Larry Dean Bailey
Sep 15, 2026
Larry Dean Bailey, 79, of Willard, Ohio, originally from McDowell, Kentucky, passed away at home on September 15, 2026, with his loving bride by his side.
Larry was born March 25, 1947, to the late Grover Bailey and Ruby (Tackett) Bailey. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and later spent 30 years working at Sheller-Globe/Mayflower before retiring....
Elmer R Hall
Sep 11, 2026
Elmer R. Hall, 86, of Greenwich, Ohio, died at his residence on September 11, 2026, surrounded by his family. Elmer was born on December 24, 1939, in Blue Moon, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Azzie and Myrtle (nee’ Hunter) Hall.
Elmer began working at the Golden Age Nursing Home as a custodian from 1956 to 1963. He then...
Mary L. Carsey
Sep 8, 2026
Mary L. Carsey passed away peacefully at the Norwalk Memorial Home, in Norwalk, Ohio, at the age of 81. She was born on July 2, 1945, in Willard, Ohio, to the late Paul and Blanche (Smith) Vogel. She graduated from South Central High School.
Mary loved taking care of her garden and was a Master Gardener. She enjoyed crafts, especially quilting,...
Thaddeus "Ted" Szmania
Sep 7, 2026
Thaddeus “Ted” Szmania, 71, of New London, Ohio, passed away on September 7, 2026. Ted was born to Thaddeus and Julia (Kozopas) Szmania in Oberlin, OH and spent most of his adult life in New London, Ohio. He worked his entire career at Nelson Stud, a place he stayed with for all those years and built a life that was...
Peggy Sue Bohland
Sep 6, 2026
Peggy Sue Bohland, 70, died on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Samaritan Hospital. Born on January 3, 1956, Peggy was a lifelong Ashland County resident and attended Ashland High School. On September 20, 1974, Peggy married the love of her life Terry Bohland.
An STNA, Peggy worked at many nursing homes throughout her career in healthcare. She loved watching her soap...
Randall Bryan
Sep 5, 2026
Randall L. Bryan, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at his home in Nova. A son of the late Virgil and Mabel (nee Grimwood) Bryan, Randall was born in Ashland on August 26, 1943.
A truck driver, he owned and operated Bryan Trucking and mainly hauled steel. Randall enjoyed working on cars, and his beloved black lab could...
Edward Joseph Petrosky
Sep 5, 2026
Edward Joseph Petrosky, 61, of Sullivan, died Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Crystal Care Center in Ashland. Born on January 11, 1965, in Lakewood, he was the son of Joseph E. Petrosky and the late Elizabeth Ann (nee Lagania) Petrosky. Edward attended Avon Lake High School.
Ed worked as a machinist at Whirl-a-Way in Wellington. He had a love for the...
Thomas Clarence Adelman
Sep 5, 2026
Thomas Clarence Adelman, Sr., a lifelong Norwalk resident known for his deep ties to the community, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Mill Manor Nursing Home in Vermilion.
Born on May 20, 1936, at Memorial Hospital in Norwalk to the late Clarence and Pearl (née Sitterly) Adelman, Tom graduated from Norwalk High School in 1954. That same year, he...
William Henry Fazenbaker
Sep 5, 2026
William Henry Fazenbaker, 75, of Willard, Ohio, died Saturday, September 5, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. Born on January 4, 1951, in Norwalk, Ohio, he was the son of the late Carl and Virginia (nee Fairchild) Fazenbaker. Following graduation from Norwalk High School, William joined and proudly served in the United States Army. He served 2...
Michael Hamilton
Sep 3, 2026
Michael Hamilton, 70, of Jackson, WI died on September 3, 2026, at his residence with family by his side. Mike was born on January 14, 1956, in New London, OH. He was the son of Newberry Hamilton and Fatima (nee’ Parsons) Steele.
Mike attended New London Schools and spent some time in West Virginia during his earlier years before settling in...
Kathleen V. Warren
Sep 2, 2026
Kathleen V. “Kate” Warren, 74, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center after recent health problems. She was born on November 11, 1951, in Middletown, Ohio, to the late Richard and Betty (Staley) Corrill.
Kate was a very giving person and a wonderful friend to all who knew her. She enjoyed camping, spending time...
Roger Blair
Sep 2, 2026
Roger Lee Blair, born September 19, 1955, in Willard, Ohio, passed away on September 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, friendship, and a devotion to his family and community.
Roger was the beloved son of the late Lee Blair and Julia (Westbrook) Blair. He was a brother to Nicki Blair and the late William Greenwood. Roger married the...
Hershal Hall
Aug 31, 2026
Hershal Hall, 84, of Wakeman, Ohio, died at his home on August 31, 2026, following a brief illness. The home he built largely himself, surrounded by woods, was his own little world—a place where he was content to stay close to home and live life on his own terms.
He retired from Norwalk Furniture after many years of employment. Hershal had...
Patricia Jean Curtis
Aug 29, 2026
Patricia J. “Patty” Curtis, age 87, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at Mosaic Gardens, in Scottsdale. She was born on November 17, 1938, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Edwin V. and Irene C. (Rossman) Schlachter.
Patty loved to ride motorcycles, loved her dogs and her family, and was talented with arts and crafts. Patty served...
Ronald Eugene Simonson
Aug 29, 2026
Ronald Eugene Simonson, 84, of Wellington, died on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Keystone Pointe in Lagrange. He was born on March 31, 1942, in Lodi to the late Cloyd “Bill” and Maxine (Jameyson) Simonson and graduated from Wellington High School in 1960.
For many years, Ron worked at Simonson Painting, his family business. He later specialized in carpet and linoleum...
Nancy Marie Mills
Aug 29, 2026
Nancy Marie Mills, 62, of Greenwich, died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center in New London. She was born on January 14, 1964 in Shiloh and was a 1983 graduate of South Central High School and the Ehove Career Center.
Nancy enjoyed spending time at home with her family. She especially enjoyed celebrating the holidays, with special...
Norma Kathleen Bilton
Aug 28, 2026
Norma Kathleen Bilton, 97, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at the Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born on March 18, 1929, in Ashland, Ohio, to the late Donald V. and Ellen I. (Rinehart) Bailey. Norma graduated from New London High School in 1946, and was very close with her classmates, only missing one reunion since...
Kevin “Lucky” Speicher
Aug 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce Kevin “Lucky” Speicher, 51, of Clarksfield, Ohio, passed away August 22, 2026, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend, and so much more to the people whose lives he touched.
He was a wonderful husband, an amazing father, a softball coach, musician, and friend. He was the kind of person who could turn an ordinary evening...
Lois Rae Neel
Aug 24, 2026
Lois Rae (Fetterman) Neel, 93, died on August 24, 2026, at the home of her son Mike in Fitchville Township after an extended battle with dementia.
The daughter of Ray Clement and Dorothy (Hubler) Fetterman, Lois was born 19 Nov 1932 in Mansfield, Richland Co OH, she and her younger brother Doug moving to New London in 1943 after the death...
Jeffrey G. Frey
Aug 22, 2026
Jeffrey G. Frey, age 61, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away naturally and unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at his home in Norwalk. He was born on May 13, 1965, in Norwalk, to the late James H. and Arlene M. (Kluding) Frey. Jeffrey graduated from Norwalk St. Paul High School and EHOVE.
An avid outdoorsman, Jeff loved to fish, hunt, and...
