All Obituaries

Anna Mae Wiegel, age 84, of Crystal Rock, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, July 26, 2021, in her residence.  She was born March 25, 1937, in East Fultonham, OH, and attended Sandusky High School.  She worked for Foodtown Grocery store for over 30 years as a meat wrapper.  Anna loved to spend time with her family and taking trips with her sisters.  She also enjoyed doing puzzles, photo collages, and other various activities on her computer.  She...

Ruth V. Veleba, age 81, of Castalia, passed away Thursday evening, July 22, 2021, at the Bellevue Care Center, Bellevue, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 25, 1940, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1958.  Ruth was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sandusky, and was very active in the church.  She worked in the food service industry for many years and worked at Providence Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Margaretta Schools;...

Gary E. Weilnau, 72, of Sandusky, died Friday morning, July 16, 2021, in his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 17, 1948, in Sandusky, and was a 1967 graduate of Margaretta High School. He was employed for the City of Sandusky in the Sewer Maintenance Department  for 34 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 83, and enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, Ohio State Sports, woodworking, visiting casinos, and most of all watching his grandkids in their numerous...

Theodore A. Keller, age 86, of Sandusky, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 13, 2021, in his residence following a brief illness. He was born July 10, 1935, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1954; where he was a standout basketball player.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sandusky, and the Laborers Union Local #480.  He worked for Moser Construction for many years at the Davis Besse Power Plant, Oak Harbor, retiring 1997.  Ted was...

Barden “Pudge” L. Graves, age 81, of Castalia, passed away Thursday morning, July 8, 2021, in his residence. He was born October 3, 1939, in Toledo, and graduated in 1957 from Margaretta High School.  Pudge was a life-long farmer in the Castalia area and was a member of the Congregational U.C.C., Castalia.  He was also a member of the Castalia Elevator, Sandusky Milk Producers, Dairy Farmers of America, and Townsend Ruritan.  Pudge was also on the Margaretta...

Roberta Fleming, age 77, of Castalia, peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 6, 2021, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.  Private family services will be held at Castalia Cemetery on Monday, July 12, 2021.   Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, Castalia is in charge of the arrangements. 

Linda Darlene (Harple) Riggle, age 79, passed away peacefully at the Meadows at Osborn Park, Huron, after a strongly fought battle with a lengthy illness. She was born in Sandusky on August 2, 1941, and lived in Castalia where she graduated from Margaretta High School in 1959.  Linda resided in Huron for the next 59 years.  She was a talented and compassionate woman who motivated and advocated for Special Olympics and organizations for the handicapped population.  Becoming...

Thomas “Tommy” L. Finlay, age 36, of Huron, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, June 24, 2021, in his residence.  He was born April 24, 1985, in Sandusky, and attended Sandusky and Margaretta High Schools.  Tommy was a salesman for a Mercedes-Benz dealership and a two-time MMA champion; he also was a hip hop artist, signed by Bentley Records. He is survived by his daughters Jasmine (Jacob) and Cierra, son Gary and Gauge; step daughter Ayla; father Wayne Finlay;...

Vincent Torres, age 76, of Fremont, had his life journey come to an unexpected end on Friday, July 2, 2021, in St. Vincent Mercy Hospital, Toledo.   He was born January 22, 1945, in Laredo, TX and attended Margaretta High School.  After High School, Vincent enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1962.  Vincent went to work for Ford Motor Company in 1969, in Saline, MI, and soon after, was transferred to the Sandusky Plant where he would spend 37 years of service, retiring in...

Lee H. Smetzer, age 73, of Bellevue, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at her residence, following a lengthy illness. She was born December 31, 1946, in Sandusky, and graduated from Monroeville High School in 1964.  Lee retired from Nationwide Insurance and was a proud wife, mother, and homemaker.  She is survived by two daughters Nickole Leonard and Cynthia (John) Kurt; son Adam (Michelle Perez) Smetzer; eight grandchildren Troy (Kara), Samantha, Trent, Faythe, Kaine,...