Irene E. Reitzel
Feb 8, 2026
Irene Elizabeth (Myers) Reitzel, age 100, went to her heavenly home on February 8th, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Arthur John Reitzel; son, Douglas P. Reitzel; sisters, Gladys Keegan, Anna Rose Ritchey, and Pauline Allison; brothers, William Myers, Bob Myers, Howard Myers, and Lester Myers; daughters in-law, Joyce Reitzel and Patty Reitzel; and great grandson,...
Timothy Hale
Feb 7, 2026
Timothy Hale, age 60, of Greenwich died on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his residence. Born April 24, 1965, in Willard, he was the son of the late Seldon and Charlene (Wireman) Hale.
With a passion for mechanics, Tim was often found working on old cars, motorcycles, or four-by-fours. He found freedom in being outside, and also enjoyed hunting.
Tim is survived...
Paul Richard Kovac Jr.
Feb 7, 2026
Paul Richard Kovac, Jr., born March 20, 1944, in Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 81. He is survived by his sister, Linda Potts; stepsisters, Bobby Tewell and Charlotte Buffington; and stepbrother, David Starcher. He is also survived by his children: Paul R. (Pauline) Kovac III, Jason D. (Heather) Kovac, Angela L. (Greg) Bogan,...
Franklin B. Craig
Feb 7, 2026
Franklin “Benj” B. Craig, 83, of North Fairfield, passed away on February 7, 2026. He was born on April 23, 1943, in Willard, to the late Chester and Dorothy (Bennett) Craig.
Benj worked in sheet metal at Ford Motor Company in Sandusky for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.
Benj...
Teresa L Fehlan
Feb 6, 2026
Teresa L. Fehlan, 85, of Wellington, passed away on February 6, 2026, at UH Elyria after a short illness. Born May 19, 1940, Teresa grew up in Massachusetts and moved to Ohio when she was 20 years old. Dedicated to her education, Teresa went back to college in the mid-1980s, studying to be a nurse at LCCC. She spent 20...
Charles Emerson Ruggles Sr.
Feb 6, 2026
Charles Emerson Ruggles Sr., 97, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born April 8, 1928, to Jay and Ethel Ruggles of North Fairfield, Ohio. He was a 1946 graduate of North Fairfield High School.
Charles was known for his unwavering work ethic and lifelong dedication to his community and customers. In the 1950s, he delivered milk...
Randal A. Altemus
Feb 6, 2026
Randal A. Altemus, 77, of Norwalk, passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born on June 10, 1948 to Melvin and Vida (Elvin) Altemus. Left to cherish his memory is his sister, Debra (Gary) Goodsite. In keeping with Randal’s wishes he will be cremated and no services will be held at this time. Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home is honored to...
Donald R. Cleary
Feb 5, 2026
Donald R. Cleary, 71, of New London, died on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital surrounded by family. Donald was born on September 19, 1954 in Elyria, OH, the son of the late Robert and Hazel (Hamilton) Cleary.
A 1973 graduate of Norwalk High School, Donald worked in general maintenance until he became a business owner and...
Jason P. Sisson
Feb 5, 2026
Jason P. Sisson, 47, passed away on February 5, 2026, at Twilight Gardens in Norwalk. He was born on October 29, 1978, to Raymond and Patricia Sisson.
Jason was born and raised in Texas and moved to Pennsylvania in 2017 to be with his beloved wife and son. He graduated from ITT Texas, where he studied computer technology. Jason held a...
Kevin Babcock
Feb 3, 2026
Kevin Babcock, age 69, of Wakeman, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.
Kevin was born May 13, 1956 to Richard and Alice Babcock of New Haven, Ohio. He attended Willard High School and Pioneer Joint Vocational School, graduating in 1974. During this time he was an active member of Boy Scout Troop 224...
Barbara A. Sawyer
Feb 2, 2026
Barbara A. Sawyer, 79, of Huntington, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Monday, February 2, 2026. The daughter of the late Charles “Chip” and Stella (nee Shaum) Frederick, born in Ashland on December 1, 1946. She was a resident of Ashland and Lorain counties her entire life. She graduated from Savannah High School then earned her cosmetology degree from...
Donald A. Logan
Feb 2, 2026
Donald A. Logan, 85, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, February 2, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1940, in Butler, Pennsylvania, to his late mother, Elizabeth Logan.
Donald loved his family, and enjoyed fishing (and eating fish), gardening, and feeding the birds. He served his country as part of the United States Navy, and had...
Raymond Eugene Twining
Feb 1, 2026
Heaven gained an amazing soul on February 1, 2026. Raymond Eugene Twining of Huntington, Ohio, joined his parents, Rollie (Ronald) and Muriel Twining, after a short illness.
Born June 6, 1947, Ray always said he had a bonus life after a serious farming accident nearly took his life at the age of 20. This accident gave him a true appreciation for...
Virginia L. Cowles
Jan 31, 2026
Virginia L. Cowles, 95, of Pataskla, died Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Wesley Ridge Nursing Center in Reynoldsburg. Born on March 14, 1930, in Ada, she was the daughter of the late Elza and Marjory Dodge. Virginia grew up in Ada, where she met her husband Lawrence when he attended Ohio Northern. They later moved to Wellington before relocating to...
Linda A. Flemming
Jan 30, 2026
Linda A. Flemming 78, of New London died Friday, January 30, 2026 at Metrohealth, Cleveland. She was born June 17, 1947, in Oberlin, Ohio to the late Elsie (Avery) and James Mann. Linda lived most of her life in the New London area and drove bus for New London Schools and worked at Bellevue Care Center. She enjoyed traveling, loved...
Ida B. Hall
Jan 30, 2026
Ida B. Hall, 79, of Wakeman, Ohio died on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk. Ida was born on February 10, 1946 in Hi Hat, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Johnnie and Lissie Bryant.
Ida retired after 16 years with Ford Motor Company. Being home with her family was most important to Ida. She enjoyed tackling...
Patricia A. Hipp
Jan 30, 2026
Patricia A. Hipp (“Pat”) of Norwalk, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord on January 30, 2026.
Pat was born on September 4, 1930, to James and Agnes (Stoll) Riley in Milan, Ohio. She graduated from Milan High School in 1948 as valedictorian of her class. She went on to graduate from both St. Vincent School of Nursing and Mary...
Alan Charles Dean
Jan 27, 2026
Alan Charles Dean, 62, of Naples, Florida, passed away January 27, 2026, surrounded by family.
Alan was born in Norwalk, Ohio, to Jane and Al Dean. He lived in New London, before moving to Sylvania, where he graduated from Sylvania Northview in 1982 after having a successful baseball season and taking carpentry classes. Shortly after he spent some time in Austin...
Stephanie Landy
Jan 27, 2026
Stephanie Landy (née Mutnansky), 64, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026.
Born on October 3, 1961, in Lorain, Ohio, Stephanie made her home in Norwalk, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and selfless love. She loved the LORD fiercely and lived her life as a reflection of that devotion—serving others with kindness, strength, humor,...
William H. "Billy" Hall
Jan 26, 2026
William Henry “Billy” Hall, 58, of Lisbon, Indiana and New London, Ohio, died on Monday, January 26, 2026, very unexpectedly, at home. He was born on May 11, 1967, and is the son of the late Larry Gene Hall and Yvonne Elaine “Bonnie” Hall.
His true passions in life were his family and friends. He was a loyal and loving son,...
