Obituaries

May 13, 2025

Betty Jane Cady (née Sellinger), age 96, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Westerville, Ohio. Born on April 12, 1929, in Norwalk, Ohio, she lived a long and fulfilling life marked by devotion to her family.

While living in Norwalk, Ohio, Betty worked at the Norwalk Junior High School where she was loved by the...

May 12, 2025

Julia C. Swiger, age 83, of Ashland died on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Majora Lane Center in Millersburg. Born October 25, 1941, in Rome, Georgia, she was the daughter of James Riley and Inez (Claudus) Patterson. Julia graduated from Elyria High School in 1960.

Crafting was one of Julia's favorite pastimes and she made many beautiful...

May 11, 2025

Nena Mary Smith passed away peacefully at home on May 11th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 27th, 1953, in Cumberland, Maryland to John T. Holtz and Jean A. Holtz.

She was a graduate of Norwalk High School class of 1972. On May 5th, 1973, Nena married...

May 11, 2025

Nannette Marie Bilton, age 80, of Norwalk, died on May 11, 2025 at Norwalk Memorial Home surrounded by her loving family. Born April 23, 1945 in New London, she was the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Robinson) Martin. Nannette graduated from new London High School in 1963 and would work for Kent Sporting Goods, Thomas Apparel, Green Circle Growers,...

May 9, 2025

Joyce Neubacher (73) of North Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully Friday, May 9, 2025 in Port Clinton, Ohio.  She was born April 23, 1952 in Lima to the late Virginia (Howe) and James Fullenkamp. Joyce was a graduate of Bucyrus High School, class of 1970. She lived in Alaska for 28 years, enjoyed camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, canning,...

May 9, 2025

William Lee Duta, 75, of Wellington, passed away under hospice care on Friday, May 9, 2025,  surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 18, 1950, in Cleveland, Bill grew up in Brooklyn and graduated in 1968 from Brooklyn High School. From 1971 to 1973, Bill proudly served his county in the U.S. Army. During his military service he...

May 9, 2025

Ida Mae Shultz, age 90, of Greenwich, died on Friday, May 9, 2025, at University Samaritan Hospital of Ashland. Born in West Virginia on August 15, 1934, to the late Aubrey J. and Lura (Shepherd) Warner, she was a 1953 graduate of Upshur High School in Buckhannon, WV. Ida Mae married Marvin L. Shultz on June 4, 1954, and...

May 7, 2025

Nancy B. (Timman) Mason, 83, formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, died on May 7, 2025, at Concord Care and Rehabilitation Center in Sandusky, Ohio.  She was born on May 9, 1942, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Earl Timman and Grace (Goodsite).  She was also raised by Edwin Zimmerman and attended Norwalk High School.

Nancy enjoyed music and...

May 5, 2025

Richard "Rick" M. Wood, age 62, of New London passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 5, 2025. Born October 23, 1962 in Berea, Ohio, he was the son of Richard Anthony and Dorothy A. (Mariano) Wood. Rick earned an associates degree in automotive technology and enjoyed working on cars for many years.

A true outdoorsman, Rick enjoyed...

May 4, 2025

Sue, as she liked to be called, Our Loving Mother passed away peacefully at age 85, on May 4, 2025, due to heart and stomach complications. Born Susan Ellen Stearns to Charles Harold Stearns and Helen Ash Stearns on April 27, 1940, in Washington, D.C.

She grew up in Syracuse, New York, where she graduated high school....

May 1, 2025

Mary J. (Szymanski) White, 68, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on May 1, 2025, with her husband holding her hand. She was born on December 28, 1956, in Wayne, Michigan, to the late Walter and Frances (Marszalek) Szymanski. She grew up in Roseville, Michigan before later moving to Norwalk.

Mary loved her family and cherished time with...

Apr 29, 2025

Judith "Judy K." Verhovec, 52, of Willard died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her residence.  She was born June 6, 1972, in Willard.  Judy was a graduate of Willard High School and was STNA in home health and worked at several industries in the area over the years.  She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church in Willard, enjoyed...

Apr 28, 2025

Janice E. Focht-Wicks, 54, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away on April 28, 2025, at her home.  She was born on December 5. 1970, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Virginia (Wolcott) and William Focht.  She graduated from New London High School in 1989.

Janice was known for her boisterous laugh, giving nature, and love of her family. ...

Apr 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Bruce C. Bradstock

August 23, 1941 – April 28, 2025

Bruce Charles Bradstock, 83, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on April 28, 2025 after a long illness.

Born on August 23, 1941, in Lodi, Ohio, Bruce was the son of the late Merle and Nada(Moore)...

Apr 28, 2025

Richard M. Raab, 81, of Wellington, died Monday, April 28, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family. Born on February 6, 1944, he was the son of the late Earl and Mary Raab. Richard was a lifelong Wellington resident and a 1962 graduate of Wellington High School.

Richard proudly served in the United States Army during the...

Apr 27, 2025

James Barton Talbott, Sr., age 82, of New London, died on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Gaymont Nursing Home in Norwalk surrounded by his loving family. Born August 20, 1942 in Troy, West Virginia he was the son of John and Nellie Virginia Hope (Barton) Talbott. James grew up in Weston, West Virginia and later moved to Ohio. He...

Apr 27, 2025

Jean M. (Bertsch) Keller, 92, died peacefully Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Stein Hospice.

Jean was born on August 6, 1932, in Bellevue, Ohio, and was a lifelong Bellevue and Norwalk area resident. After her school years at Thompson in Bellevue, Jean worked at the General Electric plant in Bellevue and was a secretary/bookkeeper for her husband's...

Apr 27, 2025

John E. Chronister, 87, of Shiloh, OH died on Sunday, April 27, 2025, with his loving family by his side.  John was born on August 3, 1937, in Richland County, Ohio and remained in the area his entire life.  He was the son of the late Stanley E. and Mildred (Spriggins) Chronister. John was a 1955 graduate of Savannah...

Apr 25, 2025

Brad L Mason encountered the warm embrace of his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7:49 pm. Surrounding his hospital bed was his wife, two daughters, and his son in-laws. Brad was 67 years old.

He was born and raised in Norwalk, Ohio, graduated from Norwalk High School and played in the 1974 State Football...

Apr 24, 2025

Ricky J. Freeman, 68, of Greenwich, passed away on April 24, 2025 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. Ricky was born on July, 22, 1956 to the late, Edward and Polly (Whitaker) Freeman.

Ricky is survived by his siblings, Linda White, Jim Freeman, Don (Lynn) Freeman, and Kathy (Gary) Westfall; and many nieces and nephews.

He was...