Obituaries

Nov 23, 2019

Samuel Lee Perdue, 84, of LaGrange, died Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Westbrook Place. Born on February 6, 1935 in Whitesville WV, he was the son of the late George and Millie (nee Dickens) Perdue. Samuel grew up in West Virginia and moved to the LaGrange area in 1973.

Samuel worked for Firestone, traveling to change large...

Nov 22, 2019

Mike Sanders (79) of Greenwich, died Friday, November 22, 2019 at Ohio Health Medcentral Mansfield Hospital.  He was born July 10, 1940 in Norwalk to the late Estella "Cupe" (Wheeler) and Charles Sanders.  Mike was employed at New Holland Farm Equipment in North Fairfield, owner and operator of Mike's Lick and Wash in Greenwich and most recent Dunn Ford...

Nov 22, 2019

Walter B. Johnston, 65, of New London, OH passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 22, 2019.  He was born November 29, 1953 the son of the late Elizabeth Gmerek (nee Yount) and James Johnston.

Walter lived in the Elyria area before relocating to New London.  He will be remembered for the stories he told of...

Nov 21, 2019

Dianne Kay Moeggenberg, 79, of Wellington, died Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. Born on January 22, 1940 in Pontiac MI, she was the daughter of the late Robert William and Juanita Lorraine (nee Hill) Bibby. Dianne grew up in Michigan where she graduated high school and attended beauty school. She later moved to Arizona...

Nov 21, 2019

Teresa Kimmel Titus, 63, of Wellington, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at The Elms Retirement Village, where she lived for the past 14 years. The cause of death was complications from Multiple Sclerosis, the disease she battled for over 40 years.

Born in Findlay, Ohio, Terri is the beloved daughter of Marilyn (nee Willford) Andel,...

Nov 20, 2019

Betty Dawn (Spaulding) Mills, 82, of Collins, OH passed away peacefully at her home following a lengthy illness on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 with her daughters and Hospice nurse by her side.

She was born in Livingston, WV to Tillis Jonas and Clama Elizabeth (Dunlap) Spaulding on September 13, 1937.

She met her husband while...

Nov 20, 2019

Betty J. Downing, 61, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, Ohio. She was born on October 28, 1958 to the late William J. and Grethel (Davis) Green in Norwalk, Ohio.

Betty was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Monroeville High School in 1976.  She was member of St. Joseph Catholic...

Nov 20, 2019

Harold B. McClaflin, 87, of New London, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2019 at The Laurels of New London.  He was born on May 20, 1932 in Nova, Ohio to the late Orrie and Mildred (nee Stewart) McClaflin.

Harold loved farming and horses and enjoyed visiting with family and friends.  He was a member of 4-H...

Nov 20, 2019

Judy C. Ackerman, 70, of Norwalk, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 20, 2019 in Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky following a lengthy illness.  She was born on January 14, 1949 in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Judy was employed as a Habilitation Specialist with the Renaissance House in Norwalk, retiring in 2010.  She was a past employee...

Nov 18, 2019

Gene Marcellus Arthur, 95, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on November 18, 2019. Gene was born in 1924 in Spring Grove, IN, to the late Arthur "Art" and Lavon (Ohmart) Arthur.  Following his childhood on the family farm near North Manchester, IN, Gene graduated from Tri State College in Angola, IN, in 1945 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering.  ...

Nov 18, 2019

Donna Stewart, 89, of Norwalk, formerly of Wakeman, died Monday, November 18, 2019 at her home.    She was born February 5, 1930 in Elyria, Ohio, daughter of the late Frank and Minnie Mowatt.  Donna grew up in LaGrange and was a 1948 graduate of LaGrange High School.   When Donna got married she moved to Wakeman where she lived until...

Nov 17, 2019

James Joseph Teehan, 80, a lifelong resident of Wellington, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Born on August 9, 1939 in Wellington, he was the son of the late Matthew and Ellen (nee Keough) Teehan.

Jim was a 1957 Wellington High School graduate. He was a pipe fitter and mill write, working at...

Nov 16, 2019

Michael A. Bleam, 50, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Cleveland Metro Hospital.  He was born on October 28, 1969 in Findlay, Ohio and graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1987.

Michael worked in food service for Burger King, and Wendy's restaurants.  He was a volunteer firefighter and was previously employed...

Nov 13, 2019

Carol A. Scheetz, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, Ohio.  She was born to the late Leon and Naomi R. (Schilling) Downing on November 15, 1938 in Norwalk, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident.

Carol graduated from Norwalk High School in 1956 and held jobs as a waitress...

Nov 12, 2019

Norwalk, Ohio – Richard A. "Rich" Wise, 43, of Norwalk, died on November 12, 2019 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  He was born on December 14, 1975 to Gloria (Quillen) and the late Charles Wise in Cleveland.

Rich was a good friend who loved his family and was cherished by his nieces and nephews.  He...

Nov 12, 2019

Eugene P. Doughty, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born to the late George A. and Marie A. (Haas) Doughty on March 9, 1932, in Norwalk, Ohio.  Gene was a lifelong area resident and member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Norwalk, Ohio.  He was a Veteran of...

Nov 12, 2019

Brent Allen Behner, 79, of Penfield, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at home. Born on January 1, 1940 in Wakeman, he was the son of the late Lyle and Florence (nee Wollenslegel) Behner. Brent grew up in LaGrange and was a graduate of LaGrange High School.

Brent was a tractor mechanic and worked for Behner's Garage, Wellington...

Nov 11, 2019

David C. Henry, 64, died unexpectedly on November 11, 2019 at home.  Born on August 5, 1955 in Norwalk to Marcella (Simon) Henry and the late Charles Henry. He was a 1973 Norwalk St. Paul High School graduate and lifelong area resident.

Dave worked for Americraft Carton as the shipping manager.  He was a hard worker, who...

Nov 9, 2019

Christine "Chrissy" A. (Brown) Eastman, 45, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 9, 2019 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.  She was born on July 13, 1974 in Oberlin, Ohio to the late James H. and Judith (Diewald) Brown.

Chrissy was a loving mother who loved her family and cherished her children.  She...

Nov 8, 2019

Betty Jo (Davis) Hunter of Clarksfield, OH passed away on November 8, 2019, surrounded by family.  Betty was born in Red Jacket, WV, in 1934. As a young woman, she moved to New London, OH where she met and married her husband of 64 years, Holley Hunter, in 1955.  Together, they raised six children who all attended and graduated...