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IN MEMORY
So say it loud and let it ring
We are all a part of everything
The future, present and the past
Fly on proud bird...
You're free at last.
We love you
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Deceased Members SHS 1965 - Recent Notices
Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of our classmate, Jim
James R. Harris passed away peacefull June 5, 2026. He was the son of james and Merylen (Herschler) Harris. He first attended Huron Schools later becoming a member of the SHS Class of '65. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked many years for Riedy Roofing as well as owning/operating Harris Heating, Air Conditioning & refrigeration for over 40 years. He was a life member of the A.M.V.E.T.S. and the American Legion.
He was survived by his wife, Deborah Blakely (Sandusky) and his family Tracy Gadd, Huron; James, Milan; and Jessica Michel, Sandusky; his sister, Karen Grande, California. He was a loving father and grandfather to seven.
Jim was always happiest when he was smoking fish, running his still with a PBR in his hand and enjoying his many trips to Daytona Beach.
October 26, 1946 - June 5, 2026
Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of our classmate, Barney
February 1, 1947 - March 10, 2026
Bernard "Barney" Raymond Leslie passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 10, 2026 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 79. From a young age he developed a deep love of sports, especially running, and a strong sense of commitment to his Catholic faith and family. These values defined his entire life.
He was a decorated varisty athlete at SHS in basketball, track and cross-country. He was awarded the SHS Malinovsky Award on graduation and later was inducted into the SHS Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992. He continued his running career at the University of Toledo where he was a Acadmic All-American in track and cross county. Graduating from UT with a degree in Mathematics he then joined an elite group of runners including twice running the Boston Marathon. His professional career and an engineer at TRW/Northrop Grumman in Dayton filled 30 years of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond "Duffy" and Rose Ann Leslie. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet (Fusco) and three children - Erin, Brent, and Brooke Wancheck and 6 grandchildren. He also is survived by his siblings Cathy Bates, Cindy Glovinsky, Carol, David and Paul. Barney spent the majority of his married life in Beaver Creek, Ohio. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.
Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of our classmate, Linda
May 16, 1947 - June 3, 2026
Linda Ann Hill-Knight, age 79, of Sandusky passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. She was the only child of Viola and Willie Hill; the beloved wife of Larry Dale Knight and the proud mother of Sheri Wood, Lauri Knight, and Ashley Knight. She was also a loving stepmother to Jason Davis, Pamela Knight and Natisha Knight. Family meant everything to her.
She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Teshanna Wood, Philip Wood, Tiffani Wood, Israel Knight, Carter Moumouni, Kingston Dawes, Tia-ja Knight, Tamara Knight and Tiana Knight plus 4 great grandchildren. She was blessed to form lifelong sibling-like bonds with her extended family and considered these her greatest blessings.
Linda dedicated more than 40 years of service to the Sandusky community through her work at Good Samaritan Hospital, Memorial hospital, and Firelands Hospital during her time as a Ward Clerk in the Labor and Delivery Unit. She was a devoted member of Mount Zion Church of Christ and her faith remained a guiding force throughout her life. She will be remembered for her grace, compassion aand willingness to help others. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed shoppiing, traveling and family times.
Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of our classmate, Doug
April 29, 1947 - April 16, 2026
Doug J. Lamb, 78, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky after a long, courageous battle with leukemia. He was born to Ernest Karl and Awanda Bell (Robinson)Lamb in the village of Monroeville, Ohio. He attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school, a four room schoolhouse, through the 7th grade. After moving to Sandusky, he attended 8th grade at Holy Angels and joined SHS for his final four years of school. At SHS he met his future wife, Kathryn Green. They had 3 children, Dawn, Nicole, and Douglas. Kathryn passed away from lung cancer in 1994. In 1996 Doug remarried Gloria (Kopp) Capizzi and gained 2 stepsons. In total he was blessed with 16 wonderful grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
The majority of his career (30 years) he spent as a Tool and Die Maker at new Departure-Hyatt in Sandusky, retiring in 2006. Prior to that he also worked in manufacturing at the Ford Motor Co and Bellevue Mfg. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Sandusky and was very involved with their music ministry, retreats and Eucharistic Distributor in both church and for the homebound.
In addition to his wife, Gloria, and his children/grandchildren, he is survived by sister, Veronica Robie, and brother, Jim plus numerous other sisters -in -law.
Doug's last wishes were to suggest the importance of donating blood through the American Red Cross or donations to Stein Hospice or Sandusky's "Victory Kitchen".
November 29, 1946 - December 23, 2025
Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of our classmate, Velma
Velma R. Keaton-Price transitioned on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky. She was born to the late Dorothy Jean Holmnan and John Jefferson Keton, Sr. She lived a life dedicated to caring for others, both at the bedside and in the hearts of those who loved her.
As a Registered Nurse Velma touched many lives with her compassion, patience and unwavering commitment to excellence in her craft. She will be remembered not only for her professional dedication, but also for the warmth of her smile and the comfort she offered to those in need.
Velma is survived by her devoted son, Sean Price, and granchildren Michael , Anthony, Kirstie and several great grandchildren. She also leaves behind six brothers and sisters, Renee Bordenave, Denise Curtis, John Keaton Jr., Kim Keaton, Kristie Ruffin, and Trica Keaton.
She will be missed deeply and forever remembered for the love she gave so freely. The "Gals of '65" lunch bunch will especially keep her in our hearts as a proud member of the Class of "65.
Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of our classmate, Dick
June 24, 1946 - September 10, 2025
Richard (Dick) Alan Schweck, age 79, of Opelika, Alabama, died on September 10, 2025 after a long illness with Lewy Body Dementia. He enjoyed playing all sports as well as life on Lake Erie. After graduation he joined the Navy and served on the USS Currituck in Cam Rhan Bay Vietnam as well as the USS hancock stationed in the Gulf of Tonkin. After his duty was completed, he eventually moved to the Atlanta, Gerogia area. He retired from Siemens Electrical.
Dick enjoyed playing tennis, snow skiing, attending sporting events, going to the beach to go deep sea fishing as well as to bask in the sun. He had a love for Panda Bears, playing black jack and of course the Ohio State Buckeyes.
He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather who dearly loved his family. He was preceded in death by this parents, Robert Edward and Elizabeth Harrod Schweck, and his brother Robert (Bobby) Schweck. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Barbara Jeanne Hester Schweck, his children Ryan (Kelly) and Elizabeth Ashley Spalding (William) and his grandchildren Ian, Luke and Lily.
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Patrica Amerine
Rodger Atkison
K. Ron Bailey
Charles Baum
Patricia Bennett
John D. Biecheler
Paul Barnum
Trudy Blake-Glass
Daniel Brindley
Jim Brown
Norman Bolyard
Denny Boger
Susan Brown Elliott
Mary Bryner
Sue Buckingham-Davison
David Buehrle
Chester Burkey
Tim Callan
Cathy Canby-Wellman
Daneen Carris White
Sue Clark-Miller
Candy Close
Craig Close
Marianne Cole
Ronald S. Cooper
Marla Crecelius Faulkner
Joseph Cross
Jill Curtis-Shrock
Julius Pete Davis
Patrick Dolan
Terry Dunlap
Darlene Dunkle Salzgeber
Caren Dewey Kaufman
Marsha Dewey Dietenbach
David A. Ebner
Michael Eckhardt
Sandra Ellis-Lewis
Elaine Faulkner Esposito
Virgil Ewers
Robert Febbo
Richard Frissell
Niles Fuller
Sarah Geary Bressler
Ronald Gerold
Dennis 'Denny' Gilbert
David Golden
Janet Golden
Brenda Graham
Charles Green
Robert Gundlach
Joyce Hampton-Scherf
James Hammon
John Harmon
Nancy Harp-Lemmon
James H. Harris
James R. Harris
Christine Hartlieb Smith
Linda Hartung Tobey
Linda Ann Hill-Knight
Lynda Hoelzer King
Lannie Howell
Richard Hummel
Nelson Hunt
Joanne Kilgore-Gerold
Mike Hartwig
Terrence Karbler
John Kautz
Dennis King
Karen Krawetzki Schoewe
Joyce Knighton-Jackson
Charles Johnson
John Johnson
Michael Johnson
Diane Kaufman White
John Kautz
Harry "Leon" Kimberlin
Louis Klein
Velma Keaton-Price
Bonnie S. Koehler Saleski
Laura Koehler Kubitz
Robert Kowalk
Lowell Kriss
Michael LaGrass
Doug Lamb
Jerry Lawrence
Barbara Lay Tajkowski
Barbara Lehrer-Hebrank
Bernard "Barney" Leslie
Linda Lewis-James
Diana Lipp
Larry Livengood
Patricia Lutz-King
Karen Market
Vicki Matter-Simpkins
Halvin Mayfield
Glenn Maus
Faye Mickens-Maston
Maureen McRobbie-Johnson
Leroy Moore
Dan Neese
Patricia (Patsy) Nickle-Dehn
Richard (Dick) Schweck
Gary Seavers
William Sharp
Peggy Siegel-Batz
David Smith
Dwain Smith
Geraldine Smith-Mischler
Doris Nearhood Snyder
Ann L. Stein-Hart
Thomas Pappas
Janice Parent-Steinberger
Gaye (Jessie) Stradmiller-Lutz
Terry Parker
E. Frances Pearson
Robert Pepitone
Charlotte Peterson-Harkelroad
Richard Pfleiderer
Hildegard Peterman
Donald Pitcher
Shermane Potter
Robert Quick
Thomas Randall
Robert Reynolds
Ronald Riesterer
Donna Roth-Mazza/Steiert
Wallace "Sonny" Robinson
Cheryl Rushing Costello
Gloria Russell Wood
Robert Scally
Warren Schmidt
Bender Scott
Gary Seavers
Nancy Sheeler-Davlin
T. Clayton Slusher
Charles Speakman
Gay (Jessie) Stadmiller-Lutz
Alan Stein
David Steinberger
John Steiert
Gary Thompson
Robert Tobey
Carol Toney Collier
Carl Trimarche
Robert Twardzik
Enrico Vaccaro
Earl Van Barg
Diane Wadsworth Roe
Carolyn Walters-Dietenbeck
Don Wangler
Larry Weller
Steven Wiegand
Mark Wilkins
George Williams
Kitty Witter-Blake
Patti Wobser Grega
Patricia Wonder Bahnsen
Jack Zieber
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