Obituaries

James Shammo

James Shammo

Aug 27, 2024

James "Jim" Allen Shammo, 63, of Gibsonburg passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born in Fremont on February 20, 1961.

In 1979, he graduated from Gibsonburg High School, and later that year on November 3rd married his high school sweetheart, Cathy Olmstead.

Jim leaves a legacy of hard work. He was a part-time...

Laurie Sistrunk

Laurie Sistrunk

Aug 26, 2024

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Laurie Miller Sistrunk passed away at her home on August 26th after a brave battle with cancer. A fiercely devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, she will be missed immeasurably. 

Laurie was born on March 30, 1957 to Don and Harriet (Hoffman) Miller in Fremont and raised in Ohio and Florida, graduating...

Stephen Michael Wasserman

Stephen Michael Wasserman

Aug 26, 2024

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Stephen Michael Wasserman, 70, most recently of Green Springs passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at the Toledo Hospital. He was born on May 13, 1954, in Fremont, a son to the late Richard Sr. "Dick" and Julia (Ledwedge) Wasserman.

Stephen was a 1972 Fremont St. Joseph High School graduate. During his high school years...

Andrea "Andy" Obregon - Vento

Andrea "Andy" Obregon - Vento

Aug 24, 2024

Andrea Obregon, 71 passed away on the morning of Saturday August 24th in Clyde, Ohio.

Andy was born on April 17th 1953, to her parents, Gavino and Genevieve Obregon in Fremont, Ohio. After graduating from Gibsonburg High School in 1972 she worked at Ohio Job and Family Services and later ABC INOAC. She married Enrique Vento in 1972 and had her...

Albert P. Mendez

Albert P. Mendez

Aug 23, 2024

Albert P. Mendez Jr., 49, of Fremont passed away on Friday, August 23. 

He was born on June 20, 1975 to the late Alberto Mendez and Maria Lemaitre in Cavalier, ND. 

Albert was currently enrolled at Terra State Community College, as he pursued a degree in HVAC systems. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Cavaliers, The Ohio...

John R. Bricker

John R. Bricker

Aug 23, 2024

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John R. Bricker, 74, of Gibsonburg peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of August 23, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio with his wife by his side.

He was born on November 7, 1949, to the late Samuel and Betty (Ziegler) Bricker in Bellefonte, PA, and moved to Ohio...

Melvin Crowell

Melvin Crowell

Aug 18, 2024

Melvin Crowell, 87, of Fremont, passed away August 18, 2024, at Bellevue Care Center. He was born September 14, 1936, in Fremont, Ohio, to Ira and Julia (Heberling) Crowell.

Melvin graduated from Fremont Ross High School. He grew up farming and was a supervisor for several industries over the years, including the Pioneer Sugar Company in Fremont and Staley Manufacturing. In...

Phillip Hart

Phillip Hart

Aug 18, 2024

Phillip Scott “Cook” ‘Dr. Phil” Hart, 82, of Port Clinton, passed away August 18, 2024, surrounded by his family at home. He was born September 22, 1941 in Fremont, Ohio, the son of John and Mildred (Ickes) Hart. Phillip was a 1959 graduate of Gibsonburg High School. For many years he worked for Eaton Corporation in quality control and retired...

Agnes Irene Detzel

Agnes Irene Detzel

Aug 15, 2024

Agnes Irene (Kramer) Detzel, 90 of Gibsonburg, OH passed away on August 15, 2024 in Toledo, OH.

She was born in Fremont, OH on July 22, 1934 to William and Rosetta Kramer. She was the youngest of four children.

Agnes graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1952.

She married Marlyn Dennis Detzel on July, 24, 1954 at Saint Anns Church in Fremont,...

Charlotte A. (Watson) McCachren

Charlotte A. (Watson) McCachren

Aug 15, 2024

Charlotte A. (Watson) McCachren, of Oak Harbor & Fremont area, passed away on August 15, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born in Findlay, OH, on December 5, 1933 to the late Harold and Nellie (Dukes) Watson.

On August 1, 1954, she married the love of her life Charles T. McCachren at the First United Presbyterian Church, Fremont. As...

Emili Egbert

Emili Egbert

Aug 13, 2024

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Emili Sue Egbert, 50, of Gibsonburg passed away on August 13, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 1, 1974 in Fremont to Thomas and Susan (Smith) Egbert.

Emili was a 1992 Gibsonburg High School graduate. She furthered her education by receiving her undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University...

Joseph E. Binder III

Joseph E. Binder III

Aug 12, 2024

Joseph E. Binder III “Joe” “Boobie”, 81, of Gibsonburg, Ohio, passed away August 12, 2024, with his family by his side after a lengthy illness. Joe was born October 12, 1942, in Fremont, Ohio, the son of Joseph E. and Dorothy E. (Rohrbacher) Binder. He was a 1961 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and started his career by owning...

Carolyn Billow

Carolyn Billow

Aug 11, 2024

Carolyn Billow, 81, passed in the company of her family in the comfort of her Helena home on Sunday, August 11. Born in Fremont, she was born the daughter of Eldred “Pete” Bliss and Rosaline “Rody” Fisher. Later Rody remarried Donald “Red” Trautman.

Carolyn is one of several children in her extended family. Surviving siblings are Peggi Miller, Norbert (Cyndi) Bliss,...

Patricia Gahn

Patricia Gahn

Aug 11, 2024

Patricia (Patsy) Eloise Gahn, 77, of Fremont, passed away on August 11, 2024 at Elmwood Nursing Home in Fremont. She was born on January 17, 1947 to Harold and Jeanne (Gilpin) Tucker in Fremont, Ohio. She married Martin Gahn on March 30, 1983. Patsy graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1965 and graduated Cum Laude from Tiffin University in...

Sr. Elizabeth Mary Burns R.S.M

Sr. Elizabeth Mary Burns R.S.M

Aug 10, 2024

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Sister Elizabeth Mary Burns, RSM, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home surrounded by her Sisters at St. Bernadine Home in Fremont, OH, on Saturday, August 10, 2024. She was born March 3, 1927, in Estherville, IA, the daughter of Bernard Aloysius and Viola Carolyn (Brennan) Burns. 

  When she was nineteen, she followed her...

Gretchen Stanley

Gretchen Stanley

Aug 8, 2024

Gretchen L. Stanley, 97, of Fremont passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1927 in Sciotoville, OH the daughter of Leonard and Carrie (Floyd) Montgomery. On July 18, 1948 she married Ernest R. Stanley. He preceded her in death on May 3, 2015.Gretchen worked as a legal secretary for attorneys Cooper & Hall....

Mary Lou Randolph

Mary Lou Randolph

Aug 7, 2024

Mary Lou Randolph, 77 (or 39, according to her favorite grandchild), of Fremont passed away on August 7, 2024 at her home in Fremont, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 18, 1946 to the late Herman and Monica (Streeter) Miller and was a 1964 graduate of Fremont Saint Joseph High School.

As she raised her children, Mary Lou...

Robert D. Watson

Robert D. Watson

Aug 5, 2024

Robert D. Watson, 62 of Fremont, passed away on August 5, 2024. He was born on January 11, 1962 to the late Richard F. Watson and Carol R. Rawson. 

Rob was a 1980 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and shooting pool with his friends. He was an avid Detroit Tigers, Miami Dolphins, and Ohio State...

Anne Irick

Anne Irick

Aug 4, 2024

Anne Irick, 89, of Fremont, whose soul was as pure as the clearest water from a pristine stream, passed away August 2, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born September 8, 1934, in Delaware, Ohio, to Frank and Bertha (Romine) Spencer. 

Her incredible intellect was only complimented by her love of life and the creatures that she nurtured. Decades of...

Mike Warren

Mike Warren

Aug 2, 2024

Mike Warren, 68, of Helena went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 2, 2024 at his home. He was born on June 11, 1956 in Detroit, MI to the late James and Christine (Fultz) Warren.

Mike was the family care giver. He enjoyed playing guitar and listening to rock and roll, but nothing brought as much joy to his...