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William  Lindsey Ommert

William Lindsey Ommert

Aug 31, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - William Lindsey Ommert, 77, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away August 31, 2017, at his residence. He was born September 13, 1939, in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Henry and Norma (Erckman) Ommert and was a lifelong area resident. Bill was a 1957 graduate of Norwalk High School, and received his BSBA from Bowling Green State University in...

Sanford Wayne

Sanford Wayne

Aug 29, 2017

Sanford Wayne, 88, of New London, OH, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on August 29, 2017. Sanford worked from the age of 10 and continued to support his family as a carpenter for well over 50 years. He enjoyed cooking especially at holidays, always making enough food for 10 families. He also loved spending time outside...

Ernest Hertzig Hartman

Ernest Hertzig Hartman

Aug 29, 2017

Ernest Hertzig Hartman, 95, of Wellington, died at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Born on August 12, 1922, he was the son of the late Charlie Hartman and Mary (nee Hertzig) Hartman. He was a 1940 graduate of Sullivan High School. Ernest proudly served in the United States Army Air...

Marvin  M Barr

Marvin M Barr

Aug 26, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Marvin M. Barr, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on Saturday, August 26, 2017, in his home. He was born July 1, 1925, in Waterville, Ohio, to the late Terry M. and Iona E. (Chamberlain) Barr. He and his family moved to Bowling Green, Ohio, where he graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1943 and enlisted in...

Jerry Hale

Jerry Hale

Aug 25, 2017

Jerry Hale, 52, of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Willard Mercy Hospital. He was born on November 18, 1964 in Willard. Jerry enjoyed fishing, singing and playing guitar. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Faye (nee Edwards) Hale; mother, Sally (nee Shepherd) Bailey; sisters, Joyce Bolen, Ollie Stephens and Holly Stumbo; brother,...

Greg Richards

Greg Richards

Aug 25, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Greg Richards, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio died peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the Gaymont Nursing Center. Born January 6, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, he lived most of his life in Norwalk. As a first-generation American, he was extremely proud of his Hungarian heritage and traveled on two occasions to Hungary. In 1942, shortly following America's...

Bobby R. Hicks, Sr

Bobby R. Hicks, Sr

Aug 23, 2017

Bobby R. Hicks, Sr. of Shelby passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Shelby Pointe. He was 70. He was born on May 14, 1947 in Shelby, Ohio and lived in Willard, Plymouth and the surrounding areas. Bobby served in the US Army in Vietnam and later worked at the Fate Root Heath Company as a machinist. Bobby is...

Linda  R Eastman

Linda R Eastman

Aug 22, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Linda R. Eastman, 67, passed away peacefully in her home, on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. She was born April 27, 1950, to the late Raymond L. Wilson and Patricia L. (Brick) Welsh, in Norwalk, Ohio, and was a lifelong area resident. Linda served her country, in the United States Army, during Vietnam, she was a member of...

Richard N. Andrews

Richard N. Andrews

Aug 21, 2017

Richard N. Andrews, 88, of Norwalk passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky. He was born July 7, 1929 in Vermilion, to the late Walter and Marie (nee Eslinger) Andryejski. Richard graduated from Berlin Heights High School in 1947. He lived in Wakeman from 1949 until 1999, before moving to Norwalk. Richard...

Sylvia  M Heintz

Sylvia M Heintz

Aug 20, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Sylvia M. Heintz, 89, passed away peacefully, in her home, on Sunday, August 20, 2017. She was born to the late William H. and Ruby E. (Abrahams) Sanson in Buckingham Shire, England, on February 19, 1928, she then moved to the United States in 1946, accompanied by her daughter. Sylvia enjoyed knitting and crocheting, reading and spending...

George Rhys Hansen

George Rhys Hansen

Aug 19, 2017

Eastman Funeral Home 419-929-3781 George Rhys Hansen, 83, of Norwalk, passed on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, surrounded by family. Born Dec. 8, 1933, in Sandusky, he was the son of the late Albert and Helen (Kopera) Hansen. George was a 1952 graduate of New London High School. He proudly served as a sergeant in the National Guard. George worked as...

Alvin Paul Gamble

Alvin Paul Gamble

Aug 19, 2017

Eastman Funeral Home 419.929.3781 Alvin Paul Gamble, 82, of Fitchville died unexpectedly on August 19, 2017, in Tiffin, Ohio. Alvin was born on August 25, 1934 to the late Clarence and Florence (nee Blinzley) Gamble in Norwalk, Ohio. He was a gifted athlete in school participating in most sports, but he excelled in basketball. Al worked with RR Donnelley in...

Beverly  P Peckham

Beverly P Peckham

Aug 17, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Beverly P. Peckham, 76, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017, in her home. She was born July 1, 1941, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Christian and Gertrude (Conrad) Coy, and was a lifelong area resident. Beverly was a member of Mt. Harvest Church of God. She was a former employee of Fannie Farmer...

Vicki  L Knight

Vicki L Knight

Aug 17, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio -Vicki L. Knight passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017, at the age of 70. Roger, Stacy, Ben, and Emilie wish to convey our deepest appreciation to those who have expressed condolences, sympathy, and love on the passing of our wife, and mother. Vicki lived most of her life in the Norwalk area. She was born April 22, 1947,...

Bonita "Bonnie" (Nee Kuhn) Barnes

Bonita "Bonnie" (Nee Kuhn) Barnes

Aug 17, 2017

Bonnie Marie Barnes, age 77, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 17, 2017 after a short illness. She was born February 23, 1940 in Lorain, Ohio, to her loving parents Bert and Elizabeth "Betty" Kuhn. The family moved to Amherst in 1947 where Bonnie graduated from Amherst Central School in 1957. She married her high school sweetheart Dave...

Willard Wayne Black

Willard Wayne Black

Aug 16, 2017

Willard "Wayne" Black, 80, of Wellington, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Lorain. Born to the late Willard Black and Myrtie (nee Craven) Black, he was born in Walker County Alabama. After graduating high school in the early 60's, Wayne joined the Air Force. Wayne later went on to become a minister with the Church of God, and had...

David Bowling

David Bowling

Aug 16, 2017

Eastman Funeral Home 419.929.3781 David Bowling, 62, of New London passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2017, while working in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born July 11, 1955 in New London to the late Harold and Edna (nee Dudley) Bowling. David grew up in New London and wrestled for the Wildcats in school. He left school early to join the...

Robert Harold Lawson

Robert Harold Lawson

Aug 16, 2017

Robert Harold Lawson, 70, of Wellington, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Anchor Lodge Health Care in Lorain. Born on April 16, 1947 in Ravenscroft TN, he was the son of Beulah (nee Brown) and the late Carl Lawson. Robert grew up in Dover and moved to Wellington in 1980. Robert worked as an electrician for most of his life,...

Timothy Michael Schaffer

Timothy Michael Schaffer

Aug 15, 2017

Timothy Michael Schaffer, 34, of New London, passed away August 15, 2017 at his home. He was born June 25, 1983 in Norwalk, Ohio. Tim enjoyed life to the fullest. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Alexis Rowe, Kyrstyn and Klowey Schaffer; his mother, Darla Jones and his father, Ron Jones; his brother Jamie Schaffer and his sister Rhonda...

Sarah Louise Rollin

Sarah Louise Rollin

Aug 14, 2017

Sarah Louise (nee Angersbach) Rollin, 82, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 after a lengthy illness surrounded by her family. Born in Brownhelm, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter Angersbach and Marie (nee Peck) Angersbach. Sara had worked for Bendix Westinghouse in Elyria. She married her soul mate Jack Rollin on September 26, 1953 and they...

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