All Obituaries

Ronald Jay Fritz, 61, of rural Clyde, died at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday March 20, 2019. Ron was born in Fremont on July 26, 1957 to Jack and Dorothy (Gilbert) Fritz. He graduated from Vanguard in 1975. He entered the US Navy on August 26, 1976, where he achieved the grade of SK3. He was honorably discharged on August 17, 1980. Ron enjoyed working outdoors, tinkering with things that needed to be fixed and NASCAR. He was an animal lover, especially dogs, but he liked...

Charles Auther Queen, 76 of Clyde, died at his home on Monday, March 18, 2019. Mr. Queen was born in Ohio on August 30, 1942. He attended Clyde schools and later worked at the former Kelsey Hayes in Fremont. Charles was a Viet Nam Army veteran. On December 23, 1964, he married Inge Kase. She preceded him on October 20, 2018. Surviving are two daughters, along with their families, Marry (Wayne) Wing of Mt. laurel, New Jersey; Annette (Michael) Maguire of Bowling Green; Jennifer, Marissa,...

Charles "Chuck" F. Minier, Jr., 68 of Vickery, died at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, after an illness of six months on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Chuck was born in Bellevue on August 19,1950 to Charles (Chas) F.,Sr. and Joan (Whitmore) Minier. He was a member of the 1969 graduating class of Margaretta High School. He was a truck driver by trade, last working for ABF in Toledo, prior to retirement. Mr. Minier was a very active member in all areas of the Good Shepherd Lutheran...

Lonnie Alan Dick, 71, of Clyde, died at Eden Springs, Green Springs, Ohio, following an unexpected illness of ten months, on Friday, March 15, 2019. Lonnie was born in Fremont, Ohio on May 26, 1947 to the now deceased, Glenn C. and Margaret (Kuyken) Dick. He was a member of the 1965 graduating class of Clyde High School. He served in the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam War. Mr. Dick retired from the City of Clyde in 1997, where he was the water plant superintendent. Lonnie...

Leora L. Coles, 93, of Sandusky, died at the Parkvue Healthcare Center on Friday, March 8, 2019, Mrs. Coles was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 22, 1926 to the now deceased Clyde and Caddy Marie (Jenkins) Buchanan. She graduated from high school in Oakwood, Ohio and had attended Defiance College. Leora retired from the State of Ohio Fish and Game, then worked part time selling real estate for the Dan Schiefley Real Estate. Mrs. Coles is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Coles...

James Alan Link, 53, of Clyde, died at his home on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Jim was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey on December 16, 1965 to Donald and Eloise (Lee) Link. He was a member of the 1984 graduating class of Clyde High School and attended the University of Toledo. Mr. Link had served in the National Guard and the Army Reserve. Jim could be seen riding his bicycle around enjoying the sun.  He also enjoyed painting and making model cars and airplanes.  Jim had been a member...

Mark J. Reep was born March 25, 1933 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN. He departed this life on March 2, 2019 at his home in Clyde, Ohio after a short illness. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at age 6. He became a minister at age 19 and was ordained in 1963. He pastored at many different United Methodist Churches.. Evangelist at Large EUB; Wharton Beach Grove EUB; Malinta EUB; Johnsville Grace UM; Butler Mount Sinai/Salem UMC; Senecaville/Mt. Ephraim UM; Center...

Doris E. Frankart-Gooch, 88, formerly of Clyde, more recently of Findlay, died at the Blanchard Valley Hospital on Monday, February 25, 2019. Doris was born in Bascom on August 22, 1930 to the now deceased Robert and Edna (Estep) Cole. She graduated from Fostoria High School in 1948. She enjoyed music, but mostly being a mother and being with her family. On August 4, 2007, she married Robert Gooch. He survives, along with her children, K. Robert Shaffer of Portland, Oregon; James (Jill)...

Ruth J. Paul, 100 years loved, a life-long resident of Bellevue, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Willows. She was born March 18, 1918 in Bellevue to Carl C. & Jenne (Gazlay) Zehner.  She graduated Bellevue High School in 1936 and attended Capital University for a year.  Mrs. Paul was a life-long member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellevue.  She loved singing and was a member of the choir for over 80 years.  She sang many solos for weddings...

Chong Ae Chong, 82, of Clyde, passed away unexpectedly while surrounded by her family on February 10th of 2019. Chong was born in South Korea, to Dea Bong Pak and Shin Ae Shin. She came to the United States in 1973, and later earned her citizenship. She was a founding member of the Handol Korean Methodist church in Sandusky. Chong was dedicated to her bible studies, fellowship, and serving her community. Her devotion to serving the church has lead her to build many lifelong...