Obituaries

Dec 31, 2019

Dottie L. Varney, 78, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2019 at Norwalk Memorial Home.  She was born on June 17, 1941 in Cassie, West Virginia to the late Jess and Wilda (Copley) Cooley.

Dottie valued the comforts of home and family and cherished her grandchildren.  She appreciated nature and especially enjoyed birds and deer.  ...

Dec 30, 2019

Gloria J. (Miller) Myers, 75, of Louisville, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Hosparus Health Inpatient Care Center, in Louisville, KY.  She was born on November 9, 1944 in New London, OH to the late Earl J. and Helen (Wolfe) Miller.  Gloria graduated from South Central High School in 1962 and graduated from Columbus Ohio...

Dec 30, 2019

Wallace "Wally" R. Morris Jr. 95, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019.  Born July 21, 1924 in Seth, West Virginia, to the late Wallace R. and Velda L. (Hudson) Morris, Sr.  Wally was one of 15 children.  He served in the United States Army, and was a World War II Purple Heart Veteran. ...

Dec 30, 2019

Corrine Antionette Lopatkovich (nee MacDougall), 82, a Fearless Spirit went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019 in Wellington, Ohio. Born on May 22, 1937, in Sandusky, Ohio, graduating from Lorain High School in 1956, formally resided in Wakeman and Avon Lake.

She leaves behind her husband of 40 years, John Lopatkovich and her...

Dec 27, 2019

Michele Dawn Immel (Baker), age 65, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on December 27, 2019 at 2:20 pm, surrounded by her husband, son and daughter.

Michele was born to William Baker and Wanda Baker, April 28, 1954, in Detroit, MI.

She leaves as her legacy 2 children; Aimee Michele (Michael Bohanon), Nicholas Samuel (Sam Immel);...

Dec 26, 2019

Jerry Lee Lowery Sr., 79, of Willard, died on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Ohio Health Mansfield.  He was born June 6, 1940 in Savannah, OH to the late John and Esther (Henry) Lowery.  Jerry was a graduate of Greenwich High School, class of 1958 and veteran of the US Army, stationed in Korea.  He also attended barber school...

Dec 24, 2019

David G. Robertson, 74, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Ohio State University Hospital. He was born to the late Max H. and Elizabeth J. (Barnes) Robertson on March 13, 1945 in Montclair New Jersey.  He was a graduate of Norwalk High School, and he served in the United States Marine Corps.  David was...

Dec 23, 2019

Joan Margaret Camp, 84, passed away at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio, December 23, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She passed away peacefully with family by her side.

Joan was born on April 11, 1935 in Milan, Ohio to the late Herman and Edna (Green) Lorcher. Her family moved to Norwalk when she...

Dec 22, 2019

Jemall Chad Hawkins was born November 12, 1972 to Cooper & Connie Hawkins in Norwalk, Ohio. He passed away December 22, 2019 in Akron, Ohio.

Jemall was a 1992 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School and attended Akron University. He worked several years at Akron General as a Dietary Specialist.  He was a member of the Trailblazer...

Dec 21, 2019

Gregory H. McDonald, 69, of Norwalk, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 in the transitional care unit of Fisher Titus Medical Center after a 2-week illness.  He was born on May 23, 1950 in Sandusky, son of the late Robert H. and Margaret (Doughty) McDonald.

Greg attended St. Mary's Elementary School, was a 1968 graduate of Norwalk...

Dec 20, 2019

Gerald J. Schloesser, 83, of Norwalk, died on December 20, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.   He was born on January 17, 1936 in LeCenter, Minnesota to the late Paul E. and Isabelle (Berger) Schloesser.  Gerald attended McKinley High School in LeCenter, MN, graduating in 1953.

Jerry served his country as part of the United...

Dec 19, 2019

Ann Marie Jennings, 59, died December 19, 2019 at Brethren Care Nursing home in Ashland, Ohio. Ann was born on February 21, 1960 in Norwalk, Ohio to Harlon and Lois (Coleman) Jennings. Ann attended Christie Lane School and workshop. She loved to see her nephews and later their children. She looked forward to going to Camp Wanake every summer....

Dec 19, 2019

John J. "Jack" Novotny, 78, of New London, Ohio, died on December 19, 2019 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio.  Jack was born on May 23, 1941 in Westmoreland County, PA.  He was the son of the late John A. and Elizabeth Novotny.

He grew up in Norvelt, PA and was a 1959 graduate of Hurst High...

Dec 18, 2019

Paul Edgar Bowman, 78, of Nova died on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Laurels of New London. Born in Cleveland on October 25, 1941, he was the son of the late George Bowman and Doris (nee Kenyon) Yeager. Paul was a 1960 Wellington High School graduate and had lived in Wellington, Rochester and Nova most of his life....

Dec 18, 2019

George Michael Higgins, 82, of Norwalk, died Wednesday morning due to failing health. He was born Dec. 12, 1937, in Lakewood, Ohio, to the late George A. and Agnes R. (Vassel) Higgins.

He moved to Norwalk with his family at the age of 10. He graduated from Norwalk High School "Class of 1956" and continued his education...

Dec 16, 2019

Ilarae Greene, 95, of Brighton, died Monday, December 16, 2019, at home, surrounded by family. Born on October 18, 1924 in Oberlin, she was the daughter of the late Clare and Ruth (nee Puder) Ross. Ilarae grew up in Wakeman and was a 1943 graduate of Wakeman High School. On May 27, 1944, she married Gordon Greene at her...

Dec 16, 2019

Harlan Clair "Mike" Huestis died peacefully at his home in New London, Ohio on Monday, December 16, 2019, at the age of 85.

Harlan is survived by his wife Joyce (Chase) Huestis, daughter Rebecca and Tim Rarden of Carlisle, Ohio, son Michael and Connie Huestis of Alexandria, Indiana, daughter Carolyn and Tony Hamilton of New London, and...

Dec 16, 2019

Rosalie T. Stefano, 81, of New London died on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Laurels of New London.  She was born April 13, 1938, the daughter of the late Harold and Charlotte Wilson.

Rosalie was born and raised in Fitchville; she was a 1956 graduate of New London High School.  A familiar face too many while...

Dec 15, 2019

Robert Dean Matcham, 92, of Wellington, died Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Amherst Hospital. Born on November 18, 1927 in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Forrest and Lena (nee Coates) Matcham. Robert grew up in Brighton and was a 1946 graduate of Brighton High School.

Robert proudly served in the United States Air Force...

Dec 13, 2019

Anna "Lou" McDaniel, 96, of Greenwich passed away peacefully at Gaymont Care Center on Friday, December 13, 2019.  She was the daughter of Albert and Angie (Cramer) McDaniel.  Born on July 23, 1923 in Myersdale, PA.

Lou held two bachelor's degrees and retired from teaching at Osborne Elementary School in Ashland.  Lou spent her free time listening...