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 ...

Melanie Ann Paul passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at her residence following a sudden illness. She was born March 10, 1979, in Cleveland and was a top ten graduate of her Margaretta High School class. Melanie had a degree in Social Work from Mount Vernon Nazarene College. She sang in a choral group, The Trebles, during her college years. Social justice was a passionate cause of Melanie’s. One of her favorite memories was when she went on a mission trip to New York City while she ...

Tracy Marlin “TRODD” Rodisel, age 61, of Sandusky, Ohio passed away early on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at MetroHealth, Cleveland.  He was born on February 11, 1965, in Sandusky to Grover and Lucy Rodisel.  Tracy was a graduate of Sandusky High School and worked in shipping and receiving at ThorWorks. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was also a devoted fan of the Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Guardians. But more than anything, ...

Michael R. "Mike" Sessler, age 71, of Castalia, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. He was born on July 22, 1954, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Robert and Nancy Sessler. Michael was a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, known for the simple joys of life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming, NASCAR, and found his greatest happiness in spending time with his grandchildren, who meant the world to him. In accordance with his wishes, no visitation or ...

Carole A. Schiefley, 79, of Sandusky passed away peacefully Saturday morning April 11, 2026, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, after a brief illness. Prior to her passing, she received excellent care from the medical professionals of the Intensive Care Unit at Firelands Hospital, Sandusky. She was born on April 26, 1946, in Sandusky and was a 1964 graduate of Sandusky St. Mary’s Central Catholic High School. Carole married her high school sweetheart, Dale A. Schiefley on ...

Nanciann (Nancy) Beck Riedel Kobler, age 91, of Huron, Ohio, passed away on April 24, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1934, in Sandusky, Ohio to Mildred and Ray Beck. Nancy graduated from Sandusky High School in 1952. She worked as a switchboard operator at Ohio Bell, as a secretary at Mantey Vineyards, and a bookkeeper and occasional laborer for her first husband Karlheinz (Karl) Riedel’s local construction company. She also was the proprietor of The Collection Agency a craft and ...