David Jumper, 68, originally of Tiffin passed peacefully Thursday, November 10, 2022. He was born November 30, 1953, to parents Dale and Etho Jumper and is survived by his sister, Alice Black (Tucson, AZ). David graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1971. He attended college for several years in Michigan on a cross-country scholarship. Returning to Tiffin, he followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the Navy in 1974 and served for 20 years.  He returned to Tiffin...

Hallie A. Wade, 67, of Sandusky passed away peacefully Saturday, November 5, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born June 25, 1955, in Sandusky and was a 1973 graduate of the former St. Mary’s Central Catholic High School. In 1983, Hallie graduated from the Sandusky School of Nursing as an LPN. She was employed at many of the area nursing homes over the years. Hallie’s hobbies included gardening, crafts, antiquing, and spending time with family and friends. She has...

Harlan P. “Pat” Dougan, 84, of Sandusky and formerly of Bay Village, OH passed away Wednesday October 26, 2022, at the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. He was born February 7, 1938, in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Harborcreek High School. He joined the Coast Guard from 1960 to 1964 and was discharged in Seattle, Washington, where he ran a service station. He moved his family to Bay Village, OH in in 1970 where he lived most of his life. He worked...

James T. Fritz, Jr., 55, of Sandusky passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, in the Stein Hospice Care Center. He was born September 7, 1967, in Sandusky and had attended Sandusky High School. James enjoyed NASCAR, camping, traveling with his best friend, and being “Pawpaw” to his grandchildren. He was a social butterfly and became quick friends to everyone he met. He is survived by his best friend and loving life partner, Theresa Patchin; children, Tiffany (Scott Bivens) Fritz,...

Karen Hand, 63, of Castalia passed away peacefully Monday, October 10, 2022, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born September 11, 1959, in Sandusky and was a 1977 graduate of Sandusky High School. She received her LPN license at EHOVE Nursing School. She worked as an LPN at the Providence Care Center, she also worked at the former Cedar Villa, Margaritaville, and as a host for Berardi’s Restaurant. Karen enjoyed camping, socializing with friends, and was a season...

Darlene K. (Reed) Lochotzki, 71, Huron, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born December 31, 1950, in Fremont, Ohio and had attended Fremont Ross High School.  Darlene was a hardworking and devoted stay at home Mom until her children were grown. At that time, she went to work at Sears in the Sandusky Mall during the late 80’s and early 90’s.  She then worked for 12 years at the Huron McDonald’s, retiring in...

Joan Szulc, 92, of Sandusky passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. She was born December 28, 1929, in Haverigg, England and had lived in Toronto Canada for a few years before moving to the United States in 1954. Joan was employed as a kitchen manager with the Perkins Public Schools for more than thirty years prior to her retirement. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Sandusky, where she was a member of the Altar Guild. Joan was a...

Robert “Bob” B. Springstead, Jr., age 93, of Sandusky passed away on September 23, 2022, following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 17, 1929, to Robert Bruce and Edna (Sharp) Springstead. He was a lifelong resident of Sandusky, graduating from Sandusky High School in 1948. Bob worked at New Departure Hyatt, the General Motors plant, for 43 plus years, retiring in 1992. He was an avid musician, playing trombone in several bands, including “Four Notes Plus...

David “Dave” T. Bauer, 85, of Castalia passed away Sunday morning September 25, 2022, in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. He was born October 27, 1936, in Sandusky and was a 1954 graduate of St. Mary’s Central Catholic School, Sandusky. He was a journeyman pipefitter for Local Union 42. Dave had worked at the Ford Motor Company for fifteen years, retiring in 2002. He was a member of the WLEC Sports Team, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Margaretta...

Ben W. Buser, 82, of Sandusky passed away on September 16, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1940, in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Ben and Wildred (Martin) Buser, Sr. He is a graduate of Sandusky High School, Class of 1958. Ben was a Professional Land Surveyor from 1970 until closing Buser Surveying in 2016. He was employed at the City of Sandusky Engineering Department for over 30 years. Ben was a member of the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio, Science Lodge No. 50, F.&A.M., 32°...