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Karen L. Nebergall

Karen L. Nebergall

Feb 28, 2016

Karen L. Nebergall, 66, of Ashland, died Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Samaritan Regional Hospital in Ashland. The daughter of the late William Ray and Eleanor (nee Doyler) Thomas, Karen was born on January 20, 1950 in Norwalk. She was a Manager at the Ashland Burger King until her retirement in 2007. Karen had a big heart and tried to...

Robert E. Esch

Robert E. Esch

Feb 26, 2016

Robert E. Esch, age 85, of New London, passed away at Norwalk Memorial Home on February 26, 2016. He was born on December 26, 1930, in New London, to the late William and Olive (Swanger) Esch. Robert lived in this area most of his life and graduated from New London High School in 1948. He worked at the former Ohio...

Earl  E Sams

Earl E Sams

Feb 24, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - Earl E. Sams, 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016, in Cleveland Metro Hospital. He was born May 11, 1937 in Liberty, Missouri, to the late Charles W. and Alpha L. (Statesel) Sams, and came to this area in 1943 from Liberty, Missouri. Earl was a member of the Norwalk First Church of Christ,...

Marilyn  L Walton

Marilyn L Walton

Feb 24, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - Marilyn L. Walton, 83, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in Fisher-Titus Medical Center. She was born July 25, 1932 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Frank B. and Anna M. (Foltz) Ortner. Marilyn was raised in this area, had lived in Michigan and Kentucky, and returned to Norwalk in 1978. She was a...

Bonnie J. Britt

Bonnie J. Britt

Feb 23, 2016

Bonnie Britt, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her Ruggles home on February 23, 2016. Born July 28, 1923 in Willis Branch, WV to the late Henry and Nova (nee Bowyer) Thomas, she later married William T Britt and they enjoyed nearly 50 years together before his passing in 1988. In 1953 Bonnie and William...

David “Dave” K Bunge

David “Dave” K Bunge

Feb 23, 2016

Collins, Ohio – David "Dave" K. Bunge, 57, passed away on February 23, 2016, in Stein Hospice Care Facility, Sandusky, Ohio. Dave was born to the late Karl F. and Alice M. (Briggs) Bunge in Sandusky, Ohio. He was employed by A.D. Transport out of Canton, Michigan as an over the road truck driver, and he enjoyed traveling and going...

Gary Lee Jones

Gary Lee Jones

Feb 22, 2016

Gary Lee Jones, age 60, passed away at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk on February 22, 2016. Born on September 8, 1955, he grew up in Greenwich and later moved to New London. Gary graduated from South Central High School and had also attended Ashland University and Terra Tech. Gary worked at New London Tile and Magic Chef / Whirlpool....

Elizabeth J “Betty” Fitch

Elizabeth J “Betty” Fitch

Feb 22, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - Elizabeth J. "Betty" Fitch, 75, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 in her home. She was born April 30, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Adam and Mary (Palivoda) Zuk, and came to this area in 1949 from Cleveland. Betty was a former employee of Fanny Farmer Candy Co., Norwalk Furniture, Durable Mat,...

Ruth Sparks Mouzon

Ruth Sparks Mouzon

Feb 22, 2016

Ruth Sparks Mouzon, 88, died peacefully early Monday morning, February 22, 2016, in Oberlin, Ohio, surrounded by her three children. Ruth was born to the late Richard Sparks and Ivory Ethel (Wells) Sparks on September 15, 1927 in Lawrence County, Kentucky. She left school after the third grade to help her family, both in the fields with her father, and...

Marcus  C Sheldon

Marcus C Sheldon

Feb 20, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - Marcus C. Sheldon, 45, passed away on February 20, 2016, He was a lifelong area resident, and was a longtime member of the Cement Masons Union. Marcus was employed as a supervisor at Legends Construction, and he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Marcus is survived by his mother, Andrea L. Downing, of Norwalk, Ohio,...

Shanee Ray Dowler

Shanee Ray Dowler

Feb 19, 2016

Shanee Ray Dowler, 24, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 19, 2016. She was born on April 29, 1991 in Oberlin Ohio to Kevin Ray and Kim Angel (nee Potter) Dowler. She was a lifelong Wellington resident. Shanee worked at Green Circle Growers as a crew line leader. As a pastime she enjoyed music, journaling, doodling, coloring and watching cartoons....

Robert Earl Sutherland,, Sr

Robert Earl Sutherland,, Sr

Feb 18, 2016

Robert Earl Sutherland, Sr., passed away peacefully at his home late Thursday, February 18, 2016. He was 69. Born November 11, 1946 in Elyria, to Donald Sutherland and Nadene (Grimes) Sutherland. He graduated from Wellington High School in 1964 and attended The Ohio State University. Robert served in the U.S. Army for 3 years, in Germany. He was a life-long...

Thomas  M North

Thomas M North

Feb 18, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - Thomas M. North, 74, of Norwalk, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Gaymont Nursing Center, after a long illness.

Tom worked in the Chocolate Industry for 50 Years. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his 15 grandchildren. Tom is survived by his children, Lisa Ross, of Norwalk, Ohio, John North, of Norwalk, Ohio,...

James  E Laney

James E Laney

Feb 18, 2016

Norwalk, Ohio - James E. Laney, 52, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away early Thursday morning, February 18, 2016 at his home after an extended illness. He was born October 5, 1963 in Paintsville, Kentucky, and had lived in this area most of his life. James graduated with a Bachelor's Degree, from Fortis College of Nursing. He loved helping people. Jim...

Stevie R. Hall

Stevie R. Hall

Feb 17, 2016

Stevie R. Hall, 70, passed away at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Born February 28, 1945 in Floyd Co, KY, to the late Azzie and Myrtle (Hunter) Hall. Stevie served in the Army. He lived in the New London area most of his life. Stevie worked at Smithwick Construction and retired from PolyOne Co...

Kathleen P “Kitty” Carnahan

Kathleen P “Kitty” Carnahan

Feb 16, 2016

North Fairfield, Ohio - Kathleen P. "Kitty" Carnahan, 91, of North Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in her home. She was born July 15, 1924 in Meigs County, Ohio, to the late Wilbur H. and Gladys B. (Quillin) Bissell, and came to this area in 1948 from Meigs County. Kitty was a member of the Kingdom Hall of...

Robert "Bob" Mcconnell

Robert "Bob" Mcconnell

Feb 15, 2016

Robert "Bob" McConnell, 75, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away February 15, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born September 24, 1940 to the late Dare and Leona (nee Madigan) McConnell. Bob was a very caring and kind-hearted person. Everyone in Bob's family could share fond memories of how he had helped them at different points...

Mary Elizabeth “Betsey” Schnetzer

Mary Elizabeth “Betsey” Schnetzer

Feb 14, 2016

Huron, Ohio - Mary Elizabeth "Betsey" Schnetzer, 71, of Huron, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 in the University of Toledo Medical Center as the result of a stroke. She was born January 1, 1945 in Easton, Pennsylvania, to the late Rev. J. Allen and Louise (Prater) Snyder. Betsey was a 1962 graduate of Selinsgrove High School, and received...

Nathan S. Myers

Nathan S. Myers

Feb 12, 2016

Eastman Funeral Home 419.929.3781 Nathan S. Myers, a lifelong resident of the New London area passed away February 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 82. Nathan was born November 5, 1933 in Rochester, son to the late Frank and Winifred (Farnsworth) Myers. Nathan was a hard worker. He had worked at E. Bigelow Tile...

Kathy  F Myers

Kathy F Myers

Feb 12, 2016

Collins, Ohio - Kathy F. Myers, 65, of Collins, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 in Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born October 4, 1950 in Willard, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident.

Kathy retired from Tenneco in Milan, Ohio in 1996, and enjoyed camping, gardening, bird watching, crossword puzzles, crocheting, collecting Norman...

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