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Theresa J. Weisenberger

Theresa J. Weisenberger

Oct 27, 2026

Theresa Jane (Potts) Weisenberger, September 28, 1931 – October 27, 2026.

A life well lived is measured not only in years (95 yrs), but in the love shared, the memories created, and the generations forever touched. Theresa Jane (Potts) Weisenberger leaves behind a beautiful legacy of family, faith, kindness, and love.

Theresa was born on September 28, 1931, in Fostoria, Ohio, to...

Kent Merrill

Kent Merrill

Oct 27, 2026

Kent Merrill passed away, October 27, 2026. He was born October 21, 1972, in Norwalk, Ohio and lived in Wakeman his whole life. He was a graduate of New London High School and attended ATI.

His passion always was being around the farming community. He enjoyed the county fairs and showing cattle.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle Merrill,...

Carolyn L. Janey

Carolyn L. Janey

Oct 26, 2026

Carolyn L. “Smokey” (Quillen) Janey, 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away after some recent health issues on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. She was born on March 11, 1948, in Middleport, Ohio, to the late George and Myrtle (Davis) Quillen.

Carolyn, also known as “Smokey,” was a Teacher’s Aide at Western Reserve Schools for 24 years....

Dianna L. Coover

Dianna L. Coover

Oct 26, 2026

Dianna L. Coover, 73, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away after some recent health issues at Cleveland MetroHealth Hospital. She was born on January 23, 1953, in Willard, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Coleman) Fox, and graduated from South Central High School & EHOVE.

Family was everything to Dianna. She loved any time spent with her children, grandchildren, siblings or...

Mildred Irene Rollin

Mildred Irene Rollin

Oct 26, 2026

Mildred I. Rollin, 93, died under hospice care on October 26, 2026, at Brethren Care Village in Ashland. Born on July 28, 1933, in Norwalk to parents Oscar and Irene (nee Hahler) Ott, Mildred grew up in Norwalk and graduated from St. Paul Catholic High School in 1951. Her adult life was spent in southern Lorain County.

For many years, Mildred...

Barbara Ann Coburn

Barbara Ann Coburn

Oct 26, 2026

Barbara Ann Coburn, 76, of Bellevue, Ohio, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, after a courageous journey with breast cancer. She was born on March 19, 1950, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late William and Berniece (Francisco) Beamer.

Barb was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. After her career of 40 years serving...

Deborah M. Moskus

Deborah M. Moskus

Oct 23, 2026

Deborah M. (Newland) Moskus, 75, of Norwalk, Ohio, entered into heavenly rest, on Friday morning, October 23, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1951, in Willard, Ohio, to the late, James R. Newland Jr. and Leatrice (Snipes) Reed (formerly Newland). She graduated from Buckeye Central High School.

Debby’s life light sparkled most when she was in the company of her...

Beverly June James

Beverly June James

Oct 21, 2026

Beverly June James, 85, of Wellington, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on October 21, 2026. She was born to the late Henry and Amy (nee Bradstock) Sheffield on March 31, 1941. Beverly lived her life in Pittsfield and Wellington. She was a 1959 Wellington High School graduate.

Beverly was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, who...

Linda K. Ortman

Linda K. Ortman

Oct 20, 2026

Linda K. Ortman, 77, of Norwalk, Ohio, entered into heavens gates on October 20, 2026, after a month-long illness. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 21, 1948, to the late Dester Moore and Lena Byers (formerly Moore). Linda was a graduate of Milan High School in 1967.

She married the love of her life, Donald V. Ortman, in 1968,...

Mary "Molly" Crane Peckham

Mary "Molly" Crane Peckham

Oct 18, 2026

Mary "Molly" Crane Peckham, 93, of Norwalk, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Norwalk Memorial Home.

Molly was born Mary Crane on May 25, 1933, in Toledo, Ohio, the younger daughter of George and Mary Crane. At age eight, she chose her own middle name, Alice. Her family moved to Pontiac, Michigan, in 1941, and she graduated from Cranbrook...

Robert Wayne Wolcott Sr.

Robert Wayne Wolcott Sr.

Oct 17, 2026

Robert W. Wolcott Sr., 81, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was born on February 25, 1945, in New London, Ohio, to the late Delbert and Evelyn (Story) Wolcott, graduating from New London High School in 1963.

Robert served his country proudly as part of the United States Air Force. After his...

John E. Bell

John E. Bell

Oct 17, 2026

John E. Bell, 77, of Vermilion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, at home. He was born in Dayton, Ohio and was a 1967 graduate of Rocky River High School.

An avid motorcycle enthusiast and Harley Davidson aficionado, John served his country as part of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the heating and...

Wanda E. Perry

Wanda E. Perry

Oct 15, 2026

Wanda E. Perry, 85, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. She was born on May 18, 1941, in Cowan, WV, to the late Basil and Gustava (Conrad) Williams.

Wanda loved her children and family and took pride in a clean home and fresh flowers from her garden. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and gardening...

John A. Hahn

John A. Hahn

Oct 13, 2026

John A Hahn, 74, of Nova, Ohio, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Elm’s Retirement Village in Wellington. He was born on March 21, 1952, in Lodi, Ohio, the son of the late John and Florence Ellen (Jones) Hahn.

John was a 1970 graduate of Black River High School. John retired from R & L Carriers following an impressive...

Terry L. Story

Terry L. Story

Oct 12, 2026

Terry L. (Sugaski) Story, age 67, entered into heavenly rest on October 12, 2026, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 24, 1958, in Amherst, Ohio, to the late Harry and Marie (Layport) Sugaski. She graduated from New London High School.

Terry had a heart for children; she operated day care through the state in...

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...

Nancy L. King

Nancy L. King

Oct 8, 2026

Nancy L. King, 80, of Willard, Ohio died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Willows at Willard. A lifelong resident, Nancy was born in Willard on March 27, 1946, the daughter of the late Raymond and Bonnie (Oliver) Greer. She was a 1964 graduate of Willard High School.

Nancy was a woman of fierce devotion, generous spirit, and boundless warmth....

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...

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