All Obituaries

William R. Thomas, age 71, of Clyde, died Thursday morning, November 7, 2019, at the Bellevue Hospital, following complications from Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War. He was born August 27, 1948, in Sandusky, and attended Margaretta High School. After High School, Bill joined the U.S. Army, serving for 8 1/2 years.  Following his service, Bill began work as a corrections officer at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary, Kansas, and at the same time earned his associate's...

Ronald J. Anwander, age 77, of Vickery, died Tuesday morning, November 12, 2019, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, after a brief illness.  He was born September 15, 1942, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1960.  Ron worked with his father doing construction and farming. He loved being outdoors and bee keeping - which he was a member of the Sandusky Valley Bee Association. He collected arrowheads, attended auctions, liked hunting and fishing,...

Beverly “Earl the Pearl” Johnson, age 86, of Castalia, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday morning, November 6, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born May 3, 1933, in Tazewell, TN, to Bud and Joanna Johnson.  He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Ford Motor Company.  Earl loved working in his yard and garage, being with his family, country music, and going back home to Tennessee. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Louise Johnson; daughter...

Ralph J. Voltz Sr., age 65, of Sandusky, died unexpectedly, Monday afternoon, November 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born July 8, 1954, in Sandusky, and graduated from Sandusky High School.  He attended The Chapel and the Wayside Temple.  Ralph worked for Sandusky Plastics for over 30 years; up until they closed their doors, following, he went to work for Whirlpool and operated a tow motor for almost 10 years.  He also was a volunteer fire fighter serving on Perkins...

Jean Miller, age 92, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, October 30, 2019, at the Meadows at Osborn Park, Huron. She was born December 8, 1926, in Oberlin, and graduated Sandusky High School in 1944.  Jean worked for Dr. Donald Thomas as a Dental Assistant for several years.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky, where she sat on many councils, was in the Naomi Circle, sang in the senior choir, was the junior choir director and taught Sunday...

Wayne G. Orris, age 68, of Castalia, died unexpectedly Monday evening, October 7, 2019, in his residence.  He was born December 15, 1950, in Providence, RI.  He was a member of the Church of Truth Ministries, Port Clinton and the Bellevue Eagles.  Wayne was a long-time charter boat captain and captained the Shore Nuff boat out of the Draw Bridge Marina, Port Clinton.  He is survived by his daughter Jessie (Justin) Sicard, WI; son Alden Orris, Oak Harbor; grandson Carson...

Thomas J. Schmidt Sr., age 61, of Green Springs, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, following a lengthy illness.   Tom was born September 16,1958, in Sandusky. He was married and graduated from Perkins High School in 1976. Tom was a meat cutter at Sandusky Dressed Beef for 18 years and most recently he has been a member of the UAW at Ford Motor Co. in Brook Park Ohio, for over 20 years. He especially enjoyed his grandkids and loved to make them...

Donald D. Humphrey, 81, of Castalia, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 9, 2019, in Firelands Regional Medical Center. Sandusky. He was born July 3, 1938, in Port Clinton, was a 1956 graduate of Oak Harbor High School, and a 1960 graduate of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. He served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 25 years, retiring in 1985, and then was Transportation Supervisor for Margaretta Schools. He also served in the Ohio National Guard. Don was a member of Holy Angels...

Lonnie C. McNichols, age 79, of Castalia, died Saturday night, October 5, 2019,  at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness. He was born February, 12, 1940, in Jonesborough, TN.  After moving to Ohio, he started working for Barr Rubber Products, then went to work for Whirlpool, where he was employed for over 20 years as a foreman, and followed by 10 years at Sam’s Club.  Lonnie was a member of the Sandusky Eagles and loved to travel to Hawaii and...