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Ruth Irene Humphrey

Ruth Irene Humphrey

Nov 16, 2017

Ruth Irene Humphrey, 71, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2017 at the Laurels of New London. She was born January 26, 1946 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Charles Oscar and Edna Mae (nee Bright) Burns. She graduated from New London High School in 1964. Ruth loved animals, birds, nature, gardening and flowers. She liked knitting when...

Kathleen  A Hacker

Kathleen A Hacker

Nov 16, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Kathleen A. Hacker, 65, of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away early Thursday morning, November 16, 2017 in Fisher-Titus Medical Center. She was born April 28, 1952 in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Harold J. and Doris L. (Dillingham) Kessler, and was a lifelong area resident. Kathy was a 1970 graduate of Monroeville High School and E.H.O.V.E. Joint Vocational...

Mary "Jo" Babcock

Mary "Jo" Babcock

Nov 15, 2017

Mary Joan (Jo) Seeley Babcock died Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 at Brethren Care in Ashland, Ohio surrounded by family. She was born October 2nd, 1930 to Mildred (McConnell) and Charles Seeley on the family dairy farm in Brighton, Ohio. Jo graduated from Brighton High School in 1948 and the M.B. Johnson School of Nursing in 1951. She practiced as a...

Wilbur H. Haas

Wilbur H. Haas

Nov 13, 2017

Wilbur H. Haas, 84, of Wellington, died Monday, November 13, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Born on June 26, 1933 in Missouri, he was the son of the late William Frederick and Edna (nee Baider) Haas. Wilbur was a graduate of Elyria High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Wilbur worked for...

Karen Moser

Karen Moser

Nov 12, 2017

Karen Moser, 61, of Greenwich, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2017 after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Karen rejoiced in her love for the Lord. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. She took great pride in her home and her love of taking care of...

Bette (Nee Evans) Graffice

Bette (Nee Evans) Graffice

Nov 11, 2017

Bette (Evans) Graffice, 80, of Monroeville and formerly of Norwalk, passed away Saturday morning at her home. She was born in New London. Bette was a 1955 graduate of New London High School. Survived by her husband, Howard; children, Becky (Robert) Petersen, Duane (Barb) Graffice, Tami Mack, Lori Graffice, Vicki (Jerry) Hartman; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will...

James  E Bundren

James E Bundren

Nov 10, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - James E. Bundren, 82, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 in Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1935 in Franklin, Ohio, to the late Henry and Mabel (Stiles) Bundren, and lived in this area most of his life. Jim graduated from Monroeville High School. He was a member of Mt. Harvest Church...

Wayne  D Lortcher

Wayne D Lortcher

Nov 9, 2017

Sandusky, Ohio - Wayne D. Lortcher, 84, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, in Stein Hospice Service. Wayne was born to the late Andrew O. and Thelma (Balduff) Lortcher, on November 28, 1932, in Oxford Township, Ohio, and was a lifelong area resident. Wayne served in the United States Army during the Korean War, was a member of the...

Yvonne  Ione Bowers

Yvonne Ione Bowers

Nov 9, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Yvonne Ione Bowers (83) of Norwalk, Ohio went home to be with the Lord she loved on November 9, 2017 She was born February 27, 1934 in Wakeman, Ohio to the late Frank E. and Norma A. Butch. She was a native of Norwalk, Ohio and retired here in 1998 after 57 years of ministry alongside her...

Martha  J Mcclaran

Martha J Mcclaran

Nov 9, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Martha J. McClaran, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 in Fisher Titus Medical Center. She was born December 5, 1924 in Lakeville, Ohio, to the late Charles B. and Harriet E. (Wachtel) Shearer and came to Norwalk, Ohio, in 1971 from Mansfield, Ohio. Martha was a loving and dedicated member of the Norwalk...

Dale  K Hall

Dale K Hall

Nov 8, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Dale K. Hall, 77, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria, Ohio. He was born March 2, 1940, in Champaign, Illinois, to the late Harold and Loretta (Rickey) Hall, and has lived most of his life in Ohio. Dale was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard during the...

Valerie Greenfield

Valerie Greenfield

Nov 8, 2017

Valerie Greenfield, 79, of Wellington, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Born on June 24, 1938 in Scheffield England, she was the daughter of Bill Bunn and Florence (nee Smith) Bunn. Valerie had also resided in Canada before moving to Wellington in 1999. Valerie had a passion for horses throughout her life and had raised...

Robert  A Strader

Robert A Strader

Nov 7, 2017

Robert A. Strader, 63, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, in his home. Robert is survived by his son, Jamie Knowland, by his brothers Larry and Thomas Strader by his sisters Shirley Strader, Lynn Knowland, and Kathy Strader Smith. There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements are being handled by Walker Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St. Norwalk,...

Anna  B Green

Anna B Green

Nov 6, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Anna B. Green, 81, formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Monday evening, November 6, 2017 in the Elmcroft Senior Living Center, Lorain, Ohio. She was born March 25, 1936 in Sutton, West Virginia, to the late Charles and Lela (Brown) Bussey. Anna was a member of the Collins United Methodist Church. She was a former employee of...

David Mason

David Mason

Nov 6, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio -David (Dave) Mason, 60, passed away peacefully on, November 6, 2017. Preceded by his parents, Hale and Audrey, and brother Mark. Survived by his daughter Aundria Mason, grandchild, Scarlett, sister, Chris Greene, nephew, Shawn Ellis (Tavia), cousins and friends. David will be dearly missed by all those who came to know and love him. A memorial service will...

Mark A. Mckenzie

Mark A. Mckenzie

Nov 5, 2017

Mark A. McKenzie, of Wellington, died Sunday, November 5, 2017. Born on January 15, 1962, he was the son of Richard McKenzie and Mary Katherine (nee Laughlin) McKenzie. Mark lived most of his life in Wellington and was a 1980 graduate of Wellington High School. Mark worked as a journeyman tool and die maker for Forest City Technologies in Wellington....

Mildred  L Sweet

Mildred L Sweet

Nov 4, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Mildred L. Sweet, 94, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017, in Norwalk Memorial Home, Norwalk, Ohio. She was born February 10, 1923 to the late Earl C. and Anna M. (Ebinger) Shade in Willard Ohio, and was a lifelong area resident. Mildred was an Auxillary member of both the Norwalk Eagles Aerie 711, and the Norwalk...

John  D Johnston

John D Johnston

Nov 3, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - John D. Johnston, 70, passed away Nov. 3, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Marie, son, Joshua, brother, Clarence, and sister, Mickey Oshira. There will be no calling hours or service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Avenue, Norwalk, Ohio, or to Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave,...

Julia E. Blair

Julia E. Blair

Nov 3, 2017

Eastman Funeral Home 419.752.2603 Julia E. Blair passed away at the age of 93, on Friday, November 3, 2017 at her home in Greenwich. She was born on March 23, 1924, in Greenwich, daughter of the late Cline and Cleo (nee Dennis) Westbrook. Julia had worked at the Shelby Air Depot and as a waitress at several Greenwich Restaurants. She...

Katherine "Kathy" (Nee Damron) Harvey

Katherine "Kathy" (Nee Damron) Harvey

Nov 1, 2017

Katherine "Kathy" (nee Damron) Harvey of New London passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. She was 63 years old. Kathy was born on June 9, 1954. She lived her entire life in the New London area. She loved spending time with her family, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed canning, gardening and crafts....

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