All Obituaries

Rita A. Price, age 86, of Clyde, died Friday morning, September 14, 2018, at The Willows at Bellevue.  She was born May 20, 1932, in Marion, OH, and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1950. After high school, she graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1958 and received her Master's degree from Kent State University in 1978.  Rita taught at several schools during her career, including Bellefontaine Local, Belle Center Elementary, Columbus City Schools and both Townsend...

Geraldine (Erne) Betzenheimer, 81, of Kelleys Island, went to be with our Lord Aug. 20, 2018, after a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 14, 1937, on Kelleys Island and was a lifetime resident. She was a 1954 graduate of Kelleys Island High School, a member of the Historical Society, and a lifetime member of St. Michael's  Catholic Church. She retired as Postmaster from the Kelleys Island Post Office in 1999. Her favorite pastime, after retiring was knitting, crocheting, cooking,...

James Earl Gardner, 76, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, at his residence, in Sandusky, OH.  He was born August 17, 1941, at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, OH, to Audrey Mae (Steffens) and Earl Milton Gardner.  Jim was a 1959 graduate of Port Clinton High School.  In 1963 he obtained a Bachelor of Music degree from Oberlin College and in 1976 he graduated from Bowling Green State University earning a Master of Music. Jim spent 35 years as first choir director and then...

Eugene W. Bolinger, age 88, of Castalia, died Saturday morning, September 8, 2018, at Stein Hospice, Sandusky. He was born December 14, 1929 in Kingwood W.V., where he attended Kingwood High School. Due to the passing of his father at age 14, he lied about his age to enlist into the U.S. Air Force (age 16) in order to support his mother and siblings. Eugene worked for Ford Motor Company for 38 years, retiring in 1992. He was an avid golfer, and was a member of Sleepy Hollow Golf Course,...

Barbara "Theda" Michael, age 84, formerly of Lakeside, died Friday, August 17, 2018, at her daughters home in Powhatan, VA, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born Oct. 4, 1933, in Lakeside, OH, to Orin and Kathryn Dole, and graduated from Lakeside High School. She was employed by Lakeside High School and Ottawa County Nursing Home. She is survived by her daughter Katie Michael Hayslette of Virginia; son Doak Michael of Pine Hurst, N.C.; 5 grandchildren Stephanie...

Ronald A. Borchardt, age 61, of Sandusky, died unexpectedly, Sunday morning, August 5, 2018, in his residence.  He was born May 10, 1957, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1975.  Following high school, Ron received a bachelor’s degree in organ performance and music business from Heidelberg University in 1979 and then an MBA from Ashland University He worked for Elmer Borchardt, Inc, until 1987, when he purchased Goetz Music, Tiffin. He...

Richard F. Baum, age 76, of Sandusky, died Monday afternoon, August 13, 2018, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. He was born Sept. 30, 1941, in Sandusky, to Emerson and Helen (Frederick) Baum. He worked for Russell Truck Line and South Shore Transportation. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, a 1960 graduate of Margaretta High School, and a member of the Army National Guard. Dick married the former Ann Bahnsen on November 28, 1964, in St. Mary's Catholic Church. The...

Robert Scott Salyers, 63, of Castalia, died Thursday morning, Aug. 16, 2018, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, following a brief illness. It was his wish to be cremated and there will be no services. Ransom Funeral and Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of arrangements.

Curtis James Jason Gibbs, age 44, of Bellevue, died unexpectedly Sunday evening, July 29, 2018, in Bellevue.  He was born January 17, 1974, in Sandusky, and attended Bellevue High School.  He was a member of the Assembly of God, Bellevue. He is survived by his parents Roy and Kathryn (Teasley) Gibbs; son Curtis J.J. Gibbs; two daughters Emily Ann Gibbs and Cassandra Lynn Gibbs; granddaughter Isabella Ann Gibbs; two sisters Rochell Gibbs and Chandra Hammons; two brothers Everett...

Glenn John Smith, age 77, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.   He was better known as "Capt. John" or "Smitty". He was born July 10, 1941, in Florida, to Clara G. Meggitt and Glenn E. Smith.  He attended Margaretta High School, then went on to become a seaman merchant for the U.S. Coast Guard.  Glenn worked for Ford Motor Company, Sandusky, retiring in 1994, and was a charter boat captain.  He owned and...