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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...

James E. Hamblin

James E. Hamblin

Oct 23, 2026

James E. Hamblin, 74, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026, at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home.  In keeping with his wishes he will be cremated with no formal services planned at this time.  

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...

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...

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