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Sandra L Ward
Aug 9, 2016
Fremont, Ohio - Sandra L. Ward, 69, of Fremont, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in her son's home in Plymouth, Ohio. She was born July 10, 1947 in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late James and Beulah (Benner) Sanders. Sandra was raised in Norwalk, Ohio, and moved to Clyde, Ohio, in 1990 from Huron, Ohio. She attended Norwalk High...
Charles "Chucky" Etzwiler
Aug 8, 2016
EASTMAN FUNERAL HOME 419-929-3781 Charles "Chucky" Etzwiler, 51, of Willard, died August 8, 2016. He graduated from South Central High School, Greenwich. Chucky lived in New London and Willard. Survived by friends and care givers. Preceded in death by his mother, Judy Etzwiler. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service, Friday, August 12 at Eastman Funeral...
Fred W. Copsey
Aug 8, 2016
Fred W. Copsey, age 88, died at Ohio Veterans Home on Aug. 8, 2016, following a two-year illness. Born March 3, 1928, in Olena to Katie L. (Miller) and Arthur Copsey, Fred was raised on a farm before serving in the Army and Air Force. On March 6, 1948, he married Dorothy Moffit. Fred lived in Ruggles most of his...
Charles W. Timbs
Aug 6, 2016
Charles W. Timbs, 96, of Norwalk and formerly of Wakeman, died Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Norwalk Memorial Home. Born in Norwalk on February 23, 1920 to the late George Edwin and Bertha (nee Crawford) Timbs, Charles was a resident of the Wakeman and New London areas for most of his life. Charles was a dairy farmer for many years...
Jerry Bohland
Aug 5, 2016
Jerry Bohland, of Nova, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly August 5, 2016. In his 67 years he touched the lives of many. He was born February 25, 1949, to Andrew Bohland and Anna Smith Bohland as a twin (15 minutes apart from his brother Terry) in New London, Ohio. He served in the US Army Reserve and had worked various jobs...
Raymond L Cole
Aug 4, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Raymond L. Cole, 91, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016, in Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born May 15,1925 in Wakeman, Ohio, to the late Frank E. and Lizzie J. (Austin) Cole, and was a lifelong area resident. Ray was a 1943 graduate of Norwalk High School, and was a veteran of the U.S....
Dennis V Corbin
Aug 4, 2016
Huron, Ohio - Dennis V. Corbin, 60, of Huron, Ohio, went to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, August 4, 2016, in his home. He was born August 30, 1955 in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Theodore M. and Kathleen A. (Smith) Corbin, and was a lifelong area resident. Dennis was a member of Mt. Harvest Church of God,...
Bill Wireman
Aug 2, 2016
Eastman Funeral Home 419.929.3781 Bill Wireman, 74, of New London, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Laurels of New London. He was born September 22, 1941 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to the late Charlie and Gracie (Baldridge) Wireman. Bill loved God and attending church, he especially enjoyed taking his kids. He was a member of Ripley Chapel in Greenwich....
Harlon K Jennings
Aug 2, 2016
Ashland, Ohio - Harlon K. Jennings, 91, of Ashland, Ohio, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, August 2, 2016 in his home in Belmont Care Village. He was born March 20, 1925 in Fitchville, Ohio, to the late Glenn and Leda R. (Kilper) Jennings. Harlon was a 1943 graduate of New London High School and a 1948...
Pauline H. Pickering Orchard
Aug 2, 2016
Pauline H. Pickering Orchard, 97, of Lima, died Tuesday morning, August 2, 2016 at Primrose Retirement Community. Born on October 21, 1918 in Spencerville to the late Vernon and Ruth (nee Walther) Hager, Pauline grew up in the Lima area and was a graduate of Lima High School. Pauline worked for Westinghouse in Lima during the war. In October of...
Hugh J Schimpff
Aug 1, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Hugh J. Schimpff, 69, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away August 1, 2016. Survived by his son, Shane Schimpff of Willard, Ohio, by daughter, Tracey DeLong of Little Rock, Arkansas, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and by brothers, Rick and Dan. Per his wishes there will be no calling hours or service. Psalm 18:28 "You, Lord, keep my...
Bernice Marie Shepard
Jul 27, 2016
Bernice Marie Shepard, 95, of Venice FL and formerly of Wellington, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Born on May 22, 1921 in Penfield, Bernice was the daughter of the late Glen and Wilda (nee Nichols) Richmond. She was a lifelong Wellington resident and a 1939 graduate of Wellington High School. Bernice was an active member of the First United Methodist...
Eugene F Mack
Jul 26, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Eugene F. Mack, 95, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, July 26, 2016 in the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky, Ohio. He was born July 17, 1921 in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Raymond H. and Irene M. (Holt) Mack and was a lifelong area resident. Gene was a 1939 graduate of St. Paul High School, and...
Vera “Jean” Dussing
Jul 22, 2016
Dayville, Connecticut - Vera "Jean" Dussing, 92, of Dayville, Connecticut, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, departed on her journey to Heaven peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2016, with her family at her side. Jean was born in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania, as a premature baby, June 5, 1924. She was raised on the farm she loved with her extended family. She moved...
Bruce Alan Browand
Jul 22, 2016
Bruce Alan Browand, 34, of Wellington, died July 22, 2016. He was a born on December 29, 1981 in Oberlin to Dennis and Rhonda (nee Swope) Browand. Bruce was a lifelong resident of Wellington and a 2000 graduate of Wellington High School, while in school he attended the Lorain County JVS. Bruce worked for Modern Poured Walls in Penfield. He...
Jimmy Dean "Pete" Peterson
Jul 21, 2016
Jimmy Dean "Pete" Peterson, 63, of Wellington, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Pete was born in Oklahoma City, OK on November 2, 1952 to James and Joy (nee Young) Peterson. After spending the early part of his life in Oklahoma, Pete later moved to Santa Barbara, CA until joining and proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps....
Patricia Ann Runkle
Jul 20, 2016
Patricia Ann Runkle, age 85, of New London, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2016 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky. On September 26, 1930, Pat was born to the late Morris and Lydia (Smith) Cawrse in Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to the New London area at age 6. Patricia was a 1948 graduate of New London High School....
Berthalda "Bee" Francisco
Jul 19, 2016
Berthalda "Bee" Francisco, 90, of North Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the Laurels of New London. Born July 24, 1925 in Olena, Ohio, to the late John and Jetta Bennet. Survived by children, Victor Francisco, Sandra (Aaron) Slone and Deanna (George) Patchen. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her parents and 9 siblings. A private...
Howard Henry Hart
Jul 19, 2016
Howard Henry Hart, 93, of Litchfield, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at home surrounded by family. Born on August 29, 1922 in Wellington, he was the son of the late William Roy and Esther (nee Sanders) Hart. Howard proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII. Howard worked at the Larson Foundry for 20 years, and farmed for 65....
Howard L Mckenzie
Jul 19, 2016
Mansfield, Ohio - Howard L. McKenzie, 73, of Willard, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Kindred Hospital, Mansfield, Ohio. He was born November 10, 1942 in Bellevue, Ohio, and came to the Willard area in 1978 from Bellevue. He was raised catholic at the Immaculate Conception Church of Bellevue. Howard was a truck driver for Dave Sand and...
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