Brett Alan Collins, 67, of Huron, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on August 3, 2022. He was born on August 1, 1955, in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Howard and Virginia (nee Ehrhardt) Collins. Brett worked at New Departure Hyatt/Delphi for 31 years and proudly served the UAW 913 as a union rep for 12 years. He was active in OHSAA football, the treasurer of the Huron baseball program, and president of Little League. As an avid boater and traveler,...

Christina (Chris) Zimmermann, 79, of Huron, died Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Parkvue Nursing Facility after a long battle with COPD. She was born on October 13, 1942 in Manhattan, NY to Antonio and Domenica Lettich. Chris grew up in Hell's Kitchen, the fourth oldest out of eight children. In November 1966, Chris married the love of her life, Peter Zimmermann. They lived in New Jersey and raised their two sons, Peter and Marc. For five years, they built a life in Colorado, but later...

Judith “Judy” A. (Hildebrand) Ryan, 79, residing in Huron, Ohio died on Monday afternoon, July 25, 2022, surrounded by her family at ProMedica Toledo Hospital following complications from a hip surgery. Judy was born in La Porte, Indiana on November 8, 1942 to the late Martin and Cora (Nissen) Hildebrand.  She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1960 and then Bowling Green State University. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Huron, Ohio where she has...

Pamela J. Leszynski, 75, passed away on July 15, 2022 at Admiral’s Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Huron, Ohio following her battle with Alzheimer’s.   Pam was born on March 15, 1947, in Stow, Ohio to the late Wilmer and June (Shriver) Phillips.   Pam attended Kent State University where she met her husband, Fred, who she was married to for 52 years.  Pam loved books and reading and was able to share this passion as an English teacher at Perkins High...

Abby Noftz, 28, of Norwalk, and formerly Huron, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2022. Abby was born on February 4, 1994 in Norwalk, OH. She was a 2012 Huron High School and Ehove honors graduate with a healthcare technology focus. She had worked as a home health aide, waitress, and was also working toward getting certified to be a nail technician. Abby was known by most for her bubbly personality and kindness. She was loving, happy, selfless, funny, and always trying to put a smile on...

Rita June (RJ) Hager Schmitz, 94, Huron, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, July 7, 2022 in the presence of her loving family. Rita was born on February 24, 1928 in Bellevue, Ohio to Edna Ann (Gerhardstein) and Frank William Hager. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 Years, Francis LaMar Schmitz, her beloved brother and sister, Frank Hager, Jr., and Edna Mae Hager Smith, and three of her nine children, Katherine Ann, Francis LaMar, Jr., and...

Marilyn A. Beckman, 82, of Sandusky, and formerly Milan, passed away on July 7, 2022. Marilyn was born on January 30, 1940 in Fremont, OH to the late Glenn and Coletta (Snyder) Lehman. She was a Fremont St. Joseph High School graduate and later went on to receive a nursing degree from St. John’s Hospital in Cleveland, OH.  During her nursing career, Marilyn spent four years working at Fremont Hospital and 15 years working as a school nurse through the Erie County Health...

Kyle Witkowski, 38, went home to be with his Savior on January 8, 2022 with his family by his side. Kyle was born June 23, 1983 in Portland, OR.  He joined Boy Scouts with his brothers and was a gifted student. At 12 yrs old, the dozens of health struggles began.  In spite of them, Kyle’s humor, deep gratitude for family & friends and his trusted team of caregivers for over 26 years kept him hopeful and encouraged.  His wisdom and sincere patience touched everyone...

Jeffrey Louis Decker, 59, of Huron, passed away Friday June 24, 2022, surrounded by his family from a sudden illness. Jeff was born in Sandusky, Ohio on July 5, 1962.  He was a proud graduate of Perkins high school circa 1980. He resided in Huron with his high school sweetheart, Lisa (Pullano). They were married for 37 years and had three wonderful children and lots of good memories.   For 37 years, he served the residents at the Ohio Veterans Home. He started out in...