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Lawrence Patrick Furlong

Lawrence Patrick Furlong

Oct 9, 2026

Lawrence Patrick “Pat” Furlong was born on May 8, 1937, in Bellevue, Ohio, to the late Leo and Catherine Furlong. He graduated from Sacred Heart Seminary in Geneva, Illinois, in 1955 and from the University of Toledo in 1961. He married Kathleen Rospert in 1960.

Pat is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen; his sons, Patrick (Dee) of Fremont, Dr. Dennis...

Clyde Edward Cade

Clyde Edward Cade

Oct 8, 2026

Clyde Edward Cade, 81, of Wellington, died at University Hospitals, Cleveland, on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Born to Ruby (Rigsby) and Charles Edward Cade, Clyde was born March 16, 1945, in Charmco, West Virginia. He graduated from Rupert High School and then volunteered for the draft and proudly served in the United States Army.

For 25 years, Clyde worked at Cleveland...

Michael "Mike" Leroux

Michael "Mike" Leroux

Oct 7, 2026

Michael “Mike” Leroux, 73, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born November 23, 1952, in Norwalk, OH to Tony and Edna Leroux.

Mike attended Norwalk High School. Over the years he worked for different companies, but his pride and joy was having his own company, Mike Leroux Builders from 1994...

Edward Hart Ferriman

Edward Hart Ferriman

Oct 7, 2026

Edward Hart Ferriman, 91, of Mason,OH and previously of Wellington, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Born on July 17, 1935, he was the son of the late Hart “Bus” and Ruth Ferriman. Edward grew up in Penfield and was a 1953 graduate of Keystone High School. He lived in Wellington until April 2023 when he moved to Mason to be...

Larry J. Silcox

Larry J. Silcox

Oct 5, 2026

Larry J. Silcox, 80, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on October 5, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. He was born on June 24, 1946, in Norwalk to the late Clifford E. and Blanche M. (Lafene) Silcox, graduating from Norwalk High School in 1965.

Larry started his own polygraph company, Truth Graph Limited, and operated it for 30 years. He had...

Verna M Hall

Verna M Hall

Oct 5, 2026

Verna M. Hall, 65, of Toronto, Ohio, and formerly of New London, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on October 5, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1958, in New London, Ohio, to Barney Hall and the late Hazel (Thompson) Hall. Verna graduated from New London High School in 1977.

She was most happy outdoors, enjoying flowers, gardening, or...

Ralph C. Vogel

Ralph C. Vogel

Oct 5, 2026

Ralph C. Vogel, 82, of Norwalk, died Monday, October 5, 2026, at home while under the care of hospice. Born on November 24, 1943, in Findlay, he was the son of the late Dr. Ralph and Bernice (nee Baldwin) Vogel. Ralph was a long time educator in the Norwalk School system. After retirement, he enjoyed working at local golf courses.

Survivors...

Eugene M. Whitmer

Eugene M. Whitmer

Oct 4, 2026

Eugene M. Whitmer, 70, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home in Norwalk. He was born on August 8, 1956, in Elyria to the late Frank and Dorothy (Campbell) Whitmer. Gene earned a Bachelor of Science and Ministries Degree from Liberty University.

A Godly man of few words, Gene was hard working, funny,...

James Michael Nau, Jr.

James Michael Nau, Jr.

Oct 3, 2026

James Michael Nau Jr., age 46, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on October 3, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and many family and friends who loved him dearly.

James was a loving husband, devoted father, son, brother and friend. He had a lifelong passion for working on cars, collecting things that were going to be his “someday projects,” and most...

Shirley A. Schmuhl

Shirley A. Schmuhl

Oct 1, 2026

Shirley A. Schmuhl, 93, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on October 1, 2026, at The Meadows of Osborn Park, in Huron. She was born on January 28, 1933, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Lawrence M. and Blanche C. (Willitzer) Irving. Shirley graduated from Notre Dame High School in Toledo, where she attended...

Easter Faye Munger

Easter Faye Munger

Sep 30, 2026

Easter F. Munger, 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home. She was born on March 28, 1948, in Logan County, West Virginia, to the late Willis and Dean (Blankenship) Buchanon.

Easter loved playing horseshoes, baseball, computer, and tablet games, and watching television with her late husband, Melford Munger....

Mary L. Teglovic

Mary L. Teglovic

Sep 27, 2026

Mary L. Teglovic, 67, of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday night, September 27, 2026, at Reserve Care Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 4, 1959, in Tiffin, Ohio, to the late Wayne and Louise (Carp) Kreais. Mary graduated from Hopewell –Loudon High School and later Ohio Northern University....

Joseph Edward Chappell

Joseph Edward Chappell

Sep 25, 2026

Joseph Edward Chappell passed away on September 25, 2026 at the age of 72, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born December 10, 1953 in Elyria, Ohio to Helen (née Herman) and Charles Chappell. He graduated from Firelands High School Class of 1972 and entered the Marine Corps, proudly serving his country.

He owned and operated Jo Dirt, an excavating...

Marion Ann Mills

Marion Ann Mills

Sep 24, 2026

Marion Ann Mills, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the age of 99. Marion was born in Toronto, Canada on June 3, 1927. During her second grade year, she moved to Wellington and graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1946. She then attended Kent State University.

Marion was a faithful member of the Wellington First United Methodist...

Geraldine M. Anderson

Geraldine M. Anderson

Sep 23, 2026

Geraldine M. (Giordano) Anderson, 90, of Fremont and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at Admirals Pointe in Huron, Ohio. She was born on August 16, 1936, in Batavia, NY, to the late Anthony I. and Aurora E. (Bowen) Giordano.

Geraldine moved to the area in 1964. She enjoyed BINGO, cooking, music, dancing, gambling and trips...

Corey M Collins

Corey M Collins

Sep 22, 2026

Corey M. Collins, 47, of Clyde, Ohio passed away at home on September 22, 2026. Corey was born on January 8, 1979, in Sandusky, the son of Ed and Pamela (Story) Collins.

Corey was a graduate of New London High School and spent his younger years in the Collins area. A talented handy man, Corey was an independent contractor and worked...

Mary Patrice Knapp

Mary Patrice Knapp

Sep 19, 2026

Mary Patrice Knapp, 60, of Wellington, died Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital. Born on January 27, 1966, in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Mary (nee Rodgers) Scott. Mary’s family moved to Medina when she was a child, and she spent most of her youth there, with the exception...

Percy A. Claycomb

Percy A. Claycomb

Sep 18, 2026

Percy A. Claycomb, 85, died under hospice care at Wesleyan Village on Friday, September 18, 2026. The eldest son of the late Jesse James and Mary Louise (nee Benton) Claycomb, Percy was born on October 24, 1940, in Imler, Pennsylvania.

A proud veteran, Percy served his country from 1958 until 1962 as a US Air Force Airman First Class. Following his...

Kathleen L. Dodson

Kathleen L. Dodson

Sep 18, 2026

Kathleen L. “Kathy” Dodson, 84, of North Fairfield, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2026, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. She was born on March 4, 1942, in Lorain, Ohio, to the late Lurline (Kern) and Felix Koba.

Kathy was a kind person who loved gardening, animals, and her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Joseph (Julie Holland) Dembek,...

Juanita G. Vargo

Juanita G. Vargo

Sep 18, 2026

Juanita G. Vargo, 67, of Wellington, died Friday, September 18, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. She was born August 20, 1959, in Elyria to the late Betty Jo (Price) and Junior Clifton Woody. Juanita was a dialysis technician for the past 20 years with the Cleveland Clinic and ended her career as a lead dialysis technician.

She enjoyed quilting, reading,...

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