Thomas “Tom” Eugene Duryea born December 1945, formerly of Findlay, Ohio went to be with his Savior on Tuesday February 11th, 2020. He graduated from Findlay High School in 1964. Tom entered the US Air Force on “the buddy system” with classmates in January of 1965. After basic training in Texas he spent 3 years state side until he was sent to Udorn and then Takhli, Thailand in 1967. He was a Crew Chief mechanic on the Douglas B-66 Destroyer and McDonnell F-101's....

On February 19, 2020, Gloria Beck was loved into heaven.  Born to Joseph and Irene Wagner on June 7, 1931 in Sandusky, Ohio, Gloria attended the Sandusky schools.  Jokingly referring to herself as a 49er, she graduated from Sandusky High School in 1949. Having lived through the Great Depression, Gloria spent many years of her childhood with different relatives in order to ease the financial burden on her parents.  She spoke often of packing a lunch and walking for miles with...

Marilyn Ann (Hay) Gravenhorst, 71, passed away after a yearlong battle with cancer, on February 17, 2020 while surrounded by her family. She was born on June 28, 1948 to Raymond John Hay and Edna Marie (Dick) Hay in Norwalk Ohio. Marilyn attended St. Sebastian's Grade School in Bismark and was a 1966 graduate of Attica High School. In September 1969, she married James Gravenhorst, and they recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Marilyn lived a full life as a loving wife,...

John P. Scheetz, 82, formerly of Vermilion passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in the Ohio Veterans Home. He was born to Louie and Evelyn (Bowers) Scheetz on March 4, 1937 in Mansfield, Ohio. John joined the U.S. Navy in 1954 and served honorably until 1957. In 1958 he re-enlisted into the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1962. John was retired from the former Preston Trucking Company out of Mansfield. He was a life member of the VFW Post 7576 and a member of...

Robert D. Sharp, 69, of Sandusky passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 3, 2020 at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be announced later. Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, is entrusted with arrangements.  

Gary N. Hooper, 79, of Norwalk and formerly of Monroeville passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2020 in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. He was born August 27, 1940 in Seco, Kentucky and attended Millersburg Military Institute. Gary was a 1958 graduate of Jenkins High School, Jenkins, KY. He received his bachelor’s degree from Morehead State University, Morehead, KY. Gary was employed for thirty-three years at Monroeville High School, retiring in 1998. Prior to this, he...

Lawrence Michael Pensis, 72, of Sandusky and formerly of Dillonvale, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky. He was born June 29, 1947 to the late Henry and Helen (Miller) Pensis, Jr. He was a graduate of Dillonvale High School. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War where he became a two-time recipient of the Purple Heart. He later worked for the Department of Defense at the National Defense University. He was an...

James R. “Jim” Mitchell, 70, of Franklin, TN and formerly of Sandusky passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. He was born May 26, 1949 in Urbana, Ohio and had lived in Sandusky most of his life. Jim was a 1967 graduate of Sandusky High School. While living in Sandusky, Jim was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was employed at the former New Departure-Hyatt, Division of General Motors before moving to the Saturn plant in...

Gurdon F. Bores, 95, of Monroeville passed away peacefully Friday, January 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1925, in the little country home south of Norwalk on the corner of the west side of Route 61 and the south side of Settlement Road near St. Alphonsus Church, at 3:30 AM, to Alex and Anna (Lawrence) Bores. He became a catholic at St. Alphonsus parish after his baptism several days later by Fr. Hasenburg and given the name Gurdon Francis Bores. He attended St....

David R. Golden, 72, of Sandusky passed away peacefully, embraced within the arms of his family, Thursday, January 16, 2020 in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky following a brief illness. He was born August 25, 1947 in Sandusky and was a 1965 graduate of Sandusky High School. David earned his Associates Degree from Terra Technical College. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and the Sandusky County Kin Hunters. David worked in retail management for several retailers...