John D. Kinter
Jun 4, 2016
John D. Kinter, 73, of Nova passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 4, 2016 at his home. John was born on January 2, 1943 in Wellington to the late Francis Roger and Marietta (nee Youngless) Kinter. He served his country with the U.S. Army, was stationed in Korea, and was a part of the 227th Assault Helicopter Battalion. John...
Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Murdock
May 30, 2016
Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Murdock, age 73, of Wakeman, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 30, 2016. Born January 19, 1943 in Wakeman, to the late Calvert C. Canfield III and Mary Louise (nee Barlow) Canfield, she graduated from high school at Southern Seminary in Virginia and later received her Bachelor's degree in Home...
David K Kovach
May 29, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - David K. Kovach, 62, of Norwalk, Ohio, was taken by God, May 29, 2016 after a battle with brain cancer at Cleveland Clinic, surrounded his loving family. He was born August 17, 1953 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Martin K. and Thelma M. (Ott) Kovach, and was a lifelong area resident. David was a 1971 graduate...
Evelyn Jean Reilly
May 28, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Evelyn Jean (Willis) Reilly, 97, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children on Saturday, May 28, 2016. She was born February 25, 1919 to Florence and Leon Willis in Bronson Township. She married Robert Reilly on May 9, 1942, and together they raised seven children on the family farm. Evelyn was a 1936 graduate...
Josephine Alice Johnson
May 28, 2016
Josephine Alice Johnson, 93, formerly of Wellington, died on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 27, 1923 in Akron to the late Paul and Pearl (nee Samson) Witherow and was a graduate of Coventry High School. Josephine was active in her community; she a member of the Wellington First United Methodist...
Laura Elizabeth Sooy
May 24, 2016
Laura Elizabeth Sooy, 87, of Brighton, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at St. John Medical Center. A daughter of the late Forrest and Lena (nee Coates) Matcham, Laura was born on February 13, 1929. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1948. Laura began working at A&P as a grocery clerk when she was 16 years old. She was employed...
Woodrow E. "Woody" Lewis
May 22, 2016
Woodrow E. "Woody" Lewis, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 22, 2016. He was born Dec. 26, 1931 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Clyde and Goldie (nee Conn) Lewis. He later moved to Wellington, Ohio in 1947. Woody had lived in the area since that time. He married his loving wife Emma Jean (nee Shepherd)...
Richard E. Reed
May 20, 2016
Richard E. (Dick) Reed, 89, of Elyria, passed away after a long illness on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Lifecare Center of Elyria. He was born on March 21, 1927 in Sullivan, Ohio to the late Harry and Pauline (nee Park) Reed. Richard was a 1945 graduate of Wellington High School where he participated in varsity sports and was...
Gary A. Polachek
May 20, 2016
Eastman Funeral Home 419.929.3781 Gary A. Polachek, 59, of Greenwich, passed on to be with the Lord on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Gary was a kind and caring person who was always willing to lend a hand. He had many close friends and relatives and will be sadly missed by all who...
Preston Dennis Golding
May 20, 2016
Eastman Funeral Home 419-929-3781 Preston Dennis Golding, age 60, died Friday, May 20, 2016 at Shelby Pointe Nursing Home in Shelby, Ohio. He was born on November 9, 1955 the son of the late Preston Palmer and Jean "Betty" (nee McConnell) Golding. Preston was an accomplished roller dance skater, chef and musician. He was a talented pianist and drummer, and...
Joshua Russell Byers
May 19, 2016
Joshua Russell Byers died Thursday, May 19, 2016 at MetroHealth in Cleveland. On October 8, 1998 Josh was born in Cleveland at MetroHealth to Scott and Heidi (nee Spiegelberg) Byers. Josh was a Junior at Wellington High School. A smart kid, he excelled at academics and was proud to be an Honors Student. He played football in Junior High but...
Sandra J Garner
May 19, 2016
Newark, Ohio - Sandra J. Garner, 73, passed away peacefully, in her home, with her family by her side, on Thursday, May 19, 2016. She was born to the late Wanda L. and Harold Valentine in Cambridge, Ohio. Sandra worked for many years with her husband as a secretary in the Real Estate and Auction business. She enjoyed, most of...
Charles "Chuck" Coffman
May 16, 2016
Charles "Chuck" Coffman, 67, of Greenwich, fought the good fight, kept the faith, and finished his race on May 16, 2016 at Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights. Chuck was born September 1, 1948 to the late John and Fern (nee Hopkins) Coffman. He spent most of his life in the Greenwich area and graduated from South Central High School. Chuck...
Ricky David Glascoe
May 15, 2016
Ricky David Glascoe, 59, of Kipton, died Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his home after a long illness. He was born on November 14, 1956 in Amherst to the late Richard and Helen (nee Scott) Glascoe. Ricky grew up in Lorain and then moved with his parents to the Grafton area. He attended Midview High School. Ricky moved again with...
Mary Beth Derikito
May 12, 2016
Mary Beth (nee Stearns) Derikito, 78, of Huntington, passed away at the Elms Nursing Home on Wednesday, May 12, 2016. She was born on June 11, 1937 in Elyria to the late Newton W. and Merel (nee Leesberg) Stearns. Mary Beth graduated from Lakewood High School in 1955 and went on to attend Nursing School. Mary Beth lived in West...
Ruth Cowie
May 11, 2016
Ruth (nee Riebe) Cowie, 97, was received at Heaven's Gates, May 11, 2016. Born in 1918, She lived through many hardships and joys. Raised 6 children, was a faithful member of the Rochester United Methodist Church, active in the United Methodist Women's group, served as treasure of the auxiliary of the Rochester Volunteer Fire Dep. for many years. Ruth was...
James G Meisler Sr
May 11, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - James G. Meisler, Sr., 96, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Wednesday evening, May 11, 2016 in the Norwalk Memorial Home. He was born January 11, 1920 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Otto H. and Mary O. (Holland) Meisler.
Jim worked at Norwalk Furniture before going into the U.S. Army on December 2, 1942....
Shirley Lehan
May 11, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Shirley Jean (Price) Lehan, 91, of Swanton, Ohio, a former resident of Norwalk, Ohio, for 43 years, passed away Wednesday evening, May 11, 2016 in Swanton Valley Center. She was born April 2, 1925 in Davenport, Iowa, to the late Dewey M. and Mary C. (Landers) Price. Shirley was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Norwalk,...
Mary Ellen Sanders
May 11, 2016
Mary Ellen Sanders was born on January 9, 1926 in Erie, PA, to Earl and Evelyn Hanson. She had two other siblings. Mary graduated from Greenwich High School in 1944. She moved to Washington DC and went to work at the Pentagon in the aerial maps department during World War II. After the war was over she returned to Greenwich...
Clifford E Smith
May 10, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Clifford E. Smith, 80, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, Ohio. He was born January 29, 1936 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Leon and Verna T. (Bick) Smith and was a lifelong area resident. Cliff was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He retired in...
