Huron- Michael Carter unexpectedly passed away on September 14, 2021 at the age of 69. He was surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Mike was born in Sparta, Tennessee on February 15th, 1952 to Lenwood and Josie Carter. He grew up in Clyde, Ohio where he attended Clyde High School and found his love of music.  He was an accomplished drummer and musician and played in many bands including the Mixed Company and Lock, and Stock and Barrel. Mike was married to his soulmate,...

Huron - Donald G. Hartley, 82, of Huron, died Monday morning September 13, 2021 after a long battle with lung cancer.  He was born in Castalia, OH and was a 1957 graduate of Margaretta High School. He was a self-employed building contractor for fifty years. He is survived by his wife, the former Jerry Rogers, to whom he was married for 54 years; son, Doni Hartley (Carrie); daughters, Shelley Rodriguez (Artie), Dawn Capuano (Tony), Kimberly Wonacott, and Jodi Hartley Kane (Todd);...

CASTALIA – Bruce A. Pisano, 71, formerly of Huron, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky after a lengthy illness.    He was born August 26, 1950 and was a graduate of Huron High School.  He worked for Norfolk and Western Railroad for several years before starting his career as a car salesman which he did for 25 plus years starting at Mathews Ford in Sandusky and other local dealerships before officially retiring in...

Huron- Josephine Boka (née Forte), 89, of Huron, and formerly of Euclid and Eastlake, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. She was born in 1932 in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania to Salvatore and Magdalena (Vacca) Forte. Josephine was the beloved wife of Louis (deceased); precious mother of Carla Boka, Kim Boka, and Angela (Manuel) Arreche; loving grandmother of nine; and great-grandmother of fourteen, each of whom she treasured. She was a dear sister of four brothers...

Huron- On the evening of Saturday, September 4, 2021, surrounded by the immense love of his family, Larry Thaxton sadly began his heavenly journey. He was born on October 12,1950 in Fremont, Ohio. In the 5th grade he moved to Huron and later Turtle graduated from Huron High School in 1968. He began his career at the Norfolk Southern Railroad, working there as a summer job.  After several attempts at college, he served in the United States Army. When he was drafted in 1970 and...

Huron- James J. Gaudiello, 71, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on August 26,2021. James was born on February 8, 1950, in Chester, PA to parents Joe and Elizabeth Gaudiello. He grew up in Mattapoisett, MA where he attended ORRHS. He proudly served his county with distinction and honor. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war and continued to serve on active duty for several years with the U.S. Army National Guard combat engineers. He later retired with the rank Major...

Norwalk- Charlotte M. Boucher, 85, passed away Thursday evening August 26, 2021, at Providence Care Center in Sandusky, OH. She was born January 10, 1936, in Meriden, CT and was the youngest daughter of William and Minnie Harriot. She was raised, worked, married, and had four children in Meriden before moving to Sandusky in 1968. Charlotte was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and homemaker.  She enjoyed traveling, cooking, participating in activities with the ladies of the Red Hats...

Huron- William Seymour Balduff, 89, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.  He was born July 11, 1932, in Norwalk, Ohio to Fred and Ruth H (Seymour) Balduff. William was a 1950 Norwalk High School graduate where he participated in both football and track. After high school, William attended Ashland University for one year and then decided to enlist in the United States Navy where he served four years on the USS Boyd...