Obituaries

Richard Drown

Richard Drown

Jan 19, 2026

Richard E. Drown, 79, formerly of California and Green Springs, OH passed away on January 19, 2026 at Elmwood at the Shawhan in Tiffin, OH. He was born on September 15, 1946 in Green Springs, OH the son of Howard and Enid (Sonner) Drown. Richard was a graduate of Green Springs High School.

Richard served in the...

Kathleen Sheidler

Kathleen Sheidler

Jan 18, 2026

Kathleen D. Sheidler, 73, of Green Springs, OH passed away at her home on January 18, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1952 in Tiffin, OH the daughter of Jack and Jean (Blue) Stiger. Kathy was a 1970 graduate of Old Fort High School and Vanguard Vocational School and received her real estate license from Terra State Community...

Calvin L. Hoffman

Calvin L. Hoffman

Jan 14, 2026

Calvin "Cal" L. Hoffman, 79, of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born on December 27, 1946 in Fremont, OH to Ivan and Evelyn (Berger) Hoffman. Cal was a 1965 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and then was drafted into the US Army during Vietnam War.

Cal married...

Larry L. Beck

Larry L. Beck

Jan 13, 2026

Larry L. Beck, 83, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont. Larry was born on June 27, 1942 to Virgil and Helen (Hetrick) Beck in Fremont, OH. He was a 1960 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Larry attended Columbus Business College. Larry served in the United States Army Reserve...

Laurie Christopher

Laurie Christopher

Jan 11, 2026

Laurie K. Christopher, 69, passed away after a short battle with cancer at Stein Hospice on Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was born on October 9, 1956 in Fremont, OH to Gladon and Kathleen (Durdel) Otermat.

Laurie worked for Russell's Flower Garden Center and Gifts for several years and retired in 2025. She had a deep appreciation...

Richard B. Burkett

Richard B. Burkett

Jan 8, 2026

Richard "Duke" B. Burkett, 91, of Fremont, OH passed away on January 8, 2026 at Valley View Health Campus in Fremont, OH surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 9, 1934, the son of Byron and Rosamond Ruth (Overmyer) Burkett. He was a 1952 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.

Duke married Janet Oesterle...

Sandra "Sandy" L. Beckley

Sandra "Sandy" L. Beckley

Jan 8, 2026

Sandra L. Beckley, 79, of Fremont, OH passed away on January 8, 2026 at Valley View Health Campus. She was born on July 7, 1946 in Fremont, OH the daughter of Charles and Althea (Bradshaw) Martin. Sandy was a 1964 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.

Sandy married Edward Beckley on June 8, 1975 in Fremont, OH...

Donna Thatcher

Donna Thatcher

Jan 7, 2026

Donna Rose Thatcher, 79, went home to her lord and savior Jesus Christ on January 7, 2026 surrounded by family at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio.

She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 7, 1946 to James Thomas "Tom" White and Algerine (Matthews) White.

She was a smart student, having skipped two grades and...

Arley Stewart

Arley Stewart

Jan 5, 2026

Arley Maynard Lane Stewart, 75, of Fremont, OH passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at his home. Arley was born on September 29, 1950 to Ralph and Rosa (Ricke) Stewart in Vandalia, IL. He was a 1968 Graduate of Vandalia Community High School. Arley married Marianne Good on October 4, 2003 in Las Vegas and she survives.

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Yolanda L. Simms

Yolanda L. Simms

Jan 4, 2026

Yolanda 'Binky" L. Simms, 50, of Fremont, OH passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Toledo ProMedica Hospital. She was born on June 4, 1975 in Fremont, OH to Theodore "Tony" Simms and Beverly (Scott) Simms. Binky was a 1994 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.

Binky was employed at several local businesses throughout her life....

Sandra Sloan

Sandra Sloan

Jan 3, 2026

Sandra Lynn Sloan, 78, of Clyde, OH passed away on January 3, 2026 at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont, OH. She was born on February 4, 1947 the daughter of Harold and Mercedes (Hofelich) Shearon. Sandy was a graduate of York High School.

Sandy celebrated fifty years of marriage with her husband, Michael Sloan, whom she married...

Bryan M. Diveto

Bryan M. Diveto

Jan 3, 2026

Bryan Michael DiVeto, 72, of Fremont, OH passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 surrounded by his family at home. He was born on September 25, 1953 in Glendale, CA to his Canadian parents, Hillard DiVeto and Phyllis (Mustard) DiVeto Wagner, where he always joked "made in America with Canadian parts." When Bryan was five years old, the family...

Jeffrey Miller

Jeffrey Miller

Jan 2, 2026

Jeffrey A. Miller, 66, of Fremont, OH passed away on January 2, 2026 at his home. He was born on August 15, 1959 in Bellevue, OH the son of Gerald and Betty Lou (Tiffany) Miller. Jeff was a 1977 graduate of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School.

Jeff married Robin Kiser on August 25, 1984 at Grace...

Wanda Nicholas

Wanda Nicholas

Jan 1, 2026

Wanda Sue Nicholas went home to the Lord on January 1, 2026 after 80 years of life impacting family and community. She was many things to many people beginning on December 26, 1945 in Carey, Ohio as the daughter of an orphan raised by the Franciscan nuns, John Maenle, who later became the Janitor of St. Joseph Parish and...

Matias "Chuy" Silvas Jr.

Matias "Chuy" Silvas Jr.

Dec 31, 2025

Matias "Chuy" Silvas Jr., 56, of Fremont, OH, previously of Fresno, CA passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2025. Chuy was born on April 8, 1969, in California to Matias Silvas Sr. and Sofia Hernandez. He was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in Fresno. Chuy married Melinda Moreno on July 8, 1995 at St. Joseph Catholic Church...

John W. Horner

John W. Horner

Dec 30, 2025

John "Johnny" W. Horner, 85, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born on March 5, 1940 to Verlin J. and Rosina (Renfro) Horner in Inman, VA. John served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1955. He married LaVonne Miller on April 2, 1958 in...

Michael S. Price

Michael S. Price

Dec 30, 2025

Michael Sherwood Price, 67, of Fremont, OH passed away on December 30, 2025 at his home. He was born in Fremont, OH on May 13, 1958 the son of Betty Price. Mike was a 1977 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.

Mike married Kimberly Jones on April 13, 1985 in Fremont, OH and she survives. He was...

Thomas Steinberger

Thomas Steinberger

Dec 27, 2025

Thomas A. Steinberger, 73, a lifelong resident of Ballville Township, passed away unexpectantly at his home on December 27, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1952 the son of Alexius and Bernadette (Poorman) Steinberger. He was educated in Green Springs, OH and graduated in 1971.

Tom married Debbie Beier on July 19, 1974 at St Mary...

Michael N. Zienta

Michael N. Zienta

Dec 25, 2025

Michael N. Zienta, 68, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 20, 1957 in Fremont, OH to Norbert and Patricia (Young) Zienta. Michael was a 1976 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.

Michael was a dedicated member of Grace Community Church, where...

Terry W. Westerman

Terry W. Westerman

Dec 25, 2025

Terry J. Westerman, 47, of Fremont, OH passed away on December 25, 2025 in Fremont, OH. He was born on November 11, 1978 in Roy, Utah the son of Betty Westerman.

Terry enjoyed singing, playing basketball, spending time with his family, going to church and deepening his relationship with God. He was a pillar of strength and...

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