Georgie (Vartorella) Ward, 75, of Berlin Heights, passed away at home early Friday morning, on July 12, 2019, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Thomas, and her four daughters: Christine (David) Stelzer of Huron, Karen (David) Zwemer of Vero Beach, FL, Kathy (Mike) Gastier of Milan, and Connie Ward of Berlin Heights. Her eight grandchildren include Rachel (Alex) Wolfram, Daniel (Sarah) Stelzer, and Nicholas Stelzer; Eric and Andrew Zwemer, Zoe (Luke) McCoy,...

Leroy "Booty" Hollingsworth, 90, of Wellington, passed away on June 14, 2019 at New Life Hospice. He was born on June 23, 1928 in Amherst, and has lived in the area his entire life. He was a graduate of Amherst High School and served in the US Army, stationed as an MP in Germany. He worked as a roofer for many years. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Jean (Jordan), his sons, Lynn (Mary) Hollingsworth, SC, Craig (Debi) Hollingsworth, of Wakeman, and Chris Hollingsworth, of Elyria, four...

Russell Calkins, 75, of Milan, passed away on June 9, 2019. He was born on June 4, 1944, in Norwalk to the late James and Anna Calkins, grew up in Florence Twp., and has lived in Milan since 1979. He served in the US Army and worked as a millwright at the former Sandusky Limited, retiring in 2006. Russ was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog Rascal. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sue (Currier), his children, Brenda (Keith) Mills,...

Shirley Rutkowski, 80, of Collins, passed away on June 5, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 29, 1938, in Buffalo, NY, and has lived in the Wakeman area since 1992. She was a bus driver for Amherst Schools. She enjoyed crochet, watching crime dramas, and playing Bingo. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Rich) Hergina, of Wellington, son Brian (Denise) Rutkowski, of Wellington, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a brother Carl (Janyce)...

Richard Paul Wallace, husband of Fawn Wallace, passed away at the age of 52 at home with his family on June 4th, 2019. He was born on October 9, 1966 in Chicago IL to father Richard Wayne Wallace and mother Betty Wallace. Richard took great pride in his work as the Director of Facilities at the New Smyrna Beach Best Western Hotel & Suites. He is survived by his wife, Fawn Wallace and their family Rebecca, Calvin, Sarah, son-in-law Kyle of Edgewater Fl., and his sister, Leslie...

Jeremy Scott Maynard 8/16/1983-5/31/2019 Jeremy left us to be in the arms of our Lord and Savior Friday, May 31st. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him unconditionally. He is survived by his children; Emma (his Rock), Kyliegh, Brayden, and Isabella. His parents; Richard & Stacey Maynard and Diana Evans. His siblings; Kristina, Richard, Brian, Todd, Christopher, Leslie, Justin, and niece Breanna. He is also survived by seven other nieces, three nephews, two...

Irma Louise (Bonnigson) Moon, 91, of Berlin Heights, passed away on May 24, 2019 at Admiral's Pointe in Huron. Irma was born on January 26, 1928 in Oxford Township, and lived in the area her entire life. She was a 1946 graduate of Huron High School. Irma worked as a Teacher's Aide for the Berlin-Milan Local School District for 20+ years and was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church at Union Comers. She was a treasured wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew...

Christina Waldron of Vermilion, Ohio passed away on May 23, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Marguerite Cline, 95, of Berlin Heights passed away early Tuesday morning, May 21, 2019, at Stein Hospice Care Center, following a lengthy illness. She was born, November 21, 1923, in Lorain, Ohio to the late Joseph and Josephine (Gatto) Angelo. She was a 1942 graduate of Birmingham High School and attended Oberlin Business School. She was employed by Bendix Westinghouse in Elyria. She married Thomas Cline on March 11, 1950, and chose to stay at home to raise her children until 1966. At...

Alfred Phil Thomas, 51, of Norwalk, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1967, in Sandusky, OH. He was a 1985 graduate of Edison High School and had been working at I.A.C. in Huron for almost 20 years. He served multiple enlistments in the US Army. Phil loved working with kids. He was the Edison High School Bowling Coach, and Tee-ball Coach. He loved working in the yard. He is survived by his girlfriend Alice Hamons, his father Alfred (Helen) Thomas, of Berlin...