Obituaries

Oct 16, 2016

Michael J. Hluszti Sr., 83, of Wellington, was called into God's tender care on Sunday, October 16, 2016 as his loving family sat by his side. He was born on April 28, 1933 in Poland PA to the late Florian and Catherine (nee Provoznik) Hluszti. Michael proudly served his country in the United State Air Force. After his time in...

Oct 15, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - Dorothy H. Krogh, 96, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Gaymont Nursing Center, Norwalk, Ohio. She was born October 28, 1919, in Lima, Ohio, to the late William and Faye (Swisher) Murray, and came to this area in 1964 from Lima.

Dorothy was a member of the Norwalk First United...

Oct 12, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - Marjorie E. Roth, 91, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in Gaymont Nursing Center, Norwalk, Ohio. She was born May 2, 1925 in Bellevue, Ohio, to the late Olive I. and Agnes L. (Smith) Hipp, and lived in this area most of her Life. Marjorie was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, the...

Oct 12, 2016

David L. Stiles, 78, of Wellington, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at his home with his wife by his side. Born on August 16, 1938 in Morgantown WV, he was the son of the late Carl and Marna (nee Watts) Stiles. After high school David joined the United States Air Force, serving for 22 years as a security police officer....

Oct 9, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - Ethyle L. Courtney, 96, of Norwalk, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 9, 2016, in her home. She was born December 23, 1919 in Caldwell, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Lola (McGee) Mitchell, and came to this area in 1955 from Caldwell. Ethyle was a member of the Norwalk First Baptist Church, where...

Oct 6, 2016

Ralph W. Frabotta, 81, died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. On August 22, 1935, Ralph was born in Elyria to the late Anthony and Margaret (nee Kenska) Frabotta. He attended Elyria High School. Ralph was a resident of Camden Township for the majority of his life. He drove a semi truck for a short time...

Oct 5, 2016

Annie Mae Flynn, 22 months, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Annie was born on November 20, 2014 in Elyria to Zack and Sydnie (nee Philips) Flynn. An active toddler, Annie was full of joy and could light up a room. She loved playing outside and was adored by her family. In addition to her parents, Annie is survived...

Oct 5, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - Marjorie H. Zika, 93, of Norwalk, Ohio, went to heaven Wednesday morning, October 5, 2016, in Fisher Titus Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1923 in Huron, Ohio, to the late Emil J. and Helen A. (Wasily) Winkler. Marjorie was former owner of Marjorie's Beauty Shop in Huron, Ohio for 15 years, was a Real Estate...

Oct 4, 2016

Gary Duane Wacker, 72, of Huntington, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Mercy New Life Hospice. Born on June 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Herbert and Ruby (nee Krugman) Wacker. Gary was a lifelong resident of Huntington Township and a graduate of Black River High School. A machinist by trade, Gary worked for Rockwell, Cleveland Steel...

Oct 4, 2016

Betty June Fitzpatrick Stevens, 87, died on October 4th, 2016 in Eustis, Florida. She met her husband, Wesley M. Stevens through his future sister-in-law upon his return from the military. Together they raised four children and shared 69 perfect years together. They moved to south Florida in the late 1960's for work and then moved to central Florida in the...

Oct 3, 2016

Janice M. Chisholm died at Stein Hospice Care Center on October 3, 2016 in Sandusky at the age of 98. Janice is survived by her children, Mary (Roger) Harmon, Charrlee Richtarsic and Kathie (Roger) Williams; 15 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mary (nee Cupit) Miller; first husband,...

Oct 1, 2016

Paul Edward Hicks, 61, of Greenwich, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at his home. Born on July 18, 1955 in Willard to the late Clifford and Bertha (nee Hughes) Hicks, he was a 1974 graduate of Willard High School. On August 12, 1978 he married Renee Albert in Greenwich. Paul has lived in Greenwich most of his adult life. Paul...

Sep 30, 2016

Judith Rose Shaw, 79, of Sullivan, died Friday, September 30, 2016 under the care of the Hospice of North Central Ohio. Born on July 31, 1937, in Elyria, She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lillian (nee Rising) Flood. Judi was a graduate of Elyria High School and moved to the Sullivan area in adulthood. Judi worked at...

Sep 29, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Shepherd, 71, a lifelong Greenwich, resident, died Thursday, September 29, 2016. Born on April 24, 1945 in Greenwich, he was the son of the late Chester and Bessie Shepherd. Jerry was a member of the first graduating class from South Central High School, the class of 1963. Jerry worked for Akron Standard Mold for several years. He was...

Sep 25, 2016

Judy M. Pullin, age 69, of New London, passed away unexpectedly September 25, 2016 as a result of a car accident. She was born January 19, 1947 in Lexington, Kentucky, daughter of the late Robert and Clara (nee Strohmier) Hogan. Judy was a 1965 graduate of Marysville High School. Her graduating class was very close and had made it a...

Sep 25, 2016

Adaline Mae Birchfield, infant daughter of Douglas and Megan (nee Jordan) Birchfield, was stillborn on September 25, 2016. In addition to her parents, she will be remembered by her older sister Charlotte, twin sister Amelia, grandparents Delmer and Linda Birchfield and Sandy Jordan. Adaline was preceded in death by her grandfather Kevin Jordan. A private family burial will take place...

Sep 25, 2016

Stephen "Steve" Sanders died peacefully in his home on September 25, 2016 in Wakeman, OH at the age of 67. Steve is survived by his wife Joanne Sanders, son Aaron Sanders, daughter Laura Gulbransen, and grandchildren Heidi Gonzales, Hailey Gulbransen, and Evan Cantrell. Steve was born on August 19, 1949 in Willard, OH to Phillis Carnahan and William Sanders. He...

Sep 23, 2016

Ralph Stephen Smugala, 60, of Huntington Twp, died Friday, September 23, 2016. Born on November 20, 1955, he was the son of the late Edward and EIleen (nee Balmer) Smugala and was a graduate of Lorain High. Ralph worked as a pipe fitter for Malace HR and worked at the GM plant in Brookpark. He had previously worked for the...

Sep 22, 2016

Preceded in death by mother, Anna Robbins, father, Fred Robbins, sister, Doris Bartley; brothers, Don and Carl Robbins; husband, Gene Funk; daughter, Ann Robbins; son, Gene (Sonny) Funk; granddaughter, Erin Staschke and son-in-law, Scott Staschke. Survived by daughters, Sally Staschke and Nancy (Frank) Metzler; sons, Steve (Joan) Funk and Tom (Becky) Funk; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren;...

Sep 19, 2016

Mary Kluding, 94, Norwalk, passed away at Gaymont Nursing Center in Norwalk on September 19, 2016. She was born on June 22, 1922 in McCutchenville, Ohio, daughter to the late Webb and Mary (Sullivan) Hester. Mary was a lifelong resident of Huron County. She graduated from Norwalk High School and was a cheerleader. Mary worked at Fanny Farmer for 30...