Harriet Virginia (Forney) Ody-adoring wife, spectacular mother, affectionate grandmother and great-grandmother, and loyal friend-passed away peacefully at her home in LaSalle, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family, on April 13, 2021, ten days shy of her 88th birthday, after fiercely (and gracefully) battling lymphoma for a decade. She was born to Richard A. Forney and Hilda I. (Kuebler) Forney on April 23, 1933, in La Porte, Ohio. After graduating from high school, Harriet earned her...

Gary L. Swinehart, 81, of Milan, Ohio passed away April 9, 2021. He was born June 25, 1939 in Norwalk, Ohio. He graduated from Townsend-Wakeman High School and attended Bowling Green State University. He went on to work as an accountant for General Motors in Elyria, Ohio, from which he retired. He served two terms as the mayor of Wakeman, Ohio. He also worked as a security guard at Ehove. Gary was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed reading, walking, cars (corvettes) working outside and...

Patricia Ann Clifton, 86, of Norwalk, OH passed away April 8, 2021. She was born December 24, 1934 in Wakeman, OH and graduated from Wakeman High School. She went on to work as a beautician for most of her life. Patricia loved to play Bingo in her free time. She was a big fan of Golden Girls and had a lot of the episodes memorized. Patricia is survived by her son, Dana (Lois Warner) Clifton; grandchildren, Heather (Bob) Fisher, Matt Clifton, Alex Clifton, and Stephanie Clifton; and several...

Timothy O. McKnight, 91, of Berlin Heights, OH passed away April 2, 2021. He was born May 26, 1929 in Cleveland, OH and graduated from high school in Cleveland. He served four years in the United States Navy right out of high school, and then met and married the love of his life, Lou Verne, in 1971. He worked as a tool & die maker for VanDresser in Norwalk. He was a part of the Berlin Heights American Legion, and the Berlin Heights Historical Society. He was a member of the Birmingham...

Louis D. Frederick, Jr., 78, of Wakeman, OH passed away March 29, 2021. He was born August 3, 1942 in Bowling Green, OH and graduated in 1961 from Western Reserve High School. He was a Reserve in the U.S. National Guard, and often wished he would have spent more time in the military. He went on to work as a foreman for the Ohio Turnpike, retiring from there after 30 years of service. He was a 50-year member of the Wakeman Masonic Lodge, and was also a member of the Wakeman Chapter of R. A....

***A family member of Pauline Rogers has tested positive for Covid-19. Because of this, the visitation and service for Pauline WILL BE PRIVATE, limited to immediate family only. We are sorry for any inconvenience, but we must take proper action to limit potential exposures. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the funeral home at 440-839-2544 or message us on Facebook. *** Pauline Mae Rogers, 87, of Wakeman, OH passed away March 22, 2021. She was born November 12, 1933 in...

Zere Pearl (Caudill) Salmons, 83, of Berlin Heights, OH passed away at her home March 8, 2021. She was born September 1, 1937 in Scott County, VA and attended high school in Norton, VA. She moved to the Berlin Heights area in 1958 and then married the love of her life, Dorsey Salmons in 1968. They raised six children and many grandchildren together, and she was a mother to many of their friends. She loved to cook, and made the best biscuits and gravy in the world. She loved to crochet, read,...

Irvin John Pippert, 95, of Wakeman, OH passed away March 6, 2021. He was born November 19, 1925 in Lorain County, OH and graduated from Camden High School in Kipton, Ohio. He went on to work as a farmer all his life, operating his family-owned dairy/grain farm until he was 82 years old. Irvin also served in the US Army with pride, serving in World War II. He was stationed in Italy for a time. He was a part of the Elyria American Legion and the Elyria Eagles. Irvin was a friendly man, and...

Mary Ann (Summers) Fritz, 77, of Huron, OH passed away March 6, 2021. She was born February 20, 1944 at home in Florence, OH and attended Firelands High School. She went on to work as a laborer for Freudenberg-NOK in Milan, Ohio. As well as a homemaker, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mary was a compassionate, loving-hearted mother with an infectious laugh who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was passionate about her animals, always taking in...

Paul "David" Bruner, 77, of Amherst, OH passed away March 1, 2021. He was born November 28, 1943 in Elyria, OH and attended Firelands High School. He most recently worked as a maintenance tech for the Elyria Foundry. David loved to farm, loved hot rods, motorcycles, traveling, and camping. David was loveable, hard-working, very dependable, and loved to collect things. He collected signs, antique cars, and antique trucks. David is survived by his partner of 12 years and childhood...