Obituaries

May 1, 2020

Thomas Bartish, 55, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic.  He was born on May 3, 1964.

He is survived by his children Celine and Hunter and his wife Deanna (Dowler), Brothers Ernie (Deb), Joe (Roxanne), Michael (Tina), Jamie, David (Lisa), Chuck (Dawn), and Sisters Norma Knoble (Larry), Sue Gott (David), and Mary...

Apr 29, 2020

Linnard J. Hall, 67, of Wakeman, died after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 surrounded by his family at home. He was born on November 13, 1952 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Robert and Ocie Edith (Hunter) Hall.

He was married 47 years to his loving wife, Susan (Richardson) Hall. Linnard worked at Norwalk...

Apr 29, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Michelle A. Brennan (nee Wendling) announces her passing on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, age 44, at University Hospital Elyria after a lengthy battle with cancer. Michelle was born on Aug. 6, 1975 in Avon Lake, Ohio and was a graduate of Elyria High Class of 1994 and Lorain County Community...

Apr 28, 2020

Samuel S. Yoder, 73, of Danville, OH passed away on April 28, 2020 at Fisher-Titus Hospital in Norwalk.  Samuel was born on June 17, 1946 in Trumbull County, OH.  He was the son of the late Simon P. and Frannie (Hostetler) Yoder.  Samuel was a self-employed painter and contractor.

Samuel is survived by his wife, Amelia (Gingerich)...

Apr 28, 2020

Sandra L. Smith, 61, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center. There will be no visitation or service, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Apr 27, 2020

Rodger E. Oney, 60, of Greenwich, died of natural causes on Monday, April 27, 2020 at home.  He was born on August 17, 1959 in Sandusky, Ohio, the son of Earnest "Bud" and Helen (Snyder) Oney.

Rodger graduated in 1977 from EHOVE and Huron High school.    Rodger served in the United States Army for 15 years.  Rodger...

Apr 26, 2020

Roy Ellis Justice, 71, of Wellington, died Sunday, April 26, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. Born on February 12, 1949 in Pikeville KY, he was the son of the late Ellis and Ocie (nee Chaney) Justice. Roy attended Wellington High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.

Roy worked for the Ford...

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...