Obituaries

Feb 13, 2021

Sharon Kay Back, 57, of Greenwich, passed away at home on February 13, 2021. She was born on October 25, 1963, in Willard, Ohio, to the late William and Ella Fay Back. Sharon was a lifelong resident of the Greenwich area. Sharon was a graduate of South Central High School as well as Marion Technical College, nursing program. Sharon...

Feb 13, 2021

Phyllis J. Heald, 78, of Huron, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 13, 2021 at Kingston Nursing Home in Vermilion.  She was born on March 14, 1942 in Clarsksville, Ohio to the late Harley and Laura Penwell and was an area resident most of her life.

Phyllis was a loving homemaker, helping to raise her children.  She...

Feb 12, 2021

Kurt Gnandt, 58, passed away on February 12, 2021.  He was born in Oberlin and was a lifelong resident of Penfield.  Kurt graduated from Keystone High School where he was a first team all-conference basketball player and an excellent baseball player.  After graduation he became an electrician and later an electrical supervisor, a career that continued up until his...

Feb 12, 2021

Fred Miller (71) of Wellington died Friday, February 12, 2021 at his residence.  He was born September 14, 1949 in Oil City, PA to the late Jeanette (Olzswaka) and Robert Miller along with his 3 brothers Dave, Bob, and Jim. Two of whom (Dave and Bob) preceded him in death. Fred was a graduate of Brunswick High School, Class...

Feb 12, 2021

Lyle Anthony Hoffman, 84, of Huntington, Ohio, passed away at home on February 12, 2021, after a long battle with hemochromatosis, which caused heart failure.  He was born July 28,1936, to Elwood and Mary (Moran) Hoffman in Cleveland, Ohio, moving to Sullivan, Ohio, in 1949.  He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1955.  He moved to Huntington in 1956...

Feb 12, 2021

Ruby Marie Griffith, 86, of Collins, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 12, 2021 at Gaymont Nursing Center in Norwalk, Ohio.  She was born on October 29, 1934 in Glen Daniel, West Virginia to the late Stewart and Julia Smith.

Ruby was a laid-back individual who had an appreciation for the simpler things in life.  She loved...

Feb 11, 2021

Robert G. "Bump" Howell, 66, of Wellington, Ohio passed away on February 11, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic after an unexpected health episode.  He was born on September 18, 1954 in Martin, Kentucky to the late Hubert and Georgia (Davidson) Howell.  Bump was a 1972 Willard High School graduate.  He also attended Alice Lloyd College where he was a...

Feb 11, 2021

Joseph Harry Tyrpak, 62, of North Fairfield, Ohio, died on Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1958 to Elsie Tyrpak and the late George Tyrpak.

Joseph had many passions including photography, pottery, glass blowing, bee keeping, raising rabbits and sheep, and so many more. He enjoyed reading magazines, playing on his computer, and...

Feb 8, 2021

Sam Battista, 82, a lifelong resident of Wellington, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at home. Born on August 25, 1938 in Wellington, he was the son of the late Charles and Rose (nee Naro) Battista.

Sam retired from Ridge Tool in Elyria after 42 years. He was a member of the Wellington Eagles and the VFW. Sam...

Feb 6, 2021

Arlyse Nadine Bricker (91) of Ft. Wayne, IN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Heritage Park Nursing Home.  She was born April 3, 1929 in Florence, OH, to the late Pearl E (Joyce) and Arthur J. Bilton.  Mrs. Bricker was a graduate of New London High School, Class of 1947 and a graduate...

Feb 6, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Pheiffer) Stieber, 90, of Norwalk, Ohio, died peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was born on December 28, 1930 to the late Helen and Alfred Pheiffer.

A lifelong resident of the Norwalk and Monroeville area, Mary graduated from Monroeville High School in 1948. She married the love of her life, Bill Stieber, in 1954...

Feb 6, 2021

Donald Leroy Sprunk passed away at Stein Hospice Center in Sandusky, Ohio in the early hours of February 6, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Donald was eager to reunite with his dearest wife Patricia of 57 years who left us recently.

Donald was born on November 22, 1936 in Birmingham, Ohio to the late Alfred and Hazel...

Feb 5, 2021

Darell O. Elliott, 74, of Deltona, Florida, went to be with the Lord February 5, 2021.  He was born June 3, 1946 in Lodi, Ohio, to Chester and Pearl (Owen) Elliott.  He graduated from Black River High School, Sullivan, Ohio, in 1964 and from Grace College & Seminary, Winona Lake, Indiana, in 1969.  Darell's two passions were reading about...

Feb 3, 2021

Sherida S. Braden, 71, of Collins, Ohio, passed away on February 3, 2021 at Fisher Titus Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on December 22, 1949 in Norwalk to the late Leroy and Vadis (Heath) Oney and graduated from Western Reserve High School in 1968.

Sherida enjoyed gambling and casinos and loved her dogs...

Feb 2, 2021

Lynette Arlene Spencer McGowan Hissong passed away on February 2, 2021 from heart failure.  She was born in Westlake, OH on October 27, 1937, the daughter of Edgar and Arlene Minut Spencer. She graduated from Westlake High School in 1955.  She went on to attend Bowling Green State University and began her teaching career in 1957, spending the next...

Jan 31, 2021

Jean Motolik, 73, of Collins, Ohio died on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Jean was born in Troy, WV on August 5, 1947, the daughter of Lester and Wilda (nee Flesher) Garton.

Jean spent most of her life in the Hartland area.  She was a graduate of Western Reserve High...

Jan 30, 2021

Robin Wendy Beal, 49, of Wellington, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her residence. Born on October 13, 1971 in Oberlin, she was the daughter of Gary and Margaret (nee Patton) Beal. She lived most of her life in Wellington and was a 1990 Wellington High School graduate.

Robin worked in child care and...

Jan 27, 2021

Wilma Fern Napper, 83, of New London and formerly of Wakeman, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Laurels of New London. Born on November 18, 1937, in Oak Hill, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Luella (nee Staten) Carter. Wilma spent her youth in Oak Hill and moved to Clarksfield in 1958.

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Jan 26, 2021

Linda L. Whited, 81, of Sandusky, Ohio and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio died peacefully on January 26, 2021 at Concord Care and Rehabilitation Center in Sandusky.  She was born on July 11, 1939 in Cresson, Pennsylvania to the late George W. and Mary J. (Cowan) Eger.

Linda was a very private person who enjoyed reading, puzzles, and...

Jan 26, 2021

Doris Emma [Dickerson] Newman, 76, passed away in her sleep in the early morning of January 26, 2021 at Norwalk Memorial Home.  In recent years, she had battled through three strokes and a heart attack, but she was resilient carrying a smile on her face and a wink in her eye until her last, dying day.

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