Obituaries

Dec 6, 2019

Dianna Marie Hamons-Meridian, 56, of Vine Grove, Kentucky passed away peacefully on December 6, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on March 22, 1963 in Norwalk, Ohio to Etta (Gough) Hamons and the late David A. Hamons.

Dianna worked for the United States Department of Defense at Fort Knox, Kentucky for over...

Dec 5, 2019

John F. Harper, 71, of North Olmsted, died on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Fairview Hospital.  He was born on December 20, 1947, the son of Kathryn (Haber) and Glenn N. Harper.

John enjoyed writing poetry, playing bingo and going bowling.  He loved listening to country music.  John spent his years working as an assistant manager...

Dec 4, 2019

Norwalk, Ohio –Michael S. Landoll, 54, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2019 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  He was born on September 9, 1965 in Norwalk to Harold and Dorlene (Braker) Landoll.  Mike was a 1984 graduate of Monroeville High School and a member of the Eagle's State Basketball Championship Team.

Mike was an...

Dec 1, 2019

Ruth "Evelyn" Caldwell, 80, of Norwalk, went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, on Sunday,

December 1, 2019 at Gaymont Nursing Center. Born on March 31, 1939 in Fredericktown, Ohio, she was

the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Virginia (nee Kehrwecker) Seif. She was a 1957

Fredericktown High...

Dec 1, 2019

Georgia M. Montana, 85, passed away in her home on Sunday, December 1, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late George H. and Mildred M. (Jordan) Steck on July 11, 1934 in Auburn, Nebraska and lived in the Norwalk area for the past two years. There will be no visitation and a funeral mass will...

Nov 30, 2019

Walter E. Heald Jr. (Eddie), 57, resident of Huron, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 in Twilight Gardens Nursing Home, Norwalk.  He was born on July 16, 1962 to Phyllis Heald and the late Walter E. Heald Sr. in Norwalk.  Eddie was a former employee of Berry's Restaurant, for 12 years, and AA Produce, Olena, for 20...

Nov 29, 2019

Mildred Ann Shepherd, 78, of Fitchville, died Friday, November 29, 2019 at home, surrounded by her family. Born on October 19, 1941 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Clarice (nee Brandley) Phillips.

Millie drove school bus for New London for several years. She was an active member of the Fitchville Historical society...

Nov 28, 2019

Evelyn Ruth Reedy Ziegler, 96, of Wellington, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 28, 2019 with loving members of her family attending her. Ruth was born on July 29, 1923 and grew up in Brighton. Ruth married her Wellington High School sweetheart, Carl Zeigler, in 1942.

Ruth and Carl served in Bolivia...

Nov 28, 2019

Benny H. Kimberlin, 68, of Willard, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Born on January 27, 1951 in Coeburn, VA, he was the son of the late Marson and Emma Jewell (nee Dallas) Kimberlin. Benny moved to Castalia when we he was five years old. He was a 1971 graduate of Margaretta High School...

Nov 27, 2019

Dorotha Mae Preston, 94, of Wellington, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Elms. Born on December 12, 1924, Dorotha was the daughter of the late John and Hazel (nee Bowen) Naegele.  Dorotha was a 1943 graduate of Wellington High School.

Dorotha worked as a secretary for Sterling Foundry for many years, she then worked at Harrison...

Nov 25, 2019

Joan Harriet Whitney, 90, of Wellington, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Born on November 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (nee Shipman) Norton. Joan was a lifelong resident of Wellington and a graduate of Wellington High School.

Joan was a former member of...

Nov 24, 2019

James S. "Jim" Gilbert, 65, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2019 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.  He was born on July 22, 1954 in Sandusky to the late Wendell and Beverly (Grover) Gilbert.

Jim was a proud man who loved his children.  He worked hard and had a wonderful sense of humor.  He enjoyed listening...

Nov 24, 2019

Robert N. Bulcroft, 81, of Wellington, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the Elm's Retirement Village. Born on March 30, 1938 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Nelson H. and Irene (nee Taskey) Bulcroft.

Robert grew up in Cleveland and later moved to Pennsylvania, and moved to Wellington recently. He worked at GM and...

Nov 24, 2019

Mary Ann Kerby, 86, of Norwalk, went to meet her Lord and Savior in heaven on November 24, 2019.  She was a resident of the Norwalk Memorial home at the time.  Mary Ann was born on May 26, 1933 in Grantsville, WV to the late Brent and Lois (Stump) Frame.  She graduated from Grantsville High School in West Virginia....

Nov 23, 2019

Gabriel C. "Gabe" Harris (18) of Greenwich died Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his residence.  He was born August 14, 2001 in Norwalk.  He was employed in construction with BeBout Moble Home Service, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his friends and family.

Gabe is survived by his parents: Staci L. (Perkins) and Ronald B....

Nov 23, 2019

Samuel Lee Perdue, 84, of LaGrange, died Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Westbrook Place. Born on February 6, 1935 in Whitesville WV, he was the son of the late George and Millie (nee Dickens) Perdue. Samuel grew up in West Virginia and moved to the LaGrange area in 1973.

Samuel worked for Firestone, traveling to change large...

Nov 22, 2019

Mike Sanders (79) of Greenwich, died Friday, November 22, 2019 at Ohio Health Medcentral Mansfield Hospital.  He was born July 10, 1940 in Norwalk to the late Estella "Cupe" (Wheeler) and Charles Sanders.  Mike was employed at New Holland Farm Equipment in North Fairfield, owner and operator of Mike's Lick and Wash in Greenwich and most recent Dunn Ford...

Nov 22, 2019

Walter B. Johnston, 65, of New London, OH passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 22, 2019.  He was born November 29, 1953 the son of the late Elizabeth Gmerek (nee Yount) and James Johnston.

Walter lived in the Elyria area before relocating to New London.  He will be remembered for the stories he told of...

Nov 21, 2019

Dianne Kay Moeggenberg, 79, of Wellington, died Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. Born on January 22, 1940 in Pontiac MI, she was the daughter of the late Robert William and Juanita Lorraine (nee Hill) Bibby. Dianne grew up in Michigan where she graduated high school and attended beauty school. She later moved to Arizona...

Nov 21, 2019

Teresa Kimmel Titus, 63, of Wellington, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at The Elms Retirement Village, where she lived for the past 14 years. The cause of death was complications from Multiple Sclerosis, the disease she battled for over 40 years.

Born in Findlay, Ohio, Terri is the beloved daughter of Marilyn (nee Willford) Andel,...