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Mitchel Hicks

Mitchel Hicks

Oct 31, 2017

Mitchel Hicks passed away at the age of 69 on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at his home in Greenwich surrounded by his family. He was born on July 17, 1948 in Hippo, Kentucky, son of the late Clifford and Bertha (nee Hughes) Hicks. Mitchel was a 1967 graduate of Willard High School. He had worked at RR Donnelley in Willard...

Noemi  S Gebhardt

Noemi S Gebhardt

Oct 29, 2017

Noemi S. Gebhardt (née Bereczky) died peacefully at Fisher Titus Medical Center on Sunday October 29, 2017 in Norwalk, Ohio at the age of 40. Noemi is survived by her parents, Sidonia Bereczky of Norwalk. Arpad (Erica) Bereczky of North Olmsted. A loving Aunt, Viorica Ibolya Tempfli, of Eggenfelden Germany. Beloved Daughter, Emma Grace and her, father Donald Gebhardt of...

Patrick  A Brown

Patrick A Brown

Oct 29, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Patrick A. Brown, 59, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017, in his home. He was born April 16, 1958, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to the late James R. and Ruth Virginia Schultz, and lived in this area most of his life. Patrick was a graduate of Norwalk High School, where he was a member...

Catherine Heintz

Catherine Heintz

Oct 27, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Catherine Heintz, 67, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, October 27, 2017. There will be no visitation, and a private graveside service will be held at a later date. Send Condolences

Laurentina E “Laura” Laconte

Laurentina E “Laura” Laconte

Oct 25, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Laurentina E. "Laura" LaConte, 91, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Gaymont Nursing Center. She was born July 9, 1926 in Providence, Rhode Island, to Joseph and Mary (Amaral) Eugenio, and came to this area in 1955 from Providence. Laura was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, where she volunteered for the...

Beatrice D. Jackson

Beatrice D. Jackson

Oct 25, 2017

Beatrice D. Jackson, 83, of New London, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on January 1, 1934 in Montrose, Arkansas to the late James and Bernice (Jones) Dickens. Beatrice graduated from Dermott High School in Arkansas and later moved to New London where she worked for many years at the former Thomas Creative...

Gary L. Botos

Gary L. Botos

Oct 24, 2017

Gary L. Botos of New London, passed away at the Laurels of New London on October 24, 2017. He was 55. He was born on November 16, 1961 in Flint, Michigan and lived most of his life in the New London area. Gary graduated from New London High School. He worked at the former Bailey's Pontiac in New London as...

Gary  T Pigman

Gary T Pigman

Oct 23, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - The greatest husband, father and Grandpa in the world is paddling his canoe in smooth waters at sunrise, Gary Thomas Pigman, 77, passed away unexpectedly, on October 23, 2017. Gary was born September 26, 1940 to Oren C. and Loretta Blinzley Pigman. A lifelong resident of Norwalk, Gary was an avid outdoorsman and animal lover, often rescuing...

William  Robert Bolton  Jr

William Robert Bolton Jr

Oct 23, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - William (Billy) Robert Bolton Jr., 48, passed away peacefully, Monday, October 23, 2017, in Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, Ohio. He was born August 16, 1969, in Fremont, Ohio, to William (Bill) and Gail (Peck) Bolton. Billy married Laura Anne Pedoli, on December 22, 1994. He worked at Ventra in Sandusky, Ohio. Billy enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending...

John Arthur Bartish

John Arthur Bartish

Oct 22, 2017

John Arthur Bartish, 65, of Elyria, died Sunday, October 22, 2017. Born on May 11, 1952, he was the son of the late Ernest and Norma (nee Bauer) Bartish. John attended Wellington High School and worked on the family dairy farm for many years. For the past 10 years John worked for Plass Brothers as a mechanic, a job which...

Freddie Hicks

Freddie Hicks

Oct 21, 2017

Eastman Funeral Home 419-929-3781 Freddie Hicks, age 67, of Willard, died Saturday evening, October 21, 2017 at his home. He was born January 14, 1950 in Willard, son of the late Berlin and Jessie (nee Hale) Hicks. Freddie had lived in Ashland and Richland Counties and in Willard for the past 10 years. He had worked at Central Plastics in...

Darren James Bess

Darren James Bess

Oct 20, 2017

Darren James Bess, 42, of New London, passed away suddenly on Friday October 20, 2017 from a fatal drug overdose. Darren was a loving father, husband and son, who enjoyed spending time with his wife and children. He was a talented welder, mechanic and mason. Ultimately, Darren succumbed to a battle with addiction. In the midst of loss and sadness,...

Robert James Traut

Robert James Traut

Oct 19, 2017

Robert James Traut, 90, of Huntington Township was reunited with the love of his life, Doris, on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Born on February 10, 1927 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Orrie and Ruth (nee Hayes) Traut. Robert spent his younger years living in Elyria before moving to Huntington Township over 40 years ago. He served...

Harry  E Shaw  Jr

Harry E Shaw Jr

Oct 19, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Harry E. Shaw, Jr., 75, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 in Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1942 in North Lewisburg, Ohio, and came to this area in 1953 from there. Harry was a member of the West Hartland United Methodist Church, and Masonic Lodge #273 of Bellevue, Ohio. He retired...

Brian  K Brant

Brian K Brant

Oct 18, 2017

Willard, Ohio - Brian K. Brant, 38, of Willard, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He was born July 23, 1979 in Norwalk, Ohio, and was a lifelong area resident. Brian was a former employee of Zimmerman Construction Co., P & P Packaging, and Chris Adams Construction Co. He enjoyed watching football, NASCAR, and spending time with his family....

Corinne Oney

Corinne Oney

Oct 16, 2017

Corinne Oney, 80, of Greenwich, OH, passed from this life to the next surrounding by her family on October 16th, 2017 at The University of Toledo Medical Center after a sudden illness. Corinne was known for being a godly Christian woman who loved her savior, her husband Alfred and cherished her family. Because she loved the beauty of nature, she...

Johnny Allen Petroff

Johnny Allen Petroff

Oct 14, 2017

Johnny Allen Petroff, 67, a lifelong resident of New London, died Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. Born on July 2, 1950, he was the son of the late Nick and Virginia Ruth (nee Westfall) Petroff. Johnny was a 1969 graduate of New London High School. Johnny lived at the New London Aire Apartments for nearly...

Leota Elizabeth Atherton

Leota Elizabeth Atherton

Oct 13, 2017

Leota Elizabeth Atherton, 79, of Norwalk, died Friday, October 13, 2017 at Twilight Gardens. Born on March 30, 1938 in Norwalk, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Elizabeth (nee Conn) Atherton. Leota was a 1957 graduate of North Fairfield High School, and most of her adult life was spent in the Columbus area. For 22 years Leota...

Lisa Whidden

Lisa Whidden

Oct 11, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Lisa Whidden, 55, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Wednesday evening, October 11, 2017, in her home. She was born July 10, 1962 in Norwalk, Ohio, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Lois (Doughty) Clark, and lived most of her life in the Norwalk area. Lisa graduated from Willard High School and Pioneer Joint Vocational School in 1980....

Samuel J. Keysor

Samuel J. Keysor

Oct 10, 2017

Samuel J. Keysor, born July 12, 1942 died October 10, 2017 in Greenwich at his home. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margie (nee Gullet) Keysor; sister, Audrey (Vince) Slentz; brother, Philip (Betty), nieces and cousins and many friends. Calling hours are from 4-8 pm on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Eastman Funeral Home in Greenwich where...

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