Obituaries

06:03 PM
Feb 06
2012

Death notices

CLYDE

* Florence Wott, 95, of Clyde, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at her home. Arrangements and survivors will be announced by Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, 218 S. Main St., Clyde.

NORWALK

05:48 PM
Feb 06
2012

Florence Rutger, Jan. 7, 1922-Feb. 6, 2012

Florence Rutger, 90, of Sandusky, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning Feb. 6, 2012.

She was born Jan. 7, 1922, in Castalia to Edward and Elsie (Proy) Marshall.

05:36 PM
Feb 06
2012

Marilyn Jane Nicely, April 7, 1924-Feb. 6, 2012

Marilyn Jane Nicely, 87, of Sandusky, passed away early Monday morning at Providence Care Center after a brief illness.

Marilyn was born April 7, 1924, in Sandusky to the late Gaylord and Clara (Gassman) Loth.

Marilyn worked for Kasper Buick, and following her retirement was also employed at Sears and Community Plaza, working in the office.

05:17 PM
Feb 06
2012

Melvin 'Mike' Leighton Battles III, Sept. 30, 1935-Feb. 4, 2012

Melvin (Mike) Leighton Battles III, 76, of Norwalk, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 30, 1935, in Norwalk and was a lifelong area resident. Mike was a 1953 graduate of Norwalk High School and a 1957 Graduate of Dartmouth College, where he was still active in the Alumni Association.

07:41 PM
Feb 05
2012

Death notices

MARBLEHEAD

Gail M. Anderson, 58, of Marblehead, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky. Arrangements are pending at Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Peninsula Chapel, Lakeside-Marblehead.

PORT CLINTON

04:27 PM
Feb 05
2012

Sandra S. Hemmer, June 23, 1943-Feb. 3, 2012

Sandra S. Hemmer, 68, Sandusky, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in the Cleveland Clinic.

She was born June 23, 1943, in Sandusky to the late Phillip and Mary (Banjoff) Pappas.

Sandra was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was employed by the George Canalos Co. for many years.

04:06 PM
Feb 05
2012

Shannon E. Kessler, Jan. 13, 1973-Feb. 4, 2012

Shannon E. Kessler, 39, of Port Clinton, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton.

She was born Jan. 13, 1973, in Port Clinton, the daughter of Carlos and Linda (Saladin) Justic. She married Carl Kessler on Sept. 18, 1992, and he survives. She was a homemaker.

05:26 PM
Feb 04
2012

Death Notices

SANDUSKY
• June R. Hay, 86, of Sandusky, died Friday evening, Feb. 3, 2012, in Parkvue Healthcare Center, Sandusky. Arrangements are pending at Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel.

05:15 PM
Feb 04
2012

Kathryn A. L. Friedley, Oct. 10, 1913-Feb. 3, 2012

Kathryn A. L. “Kay” Friedley, 98, of Sandusky and formerly Castalia, died Friday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2012, in Lutheran Memorial Home following a 10-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.

05:12 PM
Feb 04
2012

Tieriney J. Schiewe, Oct. 23, 1978-Feb. 3, 2012

Tieriney J. Schiewe, 33, of Sandusky, one of God’s brightest angels, was called home to Him unexpectedly early Friday morning, Feb. 3, 2012, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

05:10 PM
Feb 04
2012

Kathy Sue Smith, June 5, 1956-Feb. 4, 2012

Kathy Sue Smith, 55, of Bellevue, passed away early Saturday morning, Feb. 4, 2012, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Main Campus, Sandusky, after a brief illness.

02:55 PM
Feb 04
2012

Valarie L. Markley, Feb. 9, 1951-Feb. 3, 2012

Valarie L. Markley, 60, of Castalia, passed away Friday night, Jan. 3, 2012, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, courageously battling a lengthy illness.

05:43 PM
Feb 03
2012

Death Notices

SANDUSKY
• Tieriney J. Schiewe, 33, of Sandusky, died unexpectedly early Friday morning, Feb. 3, 2012, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Main Campus, Sandusky. Arrangements are pending at David F. Koch Funeral Home, Sandusky.

05:40 PM
Feb 03
2012

Phyllis J. Benner, Sept. 21, 1909-Feb. 2, 2012

Phyllis J. Benner, 102, of Sandusky, died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, 2012, in Providence Care Center, Sandusky.

She was born Sept. 21, 1909, in Macedonia, Ohio. Phyllis graduated from Macedonia High School and attended Kent State University for two years. She was employed by JC Penney, Co. for 20 years, prior to her retirement.

04:47 PM
Feb 03
2012

Glenn Calvin Dugger, Aug. 22, 1928-Feb. 2, 2012

Glenn Calvin Dugger, 83, of Vickery, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Stein Hospice Care Center.

He was born Aug. 22, 1928, in Harlan, Ky., and graduated from Harlan High School. He was employed as a mechanic for Sandusky Metal Products.

04:35 PM
Feb 03
2012

Janet Louise Sadler, April 12, 1937-Feb. 3, 2012

Janet Louise Sadler, 74, residing in Sandusky and formerly of Bedford Heights, Ohio, passed away early Friday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2012, at home.

04:13 PM
Feb 03
2012

Thirkell 'Thirk' Jones, Sept. 22, 1960-Jan. 31, 2012

Thirkell “Thirk” Jones, 51, of Sandusky, departed this life on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Cleveland Clinic, after a lengthy illness.

03:22 PM
Feb 03
2012

John C. Hemmer, Feb. 23, 1956-Feb. 1, 2012

John C. Hemmer, 55, of Sandusky, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Erie County Care Facility after an extended illness.

02:42 PM
Feb 03
2012

Kathleen Lael Harple Staub, April 18, 1931-Feb. 2, 2012

Kathleen Lael Harple Staub, 80, of Chambersburg, Pa., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, while surrounded by loved ones.

Born April 18, 1931, in Sandusky, Kay was the daughter of the late James and Marjorie Trohoskie Harple.

05:40 PM
Feb 02
2012

Death Notices

SANDUSKY
• John C. Hemmer, 55, of Sandusky, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Erie County Care Facility, Huron, after an extended illness. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, 410 Main St., Huron, where further arrangements are pending.