Obituaries

Dec 30, 2020

Peggy Parker (who passed away December 30, 2020) and Noah Hankins (who passed away February 10, 2018), both of Milan, Ohio, fell in love over 47 years ago. It was a love that was inseparable. Together, they were going to conquer life forever as a beautiful couple. No disabilities would keep them from accomplishing their goals. They depended on...

Dec 30, 2020

On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, James Robert Weisenberger "Jim" passed away at home with his loving family by his side at the age of 67. Jim was born on January 12, 1953 to A.J. "Joe" and Theresa (nee Potts) Weisenberger. Jim was raised in Hartland Twp, Norwalk, on his family farm along with 6 siblings.

Jim graduated...

Dec 30, 2020

Lula B. "Lou" Osborne, age 77, passed away December 30, 2020 at ProMedica Flower Hospital in Toledo, Ohio after a short battle with cancer.

Born in Kentucky on October 24, 1943, Lula lived most of her life in New London.  She was a great cook, avid quilter and provided loving day care for many in the area....

Dec 30, 2020

Carolyn A. Smith, 78, a lifelong Wellington resident, died December 30, 2020 at Medina Hospital. Born on October 22, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Blaine and Mable (nee Parmentor) Smith.  Carolyn was a graduate of Wellington High School.

She spent her days caring for her parents. Carolyn attended the Wellington United Methodist Church. Carolyn...

Dec 29, 2020

Roberto Contreras, 67, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He was born on August 21, 1953 to Diamantina and the late Ignacio Contreras.

After graduating from Defiance High School in 1972, Roberto worked for Willie Garman Parts Store and Indiana Briquetting in Defiance, Ohio until he and Sarah moved to Norwalk, Ohio. Once...

Dec 29, 2020

Sterling Rose Gainok Anderson, born December 23, 2020, a loved and anticipated baby girl, transitioned peacefully from this life to her heavenly home on December 29, 2020 at Akron Children's Hospital.  Sterling is survived by her parents Jason and Emily (Gainok) Anderson, her maternal grandparents Robert and Becky (Roeder) Gainok, her paternal grandparents Jeff and Carey (Field) Anderson, and...

Dec 29, 2020

Long time Lorain County resident, Don Keller, age 92, of Wellington, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on April 3, 1928 and raised by Carol Atlee and Anita Baumgartner Keller, of Columbia Station.

He married the late Ruth Frances Minnich, of Elyria on June 24, 1950. Don and...

Dec 28, 2020

Jerry E. "Boscoe" Martin, 67, of Ashland, Ohio died on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Ahuja Medical Center with his wife Peggy by his side.  He was born on June 13, 1953, the son of the late Jerry and Betty Joan (Grizzell) Martin.

Jerry was born in Elyria, Ohio and resided in the Nova area most of...

Dec 28, 2020

Viola Mary (Weisenberger) Missler, 95, of Norwalk, Ohio entered into the kingdom of Heaven peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Norwalk Memorial Home after an extended illness.  Viola was born October 2, 1925, in Townsend, and lived in Norwalk her entire life.  She was a 1943 graduate of Norwalk St. Paul High School.

Viola loved her...

Dec 27, 2020

Ann Marie (Hipp) Sprowl, 74, of Norwalk, Ohio, entered into eternal life December 27, 2020.  She was born November 6, 1946 to the late Leon and Bernadette (Cramer) Hipp.  She was a lifelong resident of Norwalk.

Ann graduated from St. Paul High School in 1964.  She was a life member of St. Paul Catholic Church.  She loved...

Dec 26, 2020

Richard LeRoy Herrick, 77, of Wellington, died on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Mercy Health Hospital in Lorain. He was born on July 17, 1943 in Fremont to the late Rolland and Emma (nee Lander) Herrick. He was a 1963 Wellington High School graduate.

Richard proudly served our country in the US Army, from 1965-1967, and serving...

Dec 25, 2020

Eleanor L. Braucher passed away on Christmas morning 2020, at the age of 93, at Blossom Nursing & Rehab Center of Willard.

Born on March 9, 1927 in Greenwich to Archie C. and Pauline C. (Winely) King, she was a Greenwich resident until moving to Plymouth in 2010 to live with her daughter and son-in-law.

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Dec 25, 2020

Thomas "Duane" Boone, 74, of Greenwich, died of a sudden heart attack on December 25, 2020. Though originally from Alabama, Duane has lived in Ohio since the early 1960's. The son of the late Thomas Monroe and Edith (Isabell) Boone, born November 26, 1946.

Duane graduated from South Central High School in 1965. He worked most of...

Dec 24, 2020

Fred Leroy Garner, 71, of Wellington, died Thursday, December 24, 2020. Born on June 24, 1949,in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Victor and June (nee Miller) Garner. Fred grew up in and spent most of his life in Reading, PA, before moving to Wellington.

Fred worked as a sales manager at Tom Masano...

Dec 23, 2020

Colleen T. Haynes, 83, of Norwalk, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on December 18, 1937, in Norwalk, she was the daughter of the late Lavern John and Alice Ann (nee McEnroe) Huber. Colleen was a lifelong resident of Norwalk.

Colleen enjoyed keeping close to home and to her family. She liked to...

Dec 23, 2020

Patricia E. Terry, 76, (1944-2020) of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born on November 30, 1944 to the late Eva and Charles Dutt.

She was raised in Aurora, Indiana and graduated from Aurora High School. After marrying the love of her life, Patricia and David moved...

Dec 23, 2020

Herald A. "Skip" Howell Jr., 82, of Monroeville, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on December 23, 2020.  He was born on January 25, 1938 in North Fairfield, Ohio to the late Herald (Sr.) and Marian (Grady) Howell.  Skip graduated from Norwalk High School, along with his high school sweetheart Doris Worcester in 1956. ...

Dec 22, 2020

Bertha Mae Lance, 78, of Sullivan, passed away December 22, 2020 at Ohio Health Hospital in Mansfield.   She was born June 19, 1942 in Dry Creek, West Virginia, daughter of the late Fountain and Flora (Farley) Pettry.   Bertha enjoyed going to church, reading and spending time with her family and her beloved dog Mo.

Bertha is survived...

Dec 22, 2020

Gary A. Savage Sr., 81, of Sandusky, Ohio, died on December 22, 2020 at Firelands Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 24, 1939 to the late Mary "Jackie" and Arthur Savage.

In the late 1950's, Gary met the love of his life, Margie (Spears) Savage, and the two married in 1963. He worked for Roger's...

Dec 21, 2020

Fred H. Wilcox, 88, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on December 21, 2020 at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home within days of contracting COVID-19.  He was born on January 13, 1932 in Olena to the late Lester H. and Blanche (Sage) Wilcox.  Fred was a lifelong area resident.

He served his country honorably as part of the United States...