Obituaries

Jul 25, 2019

Gary F Schnell I, age 76, died July 25, 2019 at home.  He was born on September 11, 1942 in Norwalk to the late Irvin and Linda (Kienzle) Schnell.

Gary loved his family and his country and cherished his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He was a caregiver to many and loving to all.  He was part of...

Jul 25, 2019

Antonia V. Taubler, 93, of Huron, died peacefully on July 25, 2019 at Admiral's Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation in Huron.  She was born on January 10, 1926 in Ponce, Puerto Rico.  Antonia loved animals.  Accordingly, memorial contributions may be directed to the Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Ave, Norwalk.  A private inurnment will take place at a later...

Jul 24, 2019

Mark B. Widman, age 56, of Genoa, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2019 in Tiffin surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on January 2, 1963 in Norwalk, Ohio to George and Mary Rose (Cooper) Widman.

Mark attended St Mary's Catholic School and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1981.  He received a degree in...

Jul 23, 2019

Gary Reed Hausman, 72, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at home. Born on September 18, 1946 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Harold and Betty (nee Cemer) Hausman. Gary grew up in Parma and later moved to New London.

Gary retired from the Elyria Chronicle Telegram after over 25 years. He enjoyed sailing and...

Jul 23, 2019

Norwalk, Ohio – Hilda M. Wilde, 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in her home. She was born to the late Fred and Frances (Weisenberger) Kluding on October 9, 1931 in Norwalk, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident.  She graduated from St. Paul Catholic High School in 1949, and worked for a local attorney, doing administrative...

Jul 23, 2019

Gregory Allen Stefanik, 27, of Amherst, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. Born on June 25, 1992 in Amherst, he was the son of  Paul Sr. and Peggy (nee Edwards) Stefanik. Greg was a 2010 graduate of Black River High School.

An outdoors enthusiast, he was a member of Boy Scout...

Jul 22, 2019

Sarah Ann (nee Gould) Hogue, 96, received her longed for answer to prayer by entering into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ this past Monday evening, July 22, 2019 after a long illness.  She was born on July 16, 1923 in Sheffield, Ohio in a house/dormitory which was located on the historic Burrell Homestead and Farm...

Jul 20, 2019

Janis Marie Roberts, 75, of New London, died at home on July 20, 2019.  She was born on February 3, 1944 in Elyria to the late Robert Hugh Preston and Marie Marie (Seville) Straw.

Janis enjoyed knitting and crocheting and loved all animals, especially cats, dogs and horses.

Survivors include her children, Cindy (Paul) Asmus,...

Jul 20, 2019

Glenna Sue Fannin, 70, of New London, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 20, 2019.  She was born on April 6, 1949 in New London to the late Johnny and Vannie (Kidd) Damron and spent most of her life in the area.

Sue enjoyed being home, loved her family, and cherished time...

Jul 20, 2019

Walter Dale Carsey, of Norwalk, age 73, died Saturday morning, July 20, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on March 6, 1946 in Athens, Ohio to the late Charles W. Sr. and Ellen (Aldrige) Carsey.

Walt was a 1964 Albany High School graduate and had served his country as part of the...

Jul 18, 2019

Peggy S. Terry, 71, of Sullivan, passed from this life to the next on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Medina Hospice Care Center.  She was born on November 29, 1947 in Yolyn, WV to the late John Bennett "JB" and Stella (Adkins) Owsley.  She married the love of her life John Terry at the age of 17 and graduated...

Jul 18, 2019

Mary Charlotte Thompson, 77, of Greenwich, died Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Stein Hospice, Sandusky.     She was born April 2, 1942 in Fallsburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Johnie Lee and Lillian (Sexton) Taylor.   She had lived in Greenwich since 1959 and recently had spent some time living in West Virginia and Kentucky.   Mary had worked at Midwest Industries, ...

Jul 18, 2019

Annette F. Miller, Norwalk, age 72, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Annette was born on February 13, 1947 in Norwalk to the late Howard and Virginia (Pflieger) Mahl.

Annette graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics.  She worked for First Travel in Michigan City,...

Jul 17, 2019

Carter Stephen Smith, 23, of Sullivan, lost his long hard fought battle with addiction on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Born on June 7, 1996, in Kissimmee FL, he was the son of Beverly Stephens and the late Burl Smith Jr. Carter attended both Wellington Schools and Black River.

Carter enjoyed basketball and rooting on Cleveland Cavs as...

Jul 15, 2019

Dawn Elaine Sword, 71, a lifelong resident of Wellington, died Monday, July 15, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Born on May 27, 1948, in Lodi, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (nee Beam) McClellan.

Dawn worked for Forest City for over 25 years. She also detailed cars for numerous people in...

Jul 14, 2019

Richard "Pinky" Walter, 89, of Wellington, died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. Born on August 14, 1929 in Lodi, he was the son of the late John and Clara (nee Scheafer) Walter.

Pinky served in the United States Army from 1951-1953. He worked as a truck driver for Hoff and Co....

Jul 14, 2019

Goldie Marie Hunter, 81, of Wellington, died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the New Life Hospice center in Lorain. Born on February 6, 1938 in Teaberry KY, she was the daughter of the late Garfield and Edna (nee Tackett) Hamilton. Goldie moved to the Wellington area in 1959.

Goldie worked for the Hinton POV Products Plant in...

Jul 14, 2019

Shirley Gene Pinkman, 83, of Norwalk, died Sunday morning, July 14, 2019, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. Born on October 1, 1935 in El Dorado Springs, MO, he was the son of the late Albert and Thelma Pinkman. Gene proudly served in the United States Army. He moved to Sandusky in the 70's and then made his...

Jul 12, 2019

Rebecca Ann Peterson, 62, of Norwalk, died Friday, July 12, 2019, at home, surrounded by her family. Born on November 23, 1956 in Massillon, she was the daughter of Richard and Francis (nee Robinson) Edwards. Rebecca lived in the Norwalk area most of her life.

Rebecca worked for Industrial Powder Coating for 15 years. She volunteered with...

Jul 12, 2019

Virginia Mae Reed, 88, of Oberlin, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at EMH University Hospital. Born on April 20, 1931 in Wise VA, she was the daughter of the late McKinley and Maggie (nee Skeen) Hubbard.  Virginia lived most of her adult life in the Wellington and Oberlin areas.

Virginia was an active member of the Good...