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Ronald E. Stieber

Ronald E. Stieber

Feb 2, 2020

Ronald E Stieber, 84, passed away on February 2, 2020 in Stein Hospice, Sandusky, Ohio.  He was born to the late Louise A. (Smith) and Adolph J. Stieber on November 29, 1935, in Norwalk, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1953 graduate of Monroeville High School, and was a member of St. Joseph...

Harry F. Stoddard

Harry F. Stoddard

Jan 31, 2020

Harry F. Stoddard, 86, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Care.  He was born on June 20, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Wilbur and Alma (Rohde) Stoddard.  Harry was a Norwalk High School graduate who served his country proudly as part of the United States Marine Corps.

He...

Shannon Alisa Sarrett

Shannon Alisa Sarrett

Jan 30, 2020

Shannon Alisa Sarrett, 45, of Sullivan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. Born on July 25, 1974 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of Roberta (nee Gallagher) and the late Frank Senn.

Shannon graduated from Independence High School in Arizona where she met her husband, Jon. The...

James Lorin Mccormack

James Lorin Mccormack

Jan 30, 2020

James Lorin McCormack, 78, of Greenwich, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 30, 2020. He was born on April 29, 1941, the son of the late Marcus and Lucille (Eldridge) McCormack.  He was born and raised in Olivesburg, and has been a resident of Greenwich for 60 years.  James was a 1959 graduate of Savannah...

Phyllis J. Smith

Phyllis J. Smith

Jan 29, 2020

Norwalk, Ohio – Phyllis J. Smith, 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in Stein Hospice, Sandusky, Ohio.

She was born to the late Mamie (Mazzola) and Samuel J. Giallombardo on November 26, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, she moved to the Norwalk area in 1950.  Phyllis worked as an L.P.N. for Gaymont Nursing Center and Briarfield...

Harold E Mckinney

Harold E Mckinney

Jan 28, 2020

Harold E. McKinney (78) of New London died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the Laurels of New London.  He was born October 8, 1941 in Webbville, KY to the late Maxine (Roberts) and Lovell McKinney.  He was a machinist and tool maker at Invacare in Elyria until retiring.  He enjoyed the outdoors including hunting, fishing and farm tractor pulls. ...

Rodney Edward Burley Sr.

Rodney Edward Burley Sr.

Jan 27, 2020

Rodney E. Burley Sr., 79, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Home.  He was born on April 29, 1940 in Milan, Ohio to the late Donald S. and Hazel E. (Pickthorne) Burley.

Rodney served his country as part of the United States Army where he was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC...

David Jones

David Jones

Jan 27, 2020

David Jones, 72, of Ashland, died Monday, January 27 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ashland. Born on May 9, 1947 in Somerville, SC. David was raised by his mother, Betty Smith and lived most of his life in Ohio.

David was a 1966 graduate of Wellington High School. Following graduation, he served his country in the...

Virginia "Ginnie" B. (Ruggles)  Burt

Virginia "Ginnie" B. (Ruggles) Burt

Jan 26, 2020

Virginia "Ginnie" B. Burt, 85, of New London died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, January 26, 2020.  Ginnie was born December 23, 1934, in Milford, Michigan.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Ruggles.  Ginnie is survived by her daughters and their families; Laurie Jones and Lynette Phillips.  There will...

Joan Marie Perry

Joan Marie Perry

Jan 24, 2020

Joan Marie (Stradtman) Perry, 76, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.  She was born on December 23, 1943 in Sandusky to the late John Karl and Lydia (Meinen) Stradtman.

Joan is a child of God who enjoyed walking, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.  She retired...

Margaret Florence Jones

Margaret Florence Jones

Jan 24, 2020

Margaret Florence Jones (nee Sopko), 100, of Wellington, died on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Elm's Retirement Village. Born on January 2, 1920 in McDonald, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (nee Redman) Sopko. Margaret grew up in Finleyville, PA and lived in PA most of her life before moving to Wellington in...

James Craig Wylie

James Craig Wylie

Jan 23, 2020

James Craig Wylie, 76, of Wellington, died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at home. Born on April 15, 1943 in Mercer Co. PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Leora (nee Craig) Wylie. James grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Ohio as an adult.

James served in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

George Hermann Rhodes

George Hermann Rhodes

Jan 22, 2020

George Hermann Rhodes, 58, of Wellington, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in Amman Jordan. Born on January 2, 1962 in Berlin Germany, he was the son of the late Robert and Siglinda Rhodes. George grew up in Columbus where he graduated from high school and then went into the United States Air Force.

After his time in...

Nicole "Niki" James Fertig

Nicole "Niki" James Fertig

Jan 22, 2020

Nicole "Niki" James Fertig, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2020, at the age of 30.  She was born on October 31, 1989 in Norwalk to James (Michelle) Fertig and Missy (Jon Sugaski) Estep.  Niki attended Norwalk High School and EHOVE where she took courses to be an STNA.

Niki will be remembered for...

Norma E Sawyer

Norma E Sawyer

Jan 21, 2020

Norma E. Sawyer, 84, of New London died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio.  She was born on February 6, 1935, the daughter of the late Dorothy (Taber) and Weston Lant.

Norma is survived by her husband Tom of 54 years; daughters Hiedi Rice and Jennifer Carter; grandchildren, Channon, Justin, Chelsea, Kaleb,...

Stephanie Ann Smith

Stephanie Ann Smith

Jan 21, 2020

Stephanie Ann Smith, 77 of Norwalk, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born on January 15, 1943, to the late S. Henry and Maude (Eaton) Smith in Norwalk, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident.

Stephanie graduated from Norwalk High School in 1961 and earned...

Ronald W. Dalton

Ronald W. Dalton

Jan 21, 2020

Ronald W. Dalton, 67, of Olena died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his home.  Ronald was born on December 4, 1952 in Norwalk, the son of Beatrice (Manahan) Kooken and William Dalton.  He was a lifelong resident of Olena.

Ronald was employed as a paramedic with North Central EMS.  He was also well known for his...

Coleen E. Puckett

Coleen E. Puckett

Jan 20, 2020

Coleen E. Puckett, 82, of Wellington, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Elm's Retirement Village. Born on December 7, 1937 in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (nee Johnson) Benear. Coleen grew up in New London and moved to Wellington in 1963.

Coleen worked for a time at Forest City and...

Dennis Gordon Stower

Dennis Gordon Stower

Jan 17, 2020

Dennis Gordon Stower, 70, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.  He was born on January 21, 1949 in Norwalk to the late Robert C. and Mildred (Sweet) Stower.  Dennis was a 1967 Norwalk High School graduate and had attended Toledo University before joining the U.S. Army Reserves.

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Lowell D. Dunlap

Lowell D. Dunlap

Jan 17, 2020

Lowell D. Dunlap, 76, of New London passes away Friday, January 17, 2020 in Norwalk after a lengthy illness.   He was born December 28, 1943 in New London, son of the late Harmon J. and Alfreda (Terwilliger) Dunlap.    Lowell was a 1962 graduate of New London High School.   He married the love of his life, Linda Sue (Beam) Dunlap...

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