Donald P. “Short” Long, 66, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on May 15, 2022, at University Hospital in Cleveland.  He was born on May 16, 1955, in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Maralyn (Mettert) and Paul W. Long Sr.  Don was a 1973 Monroeville High School graduate.  Among his many hobbies and interests, Don enjoyed camping, kayaking, pickleball, Dartball (he played for 48 years), softball (playing until he was 62), card games, Dominoes, Sudoku, Caribbean cruises,...

Margarete (Schad) Mangold, 87, of Norwalk, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Stein Hospice Care Center.   Margarete was born on March 11, 1935, in Backnang, Germany to the late Hermann and Luise (Diller) Schad.   Margarete held various part time jobs working at Fisher Body, AAA, Deputy Register, RF McCrillis, Cunningham Book Bindery, and the Hen House. She was a very active member at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church where she participated in...

Diane Kay Walcher, 78, of North Fairfield, died Saturday, May 14, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born on March 1, 1944 in Oberlin, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Martha (nee Bartley) Rahauser. Diane grew up in Wakeman and was a 1962 graduate of Western Reserve High School. Diane was a talented crafter and enjoyed quilting, knitting, and needle work, as well as painting and working with ceramics. She was passionate about giving her time, volunteering with Fisher-Titus...

William C. Ludban, 72, of Greenwich, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at Stein Hospice, Sandusky. He was born September 16, 1949, in Willard to the late Norma Jean (Allen) Ludban List and Thomas Ludban. Bill was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam War and was a Purple Heart recipient. He worked in the tool and die department at Midwest industries until serving his country. He then returned to Midwest, then was a tool and die engineer at Lakepark Industries and then moved to Iowa...

Charles Graham Marquis, 82, formerly of Bucyrus, OH, passed away in Phoenix, AR on May 10, 2022.  He was born May 27, 1939 in Bucyrus, to the late Chester and Clara (Klahn) Graham.  Clara passed away when Chuck was a year old and was adopted by Ted and Mae Marquis.  He graduated from Bucyrus High School, Class of 1957 and enlisted in the US Air Force.  After the Airforce he started his career at the Timken Company retiring after 30 years. Chuck is survived by six...

Marjorie Marie Knudsen, 62, of Norwalk died Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  She was born July 15, 1959, in Lodi, Ohio to the late Ola (Powers) and Robert E. Fenwick.  Marie enjoyed working in her flower beds, but her passion was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.    Marie is survived by her 2 children, Nichelle (Ric) Stumpf of Norwalk and Harley (Dawn) Knudsen of Norwalk; 10 grandchildren,...

Tara Anell Howard-Muhammad, 44, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2022. She was born in Oberlin on May 8, 1977 to Sharon Howard. Tara resided in Wellington and was a Black River High School graduate before moving to Cleveland. Following graduation, Tara went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree and was currently working as a court appointed advocate through Voices For Children. She took great pride in her work as a notary, formerly a home health aide, and children...

Sharon M. Moon, 69, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on May 5, 2022, at Cleveland MetroHealth Hospital.  She was born on May 23, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Quindeen “Blackie” and Lillian (Sobeleski) Cesa.  Sharon graduated from Norwalk High School.    Although her socialization opportunities outside of the home were limited in recent years, Sharon enjoyed visiting on Facebook, luncheons with co-workers from Fannie Farmer and Epic Technologies, and...

Roger Meade, 88, of New London, Ohio died on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Laurels of New London with his family by his side.  Roger was born on January 1, 1934 in Floyd County Kentucky.  He was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Roberts) Meade.    Roger moved to Ohio when he was 18 and spent most of his life in New London.  He worked for the Sterling Foundry in Wellington, the Norwalk and New London Foundry, the New London Tile Yard and retired from...

Roger D. Fitzwater, 74, of Collins, Ohio, passed on from this life to his eternal home on May 5, 2022, after some recent health struggles at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  He was born on December 7, 1947, in Greenbrier County, West Virginia to the late Paul and Ola “Marie” (Wallers) Fitzwater.  He graduated from Richwood High School in West Virginia and resided in the area until he and his bride, Rita (Shawver) Fitzwater, were married and moved to Pennsylvania, before...