Obituaries

Feb 28, 2020

Bonnie I. Houghtlen, 75, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 in Fisher Titus Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 26, 1945 to the late Kenneth and Donna (Farley) Houghtlen.   Bonnie was raised in Collins, graduated from Western Reserve High School, moved to Vermillion, and settled in Norwalk, where she has resided for...

Feb 27, 2020

Ijlean Owens, 68, of New London died on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Continuing Healthcare of Milan.  He was born on May 22, 1951 in Grethel, KY to the late Lee and Rosie Mae (Carroll) Owens.

Ijlean Owens is survived by his siblings, Juanita Hall, Hazel Lee, Elvie Case, Joyce Hardy, Nathan Owens, Ralph Owens, Pelmer...

Feb 26, 2020

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Nellie Timbs, 70, of Norwalk, passed away on February 26, 2020 at University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio after a long illness.   Nellie was born, May 2, 1949, daughter of the late, Allen and Evelyn (Klein) Heston.   Before retiring, Nellie worked at Kent Sporting, New London and was the campground manager of the New London...

Feb 26, 2020

Jerry A. Standen, 70, of Wellington, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020, surrounded by his family at home. Born on February 13, 1950 in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Merrill and Marie (nee Costanzo) Standen. Jerry lived most of his life in Wellington.

A true entrepreneur, Jerry was self employed his whole life, owning a...

Feb 25, 2020

Richard E. Meisler, 69, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 surrounded by his wife, children, and loving family members.  He was born on September 27, 1950 in Dover, Delaware to James G. and Mary (Bell) Meisler.  He was a 1970 graduate of Norwalk High School.

Rich married Terrie Sweet, his high school sweetheart and the love...

Feb 24, 2020

Michael W. Roush, 58, of Norwalk died on February 24, 2020 at Twilight Gardens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Norwalk.  He was born on May 26, 1961 in East Liverpool, OH to the late Robert W. and Phyllis T. (Mikeal) Roush.

Michael was a Western Reserve High School graduate.  He also received a degree in Computer Science...

Feb 23, 2020

Lucille F. Grimmer (nee Spoerr) was born April 15, 1925 and entered Heaven on February 23, 2020. She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1944 and in 1946 married Bernard Grimmer and raised two daughters. She was a lifelong resident of Norwalk and the youngest of four children of Carl & Christina Spoerr. She was baptized on March 26,...

Feb 23, 2020

Robert C. Herold of New London, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Stein Hospice Center, Sandusky, Ohio. He was born to the late Carl and Irene (Lockwood) Herold on June 16, 1932 in Columbia Station Township, Ohio. He moved to the New London area in the late 1940's, where he spent the remainder of his life....

Feb 21, 2020

Deborah Ann (Gropp) Rahrig, 66, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.  She was born on August 15, 1953 in Montreal, Canada to Mary (McFadden) Gropp and the late George A. Gropp.

Deborah had many family roles but in everything she did she was loving.  She enjoyed knitting...

Feb 20, 2020

Allen Robert Linder, 65 of Milan, died on February 20 as part of a work related rescue attempt. He was born on November 29, 1954 in Norwalk to the late Frank and Agnes (Phillips) Linder. Allen graduated from Norwalk High School and EHOVE.

Allen loved his wife, his children and cherished his grandchildren. He was a skilled...

Feb 20, 2020

Norwalk, Ohio – Carl G. Neuberger, 91 of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 8, 1928 to the late Julius and Jeanette (Kemper) Neuberger in Norwalk, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident.  He was a graduate of Norwalk High School and he proudly served...

Feb 20, 2020

Joe Stevens Sr., 71, lifelong resident of New London died on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at home.  He was born on November 13, 1948 in New London, the son of the late Mack and Jessie Stevens.

Joe retired as a construction superintendent from OSECO in Norwalk after 40 years.  He was a member of the Air National...

Feb 19, 2020

Dale James DeLamater II, 70, of Norwalk, a good and faithful servant, went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2020.  He was born on August 25, 1949 in Norwalk to the late Dale James I and Thelma (Kopel) DeLamater.  Dale graduated from Norwalk High School in 1967.

He was a wonderful husband, father and...

Feb 18, 2020

Jeannette Louise Zubrick, 92, formerly of Wellington, died on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Tapestry Senior Living Center. Born on July 20, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Burt and Ethel (nee Seeley) Wise. Jeannette spent most of her life in Wellington before moving to Tallahassee, FL.

She was involved in several organizations and...

Feb 18, 2020

Marcus L. Sigsworth, 49, of New London, died at home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  He was born October 17, 1970 in Oberlin, Ohio, the son of Beverley Sigsworth,  .

Marcus enjoyed collecting miniature cars, watching movies and racing on T.V.  He was a talented organ player, having learned to play by ear.  Marcus is survived by...

Feb 17, 2020

Norwalk, Ohio – Gloria M. Burgos of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 in Gaymont Nursing Center. There will be no visitation and a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made by going to www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.

Feb 16, 2020

Richard E. Spoerr, 80, of Sewanee, TN, passed away on February 16, 2020 at home.  He was born on March 23, 1939 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Edward and Marion (Kessler) Spoerr.  Richard was a graduate of East Leyden High School. He was raised in Mansfield,OH and had lived in Warren, Toledo, the suburbs of Chicago, IL and ...

Feb 16, 2020

Dolores Tusinski Holmes, 69, of Wakeman, went on to Heaven Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk.  Born in Norfolk, VA on April 7, 1950, Dolores spent most of her life in Virginia, graduating from Indian River High School with the Class of 1969.

She possessed an entrepreneurial spirit owning her own house...

Feb 15, 2020

Ruth Merillee Behrendsen, 70, of Greenwich, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her home.   Ruth was born June 27, 1949 in Willard, Ohio, daughter of the late Gail H. and Thelma Lucille (Helsel) Chinell.    Ruth was a graduate of Attica High School.   She had worked at several area factories.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph...

Feb 14, 2020

Norwalk, Ohio – Barbara S. Carleton, 67, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, February 14, 2020, in her home.  She was born on March 8, 1952 to the late Nola (Reed) and Cart Barnett in Willard, Ohio and spent most of her life in the Norwalk area. She attended Norwalk High School, and attended The Chapel, Norwalk Campus.

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