Obituaries

Sep 12, 2024

Nancy Joy Smith, 71, of North Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on September 12, 2024.  She was born on December 30, 1952, in Caldwell, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Carolyn (Mitchell) Fogle, and was a 1971 Norwalk High School graduate.

Nancy enjoyed bowling, antiquing and going to craft stores, and watching television, especially Yellowstone.  She cherished time...

Sep 11, 2024

Carol May (Cruey) Cantrell, 64, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at her home.  She was born on May 1, 1960, to the late Emmett and Gladys (McGhee) Cruey.

Carol was a longtime resident of Richlands, Virginia until she moved to Norwalk, Ohio in 2008, where she lived out the remainder of her...

Sep 11, 2024

Beverly C. Beauvais, 89, of Norwalk, Ohio, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.  She was born on July 4, 1935, in Reading, Massachusetts, to the late Edward and Ivy (Hodson) Cornwall.

Bev loved reading her Bible and cherished time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She had made many...

Sep 10, 2024

Eric Lee Baldwin, 63, of Milan, Ohio, entered eternal rest on Tuesday morning, September 10, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1961 in Elmira, NY, to the late Jack and Bonita (Olson) Baldwin. Eric was a graduate of Norwalk High School and attended The Ohio State University.

Eric will be fondly remembered as an incredibly selfless...

Sep 9, 2024

Caroline Elaine (Enders) Neal, 77, of Norwalk, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, just one day before her birthday.  She was born September 10, 1946, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Vernon and Dorothy (Johnson) Enders.

Caroline first met her husband, Thomas, in the seventh grade, eventually marrying on April 2, 1966.  Caroline was proud to have...

Sep 4, 2024

Kathy L. Pelham, 64, of Greenwich died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  She was born February 12, 1960, in Willard to the late Lonnie (Wireman) and Ray Pelham.  Kathy was a security guard with R.R. Donnelly and Midwest Industries.  She was a member of Shiloh Pentecostal Church of God.  Kathy cherished her cats and...

Sep 4, 2024

Linda Amilda Blankinsop, age 80, of North Fairfield died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. Born March 31, 1944 in Cleveland to the late Homer and Elsie (Manke) Dreger, she grew up in the Cleveland area, graduating from Cleveland Heights High School. She earned her beautician's license after high school and worked as a...

Sep 3, 2024

Thomas Joseph Tutko, 66, of Ashland, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at home. Born on December 12, 1957, in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Mary R. (nee Matis) Tutko. Thomas grew up in Oberlin and was a graduate of keystone High School. In 1979 he bought a farm in Ashland where he made...

Sep 1, 2024

Charlene Sturgill, beloved sister, aunt, and cherished friend, left us peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on September 1, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on June 10, 1950, in Pikeville, KY, she was a graduate of Milan High School, class of 1968. Charlene was a shining light in the lives of those who cherished her.

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Aug 31, 2024

Carl "Dale" Searls (86) of Norwalk, passed away August 31, 2024 at Norwalk Memorial Home after a short illness. Dale was born August 28, 1938 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Carl and Dorotha (Fulton) Searls. He grew up in Olena and spent his youth tinkering with cars, guns, and anything else mechanical. Dale graduated from Norwalk High School...

Aug 31, 2024

Dennis K. "Denny" Maerkisch, 66, of Huron, Ohio, died on August 31, 2024, at Firelands Hospital in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on February 6, 1958, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Bernard L. and Patricia J. (Boles) Maerkisch.  He was a graduate of Norwalk High School.

Denny's passions began first with bodybuilding and personal training which...

Aug 31, 2024

Katharine A. Chandler, 82, of Norwalk, died Saturday, August 31, 2024, at her residence.  She was born December 3, 1941, in Detroit, MI to the late Hilda K. (Daniels) and Ernest Palmer III.  Mrs. Chandler was a graduate of North Ridgeville High School, Class of 1959, then moved to Olena, OH in 1960.  In 1964 she moved to Fitchville...

Aug 31, 2024

Dwane Reitz, 67, of Wellington, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer, at Akron General Cleveland Clinic.

Dwane enjoyed anything outdoors; gardening, raising livestock, tractor pulls, truck pulls, fishing, hunting and indulged in his daughter's horse hobby. Dwane was a devoted member of the Kipton Community Church. He was known as "Mr. Smiley"...

Aug 30, 2024

Michael D. Patton aka Antique Mike, died August 30, 2024. Born on October 14, 1950, Mike grew up in North Olmsted, Ohio and as an adult lived in Lakewood, Cleveland, Carlyle Township, and Wellington.  Mike had a passion for learning and all things unusual.

Mike is survived by his adored daughter Lauren Atol (Eddie Stevenson), loving companion...

Aug 30, 2024

Stephen M. Wasiniak, age 50, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed from this life to the next on August 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy (over 8 years) and incredibly courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on October 29, 1973, in Norwalk, to James and Cheryl (Hartman) Wasiniak.  Steve went to St. Mary's Elementary School and...

Aug 30, 2024

Marilyn Ida (Reep) DeLapp, 81, died on August 30, 2024. Born April 8, 1943 at home in Clarksfield Township, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Howard Thomas and Ethel Jane (Cabac) Reep. Marilyn graduated in 1961 from Wellington High School. She worked at C.E. Ward and then Norwalk Furniture for 22 ½ years.

Marilyn enjoyed spending...

Aug 29, 2024

Vernon (Vern) Eugene Swick passed peacefully at Hope Memory Care Center on August 29, 2024, in Fayetteville, Georgia with his family by his side.

He was born on November 3, 1940, in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Howard and Mary Swick (nee Zureich). He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sandra Swick (Boose); daughter Kris...

Aug 29, 2024

David D. Manning 79, a lifelong Huntington resident, died Thursday, August 29, 2024, at home, after a long-fought battle with cancer, overlooking his farm and surrounded by his family. Born on Monday morning, April 15, 1945, in Lodi (and working ever since) he was the son of the late Donald and Helen (nee Gingery) Manning. David was a 1963...

Aug 28, 2024

Kathleen Ann Gray, 70, of Wellington, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Born on November 20, 1953, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Catherine (nee Misch) Gray. Kathleen grew up in Cleveland and graduated from West Tech High School.

Kathleen worked for Forest City in Wellington for 10 years...

Aug 28, 2024

Louis "Bud" Ward Sr., 89, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, August 28, 2024, at Norwalk Memorial Home.  He was born on March 30, 1935, in Morley, Michigan, to the late Dollie M. Rhineberger Nichols and Clarence Ward.

Bud lived and worked most of his life in the Norwalk area.  He started working as...