All Obituaries

Lawrence “Larry” Schell, 88, passed away on Sunday, April 11th after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family in the peace and tranquility of his home. He is preceded in death by Mary Louise (Kopp) Schell, his wife of 47 years; parents Lawrence A. and Emma (Welter) Schell; sister Mary “Sally” (Schell) Reed; and brother John Schell. Mr. Schell was born on April 16, 1932 in Sandusky, Ohio. He attended St. Mary’s elementary and high schools...

   Rosemary (Ruemmele) Walland, 91, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, April 8, 2021, at the Meadows at Osborn Park, in Huron, OH.    Born on November 18, 1929, in Sandusky, OH the daughter of the Arthur William and Anna (Bauer) Ruemmele.  She was a 1947 graduate of St. Mary's High School.  Rosemary had worked at Providence Hospital, in the Patient Account Office, for 15 years, retiring in 1992.    Rosemary was well loved...

Marilyn J. "Sissy" McKenna, 85, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, April 3, 2021, at Stein Hospice Care Center, in Sandusky. Born on May 14, 1935, in Sandusky, Marilyn was the daughter of Hugh "James" and Edna Delphine (Baughman) McKenna. A 1953 graduate of Sandusky High School, Marilyn had worked for nearly 30 years at Vulcan Materials, and later went on to work 17 years at Dixon-Ticonderoga before retiring in 2001. Over the years,...

James R. "Jim" Wolfe, 86, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully late Tuesday afternoon, March 30, 2021, in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.     Born on May 25, 1934, in Sandusky, OH the son of Theodore James and Mary Louise (Pete) Wolfe.  He was a 1952 graduate of Sandusky High School.   Jim had worked for the Sandusky Police Department for nearly 35 years, retiring as a Sergeant, in 1989.   Over the years, he had enjoyed caning...

   James L. "Scoot” Suitor, 62, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully late Thursday evening, March 25, 2021,  surrounded by his family in the Stein Hospice Center Center, Sandusky, after a lengthy illness.    Born on January 6, 1959, in Sandusky, OH the son of David Sharp and Adelaide Kathlyn (Bastian) Suitor.  For many years, Jim had worked as a cook at the Damon's Restaurant down at the Battery Park Marina.  He loved cooking and...

  Sidney "Sid" Hill, 75, of Sandusky, formerly of Detroit, MI, passed away peacefully with family at his side early Sunday morning, March 14, 2021, at his home.     Born on February 14, 1946, in Detroit, MI, the son of Clarence Edward and Henrietta Marion (White) Hill.  Sid had worked for General Motors (Delphi) for 30 years, retiring in 2000.  Over the years, he enjoyed playing pool and been a member of the Monday night "Cue...

David E. "Tank" Melville, 60, of Sandusky, passed away early Wednesday evening, March 10, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic - Avon Hospital, in Avon, OH after a lengthy illness.    Born on January 6, 1961, in Sandusky, OH the son of Frederick James "Fritz" and La Vahn Renatta (Chill) Melville.  He was a 1979 graduate of Perkins High School.  David loved farming and pulling his antique tractors around with his brother, Jimmy.  Over the years, he...

Rod J. Hurak, 72, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully late Sunday evening, March 7, 2021, surrounded by his family at his home.    Born on March 17, 1948, in Sandusky, OH the son of Joseph Andrew and Mary Margaret (Good) Hurak.  Rod was a 1966 graduate of Perkins High School.  He was a veteran, having served honorably in the U.S. Air Force and the Army National Guard for many years.  Rod was the Assistant Harbor Master at the C.I.C. (Catawba Island Club) for 22...

James "Fish"/"Catfish" Fischer, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021 taking the Lord's hand with grace, dignity and an ornery but warm smile. Many might say that he finally lost his incredibly courageous battle with cancer.  We would beg to differ.  He didn't allow cancer to run his life much less further steal his ability to live every day as he pleased, even with his last breathe. He did things his way on his own terms with grit...

Verla M. "Cricket" Munger, 83, of Sandusky, passed away early Friday afternoon, March 5, 2021, at the MetroHealth Medical Center, in Cleveland, OH after a lengthy illness.    Born on September 6, 1937, in Sandusky, OH the daughter of Leonard J. and Mabel Elizabeth (Moore) Winland.  She had attended Perkins High School.  For nearly 20 years, Verla had worked as the Deli Manager at the Convenient Food Mart, on E. Perkins Avenue, before retiring.    She...