Edward J. Palmer, 74, of Sandusky passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. He was born on August 2, 1951, in Fremont and served in the United States Marine Corps. He was blessed to have lived his final years surrounded by other heroic veterans at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Palmer; four children, nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, seven sisters, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence ...

Raymond E. “Gabby” Gerber, 91, of Monroeville passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in the Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Norwalk. Ray was born on June 22, 1935, in Monroeville to the late Cletus and Monica (Leis) Gerber. He was raised in a tight-knit family and throughout his life carried out the values of family and hard work instilled in him by his parents. He graduated from Monroeville High School in 1953 and dedicated his life to his craft as a skilled cement ...

Richard R. “Dick” Reser, 95, of Monroeville passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2026, at his residence. He was born September 2, 1930, in Piqua, Ohio and was a 1948 graduate of Monroeville High School. Dick was also a graduate of Tri State University, where he received his degree in business management. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Dick was employed at EHOVE Career Center where he taught Office Specialist classes. He had also taught in the Monroeville and South Central school ...

Florence M. Seckman, 101.6 years old, of Sandusky, OH quietly went into the arms of her dear Saviour Jesus Christ the morning of June 11, 2026, while recovering at Providence Health Care Center from a fall in her home. Born in Boston, PA on December 24, 1924, to Lawrence and Emma Claire Laverne Jennings, she was one of 5 children. They all preceded her in death, Her oldest sister and best traveling buddy, Winifred LaVerne Schoewe, and her brothers: David, Charles, & Lowry Jennings. She ...

Paul D. Schnittker, 69, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, passed away on May 29, 2026, surrounded by his family, following a year-long battle with cancer. Born on July 19, 1956, in Sandusky, Ohio, Paul graduated from Sandusky High School. He dedicated his life to law enforcement in Erie County, embarking on a career that spanned over 35 years. Throughout his decades of service, Paul worked across multiple teams, including the Sheriff’s Department, the Erie County Drug Task Force, and the Erie ...

Judith Jean (Souter) Blackwood passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by her family who were the center of her life. Judy was a woman of remarkable kindness, humility, and unwavering devotion to her family. Her greatest joy and purpose were found in being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and caregiver. She selflessly and sacrificially devoted herself to the daily care and well-being of her beloved son, Scott, while also nurturing and supporting her daughters through ...

Joann Agnes (Gates) Showalter, 86, of Monroeville passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, following a brief illness. She was born to Raymond and Marie (Martin) Gates on May 28, 1940, in Havana, Ohio. She was a graduate of Attica High School. She married Faydean “Gus” Showalter on June 27, 1964. Jo was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she had worked for many years. She loved gardening, baking, canning, and trips to Amish Country. She especially loved a cold Pepsi and a ...

Allen W. Kidd, 84, of Sandusky passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Reserve Care Stein Hospice, Sandusky. Allen was born in Huron, Ohio on January 18, 1942, to Kenneth and Eleanor (Silcox) Kidd. Allen graduated from Huron High School in 1960. He was a veteran of the Air Force and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War from 1960-1968. He was employed as a Teamsters long-haul truck driver for over thirty years. Allen was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and ...

Melanie Ann Paul passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at her residence following a sudden illness. She was born March 10, 1979, in Cleveland and was a top ten graduate of her Margaretta High School class. Melanie had a degree in Social Work from Mount Vernon Nazarene College. She sang in a choral group, The Trebles, during her college years. Social justice was a passionate cause of Melanie’s. One of her favorite memories was when she went on a mission trip to New York City while she ...

Richard Schwan, age 87, passed away at home after a life deeply rooted in faith, hard work, service, and devotion to those he loved most. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer, carrying the values of service, honor, and duty with him throughout his life. He was a member of the American Legion and the Farm Bureau, where he built lasting friendships and shared in a strong sense of community. Born with a deep love for the land, Richard, a ...