Helen “Audrey” Starbuck, 83, of Wakeman, passed away on November 17, at home after a long illness with leukemia. She was born May 7, 1936, in Amherst, Ohio, to Arthur P. Roth and Helen E. (Menz) Roth. She retired from Allen Memorial Hospital and had worked in the radiology department for many years. Audrey was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Wakeman. She was a member of Reading Circle, a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi of Wakeman and a member of the Wakeman Caring Community...

Shirley R. Layne April 13, 1946 - November 15, 2019 Shirley Ruth Layne, 73, of Berlin Heights, Ohio passed away November 15, 2019 at FTMC. She was born April 13, 1946 in Putney, Kentucky to the late Chester and Sally (Fee) Atkins. Shirley enjoyed going to garage sales, doing crafts and ceramics, feeding and watching the birds and spending time with her family and her special cat, Sissy. Shirley always had a special love for animals. She is survived by her loving husband, Earl F. Layne;...

Damian Gage Henning, 17 years old of Norwalk, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2019. He was born on September 21, 2002 in Oregon, Ohio and has lived in the Wakeman area most of his life. He was a student at Western Reserve High School and was a lifeguard at Kalahari in Sandusky, Ohio. He is survived by his mother Bonnie (Hancock) Jackson, step father Larry Jackson, both of Norwalk, his siblings, Mikaylah M. Buckley, Audree J. Jackson, Graycee M. Jackson, and Joseph Henning-Briggs,...

William "Bill" Boyer, 85, of Wakeman, passed away on November 4, 2019 at Mercy Regional Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1934 in Coshocton County to the late Sylvester Boyer and Sevilla (Craig) Dwiggins. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired in 2000 as a welder for Cedar Point in Sandusky. He is a member of St. Mary's Church in Wakeman, and the Wakeman Eagles. He was a charter member of the Wakeman Sno-Ballers and truly loved snowmobiling. He enjoyed...

Charles Dean Swineford Sr., 87, of Huron, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on Sunday October 27, 2019 in the evening. Chuck had a peaceful passing to Heaven’s gate with his loved ones at his bedside. Chuck was born April 24,1932 in Ashland. He graduated from Amherst High School, and worked for a short time for BP before going into the Army, serving in the Korean War. He spent the majority of his adult life as a resident of Huron. After coming home from Korea, he married his...

JAMES DAVID JOHNSON Sept, 10, 1944 - Oct. 7, 2019 James David Johnson, "Jim"; "Little Dago"; "The Lawnmowerman"; passed away, Monday, October 7th, 2019 at his home. Born on September 10th, 1944, at his Paternal Grandparents' home in Parma, Ohio, he was the son of John William Johnson, Sr., and Mary Lucy (nee Genoso) Johnson. He grew up in Avon, Ohio and attended Avon Schools. He formerly worked at Fruehauf Trailer; U.S. Steel; and Ford Motor Company, before an injury ended his factory...

Melvin S. Yoder Sr., 75, of Wakeman passed away, Sunday, morning, October 6, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 9, 1944 in Burton, Ohio to the late Simon P. and Fannie (Hostetler) Yoder. Mel was the founder of Mel Yoder's Roofing where he retired in 2006. He was a former Clarksfield Township Trustee. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, telling jokes, spending time and picking on his family. He was very personable and enjoyed talking to anyone...

Hansel Wiley of New London, Ohio passed away on Oct 6, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jennifer Newark, May 22, 1984, you came into our lives. Beautiful little red head we named Jennifer Miller Davidson after your 2 great grandmothers. We called you JennyM or Jen Jen. Your father and I want people reading this to know just how special you were. You loved music, animals, learning, and your family. You grew up like most children, making snow angels in the snow, learning how to ride a bike, excited about Santa coming, birthday parties, hating vegetables, asking many questions....

Romie "Rome" Rogers, 71, of Collins, passed away on September 7, 2019, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky. He was born on April 29, 1948 in Clay County, WV, and has lived in the Collins area since 1973. He worked at Lorain Ford. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding his trike, camping, playing cornhole, and golf. He especially loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beulah "Amy" (Withrow) Rogers, his children, Karl (Lori)...