Local Obituaries

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,...

Oct 25, 2023

Loretta Lee (Fleenor) Portales, 56, of Port Clinton, OH passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Loretta was born April 24, 1967 in Port Clinton, daughter of the late Forster Lee and Sandra Sue (Barnette) Fleenor.

Loretta was a familiar face to many in the community and a friend to...

Oct 25, 2023

LuAnn S. Hetrick-Wood, 64, of Port Clinton, passed away October 25, 2023. She was born June 21, 1959 in Sandusky, OH the daughter of Robert W. and Janet (Mears) Hetrick. She married Dennis Wood on March 29, 2017 and he survives. LuAnn retired from Kroger Pharmacy in 2019 and previously worked at Tri-Motor Ford and Port Clinton Ford. She...

Oct 24, 2023

Phillip L. Reed, 71, of Catawba Island, OH passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton, OH. He was born Feb. 26, 1952 in Delaware, OH the son of Charles and Phyllis (Fryman) Reed. He married Barbara Cook on Jan. 29, 1972 and she survives. Phillip worked in the mines at US Gypsum, in maintenance for...

Oct 18, 2023

Monica C. Steindam, 106 of Oak Harbor, OH went with her angels to Jesus on October 18, 2023, just 2 days following her 106 th birthday at Genoa Retirement Village with her daughters by her side. She was born October 16, 1917 in Toledo, OH to the late William J. and Clara L. (Kessler) Darr. She married Norman W....

Oct 17, 2023

Clarabelle (Long) Bothe entered into eternal rest at Parkcliffe Memory Care in Northwood, OH, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully in her sleep.

Clarabelle was born to Ray and Anna (Drickhammer) Long on August 19, 1924, in their home on Fifth Street...

Oct 15, 2023

Doris L. Rowbotham, 92, of Lakeside-Marblehead, OH passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Otterbein North Shore. She was born September 9, 1931 in Youngstown, Oh the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Ruhlman) Gould. Doris graduated from South High School in Youngstown, OH in 1949 and she married Albert J. Rowbotham on June 17, 1950 and he preceded her...

Oct 14, 2023

Joan C. Sutton, 86, of Catawba Island and formerly of Cleveland passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg. Joan was born August 10, 1937 in Cleveland the daughter of John and Stella (Wolansky) Malenich. She married Eugene A. Sutton on June 10, 1959. Joan was a teacher for 30 years, starting her...

Oct 13, 2023

Anna Marie Weichman, 81, entered the gates of Heaven on October 13 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Anna was born to the late Adaline (Bare) and Ralph Workman on April 1, 1942 in Willard, Ohio. After graduating from Shelby High School in 1960, Anna continued her education and earned her Associates Degree from Stautzenberger College in Secretarial Services....

Oct 11, 2023

Barbara Jean Hermes, 87, died peacefully in the afternoon of Oct. 11, 2023 at Cottage Cove Rehab at Riverview Nursing Home.

She was born October 6, 1936 to Raymond C. And Ruth M Dixon Ahrens. She married Francis Eugene Hermes on November 26, 1959 at Immaculate Conception Church in Port Clinton.

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Oct 10, 2023

Michael E. Ashton, 69, of Port Clinton passed away Monday, October 10, 2023 at his home. He was born November 25, 1953 in Port Clinton the son of James and Madonna (Winke) Ashton. He married Vicki (Reyome) Ashton on October 27, 1989 and she preceded him in death on October 25, 2021. Mike was a veteran of the United...

Oct 5, 2023

On Thursday, October 5, Mark John Segaard, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at age 79. Mark was born on January 30, 1944, to the late Stenson and Margaret (Covell) Segaard.

Mark was a 1962 graduate of Port Clinton High School. After graduation, Mark started a 42-year career working at US Gypsum. On April...

Oct 4, 2023

Joyce E. Winke, 84, of Port Clinton, passed away Wednesday, October 4,

2023 at her home. She was born October 20, 1938 in Circleville, OH

the daughter of Harry and Virginia (Peters) Kochensparger. Joyce

worked at Wilson Cabinet for 13 years, Urbs Cafe for 6 years and Bell

Mells for 24...