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Harold Harry June
Oct 16, 2014
Harold Harry June, 70, of Greenwich, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014. He was born April 21, 1944, in Willard, Ohio to the late Douglas and Bernice June. He is survived by an aunt and several cousins. A memorial service will be held in June 2015.
Carl W. Pay
Oct 15, 2014
Carl W. Pay, 78, of Savannah, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus after a sudden illness. Son of the late Walker and Anna Pay, born March 1, 1936 at the family home in Spencer and lived most of his life in Ashland County. He was the former owner of Kar-Del plastics and C&M Country...
Sharon L. Mounts
Oct 15, 2014
Sharon L. Mounts, 69, of Wellington died Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin. She was born on December 27, 1944 in Harbor Beach, MI, to the late Durell and Elitha (nee Rankie) Stokan. Sharon was a 1962 graduate of Bad Axe High School in Michigan. She later moved to the Cleveland area with her family and...
Charles L. Shonkwiler
Oct 11, 2014
Charles L. Shonkwiler, 93, of Ruggles, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 11, 2014 at his home. He was born at the family home on Honey Creek Road near Hayesville on December 22, 1920 and was a lifelong resident of Ashland County. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served during WWII aboard the USS Colbert APA-145. The ship was torpedoed in the...
Joseph W. Crittenden
Oct 6, 2014
Joseph W. Crittenden, 45, of Cleveland, died suddenly on Monday, October 6, 2014. He was born on April 10, 1969 in Cleveland to Sid and Patricia (nee Bartoletta) Crittenden. Joseph was a graduate of Lutheran West High School. He enjoyed weightlifting and working on cars. Joseph is survived by his Parents Sid and Pat Crittenden of Wellington; his twin sister...
Erna "Nelly" Evans
Oct 4, 2014
Erna "Nelly" Evans, 89, of Nova, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Born in Leipzig, Germany to Willy and Anna Schmidt, Nelly lived in Germany until she moved to the United States in 1955. She worked at Ballonoff and Eagle Rubber in New London and the Reed House Restaurant in Nova. A member of the Nova Garden Club, Nelly...
Katherine Ann "Kay" Gray
Sep 30, 2014
Katherine Anne "Kay" (nee Martin) Gray, 91, of Wellington, passed away on Tuesday evening at Keystone Pointe after a brief stay. She was born on January 5, 1923 in Amherst to the late Harland and Matilda (nee Weber) Martin. She was a 1940 graduate of Kenmore High School in Kenmore New York. She then attended the Rochester Art Institute and...
Mary Ellen Somerville
Sep 30, 2014
Mary Ellen (nee Wigal) Somerville, 80, of LaGrange, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at her home. She was born in Beech Bottom, West Virginia, on December 5, 1933 to the late Helen (nee Cawthon) and Herman Wigal and was a graduate of Wellsburg High School. Mary Ellen retired from Inservco in LaGrange and attended Faith Christian Church in...
Donald Joseph "Don" Namoski
Sep 29, 2014
Donald Joseph "Don" Namoski, 70, of Sullivan, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014. He was born in North Royalton on May 23, 1944 to the late Anna (nee Pioweer) and Joseph Namoski. Don moved from North Royalton to Brunswick with his family, where he spent the early part of his life. He then moved to Sullivan in the 1970's....
Laura Buccigross
Sep 29, 2014
Laura (nee LeDonne) Buccigross, 87, of Wellington and formerly of Akron died Monday, September 29, 2014 at the Elms nursing home. She was born on February 5, 1927 in Provincia L'Aquila, Italy to the late Francesco and Franceca (nee Ciotala) LaDonne . Laura was a WWII bride and in 1949 was the first person in ohio to undergo open heart...
Jim E. Stratton
Sep 29, 2014
Jim E. Stratton, 60, of Fitchville, died Monday, September 29, 2014 at The Laurels of New London Nursing Home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 16, 1953, in Lorain to the late Donald and Rita (Ruebel) Stratton. James retired after 30 years from Ford Motor Company in Lorain, After retirement he did woodworking and made cabinets ....
Deborah Jane Dougherty
Sep 21, 2014
Deborah Jane (nee Hippo) Dougherty, 67, of Wellington, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 under the care of New Life Hospice in Lorain. She was born on March 10, 1947 in Altoona, PA to Betty Jane (nee Smith) and Edward Hippo. She graduated from Altoona High School and was the valedictorian of the Mercy Hospital School of Technology radiology...
Lashall "Shelly" Cole
Sep 18, 2014
Lashall "Shelly" (nee Huling) Cole, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014, at her home. She was born in Amherst on December 10, 1956 to Lois (nee Paterson) and James Huling. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Lashall enjoyed spending time with her family. In particular, she enjoyed going out to dinner. She was a lifelong Wellington resident and a...
Bradley John Damron, Sr
Sep 17, 2014
Bradley John Damron, Sr., 41, of New London, died Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 7, 1973, in Ashland and lived most of his life in the New London area. Bradley was a hard worker and was self employed as a general contractor. Bradley was a member of the Lorain...
Hazel Marie Schneiter
Sep 16, 2014
Hazel Marie Schneiter, 97, of New London, passed away peacefully surrounded by several generations of her loving family Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was born on April 27, 1917, in Brighton Township, Ohio, to the late Cleston and Cecil Anderson. Hazel was a lifelong resident of New London and Fitchville. She graduated from New London High School in 1935. Hazel...
Jeremy Eugene "Gene" Davis
Sep 15, 2014
Jeremy Eugene "Gene" Davis, 37, of Wellington, died of cardiac arrest on Monday, September 15, 2014. Gene was born on April 19, 1977 in Hamilton to Gene Davis and Jeanne (Smith) Baker. He was a long time resident of Wellington where he lived since age 13. Gene was a 1995 graduate of Black River High School. Gene enjoyed many activities...
James W. "Jim" Vaught
Sep 15, 2014
James W. "Jim" Vaught, 76, of Sullivan, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at his home. He was born on July 11, 1938 in Lincoln County, KY to the late William Henry and Margaret (nee Young) Vaught. Jim proudly served in the United States Army. Jim worked for the Ship Yards in Lorain for several years and then for Will Research...
Barbara Ellen Sabin
Sep 10, 2014
Barbara Ellen Sabin, 73, of Wellington passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at University Hospitals Elyria. She was born on September 6, 1941 in Oberlin to the late Raymond Jay and Pearl (nee Glynn) Sabin. Barb grew up in the Henrietta Township area and attended Firelands High School, but lived most of her life in Wellington. Barb worked 38 years...
B. Thomas Haines
Sep 8, 2014
B. Thomas Haines, 83, of Ruggles, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 after a short illness. He was born June 21, 1931 in Akron, son of the late Bernard and Vida (McKay) Haines. Tom lived some childhood years in California. He then moved to Ruggles as a teenager, where he resided the rest of his life. Tom was a member...
Carol A. Girton
Sep 7, 2014
Carol A. Girton of Ruggles, an accomplished musician and highly respected educator, family women and dear friend, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Ashland on Sunday, September 7, 2014 following an extended bout of liver disease. She was born on December 25, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania of the late Lillian (Dolly) and Thomas P. Lee. Carol graduated from Warren G....
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