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Hazel Marie Schneiter

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Allen Puckett

Allen Puckett

Sep 6, 2014

Eastman Funeral Home 419-929-3781 Allen Puckett, age 94, of Savannah, slipped peacefully from this life to a glorious reunion in Heaven on September 6, 2014 at Samaritan Regional Hospital, Ashland. He was born July 28, 1920 in Rowan County, Kentucky, son of the late Saul and Margaret (Johnson) Puckett. Allen moved to Ohio in the late 1940's and had lived...

David Kenneth Ronk

David Kenneth Ronk

Sep 6, 2014

David Kenneth Ronk, age 76, of Greenwich, died Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Willard Mercy Hospital after a 4 month illness. He was born June 9, 1938 in Roachdale, Indiana, son of the late Ernest and Clarabell (Shaw) Ronk. Dave was raised in Richmond, Indiana where he was a 1956 graduate Richmond High School. While growing up he spent 6...

Robert W. "Jr" Geary, Jr

Robert W. "Jr" Geary, Jr

Sep 5, 2014

Robert W. "JR" Geary, Jr., 65, of Greenwich, passed away after a short battle with lung cancer on Friday, September 5, 2014. He was born December 19, 1948, in Mansfield and lived most of his life in Greenwich. He was a 1967 graduate of Madison High School and Valedictorian and attended OSU in Columbus. Robert and his parents owned and...

Violet Marie Hart

Violet Marie Hart

Sep 3, 2014

Violet Marie Hart, 91, of Penfield Township, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at her home. She was born on September 20, 1922, in Wellington and resided in Penfield Township for the past 60 years. She graduated from Wellington High School in 1940. Violet was a teller at the Farmers Savings Bank in Spencer where she retired in 1984,...

Kevin Lee Jordan

Kevin Lee Jordan

Sep 3, 2014

Kevin Lee Jordan, 56, of Wellington, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, following a brief illness. He was born on May 11, 1958 in Oberlin to Ione (nee Williams) and Robert Jordan and was a 1976 graduate of Wellington High School. Kevin worked as a carpenter prior to becoming a maintenance manager at Forest City Technologies,...

William L. Carter

William L. Carter

Sep 1, 2014

William L. Carter, 82, of Sullivan, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at Hospice of North Central Ohio in Ashland. He was born October 18, 1931, in Akron, grew up in Hiltons, VA and lived several years in Cleveland. He graduated from Berea College in Berea, Kentucky with a Political Science degree and went on to become a chemist. He...

Clara M. Hose

Clara M. Hose

Aug 31, 2014

Eastman Funeral Home 419-929-3781 Clara M Hose, 79 of New London died Sunday, August 31, 2014 after a brief illness at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. She was born on December 11, 1934 in McKeesport, PA to the late Frederick and Emma (nee Greenawalt) Roth. Clara grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Ohio after marrying her husband of over...

Genevieve O. "Gene" Lucal

Genevieve O. "Gene" Lucal

Aug 30, 2014

Eastman Funeral Home 419-929-3781 Genevieve O. "Gene" Lucal, age 95, of Wellington and formerly of Clarksfield, died early Saturday morning at the Elms Retirement Village, Wellington. She was born August 29, 1919 in Clarksfield Twp., Ohio, daughter of the late Alphonso and Inez (Smith) Thomas. Genevieve was a 1937 graduate of New London High School. Gene had worked at Kent...

Susan Patricia Keysor

Susan Patricia Keysor

Aug 29, 2014

Susan Patricia Keysor, 77, lifelong resident of Greenwich, died unexpectedly Friday, August 29, 2014. She was born on August 17, 1937, in Mansfield, daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Sloan. Susan's mother died when she was 4 and was raised by her grandmother, Ada Simmons. She graduated from Greenwich High School in 1955 and attended Ashland College. Susan volunteered...

Leon E. Bursley, Sr

Leon E. Bursley, Sr

Aug 23, 2014

Leon E. Bursley Sr., 58, of Ashland, died Saturday, August 23, 2014. He was born on October 14, 1955 to Herbert and Arlene (nee Love) Bursley. He was a graduate of Western Reserve High School and the Denver Automotive and Diesel College. Leon worked as a skilled tradesman with General Motors. He enjoyed working on cars and riding his motorcycle....

Richard Allen "Dick" Kelley

Richard Allen "Dick" Kelley

Aug 23, 2014

Richard Allen "Dick" Kelley, 67, of New London, died Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky. A son of the late Eugene and Dorothy (nee Walczak) Kelley, Dick was born on November 5, 1946 in Sandusky. He grew up in Milan and resided in Huron and Norwalk before moving to New London in 1991. Dick was a graduate...

Linda Sue Mcconnell

Linda Sue Mcconnell

Aug 22, 2014

Linda Sue McConnell, 51, of Wellington, died Friday, August 22, 2014 at her home. She was born on October 6, 1962 in Berea to Nancy (nee Hinds) Tallon. Linda grew up in the Cleveland area, attending John Marshall High School, then Berea briefly before moving to Wellington with her family. She graduated from Wellington High School in 1980. Linda worked...

Gareld Robert Waite

Gareld Robert Waite

Aug 21, 2014

Gareld Robert Waite, 68, of Wellington, died Thursday, August 21, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 21, 1946 in Oberlin to Melba (nee Handley) Waite and the late Robert H. Waite, and was a 1964 graduate of Wellington High School. Gareld worked as a tool and die maker and retired from General Motors in 2006. He...

William A. Patton

William A. Patton

Aug 18, 2014

William A. Patton, 84, of Ashland, died Monday, August 18, 2014 at his home. He was born on October 22, 1929 in Hudson and graduated from Nova High School in 1947. After high school William entered into the Army National Guard. He was the Commander of the Ashland and Mansfield Company C of 145th Infantry Unit for about 8 years....

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