Obituaries

Dec 21, 2020

James C. Pace, 81, of Greenwich, Ohio, died on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  He was born on March 23, 1939 in Harlan County, KY.  He was the son of Mossie (Barnes) and Leonard Pace.

Jim was a 1957 graduate of Evarts High School and served in the US Army from 1958 to...

Dec 20, 2020

Harriet Keller Wise, born June 19, 1924 to Charles A and Wilma (Johnston) Keller in LaGrange, Ohio, peacefully passed away on December 20, 2020.  She was a fifth generation to the founding settlers to LaGrange Township.  She attended LaGrange High School, class of 1942, and Lorain County Community College.  Regionally recognized quilter and accomplished fine artist, she was the...

Dec 19, 2020

James A. (Red) Brutsche, age 92, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  He was born on March 12, 1928 in Norwalk to Edward and Elsie (Myers) Brutsche.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, a proud member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Chicago, IL and a friend of Dr. Bob and...

Dec 18, 2020

Nedra E. (Thompson) Gfell, 87, of Monroeville, Ohio, is playing the piano again, but now it is truly heavenly music.  Her soul took flight on December 18, 2020 at Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born on August 27, 1933 in Fremont, Ohio, daughter to the late Curtis Ward and Mabel Bell (Bailey) Thompson.  Nedra grew up in...

Dec 17, 2020

Judith A. Rarick, 80, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 17, 2020. She was born on February 22, 1940 to the late Gladys and Paul Hepp.

After graduating from Norwalk High School in 1958, Judy worked as a bank teller at Home Savings & Loan Company. On...

Dec 17, 2020

Frederick Mele, 95, of Elyria, died on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria. Born on August 5, 1925 in Cairnbrook, PA, he was the son of the late Jacob and Francis (nee Ravinkar) Mele. He grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Elyria in 1947.

Frederick proudly served our country in the...

Dec 16, 2020

Mary Alyce "Chum" Roth, 79 of Norwalk, OH died on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.  She was born April 18, 1941, in Sandusky, OH to Jane (Darby) & Joseph Gerhart; the 5th of seven children. She grew up in Sandusky, OH graduating from St. Mary's high school in 1959. After graduation, she received her Fine Arts degree from The University...

Dec 16, 2020

William Allen Smith Sr., 79, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on December 16, 2020. He was born on September 10, 1941, to the late Virginia and Francis Smith.

In 1958, William joined the United States Army and served until 1960. He then made a career working 30 years for Mayflower Vehicle Systems until his retirement in the...

Dec 15, 2020

Erik E. Lane, 56, of Norwalk, died on December 15, 2020 at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.  He was born on January 29, 1964 in Norwalk to Tom Lane and the late Ursula (Lang) Lane.  He was a 1982 Norwalk High School/EHOVE graduate.

Erik was an extremely hard worker who had a huge heart.  His will was...

Dec 15, 2020

Louise Ellen (Plant) Bartow, 88, of Norwalk, Ohio died on December 15, 2020 at Akron General Hospital.  She was born on January 28, 1932 in Norwalk to the late John S. and Gladys I. (Bell) Plant.  Louise was a lifelong area resident.

In her earlier years, she enjoyed bowling, playing cards and dinner out with friends.  She...

Dec 15, 2020

Ellen L. Thompson Schlenbaker Shull, age 93, of Greenwich, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.   Ellen was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.   She always said that the greatest accomplishments of her life was being a mother and grandmother.  She was born February 1, 1927 in Shelby, Ohio, daughter...

Dec 14, 2020

Walker Theodore "Butch" Hartman, 65 years young of Sullivan, was an amazing man who lost his hard battle with cancer on December 14th 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  For anyone that was blessed to have known Walker and to know his heart he was always there for anyone who needed anything.  He created a home and an oasis...

Dec 14, 2020

John Irwin Lane, 89, of Norwalk, Ohio, died sadly after contracting COVID-19 while residing at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio where he had been in the memory care unit for the past two years. John was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania (PA) on August 11, 1931, the son of the late Homer and Mary (Woodruff) Lane. He...

Dec 13, 2020

Patricia (Pat) L. Wetzel, 83, was born April 16, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020.

Pat grew up in Norwalk, Ohio, where she graduated from Norwalk High School in 1955 and met her husband, Richard A. Wetzel. She received her undergraduate and master's degree in education from Bowling Green State...

Dec 13, 2020

Jacqueline Susan Riffle, 58, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at the University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born in Norwalk, Ohio on December 15, 1961.

Jacqueline graduated from Western Reserve High School in 1980, and she was a lifetime member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Norwalk. Jacqueline...

Dec 12, 2020

Ramona Eleanor Carmen Hastings, 100, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her North Carolina home surrounded by family.  Born in LaGrange, Ohio on June 8, 1920, Ramona was the middle child of George and Eva (nee Brush) Hamberger.   She attended LaGrange grade school and graduated with the Belden High School Class of 1938. Ramona married Wayne W. Carmen on...

Dec 12, 2020

Chad Michael Sanders, 39, of Huron, died Saturday, December 12, 2020. Born on August 25, 1981 in Norwalk, he was the son of Webster H. and Tami (nee Williams) Sanders. Chad was a 2000 graduate of New London High School and called New London home.

Chad had previously worked at MTD in Willard. He enjoyed listening to...

Dec 12, 2020

Agnes M. McGinn, 92, of Bellevue, Ohio, formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on December 12, 2020.  She was born on June 27, 1928 in Marywood, Ohio.  Agnes married the late Edward L. McGinn on January 26, 1952.  They were married 61 years.

She was a longtime member of St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church...

Dec 12, 2020

Keith E. Roice, 82, born and lifelong resident of Ashland County, died peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020.  Keith was born on April 17th, 1938 to the late Harold E. and Lucille A. (nee Heilman) Roice.  Keith graduated from Sullivan High School in 1956 and retired as a machinist, from F.E. Myers in Ashland, in 1995.

Keith...

Dec 12, 2020

Thomas Howard Colley, 65, of Elyria, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Elyria Hospital. He was born in Elyria on April 8, 1955 to Shirley (nee Betts) and Charles Colley. He resided in Spencer and was a 1974 graduate of Black River High School. Thomas was an avid sports fan.

He is survived by his...