Local Obituaries

Nov 16, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Susan “Sue, Susie” Kalinoski (French), 75, of Catawba Island announces her passing on November 16, 2023. Sue was born on August 28, 1948 in Port Clinton, Ohio, the daughter of Herbert “Richard” and Irene L. French (LaCumsky). She was a 1966 graduate of Lakeside High School, Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio, and married...

Nov 14, 2023

John C Englebeck, Jr. 52, of Lakeside-Marblehead, OH passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Edgewood Manor Care Center, Port Clinton, OH. He was born September 17, 1971 in Port Clinton, the son of John and Patricia (Wessel) Englebeck. He was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church and he previously worked at Walmart.

Surviving are his...

Nov 13, 2023

Carolyn L. Orman, 82 of Oak Harbor, OH died Monday, November 13, 2023 at Edgewood Manor Nursing Center in Port Clinton, OH. She was born October 22, 1941 in Port Clinton, OH to the late Lawrence and Delores (Durdel) Rust. She was a 1959 graduate of Salem-Oak Harbor High School. On August 17, 1963 she married Gaylord Orman who...

Nov 12, 2023

Donald R. Phillips, Sr. 64, of Port Clinton, OH passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his home. He was born April 10, 1959 in Sandusky, OH the son of Willie and Blanche (Jordan) Phillips, Sr. He married Deborah Kay Neff on November 4, 1983. Don served his country in the National Guard from 1979 – 1985. He previously...

Nov 10, 2023

Barbara Ann Brown Czajkowski, 86, of Marblehead passed away peacefully with her family at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton on Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born June 26, 1937 in Marblehead, OH the daughter of Everett “Skip” and Esther (Huber) Brown.

The Brown and Huber families are woven into the pioneering tapestry of the Lake Erie area...

Nov 6, 2023

Edward N. Ashley, 73, of Elmore, OH, and formerly of Rossford, OH, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born in Sandusky, OH on April 6, 1950, a son of Baxter C. & Joan M. (Evans) Ashley. Ed grew up in Sandusky, and was a 1968 graduate of Sandusky High School.

Ed married his...

Nov 6, 2023

Paul W. Stonerook, Jr., 79, of Green Springs and Isle St. George, Ohio passed away November 6, 2023 at his home. He was born November 26, 1943 on the Lake Erie Island of Isle St. George, Ohio where his many family members lived. He met Ruth Ann Eichler on the island and later married in 1964. Ruth preceded him...

Nov 5, 2023

Louise Anna Rogers, aged 84, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on May 7, 1939, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Frederick and Wilma (Schafer) Rentschler. Louise married Rev. Charles W. Rogers on August 6, 1958, and he preceded her in death on April 28, 2007....

Nov 2, 2023

Bruce Richard Burbach, 57 of Woodville, OH died Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born February 18, 1966 in Fremont, OH to the late Richard Burbach and Mary Jane “Janie” (Beekman). He was a 1986 graduate of Oak Harbor High School but also attended the Ohio State School for the Deaf. Bruce was...

Nov 1, 2023

Charles “Charlie” N. Myers, 80, of Marblehead, OH passed away from complications from Alzheimer’s on November 1, 2023 at Otterbein North Shore, Marblehead, OH. He was born June 13, 1943 in Port Clinton, OH to Charles W. and Anna E. (Pepon) Myers. Charles grew up in Marblehead, was a 1961 graduate of Lakeside (Danbury) High School and received his...

Oct 29, 2023

Marilyn K. Graber, 82, of Oak Harbor passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Marilyn was born on March 29, 1941 to Melvin J. & Hazel L. (Sager) Martin in Oak Harbor, Ohio. She was the baby of the family and had 4 siblings all preceding her in death: Gordon (Gloria) Martin, Patricia...

Oct 29, 2023

Mary Eileen Mohr, 101, of Catawba Island, OH passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Edgewood Manor Nursing Center. She was born September 4, 1922 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Peffer) Beitz. Mary married Robert Mohr on November 27, 1943 and he preceded her in death on May 7, 1983. Mary was a member of...

Oct 29, 2023

James H. Flick, 90 of Fremont, OH died Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, OH. He was born January 14, 1933 in Elmore, OH to the late Rollie and Leona (Neeb) Flick. He was a graduate of Elmore High School. He then enlisted in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On August 14, 1959...

Oct 28, 2023

Mark William Mathys, 62 of Elwood, Indiana passed away suddenly on October 28th, 2023.

A successful entrepreneur, he owned and operated many businesses at Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Forever changing its tourism industry with his relentless work ethic and innovative thinking. An avid racing fan all his life, he enjoyed perfecting his craft behind the wheel frequently...

Oct 28, 2023

Thomas L. Christ, 80, of Lakeside-Marblehead, OH passed away Saturday,

October 28, 2023 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, OH. He was

born November 24, 1942 in Saginaw, MI the son of Henry and Magdalen

Christ. He married Patricia Skalnik on June 12, 1965 and she preceded

him in death on...

Oct 27, 2023

Leslee Gail (Dolph) Bundy, 59 of Elmore, OH died Friday, October 27, 2023 at her home under Hospice Care after being diagnosed with ALS in January 2022. She was born July 24, 1964 in Toledo, OH to the late Thomas and Gloria (Wells) Dolph. She was a 1982 graduate of Woodmore High School, received her Bachelor of Science Degree...

Oct 26, 2023

Edward G. Generous, 90 of Westerville, OH died Thursday, October 26, 2023. He was born July 30, 1933 in Brattleboro, VT to the late Edward J. and Addie (Woodell) Generous. He graduated in 1951 from Brattleboro High School and was a graduate of Norwich University, a military college in Northfield VT. He was an Officer and Tank Commander in...

Oct 26, 2023

Wainwright "Wayne" Oliver, 77 of Oak Harbor died Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Edgewood Manor, Port Clinton, OH under Hospice Care.

Arrangements will be announced at a later date by Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Oak Harbor Chapel.

Oct 25, 2023

LuAnn Hetrick Wood, 64, of Port Clinton passed away October 25, 2023. Arrangements are pending at Neidecker, Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Port Clinton, OH.

Oct 25, 2023

Joseph William Hermes, 88 of Oak Harbor, OH died Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his home. He was born June 9, 1935 in Oak Harbor, OH to the late William and Florence (Lochotzki) Hermes. He was a 1953 graduate of Oak Harbor High School. He then enlisted in the United States Army where he was stationed at Ft. Ord,...