Obituaries

Feb 14, 2023

Norma Lee Branum, 88, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in the Stein Hospice Inpatient Unit, Sandusky, OH. She was born on September 10, 1934 in Port Clinton, OH to Robert and Bessie (Mackey) Suhrbier. Norma graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1952, where she was the Salutatorian in her class. On July 19,...

Feb 13, 2023

Leona M. Wells, 93, of Toledo, OH, passed away on February 13, 2023, after a short stay at Otterbein Monclova SeniorLife Neighborhood. She lived at Oakleaf Village for the last 5 years. She was born on September 24, 1929 in Toledo to Gilbert J. and Alice W. Winters.

After graduating high school Leona went to work for...

Feb 13, 2023

Richard D. “Dick” Kudner,

Longtime Champion Spark Plug Executive

and Respected Community Advocate Passes Away

Our world lost a truly good person this week. Richard D. “Dick” Kudner passed away peacefully in the wee hours of February 13th surrounded by his family. Born December 31, 1927 in Jackson, Michigan, Dick was...

Feb 13, 2023

Leon J. Cochenet, 89, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023 at Admiral’s Pointe Nursing home. His wife, Sharon of 43 years, was by his side when he passed.

Leon was born November 10, 1933 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He was raised there by his parents Elmer and Helen (Carmody) Cochenet. Leon grew up on the family...

Feb 13, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Jacqueline Marcy Bartels, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Born in Toledo, Ohio on November 3, 1941 to Jim and Charlotte (Matthews) Starner, she lived her life with grace, creativity, and generosity, passing away peacefully on February 13, 2023 next to her husband, who never left her...

Feb 12, 2023

Mildred June Bennett, age 83, of Port Clinton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Otterbein Northshore, Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio. She was born on June 25, 1939 in Lebanon, Virginia to Fred and Martha Ellen (Harris) McGlothlin. On July 25, 1958 in Port Clinton, Ohio, she married William Bennett and he preceded her in death in 1982.

Feb 10, 2023

The Life and Legacy of Mr. Curtis L. W. Smith, Sr.

The Family Patriarch

December 6, 1929 - February 10, 2023

On Friday, December 6, 1929, Curtis Lee Wilbur Smith was born to Garfield “Guy” and Rosie (Hayes) Smith in Alamo, TN. The...

Feb 10, 2023

Sandra Lee Pross, 65, formally of Maumee, Ohio, passed away at Flower Hospital on February 10, 2023 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born to Ronald and Frances Pross on January 3, 1958. She worked for HCR Manorcare until her illness. Prior to that, she did bookkeeping for many doctor practices. Her passion was her dogs...

Feb 9, 2023

Marjory A. (Hartranft) Malone died peacefully with her family by her side on February 9, 2023, at the age of 89. She was only 4 days shy of her 90th birthday. Born in Toledo, Ohio, to her parents Orvale and Lodema Hartranft on February 13, 1933, she was one of 8 children.

She grew up in the...

Feb 9, 2023

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, John Earl Piatt Sr., of Perrysburg, OH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. John was born March 12, 1935 to Earl and Ruby Piatt. He was 87 years old.

John grew up in Perrysburg, OH, working at the family bakery and spending lots of time...

Feb 9, 2023

Linda G. Rockenfield, 70, of Catawba Island, Port Clinton Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio. She was born on August 28, 1952 in Washington D.C., the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (Weaver) Keesling, Jr..

Survivors include her husband, Robert, whom she was happily...

Feb 9, 2023

Everett J. Wells, age 71, of Perrysburg, passed away on February 9, 2023, following an 18-month battle with cancer. Everett was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 3, 1951. He attended Le Tourneau University and Greensburg Institute of Technology. He worked as a field service technician for Avery Dennison for 43 years.

Everett liked camping...

Feb 9, 2023

Cyril “Joe” Berger, Jr., also known as “Hollywood”, passed away peacefully in the company of his loving wife, Deborah, on February 9, 2023.

Joe was born July 27, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Cyril Sr. and Adeline (Rustick) Berger. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1968 and joined the United States Marine...

Feb 8, 2023

Marguarite “Rita” Moritz, 73, a long time Genoa resident, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 22, 1949, to John and Margaret (Strick) Lajti. She graduated from Clay High School in 1967 and attended nursing school where she earned her Licensed Practical...

Feb 8, 2023

Elroy “Butch” Helle, 91, of Williston, Ohio, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. He was born in Williston on November 6, 1931, one of eleven children to Arthur and Estella (Base) Helle. Butch married the former Cecylanne “Sue” (Overstreet) in Williston on March 14, 1970, and she preceded him in death on March 22, 2004....

Feb 8, 2023

Barbara Ann (Campbell) Metcalf, 88, passed away in the arms of her doting daughters and two sons on February 8, 2023. Barb was born on April 16, 1934, to Byron and Mildred (Holland) Campbell in Perrysburg. While attending Maumee High School, Barb met her beloved husband Richard “Dick” Metcalf. They married on January 19, 1952 and spent 57 years...

Feb 7, 2023

Anne (McCarthy) Barshel, age 90, of Sylvania, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital.

Anne was born October 23, 1932, in Utica, New York. She graduated from St. Ursula High School and, later in her life, attended Katherine Gibbs in Boston, Mass., where she studied secretarial.

Anne was best...

Feb 7, 2023

John S. Kilmer III, 78, a beloved retired Genoa High School teacher, counselor, coach, and friend, passed away on February 7, 2023, in Gulfport, MS, while on vacation with his wife, Kathy.

John was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 18, 1944, to John S. and Elizabeth A. (Zirkle) Kilmer, Jr. He graduated from Northmont High School...

Feb 6, 2023

Erika A. Mihlbauer, 48, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, after becoming ill 2 weeks ago. Erika was born in Oregon, Ohio to the late Roland and Kay (Dufendock) Elwing, on November 19, 1974. A lifelong Genoa resident, she attended and graduated from Genoa High School, class of 1992.

Erika met...

Feb 6, 2023

Charley T. Irick, 93, of Port Clinton, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the Ohio Veteran’s Home, Sandusky, OH, where he had been a resident for the past 8 years. He was born on September 1, 1929 in Port Clinton, to the late Frederick H. and Ellen (Hendrix) Irick. On May 7, 1952 in Philadelphia,...