Local Obituaries

Feb 26, 2024

Darrel H. Locke, 78, passed away at home in Lakeside, Ohio on February 26, 2024. He was a resident of East Liverpool, Ohio for most of his life, until relocating to be closer to family in recent years. His parents, Earl and Doris (Gadd) Locke, and two brothers, Wayne and Ralph, preceded him in death.

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Feb 23, 2024

Andrew J. Scislowski, 82, of Marblehead, Ohio died Friday, February 23, 2024, following a short illness. He was born July 13, 1941, in Lorain and a life-long resident of Lorain and Ottawa Counties. Scislowski was a co-founder and co-owner of Progressive Processing Inc., retiring as its Senior Vice President/Operations Director. He also worked at the Smith-Jones Corporation (Tappan and...

Feb 20, 2024

Paul L. Bickley, 57, of Marblehead, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Sandusky, Providence Hospital, August 12, 1966, the son of Daniel Bickley and Alice Hawkins. Dolores (Susie) Bickley (Stepmother) was also part of his upbringing.

He married Nancy Gresh on...

Feb 16, 2024

Bobbie Ledford Ramey, 90 of LaCarne, OH died unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born December 1, 1933 in Virginia to the late John Tivis and Myrtle Vesta (Gilliam) Ramey. Bobbie served in the United States Army from September 1953 – September 1956. On December 20, 1957 he married the former Ida Mae Beverlin who...

Feb 15, 2024

William B. Rice, 90, of Port Clinton, OH passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Admirals Pointe, Huron, OH. He was born May 5, 1933 in Four Mile, KY the son of Huey Vance and Eva (Travis) Rice. He married Phyllis Slusher on March 3, 1954 and she preceded him in death on February 19, 2000. He later married...

Feb 14, 2024

(1938-2024) Janna Lou Johnson (née Stoutenburg) died peacefully amongst family at her home

in Marblehead, Ohio, on February 14th at the age of 85.

Janna is survived by her sons David (Christa) and Christopher (Bonnie); grandchildren Sophia,

Olivia (Zac), Amelia, Ryan, Gavin and Nathan, and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Feb 13, 2024

Charles J. R. Wiedenhoft, 94, of Marblehead, OH passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Otterbein North shore Retirement Village, Lakeside, OH. He was born October 6, 1929 in Marblehead, OH the son of Charles A. and Marie E. (Crowe) Wiedenhoft. He married Hazel E. Noonan on September 10, 1948 and she preceded him in death on January 4,...

Feb 9, 2024

Former Ottawa County Sheriff, John R. Crosser passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 after a brief illness. John passed peacefully while being cared for at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on October 30, 1937 near Arlington, Ohio, the son of John H. & Agnes J. (Shaw) Crosser.

A 1955 graduate of...

Feb 7, 2024

Carl “Mike” Behlke, 71, of Danbury Township passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home. He was born June 27, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Carl Wilmont and Florence (Schmer) Behlke. Mike married JoAnn Berr on November 1, 1975. Mike was a long-time charter boat captain working for Drawbridge Marina and Tibbels Marina and Charter Service...

Feb 6, 2024

David Sandrock, 73, of Columbus, OH passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Trueman Pointe in Hilliard, OH. He was born April 14, 1950 the son of Edward and Lois “Ardis” Sandrock, Jr. David was a janitor for The Ohio State University and Port Clinton City Schools Middle School.

Surviving are his daughter: Mary Jane...

Feb 6, 2024

Lynne E. Zura, 82, of Put-in-Bay, passed away Tuesday, February 6,

2024 at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, Ohio. She was born

December 29, 1941, in Garrettsville, Ohio to Joseph and

Elizabeth (Hart) Disrude. Lynne was a 1960 graduate of Put-in-Bay High School. On November 9, 1963, she married Daniel J. Zura at...

Feb 5, 2024

Janice Elaine Dress, 79, of Marblehead, OH passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton, OH. She was born September 27, 1944 in Portsmouth, NH the daughter of William and Pauline (Kartaszewicz) Sheppard. She married David Dress on November 4, 1963 and he preceded her in death in 2003.

Surviving are her daughter: Charyl...

Feb 4, 2024

Carolyn S. Bahnsen, 89 formerly of Oak Harbor, OH died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Sundale Nursing Home, Morgantown, WV under Hospice Care. She was born December 5, 1934 in Thompson Township, Seneca County, Ohio to the late G. Merlin and L. Lenore (Elliott) Good. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Bahnsen and brothers George (Ellen)...

Feb 4, 2024

Anthony J. “Tony” Lochotzki Sr., 87 of Oak Harbor, OH died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Riverview Health Care Campus, Oak Harbor. He was born November 24, 1936 in Oak Harbor, OH to the late Urban and Gervase (Depinet) Lochotzki. He was a graduate of Port Clinton High School. On May 7, 1955 he married the former Loretta Foster...

Feb 3, 2024

Ruby E. McQuary, 97 of Elmore, OH went to be with The Lord Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Elmwood Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living, Fremont, OH. She was born December 11, 1926 in Pikeville, KY to the late Robert and Hannah (Damron) Blackburn. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Oak Harbor.

Ruby worked...

Feb 3, 2024

Glen E. Boss, 88 of Port Clinton, OH died Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Mercy- St. Charles Hospital, Oregon, OH. He was born June 12, 1935 in Graytown, OH to the late Albert and Agnes (Epling) Boss. On August 6, 1955 he married the former Paula Kreager who preceded him in death November of 2002. Glen retired from Toledo...

Feb 1, 2024

Gary L. Buhrow, 80 of Oak Harbor, OH passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 31, 1943 in Port Clinton, OH to the late Leonard “Bud” and Marcella (Blausey) Buhrow. He served in the United States Navy. On December 25, 1960 he married the former Judith Kay Velliquette who preceded...

Jan 31, 2024

Steve A. Riley, 63 of Oak Harbor, OH died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at his home. He was born June 10, 1960 in Port Clinton, OH to Irene Floro. He was a 1978 graduate of Oak Harbor High School. In 1993 he married the former Cindy Kern, and she survives. Steve spent 44 years working for Quikstir Inc.,...

Jan 28, 2024

Carol Ann Murray, 86, of Lakeside, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 28th, 2024. She was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio in 1937 to Bob and Mary Murray and moved to Lakeside in 1945.

Carol owned a Lakeside cottage which she named Touchstone, wanting it to be a place where people connected with each other...

Jan 27, 2024

Nancy A. Sprague, 68 of Oak Harbor, OH died Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the home of her daughter under Hospice Care. She was born July 16, 1955 in Oak Harbor, OH to the late Harold Floro and Donna Mae (Fastinger) Holmes. She was a 1973 graduate of Oak Harbor High School and Penta Vocational School. In addition, she...