Robert “Bob” B. Springstead, Jr., age 93, of Sandusky passed away on September 23, 2022, following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 17, 1929, to Robert Bruce and Edna (Sharp) Springstead. He was a lifelong resident of Sandusky, graduating from Sandusky High School in 1948. Bob worked at New Departure Hyatt, the General Motors plant, for 43 plus years, retiring in 1992. He was an avid musician, playing trombone in several bands, including “Four Notes Plus...

David “Dave” T. Bauer, 85, of Castalia passed away Sunday morning September 25, 2022, in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. He was born October 27, 1936, in Sandusky and was a 1954 graduate of St. Mary’s Central Catholic School, Sandusky. He was a journeyman pipefitter for Local Union 42. Dave had worked at the Ford Motor Company for fifteen years, retiring in 2002. He was a member of the WLEC Sports Team, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Margaretta...

Timothy D. “Tim” Mead, Sr., 62, of Monroeville passed away Wednesday evening, September 14, 2022, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky following a brief illness. He was born October 13, 1959, in Norwalk and had attended Monroeville Schools. Tim was a U.S. Army veteran and had been employed at Walmart in Norwalk for fourteen years. In his younger days, Tim played softball and enjoyed fishing and ghostbusting (LOL). Tim also was an avid Cleveland Browns and Michigan...

Ben W. Buser, 82, of Sandusky passed away on September 16, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1940, in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Ben and Wildred (Martin) Buser, Sr. He is a graduate of Sandusky High School, Class of 1958. Ben was a Professional Land Surveyor from 1970 until closing Buser Surveying in 2016. He was employed at the City of Sandusky Engineering Department for over 30 years. Ben was a member of the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio, Science Lodge No. 50, F.&A.M., 32°...

Robert H. “Bob” Stacker, 71, of Monroeville passed away peacefully Sunday morning September 4, 2022, in the Bellevue Care Center. He was born March 12, 1951, in Norwalk and was a 1969 graduate of Monroeville High School. Bob was a lifelong self-employed farmer and had also worked for Wensink Farms and Homan Transportation both in Monroeville. He is survived by his brother, John Stacker of Monroeville, numerous cousins, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his...

Janet R. Dickman, 84, of Bay View passed away, Thursday, August 11, 2022, at her daughter’s residence following a brief illness. She was born July 15, 1938, in Sandusky and was a 1956 graduate of Margaretta High School. Janet worked many years for Decko Products, Sandusky. Her hobbies included traveling, gardening, crocheting, and wood puzzles. She is survived by two daughters, Catherine (Donald) Platte and Diana (Mike) Frantz, both of Sandusky; eight grandchildren, ten great...

Shirley Good, 87, of Sandusky passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side Thursday August 11. She was born on November 22, 1934, in Sandusky, OH. She was the second child of three children of Dorothy and Reuben Brownell. Next to her God she loved her husband, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren with her whole heart. Surviving are her Children, Karen (Jim) Bennett, Jim (Chung) Goodykoontz and Kathy (Mark) Pisarsky, also her brother, David Reuben Brownell, Grand...

Monte C. Hibbard, 51, of Berlin Heights died unexpectedly Friday, August 5, 2022, in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. He was born February 22, 1971, in Sandusky and was a 1989 graduate of Edison High School. Monte was previously employed for fifteen years at BFI. Since then, he has farmed and worked construction. His hobbies included spending time with his family and doing yard work. He is survived by one son, Tyler (Claudia) Hibbard of Norwalk; two grandchildren, Kamila,...

Alvin Dean Rogers Sr. AKA “Al” departed this life on July 26, 2022, after battling a long-term illness in his Sandusky, Ohio home. Al was born August 26,1953, in Kemper County Mississippi, to Mother, Lola Batts and Father, Clarence Rogers Sr. Pensacola, Florida would become the place Alvin called "Home" after the family relocated. His living siblings Ada, Clarence, Norman, (Pensacola FL.) His siblings Wydell, Lawrence, Bertha, and Jean preceded him in death. He is...

James T. “Zoomie” Gow, 65, of Huron passed away peacefully Monday, June 27, 2022, at his residence. He was born December 9, 1956, in Newton, Massachusetts and was a 1974 graduate of Huron High School.  Zoomie was employed at Precision Body Shop, Sandusky prior to his retirement. He was known throughout the area for his work on corvettes and many other classic cars and hot rods. His goal was to salvage everything and be able to fix anything with four wheels.  Jim also...