Obituaries

Oct 3, 2019

Mary (Durning) Caley, born on May 19, 1921 entered into rest on Thursday, October 3, 2019.   Mary Rose Hartigan was born the youngest of four children in a family of Irish immigrants in New Haven, Connecticut.  Her family, along with the many other immigrants in her community all suffered through the Great Depression.  Thanks to the generosity of her...

Sep 30, 2019

Lemoine "Lee" Taylor, 64, of Norwalk, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Gaymont Nursing Home.  He was born on October 7, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Bill and Dessa (Hennesey) Taylor.

Lee attended Christie Lane school and workshop.  He enjoyed his family, music, coloring black velvet paintings, and was big Indians fan.

Sep 30, 2019

Oraceleaine S. Adkins, 96, of New London, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Brethren Care Village in Ashland. He was born on August 27, 1923 in Lincoln County, WV and was the son of the late Adie (nee Purdue) and Gordon Adkins.

Oraceleaine proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII from November 1943...

Sep 27, 2019

William James "Jim" Giard, 61, of New London, died on September 27, 2019 at home.  Eastman Funeral Home, New London has been entrusted with Jim's initial care and services are being coordinated for a later date in Mahnomen, Minnesota at Anderson-Mattson Funeral Home.

Sep 27, 2019

Janet D. Smith, 74, of Medina, went to join her family in a better place on Friday, September 27, 2019 at her home.  She was born on October 2, 1945, daughter of the late Donald "Dick" and Marian (Cook) Smith.  Janet was born and raised in New London until she was in her teens and moved to Florida with...

Sep 25, 2019

Carola C. Hunter, 95, of Norwalk and formerly of Greenwich, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Stein Hospice, Sandusky.

She was born on March 29, 1924, to Robert and Anna (Nickel) Rauscher in Nuremberg, Germany.  In 1947, she married Gerald Rhine Hunter, an American GI stationed in Nuremberg, and moved across the ocean to the...

Sep 25, 2019

Larry R. Mesnard, 72, of Monroeville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday September 25, 2019 in Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, Ohio.  He was born on April 4, 1947, to the late Harry E. and Dolores R. (Rupp) Mesnard in Norwalk, Ohio.  Larry grew up in Monroeville, in what is known as the Octagon House in town and he was...

Sep 25, 2019

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Raymond Lugli, 88, of New London, died Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at his home.   He was born March 31, 1931 in Marseille, France, son of the late Gaston and Angela ( Santucci) Lugli.     Raymond was self employed.   He and his wife  Beulah along with their children built Shore Acres Mobile Home Park in...

Sep 24, 2019

Janet Andrea (Huntley) Immel of North Fairfield passed away Tuesday September 24th while on vacation in Waco Texas after a lengthy battle with Cancer. Born January 13, 1954 in Cleveland Ohio to Duane and Vernice Huntley and was the oldest of 5 siblings. Jan was a lifelong resident of Huron county. Jan was a 1972 graduate of Norwalk High...

Sep 23, 2019

Scott C. Ford, 71, of Norwalk, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born September 28, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Scott N. and Ruby M. (Dew) Ford.

Scott graduated from Toronto High School, (Toronto, Ohio), in 1965. He earned his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University in...

Sep 20, 2019

Charles (Mike) Rhineberger Sr, 67, of Norwalk, died unexpectedly Sept. 20, 2019. He is survived by his wife Sharon, stepmother Peggy, his siblings, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Per Mike's request, no showing or funeral will be held. Memorial contributions can be made to Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home to help the family with expenses. Online condolences may be expressed by...

Sep 18, 2019

Arlene A. Moll (86) of Willard went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her daughter's home in Grand Rapids, MI.  Arlene was born September 9, 1933 in Willard to the late Ben and Dena VanZoest.  She was a Registered Nurse. Arlene retired from Mercy Hospital of Willard after 43 years. Nursing was her life's...

Sep 16, 2019

Norwalk, Ohio – Lynn E. Ditty "Louie", 67, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 in Norwalk Memorial Home, Norwalk, Ohio.  He was born on March 7, 1952, to the late Barbara G. (Westgate) and Lyndol R. Ditty in Adrian, Michigan.  He moved to the Norwalk area in 1960 and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1971. Lynn worked...

Sep 16, 2019

Jack B. Davis, 88, of Norwalk, passed from this life to the next surrounded by his loving family at home on September 16, 2019.  He was born on September 18, 1930 in Waynesburg, PA to the late Don C. and Olive (nee Markel) Davis.

Jack instilled the values of faith, family, and hard work into those who...

Sep 15, 2019

C. Fred Lau Jr., 56, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Stein Hospice Care Center.

Fred was born on New Years Eve, 1962 in Norwalk to C. Fred Sr and the late Margaret (Mitchell) Lau.  He was a 1982 St. Paul and EHOVE graduate.

Fred...

Sep 11, 2019

Dylan Trevor Kazey Mundy, 29, of Columbus, died on September 11, 2019, the result of a fatal drug overdose.  Although Dylan struggled with addiction, he had just recently celebrated 2 years of being clean, and had spent much of his time, and efforts, helping others facing the same demons.  Given his outspoken nature, he would have undoubtedly, used this...

Sep 9, 2019

Norwalk, Ohio – Joseph W. Coates, 61, of Norwalk, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 9, 2019.  He was under the expert care of Stein Hospice and was surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born on February 16, 1958 in Elyria to the late Richard Francis and Catherine Genevieve (Montell) Coates.  He...

Sep 9, 2019

Inez Ilene Ardeno, 75, of Wellington, died Monday, September 9, 2019 at Mercy New Life Hospice. Born on April 12, 1944 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Franklin T. and Mabel E. Willard. Inez was a lifelong resident of Salem until moving to Wellington a year ago.

Inez was a devoted and loving mother...

Sep 8, 2019

Norwalk, Ohio – Esther M. Tracht, 98, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2109 in Norwalk Memorial Home, Norwalk, Ohio. She was born to the late Emma (Strausbaugh) and Edward Weithman on December 17, 1920, in New Washington, Ohio. She graduated from New Washington High School in 1939; moved to the Norwalk area in 1956, and worked for Norwalk...

Sep 6, 2019

John Edward Prushinski, 79, a lifelong resident of the Norwalk area, died Friday, September 6, 2019 at Metro Health from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on February 11, 1940 in Norwalk, he was the son of the late Henry Parker and Elizabeth (nee Strimpfel) Cole.

John, known by his CB handle "Hillbilly Pollock", was a...