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Rita L Niciu

Rita L Niciu

Jun 20, 2019

Norwalk, Ohio – Rita L. Niciu, 69, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in her home. She was born on October 31, 1949 to the late MaryBelle (Muldrew) and Richard P. Charnock in South Wheeling, West Virginia. She then moved to the Lorain area at age 16, and in 1975, moved to Norwalk, Ohio.  She worked at Norstat...

John E Robinson

John E Robinson

Jun 19, 2019

John E. Robinson, 55, of Norwalk, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  He was born on December 2, 1963 in Norwalk to Marlene (Heintz) Robinson and the late Rance Robinson.

John was a loving and caring husband, and father who enjoyed fishing, shooting and building and rebuilding cars with his boys.  He was...

Chester Fisk

Chester Fisk

Jun 18, 2019

Chester Fisk, 87, of Vermilion, formerly of Polk and Wakeman, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Amherst Manor following an extended illness. He was born August 10, 1931 in Ruffin, SC to Harry and Ethel Fisk. After graduating high school, Chester enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served his country in the...

Harold Leroy Davidson Jr

Harold Leroy Davidson Jr

Jun 15, 2019

Harold Leroy Davidson, Jr., 34, of Greenwich, sadly took his own life on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Depression is a battle that many people face and unfortunately are not always able to get the help they need. Please, if you are battling suicidal thoughts seek help. Harold's family wanted people to know what happened to Harold, to possibly help save...

Sandra E. Knudsen

Sandra E. Knudsen

Jun 14, 2019

Sandra E. Knudsen, 80, of New London, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Laurels of New London. Born on September 9, 1938 in Willard, the daughter of the late Charles and Estella (nee Wheeler) Sanders, she grew up in North Fairfield and has resided in New London since 1961....

Doris Ann Reynolds

Doris Ann Reynolds

Jun 14, 2019

Doris Ann Reynolds, 83, a lifelong resident of Greenwich, died Friday, June 14, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Born on September 26, 1935 in Shelby, she was the daughter of the late Guy Arthur and June (nee Bonecutter) Stewart. Doris graduated from Greenwich High School. Doris worked for Bob Stadler in Shelby for several years and then retired...

Phyllis  A Barnes

Phyllis A Barnes

Jun 11, 2019

Norwalk, Ohio - Phyllis A. Barnes, 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Norwalk Memorial Home, Norwalk, Ohio. She was born on October 16, 1932 to the late Sylvia E. (Grismer) and Charles A. O'Donnell in Norwalk, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident.

Phyllis was married for 67 years to the love of her...

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...

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