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Woman’s death ruled a suicide

By Chris McBride 2 min read

BAZETTA -- The death of a woman whose body was found in a wooded area of Mosquito Lake State Park on April 30 has been ruled a suicide, according to the Trumbull County Coroner's Office.

Coroners identified Tracey Oller, 54, of Cortland, as the woman whose body was discovered at the park after being reported missing by her family.

According to an investigative report, the woman's son reported her missing April 30 after she did not return home the previous night. She was found lying on a blanket in a wooded area by a vehicle parked near the marina.

Near her body, officers found an empty medication bottle and a McDonald's cup containing another empty prescription bottle and a bottle of Canada Dry Ginger Ale. Her belongings were found in her car, including her cellphone and purse, the report states. Police also found a suicide note.

Oller had a documented history of depression and other mental health issues and was prescribed several medications for these conditions. Medical records detailed her past treatment for suicidal thoughts and depression.

Investigators concluded there were no signs of illicit drug use or alcohol consumption that would have led them to believe foul play was involved.

An investigation into the matter was headed up by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The autopsy confirmed the presence of a large amount of dissolved medication in Oller's system, with blood concentrations of mirtazapine, an antidepressant, and diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, well within the toxic range. The autopsy confirmed that there were no signs of foul play.

According to her obituary, she left behind a father, two sisters, a brother, a son and grandson. She worked as a secretary and enjoyed spending time at Mosquito Lake, her obituary states.

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