Mary Jane (Meckstroth) Ritter, 84, of Sandusky, died March 19, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky following a brief illness. She resided at The Commons of Providence. She was born August 7, 1935, in Sandusky, Ohio. Mary Jane graduated from Sandusky High School and earned her R.N. at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Upon graduation, she was a nurse in the pediatric medicine offices of Dr. Seiler and Dr. Lavender until she married James M. Ritter in 1959.  Mary Jane...

Ociejean Stidham, 82, of Sandusky and formerly of Castalia went to be with the Lord and her family in Heaven on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. To say Ociejean was a remarkable woman would sell her short. She was born August 23, 1937 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia and was very proud of receiving her GED in 1977 from Sandusky High School. For over 50 years her Christian journey included attending Bethel Alliance Church, Grace Church of God, and...

Frederick L. Walters, 71. a resident of the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky and formerly of Galion passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky following a brief illness. He was born March 5, 1948 to Fred & Evelyn (McCleese) Walters in Ironton, Ohio and was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era.  Buck, as he was known by his friends, was employed as a welder at Peabody International Corp in Galion for many years.  He then...

Barbara Faith Mears passed away at The Meadows at Osborn Park on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born in Sandusky on August 7, 1939 to Frank and Thelma (Watzel) Mears. Barb was a 1958 graduate of Sandusky High School. She started working at the American Crayon Company in 1959 and continued to work there until she retired about 40 years later. When Barbara started working at the American Crayon, she met Rita Rengel, who was Barb’s best friend throughout her life. Rita visited Barb at...

Edward R. Slupski, 66, a resident of the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky and formerly of Cleveland passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 13, 1954 in Cleveland to Edward J. and Wanda (Zedeski) Slupski. Ed was a decorated U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era. He was an avid outdoorsman and golfer. Edward spent his career as a truck driver. He is survived by one sister, Ellen (Dennis) Tucker; one niece, one nephew, other relatives and friends. He...

Thomas “Tom” Eugene Duryea born December 1945, formerly of Findlay, Ohio went to be with his Savior on Tuesday February 11th, 2020. He graduated from Findlay High School in 1964. Tom entered the US Air Force on “the buddy system” with classmates in January of 1965. After basic training in Texas he spent 3 years state side until he was sent to Udorn and then Takhli, Thailand in 1967. He was a Crew Chief mechanic on the Douglas B-66 Destroyer and McDonnell F-101's....

Harold C. Rothermel, M.D., 97, formerly of Sandusky passed away peacefully Friday, February 28, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born October 3, 1922 to John & Laura (McDonald) Rothermel in Centerville, Indiana.  Dr. Rothermel obtained an undergraduate degree from Earlham College and subsequently earned his M.D at the University of Cincinnati.  After practicing general medicine for ten years in Middletown, Ohio, he did a psychiatric residency at the Medical College of...

John P. Scheetz, 82, formerly of Vermilion passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in the Ohio Veterans Home. He was born to Louie and Evelyn (Bowers) Scheetz on March 4, 1937 in Mansfield, Ohio. John joined the U.S. Navy in 1954 and served honorably until 1957. In 1958 he re-enlisted into the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1962. John was retired from the former Preston Trucking Company out of Mansfield. He was a life member of the VFW Post 7576 and a member of...

Robert D. Sharp, 69, of Sandusky passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 3, 2020 at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be announced later. Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, is entrusted with arrangements.  

Lawrence Michael Pensis, 72, of Sandusky and formerly of Dillonvale, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky. He was born June 29, 1947 to the late Henry and Helen (Miller) Pensis, Jr. He was a graduate of Dillonvale High School. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War where he became a two-time recipient of the Purple Heart. He later worked for the Department of Defense at the National Defense University. He was an...