All Obituaries

Joyce E. Buchanan,83, of Bellevue, died at The Willows on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Mrs. Buchanan was born in Oakwood, Ohio on December 18, 1936 to the now deceased Alonze and Emma Caroline (Grimms) Williams. She was a 1954 graduate of Oakwood High School. Also she was a member of the First United Methodist church in Bellevue. She had be a Cub Scout Leader when her sons were young. On April 5, 1958, she married William Buchanan. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2017. Four sons...

Deborah A. Williams, 53, of Clyde, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, with her family beside her, at the Ebeid Hospice in Toledo. Deb was born in Fremont on April 12, 1967 to Larry and Sue (Keegan) Dinan. She graduated from Clyde High School in 1985. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clyde. She was a basket collector, pig lover, liked to garden and plant flowers. Deb was also an integral person in the family farm.  When she and Randy could travel, she enjoyed that...

Terry "Nick" Dick, 79, of rural Green Springs, died at his home following declining health on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Nick was born in Bellevue on April 19, 1941 to the now deceased Floyd L. and Marie Harriett (Ritter) Dick.  He graduated from Clyde High School in 1960. Mr. Dick retired from the Whirlpool Corp in 2002, after 42 years of employment. He had also served in the Ohio National Guard. Formerly, Nick was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clyde, now he was...

Leona S. Stahl, 88, of Clyde, died at The Willows in Bellevue on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Mrs. Stahl was born in Cambria County, Pennsylvania on February 8, 1932 to the now deceased John W. and Louise (Cook) Slagle She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Clyde. Also she belonged to the Sandusky County Y, where she enjoyed swimming every day.  First, Mrs. Stahl was a RN for St. Mary School, along with the Clyde-Green Springs Schools. Later, she went to obtain her degree in...

Emma J. Murphy, 89, of Clyde, died on Monday, October 12, 2020 at The Willows in Bellevue. Mrs. Murphy was born in Hookersville, West Virginia on August 20, 1931. She had retired from the former Eaton Controls in Fremont.  Emma was able to conquer any project that came her way. She enjoyed being busy. On March 20, 1948, she married Clifford Murphy. He preceded her in death on September 10, 2014. Survivors include their daughter, Sada (David Sr.) Laurendeau of Clyde and their son,...

Emily A. Sayles, 90, of Clyde, died at the Bellevue Care Center on Sunday, October 11, 2020, following  declining health. Emily was the youngest of four children born to Ralph and Edna (Cunningham) Sayles. She was born in Fremont On July 28, 1930. A 1948 graduate of Clyde High School, she attended Ohio University, then graduated from Heidelberg University. She taught English and Debate at various schools, including Admiral King in Lorain and St. Mary Catholic School in...

Janet R. Hayward, 87, of rural Republic, died at her home, on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Janet was the sixth child of the now deceased Ben and Mamie (Kautz) Davis. She graduated from Clyde High School in 1950. Then for a time, attended Ohio University. For over 22 years, she was a clerk and a columnist for the former Clyde Enterprise. On February 5, 1951, she married Gordon E. Hayward. He preceded her in death on October 4, 2003. Survivors include two sons, Michael G. Hayward of Tiffin...

Richard "Rick" L. Purdham, 64, formerly of Clyde, now of Galion, Ohio, unexpectedly died at the Avita Galion Hospital on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Rick was born in Fremont on July 30, 1956 to the now deceased Carl E. and Margaret (Hawk) Purdham. A member of the 1974 graduating class of Clyde High School, Rick had worked for many construction companies as a superintendent.  He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clyde and enjoyed the outdoors, especially...

Arthur (Dale) Drake was born at home in Spencer, West Virginia on October 14th, 1938 to Chester Drake and Maggie Butler.   He was married a month shy of 50 years to Ruth (Sandy) Thompson Drake on April 19, 1965 in Tiro, Ohio.  She preceded him in death on March 15, 2015. One daughter, Kimberly (Terry) Bailey of Fremont. One grandson, Christopher (Brandie) Keith. Two great grandsons, Zachariah and Alexander Keith.  Brother, Roger Drake, Hartville, Ohio and sister, Terri...

Craig S. Bentley, 57, of Clyde, unexpectedly died at his home on October 1, 2020. Craig was born on August 1, 1963 to William and Willa Jean (Hall) Bentley. He was a 1981 graduate for Clyde High School. For many years, he has worked at Tower Automotive in Bellevue in maintaining the robots. Craig enjoyed camping, outdoor activities and woodworking. His favorite time was spent with his family. On September 26, 1987, he married Judith Lemmon. She preceded him in death on February 22,...