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Billy  A Scoggins

Billy A Scoggins

Jul 13, 2016

Monroeville, Ohio - Billy A. Scoggins, 62, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born June 22, 1954, to the late William R. and Wanice (Poor) Scoggins, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and was employed as a truck driver by Morrow's Trucking in Monroeville, Ohio. Billy enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, working on...

Valerie Steele- Schmitz

Valerie Steele- Schmitz

Jul 13, 2016

Valerie Steele-Schmitz, age 59, of Homerville died July 13, 2016. Valerie was born November 13, 1956 at Elyria Memorial Hospital, Elyria, Ohio to Ralph and Margaret Steele of Homerville, Ohio. She married David Schmitz December 30, 2008. Valerie enjoyed the farm life and was especially happy when riding and caring for her horses. She is survived by her husband, David...

Thomas Jospeh Yourich

Thomas Jospeh Yourich

Jul 10, 2016

Thomas Joseph Yourich, 90, of Wellington, died Sunday, July 10, 2016, at his home surrounded by family. Born on April 7, 1926 in Windber, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (nee Purbilla) Yourich. Thomas spent his childhood in PA before joining and proudly serving in the United States Navy. In the early 50's Thomas resettled...

Matthew "Matt" Long

Matthew "Matt" Long

Jul 9, 2016

Matthew "Matt" Long, 31 , of Wellington, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in his sleep from unknown causes. Born May 31, 1985, Matt was a 2003 graduate of Wellington High School, where he was a dedicated student and athlete. Matt currently worked for the Lake Erie Crushers. He loved working with local little leagues and seeing how happy...

Harold S. Wilcox

Harold S. Wilcox

Jul 8, 2016

Eastman Funeral Home 419.929.3781 Harold S. Wilcox, 86, of Barberton, passed away early Friday morning, July 8, 2016 at Akron General Visiting Nurse Service Hospice Care. Harold was born May 10, 1930 in New London, to the late Fred and Agnes (nee Lindenman) Wilcox. He was a graduate of New London High School. Harold proudly served in the U.S. Air...

Jeanne  Elizabeth Hill

Jeanne Elizabeth Hill

Jul 8, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - Jeanne Elizabeth Hill, 94, passed away July 8, 2016 at Norwalk Memorial Home after a brief illness. Jeanne was born on October 17, 1921 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Edward and Alma (Grismer) Powers. She graduated from the James E. Cole High School in 1939 as the Salutatorian. The school returned to being Norwalk High School...

Scott  D Eggleston

Scott D Eggleston

Jul 8, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - Scott D. Eggleston, 61, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 in Fisher Titus Medical Center. He was born June 19, 1955 in Washington, Indiana, to the late Robert L. and Carole J. (Warner) Eggleston, and came to this area in 1986 from Warsaw, Indiana. Scott was a member of Eagles Aerie #711, Norwalk, Ohio....

Pastor Alice Elmquist

Pastor Alice Elmquist

Jul 7, 2016

Pastor Alice Elmquist, former Pastor of the Brighton and Rochester United Methodist Churches will be lovingly remembered Thursday, August 4th, at 1:00 p.m., at the Brighton UMC, 51011 State Rt 18, Wellington, OH 44090. On July 7, 2016, in Long Beach, CA Alice's heart could not overcome the weariness of Lupus. Alice Marie Elmquist was born Alice Marie Steward on...

Donald William Robertson

Donald William Robertson

Jul 6, 2016

Donald W. Robertson, age 75, of Nova, died Wednesday afternoon, July 6, 2016 at his daughter's home after a lengthy illness. He was born May 6, 1941 in New London, Ohio. He had lived all his life in the Nova area. Donnie was a 1959 graduate of Ruggles-Troy. He retired from ODOT where he was employed for 20+ years. Donnie...

Bernard W. "Butch" Hunter, Jr

Bernard W. "Butch" Hunter, Jr

Jul 5, 2016

Bernard W "Butch" Hunter Jr,74 of Wellington, went home to be with the Lord, July 5, 2016. He was born on December 23, 1941 in Windber PA to Bernard Sr and Dorothy (nee Novatsyk) Hunter. He was one of 12 children. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 43 years, Renae (nee Yourich); his children William, Terry...

Phillip Grant Moody

Phillip Grant Moody

Jul 5, 2016

Phillip Grant Moody, 54, of Elyria, died Tuesday, July 05, 2016, at University Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1962 in Oberlin to the late Elvin Clifford and Janice (nee Lindsay) Moody. Phillip lived most of his life in the Wellington area and was a graduate of Wellington High School. Phillip enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and walking with...

George Douglas Flury

George Douglas Flury

Jul 4, 2016

George Douglas Flury, age 78, of Nova, passed away at Samaritan Regional Health System in Ashland on Monday, July 4, 2016. He was born on June 28, 1938 at his family's home in Columbia Station, Ohio, and later moved to the Nova area. George was a master carpenter and worked at Westview Lumber in Olmstead Falls. He and his wife...

Irene  H Hansberger

Irene H Hansberger

Jul 4, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - Irene H. Hansberger, 85, of Norwalk, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 4, 2016. She was born June 12, 1931 in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Norman and Loretta (Ackerman) Simon, and was a lifelong area resident. Irene was a 1949 graduate of St. Paul High School, and was a former member of the...

Dorothy G. Rucker

Dorothy G. Rucker

Jul 1, 2016

Dorothy Gertrude Rucker, affectionately known to many as "Ma Rucker," passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016. She was born in Pittsboro, North Carolina on June 17, 1927 to the late Edmond and Eulah (nee Baldwin) Snipes. Dorothy attended high school in North Carolina of which she graduated at the age of 15. She went on to attend North Carolina...

Rose Ray

Rose Ray

Jun 29, 2016

EASTMAN FUNERAL HOME 419-929-3781 Rose Ray, 74, of Greenwich, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born January 10, 1942 in Lodi, Ohio, daughter of the late Andrew and Nancy (Norris) Hiltbrunner. Rose had lived most of her life in the Greenwich area. She had worked at Suhr Kitchens in Norwalk and retired from Kent...

Arthur J. "Bud" Needles, Jr

Arthur J. "Bud" Needles, Jr

Jun 28, 2016

Arthur J. "Bud" Needles, Jr., passed away at University Hospitals in Cleveland on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. He was 86. Born July 15, 1929 in Windham, Ohio, to the late Arthur J. Needles, Sr. and Mable (nee Coakley) Needles. He moved to northern Ohio at the age of 16 and resided in Wakeman for 50 years. In 2004 Arthur moved...

Shirley  A Sipp

Shirley A Sipp

Jun 26, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - Shirley A. Sipp, 79, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Walker Funeral Home, 98 West Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements. Send Condolences

Dorothy Hellen Godfrey

Dorothy Hellen Godfrey

Jun 25, 2016

Dorothy Hellen Godfrey, 93, formerly of Nova, died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at The Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ashland. She was born on August 8, 1922 in Toomsboro, GA, to the late Joseph and Rose (nee Novak) Zbasnik. As a child Dorothy's family moved to the Cleveland area and she later moved to Spencer and then to Nova. During...

Agnes Jean Johannsen

Agnes Jean Johannsen

Jun 23, 2016

Agnes Jean Johannsen, 75, a lifelong resident of Wellington, died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at home. She was born on July 24, 1940 in Lorain to the late James and Stephanie (nee Horinek) Lasky, and was a 1958 graduate of Wellington High School Agnes retired from Green Circle Growers after 30 years, working in nearly every department. She proudly served...

Carolyn M. Buskey

Carolyn M. Buskey

Jun 23, 2016

Carolyn M. "Lyn" Buskey, 75, of Norwalk, formerly of Greenwich, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Gaymont Nursing Center in Norwalk. She was born on December 3, 1940 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Lyn was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and loved to play Bingo. She is survived by her sister, Lois (Jack Haggis) Murray of Middletown, Rhode Island; brother, Robert...

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