Matthew Perry Stewart, 33, of Norwalk, passed away unexpectedly at Fisher Titus Medical Center on June 1, 2020.  Matthew courageously fought addiction for many years and would have wanted to help anyone fighting the same battle.  Matthew was born on April 23, 1987 in Norwalk to Perry and Lista (Bennett) Stewart.  He attended Norwalk High School.  Matt loved the outdoors, yard work and animals.  He cherished time with his family, especially his younger...

Charles S. Coy Sr., 87, of Norwalk passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 in Stein Hospice Care Center, 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 Norwalk schools and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was awarded 2 Purple Heart Medals. He spent 16 years employed with Paul E. Bleile Company as a heavy equipment...

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...

Margaret E. Shepherd, 66, of Shiloh, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, OH.  She was born on September 3, 1953, the daughter of the late Susie (Coffey) and Jacob Shepherd.  Margaret was born and raised in Shiloh, OH and a 1971 graduate of Plymouth High School.  Margaret passed away on her 24th wedding anniversary to her beloved husband, Paul Currier.  Margaret and Paul made their home in Tucson, AZ for 35 years, returning to Shiloh...

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...