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Robert E. Cox

Robert E. Cox

Feb 27, 2026

Robert E. “Bob” Cox, age 90, of Nova, died on Friday, February 27, 2026 at his home. Born July 26, 1935, Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He later worked for Ford for over twenty years until his retirement.

An avid outdoorsman, Bob was fond of hunting and fishing in his spare time. When he watched TV,...

Gregory Allen Bute

Gregory Allen Bute

Feb 26, 2026

Gregory Allen Bute, 62, of Sullivan, passed away on February 26, 2026, under hospice care at the Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital. The son of the late Carol Jean (nee Slamcik) Smith and Leslie Lawrence Bute, Gregory was born in Cleveland and grew up in the tri-county (Ashland, Medina, Lorain) area. He graduated from Mapleton High School and Lorain Community College...

Ienza Mae Laurie Connolly

Ienza Mae Laurie Connolly

Feb 25, 2026

Ienza Mae Laurie Connolly, 62, of Milan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at Continuing Healthcare of Milan. She was born on May 7, 1963, in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, to the late Richard W. and Sherry A. (Fry) Cervelli. Ienza grew up in Charlestown Township and was a 1981 Southeast High School graduate.

Ienza loved her cat “Trigger”, shopping,...

Richard Timman

Richard Timman

Feb 22, 2026

Richard “Rick” D. Timman, 64, of Willard, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2026. He was born on December 16, 1961, in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Richard J. and Sylvia (Leigh) Timman and was a graduate of Norwalk High School.

Rick loved the outdoors, his family, daughters, and any time spent with them. He is survived by his daughter,...

Ruthann (Widman) Stocker

Ruthann (Widman) Stocker

Feb 20, 2026

Ruthann (Widman) Stocker passed peacefully surrounded by family on February 20, 2026, at The James Cancer Center after her long hard fight with leukemia. Ruthann was born in Norwalk, Ohio on January 8, 1959, to George and MaryRose Widman. Ruthann was a graduate of Norwalk High School and a 1980 graduate of St. Vincent School of Nursing, Toledo, Ohio. Ruthann...

Robin Zajac

Robin Zajac

Feb 19, 2026

Robin Zajac, 53, of Shelby, OH died on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Cleveland, OH on January 28, 1973, the daughter of Jerry Conway and Paula (Hunt) Varney. Robin grew up in the Mapleton community and graduated from Mapleton High School. She found her way to Shelby and that is where...

David C. Seidel

David C. Seidel

Feb 19, 2026

David C. Seidel, 87 of Greenwich went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 19, 2026. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18,1938, in Norwalk, Ohio and lived all his life in Greenwich.

His first job was delivering bottled milk in Greenwich from his family’s Maple Lawn Dairy. Dave served his...

Jean Warren

Jean Warren

Feb 18, 2026

Jean Warren 

(March 1, 1940 - February 18, 2026) 

Jean Warren, 85, of Wakeman, Ohio, passed away Wednesday February 18, 2026, at Norwalk Memorial Home, Norwalk, Ohio. She was born March 1, 1940, in Lebanon, Ohio, to the late Albert and Daisy (Billingsley) Ullum. 

Jean and her late husband Ben, operated the successful Warren’s Auction Co in Wakeman, Ohio for 30 years. Jean...

Shirley J. Dennison

Shirley J. Dennison

Feb 16, 2026

On Monday, February 16, 2026, Shirley J. Dennison, 84, passed away peacefully at home in Norwalk, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 7, 1941, to Walter and Ruth (Stover) Steele, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, moving to Norwalk in 1958.

Shirley was a homemaker for many years and loved spending time with her family and friends. Always ready...

Theodore "Ted" Schuller

Theodore "Ted" Schuller

Feb 16, 2026

Theodore “Ted” S. Schuller 69, of Wellington passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born October 17,1956 in New London to Joan (Clawson) Schuller and William Schuller. Ted was a graduate of Plymouth High School, Class of 1975 and was retired as a lead...

Roxie Alice Nichols

Roxie Alice Nichols

Feb 16, 2026

It is with deep love and profound sadness that the family of Roxie Alice (Wallen- Collins) Nichols announce that on February 16, 2026, she passed away peacefully at home being lovingly taken care of, and surrounded by, all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren at the age of 92, leaving behind a lifetime of love and steady devotion to her family....

Margaret Stevens

Margaret Stevens

Feb 16, 2026

Margaret Stevens, age 76, of New London, died on Monday, February 16, 2026, at The Laurels of New London. Born May 25, 1949 in Harold, Kentucky, she spent most of her life in the New London area. Margaret married John Paul Stevens on July 9, 1985 and he preceded her in death.

An avid gardener, Margaret cherished time spent outdoors. She...

Carl M. Veith Sr.

Carl M. Veith Sr.

Feb 15, 2026

Carl M. Veith Sr., 91, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1934, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late Carl A. and Laverne C. (Osborn) Veith. He was a graduate of Toledo Libbey High School.

Upon graduation, Carl went to work right away for AT & T, where he was an...

Judith A. Dziak

Judith A. Dziak

Feb 14, 2026

Judith A. Dziak, age 81, of Greenwich, died on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Laurels of New London. Born August 3, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Marty Mae (Elhert) Deitreich.

Family was always the most important thing in Judy’s life. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and eventually great-grandmother who cherished the time spent...

Robert "Bob" Davis Bryant

Robert "Bob" Davis Bryant

Feb 13, 2026

Robert D. “Bob” Byrant, 92, of Wellington died Friday, February 13, 2026, at Rae-Ann Nursing Facility, Westlake. He was born June 8, 1933, in Oberlin to the late Gertrude (Davis) and Charles Bryant. Bob was a lifelong resident of the Oberlin, Pittsfield and Wellington area. While in high school Bob played on the Oberlin football and track teams, setting records...

Kenneth Cowan Cook

Kenneth Cowan Cook

Feb 11, 2026

Kenneth Cowan Cook

October 4, 1952 – February 11, 2026

Age 73

Ken was a generous and thoughtful friend, a great host and a devoted and loving husband. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Trudie Thomas Cook.

Ken was born to Mary Cook (nee Greely), of Seekonk, Rhode Island, and Kenneth Edward Cook from Cleveland, Ohio, both of whom have predeceased...

John R. Wade

John R. Wade

Feb 11, 2026

John R. Wade, 61, of Norwalk, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at MetroHealth Main Campus after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 3, 1964, in Willard, Ohio, to the late James and Wilma (Uther) Wade, and was a 1982 Norwalk High School graduate.

Funny and witty, John was the epitome of a...

Kurt A. Reilly

Kurt A. Reilly

Feb 10, 2026

Kurt Reilly, 54, of Smithfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was the son of Larry and Suzy Reilly of Norwalk, Ohio. Kurt is also survived by his wife of 35 years, Lahnie Reilly; daughters, Katt Fisher (Peter) and Mandi Reilly (Matthew); grandchildren, Juniper and Maple Fisher, and Keigan and Evelyn Bredon; sister, Annette Pronschinske (Gary); brother,...

Aleesha M. McCoy

Aleesha M. McCoy

Feb 10, 2026

Aleesha M. McCoy, 40, of Shelby, Ohio, passed away peacefully after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 11, 1985, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Rita (Lindsey) and the late Charles McCoy. She was a 2003 South Central and EHOVE graduate.

Aleesha loved all things outdoors, hunting, fishing, and especially trips to sunny, warm places, like Florida...

Teresa L. Grose

Teresa L. Grose

Feb 9, 2026

Teresa L. Grose, 68, of New London, passed away on February 9, 2026.

Teresa was born on May 18, 1957, to Reyes and Joan Ibarra. She spent much of her life in the New London area and valued time shared with those closest to her. She enjoyed camping, baking, crocheting, and gathering with family and friends. Teresa was also a member...

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