Obituaries

Jul 1, 2024

Judith A. "Judy" Sickinger, 83, of Norwalk, passed away on July 1, 2024, at Gaymont Nursing Center. Born on February 6, 1941, to Frank and Elise (Brown) Meggitt. Judy was a lifelong resident of Norwalk.

Judy worked for Norwalk furniture for many years. Her most cherished memories were spent fishing on Lake Erie with her husband, Edward....

Jul 1, 2024

Barbara A. Collingwood of Milan passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at the Norwalk Memorial Home after a lengthy illness.

She was born November 18, 1938 in Rochester, New York to William and Elizabeth Bryant and moved to Findlay with her family in 1955. She graduated from Findlay High School in 1957, and from International Business College...

Jun 28, 2024

John Lewis Burrow Jr., age 76, of Norwalk died on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. Born March 21, 1948, in Sandusky, he graduated from Sandusky High School in 1966. He then attended Bowling Green State University where he earned his bachelor's degree. John worked as an assistant store manager at various Sear's locations until...

Jun 27, 2024

Victoria Merceedes Villanueva, 34, formerly of Wellington, died Thursday, June 27, 2024. Born on September 6, 1989, in Oberlin, she was the daughter of Ilene (nee Lara) and Henry Villanueva. She grew up in California before moving to Wellington.

Victoria worked as a DSP for ResCare in Wellington for several years. She would attend Lincoln St Chapel....

Jun 26, 2024

James Columbus Slater II, 51, of Lorain, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home. On August 7, 1972, James was born to parents James J. and Myrtle "Pennie" (nee Cassity) Slater. He grew up in the Huntington area and was a 1990 graduate of Black River High School.

James worked at Invacare as a...

Jun 26, 2024

Michael Duane Best, 68, of Wellington, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at home. Born on September 27, 1955 in Corpus Christi, he spent most of his youth in Jackson, Ohio.

Following graduation, Michael joined the United States Air Force where he was trained as a firefighter. He was stationed on the Marshall Islands, Kwajalein Atoll...

Jun 25, 2024

Robert "Tim" Reighard, 73, of Canton, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Laurels of New London, after a lengthy illness. Born on March 3, 1951 in Canton, he was the son of the late Samuel and Martha (nee Goe) Reighard. Tim was a lifelong resident of Canton and a graduate of McKinley High School.

Tim retired...

Jun 24, 2024

Jerry J. Dwight, age 81, of North Fairfield, died on Monday, June 24, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born December 23, 1942, in Bellevue, he was a 1961 graduate of South-Central High School.

Jerry worked for Ford Motor Company in Sandusky and was an outdoorsman. A member of the NRA, he was also...

Jun 24, 2024

Debra Ann Blair, 70, of North Fairfield, died on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Mercy Hospital, Willard.  She was born on September 22, 1953 in Willard, Ohio, the daughter of Susanna M. (Thoma) King and Lance Young.  Debra has been a lifelong resident of the area.

She was employed as a custodian at South Central School District,...

Jun 20, 2024

Vickiesue "Vickie" Zimmerman, age 64, of Wakeman, died on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at her residence in the company of her beloved husband, Charles. Born August 13, 1959 in North Olmstead, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Nancy (Maurer) Low.

An avid reader, Vickie enjoyed a good book, and when she wasn't reading she would watch...

Jun 19, 2024

Constance M. (Arnold) Smith, 90, entered into heavenly rest on June 19, 2024.  She was born on March 9, 1934, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late James and Christine (Woods) Arnold.  Constance was a lifelong resident of Norwalk and Monroeville, Ohio until 2006, when she moved to the state of Georgia.  She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1952....

Jun 18, 2024

Larry Leo Fritz II died on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at his residence in New London. Born February 9, 1961, in Norwalk, he lived in Norwalk and New London throughout his life, graduating from New London High School in 1979. He also lived briefly on the lake, and enjoyed spending time on the water.

Larry earned his...

Jun 17, 2024

Shane B. Webb, 37, of Willard, Ohio, died unexpectedly, on Monday, June 17, 2024, the result of an automobile accident.  He was born on October, 21, 1986, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Bill and Shelley (Beck) Webb Jr.  Shane graduated from South Central High School and EHOVE in 2005, where he studied the culinary arts.  He continued his education at...

Jun 16, 2024

Sidney Lee Jordan, 84, went home to his eternal resting place June 16, 2024. He was born on November 28, 1939 to Louise (nee Beauchamp) and Russell Jordan.

He grew up in Wellington and graduated from Wellington High School in 1957. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he was stationed in San Diego and...

Jun 14, 2024

Carl Richard Ours II, of Jeromesville, died Friday, June 14, 2024, at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital.  He was born May 22, 1968, in Oberlin to Ellen (Pine) and Carl R. Ours Sr.  Carl was an entertainer and tech man at the Old Ohio Reformatory. He enjoyed playing classic rock music, was a motorcycle enthusiast but his blood hounds were...

Jun 10, 2024

Barbara Lou Hill, 84, of LaGrange, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Keystone Pointe. Barb was one of 15 children of the late Fred A. and Grace Ann (nee Trader) Moyer and was born on October 3, 1939 in Galloway, WV.

Barb was a retired waitress. She loved being a homemaker and took great pride...

Jun 9, 2024

Dorothy L. "Dot" McClanahan, 77, of New London went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  She was born on March 19, 1947, in Pikeville, KY; she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Kidd) Boyd.

Dorothy or Dot as most family and friends called her, was...

Jun 8, 2024

Deborah "Debi" Sue Campagna went to be with the angels on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center of Willard. Born December 6, 1951 to the late Thomas and Constance (Bulgreen) Harmon, she grew up in North Tonawanda, New York and graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1970. With her husband and children, she moved to Greenwich,...

Jun 7, 2024

Amanda E. Hicks, 37, of Ashland and formerly of Wellington, passed away unexpectedly from congestive heart failure on the way to the hospital on June 7, 2024.

On March 29, 1987, Amanda was born in Elyria to the late Robert W. Hicks and Mary E. (nee Franklin) Hicks. Amanda grew up in Wellington before she moved to...

Jun 7, 2024

Melissa Gene "Missy" Lee, 55, of Willard, Ohio, died on June 7, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, after several months of health complications.  She was born on December 8, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Wayne and the late Carol (Mumau) Lee.  She graduated from Willard High School in 1987.

Missy was an extremely hard...