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 ...

Harry Lee Francis, Sr., of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed peacefully from this life on September 1, 2026.  He was born on May 20, 1935, in Washington, Pennsylvania. Harry went to Lorain High School and was a proud veteran, serving the Army from 1953 to 1955.  He had a long career in advertising, retiring from AT&T in 1996.  He enjoyed traveling (especially cruising with Marliese), writing and singing original songs, gardening and baking.  He and Marliese were ...

Joan Clare Elfers Kreimes of Sandusky, OH, passed away in her sleep on July 23, 2026, at the age of 95. Joan, known as Toni, was born on Kelleys Island, OH on April 2, 1931, the third of nine children, to Walter and Mary (Martin) Elfers. Toni enjoyed growing up on the Island and attending Estes School. Her family moved to Sandusky (Columbus Ave.) where Toni graduated from Sandusky High School in 1949. On April 22, 1950 she married Robert “Bob” Kreimes at Sts. Peter and Paul ...

Carol Ann (Graves) Hay, 86, of Ashland and formerly of Sandusky passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Bridge Hospice, Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay, Ohio. She was born on November 21, 1939, in Sandusky and was a 1957 graduate of Sandusky High School. Carol made many friends in school and always helped with the class reunions. She enjoyed attending her monthly class luncheons in Sandusky. Carol received her bachelor's degree from BGSU in teaching and her ...

Gary L Bath, 84, of Castalia passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026.   He was born on January 5, 1942, and retired from the Ford Motor Company, Sandusky plant after thirty-six years.  He was a proud member of the UAW, American Legion, The Sandusky Orioles, and the Eagles Club. His life's pleasures were fishing, ice fishing, swimming in his backyard pool, and spending time with his grandson.   He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years Dianne J. Bath (Fox) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...