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Robert Schaffer

Robert Schaffer

Sep 11, 2007

Robert J. 'Bob' Schaffer, age 63, of Wellington died September 11,2007 at EMH Regional Healthcare Center in Elyria after a sudden illness. He was born in Norwalk, Ohio, son of the late Florian and Mildred (Braden) Schaffer. Bob was employed as the groundskeeper for the Lorain County Fairgrounds for the last 30 years. He enjoyed pony pulling and was a...

Darwin Wonders

Darwin Wonders

Sep 6, 2007

Darwin Wonders, 91 of Ashland died Thursday, September 6, 2007 at his home after several years of declining health. He was born in Ruggles township on November 4, 1915, the son of Roscoe and Zuelah Thompson Wonders. He lived his entire life in the Ashland County area. Darwin was an avid fisherman, and was fortunate to have spent 21 winters...

Wayne Cottrell

Wayne Cottrell

Sep 6, 2007

Wayne R. Cottrell, age 63, of Seville died on Thursday, September 6, 2007 after a short illness. He was born February 4, 1944 in Wellington, the son of the late Roy and Mary (Hart) Cottrell. Mr. Cottrell was a lifelong resident of the Wellington area and attended Wellington High School. Wayne was an animal lover; he raised fish, birds, and...

Marilyn Jameyson

Marilyn Jameyson

Sep 5, 2007

Marilyn Jameyson, age 72, of Wellington, died Wednesday September 5, 2007 at Allen Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 7, 1935 in Rochester, Ohio, the daughter of the late Olive and Woodford Stanfield. Mrs. Jameyson graduated from Wellington High School in 1953. She loved knitting especially making baby afghans for her grandchildren. Marilyn was a...

Donald Whitney

Donald Whitney

Sep 5, 2007

Donald R. Whitney, age 85, of Wellington, died Wednesday morning, September 5, 2007 at his home after a long illness. He was born September 20, 1921 in Pittsfield, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Olive (Widdson) Whitney. He had lived his entire life in the Pittsfield and Wellington areas. Mr. Whitney was a 1939 graduate of Wellington High School....

James Worcester

James Worcester

Sep 4, 2007

James C. 'Jim' Worcester, age 90, of Pittsfield Township died Tuesday, September 4, 2007 following a short illness. James was born April 7, 1917 in Oberlin. Mr. Worcester was a 1934 graduate of Oberlin High school, where he played basketball, and he graduated from the Oberlin School of Commerce in 1935. James worked for the Lorain Steel Mill and he...

Charlene Ratliff

Charlene Ratliff

Sep 2, 2007

Charlene Ratliff, beloved mother & sister, age 72, of Greenwich, died Sunday, September 2, 2007 at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home, Norwalk after a short illness. She was born August 14, 1935 in Salyersville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Eddie and Gracie (Farler) Ratliff. She lived in Greenwich most of her life. She is survived by her son, Jack (Nancy) Ratliff...

Jacob Kindle

Jacob Kindle

Sep 1, 2007

Jacob E. Kindle, age 82, of New London died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, after a short illness. Mr. Kindle was born April 18, 1925 in Monroe County, Ohio. He had served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Europe in the 3rd Army. He lived in Ashland, Rochester Twp. and for the past ten...

Duwayne Cowhick

Duwayne Cowhick

Aug 31, 2007

DuWayne E. 'Dewey' Cowhick, age 49, of Sullivan died Friday, August 31,2007 at Akron General Hospital following a short illness. DuWayne was born September 25, 1957 in Ashland. He attended the Medina County Career Center and was a 1977 graduate of Black River High School. As a youth, DuWayne was involved with the Boy Scouts of America. Following graduation, DuWayne...

David Steinen

David Steinen

Aug 29, 2007

David L. Steinen, age 71, of Nova, died Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at the Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Firelands after a short illness. He was born June 2, 1936 in Sandusky, Ohio, son of the late Gilbert Steinen, Sr. and Thelma (Galloway) Steinen. He was a 1954 graduate of Sandusky St. Mary's High School, a 1958 graduate of Bowling...

Robert Martin

Robert Martin

Aug 24, 2007

Robert C. Martin, age 69, of New London, died Friday, August 24, 2007 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, after a short illness. Bob was born August 5, 1938 in New London, son of the late, Robert O. & Ruth (Robinson) Martin. He had lived most of his life in New London. He served in the U.S. Navy and was...

Dorothy Ross

Dorothy Ross

Aug 22, 2007

Dorothy H. Ross, age 86, of New London died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Firelands in New London. Dorothy was born June 21, 1921 in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of the late, Stanley Joseph & Goldie Mae (Rossitra) Smith. She lived most of her life in Syracuse, New York, a short time in Texas, before...

Roberta Penn

Roberta Penn

Aug 20, 2007

Roberta M. (Kolk) Penn, age 57, of Sullivan, died Monday, August 20, 2007 at Hospice of North Central Ohio in Ashland. She was born December 6, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio. She grew up in the Cleveland area and had lived in Sullivan for the past 30 years. Mrs. Penn had worked at the Sullivan Post Office, the Sullivan Township, and...

Worlie Case

Worlie Case

Aug 17, 2007

Worlie 'Duke' Case, age 55, of Willard, died Friday in Greenwich. Mr. Case was born May 30, 1952 in New London. He had lived in the New London and Greenwich areas all of his life. He was a 1970 graduate of New London High School and drove truck for many years. Duke is survived by his mother, Marie Deering of...

Adam Bohland

Adam Bohland

Aug 17, 2007

Adam 'Jimmy' Bohland, age 90, of Ashland, died Friday, August 17, 2007 at Good Shepherd Home in Ashland. He was born August 20, 1916 in Akron, son of the late Peter & Elizabeth (Reiter) Bohland. He had lived in Akron until 1942 when he moved to Nova. He lived in Adario and Mansfield, before moving to Ashland. Jimmy was unable...

Garnetta Pack

Garnetta Pack

Aug 17, 2007

Garnetta Jean 'Net' Pack, age 69, of Lorain died Friday, August 17 at Lorain Community after a short illness. She was born October 29, 1937, daughter of the late John Q. and Mary (Vance) Wiley. Mrs. Pack was born and raised in Harts Creek, WV and had lived in the Lorain area since 1957. She was a machinist for Catania...

Earl Hartley

Earl Hartley

Aug 13, 2007

Earl R. Hartley, age 76, of Greenwich, died Monday, August 13, 2007 from injuries sustained in an auto accident in Norwalk. Mr. Hartley was born October 8, 1930 in New London, son of the late, Earl M. & Gladys (Sheets) Hartley. He grew up in the Shelby and Plymouth area. Earl had lived in Greenwich for over 50 years. He...

Kenneth Laborie

Kenneth Laborie

Aug 12, 2007

Kenneth E. 'Rock' Laborie, age 81, of New London, died , Sunday, August 12, 2007 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born November 24, 1925 in New London, son of the late Vincent W. and Stella (Ried) Laborie. He was a 1943 graduate of New London High School and a graduate of Miami University of Ohio. Mr....

Wendell Troxel

Wendell Troxel

Aug 7, 2007

Wendell Kent Troxel, age 92, of Willard, died Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Hillside Acres in Willard. Mr. Troxel was born February 14, 1915 in Butler Twp., Richland County, Ohio, son of the late, Alva Thorton & Sadie (Phillips) Troxel. He was a Savannah High School and Ashland College graduate. Mr. Troxel was a math and science teacher for 18...

Janet Boss

Janet Boss

Aug 3, 2007

Janet M. (Oney) Boss, age 69, of Ashland, died Friday, August 3, 2007 at her home, after a 4 ' year battle with cancer. Mrs. Boss was born November 12, 1937 in Dayton, daughter of the late, William & Birdie (Blair) Oney. She had lived most of her life in the New London and surrounding area. She was a homemaker...

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