Obituaries
Carmen G. Lerma
Feb 6, 2025
Carmen Lerma, 96, formerly of Fremont, OH, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Huntsville, Ohio. She was born on September 29, 1928, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Trinidad and Natalia (Sierra) Gonzales.
Carmen was a woman of deep faith and unwavering strength. She was known for her loving and nurturing nature, always offering kindness and care to those around her....
James "Jim" A. Smith
Jan 29, 2025
James “Jim” A. Smith, 70, of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his home. Jim was born on April 20, 1954 to Donald H. and Stella (Schetter) Smith in Fremont, OH. Jim was a 1973 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and Vanguard Tech Center.
Jim worked as a body man in his...
Sondra K. Snodgrass
Jan 28, 2025
Sondra K. Snodgrass, 78, of Fremont, OH passed away on January 28, 2025 at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont, OH surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 14, 1946 the daughter of Donald and Goldie (Bear) Ruble. She was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Sondra married Jerry C. Snodgrass Sr. on March 6, 1964 and he...
Jack D. Zimmerman
Jan 22, 2025
Jack D. Zimmerman, 98, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton. Jack was born on October 30, 1926 to Galland “Tom” and Irene (Hampshere) Zimmerman in Fremont, OH . Jack was a 1944 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Jack served in the United States Navy from October 1944 to September...
Joyce A. Nowak
Jan 20, 2025
Joyce A. Nowak, 92 of Fremont, OH passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at St. Vincent Medical Center. She was born on February 12, 1932 in Fremont, OH to AJ and Josephine (Kessler) Fredericks. Joyce was a 1950 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Joyce married Lester C. Nowak Sr, on November 20, 1948 in Fremont, OH and he preceded...
Donald E. Martin Sr
Jan 10, 2025
Donald Elmer Martin, Sr, of Fremont, OH passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Bethesda Care Center. He was born on May 28, 1938 in Fremont, OH to Elmer and Ressa Bell (Runion) Martin. Don served in the US Army from 1956 to 1958 and was honorably discharged.
Donald worked as forklift driver for Whirlpool and retired after thirty years...
Christopher W. Vittitow
Jan 9, 2025
Christopher Wayne Vittitow, Sr., 61, of Fremont, OH passed away on January 9, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 21, 1963 in Bakersfield, CA the son of Thurman and Betty (Cook) Vittitow. He married Esmeralda Perez on August 31, 1987 in Kentucky and she survives.
Christopher enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, fishing and going to flea markets...
Janet M. Jones
Jan 8, 2025
Janet M. Jones, 90, passed away on January 8, 2024 at Bellevue Hospital. She was born on April 14, 1934 and was raised in Greenwich, OH. She enjoyed sewing beautiful fabrics into masterpieces, cooking many wonderful dishes and canning, where she preserved her favorites food.
Janet is survived by her daughter, Joanna Back, Greenwich, OH; grandchildren, Aaron (Renea) Back, Andrea Back,...
Ernst L. Hillenbrand
Jan 6, 2025
Ernst L. Hillenbrand, 89, of Fremont, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2025, with his loving wife, Carolyn, by his side. His remarkable life began in 1935 in Mainz, Germany, and was marked by love, light, passion, and compassion. To know Ernst was to love him, and his profound kindness and generosity left an indelible impact...
Lynne M. Abernathy
Jan 5, 2025
Lynne M. Abernathy, 66, of Clyde, OH passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Regional Medical Center in Toledo, OH. Lynne was born on March 11, 1958 to Lester Charles and Joyce Ann (Fredericks) Nowak in Fremont. She was a 1976 graduate of Old Fort High School. Lynne married Kenneth Abernathy on April 27, 1975 in Fremont...
Keith Lloyd Kuzma
Jan 4, 2025
Keith Lloyd Kuzma, 31 of Fremont died January 4th after a short illness but a long life of medical marvels. Keith was born on April 9th, 1993 in Oregon, Ohio to parents Pattee J Kuzma (nee Lloyd) and John P Kuzma. For the 31 years of his beautiful life Keith overcame many health challenges through sheer obstinance and the will...
Margaret Bates
Jan 3, 2025
Margaret Bates , 86, of Fremont, OH passed away on January 3, 2025 at her home in Fremont. Margaret was born on February 26, 1938 to Marcellus and Margaret (Brown) Lewis in Cumberland, MD. She attended Carver High School. She was a 1954 graduate of Allegheny High School.
Margaret moved to Cleveland and worked at Fred Harvey’s in the Terminal Tower...
Norbert Charles Widman
Jan 2, 2025
Norbert Charles (Norb) Widman, 83, of Yucca Valley, CA died on January 2, 2025. He is survived by his wife Sandra (Brunner) Widman; sons Robert (Lynnette) Widman of Mill Valley, CA; Michael (Sandra) Widman of Issaquah, WA; daughter Julie Widman of Chatsworth, CA; grandchildren Lukas and Ariel Antes, and Kaitlyn Widman; sister Kathleen Faist, Sylvania, Ohio; and many nieces and...
A'Keyan Michael Rey Bowling
Jan 2, 2025
A’Keyan Michael Rey Bowling passed away on January 2, 2025 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born on November 21, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital the son of Nevaeh Bowling.
A’Keyan is survived by is mother, Nevaeh (Ty’Xavier Conley) Bowling of Mansfield; grandfather, Cory Bowling of Fremont, OH; aunts and uncles, Tarian, Ta’Ron, Tiaja and Cordell Bowling, Jaxson Williams and Alijah...
Gerald “Jerry” E. Dohanos
Dec 31, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” E. Dohanos, 78, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH. He was born in Fremont, OH on October 27, 1946 to Andrew and Norma (Beckberger) Dohanos. Jerry was a 1966 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Jerry married Carol Brockschmidt on August 29, 1968 and she preceded him in death...
Burdette L. Kiser
Dec 31, 2024
Burdette L. Kiser, 93, of Fremont, OH passed away on December 31, 2024 at Bellevue Care Center. He is now at “the big bowling alley in the sky”. Burd was born on September 2, 1931 to Sardis F. And Viola E. (Lipstraw) Kiser in Fremont, OH. Burd was a 1949 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. He married Nettie Canterburry...
Thomas F. Wolf
Dec 29, 2024
Thomas F. Wolf, 96, of Fremont, OH passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 12, 1928 in Fremont, OH to Ollie and Irene (Burling) Wolf. Tom served in the US Airforce from 1948 to 1952 where he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant.
Tom...
Burkhart W. Tischler
Dec 28, 2024
Burkhart “Burk” W. Tischler, 86, of Fremont, OH passed away on December 28, 2024 at Valley View Health Campus. He was born on October 24, 1938 in Fremont, OH the son of Burkhart “Bill” and Mary Margaret (Rich) Tischler. Burk was a 1956 graduate of St. Joseph High School and received his degree in Finance and Commerce from Tiffin University....
Ronald and Susan Payne
Dec 27, 2024
Ronald Alan Payne, 73 and Susan Marie Payne, 63 both of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2024. Ron was born on October 5, 1951 in Tiffin, OH the son of Wesely and Bernice (Straub) Payne. Ron attended Tiffin Columbian High School. Ron served in the US Marine Corps and worked in union construction for many years until...
John A. Stull Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
John A. Stull, 66, of Fremont, OH passed away on December 26, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 13, 1958 in Fremont, OH the son of John A. and Beverly A. (Slane) Stull, Sr. He was a 1976 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
John worked at H.J. Heinz for forty years until he retired in 2017. He...
