Obituaries

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...

Apr 7, 2020

Kevin Smith (58) of Greenwich died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his residence in Norwalk.  He was born September 19, 1961 in Willard to the late Patricia (Hoose) and Roy J. Smith.  Kevin was a graduate of South Central High School, class of 1979.  He spent most of his life in Greenwich and loved listening to music, playing his...

Apr 7, 2020

Ruth P. Young, 80, of New London passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at The Laurels of New London.  She was born in Florence Township, Ohio.  She was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Gibb) Clark.  New London has been her home for the past 42 years.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Christine...

Apr 6, 2020

Gary James Wagner, 77, of Wellington, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at home. Born on September 20, 1942, he was the son of the late Leroy and Bernice Wagner. Gary was a graduate of Avon High School and moved to the Wellington area in the early 70's.

Gary retired from the Ford Motor Company last year after...

Apr 6, 2020

Eleanor L. Gnandt (nee Toth), 93, passed away on April 6, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, George, and her daughters Carmen Dudash (Adam) and Karen Napoli (Clem).  She is survived by sons Mark (Marianne), Eric (Michele), and Kurt, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister Esther Schaffer (Jerry), sister-in-law Eloise Toth (Elmer-deceased), and special cousin...

Apr 6, 2020

Salvatore B. Oliva, 85, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020 at home.  He was born on October 4, 1934 in Tunisia to the late Thomas and Catherine (Tranchida) Oliva.  Sal moved to Norwalk in 1973 from New York City, NY.

He was a plant manager in New London for both the former CE Ward...

Apr 5, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Alex Buday, 38, of Norwalk, passed away on April 5, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  He was born on October 12, 1981 in Norwalk to Irma (Leos) Buday and the late Joseph A. Buday.  Joe was a 2000 Norwalk High School and EHOVE graduate.

Friends and family will fondly remember "Joe/Alex" for his easy-going...

Apr 5, 2020

Walter H. "Butch" Eastman Jr., 72, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  He was born on June 18, 1947 in Sandusky to the late Walter H. (Sr.) and Rose C. (Vassallo) Eastman.

Butch served his country as part of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  He had...

Apr 5, 2020

Richard 'Rick' E. Grose, 75, of Wellington, died on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his residence. Born on June 5, 1944 in Lorain, Ohio, he was the son of the late Mary Jane (Shivley) and Karl Grose.  He was a 1962 Wellington High School graduate and attended Ohio University.

Richard was a master floral designer and worked...

Apr 5, 2020

Joy M. Sweeting, 85, of North Fairfield, passed peacefully from this life to the next on April 5, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.  She was born on February 19, 1935 in Salyersville, KY to the late Mose and Ada (Green) Montgomery.  Joy moved to Ohio when she was young and graduated from Greenwich High School....

Apr 4, 2020

Kenneth W. Kosic Sr., 76, of New London died on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on June 2, 1943 in Summerset, PA.  He is the son of the late Michael and Blanche (Peck) Kosic.  Ken is survived by his wife, Lois Kosic and their family.  Private family services will be held at a later...

Apr 2, 2020

In loving memory of Brandon J. Rolfe who left this world unexpectedly on April 2, 2020 at the age of 36. He touched many lives with his faith and belief in God's promises.

He loved working in construction and was becoming a skilled craftsman.  He also loved playing golf and watching Ohio State Football.

He...

Apr 1, 2020

Jerry Lee Shoemaker, 79, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield on April 01, 2020 with family present. He was born on December 5,1940, the son of Laurence and Evelyn (Smalley) Shoemaker born in McComb, OH.

Jerry lived in Greenwich, OH with his wife Emma (Helmuth Roth) since 1979 whom were married in Old Fort, OH on November 1978...

Apr 1, 2020

Sarah J. Vanderpool, 58, of North Fairfield died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Laurels of New London.  She was born in Willard, the daughter of Charlotte (Sutton) and Harles Vanderpool Jr.

She attended Christie Lane and upon graduation continued her work at Christie Lane Workshop.  Sarah was a lifelong resident of the Greenwich and North...