Obituaries
William Walk
Apr 2, 2025
William “Bill” Walk
He was born November 1, 1942 to Dale and Twila (Mackel) Walk in Vinco, PA. He went to be with Jesus on April 2, 2025, his and Sharon’s 58th wedding anniversary.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon, his sister, Carol (Rick) Speicher, his children Steven (Angela), Rachel, and Jonathan (Rebecca). He has five grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Bill graduated...
Norma Jane Hetrick
Apr 2, 2025
Norma J. Hetrick, 99, of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 2, 1925, in Fremont, to Sylvester and Helen (Haubert) Meyer.
Norma worked for Woolworth's Five and Dime, Tony's Bakery, Howard Zink Corp. and Hasselbach Meats in Fremont. In 1948, she met Merl and they married in 1953...
Jean F. Dickman
Apr 1, 2025
Jean F. Dickman, 95 of Fremont passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025. She was born on August 25, 1929 in Mingo Junction, Ohio to the late Jay and Mary (Hudak) Beatty. She attended St. Joseph High School. Following graduation, she worked at the Telephone Company.
Jean married her high school sweetheart, Richard, on August 12, 1950, and together they celebrated...
Conni Jean (Baker) Gefeke
Mar 30, 2025
Conni Jean (Baker) Gefeke, 62, of Fremont, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Bethesda Care Center. She was born on December 9, 1962 to Richard and Georgia (Hunt) Baker. As 1981 a graduate of Fremont Ross, Conni continued her education at Terra State Community College graduating in 1984 with an associates degree in accounting. She worked in accounting...
Betty Kopcak
Mar 24, 2025
Betty Ann (Beeler) Kopcak, 91, of Fremont, passed away at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont, Ohio on March 24, 2025. Betty was born on June 5, 1933 to John and Mary Beeler in Fremont, Ohio. Betty was a 1951 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. She married George Joseph Kopcak on November 25, 1954.
Betty worked at Union Carbide for 30...
Robert Hamilton
Mar 23, 2025
Robert V. Hamilton, 68, of Lindsey, lost his courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family Sunday evening March 23, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 25, 1956 in Fremont, the son of Virgil and Betty (Goucher) Hamilton.
Robert was a heavy equipment operator and construction foreman for Mosser Construction. Outside of work, Robert was a true outdoorsman. He...
Dianne Level
Mar 22, 2025
Dianne M. Level, 81, of Fremont, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at her residence. She was born May 12, 1943 in Queens County, Flushing, Long Island the daughter of Edwin and Sarah F. (Puckett) Morrison.
Dianne dedicated her career to various sales positions, showcasing her talents as a Realtor. She also enjoyed selling Tupperware and cosmetics, where her charm and...
Patsy Copley
Mar 22, 2025
Patsy Copley, 92, of Lindsey, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Elmwood Assisted Living. She was born March 11, 1933 in Lindsey, the daughter of Mervin and Lucille (Overmyer) Bowersox.
On January 5, 1952 she married William H. Copley at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Bill preceded her in death on January 13, 2022.
Patsy was a member of Faith Lutheran Church...
Lois Carnicom
Mar 12, 2025
Lois A. (Urch) Carnicom, 74, of Gibsonburg, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Promedica Bay Park Hospital. She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on December 22, 1950 the daughter of Harrison Morton and Laura Agnes (Pelly) Urch.
Lois worked in home healthcare for numerous state and federal government agencies in both Indiana and Florida
Lois was known for her incredible spirit...
Eilford Case
Mar 11, 2025
Eilford Case "Casey", 86, of Fremont, passed Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Genoa Retirement Village. He was born January 16, 1939 in Honaker, KY the son of Sidney B. and Bula (Steele) Case.
On October 8, 1960 he married Reeda Case in Clintwood, Va. Casey was an Insurance Salesman, a former member of Kiwanis, and a member of the Life Underwriters....
Bernita Herr
Mar 10, 2025
Bernita L. Herr, 87, of Fremont passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Countryside Manor. She was born on Nov. 10, 1937 in Tiffin, Ohio, a daughter of George J. and Viola Bell (Greenwood) Schleter, Sr.
She married her best friend Ronald R. Herr on July 30, 1960. Bernita loved cooking, baking, and traveling. Above all she loved to spend...
Michael Pitts
Mar 9, 2025
Michael Pitts, 65, of Fremont passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his home. He was born on November 7, 1959 to Edward and Carol (Marquart) Pitts.
Mike graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1978. He went on to work with his dad and his grandpa at Harbor Manufacturing in Genoa and retired after working 21 years at BAP...
Shirley A. Mullholand
Mar 8, 2025
Shirley A. Mullholand, 96, of Fremont passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont.
She was born on August 24, 1928 to the late August and Grace (Friar) Kraak in Fremont.
Shirley attended the Toledo Beauty School and worked as a beautician / owner of the Croghan Beauty Salon in Fremont. She was a lifelong member of...
Steven DePottey
Mar 7, 2025
Steven W. DePottey, "Steve-O", 62, of Fremont, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 20, 1962 in Fremont, the son of Daniel and Waneta (Miller) DePottey. Steve was a graduate of Terra Community College with a degree in Industrial Electricity. He worked as the Maintenance Manager for Cornerstone Building Brands and Great Lakes Windows....
Richard Schepflin
Mar 4, 2025
Richard C. "Dick" Schepflin, 81, of Fremont passed away March 4, 2025 at Valley View Care Center. He was born on June 29, 1943, in Fremont, the son of Richard H. & Marjorie C. (Henne) Schepflin. Dick was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School and Findlay University. He started his career with Union Carbide in sales and later owned...
Jon LaPlant
Mar 3, 2025
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Jon LaPlant, 64, of Gibsonburg, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at his residence. He was born November 15, 1960 in Oregon, OH the son of James and Patricia (Perry) LaPlant.
Jon was much more than just a skilled craftsman-he was a loving grandfather who cherished every moment spent with his grandkids. He enjoyed woodworking,...
James A. Willey
Mar 3, 2025
James A. Willey, 78, of Fremont, passed away on March 3, 2025 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on September 13, 1946 to the late Harold and Enora (Keiffer) Willey.
Jim grew up working for his parents' farm equipment dealer, Fremont Implement Company. He graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1964, and earned his BBA from...
Randy Lee Miller
Mar 2, 2025
Randy Lee Miller, 76, of Fremont passed away, March 2, 2025 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1949 in Fremont, the son of Mahlon E. and Georgia (Dymond) Miller.
Randy was a 1967 graduate of Fremont Ross High and went on to serve in the Marines. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnamese Service Medal with...
Clarence E. "Shorty" Dietz Jr.
Feb 25, 2025
Clarence E. Dietz Jr., "Shorty", 85 of Gibsonburg passed away on February 25, 2025 at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont. He was born on May 8, 1939 to the late Clarence Sr. and Bertha (Knotts) Dietz in Anderson, IN.
Clarence worked as a dryer loader for The Standard Lime Company until his retirement in 2000.
On December 28, 1991, he married Fern...
Donald Bertsch
Feb 24, 2025
Don, or “Bertschie” passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at Elmwood Assisted Living, his home for the last 4 years. Don was born on May 30, 1938, to Edward L. and Helen F. (Holmer) Bertsch. On a snowy Thanksgiving Day on November 26, 1959, he married Jean A. Potter. Together they raised two children, Becky (Sean) McDevitt and David...



