Harriett K. (Hedy) Schlessman, 101, of Monroeville passed away Friday May 10, 2019 after an extraordinary life.  Harriett was born January 23, 1918, to the late William A. and Leona A. (Rendle) Schlessman.  She graduated from Monroeville High School and was a member of the last graduating class before the ‘new’ high school opened in 1936.  She was a lifelong farmer and a retiree from General Motors.  She was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church,...

Aaron M. Smith, 46, of Norwalk passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his residence. Private family funeral services will be held at the Pfeil Funeral Home, Monroeville Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the GoFundMe account set up for Aaron. 

Donald E. Smith, Jr., 62, of Monroeville passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 18, 2019 at his residence. Don was born February 25, 1957 in Norwalk and attended Monroeville Schools. He drove truck for the JR Schugel Trucking Line. Don’s hobbies included; fishing, model cars, watching western movies, learning about WWII history, and watching Cleveland Indians baseball. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Donald E. (Barb) Smith, Sr. of Monroeville; one sister, Donna (Ed)...

Surrounded by his beloved family, James F. Beck entered into God’s Kingdom on April 18, 2019.  Jim was born on July 6, 1927 to Dewey and Viola (Simmons) Beck in Monroeville, OH, residing there his entire life.    He was an active member of the Monroeville High School band, and enjoyed it so much that he, his sister Phoebe, and his favorite neighbors, cousins Bob and Bill Schug, would all play their instruments as they marched their way to school.  Jim’s...

Gene M. Cherry, I, 89, of Monroeville passed away peacefully Friday, April 12, 2019 in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky. He was born in Sandusky to Henry and Clara (Hehrer) Cherry on March 23, 1930. He attended Monroeville High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Gene retired in 1992 from New Departure-Hyatt, Division of General Motors after 22 ½ years of service. He was a member of the Sandusky Power Squadron, Local Union 913 UAW, and Purple Martin Conservation...

Laura J. Brown, 90, of Monroeville passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in The Willows at Bellevue. She was born May 28, 1928 in Monroeville to Wesley and Ruth (Wiley) Davis. She attended Monroeville Schools. She retired in 1983 from New Departure Hyatt where she worked as a machine operator. Laura was a member of the Congregational Community United Church of Christ, Monroeville and Sandusky Eagles. Her hobbies included crocheting, reading, and going to casinos. She is...

Marjorie R. Schafer, 95, of Monroeville passed away peacefully Monday, February 25, 2019 in the Stein Hospice Care Center following a brief illness. She was born February 2, 1924 to Daniel and Dora (Brobst) Hohler and attended Monroeville High School. For several years she worked with local families as a caregiver. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. Marjorie enjoyed volunteering for her church family, playing euchre, assembling puzzles,...

Brian L. Boehler, 62, of Monroeville passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in the Twilight Gardens Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. He was born September 14, 1956 in Norwalk to Richard and Evelyn (Romell) Boehler and was a graduate of Norwalk High School. Brian was proud to be a part of the Norwalk Football State Champs. He lived in Bonita Springs, Florida for several years working in construction before returning home. He was an avid fan of all pro, college, and high school...

Eugene C. Koch, age 91, of Bellevue, passed away Thursday evening, January 17, 2019 at Firelands Regional Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1927 in Townsend Township (Sandusky County) to the late Clifford Clinton Koch and Lucille (Ries) Koch.  He was a 1945 graduate of Monroeville High School and served in the US Air Force.  He was a welder for 38 years at Center Manufacturing in Bellevue, retiring in 1989.  He also enjoyed farming part-time. He enjoyed gardening,...

Isabelle H. Reynolds, 93, of Monroeville passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 in the Gaymont Nursing Center, Norwalk following a brief illness.  She was born November 1, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio and had lived in the Monroeville area over half of her life.  Isabelle was a member of the Congregational Community United Church of Christ, Monroeville. She is survived by one brother, Oliver “O.T.” Weis; one grandson, Ian (Elizabeth) Reynolds of Naples, Fla.; two great...