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Cynthia Irene Erchenbrecher

Cynthia Irene Erchenbrecher

Feb 18, 2025

Cynthia Irene Erchenbrecher, 74, formerly of Fremont, OH, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, OH. She was born on July 8, 1950, in Fremont, OH to Edwin and Irene (Kowalski) Erchenbrecher. Cynthia was a 1969 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from...

Teresa Casey

Teresa Casey

Feb 17, 2025

Teresa “Tracy” Casey, 66, of Fremont, OH passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Toledo ProMedica Hospital. She was born on January 25, 1959 in Fremont, OH to Thomas and Ann (Caine) Light Sr. Tracy was a 1977 graduate of St Joseph Catholic High School.

Tracy married Kevin M. Casey on April 30, 1982 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and...

Ricky R. Ross

Ricky R. Ross

Feb 15, 2025

Ricky R. Ross, 67, of Fremont, OH passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Toledo ProMedica Hospital in Toledo, OH. Rick was born on August 30, 1957 to Raymond and Ruth (Burr) Ross in Fremont, OH. 

Rick was a Union Carpenter for over thirty years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sprint car racing and camping. Rick was a member of the...

Leonard A. Wilhelm

Leonard A. Wilhelm

Feb 15, 2025

Leonard “Lenny” A. Wilhelm, 60, of Fremont, OH passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital in Fremont after a yearlong battle of throat and neck cancer. Leonard was born on August 14, 1964 to Paul L. And Gertrude (Zaleski) Wilhelm in Fremont, OH. 

Lenny worked for Tiffin Assembling Product for over fifteen years until he was diagnosed...

Kay E. Reiter

Kay E. Reiter

Feb 14, 2025

Kay E. (Lieske) Reiter of Fremont passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14th 2025 at the age of 71, after losing her courageous battle to cancer. Kay was born in Port Clinton, Ohio to Wayne and Marie (Meacham) Lieske on October 17, 1953. She married P. Dale Reiter in 1974 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fremont. They celebrated their...

Rufus Jerome Martin

Rufus Jerome Martin

Feb 11, 2025

Rufus “Jerome” Martin, 73, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his home. Jerome was born on July 31, 1951 to Charlie and Illey (Weems) Martin in Abbeville, AL. He graduated from Henrey County Training School in Alabama. 

Jerome worked for Whirlpool until he retired after thirty years of service. He enjoyed basketball, his Grand Prix, old...

Roy James Heishman

Roy James Heishman

Feb 11, 2025

Roy James Heishman, 63, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his home. Roy was born on January 1, 1962 to William and Mary (Brown) Heishman in Bellevue, OH. He was a graduate of Clyde High School. 

Roy worked for Whirlpool where he did a little bit of everything for almost forty years until he retired in...

Carol A. Gammon Binkley

Carol A. Gammon Binkley

Feb 8, 2025

Carol A. Gammon Binkley, 76, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, OH. She was born on October 27, 1948, in Fremont, OH to Walter and Mary Lou (Stout) Robitski. Carol was a proud graduate of Fremont Ross High School, where she was part of the class of 1966.

Carol...

Debra Kaye Trehan

Debra Kaye Trehan

Feb 8, 2025

Debra Kaye Trehan, 62, of Fremont, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday February 8, 2025. She was born on November 10, 1962 in Willard, Ohio to Donald Baker and Delores (DeWitt) Batesole. She attended school in Plymouth, Ohio. Deb married her best friend Richard Trehan on December 31, 1985 and he survives.

Deb was an amazing and loving wife, mother,...

William A. Rich

William A. Rich

Feb 7, 2025

William A. Rich, 71, of Fremont, OH passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Windsor Lane, Gibsonburg, OH. He was born on September 14, 1953 in Fremont, OH to James and Maudell (Kilbourn) Rich.

He is survived by his brother, Daniel Rich, Gibsonburg, OH and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Robert and...

Ronald L. Ayres

Ronald L. Ayres

Feb 7, 2025

Ronald L. Ayres, aged 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Friday, February 7, 2025. Born on October 17, 1937, in Fremont, OH, he was the cherished son of William and Maribelle (Scherf) Ayres. Ronald was a proud graduate of Fremont Ross High School, class of 1955.

On July 23, 1956, Ronald married Marie Mesnard in Angola,...

Carmen G. Lerma

Carmen G. Lerma

Feb 6, 2025

Carmen Lerma, 96, formerly of Fremont, OH, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Huntsville, Ohio. She was born on September 29, 1928, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Trinidad and Natalia (Sierra) Gonzales.

Carmen was a woman of deep faith and unwavering strength. She was known for her loving and nurturing nature, always offering kindness and care to those around her....

James "Jim" A. Smith

James "Jim" A. Smith

Jan 29, 2025

James “Jim” A. Smith, 70, of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his home. Jim was born on April 20, 1954 to Donald H. and Stella (Schetter) Smith in Fremont, OH. Jim was a 1973 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and Vanguard Tech Center.

Jim worked as a body man in his...

Sondra K. Snodgrass

Sondra K. Snodgrass

Jan 28, 2025

Sondra K. Snodgrass, 78, of Fremont, OH passed away on January 28, 2025 at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont, OH surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 14, 1946 the daughter of Donald and Goldie (Bear) Ruble. She was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School.

Sondra married Jerry C. Snodgrass Sr. on March 6, 1964 and he...

Jack D. Zimmerman

Jack D. Zimmerman

Jan 22, 2025

Jack D. Zimmerman, 98, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton. Jack was born on October 30, 1926 to Galland “Tom” and Irene (Hampshere) Zimmerman in Fremont, OH . Jack was a 1944 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Jack served in the United States Navy from October 1944 to September...

Joyce A. Nowak

Joyce A. Nowak

Jan 20, 2025

Joyce A. Nowak, 92 of Fremont, OH passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at St. Vincent Medical Center. She was born on February 12, 1932 in Fremont, OH to AJ and Josephine (Kessler) Fredericks. Joyce was a 1950 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. 

Joyce married Lester C. Nowak Sr, on November 20, 1948 in Fremont, OH and he preceded...

Donald E. Martin Sr

Donald E. Martin Sr

Jan 10, 2025

Donald Elmer Martin, Sr, of Fremont, OH passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Bethesda Care Center. He was born on May 28, 1938 in Fremont, OH to Elmer and Ressa Bell (Runion) Martin. Don served in the US Army from 1956 to 1958 and was honorably discharged.

Donald worked as forklift driver for Whirlpool and retired after thirty years...

Christopher W. Vittitow

Christopher W. Vittitow

Jan 9, 2025

Christopher Wayne Vittitow, Sr., 61, of Fremont, OH passed away on January 9, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 21, 1963 in Bakersfield, CA the son of Thurman and Betty (Cook) Vittitow. He married Esmeralda Perez on August 31, 1987 in Kentucky and she survives. 

Christopher enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, fishing and going to flea markets...

Janet M. Jones

Janet M. Jones

Jan 8, 2025

Janet M. Jones, 90, passed away on January 8, 2024 at Bellevue Hospital. She was born on April 14, 1934 and was raised in Greenwich, OH. She enjoyed sewing beautiful fabrics into masterpieces, cooking many wonderful dishes and canning, where she preserved her favorites food.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Joanna Back, Greenwich, OH; grandchildren, Aaron (Renea) Back, Andrea Back,...

Ernst L. Hillenbrand

Ernst L. Hillenbrand

Jan 6, 2025

Ernst L. Hillenbrand, 89, of Fremont, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2025, with his loving wife, Carolyn, by his side. His remarkable life began in 1935 in Mainz, Germany, and was marked by love, light, passion, and compassion. To know Ernst was to love him, and his profound kindness and generosity left an indelible impact...

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