George W. Sheard, 96, of Huron, died Sunday evening, May 8, 2022 at The Meadows at Osborn Park. He was born on March 30, 1926 in Hamilton, Ohio and grew up in Hanover township, Butler County, Ohio living with his grandparents, William and Emma Bruck, on their family farm. George graduated from Hanover High School in June 1944 and immediately joined the Navy.  He served during WWII in the South Pacific as a Coxswain on the U.S.S. Lark, and was honorably discharged in June of...

Huron – Ellen L. Wargo, 98, passed away on May 5, 2022 at The Meadows at Osborn Park. Ellen was born on March 4, 1932 in Mansfield, OH to parents Glen and Eunice (Hazelton) Cleland. She was a homemaker all of her life and loved her family deeply. She especially enjoyed taking care of her grandkids. Any time there was a Cleveland Indians game on, you could count on the fact that Ellen was watching. Not only was she an avid Indians fan, but she was also a fan of all Cleveland...

Robert Anthony Doughty left his worldly pain in the rear-view mirror on April 6, 2022.  Robert was born April 18, 1981 in Norwalk to his parents: Denise M Doughty (Myers) and Richard A Doughty, Sr. Robert was a fearless, outgoing, adventurous kid growing up in Norwalk. He graduated from both Norwalk High School and the Carpentry Program at Ehove Career Center in 2000.  Robert moved around and lived in both California and New York before returning home to live in...

Jeanne Platek, 94, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022. She was born in Chester, PA and was a graduate of both Notre Dame High School and St. Agnes School of Nursing in Philadelphia. While attending St. Agnes, she met the love of her life, John, who returned from WWII to attend Villanova. They were married in 1950 and began their 50-year marriage by moving to Carlsbad, CA for first duty station at Camp Pendleton before returning to Cleveland. Jeanne was a proud and enthusiastic Marine...

Mitch Gillam, 82, passed away after an extended illness at the Commons of Providence Memory Care.  He was born on December 8, 1939 in Lafferty, Ohio, and graduated from Lafferty High School in 1957.  Mitch went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in Education at Ohio University, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi, his Masters of Science in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Akron, and post graduate work at Ashland University.  Mitch began his teaching and coaching...

Anna Marie (Jara) Rayman, 90, passed away after a brief illness. She was born February 28, 1932 and lived a full life until March 25, 2022. Anna was born in Lorain, OH to Bertha (Wojewodka) and Peter Jara as the oldest of 4 daughters. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She has been married to her beloved husband, Joseph C. Rayman, for the past 65 years and has 5 children: Joseph Rayman (Elmo Wendorf) of Ixonia, WI, Patricia A. Rayman of Huron, Nancy J....

Kyle Witkowski, 38, went home to be with his Savior on January 8, 2022 with his family by his side. Kyle was born June 23, 1983 in Portland, OR.  He joined Boy Scouts with his brothers and was a gifted student. At 12 yrs old, the dozens of health struggles began.  In spite of them, Kyle’s humor, deep gratitude for family & friends and his trusted team of caregivers for over 26 years kept him hopeful and encouraged.  His wisdom and sincere patience touched everyone...

HURON – Priscilla R. Auble, 93, of Huron, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at her residence.  She was born Oct. 3, 1928, in Groton, Connecticut. She graduated from Fitch High School in 1946 then started her career as a legal secretary. Priscilla met her future husband Aaron Auble, who was stationed locally with the Coast Guard at a dance social. Aaron’s persistence eventually won her heart and after marrying in 1951 they moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Priscilla continued her...

Harry F. Kelly, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, at the Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family and loved ones. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Kelly was the son of former Governor of Michigan & Michigan State Supreme Court Justice, Harry F. Kelly, and Anne (O'Brien) Kelly. He attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1953 and, while there, was a linebacker on the ND football team, coached by Frank Leahy. ...

With great sadness, we announce that Laura Rudolph,59, passed away on March 5, 2022, the way she had wanted. Mom went peacefully at her dream home with her loving husband Paul right by her side on a beautiful day and after a long battle with cancer. She did not go down without a hard fight.  Laura was a loving wife, great mom, by far the best Nana ever, funny mother-in-law, sister, aunt, and an awesome best friend. If you knew her, you would know how loving, caring, strong, funny,...