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)...

Keith Donald Hipp, 55, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21st, surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Michelle and daughters Kayli and Kelsey Hipp of Collins, Ohio. Surviving siblings are his brothers Brian, Kevin and John Hipp, his sisters Valerie Springer and Vanessa Hall, his nieces; Brandy, Becca, Samantha and nephew Wyatt. Keith loved his buddies; Brian Kinnard, Curt Johns, Eric Elfers and Jimmy Schnell. Keith also loved playing with his online...

Dale Hetrick, 68, of Huron, passed away on August 18, 2019, at Promedica Health Hospice in Sylvania. He was born on February 16, 1951, in Sandusky to the late Robert and Wilma (Leimbach) Hetrick. He was a 1969 graduate of Fremont-Ross High School. Dale was a farmer and a long haul truck driver for much of his career. He enjoyed gardening, classic cars, and playing bingo. He is survived by his three children, Tina (Robert) Heindel, of Chesterville, OH, Tamra Hetrick, of Lebanon, TN, and...

William Steven Frey was born in Lorain on June 26th, 1946 and graduated from Lorain High School. He passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 17th leaving a legacy centered on his family, community, and country. He served in many capacities as a U.S. Navy Seabee in Vietnam, where he earned the Combat Action Ribbon Award. He was a respected educator, and a member of Rotary International. He was a life member of the American Legion, Amvets, and The VFW. Bill was passionate about teaching,...

Raymond "Ray" Fannin, 63 of Wakeman, passed away on August 16, 2019 from injuries related to a motorcycle accident in Louisville KY. Ray was a well-known business owner in the Wakeman community. He has owned and operated the Wakeman Laundrimat, Car Wash, and Wakeman Self Storage for 35 years, with his wife Ellen alongside. In 2014, in addition to Wakeman businesses, Huron Lakeshore Laundry was established in Huron OH. He also along with his brother Don Fannin formed Fannin Brother's Inc. in...

Karen Ward, 61, of Camden Twp., passed away on August 9, 2019 at Allen Mercy Hospital in Oberlin. She was born on January 26, 1958, in Oberlin, and has lived there her entire life. She worked as a Home Health Aide. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 34 years Willard "Woody" Ward, her children, Ronald Podlich, of Sheffield, Jeannie (James) Roose, of Elyria, Katie (John) Predmore, of New London, Krysti Ward, of Camden Twp., nine granddaughters,...

Ella Carty, 76, of Berlin Heights, passed away on July 23, 2019 at Regency Hospital West in Cleveland. She was born on September 20, 1942, in Van Meter, PA, and has lived in Berlin Heights for over 50 years. She received her Masters Degree from West Virginia University, Morgantown. Ella was a school teacher and Guidance Counselor for many years at several area schools including Western Reserve, Firelands, and Berlin Milan. She was a member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church in Berlin...

William Morris, 80, of Huron passed away on July 22, 2019 at the Ohio Veterans Home. He was born on August 8, 1938 in Oberlin, to the late Lester and Grace (Braun) Morris. He grew up on the family farm on Quarry Road in Oberlin. It was there that farming became a big part of his life. As a youth, he worked for several of the neighborhood farmers; and for several years farmed together with his brother Bud. Bill graduated from Oberlin High School in 1957. In 1959, he started working for the...

Iris Harlow, 80, of Milan, passed away on July 18, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 7, 1939 in Norwalk, and has lived in Berlin Heights for most of her life. She drove school bus for Berlin-Milan and Huron Schools for over 30 years. She was a member of Crossroads Community Church in Norwalk. She enjoyed reading, bingo, doing yardwork, and was an avid Indians fan. She is survived by her four children, James (Shirley) Harlow, of Collins, Tom (Linda) Harlow, of Berlin Heights, Laurie...

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,...