Obituaries

Jan 16, 2020

Mary Ellen Gardner, 88, of Wellington, died Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born in South Woodbury, Ohio on November 24, 1931 and moved to Wellington at a young age. Mary graduated from Wellington High School.

She retired from Columbia Gas. Mary also worked as a Librarian at the Herrick Memorial Library. She was a past president...

Jan 15, 2020

Deanna Kay Bowling, 39, of New London, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side.  A lifelong resident of New London, she was born on October 6, 1980, the daughter of Dee and Rita (Oney) Bowling.

Deanna was passionate about country music and was a tremendous fan of Scotty McCreery.  Some...

Jan 12, 2020

Robert A. "Bob" Perkins, 75, of Norwalk, died on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.  He was born on November 22, 1944 in Shelby to the late Clifford and Mary (Horning) Perkins.  He graduated from Mansfield Sr. High School in 1963.

Bob was a wonderful father, husband and "Papa" who cherished his...

Jan 12, 2020

Henry "Hank" J. Benoit (75) of Norwalk, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio.  Henry was born January 4, 1945 in Hartford, CT to the late Shirley (Sturgeon) and Wallace Holden.  Mr. Benoit retired from General Motors after 38 years.  He was a member of Local 913 UAW and the Norwalk Eagles.   Henry...

Jan 11, 2020

Bettie Elizabeth Howard, 92, of Wellington, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at her home.  Born on September 1, 1927, to the late Eddie and Minnie Ivory (nee Rucker) Gunther, Bettie lived most of her life in Wellington and was raised by her grandparents, Adolphus and Ida Rucker.

She retired from Cleveland City Steele in the 1970s. Above...

Jan 10, 2020

Carole Andrea Granvold, 75, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Gaymont Care and Rehabilitation in Norwalk.  She was born on June 30, 1944 in Galion, Ohio to the late Charles and Maxine (Rider) Gelsanliter.

Carole grew up in Galion and had lived in Norwalk and Loma Linda, California and Eden Valley, Colorado...

Jan 10, 2020

Irene Williams (75) of New London, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at her residence.  She was born February 18, 1944 in Floyd County, KY to the late Bertha (Henderson) and Fred Parsons.  Mrs. Williams was employed at the former VanDresser in Norwalk and Kents Sporting Goods, New London.  She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and enjoyed...

Jan 10, 2020

Jean Alice Haislet, 93, passed away on January 10, 2020 under the care of Stein Hospice. Born on July 15, 1926, Jean was a daughter of the late Fred and Grace (nee Phillips) Greetham.  Jean was a lifelong Wellington resident and graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1944.

She was a beautician for many years...

Jan 9, 2020

Michael Ray Rosecrans, 56, of Amherst, died Thursday, January 9, 2020 after a tragic accident. Born on June 29, 1963, in Wellington, he was the son of Raymond L. and Joyce (nee Parks) Rosecrans. Mike was a 1981 graduate of Black River High School and lived in Huntington Twp. most of his life until moving to Amherst this past...

Jan 9, 2020

Carl D. Crabbs, 72, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 20, 1947 to the late Charles A. and Georgia E. (Meek) Crabbs in New London, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident.  Carl graduated from New London High School in 1965 and volunteered...

Jan 8, 2020

Doris Gretta Weary, 86, of Norwalk, died on January 8, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.  She was born on September 13, 1933 in Gordonsville, VA to the late Karl and Gladys (Martindale) Shafer.

Survivors include her children, Almeda Jean (Glenn) Trippe of Norwalk and Brian Alan (Victoria) Weary of Doylestown, Ohio; 5 grandchildren and...

Jan 8, 2020

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Walter M. Thomas, 75, of Wellington, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at University Hospital EMH, in Elyria. Born on March 2, 1944 in Glade Springs VA, he was the son of the late James Matthew and Ruth Novella (nee Maiden) Thomas. Walter moved to Ohio as a youth and lived in Lorain County moving to Wellington...

Jan 7, 2020

William R. Hehr "Pap Pap", 87, of Sullivan, died on January 7, 2020 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. He was born to the late George and Bertha (nee Devlin) Hehr on January 7, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA.  He moved to Cleveland in the late 50's before locating to Huntington.

William proudly served in the U.S. Army...

Jan 6, 2020

Swan J. Harkness, 59, of Mequon, Wisconsin and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio died on January 6, 2020 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Wisconsin.  He was born on August 15, 1960 in Alabama to the late Swan J. and Velma (Fife) Harkness.

Swan will be fondly remembered for his witty, funny, sense of humor, love of...

Jan 6, 2020

Beverly J. Penfield, 74, of Norwalk, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  She was born July 3, 1945, to the late Walton and Blanche (Horning) Jarvis in Norwalk, Ohio.   She was a lifelong area resident graduating from Norwalk High School in 1963.

Bev worked at Larry's Printing in Norwalk, Ohio, as...

Jan 4, 2020

Roy M. Smith, 79, of Willard, went to his Eternal Home and Savior, on January 4, 2020. Born on December 2, 1940 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Roy and Razola (nee Angus) Smith. Roy graduated from Parkersburg High School and has lived in the North Fairfield, Norwalk, and Willard area for the past 60...

Jan 4, 2020

Bonnie L. Goodman

July 11, 1940 – January 4, 2020

Bonnie died yesterday morning at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. She had been diagnosed with cancer in October 2018. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Ted, seeing shows, musicals and concerts, and playing cards with friends. She also loved reading and her computer. She was treasurer of...

Jan 2, 2020

William "Bill" Schuller, 86, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on January 2, 2020.  He was born on October 22, 1933, a lifelong resident of Greenwich, Shiloh, and Nova, Ohio.  Bill loved and spent his life farming. Additionally, Bill worked for General Motors in Mansfield for 37 years as a Tool & Die Supervisor,...

Jan 1, 2020

Cathy Ann Mason, 70, of Wellington, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Mercy Allen Hospital. Born on December 3, 1949 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Effie (nee Paul) Blair. Cathy spent most of her life in Heilwood PA, moving to Wellington 5 years ago.

Cathy owned the Heilwood Lodge and...

Dec 31, 2019

Leona M. Henry (nee Washburn), 93, of Shelby, Ohio, passed over on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her residence. She was born on April 3, 1926 to Esther (Miller) Washburn and Hue W. Washburn in Greenwich, Ohio.

Leona attended school in Greenwich and Havana and was a 1944 graduate of Willard High School. She was employed in...