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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...

Sanford Hale

Sanford Hale

May 20, 2019

Sanford Hale, 87, of Greenwich, passed away on May 20, 2019 at home. Born February 14, 1932 in Magoffin County, KY, he was the son of the late Linzie and Alma Hale. Sanford lived most of his life in Greenwich. Sanford served in the Army and eventually began working for the railroad, retiring from Conrail. He enjoyed hunting and listening...

Diane  M Myers

Diane M Myers

May 20, 2019

Norwalk, Ohio - Diane M. Myers, 72, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 in Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, Ohio. She was born on January 13, 1947, to the late Orlando K. and Nellie (Albright) Schaefer in Norwalk, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident.

Diane graduated from Monroeville High School in 1965, she worked many...

Evelyn L. Harris

Evelyn L. Harris

May 19, 2019

Evelyn L. Harris, 69, most recently of Shiloh, passed away on May 19, 2019. She was born on December 31, 1949, in Clarksburg, WV. The daughter of the late Bernadine and Denzil Davisson. Evelyn moved to the New London area in the 1980's where she raised her children. Evelyn devoted her life to raising her children and cherished spending time...

Lois I. Teats

Lois I. Teats

May 19, 2019

Lois I. Teats, of Greenwich passed away peacefully on May 19, 2019 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, she was 86. Born on May 6, 1933 to the late Charles and Addie (Potts) Miller, she lived all of her life in the Greenwich area. Lois was a member of Lifepoint Community Church in Plymouth, (formerly known as Rainbow Valley...

James  “Jp” Lucas

James “Jp” Lucas

May 18, 2019

James "JP" Lucas, 40, of Copley, Ohio, died on May 18, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. He was born on March 17, 1979 in Norwalk to James D. and Kaye (nee Bollenbacher) Lucas. He was a 1997 Norwalk High School graduate before graduating from John Carroll University and later earning his law degree from Cleveland State University....

Alma  L Chaffee

Alma L Chaffee

May 17, 2019

Alma L Chaffee, 81, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2019 at Gaymont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Norwalk. She was born on December 21, 1937 in Greenwich, to the late Algerine and Belle (nee Maynard) Anderson.

Alma enjoyed playing bridge with her card club "Hearts and Hugs", spending time with her family and friends,...

James  Howard Moulton

James Howard Moulton

May 14, 2019

James Howard Moulton, 59, of North Fairfield passed away May 14, 2019 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. Born May 20, 1959 to the late Howard and Mildred (Shay) Moulton, James enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and cookouts with his family and friends.

He worked for MJ Griffith Paving as a roller operator for 14 years and truly enjoyed...

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