Obituaries

Nov 27, 2020

Robert Alan McQuate, 73, of Lorain, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice. Born on March 20, 1947 in Lodi, Robert was the son of the late Robert E. and Mary (nee Campbell) McQuate. Bob lived in Wellington until moving to Lorain in 1988.

Bob worked for the Wellington Foundry for 5 years and...

Nov 25, 2020

Lois M. (Pozega) Lavonn, 88, of Norwalk, died on November 25, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Center in Norwalk.  She was born on August 15, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio.  Lois lived most of her life in Lorain County except for a 10-year period where she resided in Venice, FL before returning to Ohio.

Lois loved her family more...

Nov 24, 2020

Joann W. Sherman, 88, of Norwalk, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Laurels of New London, with her loving husband by her side.  She was born on August 9, 1932 in Lima, Ohio to the late Lewis and Ethel (Fike) White.  She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1950 and continued her education at St. Luke's...

Nov 24, 2020

ATTENTION;     DUE TO THE WEATHER FORCAST FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON THE SERVICE HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE NEW LONDON ALLIANCE CHURCH,  4625 STATE ROUTE 162 WEST, NEW LONDON, OHIO  44851

FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY CALL FROM 1:00 P,M. UNTIL THE TIME OF SERVICE AT 2:00 P.M.AT THE CHURCH.    BURIAL WILL FOLLOW AT GROVE STREET CEMETERY.

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Nov 24, 2020

Douglas F. Mullins, 62, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on November 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 18, 1958 to the late Gladys and Benjamin Mullins.

Douglas spent time working for PC Campana, Industrial Powder Coating (IPC), and Magretech. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and having his family over for...

Nov 23, 2020

Shirley A. Cook, 84, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on November 23, 2020. She was born on January 24, 1936 to the late Florence and Joseph Wilbur Meyer.

She was raised in Bellevue, and as a young woman, Shirley moved to many Air Force Bases across the country. Shirley worked in the Seminole County Records Office in Florida ...

Nov 23, 2020

William "Bill" T. Sexton, 55, of Sullivan went home to the Lord on November 23, 2020 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Lakewood, OH to Billie and Annie (nee Crowder) Sexton on February 3, 1965.

Bill was a graduate of Black River High School. He was an extremely hard worker and enjoyed working as an...

Nov 22, 2020

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Velda M. Cook, 96, of New London, died November 22, 2020.  She was born March 3, 1924 in Cleveland to Elvin and Agnes Smith. At the age of one year she moved to Milan, Ohio to live with her grandparents, George and Myrtle Smith, on their small vegetable farm.  She graduated from Milan...

Nov 21, 2020

Patricia L. Hyde (aka "Honeybee"), 87, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Amherst Manor Retirement Community.  She was born on April 4, 1933 in Elyria to the late Edward and Nadine (McCoy) Gehl.  Patricia grew up in Amherst and was married there to her loving husband Kenneth. They relocated to Florida and Alabama...

Nov 21, 2020

Ralph N. "Norm" "Pete" Kettel, 86, of Norwalk died peacefully on November 21, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Center in Norwalk.  He was born August 28, 1934 in Norwalk to the late Norman B. and Clara (Dennison) Kettel.

Ralph grew up in Norwalk and had lived in Berlin Heights, Huron and Milan, Ohio, and for a time in...

Nov 21, 2020

Clayton McKinley, 89, of Ruggles Township, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Crystal Care Nursing Home in Ashland, after a long illness. Born on February 19, 1931 in Vermillion Township, Ashland County, he was the son of the late Paul and Eva (nee Hassinger) McKinley. Clayton was a 1950 graduate of Hayesville High School.

For 27 years...

Nov 20, 2020

Luigina "Jean" Tomei, 96, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020 at home.  She was born on November 11, 1924 in Supino, Italy to the now deceased, Lavinia (Bernola) and August Tomei.

Jean enjoyed reading the newspaper, looking at magazines, and watching the Hallmark Channel.

Survivors include her sisters, Nancy (Carl) Laface, Joanne...

Nov 19, 2020

Jeffrey A. Wilson, 58, of Greenwich, Ohio died on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  He was born on February 11, 1962, in Willard, Ohio, the son of Janice I. (nee: Sisinger) and Dennis R. Wilson.  Jeffrey was a lifelong resident of Greenwich, Ohio and attended South Central Schools.

Jeffrey is survived by his...

Nov 17, 2020

Patricia Ann Smith Gnagy, 83, of Wellington, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. A daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (nee Becker) Smith, Pat was born on August 29, 1937 in Lorain. She graduated from Grafton High School in 1955.

For many years, Pat worked at Inservco Electronics and a number of churches...

Nov 17, 2020

On November 17, 2020, after a short illness, Bonnie (Sutherland) Hunter of Greenwich was called home to the God she loved for nearly 90 years. Born Feb. 22, 1931, Bonnie grew up in Ruggles, OH, where she enjoyed helping her brother with the farm work. She graduated from Ruggles High School in 1949 and attended Bowling Green State University...

Nov 17, 2020

Helen J. Stilgenbauer, 99, affectionately known as "Hodge", died Tuesday, November 17 at Wesleyan Village under the care of New Life Hospice.  Born in Elyria on May 18, 1921 to the late Robert and Anna (nee Thew) Taylor, Helen grew up in Elyria and graduated with the Elyria High School Class of 1939. She married Frederick on October 16,...

Nov 16, 2020

Frances Gayle Harrison, 69, of Elyria died on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Amherst Manor in Amherst. She was born on November 8, 1951 to the late Genevieve (nee Sloan) and Elmer Crofts in Knoxville, TN. She is survived by her son, Geoff Perisic of Willard and grandchildren, Maria and Isaac. She is preceded in death by her loving...

Nov 15, 2020

Gerald L. Canterbury, 70, of Norwalk, Ohio died on November 15, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Center in Norwalk.  He was born on September 15, 1950 in Lando Mines, West Virginia to the now deceased Ernie E. and Opal (Slone) Canterbury.

Gerald enjoyed bowling, following the Cleveland Browns and NASCAR, and listening to Elvis's music, or anything that...

Nov 15, 2020

Deborah Kay Harrison, 68, of Wellington, died on Sunday, November 15, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Born on April 27, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Ruth (nee Faison) Oliphint. She was a 1970 graduate of Henry Ford High School in Detroit, Michigan. On August 23, 1981 she married Lad Harrison at...

Nov 15, 2020

Wayne G. Sholes, 93, of Vermilion, Ohio died on November 15, 2020 at Kingston of Vermilion Nursing Home.  He was born on October 23, 1927 in Norwalk, Ohio to the now deceased, Willis Eugene and Beatrice Ann (Johns) Sholes.

Wayne led a colorful life decorated with hard work and love.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman,...