Obituaries

Aug 26, 2024

Norbert Joseph Barman, age 89, of Norwalk, passed away on August 26, 2024. He was born April 20, 1935 in Peru Township to Theresa (nee Rossman) and Edward Barman. Norb was a lifelong Huron County resident, his life and legacy deeply interwoven with the community he loved and served.

Norb was a mason by trade, leaving a...

Aug 24, 2024

James R. "Jim" Jennings, 73, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2024, at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  He was born on February 12, 1951, in Port Clinton, Ohio, to the late Clifford and Helen (Heiser) Jennings.  Jim graduated from Port Clinton High School and attended Ohio University.

Generous, funny, loving and kind,...

Aug 24, 2024

Larry G. Risner, (77), of Norwalk, passed away on August 24, 2024.  He was born on May 30, 1947, to the late Jake and Ivellea (Hall) Risner.

Larry was a graduate of New London High School and proudly served in the United States Army.   He was a dedicated, long-time employee at Freudenberg-NOK in Milan.

He...

Aug 22, 2024

Beverly Jean Roice, 98, of Deltona, Florida, died Thursday, August 22, 2024 at home under hospice care. Born on June 3, 1926 in Lorain, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Edna (nee Bratton) Field. Beverly grew up in Lorain and was a 1944 graduate of Avon High School. In 1946, she married Dean Roice and...

Aug 21, 2024

On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Linda Marie Kitko, 76, of Wellington, passed away at Brethren Care in Ashland.  Linda was born in Cleveland to the late Frederick Mark and Louise (nee Day) Spicer on the second day of January in 1948. Linda grew up in Parma and attended Holy Family Elementary School and Valley Forge High School.

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Aug 21, 2024

Bruce Elden Failor died August 21, 2024, in Norwalk, OH surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 30, 1940, in Norwalk, to the late Forest and Rachel (Denninger) Failor.

He grew up in Monroeville, OH and graduated from Monroeville High School in 1958.  Upon graduation, he entered the United States Air Force Security Service and...

Aug 17, 2024

Lee Jack White, 49, of West Salem, died unexpectedly at home. Born on November 19, 1974 in London, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Martin and Kathleen (nee Thomas) White. Lee grew up in Spencer and was a 1992 graduate of Black River High School. A Wellington resident for many years, Lee recently moved to West...

Aug 17, 2024

Jane Elizabeth Shelton, 77, of Wellington, died Saturday, August 17, 2024. Born on August 21, 1946 in Gassaway, WV, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Mary (nee Dobbins) Frame. Jane moved at a young age to Ohio, growing up just outside of Elyria. She was a 1964 graduate of Elyria High School. Jane later attended Lorain...

Aug 15, 2024

James R. Welfle, 76, of Youngstown, Ohio, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, died on August 15, 2024, at his home.  He was born on July 13, 1948, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Harold and Joan (Baltes) Welfle.

Jim attended Norwalk St. Paul for elementary school and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1966.  He also received...

Aug 15, 2024

Deborah Kay VanMeter, 60, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed peacefully from this life to the next on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. She was born on November 28, 1963, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Deanna (Bundschuh) and the late John Miller.  Deb was a graduate of Monroeville High School.

A hard worker, Deb worked most recently...

Aug 15, 2024

Gordon Edward "Ed" Polley, 75, of Wellington, died Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Mercy Allen Hospital. Born on September 4, 1948, in Chicago IL, he was the son of the late Henry and Lois (nee Hawkins) Polley. Ed grew up in Chicago before moving to Indiana and ultimately to Wellington in 2021.

Ed was a truck driver...

Aug 13, 2024

Eleanor Jean Rippon, 84, formerly of Clarksfield passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, under hospice care in South Carolina. Born on August 31, 1939, in Norwalk, Jean was the daughter of the late George and Louise (nee Harris) Wargo, Jr.

A 1957 New London High School graduate, Jean attended Bowling Green State University, earning a bachelor's...

Aug 13, 2024

Susan Darlene (Given) Colley, 68, of Wellington, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.  She was born on August 28,1955 to the late Carlon Maxell Given and Helen Bell (Powell) Given.

Susan graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1973. She retired from BASF and was a Wellington Eagles Auxiliary member.

She enjoyed spending...

Aug 13, 2024

Lee Ridge, 88, of New London, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his home. On November 7, 1935, Lee was born in Daisytown, PA to the late Orman and Julia (nee Krilosky) Ridge. Lee proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War.

He worked many years at Ford Motor Company and...

Aug 12, 2024

Gloria L. Scagnetti, age 87, died peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Twilight Gardens in Norwalk. Born July 31, 1937, in Norwalk, she had been a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Milan High School in 1955 and would later earn a business certificate. Gloria would find her niche in banking, holding various positions within local banks until...

Aug 12, 2024

Willard F. Bores, 83, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on August 12, 2024 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky. He was born on February 19, 1941, in Monroeville, Ohio, to Leo and Irene (Wilhelm) Bores. A lifelong resident of the area, Willard attended both Norwalk and Norwalk St. Paul High School. He married Gwendoline (Goostree) Bores in 1962.

Willard...

Aug 12, 2024

Larry D. Cooper, 78, of New London, died Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Laurels of New London.  He was born July 1, 1946, in Akron to the late Dorothy (Burkett) and Bernard Cooper.  Larry was a diesel mechanic for Kenmore Construction in Akron, Mack Trucking and later worked at D & R.  He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying...

Aug 11, 2024

Ronald N. Ingersoll, 82, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born on April 14, 1942 in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Ivan and Irene (Brauer) Ingersoll Hafner. He married Patricia A. (Franks) Ingersoll in 1964 and was married for 45 years before her passing in 2009.

Ron enjoyed...

Aug 10, 2024

William Richard Watters Sr., 78, passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at his home in Wellington, Ohio. He was a car enthusiast, a gardener, a patriot, a poet, and, above all, a family man.

He was born Nov. 11, 1945, in Oberlin, the son of the late Florence (nee Clodwick) and H. Robert Watters. He was a...

Aug 10, 2024

George A. Maurer, 94, of Wellington, died Saturday, August 10, 2024, at The Echelon of Medina.  He was born on June 27, 1930, in Geneva, Ohio, to the late Dr. J.E. and Helen (Momeyer) Maurer.  He graduated from Geneva High School in 1948, and The Ohio State University, in 1956.

George was a stockbroker with Wachovia Securities,...