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Donald Lee Lewis

Donald Lee Lewis

Jul 12, 2020

Donald Lee Lewis, 67, of Medina, died Sunday, July 12, 2020. Born on October 3, 1952 in Lorain, he was the son of the late Donald Lewis Sr. and Jean (nee Henninger) Applegate.

Donald worked for Akron Home Medical which later became HCS. A hard worker, he gave 110% in all he did. Donald was a devoted...

Adele Hope (Hileman)  Burnham

Adele Hope (Hileman) Burnham

Jul 11, 2020

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Adele Hope Burnham, 76, of Boerne, Texas, departed this life on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family.  Born on June 2, 1944, in New London, she was the daughter of the late Lovell and Julia Rose (nee Timmons) Hileman.  Adele is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Bruce...

Vivian Ann Joppeck

Vivian Ann Joppeck

Jul 11, 2020

Vivian Ann Joppeck, 88, of Wellington, died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at home under hospice care.  Born in Amherst on September 8, 1931, Vivian was the daughter of the late Vivian and Viola (nee Sanders) Knepper. Vivian grew up in Oberlin and graduated from Oberlin High School and Oberlin Business College.

An accountant, Vivian owned the H&R...

Deanna S Palm

Deanna S Palm

Jul 10, 2020

Deanna S. Palm (79) of North Fairfield died Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Laurels of New London.  She was born July 7, 1941 in Norwalk to the late Gerald and Opal (Howell) Burwell.  Mrs. Palm was a sales associate for Walmart and enjoyed reading the bible and gardening flowers and vegetables.

Mrs. Palm is survived by...

Rev. Charles Harrison Frye

Rev. Charles Harrison Frye

Jul 9, 2020

Rev. Charles Harrison Frye, 88, of Lakewood and formerly of Sullivan, Ohio, died Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Vitalia Senior Residences in Westlake. Born on May 16, 1932 in Richland County, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Ellen "Esther" (nee Poet) Frye. Charlie graduated from Kent State University (BA) and Perkins School of Theology, in...

Judith Ann Smith

Judith Ann Smith

Jul 9, 2020

Judith Ann Smith, 81, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on September 10, 1938 in Mansfield, OH to the late James and Margaret (Veselosky) Marshall.  She was a graduate of St. Peter's High School in Mansfield.  Judy and her loving husband Clarence celebrated 60 wonderful years...

Patricia Joanne Crittenden

Patricia Joanne Crittenden

Jul 8, 2020

Patricia Joanne Crittenden, 83, of Wellington, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 after a long illness. Born on April 15, 1937, in Bretz, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Bartoletta and Juanita Cummings. Patricia graduated from Braddock High School and later moved to the Cleveland area. She moved with her family to Wellington in 1992.

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William David Poiner

William David Poiner

Jul 7, 2020

William David Poiner, 82, of Wellington, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. Born on December 30, 1937 in Wellington, he was the son of the late Margaret (nee Kihm) and William Poiner.

William graduated from Wellington High School in 1956. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 20 years...

Lillie Mae Cook

Lillie Mae Cook

Jul 6, 2020

Lillie Mae Cook, 88, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on July 6, 2020. Born in Centre, Alabama, May 2, 1932 to the late Florence Reese Harkness and Reuben Jasper Harkness.

After graduating, she moved to Washington D.C. to study nursing, later moving to Norwalk and starting a family. She began her career at Norwalk Memorial Home, where...

Joan M. (Jenkins)  Conaway

Joan M. (Jenkins) Conaway

Jul 4, 2020

Joan M. Conaway, 64, of North Fairfield passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2020 at Toledo Hospital. She was born May 18, 1956 in Paisley, Scotland to Anna and John Jenkins.

She enjoyed being outdoors soaking up the sun, especially swimming and working as a lifeguard. Joan loved to spend time with her family, and her greatest...

Kenneth Raymond Butler

Kenneth Raymond Butler

Jul 3, 2020

Kenneth Raymond Butler, of Amherst, OH passed peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020.  He passed eight days after his bride of 65 years, Shirley Ann Butler.  The two would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in August.

Born on February 25, 1931 to John and Olive Butler in Spencer, OH, he was a 1949 graduate of Wellington...

Carl Henry Hacker

Carl Henry Hacker

Jul 1, 2020

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Greenwich — Carl Henry Hacker, 75, of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2020, at Cleveland Metro Hospital.

He was born on November 7, 1944, to the late Martin and Ruth (Neiding) Hacker in Oberlin, Ohio.  He was a 1963 graduate of South Central High School and was a...

Dixie A. Stewart

Dixie A. Stewart

Jun 30, 2020

Dixie A. Stewart, a resident of Moscow, Ohio, passed away June 30, 2020 at the age of 83. She was born June 26, 1937 in Shelby, Ohio, daughter of the late Gladys and Albert Wilson. Dixie was the loving wife of Robert E. Stewart for 64 years, beloved mother of Vicki Johnson (Greg), Robin McCabe and Kelley Stewart, cherished...

Graeme G. Frith

Graeme G. Frith

Jun 28, 2020

Graeme G. Frith, 63, of New London died on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Twilight Gardens in Norwalk.  He was born on July 23, 1956 in Queensland, Australia, to the late George and Beatrice (Hagg) Frith.

Graeme served as the Pastor of the Ruggles Church and worked as a Supervisor at Murray Ridge Production Center in Elyria,...

David Pamer Klinger

David Pamer Klinger

Jun 28, 2020

David Pamer Klinger, 92, of Medina passed away June 28, 2020 at his home.  He was born March 1, 1928 in Shalersville, Ohio.   David grew up in Brimfield, Ohio in Portage County on a dairy farm and had lived in Medina for many years.  He was a graduate of Kent State University High School.  He also attended Akron University...

Florence E. Sams

Florence E. Sams

Jun 28, 2020

Florence E. Sams, 77, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 in Twilight Gardens Home, Norwalk, Ohio.  She was born on September 22, 1942 to the late Otto and Eudora (Ranch) Hersha in Norwalk, Ohio, and was a lifelong area resident.  Florence graduated from Norwalk High School and was a member of the First Church of Christ in Norwalk. ...

Creighton Thomas Staschke

Creighton Thomas Staschke

Jun 27, 2020

Creighton T. Staschke, 84, of Norwalk passed away unexpectedly on June 27th, 2020 at Fairview Hospital with his family by his side.  He was born on October 20, 1935 in Fremont, Ohio to the late Raymond and Helen (Cressman) Staschke.  Creighton was a 1954 graduate of New London High School.

He served his country as a member...

Thomas Pat Hayes Iii

Thomas Pat Hayes Iii

Jun 26, 2020

Thomas Patrick "Pat" Hayes III of Henrietta Township, left us on Friday, June 26, 2020, after a brief illness. Pat was born February 5, 1940 in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Thomas P. and Helen Steenrod Hayes.

With his father active in the U.S. Navy, Pat, along with his little brother, Richard, were fortunate to experience living abroad...

Rudolph Alan Love

Rudolph Alan Love

Jun 25, 2020

Rudolph "Rudy" Alan Love, 71, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2020. Born on  March 20, 1949 to the late Helen Mary (Smith) and Daniel D. Love, he was lifetime resident of Norwalk.

Rudy graduated in 1967 from Norwalk High School, and attended Ohio Business College. He served his country in Germany for a...

Bonnie J. Herrick

Bonnie J. Herrick

Jun 25, 2020

Bonnie J. Herrick, 68, of Wellington, died on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the Life Care Center of Westlake. Born on July 10, 1951 in Cottle Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Athaline (nee Evans) and Joe Wallen.  She moved to Rochester in 1952 and to Wellington in the late 60's.

Bonnie enjoyed working in...

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