Benoit “Ben” Schneider, 96, passed away in his sleep on Monday, October 12, where he lived with his daughter in Gainesville, FL.   He was born on January 7, 1930, in Perrysburg, Ohio and raised in Waterville, Ohio.  He graduated from Bowling Green State University where he majored in chemistry and was then drafted into the Korean War.  A chance encounter after basic training led to him being assigned to teach petroleum analysis, which ignited his lifelong ...

Richard O. Libbee passed away on August 28, 2026, at home after a long illness. He was born on January 6, 1950, in Norwalk, Ohio to Owen “Bud” and Berldine Libbee. He married his wife of fifty-three years Judy (Homan) Libbee on December 1, 1972. Rich retired from General Motors after thirty years. He also worked for many years at Summit Motor Sports. Rich was a long-time volunteer for Firelands Rails to Trails, Lefty Grove baseball, the VFW Auxiliary and Junior Achievement. He ...

Robert J. “Bob” Whitacre, 67, of Monroeville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his residence surrounded by the love of his family. Bob was born on July 31, 1959, and lived a life defined by hard work, honesty, laughter, and an unwavering love for his family and community. He began his working life at a young age, alongside his dad, uncle, and other family members at Fisher’s Meat Market. He later worked at Gardner’s SuperValu until 1989, when ...

Daniel T Dillon, resident of the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio, left this world to be with his heavenly Father on Monday October 5, 2026. He was born on July 11, 1955, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dan attended High School in Canal Winchester, Ohio and graduated in 1973. He entered the United States Navy in 1975 and served as a cryptologist holding high security clearances until his honorable discharge in 1981. Dan was stationed in Misawa, Japan and overseas in the Philippines; a ...

Fatima B. Justi, 81, of Sandusky passed away Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. She was born on January 15, 1945, in Morocco and came to the United States in 1974. Fatima had worked in housekeeping at Cedar Point prior to her retirement. She is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Jim Justi; one daughter, Hakima Nasim of Morocco; three granddaughters, Rajae, Khaoula, and Fatima-Zahra, all of Morocco; one brother-in-law, Jeffery (Kristi) ...

Bonnie L. Marquardt, 74, of Norwalk passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026. She was born on December 8, 1951, in Sandusky, Ohio. Bonnie never met a stranger and was always ready for a good conversation over a cup of coffee. She had a special love for children and took great joy in cheering them on, especially around the horse arena. To Bonnie, every child was her “baby”, and she made each one feel loved, supported, and important. Her kindness, encouragement, and welcoming ...

Sophie C. Knauer, 87, of Sandusky passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born May 29, 1939, in Sandusky and was a 1957 Sandusky High School graduate. She was employed at Perkins High School as an assistant to the Treasurer for thirty-five plus years.  Following her retirement, she volunteered at Firelands Hospital for twenty years.  Her hobbies include puzzles, feeding the birds and squirrels, cooking, and baking ...

Dorothy L. Konst, age 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 16, 2026. She was born in Lyme township to Frank and Edna (Herner) Sherman on April 12, 1927. A life- long resident of Bellevue, she graduated from Bellevue High School in 1945. She married Frank H. Konst on June 16, 1946. Dorothy was a lifetime employee of GE, working at the Bellevue Lamp Plant until it’s closing in 1985. She was a fifty-year member of the Althea Chapter 438 of the Ohio Eastern Star. Dorothy was ...

Timothy Eldon Smith, 59, of Monroeville died early Tuesday morning September 8, 2026, at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton following a brief illness. He was born on August 22, 1967, in Norwalk and lived in Monroeville for many years, before moving to Norwalk in 2014. He attended Christie Lane School & Workshop and The Link-Huron, in Norwalk. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroeville, where he proudly served mass for many years. He was a member of the Christie Lane ...

Edward Robert “Bob” Griffin, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Ames Family Hospice House, Westlake. Bob was born on November 29, 1933, in Brighton, New York. He was a United States Navy veteran, proudly serving for four years. He was a proud business owner of Mr. Mat and was affectionately known to many as “Mr. Mat”. Bob was known throughout his life for his strong work ethic and independence. He was a devout Catholic, and his faith was ...