to the late Harold and Donnabelle Ardner, Sue was one of two children.

On July 1, 1967, she married Michael Schoch, who survives. They shared 54 loving years together.

Sue was very active in her...

Luis and Margarita Mendoza

Luis and Margarita Mendoza

Jun 16, 2021

Luis (86) and Margarita (84) Mendoza, of Bono, Ohio, passed away on June 16, and June 11, 2021, respectively, with family by their side.

Luis was born on August 25, 1934 in Mier Y Noriega, Mexico to the late Nicolas and Elidia (Torres) Mendoza.

Margarita was born on August 22, 1936 and was one of 8 children of the late...

Dale Norman Schutt

Dale Norman Schutt

Jun 14, 2021

Dale Norman Schutt, 83, of Woodville, passed away on June 14, 2021 at Parkview Care Center in Fremont, Ohio. He was born on January 18, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio to Henry Fred and Mildred (Felker) Schutt. Dale attended Waite High School and earned his GED while serving in the United Stated Army during the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge,...

Nathan Herb

Nathan Herb

Jun 14, 2021

Nathan Alan Herb, 38, went home to be with Our Lord on Monday, June 14, 2021, after six years of battling cancer with courage and dignity.

Nathan was born in Tiffin, Ohio to Thomas A. and Deborah S. (Golamb) Herb on February 13, 1983.

He graduated from St. Joseph Central Catholic High School in 2002, and from Bowling Green State...

Sherry Eileen Liskai-McComas

Sherry Eileen Liskai-McComas

Jun 12, 2021

Sherry Eileen Liskai-McComas, 75, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

She was born on December 21, 1945 to the late Willie Willard and Dorothy (Shaw) Allen in Cumberland, Maryland. In 1963, Sherry graduated from Woodville High School. For many years she was an integral part of the 4th of July event planning in Woodville. She...

Nancy L. Hiser

Nancy L. Hiser

Jun 12, 2021

Nancy Hiser, 86, of Gibsonburg, passed away on June 12, 2021, at Otterbein Portage Valley. She was born on August 7, 1934 in Millersville, Ohio to the late Albert "Lefty" and Lucy (Walby) Neeb.

In 1952, she graduated from Gibsonburg High School. She was a member of the GHS marching band, playing the snare drum. She married Vernon Hiser on...

Richard H. Willer

Richard H. Willer

Jun 12, 2021

Richard “Dick” H. Willer, 96, of Lindsey, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Otterbein Portage Valley.He was born January 21, 1925 in Fremont, the son and eldest child of Ralph Leland and Jeneva Mary (Notestine) Willer. Growing up on a farm during the depression, he learned the value of a dollar and hard work.Richard was a United States Marine,...

Marcia (Kittel) Humberger

Marcia (Kittel) Humberger

Jun 7, 2021

Marcia (Kittel) Humberger, 83, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at her Fremont home. She was born on July 13, 1937, in Toledo to the late Harold and Hazel (Ried) Treby.

Marcia graduated from Maumee High School, Michigan State University with an Associate Degree in Business, and Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She was...

Leo Philip Schank, Sr.

Leo Philip Schank, Sr.

Jun 3, 2021

Leo Philip Schank, Sr., 88, of Fremont, passed away on June 3, 2021, after a courageous 28-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Klause) Schank on December 30, 1932, in Fekeic, Yugoslavia. Leo had a hard life growing up following WWII resulting in endless incredible stories. Along with his mother, grandmother and sister,...

Peggy L. Abshire

Peggy L. Abshire

May 27, 2021

Peggy Lynn "Penny" Abshire, 72, of Fremont, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. She was born December 1, 1948 in Charleston, WV the daughter of Roy Pauley and Frances Abshire and raised by her step-father Frederick Winkelman. Peggy worked for Munson Transportation. Surviving are her children: John R. Abshire of Toledo, OH; Tina (Randy) Aldrich of Helena, OH and Donna...

Grayson Lee Michael Garza

Grayson Lee Michael Garza

May 25, 2021

Grayson Lee Michael Garza, of Fremont, received his heavenly wings on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. The son of Valerie Garza (Kaleb Szymanowski) and Tyler Seegert, Grayson was born on December 29, 2018 in Fremont.

He loved monster trucks and going to the races. Blippi and Paw Patrol were two of his favorite shows.

Along with his parents, Grayson’s memory will...

Martin Joseph Recny

Martin Joseph Recny

May 17, 2021

Martin Joseph Recny, 92, of Gibsonburg, entered into his rest Monday, May 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1929 in Rossford, OH the son of Martin and Mary (Ralbosky) Recny. Martin was a graduate of Harris Elmore High School in 1947 and enlisted in the U.S. Army serving in Korea. Upon his return stateside, he worked...

Estela Salazar

Estela Salazar

May 14, 2021

Estela Salazar, 96, passed away on May 14, 2021, at her Gibsonburg home surrounded with the love of her family. She was born on April 24, 1925 in Laredo, TX to Marciano and Nicolasa (Teiarina) Orozco. 

On June 7th Estela married Donaciano Salazar in Laredo, TX. Together they raised seven children and she took pride in caring for her family’s...

Janet Gloer

Janet Gloer

May 13, 2021

Janet R. Gloer, 90, of Fremont passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at her home. She was born on October 7, 1930 to the late Ernest and Helen (Baker) Ruch.

She met the love of her life, Eldon “Dutch” Gloer while roller skating in Tiffin, and on July 24, 1951, they were married at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Together...

Carol J. Vermillion

Carol J. Vermillion

May 10, 2021

Carol J. Vermillion, 88, of Gibsonburg, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Toledo Hospital. She was born January 28, 1933 in Bluffton, Ohio the daughter of Leland and Ruth (Andrews) Sechler.  Carol owned and operated Village Hair Fashions in Gibsonburg for 43 years where she built special relationships with her customers and the community that she loved so dearly....

Mother's Day

Mother's Day

May 9, 2021

To every family who has lost a mother this year, we take this time to reflect on the moms who helped to make us who we are today. Always on our minds. Forever in our hearts. Mom. 

Marcella Cooley

Marcella Cooley

May 5, 2021

Marcella “Marcy” Cooley, 68, of Fremont passed away in the afternoon of May 5, 2021, at home with her daughters by her side. She was born on March 16, 1953 to the late Vernon Hamilton and Irene Potter Held in Grundy, VA.

On February 17, 1973, she married Bryan Cooley at Hayes United Methodist Church. They shared 45 years together...

Sister Pauline Marie Swint, R.S.M.

Sister Pauline Marie Swint, R.S.M.

May 4, 2021

Sister Pauline Marie Swint (formerly Sister Mary Urban) passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 4 at St. Bernardine Home in Fremont, Ohio.  A Sister of Mercy for 76 years, she was 94 years old. 

A native of Fremont, she was the only daughter of Urban and Anna Colletta (Schmitz) Swint. They preceded her in death as did her five brothers:  Robert,...

Diana Marie Wightman

Diana Marie Wightman

May 4, 2021

Diana Marie Wightman, 77, of Fremont, passed away at the University Hospital of Cleveland on May 4, 2021. She was born in Fremont on August 21, 1943 to Cletus and Anna (Metz) Minzer, Sr. Diana attended Fremont Ross Schools. On February 23, 1963 she married the love of her life, Charles Wightman, at the First United Church of Christ in...

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