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Hazel  I White

Hazel I White

Feb 23, 2017

Monroeville, Ohio – Hazel I. White, 92, of Monroeville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 in her home. She was born February 11, 1925 in Lafollette, Tennessee, to the late Edward and Nellie (Noe) Davis, and came to this area in 1957 from Lafollette. Hazel was a former employee of the Fanny Farmer Candy Company, and enjoyed going to...

Sarah Grace "Sally" Potts

Sarah Grace "Sally" Potts

Feb 20, 2017

Sarah Grace "Sally" Potts passed away Monday after brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born in 1937 in Fitchville, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Nathan and was married for 62 years. Surviving kids are Jill (Mike) Marsh of New London, Brad (Margo) Potts of Medina, Judy Carrocci of New London and...

Helen Jean Mcclellan

Helen Jean Mcclellan

Feb 20, 2017

Helen Jean McClellan, 96, of Wellington, died Monday, February 20, 2017, at the Laurels of New London. Born on July 11, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Bertha (nee Wright) Beam. Helen was a lifelong resident of the Rochester and Wellington area. Helen worked for Carl's Diner and later for Poiners Grocery and retired from Pipe...

Thomas Dexter Ward

Thomas Dexter Ward

Feb 19, 2017

Thomas D. Ward, 70, of Nova, OH, passed away unexpectedly, without suffering on February 19, 2017 at University Hospital in Elyria, OH. He was surrounded by his loving family, friends and co-workers. He was born on November 16, 1946 in Louisa, Kentucky. Tom was raised on a farm in Norwalk, OH. On May 7, 1983 he met his soul mate,...

Leon Furcron

Leon Furcron

Feb 18, 2017

Leon Furcron passed away peacefully on February 18, 2017 while under Hospice care in Wellington Ohio. Leon was born on January 18, 1930 to Morris and Amy Furcron Sr. The fourth child of eight; Leon grew up in Wellington Ohio. He attended and graduated from Wellington High School where he excelled in academics, track and baseball. Leon was later drafted...

Kathy J Roby Pollard

Kathy J Roby Pollard

Feb 17, 2017

Willard, Ohio - Kathy J. Roby-Pollard, 59, a life-long area resident, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Toledo St. Vincent hospital after a sudden illness. Born May 17, 1957 in Lorain, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George and Sara (O'Bryon) Allgauer. She enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, which was rooting for the Cleveland Browns...

Patricia A. Kwiatkowski

Patricia A. Kwiatkowski

Feb 17, 2017

Patricia A. (nee Hatala) Kwiatkowski, of New London, passed away at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk on February 17, 2017. She was 90. She was born October 20, 1926 in Freedom, Ohio, daughter to the late Joseph and Anna Hatala. Patricia was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in New London. She will be remembered by her...

Donald H. Freehling

Donald H. Freehling

Feb 16, 2017

The Angels are holding his hands, his hands are holding our hearts. A Golden heart has stopped beating and hard-working hands were put to rest. In memory of a life so beautifully lived, a heart so deeply loved. The ultimate family man, he was devoted to his wife and best friend of sixty-three years Alice. He was cherished and admired...

Donald Davidson

Donald Davidson

Feb 15, 2017

Donald A. Davidson, 101, a lifelong resident of Rochester Township, passed away after a brief illness on February 15, 2017. Donald was a retired farmer. He worked at the family saw mill alongside his father George Davidson. Donald's family had been members of the Rochester Community since the 1800's. He was also a truck driver for several companies which included...

William Robert Tegtmeyer

William Robert Tegtmeyer

Feb 15, 2017

Norton-Eastman Funeral Home 440-647-3132 William R. Tegtmeyer, 89, of Venice, Florida and formerly of Wellington, died February 15, 2017. Born in Weymouth on May 19, 1927 to the late Edward T. and Matilda (nee Brand) Tegtmeyer, William was a 1945 graduate of Wellington High School. Following graduation, he served in the Army from 1945 to 1947 and was stationed in...

Donald A “Franklin D ” Schrauf

Donald A “Franklin D ” Schrauf

Feb 14, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Donald A. "Franklin D." Schrauf, 76, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, Ohio. He was born June 18, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Evelyn (Drews) Schrauf. Don came to this area in 1969 from Lima, Ohio. He was a 30 year employee of the Ohio...

Donald  A Schrauf

Donald A Schrauf

Feb 14, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Donald A. Schrauf, 76, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2017 in Fisher-Titus Medical Center. Friends may call on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 Noon in Walker Funeral Home, 98 West Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio. Norwalk Elks Lodge #730 will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice...

Clifton "Tony" Lewis

Clifton "Tony" Lewis

Feb 13, 2017

Clifton "Tony" Lewis, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Laurels of New London. He was 73. Tony was born June 13, 1943 in West Hamlin, West Virginia; he was the son of the late Winford and Mary (Hoskinson) Lewis. He moved to Ohio in 1957 and attended South Central High School. He served in the United States Army...

Norma  J Wise

Norma J Wise

Feb 13, 2017

Norwalk, Ohio - Norma J. Wise, 70, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 in her home. She was born June 15, 1946 in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Herman J. and Justine L. (Swartz) Wise, and was a lifelong area resident. Norma was a former employee of Norwalk Truck Lines, the Norwalk Clinic, and was currently employed...

Cody Mathew Wallace

Cody Mathew Wallace

Feb 12, 2017

Cody Mathew Wallace, 21, of New London, died Sunday, February 12, 2017. Born on July 31, 1995 in Elyria, Cody was the son of Greg Wallace and Tonya Frame. He was a lifelong resident of the Wellington and Spencer area and attended the Medina County JVS. Cody had been working for Forest City Technologies and was just coming up on...

Orville Dean Nance

Orville Dean Nance

Feb 10, 2017

Orville Dean Nance, 78, of Wellington, died Friday, February 10, 2017 at University Hospital EMH in Elyria. Born on June 29, 1938 in Estill KY, he was the son of the late Eugene and Opal (nee Owsley) Nance. Orville and his family moved to Wellington when he was 14 and he graduated from Wellington High School in 1958. Orville worked...

Jake Hartman

Jake Hartman

Feb 9, 2017

Jake Hartman passed away at the early age of 32 at home. He was an awesome man, a star, and a friend to everyone. He was an incredible welder and fabricator. He was an artist in many ways. Jake lived life to the fullest every day and brought laughter to everyone. He had a fantastic memory and always shared stories...

Thomas Linville "Tl" Clemons

Thomas Linville "Tl" Clemons

Feb 8, 2017

Thomas Linville "TL" Clemons passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Meadow Grove Transitional Care in Grove City, Ohio. He was 82. TL was born June 19, 1934 in Salyersville, Kentucky. He was the son of Woodrow and Dosha (Risner) Clemons. At age 7 his family moved from Kentucky to Huron County, Ohio. TL has resided on his family's farm...

Gary  A Roth

Gary A Roth

Feb 8, 2017

Mansfield, Ohio - Gary A. Roth 65, of Mansfield, Ohio, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in Mansfield Memorial Home, after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born March 21, 1951 in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Norbert G. and Marjorie (Hipp) Roth. Gary was a 1969 graduate of St. Paul High School,...

James  O Parsons

James O Parsons

Feb 8, 2017

Sandusky, Ohio - James O. Parsons, 79, of Sandusky, Ohio, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in the Concord Care Center, Sandusky, Ohio. He was born January 25, 1938 in Lorain, Ohio, and was adopted by Carl and Loretta Parsons. Jim known to most as JP was the former owner of J.P. Auto Parts, Jim...

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