Howard J. Smith, 84, passed away Thursday morning March 18, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Howard was born July 7, 1936 at home in rural Norwalk to the late Clemens and Blandina (Schnurr) Smith. He was a 1954 graduate of Monroeville High School. He married the love of his life, Sharon Renwand, on April 12, 1958 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sandusky, and shared 62 years of marriage that portrayed the most beautiful, unconditional love, that set a perfect example for...

Andrea M. Mason, 38, of Norwalk passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 1, 2021. She was born November 21, 1982 in Sandusky, Ohio and had attended Norwalk City Schools & Edison High School. Andrea was a very caring, kindhearted, creative spirit who enjoyed music, art, bike riding, and animals but her true love was being a Mom. She is survived by her daughter, Scarlett; her mother, Denise Mason; one sister, Jennifer (John) Saunders; grandmother, Carole Perry; nieces, nephews, and other...

Annabelle L. Meyer, 92, of Monroeville passed away peacefully Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 11, 1928 in Dearborn, Michigan and was a 1946 graduate of Monroeville High School. Annabelle was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroeville where she was active in the RCIA program. She was a lifetime auxiliary member of the American Legion Post 547 and the Bronson Conservation League. Annabelle was a devoted mother and...

James F. Herner, 88, of Monroeville passed away on January 22, 2021. He was born on August 28, 1932 and grew up on a farm south of Monroeville. He was a 1950 graduate of Monroeville High School. In 1960, Jim earned a Bachelor of Architecture from The Ohio State University after serving in the U.S. Army. In 1962, Jim co-founded Janotta & Herner Construction Co. which soon developed into one of the most respected design/build contractors in Northern Ohio. He retired as President in 1995....

John Raymond Gates passed away suddenly on January 21, 2021. John was born in Havana, Ohio on March 29, 1952 to the late Raymond and Marie Gates. He was a 1970 graduate of Attica High School and worked for Commercial Vehicle Group in Norwalk (formerly Mayflower, Motor Panels, Sheller Globe) for forty years before its closing. John was very active working on the family farm, as it was his home away from home. If he wasn’t spending time with family, you could always find him there...

Cody M. Urbine, 26, of Upper Sandusky and formerly of Norwalk passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 15, 2021 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was born October 5, 1994 in Norwalk and had attended Willard City Schools. Cody’s hobbies included karaoke, working outside, and helping others. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Angela (Miller) Urbine of Upper Sandusky; his stepmother Heather Brewster of Mansfield; his son, Kamryn Peterson; siblings, Ashley (Eric) Sheperd of New Washington,...

Bernard M. Wegner, 70, of Monroeville passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 31, 1950 in Ostermunzel, Germany. Bernard graduated from James Ford Rhodes High School in Cleveland, Ohio and received his Associate Degree from Terra Tech Community College. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era. Bernard was employed as the night manager at the Castaway Bay Hotel, Sandusky prior to his retirement. His hobbies included cooking,...

Katie A. Rouse went home to be with the Lord and loved ones at the age of 88 years on January 9, 2021. She was born to the late Noah J. and Emma (Miller) Schrock on June 26, 1932 in Maysville, Ohio. Katie worked her entire life as a bartender/cook. She worked at Lee’s Grill in Monroeville and the Norwalk Moose Lodge until her retirement. She was a great cook and baker. Everyone demanded her homemade noodles for all their family gatherings. She was also known for her cookies and pies....

Elizabeth “Bette” Cecilia (Tyler) Gies Wolfram has found her new home. For 102 years she proudly considered herself to be a Village of Monroeville resident and a loving member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of which she was its oldest member. Bette was the third of six children born to Carl and Gertrude (Greenfelder) Tyler. Her family owned and operated Tyler’s Department Store (1879-1982) a third-generation dry goods store in downtown Monroeville. Bette and her siblings...

Neil J. Schlachter, 72, of Monroeville died Thursday evening, December 10, 2020 surrounded by his family from complications associated with COVID-19. He was born March 5, 1948 and lived in Oxford Township, Monroeville, Ohio to Walter and Margaret (Cooper) Schlachter.  He married the love of his life Mary Ellen (Boose) Schlachter on March 17, 1971 in Norwalk, Ohio. He was a 1966 graduate of Monroeville High School.  He worked as a successful farmer for 50 years and raised corn,...