Obituaries
Donna M. Thompson
Nov 20, 2019
Donna M. Thompson, 81, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 27, 1938 in Sycamore, OH to Clarence and Opal (Heavlin) Thompson.Donna was a waitress at numerous restaurants in Fremont and retired from Wal-Mart at age seventy-five. Donna attended Grace Community Church and enjoyed baking and sharing her...
Thomas Harvey Leeth
Nov 20, 2019
Thomas Harvey Leeth, 72, of Fremont, OH passed away un-expectantly on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. He was born November 18, 1947 in Kenton, OH, to John and Mary (Musgrave) Leeth. He was a 1965 graduate of Riverdale High School.Tom served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS WASP. He also served six...
Harry L. Miller
Nov 19, 2019
Harry L. Miller, 77, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, OH. He was born April 30, 1942 in Woodville Township to Floyd D. and Inez (McDonald) Miller.Harry served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963 and was awarded the Medal of Occupation Germany. He also received the...
Robert H. Lorenz “Bob”
Nov 19, 2019
Robert “Bob” H. Lorenz, 95, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was born on September 29, 1924 in Fremont, the son of Robert C. and Hallie (Mutchler) Lorenz. He was a 1944 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and attended the Ringling School of Art in...
Pearlie M. Heidelburg
Nov 14, 2019
Pearlie M. Heidelburg, 74 years old of Columbus, OH transitioned to glory Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Grant Medical Center. She was born October 21, 1945 in Jones County, MS., the daughter of Hardy Heidelburg and Minnie Lee (Lindsey) Heidelburg. She retired from Wooddall (LOF Plastics) in Fremont, OH where she worked as an IMO Assembler. She also worked Swan...
Joyce R. Knight
Nov 14, 2019
Joyce R. Knight, 91, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont. She was born in Fostoria, OH to Clarence E. and Amelia C. (Mertel) Reinhard. She was a 1945 graduate of Hopewell-Louden High School.Joyce married Howard A. Knight on October 19, 1947 and he preceded her in death on November 6,...
Thomas F. Claar
Nov 11, 2019
Thomas F. Claar, 87, of Clyde, OH passed away one Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Willows in Bellevue, OH. He was born on January 13, 1932 in Fremont, OH to Charles and Helen (Steiger) Claar.Thomas served in the U.S. Airforce from 1951 to 1953 and was honorably discharged. He married Iris I. Reiter on August 8, 1953 in Austin,...
Leroy Bartlett
Nov 9, 2019
Leroy Bartlett, 69 of Fremont, OH passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH. He was born on December 9, 1949 in Latcha, OH to Ernest and Edith (Stoner) Bartlett.Leroy worked for Woodville Auto Parts for forty years and retired in 2006. He was a former member of the Fremont Eagles. Leroy enjoyed fishing, drinking...
Justin J. Martin “Dude”
Nov 8, 2019
Justin “Dude” J. Martin, 34, of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born on February 11, 1985 in Fremont, the son of Timothy and Melinda (Lieske) Martin. He was a 2003 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and received an Associate Degree from Terra State Community College.Justin was presently working as a maintenance supervisor/facilitator...
Pauline Swartz
Nov 8, 2019
Pauline “Winkie” Swartz, 89, of Green Springs, OH passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital in Fremont, OH. She was born on August 20, 1930 in Rising Sun to Humphrey and Gertrude (Nighswander) Nycum.Pauline married Ralph Swartz in September of 1948 in Green Springs, OH and he preceded her in death in 1994. Pauline was a...
Robert E. Ward, Sr.
Nov 5, 2019
Robert E. Ward, Sr., 87, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH. He was born September 13, 1932 on Greenwood Mountain in Lawton, WV to Porter Fields and Layuna (Call) Ward. He received his GED and continued his education at Heidelburg University in Tiffin, OH.Bob served in the U.S. Navy during...
Dorothy Gnepper
Nov 4, 2019
Dorothy Gnepper, 89, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019 at the Rutherford House. She was born June 5, 1930 in Clarksburg, WV to Earl and Blanche (Griffith) Sutton. She was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School.Dorothy married George McAfee, Sr. on April 3, 1947 and he preceded her in death on June 29, 1977. She...
Salle M. Helle
Nov 4, 2019
Sally M. Helle, 91, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 4, 2019. She was born January 6, 1928 in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of Harry and Marie (Weaver) McLaughlin. She was a 1946 graduate of South High School in Youngstown, OH.Sally married Gene Helle on September 25, 1960 and he preceded her in death...
Alan C. Walker
Nov 3, 2019
Alan C. Walker, 62, of Fremont, OH passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Countryside Manor. He was born on April 19, 1957 in Fremont, the son of Richard and Wilma (Geldin) Walker. He was a 1975 graduate of Fremont, Ross High School.Alan was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for twenty years. He was a member...
James F. Ginnever, Sr.
Oct 28, 2019
James “Jim” F. Ginnever, Sr., 93, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Valley View Health Campus. He was born on September 16, 1926 in Clyde, OH to John and Eva (Zieber) Ginnever. He attended Republic High School and graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1944.Jim served in the U.S. Army, 160th Infantry Regiment,...
Diana L. Thomson “Nasty”
Oct 24, 2019
Diana L. “Nasty” Thomson, 56, of Green Springs, OH passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, OH. She was born October 22, 1963 in Fremont to Robert Arter and Sharon (Davis) Greiner. She was a 1981 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.Nasty married Greg Thomson on June 9, 1989 in Fremont. She was...
Margaret Ann Callendar “Maggie”
Oct 23, 2019
Margaret “Maggie” Ann Callendar, 93, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Valley View Health Campus. She was born on October 29, 1925 in Clyde, OH, the daughter of Seraphin G. and Florence Irene (Franks) Horn. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School.Maggie married Richard “Dick” Callendar, Sr. and he preceded her in...
Willie L. Norwood, Sr.
Oct 22, 2019
Willie L. Norwood, Sr., 54, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1965 in Mississippi to Herman Norwood and Cora (Lofton) Norwood. He was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School.Willie worked at Sunny Farms Landfill in Fostoria. He was a Baltimore Ravens fan and enjoyed fishing...
Beverly M. Passante
Oct 21, 2019
Beverly M. Passante, 85, of Fremont, OH passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Autumnwood Care Center in Tiffin, OH. She was born on April 6, 1934 in Toledo, OH to Martin and Elizabeth (Thomas) Sheeley. She was a 1951 graduate of Lyons High School.Beverly married Anthony Passante on May 10, 1960 in Toledo, OH and he preceded her...
Bill G. Hensley
Oct 17, 2019
Bill G. Hensley, 75, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. He was born April 1, 1944 in Greenville, TN to Logan and Anna Mae (Tittle) Hensley.Bill married Kurtis Fritz on July 19, 1966 in Michigan. He was a machinist and toolmaker at Cal Van Tools for thirteen years. Bill loved working on...
