Obituaries

Aug 9, 2024

Gregory A. Sutherland (Greg), 63, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, after recent extensive health issues.

He was born on September 27, 1960, in Norwalk, to the late Danny and Shirley (Marion) Sutherland.

Greg was a lifelong resident of Norwalk and was a graduate of Norwalk...

Aug 9, 2024

Kimberly Ann O'Neil, age 67, of Bellevue, passed away August 9, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

She was born July 18, 1957, in Willard, Ohio, the daughter of Green and Monica (Fritz) Collins. She graduated from Monroeville High School/EHOVE in 1975. She received a nursing degree from Providence School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Nursing...

Aug 7, 2024

Frances C. Olson, 93, of Vermilion and former resident of New London, died on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at the Mill Manor Nursing Home in Vermilion.  Frances was born on March 20, 1931, in Ashland, OH, the daughter of the late Cloyd L. and Goldie (Moomaw) Scherif.

Frances sold real estate for twenty years, worked for American...

Aug 3, 2024

Mary Ellen Courtney, 91, of Avon, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Avon Oaks Caring Community. Born in Logan, PA, on August 14, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Howard) Taneyhill. Mary grew up and graduated from Altoona, PA before moving to Aurora, OH. She later moved back to Pennsylvania to care for family....

Aug 2, 2024

Raymond Dean Keener, 90, of Wellington, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at home. Born on June 14, 1934 in Albian, OH, he was the son of the late Harlan and Nedra (nee Arnt) Keener. Dean grew up in the Sullivan area and was a graduate of Sullivan High School. Following graduation, he joined and proudly served in the United...

Aug 1, 2024

Patrick Homer Messersmith, 98, of Wellington, died Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Avon Lake under hospice care. A son of the late Lloyd Homer and Minnie Olive (nee Moore) Messersmith, Patrick was born on March 17, 1926, in Linn, Missouri. He graduated from high school in Illinois and then proudly joined the Army Air Corps during World War II....

Aug 1, 2024

Debra Lee (Van Vlerah) Birdsell, 66, of Collins, Ohio, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, died on August 1, 2024, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo.  She was born on July 21, 1957, in Norwalk, to the late Dorothy (Ruffing) and Morris Van Vlerah, and was a 75 graduate of EHOVE and Norwalk High School.

Debbie loved...

Jul 31, 2024

John D. "JD" Pothorski, 53, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on July 31, 2024, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, after many health ailments. John was born on January 30, 1971, in Canton, Ohio, to Elizabeth (Shotwell) Pothorski and the late John A. Pothorski. He graduated from Monroeville High School where he played basketball and football and EHOVE, where...

Jul 31, 2024

Lucille C. Sickinger, 84, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio. She was born on May 11, 1940, in Norwalk, to the late Leonard and Lucille (Grosswiler) Sickinger.

Lucille enjoyed BINGO, reading, watching the game show network, playing Jeopardy with family, spending time with great grandchildren, and gardening....

Jul 31, 2024

Shirley Jones, 72, of Willard, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Willard with her family by her side.  She was born September 28,1951 in Willard to the late Catherine (Schultz) and Henry R. Shafer Sr.  Shirley was a lifelong resident of Willard and worked as a nurse's aide at Hillside Acres for several years as well...

Jul 29, 2024

Roger D. "Chub" Osborn, 67, of North Fairfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Chub was born on January 10, 1957, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Shirley (Reep) Osborn and the late Roger J. Osborn. He graduated from South...

Jul 28, 2024

Paul L. Schneiter, 82, of New London, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 12, 1942, in New London, the son of the late Albert A. and Hazel (Anderson) Schneiter.

Paul was a lifelong resident of New London. After High School he worked at...

Jul 28, 2024

Lora Jean Thomas, 56, of Greenwich died on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk. Lora was born on July 25, 1968 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Cline and Lois (Newsome) Tackett.

Lora was a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. Her family was very important to her and she took great pride...

Jul 25, 2024

Allen Hale (63) of New London, died Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home.  He was born March 2, 1961, in New London to the late Ezella (Parsons) and Lawrence G. Hale Sr.  Allen was a graduate of New London High School, Class of 1979 and was an LPN at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin.  He also was an...

Jul 24, 2024

Bernard "Bernie" R. Nirode, age 82, of Wellington, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at University Hospitals of Elyria, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 19, 1941, in Wooster to the late Del and Laura (Weaver) Nirode. After graduating from Shreve High School, he would go on to earn his bachelor's and master's degrees...

Jul 24, 2024

Elfriede A. (Zerbin) Weiss, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024 at home.  She was born on May 20, 1932, in Radom, Poland to the late Emanuel and Anna (Martin) Zerbin.

Visitation for Elfriede will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 243 Benedict Ave., Norwalk, from...

Jul 23, 2024

Jeanette A. Enderby, 62 of Amherst, Ohio died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side.  She was born on June 2, 1962, in Middletown, NY, the daughter of George and Angela (Carpentieri) Sonner.

Jeanette was employed at CertainTeed in Norwalk for a number of years.  She enjoyed being with her...

Jul 23, 2024

Aretta "Maxine" Floyd, age 97, of Wellington, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born July 10, 1927, in Mannington, West Virginia, to the late Earl and Mary (Michael) Snodgrass, she was one of ten children.

Maxine was very active in the community and served on the board for several...

Jul 20, 2024

Mary Judith Fox (88) of Nova died Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Brethren Care Village Health Care Center, Ashland. She was born February 11, 1936, in Ashland to the late Ethel (Dean) and Raymond Starr. Mrs. Fox retired from Citi Financial where she was a Loan Clerk. She served for several years as Troy Township Clerk and was a...

Jul 18, 2024

Nellie G. Sanders, 93, of Sullivan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 18, 2024 at the Elms Retirement Village in Wellington. She was born on October 24, 1930, in Tyner, Kentucky, to the late Henry and Martha (Lucas) Burris.

Nellie was a hard worker who valued her faith and family. She was special, and had...