Ellinor Covella Obituary

Ellinor Covella

Sep 22, 1943 - Jan 24, 2026

Bellevue

Ellinor "Midge" Covella of Bellevue, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.

Born September 22, 1943, in Sandusky, Midge was the daughter of the late Ervin Noah and Ingrid Ellinor (Jensen) Krisher.

She attended Margaretta Schools and graduated in 1961. During her school years, she was a member of Cochran's Majorettes in Port Clinton, Ohio's famous all-girl military marching unit, which allowed her to travel to many states. She was also crowned Track Queen her senior year of high school.

Midge's diverse career included working for James E. Green, DO, a physician's weight-loss center, Erie Bay Graphics, WLCO radio in Clyde, and as an independent agent for United Truck Master, a tractor-trailer driving school in Clearwater, Florida. She eventually retired from EHOVE Career Center in Milan.

A creative soul, she enjoyed writing poetry for school, weddings, funerals, and friends who needed kind words. She was a member of Sandusky Banshees First Draw Club and earned third place in the state for the women's competition. Midge also enjoyed collecting McCoy Pottery and decorating vintage soaps for friends and family for every holiday.

In 1962, Midge married Charles Renwand and together had two sons. Then, in 1976, she married Lewis Covella and gained two stepsons.

Midge is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Lewis R. Covella; two sons, David C. Renwand and Danial B. (Shari) Renwand; stepsons, James K. (Christine) Covella and Christopher J. Covella. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Ben (Emily) Renwand, Bryon (Samantha) Renwand, Tony (Mindy) Renwand, Casey (Samantha) Renwand, Kaitlyn (Mitchell) Gildenmeister, Riley (Nevaeh) Renwand; stepgrandchildren, Colin (Ashtyn) Covella, Kaylee DaCosta and Kristen Covella, Ryan and Courtney Haley, and Mitchell Strow; great-grandchildren, Raymond, Brooklyn, Bryson, Braxton, Lillian, Preston, Parker, Paisley, Lyla, Nevaeh, Makaeh and Isaaeh; stepgreat-grandchildren, Grayson, Elliot and Malakai; her sister, Valarie M. (Dennis) Grahl; niece and nephew, Kendra (Rod) Smith and Drew (Erica) Grahl; and great nephews, Dane and Bren Smith, Hunter and Gavin Grahl; and cousin, Martha (Jeff) Mariea.

She also leaves behind her beloved Shih-Tzus, Giavanna and Gidget.

A Celebration of Life for Midge will be Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Knights of Columbus in Bellevue, 816 E. Monroe Street. Friends and family are welcome to gather from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. followed by a brief memorial presentation shared by her family. Interment will be at Castalia Cemetery.

Foos & Foos Funeral Service, Bellevue, is in care of arrangements.