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Dwight  L Coder

Dwight L Coder

Jun 11, 2019

Dwight L. Coder, 96, of Norwalk, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home in Norwalk. He was born on September 14, 1922 to the late Wallie Cleveland and Effie Azaelea (Leonard) Coder and was a graduate of New Washington High School.

Dwight served his country as part of the US Navy during WWII. He...

William  Lawrence Landoll

William Lawrence Landoll

Jun 10, 2019

William Lawrence Landoll, 78, a lifelong resident of Norwalk, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at Stein Hospice surrounded by his family. Born on January 23, 1941 in Norwalk, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Carrie (nee Nielsen) Landoll. William was a 1959 graduate of St. Paul High School.

William was a manager with...

Judith  Ann Lunsford

Judith Ann Lunsford

Jun 9, 2019

Judith Ann Lunsford, 71, of Norwalk, died peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2019 at home. Born on October 18, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Mildred (nee Copechal) Schieber.

Judith lived in the Sandusky area most of her life. Judith worked as a nurses assistant with Erie County Care. She enjoyed classic cars and...

Leonard Jacob Rieske

Leonard Jacob Rieske

Jun 8, 2019

Leonard Jacob Rieske, 73, a lifelong Rochester, Ohio resident, died Saturday, June 8, 2019. Born on December 12, 1945 to Arthur and Ina (nee Kuivila) Rieske, Leonard graduated from New London High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Leonard was an independent truck driver. He was a member of the New London Masonic Lodge and...

James  E Wobser

James E Wobser

Jun 6, 2019

James E. Wobser, 89, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 6, 1929 in Venice, Ohio to the late Edith R. (Lorcher) and Fred Wobser.

He graduated from Milan High School, Milan, Ohio, and served his country in the Army in 1951 during the Korean...

Dale M. Dickerson

Dale M. Dickerson

Jun 6, 2019

Dale M. Dickerson, 75, of Norwalk, died on Thursday, June 6th at his home in Norwalk.

He was born on July 3, 1943 in Norwalk, the son of Ellsworth and Harriett (Smith) Dickerson and grew up on Rosedale Boulevard where he mowed the lawns of his neighbors to support his early adventures.

Dale was a...

Ruth  Jeanne Jones

Ruth Jeanne Jones

Jun 5, 2019

Ruth Jeanne Jones, 89, of Norwalk, went to be with her loving Savior and her husband Wednesday, June 5, 2019 after a brief illness. She died in her home attended by her family.

Jeanne was born July 5, 1929 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Paul and Mary (Harmon) Westcott. She was the first of thirteen children....

James E. Sword

James E. Sword

Jun 3, 2019

James E. Sword, 41, a lifelong resident of Rochester, lost his battle with drug addiction on Monday, June 3, 2019, just two years after his loving wife Ava, died from the same epidemic. His family hopes that through their deaths some good may shine through, and others might be spared from the loss that James' family is now enduring. Survivors...

William  Patrick Judge  Ii

William Patrick Judge Ii

Jun 2, 2019

William Patrick Judge II, 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on June 22, 1934 in Elyria to the late William and Julia (Hansman) Judge. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1953's Class A and later received a degree from Oberlin Business College in 1955.

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Stranahan Strayer

Stranahan Strayer

Jun 1, 2019

June Stranahan Strayer, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019 after a short stay at Norwalk Memorial Home.

June was born on June 9, 1927 to the late Ian Harry and Wilhelmina M. (Stocker) Stranahan in Euclid, Ohio. June grew up in Euclid with her three brothers, William, Robert Lee and Richard Stranahan. All...

Catherine  Ann Schnellinger

Catherine Ann Schnellinger

May 30, 2019

Catherine Ann Schnellinger, 61, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2019 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. She was born on January 15, 1958 in Davenport, Iowa to James E and the late Mary Jane (Westendorf) Kuemmerle.

Catherine was an extremely joyful and loving person. She volunteered for Hospice of the Western Reserve and...

Mary  Etta Duffield

Mary Etta Duffield

May 30, 2019

Mary Etta Duffield, 93, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2019 at Gaymont Care and Rehabilitation. She was born on July 2, 1925 in Clay County, West Virginia to the late Willis and Mattie (Duffield) McMorrow.

Mary Etta's legacy will be her ability and willingness to serve others. She was a nurse at Fisher Titus...

Joseph  Terry Baltes

Joseph Terry Baltes

May 29, 2019

Norwalk, Ohio - Joseph Terry Baltes, 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, at his home. He is the son of the late John and Benadette Baltes.

Joe was the owner and operator of Baltes Construction Company in New London, Ohio, upon retirement in 2000, Joe and his wife Lois, moved...

Alice  A Gerstenberger

Alice A Gerstenberger

May 28, 2019

Alice A Gerstenberger, 84, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2019 at Gaymont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Norwalk. She was born on November 8, 1934 in Norwalk, to the late John and Mary (Green) Nestor.

Alice was a hard-working farm girl who cherished her family. She attended New London High School and was a...

Sandra Lively

Sandra Lively

May 25, 2019

Sandra Lively, 51, of Plymouth, died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born December 6, 1967 in Shelby, Ohio. Sandra has lived in Greenwich, Shiloh, Mansfield and most recently Plymouth. Sandra was a great mother and grandmother. She had great love and passion for her grandchildren. She loved Chihuahuas. Sandra is survived by her children,...

Marian L. Eaton

Marian L. Eaton

May 24, 2019

Marian L. Eaton, 72, lifelong resident of New London, died May 24, 2019 at The Laurels of New London. Born February 14, 1947 to Elsie Mae (Davidson) and Ross E. Eaton. She is survived by her sisters, Lucille Dube, Nancy Hunt; brothers, Melvin, Raymond, Ken and Dean Eaton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Lois  Ann Jennings

Lois Ann Jennings

May 22, 2019

Lois Ann Jennings went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2019. She was under the love and care of Brethren Care Village in Ashland. Born August 8, 1928 to the late Robert and Marion (Geldmacher) Coleman in Sterling, IL, Lois grew up in Milledgeville, IL and was very active in her Brethren Church. She attended Ashland...

Michael  Patrick O’Neil

Michael Patrick O’Neil

May 22, 2019

Michael Patrick O'Neil, 72, of Norwalk, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Born on July 22, 1946 in Glendale WV, he was the son of the late Donald "Buck" and Verna (nee Collingwood) O'Neil. Mike grew up in Norwalk and was a 1964 graduate of Norwalk High School.

Following graduation, Mike attended...

Joanne A. Welch

Joanne A. Welch

May 22, 2019

Joanne A. Welch, 87, lifelong resident of New London passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 25, 1932 in New London, daughter of the late Charles and Edith (nee Twaddle) Farmer. Joanne was a graduate of New London High School and later worked for CE Ward in New London before becoming a...

Cheryl Brown

Cheryl Brown

May 21, 2019

Willard, Ohio - Cheryl Brown (Clark), age 53, died on Sunday, May 21th in Willard, Ohio at her house. Cheryl was born on Friday, July 13th, 1963, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Joseph A. and Lois I. (Doughty) Clark, and worked at a nursing home and then retired in Willard, Ohio She received her education and graduated from Willard...

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