Chloe M. Ernst, 16, of Loudonville, died Friday evening, June 19, 2015 in a water accident at the Pleasant Hill Lake Dam.
Chloe was born March 20, 1999 in Wooster and was a straight “A” student at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center and had completed 10th grade in the Loudonville High School. She had previously attended West Holmes Schools through 8th grade and was a member of the Loudonville Redbirds soccer team during her 9th grade school year.
Chloe enjoyed face painting for friends and for parties, enjoyed drawing and sketching, enjoyed preparing other’s make-up, and was looking forward to being a bridesmaid in her sister’s wedding in August.
Chloe is survived by her parents, Melinda “Mindi” and Leslie Middleton of Loudonville; two brothers: Cody Rineard of Loudonville and Nathan Walters of Wooster; two sisters: Casey (Zach Hendershott) Ernst of Loudonville and Kirsten Martin of Maryland; her grandparents: Alfred and Shirley Ernst of Lakeville, and Red and Sandy Martin of Wooster; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and her kitty, Phoebe, and her new puppy, Lakota.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 24 at 11 a.m. in Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville, with Pastor Duane Galbraith officiating. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery, McZena.
Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left for Chloe’s family by visiting www.Byerly-Lindsey.com.
