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Roger Blair

Roger Blair

Sep 2, 2026

Roger Lee Blair, born September 19, 1955, in Willard, Ohio, passed away on September 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, friendship, and a devotion to his family and community.

Roger was the beloved son of the late Lee Blair and Julia (Westbrook) Blair. He was a brother to Nicki Blair and the late William Greenwood. Roger married the...

Hershal Hall

Hershal Hall

Aug 31, 2026

Hershal Hall, 84, of Wakeman, Ohio, died at his home on August 31, 2026, following a brief illness. The home he built largely himself, surrounded by woods, was his own little world—a place where he was content to stay close to home and live life on his own terms.

He retired from Norwalk Furniture after many years of employment. Hershal had...

Ronald Eugene Simonson

Ronald Eugene Simonson

Aug 29, 2026

Ronald Eugene Simonson, 84, of Wellington, died on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Keystone Pointe in Lagrange. He was born on March 31, 1942, in Lodi to the late Cloyd “Bill” and Maxine (Jameyson) Simonson and graduated from Wellington High School in 1960.

For many years, Ron worked at Simonson Painting, his family business. He later specialized in carpet and linoleum...

Nancy Marie Mills

Nancy Marie Mills

Aug 29, 2026

Nancy Marie Mills, 62, of Greenwich, died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center in New London. She was born on January 14, 1964 in Shiloh and was a 1983 graduate of South Central High School and the Ehove Career Center.

Nancy enjoyed spending time at home with her family. She especially enjoyed celebrating the holidays, with special...

Norma Kathleen Bilton

Norma Kathleen Bilton

Aug 28, 2026

Norma Kathleen Bilton, 97, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at the Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born on March 18, 1929, in Ashland, Ohio, to the late Donald V. and Ellen I. (Rinehart) Bailey. Norma graduated from New London High School in 1946, and was very close with her classmates, only missing one reunion since...

Kevin “Lucky” Speicher

Kevin “Lucky” Speicher

Aug 24, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce Kevin “Lucky” Speicher, 51, of Clarksfield, Ohio, passed away August 22, 2026, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend, and so much more to the people whose lives he touched.

He was a wonderful husband, an amazing father, a softball coach, musician, and friend. He was the kind of person who could turn an ordinary evening...

Lois Rae Neel

Lois Rae Neel

Aug 24, 2026

Lois Rae (Fetterman) Neel, 93, died on August 24, 2026, at the home of her son Mike in Fitchville Township after an extended battle with dementia.

The daughter of Ray Clement and Dorothy (Hubler) Fetterman, Lois was born 19 Nov 1932 in Mansfield, Richland Co OH, she and her younger brother Doug moving to New London in 1943 after the death...

Jeffrey G. Frey

Jeffrey G. Frey

Aug 22, 2026

Jeffrey G. Frey, age 61, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away naturally and unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at his home in Norwalk. He was born on May 13, 1965, in Norwalk, to the late James H. and Arlene M. (Kluding) Frey. Jeffrey graduated from Norwalk St. Paul High School and EHOVE.

An avid outdoorsman, Jeff loved to fish, hunt, and...

James McClellan Henry, Jr.

James McClellan Henry, Jr.

Aug 21, 2026

James McClellan Henry, Jr., of Wellington, passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 74. A son of the late Erma D. (nee Shamley) and James McClellan Henry, Sr., he was born in Zanesville on February 29, 1952.

James grew up in Lakewood and graduated from Lakewood High School. He joined the United States Army at age 17 and...

Mae Belle Greenwald

Mae Belle Greenwald

Aug 21, 2026

Mae Belle Greenwald, 91, of Wellington, passed away on August 21, 2026, at home under hospice care with her family by her side. Mae was born on April 7, 1935, in Kirksville, Missouri to the late Henry and Leona (Newcomer) Scott.

For many years, Mae operated as the vendor Belle’s Toys at Jamie’s Flea Market. She enjoyed creating handmade crafts, goose...

Mary Angela Moran Novotny

Mary Angela Moran Novotny

Aug 21, 2026

Mary Angela Moran Novotny, 83, of Wellington, died Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by family. Born on February 2, 1943, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Angela (nee Kearney) Moran. Mary grew up in Lakewood and was a 1961 graduate of St. Augustine Acadamy.

As a young woman, Mary worked at Elmwood...

Eunice Loraine Bardis

Eunice Loraine Bardis

Aug 20, 2026

Eunice Loraine Bardis, 86, of New London, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Born on November 23, 1939, in Flatwoods, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ethel (Gillespie) Westfall. Eunice lived in New London for most of her life and was a 1957 graduate of New London High School.

Eunice enjoyed...

Roger W. Brown

Roger W. Brown

Aug 18, 2026

Roger W. Brown, age 83, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Highbanks Care Center in Columbus, after years of suffering from Parkinsons. He was born on March 2, 1943, in Sussex, New Jersey, to the late Gordon and Margaret (Smith) Brown. Roger moved to Detroit for grade school, and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1961, where he met...

Timothy M. Kohlmeyer

Timothy M. Kohlmeyer

Aug 17, 2026

Timothy M. Kohlmeyer, age 66, a lifelong resident of Norwalk, Ohio, died unexpectedly naturally on August 17, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 18, 1959, in Norwalk, at Fisher-Titus, to the late Robert and Barbara (Clark) Kohlmeyer and graduated from Norwalk/EHOVE.

A talented welder, artist and fabricator, Tim could create and make just about anything. He had won...

Tim Williams

Tim Williams

Aug 17, 2026

Tim Williams, 49, of Greenwich, OH, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, August 17, 2026, due to a tragic traffic accident. He was born on December 15, 1976 in Sandusky, Ohio. Tim was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Norwalk/Ehove School, class of 1995. Tim was employed at Haynes Construction until he...

Dianne Lynn Clawson

Dianne Lynn Clawson

Aug 16, 2026

Dianne Lynn Clawson, 73, of Wellington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on July 15, 1953, in Akron, she was the beloved daughter of the late Quinten R. and Florence P. (nee Blower) Graham. Dianne grew up in Akron, graduated from Firestone High School in 1971, and went on to earn her degree...

Dixie L. Cline

Dixie L. Cline

Aug 16, 2026

Dixie L. Cline, 84, of Nova, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Dixie was born on October 15, 1941, in Ashland, Ohio, to the late James H. and Josephine (Nelson) Coffman. She was a 1959 graduate of Ashland High School.

Dixie retired from Hedstrom Corporation after more than 30 years of dedicated employment. She was also a member of Wiggle...

Edna Mae Williams

Edna Mae Williams

Aug 15, 2026

Edna Mae Williams, 96 year old resident of New London, passed into the arms of Jesus with family at her side on August 15, 2026.

Edna, who many knew as Mae or Mamaw, was the daughter of the late Willie and Laurie Hamilton. She was born on February 14, 1930 in Betsy Lane, KY. Mae was preceded in death by her...

Raymond J Steffanus

Raymond J Steffanus

Aug 9, 2026

Raymond J. Steffanus, 71, of Mansfield, Ohio, died on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the Stein Hospice Care Facility in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on July 8, 1955, in Norwalk, Ohio. He graduated from Wellington High School, the class of 1974.

Raymond is a former employee of Forrest City Technologies in Wellington. Most recently he worked on the grounds crew...

Robert Glenn Squires

Robert Glenn Squires

Aug 7, 2026

Robert G. Squires, age 91, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on August 7, 2026, at Admiral’s Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation in Huron, Ohio. He was born on May 26, 1935, in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Walter and Dorothy (Trescott) Squires.

A private ceremony is being held for Robert with family members. Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, Norwalk is honored to assist the family...

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