April 26, 1940 — March 30, 2012
Captain James William Zaremba, 71, of Catawba Island peacefully passed away on March 30, from complications associated with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is survived by beloved wife, Joette, of 24 years and daughters Jeanne (Brian) Marten, Jessica Karazsia, and Jocelyn Karazsia. Jeanne and Brian blessed Jim and Joette with four beautiful grandchildren, Owen, Marianne, Abigail, and Mitchell. He also leaves behind his brothers Steve (Carol) and Tom (Donna) Zaremba. Jim was preceded in death by his son, Robert Zaremba.

Aug. 26, 1938 — March 27, 2012
Richard O. Spicer, of Port Clinton, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 27, after a spirited battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.  

Sept. 21, 1936 — March 23, 2012

Delbert “Del” W. Puckett, 75, of Mansfield, died Friday morning, March 23, at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton.

Visitation and memorial services were held Wednesday, March 28, at the Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, 1124 Fulton St., Port Clinton.

May 21, 1942 — March 26, 2012
Edward Daniel Carnicom, 69, of Ashland passed away on Monday, March 26, following an extended illness. Calling hours will take place from 5 to 9 pm on Wednesday, March 28, at Fickes Funeral Home, 84 N. High St., Jeromesville, Ohio (www.fickesfuneralhome.com). A funeral service will follow on Thursday, March 29, at 11 a.m., also at Fickes Funeral Home.

Oct. 1, 1926 — March 21, 2012
Betty Jane Rife, 85, of Northwood, Ohio and formerly of Oak Harbor, Ohio, died early Wednesday morning, March 21, in Bay Park Community Hospital, Oregon, Ohio.  
Visitation was Sunday, March 25, at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 165 E. Water St., Oak Harbor. The funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 26, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 17877 W. Ohio 579, Martin (Blackberry), with interment to follow in Elliston Cemetery, Graytown.