Obituaries

Apr 25, 2020

Robert A. "Bob" Ryan, 64, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on April 25, 2020 at Firelands Regional Medical Center.  He was born on July 23, 1955 in Bellevue to the late Robert and Joyce (Beatty) Ryan.  He was a lifelong area resident.

Bob was a family man who served his country as part...

Apr 25, 2020

Eddie R. Shaver, 78, of New London, passed away April 25, 2020 at the University of Toledo Medical Center after a lengthy illness.  He was born on July 13, 1941 in Flatwoods, WV to the late Raymond and Mary (Gillespie) Shaver.  Eddie graduated from New London High School in 1959.

He had worked for Rowland's Family Farm,...

Apr 25, 2020

Glendora "Marvene" Ropp, 92, of New London, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2020 at the Laurels of New London.  She was born on November 26, 1927 at home in Ruggles Township to the late Ross and Nellie (Nelson) Fast.  She lived most of her life in Ruggles Township, graduating from Ruggles High School and later moved to New...

Apr 24, 2020

Scott D. Brant, 47, of Norwalk, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center after a sudden illness.  He was born on August 26, 1972 in Norwalk to the late Gerald Brant and Melba (Gregory) Alford.  Scott attended Edison High school and lived most of his life in the Norwalk area.

An ordained...

Apr 22, 2020

On April 22, 2020, God called Chester Eugene Millheim home to his beloved Lila surrounded by family.  Born in Ashland, Ohio on August 22, 1930 to Eugene George Millheim and Ruth Naomi (nee Kissell) Millheim.

He graduated from Ashland High School in 1948.  Chet met the love of his life Lila at the Ashland County Fair on...

Apr 21, 2020

Michele "Mickey" J. (Mitte') Hahn, 67, of Nova, died on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at University Hospital Samaritan, Ashland.  She was born on March 27, 1953 in Oklahoma City, OK, the daughter of John and Beverly Mitte'.

Michele was an LPN for 30 years.  She was a former member of New London Eagles Auxiliary Aerie 2869.  She...

Apr 21, 2020

Leland Charles Seeley passed away at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  He was born in Wellington, Ohio August, 6, 1942 to Charles and Ellene (Croskey) Seeley.  He graduated from Wellington High School in 1960 and soon after joined the Navy. Leland was stationed on the ship USS Limpkin from 1960-1964. He worked for American Ship Building Company and...

Apr 20, 2020

Dennis A. Jackson, 77, of Wellington, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2020 in Oberlin. Born on November 25, 1942 in Covington, VA., he was the son of the late Elsie (nee Taylor) and Arthur Jackson Sr. He moved to Wellington in 1957 and was a 1960 Wellington High School graduate.

Dennis proudly served in the U.S....

Apr 20, 2020

Doris H. (Haddox) Massey, 79 of Monroeville, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 in Twilight Gardens Nursing Center, Norwalk, Ohio. She was born on December 26, 1940 in Said, West Virginia (Calhoun County and moved to Ohio as an infant. Doris was raised in Cleveland, Ohio and lived in New London, Norwalk and settled in Monroeville, Ohio....

Apr 18, 2020

lrwin "Bruce" McGee, 79, formerly of Willard, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio. He was born to Irvin and Rose (Littleton) McGee on December 21,1940 in Richmond ,Virginia. He frequently spent time with his aunt and uncle in Michigan who were musicians and active in the Salvation Army. This led to Bruce's...

Apr 17, 2020

Arthur D. Lucal, 77, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away April 17, 2020 at Concord Care of Toledo.  He was born November 13, 1942 in Norwalk to Oscar and Olive (Fannin) Lucal.

Arthur is survived by his daughter, Kim, sons; Chris, Brian and Shane, 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 more on the way, his sister Fran...

Apr 17, 2020

Ralph W. Walter, 88, of New London, died on Friday, April 17, 2020 at the Laurels of New London.  Born on April 11, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ralph S. and Margaret (Maier) Walter.

Ralph was a 1950 graduate of Lakewood High School.   He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951...

Apr 16, 2020

Shane A. Stieber, 39, of Clinton, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, April 16, 2020 at home surrounded by many of those who loved him.  He was born on October 20, 1980 in West Point, New York to David and the late Susan (Sheppard) Stieber.  He graduated from New London High School and EHOVE in 1999.

Shane was...

Apr 14, 2020

Michael Allen Smith, 63, of Delphi, OH, passed away April 14, 2020 at The Ohio State University, Wexner Center Hospital in Columbus following complications from heart surgery. He was born on July 19, 1956 to Robert L. Smith of Willard, OH and the late Virginia E. (Newmeyer) Smith. Michael graduated from South Central High School in 1974.

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Apr 12, 2020

Douglas L. Herbkersman, of Collins, passed away unexpectedly.  He was 75.  Doug was born in Lakewood to the late Russell and Marie  Herbkersman, and was a graduate of Westlake High School.  Doug was very devoted to his daily Bible studies.  He knew God's love for us all and the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. He enjoyed making wine...

Apr 12, 2020

Marilyn Irene Distler, 74, of Wakeman, died on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 25, 1945, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Phalen) Shemitz.

Marilyn was a prolific seamstress and quilter and enjoyed cooking.  Marilyn is survived by her sons; David Distler and Matthew (Pauline) Distler, sister, Georgia...

Apr 12, 2020

Tammy Sue Patterson, 56, died April 12, 2020 at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin. Born to the late Raymond and Claudia (nee Meece) Wilson, on February 10, 1964, Tammy was a lifelong Wellington resident and graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1983.

Throughout her life, Tammy supported the Jerry Lewis Foundation for Muscular Dystrophy.  She...

Apr 12, 2020

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Mildred "Millie" Shays,  94, of Norwalk and formerly of New London, Ohio, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her home.  She was born August 5, 1925 in Clear Creek Township, Savannah, Ohio to the late Ralph and Marian (Hulme) Walker.     Millie graduated from Greenwich High School.   She married the love...

Apr 10, 2020

Laura D. Gravenhorst, 23, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 in her home. She was born on July 12, 1997 to Lavanna "Anna" M. (Ringle) Harmon and the late Donald J. Gravenhorst in Norwalk, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident. She attended Monroeville High School and worked as a nurse's aide at Portland Place...

Apr 9, 2020

Lura Jane (Sanders) Dotson, of Wellington, Ohio left this world behind to enter into the presence of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, on April 9, 2020. She was born in Coeburn, Virginia to Alonzo and Lillie (Spears) Sanders on October 4, 1932. She was one of ten siblings and held many fond memories of her wonderful parents and...