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Lucille Barnett
Jul 19, 2016
Lucille Barnett, 80, of Willard, died July 19, 2016 at Mercy Hospital of Willard. She was born October 18, 1935 in Salyersville, Kentucky, daughter to the late Robert and Lavina (nee Patrick) Kilgore. Lucille lived in Willard for most of her life. She was a homemaker. Lucille liked to sing Christian songs, read the bible and attend church. Lucille is...
Faye Lynn Vandyke
Jul 19, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Faye Lynn VanDyke, 45, of Vickery, Ohio, passed away July 19, 2016 in Ohio State University Hospital. Born September 2, 1970 in Norwalk, Ohio. Survived by son, Ralph (Chelsea) VanDyke of Vickery, Ohio, by daughter, Ashley VanDyke of Norwalk, Ohio, grandson, Dakota VanDyke, and mother, Cecelia Massie. There will be no calling hours or service. Walker Fuenral...
Virginia "Ginny" M. Focht
Jul 18, 2016
Virginia "Ginny" M. Focht, 71, of Wakeman, passed away at Twilight Gardens in Norwalk on Monday, July 18, 2016. She was born December 11, 1944 in Norwalk, daughter to the late Donald and Minnie Mae (nee Bursley) Wolcott. Ginny graduated from New London High School. She worked for New London Regalia, the former CE Ward Company and Thomas Creative Apparel....
J T “Tom” Lendrum
Jul 17, 2016
Huron, Ohio - J.T. "Tom" Lendrum, 88, of Huron, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by his family, Sunday, July 17, 2016 in Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain, Ohio. He was born December 24, 1927 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late Alexander M. and Hazel A. (Astle) Lendrum. Tom was a 1945 graduate of Norwalk High School, and a 1952 graduate of...
Marilyn R Cleveland
Jul 17, 2016
Marilyn R. Cleveland, 62, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 in Fisher Titus Medical Center. She was born in Torrington, Connecticut on October 7, 1953, and came to this area in 1989 from Torrington. She enjoyed cooking, loved to read, and was an avid Cleveland Indians, and Browns fan. Marilyn was a member, and Past Exalted Ruler, of Elks...
Bruce D Mccrillis
Jul 15, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Bruce D. McCrillis, 74, of Norwalk, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 15, 2016 in Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born December 4, 1941 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Rex J. and Gertrude I. (Martin) McCrillis, and was a lifelong area resident. Bruce graduated from Norwalk High School, and as a boy suffered...
Donamae Chambers
Jul 15, 2016
Eastman Funeral Home 419-929-3781 Donamae Chambers, of Greenwich, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at her home. She was 87. Donamae was born on February 4, 1929 in Brewster, Ohio. She lived in Willard for many years and had lived in Greenwich since 1970. She attended Willard Schools and worked many years at the former Pioneer Rubber Company in Willard,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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