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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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Edith L. Vayda
Jun 22, 2016
Edith L. Vayda, 82, of Wellington, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 surrounded by her family. Born in Moorhead, KY on August 13, 1933, she is the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Mary Alta (nee Phillips) Wallace. As a child, Edith's family moved to Lorain County and she spent most of her life in the area. Edith enjoyed spending...
Ruth C Short
Jun 21, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Ruth C. Short, 95, joined her Lord in Heaven, Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Born August 31, 1920 in Black Water, Virginia, to the late Walker M. and Dolly (Bledsoe) Sturgill. A former Beautician, she found great comfort in the word of the Lord. Ruth is survived by her niece, Denise Delger of Norwalk, Ohio, and great niece,...
William Raymond "Ray" Sheldon
Jun 21, 2016
William Raymond "Ray" Sheldon, 81, of Wellington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born on November 27, 1934 in Wellington to the late William B. and Christine (nee Stanfield) Sheldon. Ray was a lifelong resident of Wellington. He served in the Army and fought in the Korean War. Ray was a carpenter at the Wellington Foundry and...
Cindy M Wilson
Jun 21, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Cindy M. Wilson, 57, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in the Stein Hospice Care Center. She was born April 28, 1959 in Elyria, Ohio, and came to the Norwalk area in 2006 from Willard, Ohio. She attended Elyria City Schools, and enjoyed her cats and pets. Cindy is survived by her husband of...
Evelyn Gail Nell
Jun 20, 2016
Evelyn Gail Nell, 76, of Vermilion, known by many as Gail, died Monday June 20, 2016 at the Elms Retirement Village in Wellington. Evelyn was born on July 21, 1939 in Elkins, WV to the late Clarence and Della Bright. Gail spent her childhood in Elkins before moving to the Elyria area where she spent most of her adult life....
Helen Ann Hopewell
Jun 20, 2016
Helen Ann Hopewell, 78, a lifelong resident of Wellington, died Monday, June 20, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Born on January 19, 1938 in Wellington, Helen was the daughter of the late Holsey and Mary M. (nee Gardner) Rucker. Helen was a graduate of Wellington High School; she worked for Rockwell Industries and retired in the early 90's....
Leah Mae Flaherty
Jun 18, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Leah Mae (Blackert) Flaherty, 94, of Norwalk, Ohio, went peacefully to Heaven, Saturday afternoon, June 18, 2016, in Gaymont Nursing Center. She was born July 11, 1921, in Fitchville Township, Huron County, Ohio, to the late Archie W. and Dorothy (Marett) Croshaw. Leah was a 1939 graduate of New London High School. She was a former employee...
Thomas R. "Tom" Riedlinger
Jun 18, 2016
Thomas R. "Tom" Riedlinger, age 68, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born December 22, 1947 in Tiffin, to Raymond J. and Waunita A. (Spitler) Riedlinger. Tom lived most of his life in the Plymouth area. He worked over 41 years at RR Donnelley & Sons...
Ila Mae Nichols
Jun 16, 2016
la Mae Nichols, 80 of Wellington, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Mercy New Life Center in Lorain. She was born on July 17, 1935 in Utica PA to the late Charles and Hazel (nee Rogers) Cutchall. Ila grew up in PA and graduated from Cochranton High School in 1954. She later moved to Ohio and the Wellington area....
Tod Arthur Williams
Jun 15, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Tod Arthur (Slawd) Williams, 22, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in his home. He was computer savvy, and enjoyed spending his free time computer gaming with his friends. He is survived by his sister, Fawn Williams, by his maternal grandmother, Rosetta DeForest, by his father, Donald Williams, and by his nephew, Landyn Houghtlen. Tod was preceded...
Virginia M White
Jun 15, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Virginia M. White, 96, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Gaymont Nursing Center. She was born October 4, 1919 in Milan, Ohio, to the late Clarence B. and Lydia (Heintz) Bailey. Virginia was a 1937 graduate of Shaw High School, Cleveland, Ohio. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Norwalk, Ohio,...
Pauline A Cring
Jun 14, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Pauline A. Cring, 98, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in Gaymont Nursing Center, Norwalk, Ohio. She was born June 6, 1918 in Knox County, Ohio to the late Clark and Katie (Utley) Day, and came to this area in 1958 from Morrow County, Ohio. Pauline attended Calvary Baptist Church, Norwalk, Ohio, and was...
Jacob A Vermillion
Jun 13, 2016
Norwalk, Ohio - Jacob A. Vermillion, 23, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Monday morning, June 13, 2016 in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, Ohio. He was born October 9, 1992 in Bellevue, Ohio, and attended Norwalk and New London High Schools. He was a former employee of Routh Packing, Sandusky, Ohio, Norwalk Concrete, and Lake Park Industries, Greenwich, Ohio....
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