Ross D. Baird, 85, of Wakeman, Ohio passed away October 14, 2021. He was born November 30, 1935 in Eureka, Kansas and graduated from Independence High School. After graduation, he went on to join the United States Marine Corps, serving two years in 1956-1958, even being deployed to Japan. After being honorably discharged, he worked as a radio announcer for several radio stations in the area. He also worked at Gilford Instruments in Oberlin, and then at Morman Funeral Home. Ross was a member...

George Raymond Nealey, 63 of Berlin Heights died Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Firelands Hospital in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born September 5, 1958 in Michigan and has lived in the area since 1960. George, known to his friends as Ray, began his career working at Ford Motor Company, leaving after 12 years to begin working for the Federal Aviation Administration in 1989. Ray met his wife through dear friends, and they married in 1993. Ray had a passion for drag racing his entire life, loved...

Mrs. Paula Jeannine Willgrube, 92, of Huron, OH passed away September 28, 2021. She was born January 13, 1929 in Fostoria, OH and then attended Huron High School. Paula was a farm wife and mother of six children. She was truly a farmer's wife, and she loved to iron and loved to do the dishes. She had a passion for baking. She loved babies and really enjoyed small children. She enjoyed babysitting, and was truly a mother to many. Paula was a member of People's Church in Sandusky,...

John Fritz, age 83, of Huron, OH, passed away September 23, 2021. He was born in Elyria, OH on March 31, 1938. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a USAF veteran, stationed in Germany from 1961-1963 before coming back stateside at Lockbourne Air Force Base in Columbus, OH from 1964-1965. After being discharged from the Air Force, John worked as a truck driver at Jonick Trucking in Vermilion, then worked at Ross Transportation Services, from where he...

Gregory D. Gregg, 62, of Collins, OH passed away September 2, 2021 after a short illness. He was born November 22, 1958 in Lorain, OH. Gregory was employed at AutoGate as a welder for almost 30 years. He enjoyed target shooting and tinkering in his free time. He will be greatly missed by those he knew and loved. Gregory is survived by his son, Donald Gregg; one grandson; siblings, Donald P. Gregg of Ft. Wayne, IN, Douglas Gregg of Lutz, FL, Melvin Gregg of Spencer, OH, Denis Gregg of...

Raymond E. Berger, 78, of Berlin Heights, OH passed away August 28, 2021. He was born July 17, 1943 in Norwalk, OH and attended Milan High School. Raymond proudly served in the United States Army Corp of Engineering and after discharge went on to work as a meat cutter for JH Routh Packaging, retiring after 35 years. Ray was well-known in the horse show circuit. He was a proud member of OPTHA, AQHA, APHA, PTHA, Tri-State Rodeo Club, Ashland Paint & Plain, and Central Ohio Saddle Horse Club....

Maxton William Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, OH passed away August 26, 2021, while serving his country. He was born January 22, 1999, in Westerville, OH and lived in Berlin Heights until the time of his enlistment. Maxton attended Edison Local Schools, as well as EHOVE Career Center, graduating in 2017. After graduation, Maxton joined the United States Navy, proudly serving as a Navy Corpsman. Maxton's football career began at the age of seven, which continued through his senior year of...

Phillip R. Grant, age 82, of Winterhaven, Florida, formerly of Berlin Heights, Ohio, passed away August 21, 2021, in Winterhaven Hospital from complications of Covid-19 and pneumonia. He was born October 26, 1938 in Sandusky, Ohio, to Harold L. Grant, Sr. and Gladys L. (Weed) Grant. Phil lived most of his life in Berlin Heights, moving to Florida in his senior years. He loved the Florida weather and mowing lawns for all of his friends. While in Berlin Heights, he was an EMT and a fireman for...

D. Jean (Bowens) Raboin, 78, of Collins, OH passed away August 9, 2021. She was born April 4, 1943 in Kentucky and moved to the Berlin Heights area as a child. She went on to raise six children with her beloved husband, Wayne T. Raboin. Jean enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and painting ceramics. She loved taking walks with her friend, Joanie. Jean collected angel figurines and loved reading her Bible. Jean's family includes: Wayne A. Raboin, Randy Raboin, Cheryl Raboin, Lori Zaremba,...

Burnice "Bernie" C. Carty, 87, of Berlin Heights, OH passed away August 5, 2021. He was born June 4, 1934 in Wise, VA. Burnice enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country proudly. During his time in the Army, he received a Sharpshooter badge and a Good Conduct medal. While serving in Europe, he was a technician in the guided missile program. He later worked as a machinist for the former General Motors/New Departure in Sandusky, retiring after 42 years. In his free time,...