Charles S. Coy Sr., 87, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 in Stein Hospice, Sandusky, Ohio.  He was born to the late Christian H. and Gertrude L. Coy on September 20, 1932 in Norwalk, Ohio, and was a lifelong area resident.  Charles attended Bronson School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was awarded 2 purple hearts. He spent 16 years employed with Paul E. Bleile Company as a heavy equipment operator and retired after many...

Keegan “Keegoo” N. Martin, 21, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, Ohio. He was born on July 28, 1998 to Devon A. Bursley and the late Thomas F. Martin in Norwalk, Ohio. Keegan attended Norwalk High School and Townsend Community School and was employed by Americraft Carton in Norwalk and was a lifelong area resident. He played baseball when he was younger and enjoyed going to the Norwalk Reservoir, going on...

James F. Rowland, 85, of New London and formerly of Walpole, NH, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Facility in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on September 20, 1934 in New London, to the late Harry B. and Ruth (Ellery) Rowland Sr. James grew up on the family’s dairy farm in Rochester, Ohio. He fell in love with planes and flying when he was just a small child. His father Harry arranged for them to take a ride in a plane in a local town and the hook was set. I...

Henrietta A. Buurma, 91, of Willard, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 25, 2020 at the Willows of Willard.  She was born on August 20, 1928 in Platte, South Dakota, the daughter of the late Rev. John and Alice (Doorn) Ehlers.  Henrietta graduated from Blodgett Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI as a Registered Nurse.  She worked at Willard Municipal Hospital for many years.  Henrietta served as the church organist for more than 50 years and has been a...

Devon G. Taft 27, born March 3, 1993, lost his battle with addiction on May 25, 2020.  Devon hated living with this disease and battled it hard the last 4 years.  He told his mother how he woke up thinking about it and the urge consumed him every second of those years.  Devon has now found his peace away from this disease.  Devon was a gentle soul, who was slow to anger, never disrespecting his family or friends even at his worse.  Yes, Devon...

Ruth Ann Crouch, 70, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 29, 1950 in Hamilton, Ohio, met and married her husband in Kentucky on November 2, 1968 and moved to Norwalk in 1968; where she raised her family.  Ruth Ann was compassionate and strong willed and loved those who were close to her. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, ceramics, playing computer games, and most of all, spending time...

Beverly Kay Roberts, 64, of Greenwich, died on May 23, 2020 at Cleveland Metro Health Hospital.  She was born on March 30, 1956 to the late Kenneth and Phyllis (Pine) Roberts.  Bev graduated from Mapleton High School. She worked for and retired from Pepperidge Farm after many years of service.  Bev loved her family and cherished her grandchildren and great grandson.  Survivors include her daughter, Stephanie Roberts; grandchildren, Cheyenne Reeder and Garrett Weisman;...

Judith Rene Shultz, 58, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk.  She was born on June 10, 1961 in New London to Marvin Shultz and Ida May (Warner) Shultz.  Judy graduated from South Central High School in 1979.  She had also taken classes at EHOVE to be an STNA. Judy was a loving, thoughtful, and caring person, who enjoyed crafts, jewelry making, traveling, going to auctions and the thrift store, and camping.  She...

James “Jim” Larry Janey, 72 of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on May 20, 2020. He was born to the late Pauline (Racer) and Carl Janey on June 22, 1947 in Gallipolis, and had been a resident of the Norwalk area since 1967. Larry was a jokester who loved being outdoors to fish, hunt, and golf, and he enjoyed going to auctions and flea markets. After graduating from Kyger Creek High School in 1965, he served his country as part of the United States Marines. Larry became a maintenance...

Shirley Ann (Roeder) Thomas, 75, of New London, passed from this life to the next on May 19, 2020, a day before her, and her late husband Robert’s wedding anniversary, at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. She was born on November 7, 1944 in New London to the late Norbert and Mary (Pheifer) Roeder and was a 1963 New London High School graduate. Shirley embodied everything that a Godly woman, mother, and grandmother could be. Her laugh was contagious, her faith was evident, and...