Obituaries- Majoy, Kelley

Raymond G. Majoy

Aug 3, 1943 - Oct 29, 2014

Our beloved husband and father was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, Oct. 29, 2014, after a brief and sudden illness.

Ray began his law enforcement career as an officer, then as a detective sergeant, with the Huron Police Department. In 1980, he continued his law enforcement career with the Cedar Point Police Department for 33 years, 25 of them as the chief of police. His total law enforcement service spanned over 45 years.

Ray was an active member of the Huron community. He was instrumental in the formation of the Huron Youth Baseball Program and the building of the Fabens Park facility. He enjoyed coaching at a variety of levels in football and baseball. For his many contributions, Ray was a recipient of the Huron Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year Award.

Ray was a lifelong parishioner at St. Peter Catholic Church in Huron and was a Huron High School graduate in the class of 1961, where he played football, basketball, baseball and wrestling. He was inducted into the Huron High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998. Ray was also member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Aerie 2877).

Ray loved the outdoors, hunting with his brothers, sons and good friends. Throughout his life he was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, racing and riding in many places. Ray enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren competing in athletics and loved playing with his younger grandchildren.

Ray is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sally (Shunk) Majoy; his daughter, Natalie (Dean) Reineke; son, Robert (Janet) Majoy; son, Michael (Betty) Majoy; daughter, Missy (Kim) Schaffter; and son, Matthew (Brittany) Majoy; as well as brothers, “Tike” Dominic (Agnes) Majoy, “Boogs” Joseph (Bonnie) Majoy, Ken (Gladys) Majoy, “Turk” Wayne (Betsy) Majoy and Richard (Dana) Majoy; sisters, Anna Hardy, Helen Keegan, Patty (Paul) Blodgett and Mavis (Frank) Triana; and grandchildren, Abigail, Nicholas, Thomas, Shelby, Alexa Rae, Timothy, Kaycee, Logan, Antonino (Nino), Tyler, Richard (Ridge), Agostino (Tino), Elijah, Matthew (Vinny) and Eliana.

Ray was preceded in death by his mother and father, Dominic and Ada Majoy; sister, “Toot” Thelma Teague; nieces, “Tilley” Marilyn Bosnyak, Cindy Zappa and Karyn Camella; nephews, Bob Keegan and Ronnie Keegan; and grandson, Andrew Majoy.

Friends may call 5-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, in the St. Peter Catholic School gymnasium and from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, until 11:30 a.m. in the Gathering Space of St. Peter Catholic Church, 430 Main St., Huron. Mass of Christian Burial will follow the calling hours on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Jeff McBeth will officiate. Interment will be in Scott Cemetery, Huron Township. Foster Funeral Home, 410 Main St., Huron, is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences may be made by going to fosterfh.com.  Contributions can be made to St. Peter Catholic Church or to The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Sheila Bernice Kelley

Aug 2, 1941 - Oct 23, 2014

Sheila Bernice Kelley, 73, residing in Huron, passed away early Thursday morning, Oct. 23, 2014, in Stein Hospice Care Center after a lengthy illness.

Sheila was born Aug. 2, 1941, in Lowell, Mass., to Robert and Molly (Davidson) Ryan.  Sheila was a member of Huron Yacht Club Ladies Auxiliary and Huron Eagles Auxiliary. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping, boating the Great Lakes, traveling to Europe and spending time at her cabin in the mountains of Pennsylvania. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Sheila is survived by her husband, Daniel P. Kelley, whom she married June 1, 1963; four children, Daniel M. Kelley of Dennison, Ohio, Michael P. (Julie) Kelley, Michelle A. Galvin and Kevin J. Kelley, all of Huron; five grandchildren, Connor, Liam, Molly, Megan and Mikey; one sister, Agnes Wojcukiewicz; four brothers, Donald, Thomas, William (Shirley) and Michael (Margarette) Ryan; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.  In addition to her parents, Sheila was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Edward Ryan; and sisters, Maureen Moldoch and Barbara Silva.

Friends may call 4-8 pm. Sunday, Oct. 26, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Prayers will be recited at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 430 Main St., Huron, with Father Jerry Ceranowski presiding. Burial will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

Those wishing to contribute to Sheila's memory may do so to Multiple System Atrophy Foundation Coalition, 8311 Brier Creek Parkway, Suite 105-434, Raleigh, NC 27617.  Condolences may be shared at grofffuneralhomes.com.

Letter to the Editor

To the Voters of Huron,

On Tuesday, November 4th the voters of Huron will have the opportunity to vote on Issue #3, a renewal school levy for the Huron City Schools. The Huron Board of Education is unanimous in its support for the renewal school levy, and would like to remind the voters this renewal levy will not increase your taxes.

The recent state report card confirms Huron City Schools lead all area districts in student performance due, in part, to the support of the Huron voters and their willingness to invest in an excellent education for the children of Huron.

Under the direction of the Board, district leadership is committed to sound fiscal management. Every attempt is being made to run the district efficiently on a day-to-day basis, and in the past two years the Board of Education has approved over $1 million in cuts throughout the system.

Board of Education members John Caporini, Donna Green, Eric Muehlhauser, Scott Slocum and Tim Sowecke urge you to vote YES! FOR HURON SCHOOLS on November 4th.
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Respectfully Submitted,

The Huron City Schools
Board of Education

Recent Real Estate Transfers

10/9/2014- 101 Mansfield Drive; Martha E. Stewart & Robert M. Daugherty to Francesca A. Lendrum; $335,000

10/9/2014- 309 Williams Street; Keven C. & Kimberlee M. Gray to Christiana Trust; $42,000 (Sheriff's sale)

10/10/2014- 1709 Lands End Drive; Dale R. Yearick, Trustee to Kevin W. & Denise M. Trares; $467,500

Obituaries- Esposito, Davlin, Fenton, Grubola

MARTA ESPOSITO

Marta J. Esposito, 77, of Huron, Ohio, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2014, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 29,1937 in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Walter B. and Hazel (Henderson) Estep, and came to Huron, Ohio, in 1959 from Youngstown.  Marta was a 1955 graduate of Boardman High School, and attended Mount Union College.  She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Huron, Ohio, and Eagles Aerie #2875, Huron, Ohio.  Marta was a stay at home Mom for many years, and enjoyed being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a dedicated community person and touched many lives, and will be truly missed by her family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers.  Marta was the former secretary for the first Huron City Manager, Dean Sheldon.  She was the President of the Union of Non-Classified workers of the Huron City Schools for 28 years.  Marta was employed at Huron City Schools for 35 years working as sports ticket manager, study hall monitor, and cafeteria cashier.  She was an avid sports fan, especially the Huron Tigers, and especially enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren’s sporting events. Marta was one of three founding members of the Huron Baseball Program.  

She is survived by her husband, Joseph M. “Joe” Esposito, Sr., whom she would be married to for 54 years in January.  Marta is also survived by her children, Joseph Jr. (Trina) Esposito of Glen Ellen, Illinois, Julie (Matt) Dewey of Huron, Ohio, Timothy (Maureen) Esposito of Vermilion, Ohio, Stacie (Ken) Morckel of Dublin, Ohio, and Barry (Carrie) Esposito of Hilliard, Ohio, by her grandchildren, Parker, Payton, Baylor, Mason, Lauren, Matthew, Emily, Trevor, Cassidy, Kate, Maddie, and Nick, by her sister, Barbara (John) Morey of Canfield, Ohio, and by her brother, Walter B. Estep, Jr. of Seattle, Washington.  She was preceded in death by her brother, John Estep.  

Friends may call on Monday, October 13, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon in the gathering space of St. Peter Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 Noon, in St. Peter Catholic Church, 430 Main Street, Huron, Ohio.  Fr. Jeff McBeth will officiate.  Interment will be in Scott Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter Catholic Church, to the Huron Football Scholarship Fund, 817 Cleveland Road, Huron, Ohio 44939, or to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.  Online condolences may be made by going to www.fosterfh.com.

WILLIAM DAVLIN

William Conway "Willy" Davlin, 60, of Huron, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, at home early Monday morning, Oct. 6, 2014.

Born Jan. 11, 1954, in Sandusky, he was the son of Robert Aloysius and Alice Elizabeth (Conway) Davlin.  Willy attended Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School and later graduated from Perkins High School. He went on to graduate from Northwood Institute, in Midland, Mich. Willy owned and operated the Dusk to Dawn Motel for over 25 years.

He enjoyed riding his Harley, having a good time and, most of all, spending time with his family and his many friends. To those who knew him best he was one of a kind and will be remembered as one of the kindest and most giving people around. Willy was one of the most colorful, funny and entertaining people you could know. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Willy is survived by his life partner of 29 years, Lois Melching; his children, Brooke (Rick) Gardner, Joshua (Venus) Davlin, Jacob (Julie) Davlin, Justin Davlin, Matt Melching and Amanda (Aaron) Melching Toole; six grandchildren, Ryder Gray, Lawson and Luke Davlin, Zen and Sage Davlin and Emma Toole; three sisters, Sr. Magdala Davlin, Christine Kochendoerfer and Elizabeth "Liz" (Bob) Cassidy; a brother, Robert (Suzanne) Davlin; and his beloved nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Barbara White; and his "father-in-law," Kenn Doerner.

Visitation was 2-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at David F. Koch Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at The Chapel, 4444 Galloway Road, Sandusky. Chaplain Mel Sayler of Stein Hospice officiating. Following the services, at his request, cremation will take place. Interment will be held later in St. Joseph Cemetery, Sandusky.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 43099 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035.  Your memories and words of comfort may be expressed to Willy's family at davidfkoch.com. 

MAURICE FENTON

Maurice P. Fenton Jr., 79, of Huron, passed away Tuesday evening, Oct. 7, 2014, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

Born Dec. 29, 1934, in Lexington, Ky., he was the son of Maurice P. "Shorty" and Louise (Bickley) Fenton Sr. Maurice had many nicknames. He was known as "Mo" and "Maurie" at work and was known by "Ritz" or "Ritzy" by his close family. Maurice was a 1952 graduate of Sandusky High School.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, having served during the Korean War.

Maurice retired from Ohio Edison as a senior credit and collection specialist. He had a special bond with his customers that is evident 20 years after his retirement. Maurice was a past president of the Ohio Edison Men's Club and served on the Board of Directors of the Ohio Edison Employees Credit Union.  An active member of Grace Episcopal Church, Maurice served on the vestry and properties committee helping spearhead the lighting of the beautiful stain glass windows at the church. Maurice was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Science Lodge 50 F & AM Sandusky, Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo.

Ritz was an avid outdoorsman, water fowler, and fisherman, serving for many years as a charter member of Sandusky Bay Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed each season spending time fishing in his boat, huddled in a duck blind, or warm in an ice shanty. During the past five years he portrayed the Jolly Old Elf, sporting his own beard.

He is survived by his wife, Carol E. Walton (McGookey) Fenton; two daughters, Susan (Shawn) Griffith, and Amy (Jeffrey) Wobser; and his five grandchildren, Caleb Griffith, Mary Claire Griffith, Luke Griffith, Emily Wobser and Christopher Wobser; brother, John S. (Juanita) Fenton; sister, Marcia Rotsinger; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Maurice was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Mary (Briney) Fenton; and his sister, Judith (Edward) Fenton Aust.

Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, until time of the memorial services at 11 a.m., at Grace Episcopal Church, 315 Wayne St., Sandusky. Rev. Jan Smith Wood will officiate. Inurnment will take place in the Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium, Sandusky.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Grace Episcopal Church, 315 Wayne St., Sandusky, OH 44870, or Stein Hospice Service, Inc., 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.  Arrangements are entrusted to the David F. Koch Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Ave., Sandusky.  Your memories and words of comfort may be expressed to Maurice's family at davidfkoch.com.

MARIE (CORREY) GRUBOLA

Marie A. (Correy) Grubola, 101, formerly of Detroit and Huron, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, Oct. 7, 2014, in her son's home in Pleasant Ridge, Mich., where she had been living for the last two years.

Marie was born Aug. 9, 1913, in Detroit, to Michael J. and Adele (Yezbick) Correy.  She lost her mother at the age of two and was raised by her immigrant (Lebanon) father who started a grocery store business in Detroit. She had to leave school, where she excelled in the ninth grade, to work in his store and eventually care for him. Marie continued to work in the store after she was married and in 1953 she lost her husband and father in the same year and went on to raise three young sons by herself. Never idle and always cheerful her entire life, if you listed her occupation it would be to serve and help others.

Marie was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church while living in Huron. In her spare time, she enjoyed her family, especially the grandkids, reading, gardening, puzzles and playing cards (runs and sets) with her granddaughters.

Marie is survived by her sons, Douglas (Dorothy) of Huron, Richard (Barbara) of Pleasant Ridge, and James (Kay) Grubola of Louisville, Ky.; grandchildren, Kristin (Allen) Jenkins, Heather, Kelly (Brian) Troiano, Morgan (Andy) VonBerg and Alec; great-grandchildren, Branden and Brenna Jenkins, Kenley Troiano, Verity VonBerg and Candace (Rob) Jenkins-Wertz; great-great grandchildren, Quinten and Tristan Wertz; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.  In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Grubola in 1953; sister, Isabell Boucher; and brothers, Floyd and Phillip Correy.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place in Pleasant Ridge, at a later date. A mass of remembrance will take place at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Huron, at a later date. Inurnment will take place in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Detroit.  Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Hospice of Michigan, 400 Mack Ave., Detroit, MI 48201, or to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.  Condolences may be shared with the family at grofffuneralhomes.com

Huron High School National Honor Society Inducts 28

This past Wednesday evening, 28 of Huron’s top students were inducted into the Alpha Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS).  These four seniors and 24 juniors were not recognized simply for their scholarship, but also for their leadership qualities, service, and character.  Each student inducted was nominated by the faculty based first on their academic achievement of a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and then on their service, leadership, and character.  To maintain membership in NHS, students must maintain a 3.5 GPA and volunteer in the community at least eight hours per semester.

Mr. Dale Casper, gifted intervention specialist with the Huron City Schools, was the guest speaker for the induction ceremony.  Mr. Casper expressed his sincere gratitude in being asked to speak at such a great event which included many of the students whom he had in class several years ago.  In his speech, Mr. Casper quoted from many of his favorite authors including Ralph Waldo Emerson and Homer Hickam, author of October Sky.  In closing, he challenged the students to have an impact on the world.  In doing so, Mr. Casper quoted Robin Williams’ character from the 1989 movie, Dead Poets Society.  “To quote from (Walt) Whitman, "O me! O life!... of the questions of these recurring; of the endless trains of the faithless... of cities filled with the foolish; what good amid these, O me, O life?" Answer. That you are here - that life exists, and identity; that the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. That the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?” 

Mr. Dale Casper speaks at the NHS Induction Ceremony
Wednesday evening

The newly appointed NHS members include seniors, Hannah Cantrill, Kassie Hamilton, Sean Martin, and Graham Mast, and juniors, Delaney Black, Hannah Blackwell, Jamie Borger, Leo Bunting, Grace Claus, Sophie Dandurand, Elisabeth Dawkins, Dean Dickerson, James Faunda, Grant Ferrell, Jared Fronzaglio, Lisa Gies, Kylie Greulich, Jake Guerrero, Michael Huddleston, Kaitlin Drueger, Miranda Land, Wyatt Myters, Tyler Sasala, Aaron Schlessman, Brodie Sennish, Emma Steinmetz, Elizabeth Vacca, and Logan Weber.  Congratulations to these outstanding students and community members!

Recent Real Estate Transactions

10/2/2014- 217 Woodside Drive; Mark M. & Connie R. Lamb to Craig R. & Melanie R. Ritz; $100,000

10/3/2014- Mill Street, lot; West Bank Group to Harbor North Properties, LLC; $160,000

10/3/2014- 217 Kiwanis Avenue; John R. Dutt to Amy E. Lewis; $250,000

Fish Huron Ohio Walleye Challenge Thwarted by Inclement Weather

Saturday's strong winds made
Lake Erie dangerous for small
watercraft.  Photo by Gretchen
Blackwell.

This past week, Huron was buzzing with activity as anglers from around the Midwest arrived in Huron ready to take part in the Fish Huron Ohio Walleye Challenge.  The fishing tournament was to have taken place this past Saturday and Sunday with 106 teams, each consisting of three to four members, vying for the top prize. 

Unfortunately, Lake Erie is unpredictable this time of year, and the tournament had to be cancelled.  Saturday was declared a “Blow Day”, and there was hope that the conditions on Sunday would improve.  Nonetheless, the large waves, cold temperatures, gusty winds, and chance of water spouts made the conditions on both Saturday and Sunday too dangerous to risk heading out on the lake.

 

The $28,450 in prize money that was intended to be awarded for the best catch and a variety of other categories was distributed via a random drawing.  In addition, over $10,000 will be donated to charity as a result of the Charity Raffle Dinner which was held Friday evening at Mesenberg’s. 

Though Lake Erie was the victor in this year’s walleye challenge, it is always better to respect our inland sea and heed her warning signs.  There is always next year!

‘Pink Out’ at Huron Memorial Stadium on October 10

For the past 26 years, October has been designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM).  During this month, a variety of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies work together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, and provide greater access to services.  For the sixth consecutive year, the National Football League and NFL Players Association have teamed up with the American Cancer Society to support NBCAM.  The NFL’s initiative, called “A Crucial Catch: Annual Screening Saves Lives,” reminds women 40 and older about the importance of having an annual mammogram.  To date, the NFL’s initiative has raised more than $3 million for the American Cancer Society, with the majority of the donations coming from the sale of pink items at retail and on the NFL Auction.  For the past three years, money raised through A Crucial Catch has supported the American Cancer Society’s Community Health Advocates National Grants for Empowerment (CHANGE) program.  American Cancer Society CHANGE Grants, have educated 72,000 women on the benefits and importance of breast cancer screening with more than 10,000 free or low-cost screenings performed.

In an effort to garner further support for A Crucial Catch, the NFL has invited local communities to get involved.  The Huron Tigers football team has once again taken up the call.  To show solidarity in the fight against breast cancer and all cancers in general, the Huron Football team is sponsoring a ‘Pink Out’ at their home game against Margaretta on October 10.  Pink items will be worn by the football players, cheerleaders, and band members.  All those in attendance will also have the opportunity to join the efforts.  Pat O'Brien Chevrolet in Norwalk has donated 150 pink t-shirts that have been created for the event.  These shirts are available for sale for $10 each.  The shirts are available by ordering them through Lucky Stone Promotions.  Orders are due by October 6 to guarantee your order.  Orders can be placed by visiting Lucky Stone at 607 South Main Street.  Alternately, questions can be directed to Jenny Hagy at jenny@luckystonepromotions.com.  All money raised through the sale of the t-shirts will go directly to the American Cancer Society. 

Remember to wear pink to the Huron football game on October 10 to help ‘Pink Out’ the stadium.  In doing so, you will be supporting a worthy cause.

Recent Real Estate Transactions

9/26/2014- 513 Williams Street; Robert T. & Jayne K. Yost to William Vorhees; $149,900

9/29/2014- Bogart Road (lot); Gordon B. & Mary Ann Hahn to Jason R. & Melissa A. Gibboney; $40,000

9/30/2014- 825 Gloucester Drive; John B. & Connie Lynn Smith Girard to Todd M. Gardner; $152,000

9/30/2014- 307 Tiffin Avenue; Susan J. Boliantz et al. to Ian L. Mansor; $92,500

10/1/2014- 1110 By The Shores Drive, Unit D1; James P. West, Jr to William Hubans, Sr.; $132,900

Huron River Art & Pumpkin Fests Appeal to Youngsters of All Ages

From the Huron Chamber of Commerce

It’s not often that you can find a fun-filled, fall event that is a great hit with children and their parents, as well.  Set for Saturday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the 4^th annual Huron River Art Fest features lots of works by talented Ohio artisans and the 7^th annual Pumpkin Festival will include: Jungle Bob’s Reptile Show (3 p.m.), a Midway of Magic (4 p.m.), a scarecrow decorating contest and a children’s craft tent, hosted by Just Like Home Childcare.

The highlight of the day is the Barnes Nursery Pumpkin Drop at 2:30 p.m.  With the help of a 55 ft. high bucket crane, the huge orange vegetables are instantly transformed into nothing more than a squishy SPLAT.

The Huron River Art Fest, sponsored by the Huron Chamber of Commerce, draws artisans from around Ohio, and as far away as Texas, to share their treasures, which include glass mosaics, hand-thrown pottery, decorative knot bracelets, silver spoon gift items, handmade soaps and lotion and hand-dyed and recycled yarns.

Huron native, Jeff Ulrich, has become a well-known artist in the Columbus area, creating all types of nautical pieces, many made from driftwood collected at local beaches.  They are difficult to explain, but pleasing to the eye. 

Each of the artists has donated one of their creations for a giant raffle.  A vintage commemorative Christmas ornament will be given to each person purchasing raffle tickets by the Huron Chamber of Commerce.

Gourmet coffee, cider and doughnuts, along with other food items will be available throughout the day. 

Obituaries- Rowe, Engasser, White

Donald A. Rowe

Donald Arthur Rowe, 85, of Huron and Naples, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014 at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born October 21, 1928 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was a graduate of Wittenberg University and Bowling Green State University. He served in the US Army in Europe during the Korean War.  He was a missionary in Liberia, Africa, for the Lutheran Church, and was the first Community Action Director under the Anti-Povery Programs for Richland, Morrow, and Crawford Counties.  His favorite job was serving as the principal at Liberia School in Morrow County.

He is a member of Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, Naples, FL where he is currently serving as a Stephen Leader. He is a Friend of the Huron First Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder.

He is survived by his wife, Twila, married to for 42 years; a son, Timothy (Jexy), daughter, Cindy, grandson, Isaiah Rowe, granddaughter Rachel Ahrens, great-grandson, Axl Banish, brother-in-law Ira Thomas Talbot (Susan), sister-in-law, Dorothy Rowe and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Tuesday,  September 30, 2014 from 12:30 until time of memorial service 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 225 Williams Street, Huron with Rev. Dr. Anne Marie Montgomery, officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 1225 Piper Blvd, Naples, FL 34110 or to the First Presbyterian Church, Huron, 44839.  Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com.

Alfred Enggasser

ENGGASSER Alfred C. 79 Huron, Ohio died peacefully at home September 27, 2014. He was born in Lakewood, Ohio on August 1, 1935, son of the late Walter G. and Sylvia Enggasser. He was married February 14, 1973 to Mary Lou Cooney. In addition to his wife he is survived by his brother Leo (Phyllis), brother in law Mike Marshall (Elaine), sister in law Dianne McDonough (Tom). He leaves behind nephews nieces and many friends including his B-Dock sailing friends Anne & Frank Marcunas,and others.

Alfred graduated from Case Western Reserve in 1957 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for and with his father and brother at Cleveland Coppersmithing Works in Cleveland, Ohio. He went on to work for several companies in the Ohio area in his chosen field. Retiring early he found a new passion in his pursuit of spiritual knowledge and discernment.

He loved sports, playing hockey, and soccer, hunting, flying, fishing, and sailing. He met his wife, Mary Lou at Winterhurst ice rink in Lakewood, Ohio. Their first official date was ice-boating on Sandusky Bay, the beginning of many adventures.

Alfred did not wish for any service after his tiring battle with ALS.  Memorials may be sent to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky Ohio 44870.  Online condolences may be share at www.fosterfh.com.

Milton F. White

Milton F. “Mick” White, 80, of Huron and formerly of Sandusky, died early Saturday morning, Sept. 27, 2014, in the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness. 

He was born Oct. 28, 1933, in Sandusky, and was a 1952 graduate of Sandusky High School. Mick had also attended Findlay College. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He retired in 1999 from the former Delphi Plant, Sandusky, after 26 years. Prior to this he worked at the former Simon & Herzog Heating and Sheet Metal Company. 

He was co-owner of American Marine Services with his son Mark. He was a member of Columbus Avenue United Methodist Church, Sandusky Power Squadron where he was past commander 1989-1990, Sandusky Elks 285, American Legion Post 83, Perseverance Lodge No. 329, F.&A.M., Sandusky Men’s Bowling Association, and a former member of the Sandusky Yacht Club and the National Rifle Association. Mick enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, golf and bowling.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former Shirley J. Leonhard; three children, Cherry Stacey, Mark T. White, both of Sandusky, and Christy K. White of San Pedro, Calif.; five grandchildren, Nicholas Stacey, Jessica (Ryan) Dunlap, Emily (Michael Kokoska) Stacey, Joshua Canter, and Samantha Canter; three great-grandchildren, Ethan and Madi Kokoska and Warren Canter; four brothers, Theodor (Dorothy) White, John (Debbie) White, Thomas (Peggy Lucas) White, and Stephen M. White; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael; grandson, Angel Andrew Canter in infancy; his parents, Milton T. and Helen (Zeck) White; step mother, Irene (Christiansen) White; and three brothers, James D., Gerald A. and Richard R.

At the request of the deceased, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Perseverance Lodge 329 will hold masonic memorial services at 6 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home, and the Sandusky Power Squadron will hold memorial services at 8 p.m. Friends may also call from 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, until funeral services at 11 a.m., at Columbus Avenue United Methodist Church, 2401 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. The Rev. Ted Austin will officiate. Burial will be in the Sand Hill Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Columbus Avenue United Methodist Church, Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870, or to the Sandusky Power Squadron, P.O. 2003, Sandusky, OH 44870.  Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.

Fire Walk

Almost two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.  Simply having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half.  Nonetheless, many people disregard the importance of this simple piece of equipment.

Yesterday afternoon, volunteers from the Firelands Chapter of the American Red Cross canvassed the Oster’s Mobile Home Park on what they deem a “fire walk”.  Residents were given the opportunity to have their smoke detectors checked and have the batteries replaced.  If they did not own a smoke detector, one was installed at no charge to the resident.  Approximately, eight smoke detectors were installed in mobile homes in the Oster’s neighborhood.  Additionally, volunteers left fliers on doors of homes in the surrounding area informing residents that if they are in need of a smoke detector or simply a check of their existing one, they should contact the Huron Fire Department. 

Yesterday’s fire walk came as a direct result of the tragic death of Robert Lynch on September 22.  Lynch’s mobile home caught fire and was quickly engulfed in flames.  Lynch was unable to escape the fire.  American Red Cross volunteer and Huron resident, Dennis Pell, spent the day with Lynch’s family following the fire.  Pell sensed the concern of the other residents of the mobile home park and spear-headed the fire walk event. 

This year, October 5-11 is designated as National Fire Safety Prevention Week.  During this week, take some time to ensure that your home is safe and that your smoke alarms are working properly.  Here is a checklist of items to consider: http://www.nsc.org/safety_home/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Documents/HomeFireSafetyChecklist.pdf.  We can never be too careful or too prepared.