Obituaries

Jul 20, 2020

Patsy Jane Cypher, 77, of Wellington, died on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. She was born in West Virginia May 30, 1943. She was a 1961 Wellington High School graduate and previously resided in Spencer and Sullivan before moving to Wellington.

Patsy worked at Forest City for 35 years as a...

Jul 17, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Kim Susan Clawson announce her passing following a long illness on July 17, 2020, at the age of 52 years. Kim attended El Capitan High School in Lakeside, California. She lived in Visalia, California where she was a caretaker for David Perry who was a close friend for 24 years....

Jul 17, 2020

Monroeville, Ohio – Gloria D. Patterson, 73, passed away on July 17, 2020 at her home in Monroeville, Ohio, surrounded by her family.  She was born to the late Walter E. and Juanita (Mitchell) Ellis on January 3, 1947 in Canton, Ohio, where she was raised. She graduated from Canton South High School in 1965. Gloria and her husband...

Jul 17, 2020

Shari Steele, 60, of Lodi, died Friday, July 17, 2020. Born on March 19, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Virginia (nee Regal) Sheldon. Shari grew up in Huntington and later moved to Sullivan and recently to Lodi.

Shari worked at Forest City for several years, and most recently worked at the Elms...

Jul 16, 2020

Joshua Doyle Bradley, 42, of Sullivan, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Samaritan Hospital. He was born on November 23, 1977 and graduated from Wellington High School. Joshua spent most of his life in the Wellington area, moving to Sullivan ten years ago.

Joshua was employed at Industrial First as a roofer and a member of...

Jul 15, 2020

Shelby Joseph Cutlip, 55, of Nova passed away July 15, 2020 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus after a brief illness.    He was born February 26, 1965 in Medina, Ohio.   He was a graduate of Shelby High School/Pioneer Joint Vocation School.  Shelby Joe earned  his Associate Degree in the Electronic Engineering Technology Program from North Central State College, attending evening classes...

Jul 14, 2020

Bob Shatzer (Big Bob), father, grandfather, brother and friend was called to his heavenly home unexpectedly. He was born the son of Sylvia L Walls and Edward Shatzer on August 21, 1955.  Bob grew up and lived his life in northern Ohio. He was a proud Marine Corp veteran. He worked for Janesville Products for 40 years only retiring...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...