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Dorothy G. Rucker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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