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Janice Louise Goodwin
Mar 1, 2019
Janice L. Goodwin, 66, of Wellington, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness. She was born September 10, 1952. Jan was a graduate of Wellington High School and earned her Bachelors Degree in Music from The Ohio State University. She enjoyed reading, music, volunteering with Multiple Breed Rescue, and cheering for her...
James Ray Baker Sr
Mar 1, 2019
James Ray Baker, 87, of Wellington, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday morning after a long illness. Jim was born to the late John Baker and Gertrude Utley on May 3, 1931 in West Jefferson, Ohio. He attended Montpelier High School before enlisting in the Navy, where he served nine years which included the Korean War. Jim was an...
Virginia Wenger
Feb 28, 2019
Virginia Wenger, 94, of Ashland passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Lutheran Village of Ashland. Born on September 27, 1924 in Elyria, Ohio to Francis and Lillian (Giberson) Boyd, she had lived in the Nova/Ruggles area since a child. On February 7, 1944 she married Alvin "Wimp" Wenger. They owned and operated Wimps Welding and Repair in Ruggles until...
Shirley M. Holden Reed
Feb 27, 2019
On Wednesday, February 27, 2019, Shirley M. Holden Reed, age 82, loving mother and grandmother passed away at Mercy Willard Hospital. Shirley was the daughter of William and Bernice (Knickmeyer) Becker. She was born March 23, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1954, Shirley attended Firelands BGSU and received her real estate license. She...
Carlos Collins
Feb 27, 2019
Carlos "high pockets" Collins of New London passed away peacefully at Twilight Gardens in Norwalk on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. He was 77. He was born August 1, 1941 in Floyd County, Kentucky, son of the late Edgar "Ted" and Mary A. (nee Leedy) Collins. Carlos graduated from New London High School and worked at Sterling Castings in Wellington as...
Janice Elaine Simon
Feb 26, 2019
Janice Elaine Simon, 80, of Norwalk passed away peacefully on February 26, 2019 at Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born on September 23, 1938 in Richmond, Maine to the late Albion "Bud" and Frances (nee Billings) Shaw. Jan graduated from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis before moving to Norwalk with her husband Norb, where she spent the majority of...
Margaret I Johnson
Feb 26, 2019
Margaret Johnson, 92, of New London, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the Laurels of New London. Born on June 23, 1926 in Rochester Twp, she was the daughter of the late Van and Gertrude (nee Rowland) Landis. Margaret attended New London Schools graduating in 1944. She moved to Elyria and lived there for 2 years, working at several factories...
Larry A. Reep
Feb 24, 2019
Eastman Funeral Home 419.929.3781 On Sunday, February 24, 2019, Larry A. Reep, age 68, passed away at Summa Akron City Hospital. Larry was the son of the late Howard and Jean (nee Rounds) Reep. He was born May 23, 1950 in Norwalk, Ohio. Larry lived in Clarksfield and most recently of Seville, Ohio. Larry married Janice Marie Scott and together...
Joseph James Sikora
Feb 24, 2019
Joseph James Sikora, 87, of Wellington, has gone to meet the Lord and his wife on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Born in Maynard, Ohio on August 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Anna Mae (nee Gronski) and Joseph Charles Sikora. Joseph had proudly served in the U.S. Navy. A lifelong resident of Wellington, he had retired from...
Icyss Moon
Feb 23, 2019
Icyss Moon, of Monroeville, Ohio, died unexpectedly on February 23, 2019, she was 13 years old. Born Icyss Rayne Nikole Moon on July 16, 2005 in Sandusky, to Deborah Moon, she was raised by her "second mother" Dawn Moon. Icyss was a good student with a vivid imagination, who was artistically gifted. She loved animals and dreamed of some day...
Tim Campbell
Feb 22, 2019
Tim Campbell, 60, of New London, died on Friday, February 22, 2019. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 20, 1958. Son of the late Cora (nee Bratland) and Myron Campbell. Tim had lived in New London since 1989 and was a 1977 graduate of Elyria High School. He was employed at Oberlin College since 1980. Tim is survived...
Janet A. Gullett
Feb 19, 2019
Janet A. Gullett, 78, of Wellington, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Born on July 23, 1940 in Lodi, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (nee Gott) Sipes. Janet was a lifelong resident of the Wellington area and a 1958 graduate of Wellington High School. Janet, also known as GG by...
James A Ewell
Feb 19, 2019
Norwalk, Ohio - James A. (Jim) Ewell Sr, 91, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, after a short illness. Jim was born at home, 103 S. Main Street, Milan, Ohio, September 12, 1927, to Homer and Mabel (Sarr) Ewell. Upon graduating from Milan in 1945 as Valedictorian, he served in the United States Air Force...
Terry R Cheesman
Feb 19, 2019
Norwalk, Ohio - Terry R. Cheesman, 63, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in UTMC, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on November 2, 1955, to the late Phyllis J. (Moran) and Richard M. Cheesman, and was a lifelong area resident. Terry graduated from Edison High School in 1974 and was employed at Janesville Products for over 35 years. He...
Donna Jean Yassanye
Feb 19, 2019
On Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Donna Jean Yassanye, 77 years old of Norwalk passed away surrounded by her family at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. Donna was born on January 13, 1942 in New London, daughter to the late Donald and Thelma (nee Keith) Thomas. Donna lived in the Clarksfield area until she moved in 1983 to Georgia where...
Richard Leroux
Feb 18, 2019
Richard Leroux, age 55, of Norwalk, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 18, 2019. He was born on May 28, 1963 to Anthony and Edna Leroux. Rick was a lifelong resident of Norwalk. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved Nascar. He also enjoyed playing cards with friends and family. Rick is survived by his daughter, Kelsey Osborne...
Freadhelm W "Fred" Horning
Feb 16, 2019
Norwalk, Ohio - Freadhelm W. "Fred" Horning, 85, passed away peacefully at home, February 16, 2019. He was born October 1, 1933 in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Freadhelm and Bertha (Waldron) Horning, and was a lifelong area resident. Fred retired in 1996 from the former Armstrong Air in Bellevue, Ohio. He was a former member of Norwalk Eagles. He...
George Robert Storch
Feb 16, 2019
On Saturday, February 16, 2019, George Robert Storch, age 81, loving husband and father passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home in Sullivan, Ohio. George was the son of George and Mary Antionette (Shepler) Storch. He was born December 4, 1937 in Norwich, NY. After graduation from Norwich High School in 1955, George entered the United States...
William "Will" J. Vickery
Feb 15, 2019
William "Will" J. Vickery, 80, of New London, died Friday, February 15, 2019 at home. He was born on April 19, 1938 in Canton, Ohio to the late William Howard and Josephine (nee Blozek) Vickery and raised by his late grandparents and had 4 siblings. Will was a mechanical engineer for Monode Marking Products, he was a hard worker and...
Verna Joyce Maurer
Feb 14, 2019
Verna Joyce Maurer, 82, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 23, 1936 at home to the late Harry and Mildred (Perry) Metheney in Hico, WV. Verna was an avid bingo player, she enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and loved to travel, no matter the distance of the...
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