Obituaries

Mar 9, 2020

Cynthia Mae Green, 66, of Norwalk, died on March 9, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Center. Born on August 3, 1953 in Sandusky. Inurnment will be at Florence Cemetery at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy can be given at: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com

Mar 9, 2020

Norma Jean Schindler, 88, of Avon Lake, died on Monday March 9, 2020 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville. Born on August 29, 1931 in Wellington, she was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (nee Moffit) Barbor.

Norma spent most of her life in Wellington and attended the Oberlin Business College. She worked for Ciba...

Mar 9, 2020

Daniel Joseph Watson, 71, of Olmsted Falls died on Monday, March 9, 2020 in Westlake. Born in Springfield, Ohio on January 23, 1949, he was the son of the late Burrus "Whitey" and Ruth (nee Jump) Watson. He was a 1967 Wellington High School graduate. Dan also attended the University of Dayton, and graduated from The University of Akron...

Mar 7, 2020

Harold "Rick" Knott Jr., 65, of New London died on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center surrounded by his family.  He was born on October 20, 1954 in Bowling Green, Ohio, the son of the late Shirley (Andrews) and Harold Knott Sr.

Harold grew up in the Norwalk area and moved to New London. ...

Mar 6, 2020

Carolyn A. Mench, 79, of Norwalk, died March 6, 2020 surrounded by her family under the care of Stein Hospice. On June 25, 1940, Carolyn was born in Norwalk to the late Carl and Martha (nee Pheiffer) Schaffer. She grew up in Monroeville, attended St. Joseph's Elementary School and was a 1958 graduate of Monroeville High School.  Carolyn lived...

Mar 6, 2020

Rita J. Welfle, 91, of Norwalk, died Friday, March 6, 2020 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. Born on March 14, 1928 in Norwalk, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Mabel E. (nee Kramer) Stoll. Rita was a lifelong resident of Norwalk.

Rita worked as a cook for Milan Elementary school. She also worked for...

Mar 5, 2020

Virginia A. Neuberger, 92, died March 5, 2020 at Heritage Village of Clyde following a brief illness. Born on August 17, 1927 in Hartland Township to the late George and Garnett (nee Lease) Opfer, Virginia was a lifelong Norwalk resident.

She was a member of the Norwalk First Baptist Church, the Golde Lambs and 49ers. Virginia also...

Mar 4, 2020

James A. Fox, 64, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  He was born on July 13, 1955 in Willard to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Coleman) Fox.

Jim was an avid sports fan who enjoyed gardening, fishing and being with, and supporting, his loving family.  He was artistic, creative...

Mar 4, 2020

Norwalk, Ohio – Edward J. Maynard, 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Stein Hospice Service, Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on December 12, 1941, to the late Adam E. and Helen L. (Pyles) Maynard in Scioto Furnace, Ohio and graduated from South Webster High School. Following graduation, Ed joined the U.S. Navy and served on the...

Mar 4, 2020

Ronald A. Morehouse, 81, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2020 at the Commons of Providence in Sandusky.  He was born on November 9, 1938 in Norwalk to the late Cadwell and Virginia (Hutchins) Morehouse. Ron graduated from Norwalk High School in 1956.

A man of few words, Ron, will be fondly remembered for his...

Mar 3, 2020

On March 3, 2020, just 19 days short of her 82nd birthday, Ruth Ann Kathlene Wayne left her family and friends to be with the Lord. She will be remembered for her loving soul, her talented and kind hands and her beautiful smile.

Ruth Ann loved to paint, garden, bake and most of all spend time with...

Mar 2, 2020

Terry Eugene Cypher, 51, of Wellington, died Monday, March 2, 2020. Born on March 6, 1968, in Oberlin, he was the son of Grant and Patsy Jane (nee Atkinson) Cypher. Terry was a lifelong resident of Wellington and a 1987 graduate of Wellington High School.

Terry worked for United Airlines. He served briefly in the Army before...

Feb 29, 2020

Virginia Carol Sheldon, 85, of Wellington, died Saturday, February 29, 2020. Born on June 18, 1934 in Erhart, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Eleanor (nee Gross) Regal. She graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1952.

A LPN, Virginia worked at the Wellington Hospital until its closure. She then worked at...

Feb 28, 2020

CHELSEA MAE SAVAGE

On Friday, February 28, the world lost a beautiful soul. We are heartbroken at having to say goodbye to our Chelsea Mae. Chelsea was a vibrant, edgy, brilliant and genuine person. She was bold, brassy, sassy and full of wit and humor. Her strength and courage were an inspiration to everyone she knew. If...

Feb 28, 2020

Bonnie I. Houghtlen, 75, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 in Fisher Titus Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 26, 1945 to the late Kenneth and Donna (Farley) Houghtlen.   Bonnie was raised in Collins, graduated from Western Reserve High School, moved to Vermillion, and settled in Norwalk, where she has resided for...

Feb 27, 2020

Ijlean Owens, 68, of New London died on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Continuing Healthcare of Milan.  He was born on May 22, 1951 in Grethel, KY to the late Lee and Rosie Mae (Carroll) Owens.

Ijlean Owens is survived by his siblings, Juanita Hall, Hazel Lee, Elvie Case, Joyce Hardy, Nathan Owens, Ralph Owens, Pelmer...

Feb 26, 2020

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Nellie Timbs, 70, of Norwalk, passed away on February 26, 2020 at University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio after a long illness.   Nellie was born, May 2, 1949, daughter of the late, Allen and Evelyn (Klein) Heston.   Before retiring, Nellie worked at Kent Sporting, New London and was the campground manager of the New London...

Feb 26, 2020

Jerry A. Standen, 70, of Wellington, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020, surrounded by his family at home. Born on February 13, 1950 in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Merrill and Marie (nee Costanzo) Standen. Jerry lived most of his life in Wellington.

A true entrepreneur, Jerry was self employed his whole life, owning a...

Feb 25, 2020

Richard E. Meisler, 69, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 surrounded by his wife, children, and loving family members.  He was born on September 27, 1950 in Dover, Delaware to James G. and Mary (Bell) Meisler.  He was a 1970 graduate of Norwalk High School.

Rich married Terrie Sweet, his high school sweetheart and the love...

Feb 24, 2020

Michael W. Roush, 58, of Norwalk died on February 24, 2020 at Twilight Gardens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Norwalk.  He was born on May 26, 1961 in East Liverpool, OH to the late Robert W. and Phyllis T. (Mikeal) Roush.

Michael was a Western Reserve High School graduate.  He also received a degree in Computer Science...