Ronald J. Atkinson Sr., 85, of Kearneysville, WV, formerly of Norwalk, OH passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 3, 1935 in Cleveland, OH to the late Robert (Sr.) and Octavia (Gigandt) Atkinson.  Ron attended St. Colman’s and Thomas Jefferson schools in Cleveland.  After school Ron became a merchant mariner with the United States Coast Guard, working on many of the oar boats at Lake Erie.  He married the...

Lyndon E. Lutts, 93, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.   He was born on June 15, 1927 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Rollin and Helen (Fairshild) Lutts.  Lyndon served his country as part of the United States Army Air Corp during the Korean War.    He enjoyed fishing, watching movies, and spending time with his loving wife, Shirley (Wilcox) before her passing in 2018. Survivors include his cousins, Delores...

Jean E. Leak, 90, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on Monday, March 1, 2021. She was born on January 24, 1931 to the late Helen (Arnold) and LeRoy Bedell.   She was a lifelong resident of Norwalk, and graduated from Norwalk High School, where she was the head drum majorette. She was a parishioner at St. Paul Catholic Church in Norwalk. She enjoyed being a “pit crew mama” for her son’s motocross events, shopping, hang-gliding, gardening, and...

Richard Frank Sugaski, 92, of Wellington, died Monday, March 1, 2021, at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. Born on June 11, 1928 in Lorain, he was the son of the late Frank and Stella Sugaski. Richard grew up in the Henrietta area before moving to Wellington. Richard proudly served in the United States Coast Guard. He was a lifelong farmer in the Wellington area. Richard was a life member of the Wellington VFW, American Legion, and the Eagles. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting fox and...

DeeDee Lynn (nee Roby) Fox, 54, of New London, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at home. Born on November 2, 1966, in Oberlin, she was the daughter of Margaret (Hartman) and Earl Davis. DeeDee grew up in LaGrange and was a 1985 graduate of Keystone High School. DeeDee worked as a home health aid. She enjoyed spending time outside, mowing her yard and tending her flowers. Most of all DeeDee cherished time spent with her children and her grandchildren, whether is was going to the...

Richard John Timman, 87, of Norwalk, Ohio died on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 20, 1933 to the late Beth (Bartow) and John Timman.   After graduating Norwalk High School in 1951, he spent several years working at a truck driver for Harris Products Company in Cleveland. He served in the United States Army in 1955 and served nearly two years earning numerous medals. He married the love of his life,...

Thomas “Tom” John Motolik, 78, of Collins, Ohio, died on Friday, February 26, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 13, 1942 to the late Jane (Sharp) and Peter Motolik and attended Western Reserve High School before serving his country as part of the National Guard and United States Army.   Tom worked for 30 years for Ford Motor Company, retiring in 1993. In retirement, Tom continued to find joy in work, farming for Kenny Green at Willow Brook...

Russel L. Behner (74) of Wellington passed away on February26, 2021 at the Ohio Veterans Home where he had resided for the past 21 years.  He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  Russel is survived by his brother: Robert (Kendra) Behner of Vermilion and sister: Nancy Snyder of Wellington.   No services will be held with burial taking place at the OVH Cemetery, Sandusky.   Memorial Contributions may be made to the Ohio Veterans Home, 3416...

Charles Todd “Chuck” Blank, 55, of Norwalk, Ohio died on February 25, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital after courageously battling COVID-19.  He was born on September 15, 1965 in Sandusky to Gracie (Roseborough) and the now deceased Charles Frank Blank.  Chuck graduated from Ashland High School and served his country as part of the United States Navy.  A lover of all things music, Chuck played guitar, banjo, piano, drums, and the harmonica, and had a...

Keith VanDyke Bailey went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 5:15 a.m. after a lengthy illness.  Born in Hartford, Connecticut to Harold and Barbara (VanDyke) Bailey on October 26, 1952.  He lived most of his life in Keene, New Hampshire working as a Chef in various resorts.  He moved to New London, Ohio and worked as a supervisor at Fraternal Supplies until he retired in 2007.  Keith was an ordained minister for the Fitchville Church of...