Obituaries

Jan 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Carol Lynn Holden, who left us peacefully on Sunday, January 12th, at the age of 57, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by her loving children and the compassionate care of Kobacker House hospice in Columbus, Ohio, Carol's final moments were filled with love and peace....

Jan 12, 2025

"Thank you for your time and patience." This was Elroy's catch phrase, and he continued to say it to everyone around him until the very end. This phrase explains the man he was.

Elroy Bowens, 79, of Sullivan, died under hospice care at UH Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland on January 12, 2025, from complications of congestive...

Jan 10, 2025

James "Jim" Edward Lovell, 67, died on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1957 in Berea to the late Stanley and Rita (nee Clough) Lovell. Jim spent most of his life in Columbia and graduated from Columbia High School in 1976 and also attended the Lorain County Joint Vocational School, focusing on food service. Recently,...

Jan 10, 2025

Patty L. Etzler, 88, of Greenwich, OH, died on Friday, January 10, 2025 at her residence.  She was born in VanWert Co. OH to Gail and Bernice Mohr. Patty lived a lifetime of service to God, Family and Community.  Her early childhood was spent with her Grandmother learning the value of hard work; it was also where she developed ...

Jan 9, 2025

Genevieve Lucille Lyons Marnach was born near the small town of Greenwich, Ohio on September 14, 1924, to Clarence and Ruth (McLaughlin) Lyons. She and her sister, Mildred, grew up on a farm nearby. She attended schools in Greenwich, graduating from high school in 1942.

After high school she both worked in a munitions factory during WWII...

Jan 8, 2025

Amanda Louise Jackson, loving mother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully at 53 on January 8, 2025.

Born on July 14, 1971, at Oberlin Hospital to the late Arthur and Sharon Jackson. Growing up, Amanda was an active member in 4-H where she and her horse, Dreamy, would compete in local open shows. Amanda graduated early from...

Jan 8, 2025

Yvonne Marie (Saylor) Slone, entered into eternal peaceful rest on January 8, 2025, after struggling with health issues. She was born on December 25, 1966, at the Providence Hospital in Sandusky Ohio to George and Ruth Saylor.  Yvonne was a loving Mother to her two children, Jennifer Lynn (Saylor) Twinam of Lucasville Ohio and Ryan Joseph Meyers of New...

Jan 7, 2025

Brian K. Blair (45) of Ashland, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Ohio Health Riverside Hospital, Columbus.  He was born August 8, 1979, in Shelby to Harold "Tom" and Karen (Craft) Blair.  Brian loved being outdoors, loved to hunt, did trading and spend time with family and his dog, Jenkins "Bubb".

Brian is survived by his wife,...

Jan 7, 2025

Michael K. Black, 63, of Norwalk, passed away on January 7, 2025, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo. He was born on December 12, 1961, in Elyria to Jimmie and Sue (Parker) Black.

Michael enjoyed spending time outside camping, fishing, and being in nature. A talented carpenter, who had a deep passion for woodworking, leaving behind a...

Jan 6, 2025

Candy L. Miller, 60, of Ashland, Ohio, passed away on January 6, 2025, at home. She was born on May 13, 1964, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Patricia (Jenkins) Meggitt and Gordon Meggitt Sr.

Candy loved her family, especially her grandchildren, she was a hard worker, who enjoyed gardening, flowers, and making floral arrangements for others....

Jan 6, 2025

Aaron P. Miller, 35, of Monroeville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, after years of a hard fought battle with PSC, and more recently cancer.  He was born on March 19, 1989, in Cleveland to Edward and Donna (Hart) Miller.  Aaron was a graduate of Norwalk High School.

A talented violinist, Aaron was concert master...

Jan 4, 2025

Joseph Donaldson, died on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 84, at his home under hospice care. A son of the late Joseph Viayra and Betty Lou Donaldson, Joe was born in Los Angeles, CA on Christmas Day in 1940.

Joe spent most of his life working on, repairing and rebuilding machines and heavy equipment....

Jan 4, 2025

Harold Dean Paramore, age 78, of Ashland, died on Saturday, January 04, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 24, 1946 on the family farm where he was raised, and graduated from New London High School in 1964. A veteran of the United States Army, he proudly served from 1966 to 1968...

Jan 3, 2025

Joyce Ilene Huestis, 90, of New London, died peacefully with her family by her side, on Friday, January 3, 2025, at UH Ashland Samaritan.  She was born on July 11, 1934, in Ney, Ohio; she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Gladys (Rose) Chase.  Joyce was a cancer survivor.

Joyce was a High School graduate...

Jan 2, 2025

William "Bill" Edward Spicer, 79, of Rochester, died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Mercy Allen Hospital. Born on July 13, 1945, in Sandusky, he was the son of the late Herman and Edna (nee Sommers) Spicer and spent his early years being raised by his aunt and uncle, the late Mary and Roy Wray. Bill grew up in the...

Jan 2, 2025

Phyllis Jean Mosher, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on January 2, 2025, at home in Wellington, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 15, 1940, in Hardy, Kentucky, to the late Lacy and Virginia Blackburn (nee Childers), Phyllis lived a life marked by devotion, service, and...

Jan 1, 2025

Virginia A. Moffit, age 96, of Norwalk, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Norwalk Memorial Home in Norwalk surrounded by her loving family. Born July 11, 1928 in Ashland, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Gray) Gardner. Virginia graduated from Savannah High School in 1946 and married Robert D. Moffit who preceded her in...

Jan 1, 2025

Gerald W. "Jerry" Gordon, 90, of Collins, Ohio, passed peacefully from this life to the next on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 8, 1934, in Elkins, WV, to the late Preston and Edith (Jordan) Gordon.

Jerry was a fun loving, ornery man who loved his family...

Dec 29, 2024

Ann M. (Murray) Keith, 100, of Wakeman, Ohio, died at Kingston Residence of Vermilion.  She was born on August 5, 1924, in Wakeman and lived there 80 years.  She spent 15 years in Norwalk, Ohio, and the last 6 years in Vermilion.  She worked for the U.S. Postal Service during WWII, the Wakeman Doctor's office, the Wakeman Bank, and...

Dec 27, 2024

Glen Leroy Wacker, 69, of Shelby, died Friday, December 27, 2024, at Ohio Health in Shelby. Born on May 20, 1955, in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Paul and Betty Jean (nee Thudium) Wacker. Glen attended Wellington High School and was in the first graduating class of the Lorain County JVS in 1973.

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