Vincent "Vinny" Palomino

Vincent "Vinny" Palomino

Feb 15, 2019

Vincent “Vinny” Robert Palomino, Jr., 64, of Green Springs, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Countryside Manor. He was born on May 24, 1954 in Montebello, CA to Vincent R. & Helen (Ramirez) Palomino Sr.

Vinny was a proud Patriots fan. Some of his favorite times were spent around food, listening to loud music,...

Jesse VanNess Jr.

Jesse VanNess Jr.

Feb 14, 2019

Fremont- Jesse L. VanNess, Jr., 95, passed away on Thurs., Feb. 14, 2019 at Rutherford House, Fremont. He was born on Nov. 7, 1923 in Gibsonburg to the late Jesse and Hattie (Moll) VanNess, Sr. Jesse was a lineman for Toledo Edison where he retired as a foreman in 1984. He was a proud 70-year member of the IBEW Local...

Charles Salyers

Charles Salyers

Feb 14, 2019

Lindsey- Charles R. Salyers, 92, passed away on Thurs., Feb. 14, 2019 at Elmwood, Fremont. He was born on March 11, 1926 in Rush, KY to the late Charles R. and Annie (Justice) Salyers, Sr.

Charles was a member of the Moose, Eagles and the VFW. He spent a lot of time tending to his large garden and fishing to...

Judith Witt

Judith Witt

Feb 4, 2019

Woodville-Judith A. Witt, 80, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 at the Windsor Lane Care Center, Gibsonburg.

Born on Mar. 3, 1938 in Fremont, she was a daughter of Clarence and Betty (Fackler) Topel.  Judith graduated from Woodville High School in 1956.  On June 24, 1957, Judith married Donald G. Witt in Angola, IN. 

She was a wonderful housewife from mowing...

Walter "Walnut" Fegly

Walter "Walnut" Fegly

Feb 3, 2019

Walter “Walnut” Fegly, 47, of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on October 7, 1971 in Fremont to Alfred Fegly & Patricia (Clay) Friend.

Walter was a driver for the Fremont News-Messenger. There was nothing that he considered “bad weather” and because of that, he became friends with many of...

Norman E. Seils

Norman E. Seils

Jan 27, 2019

Fremont- Norman E. Seils, 89, passed away at Heritage Village, Clyde on Sun., Jan. 27, 2019. He was born on Sept. 7, 1929 in Fremont to the late Bernard and Dorothy (Beeler) Seils.

Norman was a 1947 Fremont Ross High School graduate, and he served our country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Norman worked for Whirlpool until retiring...

Margaret A. Smith

Margaret A. Smith

Jan 27, 2019

Margaret A. Smith, born July 20, 1928 in Sandusky Township to Robert F. and Pearl (Kiser) Smith. She moved to Lindsey, Ohio in 1931. She graduated from grade school in 1942 and Fremont Ross High School in 1946. Margaret worked seven years for Arrow Cutlery. She retired from Quikut in 1985 after thirty-two years of employment as payroll/personnel manager. She...

Joyce E. Myers

Joyce E. Myers

Jan 27, 2019

Joyce E. Myers, 90, of Fremont, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 at Elmwood Assisting Living, Fremont. She was born on December 24, 1928 in Fremont to Harry & Clara (Miarer) Overmyer.

Joyce was a 1946 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. She worked for Liberty National Bank for 15 years.  She then took a fulfilling role of 25...

Eldon "Wayne" Garner

Eldon "Wayne" Garner

Jan 25, 2019

On the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, Eldon “Wayne” Garner was welcomed into everlasting life by the Lord above and all those he loved who went before him.

Wayne Garner was born into this world on Sept. 15, 1930 to Henry and Berniece (Canfield) Garner.  After moving from Oklahoma to NW Ohio, he met, fell madly in love with,...

Paul Gregory "Greg" Rodenhauser

Paul Gregory "Greg" Rodenhauser

Jan 23, 2019

Lindsey- Our sweet angel, Paul Gregory “Greg” Rodenhauser, 60, joined his mom and dad in Heaven on Wed., Jan. 23, 2019. He was born on June 14, 1958 in Fremont to the late Richard and Mary (Schaefer) Rodenhauser. Greg grew up in Fremont and attended the School of Hope. He worked for Sandco Industries and then attended the MACC Center.

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Timothy Bliss

Timothy Bliss

Jan 19, 2019

Timothy Eldred Bliss, 65, of Fostoria, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Heritage Village of Clyde. He was born on September 14, 1953 in Fremont to Eldred “Pete” Bliss & Betty (Scherer) Blodgett.

Timothy was a 1973 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. He began working at Moore Business Forms in Fremont and later retired from the...

Alfred Fegly

Alfred Fegly

Jan 18, 2019

Alfred Eugene “Booger Bear” Fegly, 44, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 18, 2019. He was born in Fremont to Alfred Eugene Fegly & Patricia Ann (Clay) Friend.

Alfred was a 1995 graduate of the School of Hope/Brookhill. After graduation, he was employed at the School of Hope as an assembler until his retirement in 2009....

James "Jim" Joseph Denman

James "Jim" Joseph Denman

Jan 16, 2019

Fremont- James “Jim” Joseph Denman, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Wed., Jan. 16, 2019 in Fort Myers, FL, but was surrounded by his immediate family members in his last hours.  He was born on April 15, 1942 in Abilene, TX to the late Jan (Droszcz) and Kathryn Denman.

Jim graduated from Fremont St. Joe High School in 1960.  He “worked”...

Jeffery Young

Jeffery Young

Jan 9, 2019

Jeffery Scott Young, 60, of Gibsonburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 after a long illness. He was born in Buffalo, NY and grew up in Cheektowaga. He moved to the Fort Myers, FL area and lived there for several years before moving to Marysville, OH. He worked for the Marysville Journal Tribune as a motor route carrier. Jeff...

Calvin Merritt

Calvin Merritt

Jan 6, 2019

Calvin Merritt, 87, of Fremont, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1931 in Bradner, Ohio to Walter & Lottie (Burns) Merritt.

Calvin joined the U.S Army, proudly serving his country in Korea from 1948-1952. After his enlistment, he worked at Nickles Bakery until his retirement...

Hattie "Della" Sparks

Hattie "Della" Sparks

Jan 4, 2019

Gibsonburg- Hattie “Della” Sparks, 87, passed away on Fri., Jan. 4, 2019 at Windsor Lane Health Campus. She was born on June 27, 1931 in Madison County, OH to the late Chance & Viola (Shirk) Snyder.

On October 22, 1955, she married Jackie Sparks in Lewis County, OH. They shared 58 years of marriage until his passing. Hattie was a...

Charles Damschroder

Charles Damschroder

Jan 2, 2019

Gibsonburg- Charles H. Damschroder, 71, passed away on Jan. 2, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was born on April 20, 1947 in Fremont to Charles A. & Florence (Ottney) Damschroder.

Charles was a 1965 Gibsonburg High School graduate. He served our country, being drafted during Vietnam. On Oct. 10, 1967, he married Dolores E. Rewaldt. Charles went...

Carolyn McClure

Carolyn McClure

Dec 30, 2018

Fremont- Carolyn S. (Hampshire) McClure, 71, passed away at Bethesda Care Center on Sunday, December 30, 2018. She was born in Fremont to the late Frank and Marian (Hausman) Hampshire on May 5, 1947.

Carolyn was a 1966 Fremont Ross graduate. In 1996, she married Cecil McClure.  He passed away in 2005. She worked for Eveready and Kroger. She was...

Eddie Lee Jr.

Eddie Lee Jr.

Dec 30, 2018

Eddie Lee Jr., 77, of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on November 9, 1941 in Abbeville, AL to Eddie & Alleana (Gilmore) Lee, Sr.

Eddie was a 1960 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. After graduation, he worked for UPS as a supervisor and then at Whirlpool on the line. ...

Leonila Villalon

Leonila Villalon

Dec 28, 2018

Green Springs- Leonila Villalon, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 28, 2018 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 22, 1944 in San Juan, TX to the late Calixtro and Catalina (Torras) Gonzales. Leonila was a 1964 graduate of Port Clinton High School.

She worked for Cal-Van Tools in Fremont as a laborer for many years. Leonila...