Obituaries

Leticia Rusch

Leticia Rusch

Aug 12, 2026

Leticia Rusch, 80, of Lindsey passed away on August 12, 2026. She was born in Fremont on January 15, 1946 to Charles Henry and Phyllis (Paul) Lieske.

After graduating from Fremont Ross High School, Letty continued her education earning her LPN. She worked through the years for Fremont Memorial Hospital, Mercy, St. Luke's and Flower Hospital. She also felt called, and...

Evelyn Wagner

Evelyn Wagner

Sep 6, 2026

Evelyn L. Wagner, 98, of Fremont, passed away September 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gypsum, Ohio, on August 11, 1928, to John and Julia (Ramsdell) Mackey. Evelyn was a 1955 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. She was a retired beautician, having owned Circle Beauty for many years. She married Steven...

Carol Sue Eicher

Carol Sue Eicher

Sep 2, 2026

Carol Sue Eicher, 86, of Fremont passed away on September 2, 2026, at Elmwood Assisted Living of Fremont. She was born on March 3, 1940, in Toledo to the late Robert M. and Arleen N. (Verrier) Dimon.

She was a 1958 graduate of Malinta-Grelton High School, where she met the love of her life, Roger. She worked for many years as...

Andrew L. Adams

Andrew L. Adams

Aug 31, 2026

Andrew L. Adams, 45, of Fremont, passed Monday, August 31, 2026 after a brief illness at Toledo Hospital.He was born February 11, 1981 the son of Donald "Biggy" Adams and Pamela Pastorius. Drew worked for AA Boos and was a laborer for the Local 480.Drew had a remarkable talent for making people laugh, whether it was donning a silly mask,...

Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett

Aug 30, 2026

Alan "Al" Bennett, 75, of Fremont passed away on August 30, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1951 in Fremont a son to Robert and Fredalene (Payden) Bennett.Alan graduated from Clyde High School in 1969, and he furthered his education at Spring Arbor University earning his bachelors degree. During the time of the Vietnam War, Alan served in the...

Roxanna Louise (Polter) Smith

Roxanna Louise (Polter) Smith

Aug 29, 2026

Roxanna Louise (Polter) Smith called her last trump hand early Saturday morning, August 29th, 2026. As was her style, Roxie didn't want anyone making a fuss and she certainly wanted to go out on her own terms. After a full day Friday of family visits and loved ones coming in and out, she felt it was time to go and...

Patricia Koppelman

Patricia Koppelman

Aug 28, 2026

Patricia Koppelman, 75, of Green Springs passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. She was born on May 23, 1951, in Fremont, a daughter to the late Claude and Eileen (Weng) Burns.She was a 1969 Gibsonburg High School graduate, and in her youth, Patricia worked for Meeks Commercial Laundry. She married Roger Koppelman on July 19, 1969 at Trinity United...

Terrence F. Mosser

Terrence F. Mosser

Aug 27, 2026

Terrence “Terry” F. Mosser, beloved brother, uncle, great-uncle, and man of deep faith, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at the age of 87.

Terry was born on February 4, 1939, in Fremont, Ohio, to Kathryn and Ralph Mosser. He was the grandson of Louis A. Mosser, who emigrated from Strasbourg, France, in 1906 and later founded the Mosser Construction...

Mark Smith

Mark Smith

Aug 27, 2026

Mark Richard Smith, known to many who loved him as “Marky,” passed away unexpectedly on his 68th birthday, August 27, 2026, in Gibsonburg, Ohio.

Born on August 27, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio, Mark was the son of the late Glenn and Ruth Smith. Mark was widely recognized as a talented welder and fabricator. There was virtually nothing he couldn't repair or...

Robert Andrew Iler

Robert Andrew Iler

Aug 21, 2026

Robert Andrew Iler, 63 of Lindsey passed away on August 21, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 14, 1963, to the late Andrew F. Iler and Caroline Josephine (Scherer) Welch. 

Robert attended Fremont Ross High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Army from 1980-1981. He went on to become an electrician and most recently...

Ada Mae Meyers

Ada Mae Meyers

Aug 19, 2026

Ada Mae Meyers, 92, of Bradner, Ohio went peacefully to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Ada Mae was born on December 19, 1933 in Imler, PA to the late William and Ardella (Ickes) Sleek.

She graduated from Rising Sun High School in 1954. After graduating she moved to Fremont, OH and worked at Billy's Restraunt, Howard Zink,...

Mark J. Blum

Mark J. Blum

Aug 14, 2026

Mark Blum, of Fremont (formerly Galion), Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Mark was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of God whose quiet generosity and unwavering kindness touched countless lives.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Annie (Gutschalk) Blum; his children, Rachel (Jim) Lott, Erin (Jeffrey) Shannon, and Timothy (Annie Diorio) Blum;...

Steven John Lotycz

Steven John Lotycz

Aug 14, 2026

Steven John Lotycz, 72, of Fremont, Ohio, passed away on August 14, 2026. On that sad day, we lost a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was born in Fremont, Ohio, to John “Chub” and Catherine “Kitty” (Hoffman) Lotycz. He graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1972 and later earned his journeyman’s certification from Terra...

Timothy Richards

Timothy Richards

Aug 13, 2026

Timothy “Tim” Richards, 43, of Fremont, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2026. He was born in Wooster, Ohio, to Mary Beth (Richards) Butzer on October 27, 1982. Tim was a 2001 graduate of Orrville High School, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Safety and Occupational Health from The University of Findlay. He was currently a Global Safety Maturity...

Manuel Arriaga Jr.

Manuel Arriaga Jr.

Aug 12, 2026

Manuel Arriaga Jr., 72 of Gibsonburg passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on August 12, 2026. 

He was born on October 29, 1953 to the late Manuel and Gregoria (Chavez) Arriaga. 

In 1975, he married Jesusa "Susie" Rodriguez, and together they have shared over 51 years and countless memories together. 

Manuel held a career with the Whirlpool...

Ruth Ann Hill

Ruth Ann Hill

Aug 9, 2026

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Ruth Ann Hill, 86, of Fremont passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Fremont, OH with her family surrounding her with love and prayers.She was born on October 11, 1939 in Fremont to the late Carl and Florence (Klein) Wammes.Ruth was a graduate of St. Joseph High School class of 1957. After graduation...

Harold Richard Joslin

Harold Richard Joslin

Aug 4, 2026

Harold R. "Rick" Joslin, 80, of Fremont, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at his residence. He was born March 1, 1946 in Owenton, KY the son of Allie and Beulah (Roberts) Joslin. Rick was a graduate of Princeton High School in Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati Raymond Walters College. Rick was a United States Army Veteran and went on...

Richard Williamson

Richard Williamson

Aug 4, 2026

Richard “Dick” Williamson, 86, of Gibsonburg, passed away on August 4, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born March 10, 1940, to Clair and Dorothy (Jones) Williamson. Dick attended Gibsonburg High School and enlisted in the United States Army on May 28, 1958. He served during the Korean War and received an honorable discharge on May...

Louise Ann (Billow) Manahan

Louise Ann (Billow) Manahan

Aug 2, 2026

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Louise Ann (Billow) Manahan, 86 passed peacefully with her family surrounding her with love on Sunday, August 2nd. She was preceded in death (2022) by her adoring husband Thomas Manahan of 62 years, and her parents, Harold & Bernice Billow of Fremont. Survived by brother Fred (Dottie) Billow, son Scott (Laura), son Jerry (Carla)...

Roger D Hoffman

Roger D Hoffman

Jul 31, 2026

Roger D. Hoffman, 84, of Bettsville passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026. He was born on May 18, 1942 a son to Ray and Glodean (Cunningham) Hoffman.On December 18, 1960, he married Janet Kiser in Clearwater, MI. Together they shared over 65 years of loving marriage.For over 30 years, he was a truck driver for Green Bay Packaging.Roger liked...