Obituaries

Jun 17, 2025

Ellen Mable (Dickman) Treiber was born in Sandusky, Ohio on March 21, 1936. She died on June 17, 2025, at her home in Willard, OH surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband, John Treiber. Ellen has three daughters who survive her: Linda Treiber, Canton, GA; June McGory (Mike Ervin), Collins, OH; and Diane Treiber...

Jun 16, 2025

Jacqueline H. (Palmer) Burton, 87, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at her home.  She was born on June 29, 1937, in Bellevue, Ohio, to the late Ludwig and Esther (Mentz) Palmer.

Jacqueline was a homemaker who had worked for Bell Dairy, the Bargain Center, and Cooks.  She was also a librarian...

Jun 16, 2025

Jessie J. Bowser, 82, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully, on June 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on May 30, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Paul and Dorothy (Balliet) Bowser.  Jessie grew up in Hollidaysburg, PA, moving to Ohio in 5th grade, where he lived in the area until his passing.

Jun 15, 2025

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, Sharon Schramm (née Slover) passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 15, 2025, surrounded in love by her family. Sharon was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 10, 1963 to Samuel and Ruth Slover.

Sharon will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her...

Jun 13, 2025

Frankie M. Samples, age 72, of Oberlin, died on Friday, June 13, 2025 in the comfort of her home. Born February 22, 1953 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, she had been a resident of Oberlin for the last 25 years. Frankie worked for several convenience stores including Mickey Mart of New London and Certified of Oberlin, where she was known and...

Jun 12, 2025

Beverly Gail Vogler, 87, of Wellington passed away June 12, 2025, at Avon Oaks in Avon.  Born on March 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Roselyn (nee King) Mertz. Born in Ohiopyle, PA, Beverly moved to Ohio when she was 17 and lived most of her life in Wellington.

Beverly was a...

Jun 12, 2025

Carlene L. (Carpenter) Case, 73, of Norwalk, Ohio, and formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1951, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Dennis and Georgia Carpenter.

Carlene enjoyed antiquing, crafts, and Golden Books.  She had worked for Russell Stover in Missouri, and the former Ames,...

Jun 12, 2025

Lewis G. Duncan, age 94, of Wakeman died on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born April 30, 1931 to the late Clyde and Lucy (Heyhurst) Duncan, he was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War. After his time in the Army, he worked for Ford until his retirement.

An avid outdoorsman, Lewis...

Jun 11, 2025

Eddie David Cook, age 64, passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. He was born February 23, 1961, in Lorain, Ohio, to Juanita Hall (deceased) and Eddie Cook of Norwalk, Ohio. He is survived by his father, Eddie, son Michael Cook (Tara) of Cleveland, Ohio, and grandson, Jacob, as well as many other...

Jun 9, 2025

William Brad Urbansky, 51, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family after a long, courageous battle with melanoma. Born in 1974 in Oberlin, Bill grew up in Kipton, where he started his family before moving to Wellington in 2003.

Bill was known for his big heart, unwavering dedication,...

Jun 8, 2025

Patricia Ellen Fenwick, 66, of New London, entered into God's loving care on June 8, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1959, in Cleveland, she was lovingly adopted and raised in Clarksfield by her parents Philip and Alma LaRue (nee Radcliffe) Bursley. Patti, as she was known by most, was a 1977 graduate of New London High School...

Jun 7, 2025

Jeff S. Marsh, 67, of New London, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at UH Samaritan Hospital in Ashland, OH. He was born on June 21, 1957, to the late Ted and Jane (Weaver) Marsh.

Jeff was a graduate of New London High School, where he participated in basketball, baseball, and football. As a pitcher at...

Jun 4, 2025

Patricia Ann (Wolfe) Schaffer, 78, of Wellington, passed away June 4, 2025, at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange.

Patty along with her husband, Bob Schaffer, worked for the Lorain County Fair for 30 years before his passing in 2007.  Patty had a love of gardening, which was evident by the beautiful flowerbeds she took care of at the...

Jun 4, 2025

Anthony J. Kopp, 48, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. Born on February 21, 1977, in the Panama Canal Zone to Richard and Kathleen (Grimmer) Kopp, Tony brought joy and light to all who knew him.

He grew up in Norwalk and graduated in 1995 from EHOVE and Norwalk High...

Jun 3, 2025

Debra K. King, 67, of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 20, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio to the late James Zinn and Janice (Shrader).

Everyone's "grandma", Deb was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, wife, and friend.  She cherished time with her...

Jun 3, 2025

Vanie J. "Bam" Burkett, 58, of Norwalk died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Fisher Titus Hospital, Norwalk.  She was born on August 10, 1966, in Ashland to the late Vannie M. (Kidd) and Johnny Damron.  Vanie was a graduate of New London High School and Ehove, Class of 1984 and worked at London Berger, Kents and sewline over the...

Jun 3, 2025

Stanley Milton Myers, 94, of Wellington, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at UH Elyria Medical Center. On March 31, 1931, Stanley was born in Camden Township to parents William and Mabel (nee Sell) Myers. He grew up in Camden Township before moving to the Elyria area and later made Wellington his home in the 1990s.

A...

Jun 1, 2025

Betty Sue Babapulle a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2025. She was a shining light in the eyes of those who knew her and her spirit will be deeply missed. She was born in Smithville Tennessee to Lafayette and Winnie (Adcock) Allen on January 12, 1933. She was a...

May 31, 2025

Gene L. Hamlin, age 70, of Norwalk passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his loving family. Born December 11, 1954, in Sandusky, he graduated from Perkins High School in 1973. Gene then married the love of his life, Kathy (Lowery) on May 17, 1980, and they moved to Norwalk where they would...

May 31, 2025

Ronnie D. White

Dean White 71, of Wellington, passed away at home on May 31, 2025.

He was born on May 30, 1954, in Elizabeth, West Virginia to Ronzel and Susie White.

Dean worked for Brill-View Farms for many years, then drove truck delivering equipment, for Ed and Larry Krystowski.

Dean...