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Marjorie H Zika
Oct 5, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Marjorie H. Zika, 93, of Norwalk, Ohio, went to heaven Wednesday morning, October 5, 2016, in Fisher Titus Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1923 in Huron, Ohio, to the late Emil J. and Helen A. (Wasily) Winkler. Marjorie was former owner of Marjorie's Beauty Shop in Huron, Ohio for 15 years, was a Real Estate...
Gary Duane Wacker
Oct 4, 2016
Gary Duane Wacker, 72, of Huntington, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Mercy New Life Hospice. Born on June 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Herbert and Ruby (nee Krugman) Wacker. Gary was a lifelong resident of Huntington Township and a graduate of Black River High School. A machinist by trade, Gary worked for Rockwell, Cleveland Steel...
Betty June Fitzpatrick Stevens
Oct 4, 2016
Betty June Fitzpatrick Stevens, 87, died on October 4th, 2016 in Eustis, Florida. She met her husband, Wesley M. Stevens through his future sister-in-law upon his return from the military. Together they raised four children and shared 69 perfect years together. They moved to south Florida in the late 1960's for work and then moved to central Florida in the...
Janice M. Chisholm
Oct 3, 2016
Janice M. Chisholm died at Stein Hospice Care Center on October 3, 2016 in Sandusky at the age of 98. Janice is survived by her children, Mary (Roger) Harmon, Charrlee Richtarsic and Kathie (Roger) Williams; 15 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mary (nee Cupit) Miller; first husband,...
Paul Edward Hicks
Oct 1, 2016
Paul Edward Hicks, 61, of Greenwich, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at his home. Born on July 18, 1955 in Willard to the late Clifford and Bertha (nee Hughes) Hicks, he was a 1974 graduate of Willard High School. On August 12, 1978 he married Renee Albert in Greenwich. Paul has lived in Greenwich most of his adult life. Paul...
Judith Rose Shaw
Sep 30, 2016
Judith Rose Shaw, 79, of Sullivan, died Friday, September 30, 2016 under the care of the Hospice of North Central Ohio. Born on July 31, 1937, in Elyria, She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lillian (nee Rising) Flood. Judi was a graduate of Elyria High School and moved to the Sullivan area in adulthood. Judi worked at...
Gerald "Jerry" Shepherd
Sep 29, 2016
Gerald "Jerry" Shepherd, 71, a lifelong Greenwich, resident, died Thursday, September 29, 2016. Born on April 24, 1945 in Greenwich, he was the son of the late Chester and Bessie Shepherd. Jerry was a member of the first graduating class from South Central High School, the class of 1963. Jerry worked for Akron Standard Mold for several years. He was...
Judy M. Pullin
Sep 25, 2016
Judy M. Pullin, age 69, of New London, passed away unexpectedly September 25, 2016 as a result of a car accident. She was born January 19, 1947 in Lexington, Kentucky, daughter of the late Robert and Clara (nee Strohmier) Hogan. Judy was a 1965 graduate of Marysville High School. Her graduating class was very close and had made it a...
Adaline Mae Birchfield
Sep 25, 2016
Adaline Mae Birchfield, infant daughter of Douglas and Megan (nee Jordan) Birchfield, was stillborn on September 25, 2016. In addition to her parents, she will be remembered by her older sister Charlotte, twin sister Amelia, grandparents Delmer and Linda Birchfield and Sandy Jordan. Adaline was preceded in death by her grandfather Kevin Jordan. A private family burial will take place...
Stephen "Steve" Sanders
Sep 25, 2016
Stephen "Steve" Sanders died peacefully in his home on September 25, 2016 in Wakeman, OH at the age of 67. Steve is survived by his wife Joanne Sanders, son Aaron Sanders, daughter Laura Gulbransen, and grandchildren Heidi Gonzales, Hailey Gulbransen, and Evan Cantrell. Steve was born on August 19, 1949 in Willard, OH to Phillis Carnahan and William Sanders. He...
Ralph Stephen Smugala
Sep 23, 2016
Ralph Stephen Smugala, 60, of Huntington Twp, died Friday, September 23, 2016. Born on November 20, 1955, he was the son of the late Edward and EIleen (nee Balmer) Smugala and was a graduate of Lorain High. Ralph worked as a pipe fitter for Malace HR and worked at the GM plant in Brookpark. He had previously worked for the...
Nona Robbins Funk
Sep 22, 2016
Preceded in death by mother, Anna Robbins, father, Fred Robbins, sister, Doris Bartley; brothers, Don and Carl Robbins; husband, Gene Funk; daughter, Ann Robbins; son, Gene (Sonny) Funk; granddaughter, Erin Staschke and son-in-law, Scott Staschke. Survived by daughters, Sally Staschke and Nancy (Frank) Metzler; sons, Steve (Joan) Funk and Tom (Becky) Funk; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren;...
Mary Kluding
Sep 19, 2016
Mary Kluding, 94, Norwalk, passed away at Gaymont Nursing Center in Norwalk on September 19, 2016. She was born on June 22, 1922 in McCutchenville, Ohio, daughter to the late Webb and Mary (Sullivan) Hester. Mary was a lifelong resident of Huron County. She graduated from Norwalk High School and was a cheerleader. Mary worked at Fanny Farmer for 30...
Iva C Ash
Sep 19, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Iva C. Ash, 91, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016, in Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born February 11, 1925, to the late Eric W. and Neva L. (Montry) Bahr, in New York City, New York, and lived most of her life in North Bergen, New Jersey. Iva was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church...
Edna Myrtle Hinze
Sep 19, 2016
Edna Myrtle Hinze, age 86, of New London, Ohio died Monday, September 19, 2016 at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. She was born August 20, 1930 in Waverly, Ohio to the late Green and Sarah (nee McCleary) Conley. She was a member of the New London First Baptist Church and had retired from Vampco Metal Products in Columbus, Ohio...
Heath Michael Mohrman
Sep 18, 2016
Heath Mohrman, 48 of Wellington, OH passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2016. Heath was a 1986 graduate of Wellington High School and a 1991 graduate of Cleveland State University. While at Wellington, he was a standout in football and wrestling. He made the 1st team All Ohio Football Team and was a two-time state qualifier in wrestling, placing 3rd...
William J. "Bill" Spoerr
Sep 17, 2016
William J. "Bill" Spoerr, 65, the son of Jeanne (nee Wisler) and the late Willard Spoerr, was born on October 20, 1950 in Norwalk; he was a lifelong resident of Clarksfield Twp and passed away at his home this past week from natural causes. Bill Graduated from New London High School in 1968 and had worked for Whirlaway in Wellington....
Gary A. Burt
Sep 15, 2016
Gary A. Burt, 74, of New London, passed away unexpectedly September 15, 2016. He was born January 17, 1942 to the late Leonard and Doris (nee Reed) Burt in Norwalk. Gary grew up farming and had hauled livestock for about 30 years. He enjoyed restoring John Deere tractors and had a collection of antique tractors until he was in his...
Dennis Hickey
Sep 14, 2016
Dennis Hickey, age 88, of Ashland passed away at Brethren Care in Ashland on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Born June 10, 1928 in Berea, to the late Thomas and Helen (nee Schoenherr) Hickey, he graduated from Ruggles-Troy School in 1947. After graduation, Dennis married Laura nee Steffen on June 26, 1947. They shared 69 years together. Dennis had owned Polk...
Clara M Weisenberger
Sep 14, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Clara M. Weisenberger, 79, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, September 14, 2016 in Fisher-Titus Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1937 in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Vernon A. and Eleanor (Steiber) Dann Sr., and was a lifelong area resident. Clara attended St. Paul Catholic Schools, and was a member of St. Paul Catholic...
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