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Eliza Mae Smith
Jun 19, 2025
Eliza Mae Smith, 96, of Wellington, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 under the care of New Life Hospice. On May 27, 1929, Eliza was one of 3 children born to William and Relia (Angler) Saylor in Pulaski, VA. She had a close relationship with her 7 half siblings.
At the height of the industrial revolution,...
Annabell Stewart
Jun 18, 2025
Annabell (Harkness) Stewart, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio, transitioned to her heavenly home on June 18th, 2025. She was born January 23rd, 1933, to the late William Harkness and Addie Mae (Fife) Harkness Webb in Cherokee County, Alabama. In 1945, with her mother and brother, they moved to Norwalk, Ohio. She attended Norwalk City Schools and graduated from Norwalk High...
Dorothy Anna Whitehurst
Jun 18, 2025
Dorothy Anna Whitehurst, 97, passed away peacefully at the Norwalk Memorial Home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Her daughter, Carol A Mason was in the recliner by her bedside.
What a tremendous gift!
Born February 4, 1928 in Rockville Centre, New York to George Stanford and Henrietta Anna Verity, Dot lived in Merrick, New York...
Keith Edward Urbansky
Jun 18, 2025
Keith Edward Urbansky, 52, of Oberlin, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at University Hospital, Cleveland. Born on March 16, 1973, in Oberlin, he was son of Steve and Elizabeth Urbansky. Keith was a 1991 Graduate of Wellington High School. He attended LCCC and received his bachelor's degree from Clevland State and furthered his education at Kent State.
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Ellen Mable (Dickman) Treiber
Jun 17, 2025
Ellen Mable (Dickman) Treiber was born in Sandusky, Ohio on March 21, 1936. She died on June 17, 2025, at her home in Willard, OH surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband, John Treiber. Ellen has three daughters who survive her: Linda Treiber, Canton, GA; June McGory (Mike Ervin), Collins, OH; and Diane Treiber...
Jacqueline H. (Palmer) Burton
Jun 16, 2025
Jacqueline H. (Palmer) Burton, 87, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1937, in Bellevue, Ohio, to the late Ludwig and Esther (Mentz) Palmer.
Jacqueline was a homemaker who had worked for Bell Dairy, the Bargain Center, and Cooks. She was also a librarian...
Jessie J. Bowser
Jun 16, 2025
Jessie J. Bowser, 82, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully, on June 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 30, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Paul and Dorothy (Balliet) Bowser. Jessie grew up in Hollidaysburg, PA, moving to Ohio in 5th grade, where he lived in the area until his passing.
...Sharon Schramm
Jun 15, 2025
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, Sharon Schramm (née Slover) passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 15, 2025, surrounded in love by her family. Sharon was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 10, 1963 to Samuel and Ruth Slover.
Sharon will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her...
Frankie M Samples
Jun 13, 2025
Frankie M. Samples, age 72, of Oberlin, died on Friday, June 13, 2025 in the comfort of her home. Born February 22, 1953 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, she had been a resident of Oberlin for the last 25 years. Frankie worked for several convenience stores including Mickey Mart of New London and Certified of Oberlin, where she was known and...
Beverly Gail Vogler
Jun 12, 2025
Beverly Gail Vogler, 87, of Wellington passed away June 12, 2025, at Avon Oaks in Avon. Born on March 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Roselyn (nee King) Mertz. Born in Ohiopyle, PA, Beverly moved to Ohio when she was 17 and lived most of her life in Wellington.
Beverly was a...
Carlene L. (Carpenter) Case
Jun 12, 2025
Carlene L. (Carpenter) Case, 73, of Norwalk, Ohio, and formerly of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1951, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Dennis and Georgia Carpenter.
Carlene enjoyed antiquing, crafts, and Golden Books. She had worked for Russell Stover in Missouri, and the former Ames,...
Lewis G. Duncan
Jun 12, 2025
Lewis G. Duncan, age 94, of Wakeman died on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born April 30, 1931 to the late Clyde and Lucy (Heyhurst) Duncan, he was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War. After his time in the Army, he worked for Ford until his retirement.
An avid outdoorsman, Lewis...
Eddie David Cook
Jun 11, 2025
Eddie David Cook, age 64, passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. He was born February 23, 1961, in Lorain, Ohio, to Juanita Hall (deceased) and Eddie Cook of Norwalk, Ohio. He is survived by his father, Eddie, son Michael Cook (Tara) of Cleveland, Ohio, and grandson, Jacob, as well as many other...
William Brad Urbansky
Jun 9, 2025
William Brad Urbansky, 51, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family after a long, courageous battle with melanoma. Born in 1974 in Oberlin, Bill grew up in Kipton, where he started his family before moving to Wellington in 2003.
Bill was known for his big heart, unwavering dedication,...
Patricia "Patti" Ellen (Bursley) Fenwick
Jun 8, 2025
Patricia Ellen Fenwick, 66, of New London, entered into God's loving care on June 8, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1959, in Cleveland, she was lovingly adopted and raised in Clarksfield by her parents Philip and Alma LaRue (nee Radcliffe) Bursley. Patti, as she was known by most, was a 1977 graduate of New London High School...
Jeff S Marsh
Jun 7, 2025
Jeff S. Marsh, 67, of New London, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at UH Samaritan Hospital in Ashland, OH. He was born on June 21, 1957, to the late Ted and Jane (Weaver) Marsh.
Jeff was a graduate of New London High School, where he participated in basketball, baseball, and football. As a pitcher at...
Patricia Ann (Wolfe) Schaffer
Jun 4, 2025
Patricia Ann (Wolfe) Schaffer, 78, of Wellington, passed away June 4, 2025, at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange.
Patty along with her husband, Bob Schaffer, worked for the Lorain County Fair for 30 years before his passing in 2007. Patty had a love of gardening, which was evident by the beautiful flowerbeds she took care of at the...
Anthony J. Kopp
Jun 4, 2025
Anthony J. Kopp, 48, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. Born on February 21, 1977, in the Panama Canal Zone to Richard and Kathleen (Grimmer) Kopp, Tony brought joy and light to all who knew him.
He grew up in Norwalk and graduated in 1995 from EHOVE and Norwalk High...
Debra K. King
Jun 3, 2025
Debra K. King, 67, of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 20, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio to the late James Zinn and Janice (Shrader).
Everyone's "grandma", Deb was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. She cherished time with her...
Vanie J (Damron) Burkett
Jun 3, 2025
Vanie J. "Bam" Burkett, 58, of Norwalk died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Fisher Titus Hospital, Norwalk. She was born on August 10, 1966, in Ashland to the late Vannie M. (Kidd) and Johnny Damron. Vanie was a graduate of New London High School and Ehove, Class of 1984 and worked at London Berger, Kents and sewline over the...
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