Joseph A. Baker, 67, of Sandusky passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 in the Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy battle with leukemia. He was born June 20, 1951 in Sandusky to William and Mary (Trautman) Baker. Joe was a 1969 graduate of Sandusky High School. He retired in 2006 from the former New Departure-Hyatt, Division of General Motors, where he was employed for thirty-five plus years. Joe was a devoted member of AA and UAW Local 913. His family always came first, and he loved...

Anita E. (Smith) Klepper, of Sandusky, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, in Parkvue Health Care Center. Anita was born in Sandusky, Oct. 29, 1921, the daughter of Albert and Ida Smith. She graduated from Sandusky High School in 1939 and Sandusky Business College thereafter. She married Edmund C. Klepper May 1, 1942. She worked in the bath house at Cedar Point, as a secretary at Frankel’s, Plum Brook Ordnance Works, City Ice Company, and Harold Hill Insurance Agency, and then as a...

Dwain R. Smith, 72, of Sandusky passed away peacefully in the Stein Hospice Care Center following a lengthy illness. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in the Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.

Sandra L. Barnard, 80, of Sandusky passed away peacefully Monday, December 31, 2018 in the University Hospitals of Cleveland. She was born November 20, 1938 in Sandusky to the late Clifford and Marion (Roth) Sprau. Sandra attended Sandusky High School. She was a member of the former Salem United Methodist Church and had been attending Calvary Baptist Church, Sandusky. Prior to retirement, she was employed at the former Lutheran Memorial Home. Her hobbies included crocheting, camping,...

Donald J. Krafty, 82, residing in Sandusky, transitioned peacefully to his eternal rest early Monday morning, December 31, 2018 at OSU Medical Center surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Don was born on February 15, 1936 in Venice, Ohio to the late Samuel L. and Luella (Rader) Krafty. He attended St. Mary’s High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving honorably in the Korean War. On June 20, 1959 he married the love of his life, Grace Costantino,...

Barbara A. Neilson, 79, of Sandusky passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 20, 1939 to the late Roy and Ozelma (Sullivan) Dunlap in Tiffin, Ohio. Barbara was a member of the Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Gregg (Anna Smith) Norrup and Wes (Julie Hibbard) Norrup, both of Sandusky; one step daughter, Cindy Lee Hill of Las...

Virginia B. “Nana Ginny” Lippert, 98, of Sandusky, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at her daughter’s residence in Sandusky. She was born February 14,1920 to the late Theodore and Minnie (Ruthsatz) Gerold in Sandusky, and she attended Sandusky High School. Virginia was employed at Philco Corporation and OP Craft. Her hobbies included crocheting, playing cards, and watching her great grandkids. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Sandusky, the Supreme Daughters...

Thomas E. Karbler, 88, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, December 4, 2018 at the Stein Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 21, 1930 and was a 1948 graduate of Margaretta High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951-53. On June 2, 1957 he married Jean Hottmann and they enjoyed 61 years of marriage. Tom was a member of First Faith Community Church, Sandusky, Perseverance Lodge No. 329, F.&A.M., 32nd...

James “Jim” R. Meikle, 77, of Catawba Island and formerly of Sandusky passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. He was born June 26, 1941 in Sandusky to the late Robert E. and Betty E. (McDougal) Meikle. Jim was a 1959 graduate of Sandusky High School and had attended Kent State University. Jim’s career in the amusement and theme park industry began at the age of 14 at Cedar Point where with hard work he advanced to the...

Dale A. Schiefley, 73, of Sandusky passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. He was born March 4, 1945 to the late Alfred “Al” and Theda (Lewis) Schiefley in Sandusky. Dale was a 1963 graduate of Sandusky High School. He was a 40-year employee of the Sandusky plant Ford Motor Company, retiring in 2004. While working full time at Ford, Dale took over the Father & Son Tattoo Studio in 1968, founded by his father Al...