Edna Driftmyer
Oct 5, 2017
Lifelong Gibsonburg resident, Edna L. Driftmyer, celebrated her 99th birthday on Thursday, October 5, 2017 here on earth and in heaven.
She was born on October 5, 1918, in Gibsonburg to Edward and Augusta (Follman) Driftmyer. Edna graduated in 1936 from Gibsonburg High School. For over 30 years, she worked as a waitress at Woolworth in Fremont, retiring in 1983.
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Kenneth L. Dix
Oct 3, 2017
Kenneth L. Dix, 75, of Bowling Green, formerly of Gibsonburg, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born on July 26, 1942 in Port Clinton, OH to Zenas and Alma (Kramer) Dix.
In 1964 Ken drafted in the Army where he served his country in the Vietnam War until 1966. On October...
Margaret P. Calmes
Sep 23, 2017
Margaret P. Calmes, 87, passed away at her rural Gibsonburg home with her family at her bedside, Saturday Sept. 23, 2017.
Born on April 29, 1930 in Wakefield, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late John T. and Mildred (Robbins) Maher.
Margaret graduated from Wakefield High School in 1948. She met her husband-to-be, Eugene Joseph Calmes, in Boston while...
Ricky A. Heberling
Sep 20, 2017
Ricky A. Heberling, 66, of Fremont, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 17, 1951 in Fremont to Robert & Mary Lou (Newman) Heberling. Ricky graduated from Fremont Ross High School.
Ricky enjoyed rooting for his favorite sports teams the Indians, Browns, Cavs and Ohio State from his spot on the couch....
Ivan D. Zyski
Sep 18, 2017
Ivan “Ike” D. Zyski, 92, of Darr Road in Fremont passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at Parkview Care Center. He was born on September 4, 1925 in Fremont to Herman & Caroline (Kline) Zyski.
On July 5, 1946, Ike married Betty Cottier in Fremont. They shared 49 years of marriage until her passing on December 23, 1995. Prior to...
Michael H. Hetrick
Sep 17, 2017
Michael H. Hetrick, 77, of Fremont passed away at his daughter's home on Sunday, September 17, 2017, surrounded by his family. Born on July 15, 1940 in Toledo to the late Edwin and Dorothy (Hughes) Hetrick, Mike graduated from St. Joseph Central Catholic High School in 1958 and attended Ohio University. He later enlisted in the Army, actively serving from Nov....
Jaylan Brock
Sep 17, 2017
Jaylan Brock, 14, of Fremont, OH, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Jaylen was born on May 14, 2003 in Staten Island, NY, the son of Troy Brock and Tania Darby. Jaylan attended Fremont Middle School and was currently in the 8th grade.
He was a member of Triumph Foundation. Jaylan attended their youth...
Jennifer Lynn Cunningham
Sep 15, 2017
Jennifer Lynn Cunningham, 49, of Helena passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus early Friday, September 15, 2017 at Eden Springs, Green Springs. She was born on February 4, 1968 in Fremont to Bill & Mary (Thompson) Cunningham.
Jennifer graduated from Gibsonburg High School. At the beginning of her illness, she worked for Cresent Manufacturing where they treated her...
Jean Elaine Cunningham
Sep 15, 2017
Jean Elaine Cunningham went home to her Lord and loved ones on September 15, 2017 from Elmwood of Fremont.
Born on July 2, 1928 in Fostoria, Ohio, Jean was the daughter of Henry and Alma (Cherry) Breyman. She graduated from Fremont Ross High School and started her career at the Howard Zink Company. She soon boldly moved to Washington D.C...
Bruce Adam Hush
Sep 14, 2017
Bruce Adam Hush, 51, passed away on September 14, 2017 at South Pointe Hospital ER. He was born on August 19, 1966 in Orange, CA.
Bruce is survived by son, Zakkary Daniel Hush; his siblings, Randy (Ronnie Heintz) Hush, Shawn Hush, Brad Hush, Ryan Hush, Jody “Darl” Fry, Connie Hush and Christy Hush.
He is preceded in death by son,...
Rita F. Allen
Sep 11, 2017
Rita F. Allen, 54, of Fremont, passed away on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice of Toledo. She was born on Aug. 5, 1963 in Crossville, TN, to Ray & Thelma (Bohannon) Tucker.
As a 1981 graduate of Fremont Ross, Vanguard Vocational, Rita found her calling helping and caring for people. She worked at Parkview Nursing Home in...
Ruth A. Blausey
Sep 8, 2017
Ruth A. Blausey, 90, of Helena passed away peacefully Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Rutherford House, Fremont. She was born on June 21, 1927, to Harmon and Freida (Ninke) Buhro in Graytown, Ohio.
In 1945, Ruth graduated from Salem Oak Harbor High School and was a member of the graduating class' 45’ers Club. On May 16, 1947, she married...
Fairh Lee White
Sep 6, 2017
Mrs. Fairh Lee White, age 99 of DeSoto, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Harbor Hospice located at Charlton Methodist Hospital, Dallas, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 24, 1918 to the union of Hunley and Birdie Surratt. Fairh Lee was a devoted wife and homemaker. She loved to shop, take long rides, sew...
David R. Binnig
Sep 5, 2017
David R. Binnig, 79, passed away at his Lindsey home Sept. 5, 2017.
Born on Nov. 21, 1937, in Greenville, PA, David was a son of John George and Catharine (Roush) Binnig. He grew up in Thompson, OH, graduated from Madison High School and from the Ohio State University.
David worked as an administrator and educator at Vanguard Vocational School...
Marlene Fisher
Aug 28, 2017
Marlene Fisher, 74, of Fremont, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 28, 2017 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital, Fremont, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 5, 1942 in Cleveland to John & Esther (Mudry) Pasko.
Marlene graduated from Columbian High School and then continued her education at Bowling Green State University where she...
Elmer Earl Hetrick
Aug 27, 2017
Elmer Earl Hetrick, 89, of Lindsey, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born on February 29, 1928 in Lindsey to Charles Edwin & Mary Ellen (Anstead) Hetrick.
Elmer attended Harris Elmore High School. He worked at Atlas Industries as a machine design engineer until his retirement in 1992. Elmer enjoyed...
Frederick Roger Hilt
Aug 27, 2017
This is the story of Frederick Roger Hilt. Fred was a wonderful man that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our “Pa”, as he liked to be called by his grandchildren, was an amazing husband, father, son, and friend. Fred’s story starts on March 30, 1954, to Darrel and Virginia (Harpel) Hilt. Fred was born in Fremont,...
Heather Ann Laurer
Aug 19, 2017
Heather Ann Laurer, 31, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus. She was born on November 20, 1985 at Edwards Airforce Base, California, to Scott & Debra (Barr) Laurer.
Heather attended Atkinson Elementary School, Gibsonburg Middle School, Woodmore High School, then Vanguard. She received her diploma from Fremont Ross High School in 2006. For several...
Jerald Hoffman
Aug 18, 2017
Jerald “Blue” A. Hoffman, 77, of Fremont passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Pristine Senior Living, Fremont. He was born on December 23, 1939 in Fremont to the late George and Margaret (Ehrman) Hoffman.
In 1959, Jerry served in the US Army being stationed in Korea. In 1997, after serving as a Staff Sargent with Co. B...
Betty E. Olmstead
Aug 18, 2017
Betty E. Olmstead, 78, of Gibsonburg, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. She was born on December 29, 1938 in Toledo to Harvey & Lucille (Crandal) Senger.
Betty graduated from Whitney High School in 1956. She worked as a laborer for Atlas until her retirement in 2001.
On June 15, 1957, Betty married Richard...