John Frederick Schott succumbed to COVID 19 at the age of 87 on May 28, 2020. John was born in Zanesville, OH on June 24, 1932. He was the owner and operator of the Westview Grill with his mother Florentine Krofft. He was a graduate of St. Thomas High School in Zanesville and served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 as a supply sergeant in the Armored Division. He was also a licensed insurance salesman and real estate agent in the Toledo area. John was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and...

William A. “Bill” Nemeth, Sr., 86, of Sandusky passed away peacefully Sunday, May 17, 2020 in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. He was born October 21, 1933 to Fred and Anna (Kish) Nemeth in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a 1952 graduate of Lakewood High School. Bill proudly enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1952 and was honored to have served on the front lines as a gunner during the Korean War until 1955. Bill was raised in Cleveland during the depression and knew the...

Farewell to our beloved brother! Eddy Keegan May 22, 1943 May 29, 2020 Thank you to all the caregivers associated with the Veterans administration over the last 50 years and especially to The Ohio Veterans home in Sandusky, you adopted Eddy as your brother, we are eternally grateful! Eddy always had that great smile and wonderful laughter! He was a 5 year ,Decorated Army combat veteran ,and Patriot serving in Vietnam! Your 50 year struggle is over! Onward to your heavenly home with Jesus...

Russell A. Knisely, 71, of Sandusky, OH passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, OH. He was born August 20, 1948 in Sandusky, OH and was a 1967 graduate of Sandusky High School. Russell earned his Associates Degree from BGSU, Firelands Campus. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam Era, serving in Saigon.  Russell was employed at various jobs over the years and following retirement he was a carrier for the Sandusky...

  On May 23, 2020 Joseph Verib, long time resident of Parma, Ohio, passed peacefully away in his sleep. Joe was born on October 13,1918, as WWI came to an end, in Forest City, PA. to Michael and Anna (Warhola). One of eleven children of a coal miner, he graduated from Forest City High School in 1937, no small feat at the time and endured the Great Depression. Joe served in the Army in the Burma Theater stationed in India during WWII and spoke of his “cruise” around the...

Juanita A. Ries, 96, of Monroeville passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22, 2020 surrounded by her loving family in The Willows at Bellevue. She was born December 12, 1923 in Monroeville. Juanita was a member of the Congregational Community United Church of Christ. She was employed at GE in Bellevue and retired after thirty-three years. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Ronald “Butch”) Sparks of Monroeville and Jean Ries of Bellevue; nine grandchildren, fourteen...

Loraine M. Arnold, 84, of Port Clinton passed away peacefully Friday, April 17, 2020 in the Edgewood Manor Nursing Center, Port Clinton. She was born May 28, 1935 in Fostoria, Ohio. She was a former member of Women of the Moose, Bay View, Ohio. Loraine enjoyed her life in Florida and was employed as a cashier in Leesburg, FL for many years. She loved anything related to the “Boy in the Boot” and her favorite song was “Proud to be an American” by Lee Greenwood. She...

Patricia A. Stout, 88, of Sandusky passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, April 12, 2020, at her home in Sandusky. Pat was born July 13, 1931. She was a 1949 graduate of Sandusky High School and attended college at Ohio University. She worked for the Sandusky Public School System in a number of administration positions until she retired as the Office Manager from the Adult Education Department. She was a lifelong member of First Faith Community Church, Sandusky. Pat liked such things...

Lowell Gramstad died peacefully, Friday, April 10, 2020 at the Veteran's Home in Sandusky, Ohio at the age of 93, where he was cared for and encouraged by a loving staff who esteemed their veterans.  Our family owes the staff there an immeasurable debt of gratitude for which we will ever be grateful. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 25, 1926, to Lloyd and Emma (Borswold) Gramstad he was married to Ernestine Bandy Gramstad for over 50 years, who preceded him in death. He is...

Susan C. (McGookey) Klohn, 68, of Sandusky passed away peacefully late Tuesday evening, April 7, 2020, in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky following a brief illness. She was born February 28, 1952 and was a 1970 graduate of Sandusky High School, where she was a proud member of the SHS A Cappella Choir. Susan attended BGSU Firelands for her first two years of college, then transferred to BGSU Main Campus. She received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in...