All Obituaries

Clara Mae Joseph, age 91, of Bellevue passed away March 24, 2023, at the Willows of Bellevue. She was born May 1, 1931, in Bellevue, the daughter of Russell and Margaret (Hansen) Moyer. Clara Mae was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She married Wendell Joseph October 7, 1950, at Fireside United Church of Christ.  He preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Thomas Joseph of Decatur, Alabama, Paul (Debra) Joseph of South Carolina...

Joann (Joseph) Patten, 80, of Bellevue passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at The Bellevue Care Center.  She was born June 14, 1942 in Fremont, Ohio the daughter of Willard and Loretta (Behnken) Joseph. She married Theodore G. Patten on July 6, 1963 in Fremont; He preceded her in death on June 27, 2008. Joann was a homemaker.  She enjoyed sewing, cooking, reading, completing puzzles, and playing cards.  She is survived by her five daughters: Lorie Ann Patten, Amy Patten,...

Leo D. Carnicom, Jr, age 72 of Clyde, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Veterans Affairs Health System in Ann Arbor, MI. Leo was born July 1, 1950, in Fremont, OH, the son of the late Leo, Sr. and Betty (Peach) Carnicom. Leo was an Army Vietnam War Veteran where he was stationed at Quang Tri and 2 other locations.   After Vietnam, Leo returned home and became active in the racing industry. He raced in the 6-cylinder sportsman division at the Fremont Speedway. His...

Judith Dreger, age 88 of Bellevue, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Stein Hospice Care Ceneter in Sandusky, OH.

David Gregg II, 52, of Fremont passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at The Bellevue Hospital.  He was born August 16, 1970, in Fremont, Ohio the son of David Gregg Sr. and Carol (Winke) VanFleet. David was a 1988 graduate of Clyde High School.  He had a passion for sports that began when he was a child, he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball in high school.  He loved watching any sport, he was avid fan of the Browns, Indians, and Buckeyes.  He also enjoyed...

Hon. Harry A. Sargeant Jr., 90, of Bellevue passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at The Bellevue Hospital.  He was born February 20, 1933, in Cleveland the son of Harry A. Sr. and Marjorie (Reel) Sargeant.  Harry was a graduate of Clyde High School and the College of Wooster.  After graduating from Wooster, Harry attended The Ohio State University for law school. He practiced law and served in many roles in the Sandusky County judicial system over the years.  He served as...

Larry D. Reilly, 61, of Bellevue passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at his home.  He was born Oct. 1, 1962, in Willard, the son of Charles A. &. Irene (Barnett) Reilly. Larry was a tow motor operator.  He was a member of the Clyde Moose, where enjoyed seeing his friends.  Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his mother, Irene, children, Melissa (James) Aldrich, Jessica Kaiser, Dean Kaiser, grandchildren, Alex, Aaron, Alivia,...

Henry Tyree, 82, of Green Springs, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at his home.  He was born Dec. 25, 1940, in Isom, KY the son of the late James Ira & Mary (Webb) Tyree. He was a deacon at Faith Builders Church in Willard.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching western movies and just sitting on his porch and his Christian faith. Henry is survived by his children, Delena Rose (Joe) Magers, of Republic, Randy Lee (Rhonda) Tyree of Clyde, Ricky Lane (Madeline) Tyree of...

Ruth C. Wiswell, 65, of Bellevue passed away Wednesday March 15, 2023 at The Willows at Bellevue.  She was born December 10, 1957 in Tiffin, Ohio the daughter of Lawrence and Betty (Biller) Humbarger. Ruth was a servant of God, and to her family.  She loved family get togethers, and caring for kids and grandchildren.  She was a member of the Clyde Church of God. Ruth married Jim Wiswell on January 12, 1980 in Clyde, Ohio; He survives along with their two sons, Jeremy (Sarah)...

Roosevelt Yates, 86, of Clyde passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 7, 1936, in Grundy, Virginia and is the son of George Dewey and Ida Mae (Stiltner) Yates. One of Roosevelt’s favorite quotes was, “There is a good life out there to be made, but it’s up to you to make it”. Roosevelt lived this philosophy; he built multiple family homes for his wife and children. He retired in 2002 from Ford Motor Company after 42...

Timmy J. Hull, 56, of Bellevue  passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at The Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk.  He was born September 22, 1966 in Sandusky the son of Wayne and Shirley (Wobser) Hull. Tim was a very creative and artistic person, he enjoyed drawing and working on computers.  He enjoyed sports and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Most of all, Tim cherished his grandchildren, and the time he got to spend with them. Tim married Sonja...

Norma J. Lairson, age 91 of Clyde, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at her home. Norma was born March 29, 1931, in Cass County, IN, the daughter of the late James Halsey and Eva Tucker (Winslow). Norma loved travelling, playing scrabble, crocheting, sausage & gravy, listening to spiritual hymns, spending time with her family, and laughing. And almost as much as she loved all of those things, she despised rice, pasta, leftovers, roundabouts, and paid coffee refills. Norma is survived...

Rebekah J. Shannon, 74, of Bellevue passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at The Valley View Health Campus in Fremont. She was born March 30, 1948 in Wheeling, West Virginia the daughter of Harold and Lita (Gerhart) Bailey. Rebekah was a graduate of Bluffton College where she earned her degree in education.  She taught for 10 years at York School in Bellevue, and retired from teaching in 2008 after teaching for 22 years at Pleasant Street Elementary School in Norwalk.  She loved to...

Robert R. Cook, 80, of Bellevue passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk.  He was born February 1, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of George T. and Beatrice (McClure) Cook.  Robert graduated from Bellevue High School in 1960 and attended Stautzenberger Business College in Toledo.  He was employed as a supervisor at R.R. Donnelley for 43 years prior to his retirement in 2004.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church,...

Jack D. Timmons, 79, of Bellevue passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home.  He was born September 29, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio the son of Ross and Sylvain (Talker) Timmons. Jack was a 1961 graduate of Toledo Waite High School.  After graduation, he enlisted and served in the United States Air Force.  Jack worked for Norfolk Southern Railway and resided in Florida for over 30 years.  He enjoyed bowling and working on computers in his younger years. He is...

Blakely Luke Hilty, “bluebird or BB” as loved ones so affectionately referred to her as, 10 months of Bellevue, became an angel on Thursday, February 23, 2023, after a fiercely fought 19-day battle at the Akron Children's Hospital following an unexpected status epilepticus seizure as a result of PolG, an unknown genetic disorder that came to fruition.  She was born strong and healthy on April 12, 2022, in Sandusky, the daughter of Darek and Meghan (Didion)...

Linda N. Moore, age 71 of Clyde, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital in Toledo, OH. Linda was born June 1, 1951, in Florence, SC, the daughter of the late Reece and Leola Anderson (Gantt). Linda loved spending time just talking with people. She enjoyed puzzles, especially crosswords, coloring books, owls, and Elvis Presley. Linda is survived by her children: Amy Kudro of Clyde and Brooks Moore of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren: Amber Kudro, Jacob Kudro, Kyla...

Donna Green, age 65 of Bellevue passed away Thursday Feb. 16, 2023, at her residence. She was born Oct. 5, 1957, in Bellevue, the daughter of the late Howard Charles Green and Edith M (Martin) Green. Donna graduated from Bellevue High School in 1976 and retired from Precision Automotive. She enjoyed playing BINGO but enjoyed being with her grandchildren most of all. Survivors include her daughters, Allison (Josh) Jackson of Bellevue, Amanda Swart Mollaun of Bellevue, Step...

Lisa Ann Wetzel, age 57 of Fremont, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at her home. Lisa was born October 14, 1965, the daughter of the late Glen F. and Lora Wiswell (Payne). Lisa is survived by her daughters: Nachole (J.D.) McCoy of Fremont, Laura Wetzel of Fremont, Amber Rose (Brock) Davis of Fremont, Christina Fegly of Fremont, and Saree Hammons of Clyde; sons: James Cody Wetzel of Fremont, and Joshua Aaron Wetzel of Fremont; mother, Julia Wiswell; grandchildren: Dakota, Bryson,...

Shelley R. Egan, age 58 of Bellevue, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, OH. Shelley was born February 10, 1965, in Norwalk, the daughter of James Oswalt and Judith (Tretter) Oswalt.  Shelley was a longtime bartender at the Bellevue Eagles Aerie 490 and was a member of the VFW Post 1238 Auxiliary. She loved to go camping, and recently took up painting.  Shelley is survived by her children: Jason Downing of Bellevue, and Amanda...

Yvonne Schell, age 83, of Bellevue passed away February 14, 2023 at the Bellevue Care Center. She was born on October 7, 1939, the daughter of Charles and Inez (Chapman) Piddock.  Yvonne, the daughter of a minister, was an avid Christian who loved singing gospel music in the chapel quartet. She also enjoyed reading the Bible and immersed herself in her faith.  Yvonne is survived by her children, Michelle Adams, Brian (Kim) Schell, Kelly (Kevin) Gittinger, and Dana (Albert)...

David Matter, 83, of Clyde  passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home.  He was born May 27, 1939 in Bellevue, Ohio the son of Amos and May (Hughes) Matter. David served in the United States Army as a mechanic and was stationed in France during the Cold War.  He was employed by the Whirlpool Corporation for 40 years where he worked as a maintenance millwright.  David loved to fish, attend flea markets and auctions, and was an avid collector of all things. ...

Michael James Rosa, 37, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Huron, Ohio.  He was born July 24, 1985, in Toledo, Ohio the son of James Rosa and Susan (Ruffing) Rosa.  Mikey enjoyed playing tennis, skiing, and billiards.  He had a big heart, and his contagious sense of humor always accompanied his infectious laugh.  He loved to be with his family and had many friends whom he always prioritized to stay in touch with.  His constant...

Gerald E. Foos, 82, of Huron and formerly of Bellevue passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at his home.  He was born April 2, 1940, in Bellevue the son of Ralph E. and Marjorie M. (Simmons) Foos. Gerry was a 1958 graduate of Bellevue High School.  He attended Heidelberg College and went on to complete his education at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He then returned to his hometown to join his father in the family business, Foos & Son Funeral Home.  He...

Ralph E. Swartz, 89, of Bellevue passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at The Willows at Bellevue.  He was born September 26, 1933 in Fremont, Ohio the son of Kenwood and Geraldine (Farnsworth) Swartz.  He married Joan Swartz in 1978, and she survives. He was a 1951 graduate of York High School, and spent most of his years in Bellevue, Ohio and Naples, Florida.  He was a businessman in both cities with a career in Insurance and Real Estate.  In Bellevue, he was the former...

Ethel Dennis, 79, of Bellevue passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her home.  She was born November 3, 1943 the daughter of Henry and Nellie (Hunter) Basil in Double Spring, Alabama.  Ethel was a homemaker, loved caring for her daughter, and cherished and adored her grandchildren.  She was a member of Providence Baptist Church and was a former Sunday School teacher. She is survived by her husband, Wallace Wayne Dennis, whom she married February 27, 1961 in Norwalk;...

Kip E. Walters, 58 of Bellevue, OH passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2023.  Kip was born May 19, 1964, in Bellevue, Ohio, the son of Larry and Sylvia Walters. Kip graduated from Bellevue High School in 1982. After high school Kip went on to work several jobs which included many years at Whirlpool, the Bellevue Street Department and most recently, Erie Blacktop where he was a loader operator at the asphalt plant. Kip was a simple person, and it did not take much to make him...

David P. Hatlay, age 61 of Norwalk and formerly Clyde, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center in Westlake, OH. David was born January 17, 1962 in Bellevue, the son of the late Doyle and Helen (Heishman) Hatlay. David worked many jobs but he most enjoyed working for Medicare Orthopedic where he repaired and serviced medical equipment. David loved to spend much of his time outside, especially camping and sitting around a campfire telling stories....

Margery Aigler, 93, of Bellevue passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at The Bellevue Hospital.  She was born May 15, 1929, in Bellevue the daughter of Paul J. and Lorena (Martin) Aigler.   Margery was a graduate of the former York High School.  She served in the United States Navy and stationed in California from 1951-1955 as part of the WAVES program.  Margery was a graduate of Bowling Green State University, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master's...

Fr. Deacon George C. Biecheler, 95, of Tiffin passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the St. Francis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Tiffin.  George was born November 10, 1927 on St. George Island the son of George and Lydia Biecheler.  He resided on the island until the age of 13 when he moved to Sandusky.  He attended and graduated from Sandusky High School.  He attended the University of Illinois and served in the United States Army Air Corp for four and a...

Michael R. Connelly, 73, was called home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2023, at Bickford of Carmel in Carmel, Indiana.  Mike was born September 25, 1949, in Fremont, California.  He is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Weatherholt) Connelly; son, Cody and Ellen (Parsons) Cramer; daughter, Angela Cramer; grandson, Caden Cramer; and granddaughter, Calie Cramer. He is preceded in death by his father and mother; Harold and Theresa (Scroz) Connelly and his first wife, Harriet...

Gerald “Jerry” Kastor, Sr. age 82, of Clyde, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. Jerry was born September 30, 1940, in Fremont, son of the late Merritt & Virginia Mae (Franks) Kastor. Jerry was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, S.C.R.A.P., and helped his wife, Jean, at the Sandusky County Fair.  For many years, he coached Tim’s Little League team, Clyde Drive Thru, and Joe’s Pony League baseball...

Clayton H. Siesel, 95, of Bellevue passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at the Firelands Regional Medical Center.  He was born July 19, 1927, in Bellevue, the son of Joseph A. and Esther (Ruffing) Siesel. Clayt graduated from Bellevue High School in 1945, then served in the United States Navy as a Seabee.  Upon discharge, he joined his father and brother at C.W Schug Hardware, Bellevue, and later joined H&H Plumbing and Heating as a clerk, retiring in 1989. He was a lifelong...

Anthony Dwayne ‘Peanut’ Roberts, 41, died suddenly and peacefully from a stroke while surrounded by his family and comforted by his mother, Irene Roberts, and his son, JeCori Roberts, at The Toledo Hospital on January 16th, 2023. Peanut was born to his late father, Wilson Bura Roberts and Irene Roberts (née Marshall) in Sandusky, Ohio on September 2nd, 1981.  As a youngster, he developed his trademark wit and humor, smart attitude, love of well-groomed appearances,...

Lawrence “Larry” (John) DeWitt, 79, of Bellevue passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at The Bellevue Hospital.  He was born August 4, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Loyal John DeWitt and Mardella Elaine (Bates) Jacobs.  Larry served in the United States Navy for 4 years, from 1959-1963. He was hired at the Ford Plant and worked there from 1964-1968 and was then married to Judy Mae (Matz) DeWitt in 1965. He was on a rescue team during the 1969 flood and was responsible...

Mary P. (Meyer) Bollenbacher, 95, entered eternal life on January 8, 2023, while having resided at Norwalk Memorial Home, Norwalk, Ohio. Mary was born July 9, 1927, in Marywood and was the youngest child and only daughter of Joseph A. and Louisa (Swartz) Meyer.  Mary married her husband Stanley Bollenbacher on April 19, 1950 and during their union raised their ten children. In addition to the full life of raising ten children, her married life was active as a farm wife to Stanley, who...

Anna Marie Meyer, 93, of Bellevue passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at The Bellevue Hospital.  She was born January 28, 1929, to the late Bill and Frances (Daniel) Dendinger. She married Richard Meyer on October 11, 1947, at the former St. Michael’s Catholic Church; He preceded her in death in February 1994. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards and crocheting. Surviving are three children: Marlene “Mim” (Rick) Manbeck, Ray (Marlene) Meyer, both of...

Robert Eddie "Red" Eskins, Sr. went to be with the Lord on January 2nd, 2023, after a long illness.  Red was 77 years old and of the Baptist faith. Born on June 1st, 1945, in Peck's Mill, West Virginia, he was raised in Sandstone, West Virginia.  Red resided most all his adult life in Bellevue, Ohio.  He worked almost 46 years on the N&W then N&S Railroad.  Red's job on the railroad created a fondness for trains that he kept even after...

Brandon Willard, 38, of Toledo passed away at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center on Sunday, December 11, 2022.  He was born July 9, 1984, in Yuma, AZ the son of Scott Willard and Janice (More) Willard. Brandon was a 2003 graduate of Bellevue High School while studying construction trades at EHOVE Joint Vocational School.  He attended Columbus State after high school and his field of study was construction management.  He was currently...

Kathleen E. (Katie) Shelley passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022, at the Willows of Willard with family by her bedside.  She battled for several years with Parkinson and dementia.  She was born July 7, 1933 in Bellevue, the daughter of Laura and Howard Heyman.  She lived her whole life in Bellevue except for wintering in Arizona for 20 years.  She graduated from Bellevue High School and worked as a bank teller and at General Electric in Bellevue before becoming a...

Gloria F. Wood, age 84, of Bellevue, OH, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2022, at The Bellevue Care Center. She was born on October 14, 1938, in Willard, OH, the daughter of the late Oliver and Clara (Beckstein) Holmes. Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grams, Great, and friend, whose love of the seasons and holidays, especially Halloween, was a large part of the memories of all who knew her. She was an avid gardener who took great pleasure in growing flowers. She loved nature and enjoyed feeding...

THE LIFE OF Dr. Richard Bennett Post Born 5 July 1936, Clyde, Ohio, and is now singing “O Lord it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way” with the heavenly cherubs on 21 December 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Irving Post and Elinor May Bennett Post. Being a good scholar, he enrolled at Ohio University in 1954. There he met Nancy J. Wardlow whom he married in 1956. He transferred to Iowa State University where he graduated...

David E. Wise, 67, of Attica passed away at his home on December 19, 2022.  He was born October 5, 1955 in Willard the son of Eugene E. and Lenore M. (Spacky) Wise.  David farmed with his father and drove truck for M&B Asphalt for 44 years, retiring in 2020.  In his free time, he loved shooting guns, enjoying nature, and was a steward of the family farm. He was a lifetime farmer with his father and insisted on using only red tractors. David was always loyal to his family...

Kathleen West, 61, of Bellevue passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.  She was born November 11, 1961 in Bellevue the daughter of Lester J. and Winona Marie (Orwig) Hill. Kathy enjoyed helping and taking care of others.  She spent the last 19 years as a nurses aide at Extended Family Assisted Living in Bellevue and before that was a nurses aide at The Arbors at Clyde.  She loved her family and especially enjoyed being with her...

Arvilla Strecker, 100, of Bellevue passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at The Bellevue Hospital.  She was born June 22, 1922, in Norwalk, the daughter of Albert and Flora (Lyons) Chaffee.  Arvilla married Myron Strecker on January 2, 1942.  He preceded her in death in 2006. Arvilla was a loving mother and grandmother.  She was a homemaker while raising her two sons before working in medical billing.  She enjoyed camping, sewing, and gardening and cherished her...

Kenneth A. Smith, age 71 of Green Springs, OH, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on June 30, 1951, in Fremont, OH, the son of Kenneth R. and Wilma (Henry) Smith. Ken graduated from Clyde High School in 1969. He worked for many years at A. Schulman Inc, in Bellevue, and was a volunteer fireman in Ballville and Green Springs. He could often be found enjoying his hobby of fixing lawn mowers. Ken is survived by his wife, Rose Smith (Bockbrader);...

Sarah J. Lowery, age 79 of Clyde, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Green Springs, OH. She was born August 22, 1943, in Anderson, IN, the daughter of the late Charles and Tennessee Wireman (Ingram). To Sarah, God and her family meant the world to her. She loved to cook and shared her love in that way. She didn’t have a mean bone in her body, and was well loved by all who met her. Sarah is survived by her son, Troy Lowery of Clyde;...

James Robertson, 62, of Bellevue passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his home.  He was born April 9, 1960, in Bellevue the son of Walter “Bud” and Phyllis (Snyder) Robertson. Jim was a graduate of Bellevue High School and worked with his family at Robertson Well Drilling.  During his career Jim lived in many states but especially enjoyed his time in Plano, Texas before returning to Bellevue.  In his spare time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles along with...

Lacey W. Black, age 75 of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at his home. Lacey was born February 16, 1947, in Haleyville, AL, the son of the late Fred and Bivie Black (McBroom). Throughout Lacey’s life he enjoyed travelling, visiting 45 states, and wintering down in Florida. Lacey also was an avid racecar fan and could often be found at the Attica Raceway or Fremont Speedway. Above all, Lacey loved spending time with his grandkids. Lacey is survived by his wife,...

Karen Sawyer, age 79 of Clyde, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at her home. She was born October 30, 1943, in Willard, OH, the daughter of the late Russell and Hazel Heisler (Blinzley). Karen was a woman who loved to serve others, not only her family, but also her church and community. She was such a strong pillar for all. She received the Outstanding Citizen Award and served as Grand Marshall for the Halloween parade. Her passion for helping others led her to develop Auto Angels, a...