F. W. “Toney” Zahel, 98, of Castalia passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, in the Providence Care Center, one month after his 98th birthday. He was born on February 13, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio to Frank & Magdalena (Luntzer) Zahel. In his early childhood he lived in Golva, North Dakota.  He continued to stay in touch with his relatives in North Dakota. This experience shaped his love for that part of the country and his storytelling. Toney and Kathryn ...

Pauline Clara (Russell) Druckenmiller, 98, of Sandusky, passed away and into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Pauline grew up on the family farm in Groton Township, OH, the first of her siblings to be born in the hospital. She was a graduate of Sandusky High School and enjoyed her classes, especially math and spelling; that influenced her decision to attend Capital University and Bowling Green State University to become a teacher. Pauline taught elementary school for ...

Mildred F. “Millie” Miller, 101, of Monroeville passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on the night of February 20, 2026. Millie was born August 22, 1924, and was a graduate of Monroeville High School. She married Arden Miller on September 10, 1946, and enjoyed her life caring for her family and spending time outside in her yard and garden. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroeville. She is survived by her five children, Peggy (Jerry) ...

Robert B. “Bob” Klotz, 47, of Monroeville went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, February 15, 2026, following a battle with diabetes. He was born on July 8, 1978, in Sandusky and has lived in Monroeville his entire life. Bob was a 1996 graduate of Monroeville High School, where he played football and baseball, and was a member of the Debate Team and Chess Club. Bob worked for Tower Automotive/Autokiniton, in Bellevue for twenty-eight years. His passion was role ...

Elwood Meyers, 91, formerly of Hershey, Pennsylvania and Tucson, Arizona, entered eternal rest and went to sleep in Jesus on February 21, 2026, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio. Born to the late, Pauline (Gates) and Otto Meyers, Elwood was a devoted father to Stanley Meyers (Cathy) of Manheim, Pennsylvania He honorably served his country in the United States Army and the United States Air Force. However, Elwood considered his greatest calling to be serving King Jesus. He read ...

Clara Belle Williams 94, of Sandusky, formerly of Monroeville, Ohio, passed peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 18, 2026.  She was born October 29, 1931, in Oxford Township, Monroeville, Ohio. She was a 1951 graduate of Monroeville High School. She was employed by New Departure Hyatt Bearings, GM Division, where she retired in 1985, after 30 years of service. She loved her family so very much and absolutely loved spending time with them. ...

Norman C. Roeder, Sr, 89, of Norwalk and formerly of Monroeville passed away Thursday evening, February 12, 2026, at the Providence Care Center, Sandusky after a long, wonderful life. He was born September 26, 1936, in Norwalk and was a 1954 graduate of Monroeville High School where he played basketball. Norman was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1957-1959, stationed in Colorado, California, and Hawaii. He was employed as a meatcutter at various meat packing companies prior to his ...

The Lord welcomed our loving Virginia Sue Scheid into His open arms on Sunday, January 25, 2026, after a life filled with faith, family, and quiet strength. She was born on December 2, 1938, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to George A. and Etta A. Johnson. Sue graduated from Sandusky High School in 1957 and went on to build a life centered on love, service, and devotion to those around her. On February 11, 1961, Sue married the love of her life, Earl William Scheid, in a union that spanned nearly 60 ...

Alan Richard Miller, lovingly known to most simply as Al, passed away at 12:02 a.m. on January 24, 2026, leaving behind a trail of stories, laughter, and friendships that stretch far beyond any one room. He was 82 years old. Al was born on November 3, 1943, in New Stanton, Westmoreland Co., PA, to Albert L. Miller and Dorothy M. Miller (née Loucks). He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Albert “Bucky” Miller Jr., who passed away as a young child. A ...

David “Curly” Behrendsen passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2026. He was born on August 20, 1937, to Winnifred and Edgar Behrendsen in Sandusky, Ohio. David attended several schools, primarily in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1955. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving on active duty from September 1955 through September 1959. After his discharge, he explored several career paths before settling into ...