Local Obituaries

Nov 27, 2024

John D. Schiewe, 75, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, OH. He was born October 15, 1949 in Port Clinton, the son of Kenneth and Evelyn (Seawater) Schiewe. John retired from Drawbridge Marina in Port Clinton where he was the parts manager. He was an accomplished carver and wood...

Nov 26, 2024

Chad Arden Sorensen, 74 formerly of Oak Harbor, OH died Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Countryside Manor, Fremont, OH under family and Hospice Care. He was born January 17, 1950 in Fremont, OH to the late Martin Sorensen and Dorothy (Seitz) Koepke.

Chad attended The University of Toledo taking electrical engineering courses while holding various...

Nov 21, 2024

Rita C. DeRose

April 25, 1933 – November 21, 2024

Rita C. DeRose, 91, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Born on April 25, 1933, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Lawrence and Theresa (McCarthy) Wilhelm.

On May 22, 1954, Rita married the love...

Nov 20, 2024

James Lewis, 81, of Marblehead, OH passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Toledo Hospital. He was born August 23, 1943 in Heilwood, PA the son of John and Victoria (Wenturine) Lewis. He married Ann Walker on June 19, 1965. John was a self-employed truck driver, who along with his wife owned and operated A. J. Trucking. He was...

Nov 19, 2024

Kevin Richard Reffitt, 62, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away on November 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Known affectionately as "Scruffy," Kevin lived a vibrant and spirited life.

Born in Ankara, Turkey, in 1962 to Emma (Hensley) and Richard Reffitt, Kevin’s life was a testament to hard work bringing energy and determination...

Nov 13, 2024

Shirley M. Pryor, 90, of Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio and formerly of Akron passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Otterbein North Shore, Lakeside, OH. She was born September 29, 1934 in Akron the daughter of Paul Vincent and Lillian E. (Purvis) Price. Shirley proudly balanced life in Akron between waitressing at Balaun’s restaurant, working at Irving Studio and raising her...

Nov 10, 2024

Dana N “Nikki” Deer, 40, of Port Clinton, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Toledo Hospital. She was born December 21, 1983, in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Dane Deer and Patricia Fleck. Nikki was a server for McCarthy’s Irish Pub in Port Clinton. She loved to cook and take care of her boys.

Surviving...

Nov 8, 2024

Lori Ann Johnson, 61, of Huron, Ohio and formerly of Port Clinton passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. She was born April 1, 1963 in Port Clinton, the daughter of Ralph and Patricia Ann (Carnicom) Boling. She married Burt Johnson on April 19, 1986. Lori worked in Radiology at Magruder Hospital for 37 years...

Nov 8, 2024

David C. Whiting, 67, of Oak Harbor and formerly of Port Clinton passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at his home. He was born November 30, 1956 in Port Clinton, the son of Richard C. and Helen E. (Burke) Whiting, Sr. David worked at Standard Products util they closed. He was a United States Navy Veteran and he enjoyed...

Nov 7, 2024

David M. Dotson, 60, of Port Clinton, OH and formerly of Toledo, OH passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 with his sister by his side. He was born June 24, 1964 in Toledo, OH the son of Virgil E. and Delorse J. (Bollinger) Dotson. David enjoyed spending time by the water.

Surviving are his sister: Delsie Mae...

Nov 6, 2024

Patrick James Kubeja, 60, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his parent’s home in Marblehead OH after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born July 5, 1964 in Parma, Ohio the son of Nancy C. (Wagner) and James L. Kubeja. Pat was a driver for Swift Transportation, and on his off time loved...

Nov 3, 2024

Angel Dee Schell (Diffenderfer), 45, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away on November 3, 2024 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Angel was born on July 15, 1979, in Toledo, Ohio to William Diffenderfer and Candy Mitchell.

Angel built a fulfilling career with Current Credit, where she formed numerous lifelong friendships. She also contributed...

Nov 3, 2024

Joseph L. Roslin Jr. of Perrysburg, OH passed away at home on November 3, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1938 in Toledo, OH. He graduated from Waite High School in 1956 and he joined the US Marine Corp Reserves in June of 1955 doing his basic training while still in high school and was honorably discharged in...

Nov 2, 2024

Ernie Hutchinson, 82, of Gypsum, Ohio, passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord, at home, surrounded by his loving wife and family on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Ernie was born on November 6, 1941 in Ironton, Ohio to Harry and Geneva (Aldridge) Hutchinson. Ernie relocated to Port Clinton as a young man in 1957 to secure work...

Nov 1, 2024

Marla O. Dykeman (also known as “Dusty”), 70, of Put-in-Bay, OH passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Ames Family Hospice House, Westlake, OH. She was born July 12, 1954 in Coushatta, LA, the daughter of Alice Orr. Marla was a cab driver on Put-in-Bay for Monumental Productions and was known as the “Chick with an Attitude”.

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Nov 1, 2024

Richard J. Twarek, 61, of Oak Harbor, OH died Friday, November 1, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital following a sudden illness. Rick was born February 21, 1963 in Toledo, OH to the late Clarence “Cal” and Marjorie “Marge” (Theisen) Twarek. He was a graduate of Danbury High School. Rick retired from Ford Motor Company where he had worked as...

Oct 31, 2024

Lawrence Joseph Hickey, 83, of Marblehead, OH passed away peacefully Thursday, October 31, 2024 at his home. He was born September 15, 1941 in Frye, ME the son of Thomas and Thelma (Philbrick) Hickey. He graduated from Bowdoin College in Maine where he was the co-captain of the football team. He married Mary Ann Twohig on February 13, 1962....

Oct 28, 2024

Ronald K. Giesler, 79, of Graytown, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 28, 2024 surrounded by family and his hospice nurse nearby. Ron was born on February 9, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio to Kenneth E. and Frances (Schling) Giesler.

He graduated from Harris-Elmore High School in 1963. He played football, basketball and...

Oct 27, 2024

David Orman, 88, passed away peacefully in his home in Oak Harbor, Ohio, on Sunday, October 27, 2024 with family members present. Dave was born on October 1, 1936, in the family home in Harris Township, to Clara Hengvoss Orman and Emery Orman. He was the fifth of nine children. This large family grew up together in a small...

Oct 26, 2024

On October 26, 2024, Pamela Seymour Reinert peacefully completed the earthly portion of her journey at Firelands Hospital in Sandusky, Ohio with family at her side.

Pam was born on April 21, 1945 in Lafayette, Indiana. After getting her nursing degree, she worked as a surgical nurse at hospitals in Michigan and Ohio. The relationships from those...