Obituaries

Jan 10, 2020

Carole Andrea Granvold, 75, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Gaymont Care and Rehabilitation in Norwalk.  She was born on June 30, 1944 in Galion, Ohio to the late Charles and Maxine (Rider) Gelsanliter.

Carole grew up in Galion and had lived in Norwalk and Loma Linda, California and Eden Valley, Colorado...

Jan 10, 2020

Irene Williams (75) of New London, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at her residence.  She was born February 18, 1944 in Floyd County, KY to the late Bertha (Henderson) and Fred Parsons.  Mrs. Williams was employed at the former VanDresser in Norwalk and Kents Sporting Goods, New London.  She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and enjoyed...

Jan 10, 2020

Jean Alice Haislet, 93, passed away on January 10, 2020 under the care of Stein Hospice. Born on July 15, 1926, Jean was a daughter of the late Fred and Grace (nee Phillips) Greetham.  Jean was a lifelong Wellington resident and graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1944.

She was a beautician for many years...

Jan 9, 2020

Michael Ray Rosecrans, 56, of Amherst, died Thursday, January 9, 2020 after a tragic accident. Born on June 29, 1963, in Wellington, he was the son of Raymond L. and Joyce (nee Parks) Rosecrans. Mike was a 1981 graduate of Black River High School and lived in Huntington Twp. most of his life until moving to Amherst this past...

Jan 9, 2020

Carl D. Crabbs, 72, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 20, 1947 to the late Charles A. and Georgia E. (Meek) Crabbs in New London, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident.  Carl graduated from New London High School in 1965 and volunteered...

Jan 8, 2020

Doris Gretta Weary, 86, of Norwalk, died on January 8, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.  She was born on September 13, 1933 in Gordonsville, VA to the late Karl and Gladys (Martindale) Shafer.

Survivors include her children, Almeda Jean (Glenn) Trippe of Norwalk and Brian Alan (Victoria) Weary of Doylestown, Ohio; 5 grandchildren and...

Jan 8, 2020

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Walter M. Thomas, 75, of Wellington, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at University Hospital EMH, in Elyria. Born on March 2, 1944 in Glade Springs VA, he was the son of the late James Matthew and Ruth Novella (nee Maiden) Thomas. Walter moved to Ohio as a youth and lived in Lorain County moving to Wellington...

Jan 7, 2020

William R. Hehr "Pap Pap", 87, of Sullivan, died on January 7, 2020 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. He was born to the late George and Bertha (nee Devlin) Hehr on January 7, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA.  He moved to Cleveland in the late 50's before locating to Huntington.

William proudly served in the U.S. Army...

Jan 6, 2020

Swan J. Harkness, 59, of Mequon, Wisconsin and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio died on January 6, 2020 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Wisconsin.  He was born on August 15, 1960 in Alabama to the late Swan J. and Velma (Fife) Harkness.

Swan will be fondly remembered for his witty, funny, sense of humor, love of...

Jan 6, 2020

Beverly J. Penfield, 74, of Norwalk, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  She was born July 3, 1945, to the late Walton and Blanche (Horning) Jarvis in Norwalk, Ohio.   She was a lifelong area resident graduating from Norwalk High School in 1963.

Bev worked at Larry's Printing in Norwalk, Ohio, as...

Jan 4, 2020

Roy M. Smith, 79, of Willard, went to his Eternal Home and Savior, on January 4, 2020. Born on December 2, 1940 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Roy and Razola (nee Angus) Smith. Roy graduated from Parkersburg High School and has lived in the North Fairfield, Norwalk, and Willard area for the past 60...

Jan 4, 2020

Bonnie L. Goodman

July 11, 1940 – January 4, 2020

Bonnie died yesterday morning at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. She had been diagnosed with cancer in October 2018. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Ted, seeing shows, musicals and concerts, and playing cards with friends. She also loved reading and her computer. She was treasurer of...

Jan 2, 2020

William "Bill" Schuller, 86, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on January 2, 2020.  He was born on October 22, 1933, a lifelong resident of Greenwich, Shiloh, and Nova, Ohio.  Bill loved and spent his life farming. Additionally, Bill worked for General Motors in Mansfield for 37 years as a Tool & Die Supervisor,...

Jan 1, 2020

Cathy Ann Mason, 70, of Wellington, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Mercy Allen Hospital. Born on December 3, 1949 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Effie (nee Paul) Blair. Cathy spent most of her life in Heilwood PA, moving to Wellington 5 years ago.

Cathy owned the Heilwood Lodge and...

Dec 31, 2019

Leona M. Henry (nee Washburn), 93, of Shelby, Ohio, passed over on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her residence. She was born on April 3, 1926 to Esther (Miller) Washburn and Hue W. Washburn in Greenwich, Ohio.

Leona attended school in Greenwich and Havana and was a 1944 graduate of Willard High School. She was employed in...

Dec 31, 2019

Dottie L. Varney, 78, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2019 at Norwalk Memorial Home.  She was born on June 17, 1941 in Cassie, West Virginia to the late Jess and Wilda (Copley) Cooley.

Dottie valued the comforts of home and family and cherished her grandchildren.  She appreciated nature and especially enjoyed birds and deer.  ...

Dec 30, 2019

Gloria J. (Miller) Myers, 75, of Louisville, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Hosparus Health Inpatient Care Center, in Louisville, KY.  She was born on November 9, 1944 in New London, OH to the late Earl J. and Helen (Wolfe) Miller.  Gloria graduated from South Central High School in 1962 and graduated from Columbus Ohio...

Dec 30, 2019

Wallace "Wally" R. Morris Jr. 95, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019.  Born July 21, 1924 in Seth, West Virginia, to the late Wallace R. and Velda L. (Hudson) Morris, Sr.  Wally was one of 15 children.  He served in the United States Army, and was a World War II Purple Heart Veteran. ...

Dec 30, 2019

Corrine Antionette Lopatkovich (nee MacDougall), 82, a Fearless Spirit went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019 in Wellington, Ohio. Born on May 22, 1937, in Sandusky, Ohio, graduating from Lorain High School in 1956, formally resided in Wakeman and Avon Lake.

She leaves behind her husband of 40 years, John Lopatkovich and her...

Dec 27, 2019

Michele Dawn Immel (Baker), age 65, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on December 27, 2019 at 2:20 pm, surrounded by her husband, son and daughter.

Michele was born to William Baker and Wanda Baker, April 28, 1954, in Detroit, MI.

She leaves as her legacy 2 children; Aimee Michele (Michael Bohanon), Nicholas Samuel (Sam Immel);...