Obituaries

Aug 18, 2020

EASTMAN FUNERAL HOME   419-929-3781

John R. Gilger, 98, died August 18, 2020 at The Willows of Willard.  He was born in Greenwich, Ohio on November 3, 1921, son the late George A. and Lena (nee Schambs) Gilger.   John graduated from Greenwich High School in 1941.   He enlisted in the United States Navy and served four years in...

Aug 16, 2020

Shirley N. Doughty, 90, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 16, 2020. She was born to the late Lester M. and Clarissa L. (Green) Bauer on February 16, 1930 in Wakeman, Ohio and resided in Wakeman, Hawaii, Florida, and in Norwalk for the past 49 years.  Shirley graduated from Wakeman High...

Aug 14, 2020

Lauren Jacob Kamm, 69, of New London, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2020 at home.  He was born on November 3, 1950 in Lakewood, Ohio to the late Carl J. and Jean (Roth) Kamm.

Lauren attended Berlin Heights Elementary and High School.  He was part of the last graduating class at Berlin Heights in 1968.  He...

Aug 13, 2020

Aimee T. Dickinson (50) of Oberlin, departed this life on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic from complications with pneumonia.  She was born March 13, 1970 in Amherst, Oh.  Aimee was a graduate of Marion L. Steele High School, Class of 1988.

She attended college at LCCC, Baldwin Wallace (BA, History, Minor in Political Science...

Aug 12, 2020

David D. Caprara, 80, a life-long resident of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 22, 1940, to Lavinia (Nardecchia) and Anthony "Tony" Caprara.

Dave attended St. Mary Elementary School and St. Paul High School, graduating in 1958. He and Rita Hippler, his girl, were married...

Aug 12, 2020

Carleen Fluty, 58, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, passed away on August 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 6, 1961 to the late Mary Ann (Burda) and Arthur Wallace.

After graduating from EHOVE in 1980, She began work at Ford Motor Company, where she worked for over 28 years. She loved spending time...

Aug 11, 2020

Robert "Robbie" S. Carroll, 33, of New London, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 of natural causes following a brief illness. He was born on January 19, 1987 in Norwalk, the son of Robert D. and Lynnette Carroll.

Robbie was a lifelong resident of New London, where he attended New London Schools.  Robbie loved having gatherings...

Aug 10, 2020

A life well lived. John W. Anthony ("Pop Pop") passed away at the age of 80 on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was lovingly surrounded by family at Mercy New Life Hospice of Lorain, Ohio.

John was born one of four siblings on January 2, 1940 in the coal mining town, Continental Number 2, in Pennsylvania to...

Aug 10, 2020

Patricia D. Christie, 78, of Mansfield, OH died on Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Arbors at Mifflin.  Patricia was born in Sandusky on March 24, 1942.  She was the daughter of Evelyn (Hire) Eastman and James Ryan.

Patricia grew up in Castalia and attended Castalia Schools.  She was a long time resident of Greenwich and the...

Aug 9, 2020

James A. Wolf, 73, of New London, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home.   Born in Elyria, Ohio on  August 28, 1946, he was the son of James L. and Elaine (Sprague) Wolf.

James grew up in Elyria, Spencer and New London.  His family lived in Chesapeake, Ohio before returning to New London in 1994. ...

Aug 7, 2020

James Fletcher, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 7, 2020, a day after his 75th birthday.  He was born on August 6, 1945 in Willard to the late Bruner and Ollie (Barnett) Fletcher.

James was an example of a hardworking, honorable, and selfless man. He worked for Plymouth Locomotive and retired from...

Aug 6, 2020

Esther I. Crist, 95, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Home.  She was born on December 31, 1924 in Norwalk to the late Andrew and Isabel (Miller) Didion.

Esther loved people.  She looked forward to her many trips to the Olive Garden, PNC, Drug Mart, Wal-Mart, McDonalds, and Schild's IGA,...

Aug 6, 2020

Melvin L. Eaton, 68, of Greenwich died on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio.  Born on October 8, 1951 in New London, Ohio to the late Ross E. and Elsie (Davidson) Eaton.

Melvin retired after 30 years of service with the Huron County Dog Wardens Office.  A member of the FOP and NRA,...

Aug 5, 2020

Lawrence "Larry" Daniel Flesch, 41, of Lorain, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at New Life Hospice. Born on November 8, 1978 in Lorain, he was the son of Debra (nee Komlosi) Barnes and Frederick Flesch.  He was a lifelong Lorain resident.

Larry worked for Mutt & Jeff's. He enjoyed cooking, walking, fishing, camping, and spending time...

Aug 5, 2020

Earl E. Eastman, 82, of North Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Home, Norwalk.   He was born November 21, 1937 in North Fairfield, son of the late Wayne and Lelia (Newman) Eastman.   Earl was a life long resident of North Fairfield.   He was a graduate of North Fairfield High School.  He worked for Plymouth Locomotive...

Aug 5, 2020

Alice Agnes Harrison (nee Remen) passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her residence. Alice was born July 2, 1921 in West Farmington, Ohio. Alice was a first generation citizen born to Czechoslovakia immigrant parents Ladislav and Mae Bambousek Remen. She lived her entire life in Northeastern Ohio and went to school in Manoway, Mallet Creek and Penfield....

Aug 4, 2020

Mrs. Eleanor J. (Twitchell) Winkler, 81, of Collins, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 4, 2020 peacefully at home. She was born February 18, 1939 to the late Margaret (Stout) and Jonas Twitchell in Hudson, Indiana. She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1957. She married Alex Winkler in 1957, and they raised their...

Aug 3, 2020

Loressa Paulina McClain, 95, of Norwalk Ohio, entered heaven peacefully August 3, 2020, at Gaymont Care Facility.

She was born to the late Mark and Alice Adams, of County Line PA. Loressa graduated from Line Mountain High School in 1942.

She married the late Rev. James E. McClain, Sr. on June 19, 1943 and began...

Aug 1, 2020

Ronda (Clady) Hargrove (59) of Albuquerque, NM passed Saturday, August 1, 2020 after a 6 month battle with cancer.  She was born January 29, 1961 in Bucyrus to Allan and Helen (Kocher) Clady of Bloomville.  Ronda was a graduate of Buckeye Central High School, Class of 1979 and a 1983 graduate of Bowling Green State University, Ohio.  Ronda truly...

Jul 31, 2020

EASTMAN FUNERAL HOME   419-929-3781

The children of Gary James and Dorothy Ann Wagner of Wellington, both 77, announce that they recently passed after being married more than 56 years.

Gary died Monday, April 6, 2020 at home. Born on September 20, 1942, he was the son of the late Leroy and Bernice Wagner. Dorothy (nee...