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!