All Obituaries

Gary Mesnard, 85, of Clyde, died at Bellevue Care Center on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was born March 26, 1934 to Zeldon & Evelyn (Bentrim) Mesnard.  He graduated from Clyde High School in 1952 and retired as a maintenance supervisor with the Whirlpool Corp in 1987.  Gary was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed landscaping, having worked all around the Clyde/Fremont area; trapping; and following all his grandchildren in their sporting events. On March 26, 1955 he...

Philip P. Clapp, 93, formerly of rural Fremont, more recently Valley View Assisted Living, died at Valley View on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Phil was born in Clyde on January 31, 1926 to the now deceased Robert C. and Dorothy (Daniels) Clapp. He spent his life in the area, attending Thompson School, then enlisting the the US Army during WWII. Mr. Clapp had worked at the Whirlpool Corp for 36 years, retiring in 1990. He had been a Capt on the Fire Brigade. He was a member of Grace Community...

Joan Martha Wise, 84, of Clyde, died at Elmwood Nursing Home in Fremont on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Joan was born in New Washington, Ohio to George and Mary (Durnwald) Lucius on August 2, 1934. She was a member of the 1952 graduating class of New Washington High School. On September 29, 1956, she married Stanford J. Wise, Jr. She became an active member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in Clyde, where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and volunteered at the school's...

William David Pearce, 71 of Clyde, died Sunday May 12th after a short fight with cancer. He is survived by his wife Arden, son Andrew and daughter Margaret, all of Clyde, along with several cousins, nieces and nephews. He passed with his beloved family at his side, finding dignity and peace as he had wished. Bill was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 16, 1947 to devoted parents William Howard Pearce (d. 1982), and Margaret (Walter) Pearce (d. 2002). On July 6th, 1974 he wed Arden Suzanne Lucas...

Terry Lee Rutherford, 60 of rural Tiffin, Ohio found his way to eternal peace the evening of May 10, 2019 at his home, after a 21/2 year courageous battle with cancer. Terry was born in Fremont on July 30, 1958 to the late Thomas L. Rutherford and Jeanne (Brininger) Rutherford. His mother survives. On June 3, 1989, Terry married Marsha Mann at Grace Lutheran Church in Fremont, Ohio. Terry started his own business and for 30 years successfully owned and operated Terry's Masonry. He...

Donald L. Anstead, 88, of Fremont, died at Stein Hospice in Sandusky on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Don was born in Lindsay on March 6, 1931 to Leward and Helen (Hetrick) Anstead. He was a lifelong farmer. His first job was a GW Sugar Beet, then Whirlpool. He had driven truck for most of his adult life. Mr. Anstead was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clyde, along with the Clyde VFW, MOOSE and Eagles. He was an avid traveler, together with his wife, they would go in their motorhome,...

Dorothy L. Barcus, 87, formerly of Vickery, more recently of Huron, died at the Admiral's Point Facility in Huron on Sunday, May 5, 2019. Mrs. Barcus was born on June 13, 1931 in Gallipolis, Ohio to William and Edith (Angel) Porter. She was a wonderful cook, know especially for her peanut butter pie, and loved the outside, Her flower gardens were her specialty. On May 29, 1949, she married Lloyd E. Barcus. He preceded her in death on January 16, 1990. Survivors include a daughter,...

Richard M. Fouke, 83, of Clyde, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 5, 2019. Richard was born in Sandusky County, Ohio on April 18, 1936. He was a member of the 1954 graduating class of Clyde High School. He had worked at the A&P Store when it was in Clyde before working at Ford Motor in Sandusky for the rest of his working life. On September 3, 1955, he married Lois Hemmer. She, along with their four children, Rise' Fouke; Richard L. Fouke; Susan Fouke and Melvin (Tina)...

Alohoea M. Lowrey, 71, of Bellevue, died Thursday, May 2, 2019 at her home. She was born July 19, 1947 in Tiffin to Maurice and Anna R. (Meisner) Lenhart. She graduated from Bellevue High School and had worked in the cafeteria for the Bellevue Schools until her retirement.  Alohoea was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue, where she served as a reader and on the altar committee. She enjoyed volunteering at the Bellevue Hospital and the Mad River Railroad Museum....

Conrad E. Flood of Bellevue, died at Promedica Toledo Hospital on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.   Mr. Flood was born on May 29, 1932 in Bethesda, Ohio to the now deceased Carl and Mary (White) Flood.  He graduated from Martins Ferry High School in 1950.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, and focused on aircraft artillery while stationed in Germany.  Conrad worked for the railroad as a traffic control operator for 42 years until his retirement in...