Fredrick Henry Potter, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep from COVID on Wednesday January 19, 2022, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio. He was one of seven children born to Henry Sherman and Freda Frances Potter (nee Orr) on March 14, 1943, in Sandusky Ohio. He attended Sandusky High School and in 1962, Fred enlisted in the U.S. Airforce where he did electrical work on aircrafts. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1966. In civilian life, he...

Michael D. Ryan, Sr., 79, of Sandusky passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. He was born August 29, 1942, in Sandusky. Mike was employed at Stowe Woodward for thirty-seven years prior to his retirement. He had also worked at Cedar Point. He was a former member of the Sandusky Bay Pool League, loved his model trains and was a former roller-skater. He is survived by his five children, Tami Ryan-Shope of Nevada,...

Erica N. Stidham, 52, of Sandusky went to be with the Lord, passing away unexpectedly Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was born January 21, 1969, in Sandusky and was a 1987 graduate of Edison High School. She attended Heidelberg University in Tiffin. Erica worked at the Mobil Gas Station in Huron for many years. She found the greatest joy in life’s most important things: her faith, family, and friends. Indeed, her proudest accomplishment was being a mother and grandmother. Erica was...

Robert H. Schneider died January 4, 2022 at the age of 94. He was a former resident of Sandusky, Ohio. Prior to his death he moved to West Lafayette, Indiana in order to be near family after the death of his wife. He married Joanne Meckstroth on August 17, 1951. They were married for 64 years. She preceded him in death in 2015. He was a 1945 graduate of Sandusky High School. In 1948 he graduated from Bowling Green State University with a BS in Education where he was a founding member of...

Robert A. Rahrig, Sr., 74, of Monroeville passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 9, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 27, 1947, in Sandusky. Robert was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a cook while stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era. Following his return from service, he joined his father at the Ed Rahrig & Son Painting Company, which he later owned and operated. He was a member of the American Legion Post 547. He is survived by four children, Robert A. Rahrig, Jr....

Michael James Brandl died peacefully in his sleep on December 31, 2021, after a long illness.  He was born to Steve and Stella Brandl on October 1, 1950, in Akron, Ohio. He attended St. Anthony Grade School and Hoban High School and graduated in 1968. He joined the Navy in 1968. He was Honorably discharged in 1972. He spent most of his service in the Philippines and San Diego. After discharged from the service he returned to Akron, Ohio. He was employed by Chrysler auto plant in...

Jeffrey L. Doss, 67 of Monroeville, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at home. He was born June 29, 1954, to Cecil Doss and Ruby Ware in Danville, IL. Jeff was a proud veteran of the US Navy (1973-1977) and the US Merchant Service. He worked a variety of jobs on Air Force bases world-wide then at Solae in Bellevue, from which he retired. He married Mary (Molly) O'Sullivan on August 27, 1983, in Panama City, FL. He spent 15 years traveling the world with his wife and family as Molly...

West Moore Ruggles, 45, of rural Norwalk passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 20, 2021, at his home in Ridgefield Township. He was born May 6, 1976, in Sandusky to Warren and Susan (Moore) Ruggles. West was a 1994 graduate of Monroeville High School where he was valedictorian of his class, and was a National Merit Scholar finalist. Throughout his youth, he studied piano, and well as drawing/art. In 1998 he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Hillsdale College in Michigan, double majoring in...

Roy Howard "Butch" Billman, 69, of Bay View, died suddenly on December 13, 2021, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, and left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He was a beloved husband, father, Opa (grandfather), and history teacher at Firelands Christian Academy. Children knew that under his gruff exterior Roy was a big teddy bear. Roy was born July 5, 1952, in Sandusky to Howard and Jean Billman, where he attended Holy Angels Catholic School, and...

Matthew F. Harp, Jr., 86, of Sandusky passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. He was born February 13, 1935, in Sandusky to Matthew and Dorothy (Fitzthum) Harp, Sr. Matthew attended the former St. Mary’s Central Catholic Schools where he played football on a Hall of Fame team. He enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served from 1957-1959. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, he returned to Sandusky where he worked at the...