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Carlon E. Given
Mar 22, 2017
Carlon E. Given, 64, of Wellington, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland. Born on February 23, 1953 to Carlon and Helen (nee Powell) Given in Fairmont, WV, Carl graduated from Wellington High School in 1971 and attended Jackson Community College in Michigan. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked for...
Blanche B Cesare
Mar 22, 2017
NORWALK, OHIO - After a long, full life, Blanche B. Cesare, 92, of Norwalk, passed away Wednesday March 22, 2017. According to her wishes, she began her next journey from her own home, surrounded by her loving family. Blanche was born August 2, 1924, in Fairpoint, Ohio to the late Anthony and Mary (Yurosik) Leonart. She attended Saint Clairsville High...
Norma Jane Puder
Mar 22, 2017
Norma Jane Puder, of Clarksfield, passed away March 22, 2017 at Gaymont Nursing Center in Norwalk. She was 88. She was born October 17, 1928 in Greenwich, daughter of the late Monroe and Olive Underwood. Norma graduated from New London High School in 1946 and worked for Ohio Body until they closed. She decided to go to nursing school and...
Lawrence J Gfell
Mar 18, 2017
Norwalk, Ohio - Dr. Lawrence J. Gfell, 81, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 in Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1935 in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Russell T. and Myrtle L. (Myers) Gfell, and was a lifelong area resident. Larry was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, and was a 1953 graduate...
Tammy A Foster
Mar 18, 2017
Norwalk, Ohio - Tammy A. Foster, 51, of Norwalk, and formally of Florida, passed away March 18, 2017. We mourn the life of a beautiful soul that enlightened everyone she came across. She is survived by her husband, Russell Foster, children Joseph, Dillon, Brianna and granddaughter Arianna. Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m....
Margaret A Barr
Mar 17, 2017
Norwalk, Ohio - Margaret A. (Smith) Barr, 85, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Friday evening, March 17, 2017 in her home. She was born February 7, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Alexander and Mary (Horvath) Smith, and came to this area in 1969 from Toledo, Ohio. Margaret was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed crochet, bingo,...
David H. Shepherd
Mar 16, 2017
1LT (retired, USMC) David H. Shepherd of Shelby passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was 77. Dave was a true American Hero. He was a man of great character, honor, humility, and respect. David was born November 17, 1939 in Greenwich, son of the late Chester and Bessie Shepherd. After graduating from Greenwich High School,...
Edward William Bender
Mar 16, 2017
Edward William Bender, 82, of Wellington, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Born on August 16, 1934, he was the son of the late Edward Gust and Augusta Pauline (nee Bisler) Bender. Edward grew up in the Summit County area and moved to the Wellington and Penfield area in 1976. He proudly served in the...
Raymond J Wygal
Mar 16, 2017
Sandusky, Ohio - Raymond J. Wygal, 73, of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, Ohio. He was born January 22, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Joseph M. and Rita A. (Kuttney) Wygal and came to the Norwalk area in 1956. Ray was a graduate of Norwalk High School, and a veteran...
Joan Slocum
Mar 15, 2017
Summerville, South Carolina - Joan Slocum, 84, of Summerville, South Carolina, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in Summerville. She was born December 5, 1932 in Vickery, Ohio, to the late Howard R. and Myrtle L. (Heishman) Martin, and lived in the Norwalk, Ohio, area most of her life. Joan was a member of St....
Albert R. Young, Sr
Mar 15, 2017
No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Grove Street Cemetery 58 Grove Street New London, OH, 44851 Visitation
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Ann B. Hall
Mar 13, 2017
Ann B. Hall, 70, of Clarksfield, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Laurels of New London. She was born June 17, 1946 in Port Clinton, Ohio, daughter of the late Wilford Earl and Daisy (Jones) Jackson Earl. Ann was a bartender for 17 years, and then worked in manufacturing for many years. Ann played Bingo and was...
Herbert Edwin Bournival
Mar 13, 2017
Herbert Edwin Bournival, 89, of Litchfield, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at home. Born on May 20, 1927 in Solon, he was the son of the late Hector and Susie (nee Towne) Bournival. Herbert grew up in Solon and was a graduate of Solon High School, he served in the United States Army, earned a bachelors degree from Baldwin-Wallace College...
Kay Lynn Winkler
Mar 13, 2017
Kay Lynn Winkler, 69, of New London, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Crystal Care Center of Ashland. She was born February 22, 1948 in Port Clinton, Ohio, daughter of the late Wilford Earl and Daisy (nee Jones) Jackson. Kay was a nurse's aide at Edgewood Manor in Port Clinton and then Benbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in...
Charles Vernon May
Mar 13, 2017
Charles Vernon May, 83, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at his home with his family. The son of the late Vernon and Doris (nee Parrot) May, Charles was a lifelong Greenwich resident and a 1952 graduate of Greenwich High School. He owned and operated C. May & Son, a fuel oil business, for 7 years. Charles worked at Norwalk Concrete...
Mary Anna Behner
Mar 11, 2017
Mary A. Behner (nee Youngless, age 94, of Wellington, Ohio passed to eternal rest on March 11, 2017 at the Hospice Care Unit at Elms Nursing Facility in Wellington, Ohio. Mary was born on October 28, 1922 in Camden Township, Ohio and had been a lifelong resident of Lorain County, primarily living in Wellington. For many years she worked in...
Lelia Emeline Funk
Mar 10, 2017
Willard, Ohio - Lelia Emeline (Power) Funk, 93, of Willard, Ohio, was received into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on March 10, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born August 18, 1923 to Rev. William and Alelia (Sargent) Power in Mechanicstown, Ohio, the sixth of ten children. Lelia graduated from North Fairfield High School in...
Margaret "Peggy A. Harris
Mar 10, 2017
Margaret A. "Peggy" Harris (nee McConnell), 80, of Huntington Twp, passed away peacefully Friday, March 10, 2017, in Okeechobee, FL. Peggy was born on November 9, 1936 in Rittman to Dare and Leona (nee Madigan) McConnell. She graduated from Ruggles Troy in 1954 and attended LCCC. She loved to travel with family and friends and visited many places including Germany,...
Russell Jay Hilditch
Mar 9, 2017
Russell Jay Hilditch, 80, of Wellington, entered into eternal peace on March 9, 2017. He was born on November 2, 1936 in East Liverpool, OH. Russ retired from the Federal Aviation Administration as an air traffic controller. Russ enjoyed traveling with family and being an ever present supporter of his grandchildren's chosen activities. His infectious laugh and witty sense of...
Donald Brant
Mar 8, 2017
Donald Brant, 69, went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2017. Donald is survived by his companion of over 30 years, Mary Reep; siblings, Norma (Paul) Miller, Gary (Jenny) Brant, Ronald (Carol) Brant and Laura (Paul) Power. Preceded by his parents, Gerald and Irene and brother, Gerald. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm Wednesday,...
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