James F. LaConte, 90, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on Monday, November 30, 2020. He was born on August 10, 1930 to the late Joseph and Agatha LaConte.   After graduating from St. Paul High School in 1948, James began his career at Norwalk Furniture where he spent 41 years until his retirement in 1991. From 1951-1955, James served in the United Navy in the Korean War. James was a life member of the Nowalk VFW Post 2743 and the...

Frances Maxine Lee, 93, of Wellington, died Monday, November 30 at Wesleyan Village.  Born on June 10, 1927, in Hartland Township, she was the daughter of Emmor and Evora (nee Beckham) Wolfe.  Maxine was a 1944 graduate of New London High School.  Following graduation, she attended Nurses Training at Huron Road Hospital in Cleveland graduating in 1949.   Maxine worked as an RN at Allen Memorial Hospital in Oberlin until the opening of the Wellington Community...

Richard “Tony” A. Burke, 53, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland, with his wife and children at his side.  He was born on June 17, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Richard E. and Henrietta (Maynard) Burke.  He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved demo derbying and loved racing at several local tracks.  Tony was a member of the Norwalk Eagles Aerie #711 for 5 years.  He enjoyed riding his...

Georgia Mae Vaught, 83, formerly of Wellington, died Saturday, November 28, 2020. Born on January 16, 1937 in McCarr, KY, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence (nee Fields) Hall. She is survived by daughter-in-law, Della Vaught, several grandchildren, and friend, Lisa Hommes. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, in 1993; sons, Richard “Ricky” Hall and Elvis Vaught; her companion, Carl Hommes and brothers, Orville and George Hall. A graveside...

Richard A. (Dick) Donahue, (85) passed away on November 28, 2020 Born August 3, 1935 in Akron Ohio graduating from St Mary’s High School in Akron and John Carroll University in University Heights. Dick retired from Dun & Bradstreet in 1995 serving as a salesman in the Cleveland area, District Sales Manager in Harrisburg and Philadelphia PA, completing his career as Director of Sales Policy at the headquarters in Murray Hill, New Jersey.  He relocated to Penfield Township in...

Jay Arthur Walker “Jaybird”, 80, of Greenwich, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  Arrangements and full obituary will be announced soon.  Eastman Funeral Home, Greenwich were entrusted with assisting the family with arrangements.   Online condolences may be made at:  www.eastmanfuneralhome.com  

Marjorie M. Roe, 97, of Monroeville, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Home in Norwalk.  She was born on February 26, 1923 in Bellevue, Ohio to the late Raymond E. and Clarabell (Martin) Havice and was a graduate of Sandusky Business School.  Marjorie enjoyed participating in many activities including golf, bowling, pool, and playing cards. Spending time gardening, crocheting, and knitting were several of Marjorie’s other pastimes along with...

Robert Alan McQuate, 73, of Lorain, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice. Born on March 20, 1947 in Lodi, Robert was the son of the late Robert E. and Mary (nee Campbell) McQuate. Bob lived in Wellington until moving to Lorain in 1988.     Bob worked for the Wellington Foundry for 5 years and then for Bendix for the next 15 years. He Spent 20 years working at the Lorain Co. Detention Home. Bob also worked with the South Lorain County...

Bonnie J. Tyras, 84, of Rochester, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home.   She was born July 23, 1936 in Wheeling, West Virginia, daughter of the late Earl and Lavonda G. (Hooker) Cole.   Bonnie was a homemaker.    She was a member of the Rochester Baptist Church.   Bonnie enjoyed working outside, baking and cooking.   Her family was her top priority.    She is survived by her children, Debra E. Magyar of...

Jim “Blue” Flemming, 78, of New London died on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on July 14, 1942 in Cleveland, OH to the late Edward and Kay (Kohl) Flemming.    Jim proudly served his country with the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a police officer for the New London Police Department.  He helped build New Horizon.  He was a mechanic at Clark Bros. Garage.  Jim was a member of the...