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Rita F. Allen

Rita F. Allen

Sep 11, 2017

Rita F. Allen, 54, of Fremont, passed away on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice of Toledo. She was born on Aug. 5, 1963 in Crossville, TN, to Ray & Thelma (Bohannon) Tucker. 

As a 1981 graduate of Fremont Ross, Vanguard Vocational, Rita found her calling helping and caring for people.  She worked at Parkview Nursing Home in...

Ruth A. Blausey

Ruth A. Blausey

Sep 8, 2017

Ruth A. Blausey, 90, of Helena passed away peacefully Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Rutherford House, Fremont. She was born on June 21, 1927, to Harmon and Freida (Ninke) Buhro in Graytown, Ohio.

In 1945, Ruth graduated from Salem Oak Harbor High School and was a member of the graduating class' 45’ers Club. On May 16, 1947, she married...

Fairh Lee White

Fairh Lee White

Sep 6, 2017

Mrs. Fairh Lee White, age 99 of DeSoto, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Harbor Hospice located at Charlton Methodist Hospital, Dallas, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 24, 1918 to the union of Hunley and Birdie Surratt. Fairh Lee was a devoted wife and homemaker. She loved to shop, take long rides, sew...

David R. Binnig

David R. Binnig

Sep 5, 2017

David R. Binnig, 79, passed away at his Lindsey home Sept. 5, 2017.

Born on Nov. 21, 1937, in Greenville, PA, David was a son of John George and Catharine (Roush) Binnig.  He grew up in Thompson, OH, graduated from Madison High School and from the Ohio State University. 

David worked as an administrator and educator at Vanguard Vocational School...

Marlene Fisher

Marlene Fisher

Aug 28, 2017

Marlene Fisher, 74, of Fremont, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 28, 2017 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital, Fremont, surrounded by her family.  She was born on November 5, 1942 in Cleveland to John & Esther (Mudry) Pasko.

Marlene graduated from Columbian High School and then continued her education at Bowling Green State University where she...

Elmer Earl Hetrick

Elmer Earl Hetrick

Aug 27, 2017

Elmer Earl Hetrick, 89, of Lindsey, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born on February 29, 1928 in Lindsey to Charles Edwin & Mary Ellen (Anstead) Hetrick. 

Elmer attended Harris Elmore High School. He worked at Atlas Industries as a machine design engineer until his retirement in 1992. Elmer enjoyed...

Frederick Roger Hilt

Frederick Roger Hilt

Aug 27, 2017

This is the story of Frederick Roger Hilt. Fred was a wonderful man that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our “Pa”, as he liked to be called by his grandchildren, was an amazing husband, father, son, and friend. Fred’s story starts on March 30, 1954, to Darrel and Virginia (Harpel) Hilt. Fred was born in Fremont,...

Heather Ann Laurer

Heather Ann Laurer

Aug 19, 2017

Heather Ann Laurer, 31, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus.  She was born on November 20, 1985 at Edwards Airforce Base, California, to Scott & Debra (Barr) Laurer.

Heather attended Atkinson Elementary School, Gibsonburg Middle School, Woodmore High School, then Vanguard. She received her diploma from Fremont Ross High School in 2006. For several...

Jerald Hoffman

Jerald Hoffman

Aug 18, 2017



Jerald “Blue” A. Hoffman, 77, of Fremont passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Pristine Senior Living, Fremont. He was born on December 23, 1939 in Fremont to the late George and Margaret (Ehrman) Hoffman.

In 1959, Jerry served in the US Army being stationed in Korea. In 1997, after serving as a Staff Sargent with Co. B...

Betty E. Olmstead

Betty E. Olmstead

Aug 18, 2017

Betty E. Olmstead, 78, of Gibsonburg, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.  She was born on December 29, 1938 in Toledo to Harvey & Lucille (Crandal) Senger.

Betty graduated from Whitney High School in 1956. She worked as a laborer for Atlas until her retirement in 2001.

On June 15, 1957, Betty married Richard...

Matthew Luke Chovanec

Matthew Luke Chovanec

Aug 16, 2017

Matthew "Luke" Chovanec, 18, of Fremont, went to the loving arms of Jesus and relatives that have gone before him on August 16th, 2017. He was born on November 4, 1998 in Toledo, to Paul “Matt” & Barbara (Diekman) Chovanec.

He graduated from Lakota/Vanguard Tech. Ctr. in 2017 with a specialty in welding trades. He was employed in the Welding...

Marjorie V. Schwochow

Marjorie V. Schwochow

Aug 11, 2017

Marjorie V. Schwochow, 86, of Fremont passed away with her family by her side on Friday, August 11, 2017 at her home. She was born on May 17, 1931 in Cincinnati to Frank and Helene (Mohn) Waugh.

Marjorie was a 1949 Fremont Ross High School graduate. For over 40 years she worked as the secretary for St. John’s Lutheran Church...

James A. Provonsha

James A. Provonsha

Aug 9, 2017

James A. Provonsha, 88, of Fremont, passed away on August 9, 2017 at Riverview Nursing Home, Oak Harbor.  He was born in Oak Harbor on February 14, 1929 to Andrew & Adeline (Chestnutwood) Provonsha. Jim attended Oak Harbor High School.  On May 11, 1951, Jim married Donna Fought. She preceded him in death on June 1, 2014.

 

Jim served...

Larry Jon Miller

Larry Jon Miller

Aug 9, 2017

Fremont, Ohio - Larry Jon Miller, 80, died peacefully on August 9, 2017 at his home in Fremont, Ohio surrounded by his loving wife and family at his bedside.  As a devoted Christian, he bravely battled many health problems the last few years and is now at rest in his heavenly home.

Larry was born in Fostoria on February 19,...

Linda Lou Copley

Linda Lou Copley

Aug 8, 2017

Linda Lou Copley, 78, of Gibsonburg passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital, after courageously battling ALS for 18 months. She was born on December 17, 1938 in Gibsonburg to Lloyd “Shorty” and Irma (Rideout) Long.

In 1955 Linda was honored to be Homecoming Queen of Gibsonburg High School, and later graduated in 1956. She married...

Elmer Hickman

Elmer Hickman

Aug 3, 2017

Elmer Hickman, 89, of Gibsonburg passed away on August 3, 2017at Genoa Health Care Center. He was born on November 30, 1927 in Job, KY to the late Walter and Noldia (Bowen) Hickman.

 

Elmer worked as a heavy equipment operator for the railroad. He was first hired in with Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, then with the Pennsylvania Railroad followed...

Edward McDonald

Edward McDonald

Aug 2, 2017

Edward McDonald, 64, most recently of Fremont passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Eden Springs, Green Springs. Arrangements are pending at our Fremont location.

Norma Stowe

Norma Stowe

Jul 18, 2017



Norma E. Stowe, 80, of Fort Seneca passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. She was born on January 17, 1937 in Helena to Perry M. and Ruth E. (Lehman) Carper.

After earning her GED, she continued her education at Crowder College, MO, the Ohio State Extension University and Paris Junior College, TX. Her favorite job...

Verna Bryant

Verna Bryant

Jul 16, 2017

Verna Bryant, 73, of Gibsonburg passed away, on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April 15, 1944 in Grayson, KY to Harvey and Zella (Fryer) Salyers.

On June 8, 1963, Verna married the love of her life, Leslie Bryant Sr., at the Church of the Nazarene in Gibsonburg, and he...

Christina Ruth McCune

Christina Ruth McCune

Jul 12, 2017

Fremont Resident Christina Ruth McCune, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Elmwood of Fremont. She was born on February 14, 1922 in Michiasport, ME to the late Rev. George Roderick & Marie (Redmon) MacDonald. For Christina, education was important. She graduated from Cavalier High School in ND, and then spent 2...

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