Obituaries

Mar 5, 2025

Timothy R. Boyer, 71, of Vermilion, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Sepember 17, 1953, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to the late Clarence W. and Edmonia (Phelps) Boyer. He graduated from James Ford Rhodes High School in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Malone College.

Timothy served...

Mar 5, 2025

Robert W. "Bob" Stower, 74, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, after a 2-year battle with multiple cancers.  He was born on December 15, 1950, in Norwalk, to the late Robert C. and Mildred E. (Sweet) Stower.  Bob attended Norwalk High School, then Milan High School, graduating as part of the...

Mar 4, 2025

Judith Ann Sako, 81, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at her Wellington home surrounded by her family.   She was born July 31, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents John and Josephine (Nee Peters) Zima.  Judith grew up in Parma and graduated from Parma High School. Judy later moved to Wellington in 1977.

Judy was a crafter by...

Mar 4, 2025

Michael R. Matheny, 43, of Norwalk, passed away on March 4, 2025, after battling a lengthy illness. Michael was born on September 5, 1981, in Norwalk, to Gerald Matheny Jr. and Patricia Bleile.

Michael was a 1999 graduate of Norwalk High School and a 2006 graduate of Bowling Green State University, where he earned a degree in...

Mar 3, 2025

Shirley Y. Rose, 89, of Marysville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Heritage of Marysville.  She was born on July 2, 1935, in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, to the late Richard and Lillian (White) Ousley.

Shirley moved to Norwalk from South Amherst in 1969.  She was a beautiful person with a wonderful sense...

Mar 2, 2025

Dalaina Ilene Chaffee, 81, passed away peacefully at St. Charles Hospital, Oregon, Ohio, on March 2, 2025.  Dalaina was born on October 9, 1943 to her mother, Mildred Chaffee and her father, Richard Chaffee.

Dalaina is survived by her sister, Ileta Meyer; brothers, Raymond Chaffee and Dennis Chaffee, all of Norwalk; as well as many nieces, nephews,...

Mar 2, 2025

David Michael Kelley, 74, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  He was born on January 31, 1951, in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Eugene and Dorothy (Walczak) Kelley.  He was a graduate of Edison High School.

David was an avid Cleveland sports fan, especially the Browns and Indians...

Mar 2, 2025

Cynthia L. Norton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Medina on November 3, 1954, to the late Ron and Evelyn (nee McClelland) Hildebrandt, Cindy grew up in the LaGrange area and graduated from Keystone High School in 1974.

For 40 years, Cindy worked in the floral industry. She...

Feb 28, 2025

James Glenn Walcher, 76, of Sandusky, formerly of North Fairfield, passed away from a recent illness on February 28, 2025.  He was born on August 7, 1948, in Norwalk to the late Ralph and Alice (Williams) Walcher.

Jim was a graduate of South Central High School and attended The Ohio State University. He participated in baseball and...

Feb 27, 2025

Ardith Louise Snyder, 82, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The daughter of William and Esther Hemphill, Ardith was born on August 18, 1942, in Oberlin.   Ardith lived in Wellington her entire life and graduated from Wellington High School in 1961.  Ardith worked at the Elms Retirement Village in housekeeping until her retirement.

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Feb 27, 2025

Ronnie Dale Myers, 58, of Sullivan, died on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on July 15, 1966, in Cleveland, Ronnie was a son of the late Lawrence Dale and Mary Myers. He attended the Lorain County JVS and graduated from Elyria High School in 1984.

Ronnie owned C&C Tire in Lagrange for many...

Feb 26, 2025

Shirley K. Osborn, born February 22, 1935, in North Olmsted, daughter of the late Howard T Reep and Ethel (Cabac) Reep. Shirley lived most her young years in Clarksfield Township moving to North Fairfield in 1954. She worked at CE Ward Co of New London, Fanny Farmer, Candy Factory of Norwalk, Maple City Rubber Co of Norwalk, Retiring from...

Feb 25, 2025

Randall L. "Randy" Powers (65) of Greenwich and formerly of Norwalk, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at UH Samaritan Hospital, Ashland.  He was born October 1, 1959, in Norwalk to the late Marilyn (Best) and Virgil Powers.  Randy worked for Hy-Time Construction Company finishing concrete.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing when he was younger and loved talking about the...

Feb 25, 2025

Brian Keith Wilson, Jr., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at home under hospice care. For two years, Brian was a warrior giving all he could to fight his cancer.

On October 9, 1980, Brian was born in Newburgh Heights.  He was a 1999 graduate of Black River High School and earned...

Feb 22, 2025

Patricia Ann Sweeting, age 82, of Estero, Florida passed away February 22, 2025, due to complications from her 13-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

She is survived by her children Douglas and his wife Sheila Sweeting and Jennifer Sweeting and her husband Robert Northern; grandchildren Samantha, River, Jack, and Beck; and sister Barbra Sweeting, brother Gordon and his...

Feb 21, 2025

Lacy D. "DJ" Shepherd Jr., 32, passed on Friday, February 21, 2025, at his home in Lakemore, Ohio.  He was born on July 30, 1992, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Lacy Shepherd Sr. and Angie Mullins, and was a 2010 South Central High School graduate.

DJ was an avid Cleveland Sports fan, and if you knew him he...

Feb 21, 2025

Shirley I. (Marsh) McCoppin, 95, a lifelong resident of New London, Ohio, passed peacefully from this life to the next on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Laurels of New London.  She was born on August 4, 1929, in New London, to the late Louis and Hazel (McFarland) Marsh.  Shirley was a 1947 New London High School graduate.

Feb 20, 2025

Larry Wayne Gill, 71, of Amherst, died Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on April 21, 1953 in Widen, WV, he was the son of the late Ovalee and Ina (nee Workman) Gill. Larry moved to Vermilion, Ohio, when he was 13 and graduated from Vermilion High School in 1973. He enlisted in the Ohio National...

Feb 19, 2025

Barry C. Howk, 68, of Wellington, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Mercy Allen Hospital. Born on November 24, 1956, he was the son of the late Chester and Gracie Howk. Barry was a graduate of Wellington High School and lived most of his life in Wellington.

A bricklayer by trade, Barry retired from Wasiniak Construction in...

Feb 18, 2025

Peter Reighley Avery went home to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of February 18, 2025, with his loving wife Delores and his longtime caregiver Tessa Kasper by his side.  He was born Peter Renaldo Reighley in New London, Ohio.  His biological mother, Treva Marie Avery Reighley, died hours after his birth on February 13, 1945.  Peter...