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Chuckie Thomas

Chuckie Thomas

Nov 10, 2013

Charles Vernon "Chuckie" Thomas, 88, of New London, formerly of Minneapolis and Boston, passed away peacefully at his home, November 10th, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in New London, the eighth and youngest child of Lena Belle (Stiles) and Jay Cortland Thomas, he graduated from New London High School in 1943, before joining the Navy during WW II, where...

Tom E. Garfield Iii.

Tom E. Garfield Iii.

Nov 9, 2013

Tom E. Garfield III., 67, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. Tom worked at Xerxes in Avon and farmed most of his life. He was a member of the Huron County Heritage Club, LaGrange Engine Club, Ashland County Tractor Club and attended the New...

Jean D. Marschall Ruess

Jean D. Marschall Ruess

Nov 9, 2013

Jean D. Marschall Ruess, age 91, formerly of New London, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Heartland of Mentor Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 9, 1922 in Elyria, Ohio, daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (Hill) Perry. Jean was a 1939 graduate of Wellington High School. After marrying, she lived in New London from 1948 to 2010 when...

Marsha Steiner

Marsha Steiner

Nov 8, 2013

Marsha Steiner, 69, of Burbank died Friday, November 08, 2013, after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 30, 1944 in Elyria to the late Harry and Doris Featherstone, she was a 1962 graduate of Elyria High School. Marsha worked for 20 years at Plastipak in Medina. She enjoyed crocheting and working in her garden. Survivors include her children,...

Earl Warren Butler

Earl Warren Butler

Nov 8, 2013

Earl Warren Butler, 87, of Sullivan, died Friday, November 8, 2013 at this home. The son of Marion John and Olive Grace (nee Freeman) Butler, Earl was born in Wellington on July 1, 1926. He graduated from Wellington High School in 1945 and was a member of the Ashland College Class of 1951. Earl served his country in the Army...

Paul D. Young

Paul D. Young

Nov 8, 2013

Paul D. Young, 73, of Nova, died Friday, November 8, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 13, 1940 in Sandusky to the late Ransom and Elizabeth (nee Haynes) Young. Paul was a 1958 graduate of Ruggles Troy High School and a life long resident of the area. Paul was a Master Carpenter and...

Annette Marie Meyers

Annette Marie Meyers

Nov 6, 2013

Annette Marie Meyers, 53, of New London, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer, at her home. She was born April 19, 1960, in Bellevue and moved to New London in 1995. She graduated in 1978 from Bellevue High School and worked at Miller Brothers in New London as the office manager. Annette was a member...

Robert Eugene Sweney

Robert Eugene Sweney

Nov 6, 2013

Robert Sweney, 47, of Elyria died Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Robert is survived by his parents, Richard Sr., and Beverly (nee Beck) Sweney of Wellington, siblings, Rev. Richard (Linda) Sweney Jr. of Parma Heights, and Deborah Sweney of Wellington, and his nieces Rachel and Kayla Sweney. Services for Robert will be held on Tuesday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. at...

Richard Cuppy

Richard Cuppy

Nov 2, 2013

Richard Cuppy, 85, of Shiloh died Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Hospice of North Central Ohio in Ashland. He was born on November 26, 1927 in Richland Co. to the late Fred and Dora (nee Harvey) Cuppy. Richard was a 1945 graduate of Shiloh High School. Richard was a farmer his whole life and was very passionate about it....

Timothy Robert Waldron

Timothy Robert Waldron

Nov 1, 2013

Timothy Waldron Sr., 69, of Wakeman, died Friday, November 1, 2013. Spending most of his summer happily mowing his lawn and toiling in his bountiful garden, Timothy Waldron Sr. enjoyed God's creation. Starting early in the spring preparing the soil to late in the summer when the fruits of his labors became evident, he was always smiling and joking. On...

Carol L. Cutcher

Carol L. Cutcher

Nov 1, 2013

Carol L. Cutcher, age 71, of Wakeman died peacefully Friday, November 1, 2013 from lung cancer at her home with her husband and family around her. She was born October 11, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Kenneth and Alberta (Blair) Campbell. Carol had lived in Clarksfield since 1966. She was a proud homemaker and housewife. Carol enjoyed...

Lee A. Loven

Lee A. Loven

Nov 1, 2013

Lee A. Loven, 66, of New London, died November 1, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born November 24, 1947 in Longview, Texas. He had served in the U.S. Marines from 1965 - 1967. Lee drove truck for a living. He was a member of the New London American Legion Post 292 and and the New London Eagles Arie...

Terry E. Somerville

Terry E. Somerville

Oct 31, 2013

Terry E. Somerville, 69, went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2013. She was born on April 21, 1944 in Sophia, WV. She lived most of her life in Ohio where she made her home in Ashland County for the last 30 years. The love in her life was her family, her husband Kenneth J. Somerville; Children...

Frank O. Campbell

Frank O. Campbell

Oct 31, 2013

Frank Campbell, 92, of New London, died Thursday, October 31, 2013 from an extended illness. He was born June 20, 1921, in New London, to Roy and Zelma Campbell. He was married to the former Helen Johnson for 66 years. Frank served his country during WWII, he entered into the Army on October of 1942. He served in the European...

John E. Cowhick

John E. Cowhick

Oct 30, 2013

John E. Cowhick, 76, of Nova, died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on June 7, 1937, in Lodi, son of the late Roy and Bernice (Clark) Cowhick. John was a resident of Sullivan for most of his life. He attended Sullivan High School and served in the United States Army. John farmed...

Shirley Ann Gott

Shirley Ann Gott

Oct 29, 2013

Shirley Ann (nee King) Gott, 82, of Wellington, passed away on October 29, 2013. She was born on February 5, 1931 in Huntington, Ohio to the late Matthew and Marian (nee Holland) King. Shirley was a 1949 graduate of Wellington High School. Shirley was a homemaker and raised her family on a farm. She will be remembered for her delicious...

Albert Hamilton,

Albert Hamilton,

Oct 28, 2013

EASTMAN FUNERAL HOME 419-929-3781 Albert Hamilton, Jr. age 65, of Nova, died Monday, October 28, 2013 after a 2 year illness. He was born February 1, 1948 in Prestonburg, Kentucky, son of the late Albert and Spicey (Moore) Hamilton. He moved to the New London area when he was 13. Albert was a graduate of Mapleton High School. He had...

Lynn Marie Peterson-Lust

Lynn Marie Peterson-Lust

Oct 28, 2013

Lynn Marie Peterson-Lust, 66, of Wellington passed away Monday October 28, 2013. She was born in Cleveland on December 4, 1946 to the late George A. and Marian (nee VanDame) Peterson. Lynn moved to the Wellington Area in 1989. Lynn was a flight attendant for Continental airlines for 10 years, during which time she was the secretary of the IAM...

Kenneth Eugene Adams

Kenneth Eugene Adams

Oct 27, 2013

Kenneth Eugene Adams, 84, Of Galena, Ohio, formerly of Wellington, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2013 following a courageous 22-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born on May 5, 1929 in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Oren Leroy and Delta Mae (nee Rohrer) Adams. Kenneth was a 1947 graduate of Wellington High School and a 1953 graduate of The Ohio...

Richard Leibolt

Richard Leibolt

Oct 24, 2013

Richard "Dick" Leibolt, 75, of New London, passed away Thursday October 24, 2013 at his home. He was born on June 13, 1938, in Ashland, to the late Martin and Mildred (Vaughn) Leibolt. Dick served in the United States Navy in 1957 and moved to New London in 1961. He worked nearly 40 years at Firelands Electric Coop as a...

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