Obituaries

Jul 17, 2024

Gary Eugene Edwards, 74, of Wellington, entered into the joy of the Lord on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 18th, 1950, in Williamson, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Charles and Eleanor (Crawford) Edwards.

Gary's family relocated to South Bend, Indiana, where...

Jul 17, 2024

Gerald E. Auble, 89, of Fort Myers, Florida and Wellington, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Born on November 1, 1934, in Spencer, Ohio, Gerald lived most of his life in Wellington. He was a tool & die maker and shop foreman for Sectional Tool & Die Company of Wellington. In 1976, he became one...

Jul 15, 2024

Lester James Chase, Sr., 96, died peacefully on July 15, 2024 at Providence Care Center in Sandusky. Lester was born May 5, 1928, in North Fairfield. His parents were Earl and Eunice Chase. He married Thetis Chamberlin in 1948 and were married for 62 years. He retired from New Departure, having worked there for 44 years, and was also...

Jul 14, 2024

Sylvia Cruz, age 68, of Norwalk, died on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 24, 1955, in Texas, and was raised in Norwalk.

A member of the VFW and Eagles, both of Norwalk, Sylvia was always the life of the party and loved...

Jul 13, 2024

Roger Hans Dixon, born August 11, 1935, to the late Hans and Irene Dixon, passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2024.  Roger shared a long and loving marriage with Peggy (Griffin) Dixon, whom he wed on November 22, 1956.

Roger dedicated 31 years of his career to the Huron County Health Department.  His commitment to...

Jul 13, 2024

Eugene Richard "Gene" Smith, died on July 13, 2024, at the family farm surrounded by his loving family.

Gene was born September 13, 1950, at Norwalk Memorial Hospital in Norwalk, to the late Rudolph and Donelda (Kehres) Smith, and passed away in the same home that he grew up in. Gene was a 1968 graduate of St....

Jul 12, 2024

Dennis (Denny) Courtland Edwards Sr., 78, passed away on July 12, 2024, in his home in Nova, Ohio.

Born in Ashland, Ohio on September 14, 1945, Denny was the son of Francis Edwards Sr. (Barnesville, Ohio, March 20, 1912) and Mildred (Plank) Edwards (Ashland, Ohio, December 26, 1919). Denny attended Ruggles Troy Schools through his sophomore year...

Jul 12, 2024

Nancy Dee Morgan, age 89, of Berlin Heights, and formerly of Norwalk, died peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Laurels of New London. Born September 6, 1934, in Norwalk, to Clifford A. and Vivienne J. (Pebworth) Ellis, she was a 1953 graduate of Norwalk High School.

A proud member and past president of the New...

Jul 12, 2024

Russell E. Eaton, of Wellington, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 after 78 years. Russ was born in Ashland on March 1, 1946 to the late Weldon and Mary (nee Ferber) Eaton. He was 1964 graduate of Wellington High School where he enjoyed football, basketball, and chasing girls.

Russ spent most of his life working on...

Jul 12, 2024

Wilbur Lowell Kelsey died on July 12, 2024  at the age of 91 at his home surrounded by family.  Born on November 26, 1932 to the late Harold and Maxine (nee Skeeles) Kelsey, Wilbur was a lifelong Huntington resident. He graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1950.

Wilbur was a farmer and hauled milk for...

Jul 11, 2024

Christine Ann Schartman, 82, of Penfield, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 28, 1941, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Anna (nee Ondo) and Andrew Rusnak. Christine spent most of her youth in North Ridgeville and was a 1959 graduate of North Ridgeville High School.

Jul 8, 2024

Deborah (Deb) Brown, 87, of Norwalk and a long-time resident of Greenwich, Ohio, peacefully passed away on July 8, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior. Deb was born on February 23, 1937, in Ripley Township, the daughter of the late Vern and Ruth (Swanger) Barre. Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering faith.

Jul 8, 2024

Brenda Crawford (née Harvey), aged 75, woke up in Heaven on July 8, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Born on April 15, 1949, in New London, OH, Brenda was a beloved figure in her community and a devoted wife, mom, and grandma.

Brenda is survived by her loving and devoted husband of almost 57 years,...

Jul 5, 2024

Elmer E. Smith III age 101 died July 5th, 2024, at Hillview Retirement Center where he had lived since 2006.

He was born on February 20, 1923, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, to Elmer E. Smith, Jr. and Rachel Elizabeth Carroll Smith.  He was their only child.

After graduating from Monongahela High School in 1941, he attended...

Jul 4, 2024

Richard Vogt, age 98 of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on July 4, 2024, after a life well lived. Richard was born on October 6, 1925, in Belmont County, Ohio to the late Clifton and Bright Darlene Fielding Vogt. Richard's senior year of high school was spent as a sailor during WWII, and he received his graduation diploma from Bellaire...

Jul 4, 2024

Gordon Wilfred Smith, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Birchaven Village in Findlay.

Gordon was born in Kalida, Ohio, in 1936 to Wilfred and Lela (Allgire) Smith. Their family moved to Norwalk when Gordon was in 6th grade. They precede him in death along with his beloved siblings, Donald Smith and Jacqueline Hohler....

Jul 4, 2024

Margaret E. Bursley, 94, of Wakeman, OH went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 4, 2024.  She had been staying with her granddaughter, Vicki and Craig Workinger, and great granddaughter, Katie Greene, who have been caring for her in their New London home for several months with the help of Southern Care Hospice.

Margaret...

Jul 3, 2024

Wendy Marie Berger, 53, of Lorain, passed away from complications of a stroke on July 3, 2024, at Akron General Hospital. On October 7, 1970, Wendy was born in Elyria to the late John and Jacqueline Vaught, Sr.

Wendy worked as a cook and food was a true passion of hers. She loved trying the newest dishes,...

Jul 3, 2024

Claudette Shepherd, 85, of New London, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 26, 1939 in Floyd County KY, she was the daughter of the late John and June (nee Mead) Harvey. Claudette moved to New London at a young age and spent most of her life there.

Claudette...

Jul 2, 2024

Jodi Lynn Warner, 63, of Norwalk, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2024, at her home. She was born on January 23, 1961, to Dallas and Janice (Vance) Warner.

Jodi attended Oak Hill High School. For many years, she worked as a custodian at area nursing homes where she loved interacting with the residents.  She enjoyed gardening,...