OBITUARIES
Lyle E. Brinkman
Apr 17, 2022
Lyle E. Brinkman, 95, of Elmore, OH passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Genoa Care Center, Genoa, OH. He was born November 12, 1926 in Lindsey, OH the son of Frank and Sophia (Neeb) Brinkman. He graduated from Elmore High School in 1948. He married Gwendolyn “Bubsy” Kardatzke on June 8, 1948 and she preceded him in death...
Jean (Kukay) Dewey
Apr 15, 2022
Jean (Kukay) Dewey, 84, of Marblehead, OH passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at Medina Meadows, Medina, OH. She was born August 9, 1937 in Berea, OH the daughter of John and Jean (Gugala) Kukay. She married Robert E. Dewey on February 23, 1957 and he preceded her in death on June 29, 2012. Jean was a member of...
Rodney J. "Sam" Gurko
Apr 13, 2022
Rodney J. “Sam” Gurko, 75, of Catawba Island, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born May 14, 1946 in Elizabeth, N.J. the son of the late John and Thelma (Coyle) Gurko. He married Patricia Herbst on March 7, 1986 and she survives. He served his country in the United States Army Reserves. Sam worked at General...
Roger L. Huston
Apr 11, 2022
Roger L. Huston, 80 of Oak Harbor, OH died peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH. He was born January 25, 1942 in Port Clinton, OH to the late Ralph T. and Alvena (Kardotzke) Huston Sr. Roger owned Huston Septic Tank Cleaning for 35 years and retired from Davis Besse in 1997. Those who...
Michael M. Yamrick
Apr 11, 2022
Michael M. Yamrick, 66, of Catawba Island and formerly of Strongsville, Ohio passed away Monday April 11, 2022 at Admiral’s Point, Huron, OH. He was born Feb. 19, 1956 in Ft. Walton Beach, FL the son of Michael C. and Helane (Jubach) Yamrick. He married Ann Wrye on July 13, 1999 and she survives. Michael worked as a Stock...
Dawn R. Thompson
Apr 9, 2022
Dawn R. Thompson, 68 of Oak Harbor, OH passed away peacefully at her home under Hospice Care surrounded by her family. She was born August 24, 1953 in Toledo, OH to the late Rolf A. Mezger and Jean (Shufelt) Siferd. She was a graduate of MacCumber High School, Toledo. On July 26, 1977 she married Doug Thompson and he...
Dick Johnson
Apr 7, 2022
Dick Johnson, 94, of Catawba Island, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, OH. He was born March 28, 1928 in Cleveland, OH the son of Egnor and Elena Jean (Davis) Johnson. He married Evelyn Howell on May 14, 1966 and she survives. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving at the end...
James R. Majewski
Apr 7, 2022
James R. Majewski, 65, of Port Clinton passed away April 7, 2022 at his home. He was born July 29, 1956 in Toledo, the son of James R. Studdard, Sr. and Ellen Margaret (Hille) He married Gail Blazey on September 9, 1979. Jim was a Final End Mechanic for Jeep in Toledo. Surviving are his wife: Gail Majewski; son:...
Donald R. Tabbert
Apr 6, 2022
Donald R. Tabbert, 96, of Graytown, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 under Hospice care. He was born near Graytown on July 27, 1925, a son of the late Rudolph & Hilda (Otten) Tabbert. Don was a truck driver for many years as an owner/operator and also farmed. He was an active member of Trinity United Church of...
Melissa S. (Smith) Belcher
Apr 1, 2022
Melissa S. (Smith) Belcher, 49 of Oak Harbor, OH died Friday, April 1, 2022 at her home under Hospice Care. She was born July 28, 1972 in Tiffin, OH the daughter of Dennis and Janice (Stull) Smith. She was a 1990 graduate of Fremont Ross High School, received her Bachelors in Education from the University of Toledo and her...
Doyle A. Sutton
Apr 1, 2022
Doyle A Sutton, 91, of Oak Harbor, Ohio passed away on Friday April 1, 2022 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born December 13, 1930 in Monroe, Michigan where he also graduated high school. He was a loving husband, dad and grandfather. He will be sorely missed by his 4 children, 7 grandchildren and everyone that knew...
Melvin W. Reif
Mar 31, 2022
Melvin W. Reif, 95 of Graytown, OH died Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his home under Hospice Care. Melvin was born September 29, 1926 in Elliston, OH to the late William and Minnie (Ninke) Reif. He was a 1945 graduate of Salem-Oak Harbor High School. On August 23, 1952 he married Norma Klickman at St. John Lutheran Church, Rocky...
Dylan Drake Everett
Mar 29, 2022
Dylan Drake Everett, 22 of Oak Harbor, OH passed on to live eternity with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He was born January 20, 2000 in Fremont, OH the son of Dale and Marisha (Taylor) Everett and the younger brother of D.J. He was a 2018 graduate of Oak Harbor High School, then enrolled at Owens...
Lyle W. Peters
Mar 27, 2022
Lyle W. Peters, 86 of Oak Harbor, OH died Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Edgewood Manor, Port Clinton, OH. He was born April 13, 1935 in Elmore, OH to the late Ervin and Helen (Ahrendt) Peters. He was a 1953 graduate of Harris-Elmore High School. He worked for the Hay Mill, Landmark Elevator in Oak Harbor, and retired from...
Janet K. Laughlin
Mar 24, 2022
Janet K. Laughlin, 62 of Oak Harbor, OH was reunited with her husband on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Toledo Hospital following a sudden illness. She was born July 27, 1959 in Toledo, OH to the late Paul and Joan (Mandell) Kellermeier. She was a 1976 graduate of Otsego High School. On November 11, 1991 she married Lloyd...
Donald Humphrey
Mar 18, 2022
Donald Humphrey, 64 of Port Clinton, OH died suddenly Friday, March 18, 2022 at his home. Arrangements are pending the Neidecker, Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Port Clinton.
Paul F. Lukac
Mar 17, 2022
Paul F. Lukac, 89 of Port Clinton, OH died Thursday, March 17, 2022 following a short illness. He was born August 2, 1932 in Gypsum OH to the late Joseph and Emma (Mizla) Lukac. He was a 1950 graduate of Port Clinton High School where he was a varsity athlete in several sports and loved to share his experience...
Dawnna M. Whiting
Mar 16, 2022
Dawnna M. Whiting, 64 of Port Clinton, OH died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton. She was born March 27, 1957 in Port Clinton, OH to the late Robert and Betty (Sarty) Wood Sr. She was a 1975 graduate of Port Clinton High School. In 1979 she married Darrell Whiting and he survives. Dawna retired...
Gary Allan Smolk
Mar 14, 2022
Gary A. Smolk, 76 of Port Clinton, OH died suddenly Monday, March 14, 2022 at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton. He was born October 14, 1945 in Wheeling, W. VA to the late Edward C. and Ida Mae (Bellet) Smolk. On April 26, 2014 he married the former Judy (Manley) and she survives. Gary owned and operated Gary A. Smolk...
Nancylea H. Dersch
Mar 14, 2022
Nancylea H. Dersch, 87 of Oak Harbor, OH died Monday, March 14, 2022 at Riverview Health Care Campus under hospice care. She was born December 18, 1934 in Toledo, OH to the late Kenneth and Hattie (Mills) Coulter. She was a graduate of Oak Harbor High School. Nancylea was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Also...
