Local Obituaries

Jul 4, 2023

Gary A. Kazimir of Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio was born on July 12, 1947. At the age of 75, Gary passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Beloved husband of Donna for 52 years. Brother-in-law to Nancy Kazimir and Janet Gates. Cherished uncle of Christine (Ron) Andexler, Kelly (Mike) Andexler, Joe Loucek, Sheri (Christopher) Stafford, Janice Kazimir, Jennifer Heisler and...

Jul 4, 2023

Linda L. Fouts, 80 of Oak Harbor, OH died Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at her home under Hospice Care. She was born November 4, 1942 in Port Clinton, OH to the late Warren H. and Betty Jane (Knachel) Gulau. She was a 1960 graduate of Salem-Oak Harbor High School and a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oak...

Jun 26, 2023

Nancy Nelson, age 80, died peacefully Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania Ohio. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Port Clinton Ohio, the daughter of the late Marvin Nelson and Mary Jane (Kohler) Nelson.

Nancy was a graduate of Port Clinton High School, Class of 1961. She then attended the Sandusky College...

Jun 26, 2023

Phyllis J. Peto, 84, of Port Clinton, OH passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, OH. She was born May 1, 1939 in Rogersville, TN the daughter of George and Mary (Mowell) Ward. She married Nicholas A. “Nick” Peto, May 16, 1959 and he preceded her...

Jun 23, 2023

Norman J. Smith, 82 of Genoa, OH died Friday, June 23, 2023 at his home. He was born October 1, 1940 in Toledo, OH to the late Raymond C. and Irene (George) Smith. He was a 1958 graduate of Lake High School and served his country in the United States Marine Corps. On December 23, 1961 he married Joyce...

Jun 20, 2023

Vincent Duane Gardner, 63, of Port Clinton, OH passed away June 20, 2023 at his home. He was born September 4, 1959 in Port Clinton the son of Walter M. and Helen (McIntire) Gardner. He owned and operated Lakeland Drywall. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and reading.

Surviving are his sister: Karen M....

Jun 19, 2023

Lawrence W. “Ollie” St.Clair passed away 6/19/23

His wife of 61 years Janet and his children Cathy and Larry and Larry's wife Shaun were by his side at home. He had family members stop by and tell him stories of how he touched their lives before his passing.

He married Janet M (Adkins) on November...

Jun 19, 2023

Robert (Bob) T. Smalling, 76, of Marblehead, OH passed away on June 19, 2023 at his home.

Bob was born on March 30, 1947 to Ray and Helen Smalling in Ames, IA. After graduating from Ames High School, he went on to study engineering at Iowa State University. Shortly after graduation, he moved to Ohio and worked...

Jun 19, 2023

John F. Kelly III, 64 of Oak Harbor, OH died Monday, June 19, 2023 at Ayden Healthcare of Waterville. He was born November 2, 1958 in Oregon, OH to the late John F. & Carroll V. (Traver) Kelly Jr. John was a graduate of Clay High School in Oregon. He was a millwright by trade and a longtime farmer....

Jun 16, 2023

Tina Lenke, 67, of Oak Harbor, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, OH. She was born in Port Clinton on December 18, 1955 to the late Marion (Risch) Bloomer Cherry and the late Ralph Bloomer. She graduated from Oak Harbor High School and Penta County...

Jun 15, 2023

Barbara J. Hebner, 84, of Rocky Ridge, OH passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Riverview Healthcare, Oak Harbor, OH. She was born April 26, 1939 in Graytown, OH the daughter of William and Edna (Wohlfiel) Hebner. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Rocky Ridge, OH.

Surviving are her sister: Irene VanNess of Elmore;...

Jun 14, 2023

Susan Kay Carlson, 69, of Port Clinton, OH and formerly of Logansport, IN passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at her home. She was born November 16, 1953 in Logansport, IN the daughter of Wayne and Donna (Grandstaff) Piercy. She married John L. Carlson on December 29, 1973 and he survives. Susan was a clerk for Ottawa County Regional...

Jun 12, 2023

Margie A. Winters, 92, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 7, 1930 in Oak Harbor, a daughter of Albert & Mattie (Hemminger) Rose. Margie graduated in 1948 from Salem-Oak Harbor High School.

On June 2, 1950,...

Jun 11, 2023

Robert L. Joseph, 90 of Rocky Ridge, OH died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Foundation Park Alzheimer’s Care Center in Toledo, OH. He was born January 24, 1933 in Wheelersburg, OH to the late Charles and Betty (Charles) Joseph. He was a graduate of South Webster High School. Robert served his country in the United States Army during the...

Jun 8, 2023

John E. Drum, 85, of Port Clinton, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his home. He was born December 15, 1937 in Circleville, OH the son of Thomas and Marie (Richey) Drum. He married Eithel Perry on November 24, 1960 and she survives. Mr. Drum served his country in the Army National Guard, training many soldiers in shooting...

Jun 5, 2023

Mark Schroder, 64, resident of Elmore, OH passed away unexpectedly on Monday June

5, 2023. Mark was born on January 22, 1959 to Martin and Judith Schroder in Toledo,

OH.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Mark lived life to the fullest and had a big

heart. Every chance...

Jun 5, 2023

Darlene M. Macko, 94, of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at Riverview Healthcare Campus, Oak Harbor. She was born in rural Oak Harbor on July 4, 1928, a daughter of the late Lester M. & Helen (Fehr) Foreman.

Darlene attended St. John Lutheran Primary School in Oak Harbor and graduated from Elmore High...

Jun 5, 2023

Joseph A. Urbanski, 39 of Toledo, OH and formerly of Elmore, OH died unexpectedly Monday, June 5, 2023 in Toledo. He was born January 27, 1984 in Toledo, OH to Danny and Catherine (Jack) Urbanski. He was a 2002 graduate of Penta Career Center while attending Woodmore High School.

Survivors include his children: Jadison &...

Jun 3, 2023

Maryann Louise Wansitler, 66 of Oak Harbor, OH died Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Mercy- St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, OH. She was born June 6, 1956 in Mt. Clemens, MI to the late William and Charlene (Busuttil) McEachin. She was a 1974 graduate of Anchor Bay High School in New Baltimore, MI. She received her Bachelor of Science...

May 31, 2023

Dorothy M. Humberger, 93 of Elmore, OH passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Otterbein-Portage Valley in Pemberville, OH. She was born July 10, 1929 in Elmore, OH to the late Rolla and Esther (Beck) Weis.

Dorothy graduated from Harris-Elmore High School in 1947. She began her career as a booker for the Western Shoe...