Gary R. Linkey, 77, a resident of the Ohio Veterans Home and formerly of Fremont passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born April 19, 1946, in Fremont and was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was honorably discharged after serving in the Vietnam Era. He retired from Sames Company in Michigan, where he was a paint technician for many years. Prior to this, he had been employed at the Eckrich Company in Fremont. His...

Jonathan W. Souter, 41, of Oregon, Ohio and formerly of Sandusky passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born on December 22, 1981, in Sandusky and was a 2000 graduate of Perkins High School. Jonathan earned his bachelor's degree in business and marketing from the University of Toledo. He used his education and communication skills as a contractor in construction. He enjoyed all sports, especially golfing with his family. Jonathan was an avid Perkins Pirate fan, but...

Carol J. (Schlesselman) Schnittker, 86, of Sandusky passed away peacefully Friday, August 11, 2023, in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky. She was born October 21, 1936, on Kelleys Island to Oliver and Jeanne (Reinheimer) Schlesselman. Carol was a graduate of Kelleys Island (Estes) School, class of 1954. She worked for the U.S. Navy Department in Washington, D.C., the former Sandusky Cabinets, and Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky. She was a member and dedicated organist for the...

Carol A. “Kay” (Baaske) Bickley, 88, of Sandusky met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in person on August 7, 2023. She was born January 15, 1935, in Sandusky. Carol was a bus driver for Perkins Schools for over thirty years. She was a member of the Sandusky Community Church of the Nazarene where she sang soprano in the choir and was a prayer warrior. She leaves a legacy of loving God and others before herself. She is survived by four sons, James (Vicki) Bickley, Jr., Matthew...

Walter H. Bauman, 92, of Sandusky passed away peacefully Saturday, August 5, 2023, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. He was born on January 18, 1931, in Norwalk, Ohio and was a graduate of Norwalk High School. He was a graduate of Miami University where he earned both his bachelor's and master’s degree. Walter retired after thirty years of teaching at Jackson Junior High. He was a hard worker and painted homes when he wasn’t teaching. Following retirement, he spent...

Marion P. Boose, 103, of North Fort Myers, Florida passed away on Sunday May 14, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1919, to Harry and Bertha Mahan in Cleveland, Ohio. Marion was very artistic and enjoyed quilting, painting, and cherished living in Florida near the beach where she collected many seashells for her creative projects. Marion was preceded in passing by her first husband Oliver P. Matter, second husband Norbert E. Boose, and her daughter Cathy Aumend. She leaves behind to...

Conrad H. Rowe, 74, of Sandusky passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, June 21, 2023, in the Stein Hospice Care Center following a lengthy illness. He was born November 30, 1948, in Sandusky and was a 1968 graduate of Sandusky High School. Conrad served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He was employed at the Ohio Veterans Home as a STNA prior to his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, feeding his squirrels, football and has been a long time Cleveland Browns...

Thomas D. “Cal” McAllister, 75, of Sandusky passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his residence.  He was born February 16, 1948, in Sandusky, Ohio.  He graduated from Perkins High School in 1966 and then attended Northwood Institute in Midland, Michigan.  Tom was most recently employed as a baker at The Donut House and Smith’s Bakery, but he also worked at the Houston Post and resorts in New England early in his life.    He was...

Dorothy J. (Sengstock) Shirey, 85, of Castalia passed away early Tuesday morning, May 30, 2023. She was born September 11, 1937, in Castalia to the late Alton Sengstock, Sr. and Lena (Young) Sengstock.  Dorothy graduated from Margaretta High School in 1955. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughter Kathy (David) Bohn of Castalia, three sons, James (Marilou) Neill of Castalia, Jeff Neill of Castalia, and Jerry (Lorna) Neill of Clyde;...

Tim Conley Thomas, Jr., 70, of Sandusky passed away peacefully in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. He was born November 14, 1952, in North Carolina. Tim served in the Marines during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his father, Tim C. Thomas, Sr.; his daughter, Sherry Thomas Genzen; his grandchildren, Gavin and Gemma Genzen; his sister, Debbie Solesbee; and extended family members, Vicki and James Fitzgerald, Christine and Jamie Aldridge, Connie and Roy Nicholson, and James and...