Obituaries

Sep 17, 2024

Eric E. Myers, 58, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on September 17, 2024, at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home.  He was born on April 29, 1966, in Norwalk, and spent most of his life in the Greenwich and Norwalk area, graduating from South Central High School and EHOVE.

He is survived by his son, Dustin J. Myers; two brothers,...

Sep 17, 2024

Sandy Gerber, 73, of Willard died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Ohio Health Mansfield. She left his world surrounded by her loving family and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She was born February 24, 1951, in Willard to the late Katherine (Kellogg) and Ernest R. Woodworth.  Sandy was a graduate of Willard High School,...

Sep 16, 2024

Gloria Jean Babitt, 75, of Wellington, died Monday, September, 16, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. Born August 18, 1949 in Lorain, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Frances (nee Dombrowski) Biczykowski. Gloria grew up in Lorain and graduated from Admiral King High School in 1967. She moved to Wellington in 1979.

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Sep 14, 2024

Gary Lee Wyckoff, age 85, of New London, died peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. Born March 6, 1939 to the late Charles E. and Etta Marie (Williams) Wyckoff, in Piketon, he moved to New London in 1974. Gary was a graduate of Piketon High School and later earned his Bachelor's degree from...

Sep 13, 2024

Clair "Dan" Daniel Church II, of Collins, died on Friday, September 13, 2024 at his residence in the presence of his beloved wife, Joanne. Born October 24, 1955, in Norwalk, he graduated from Western Reserve High School and the EHOVE Welding program in 1974. He had been a lifelong resident of the Hartland area.

An avid Harley...

Sep 13, 2024

Shirley L. (Hite) Beebe, who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Norwalk Memorial Home.  She was born on September 5, 1934, in East Chicago, Indiana, to the late Glenn and Cora M. (Hawk) Hite.  She was a 1953 graduate of Willard High School, where she was a cheerleader.

Shirley...

Sep 12, 2024

Starjenna Grace Hayes, 15, of Kansas City MO, passed away September 12, 2024 at home. Born on December 11, 2008 in Lorain, OH she was the daughter of the late Jennifer Dawn Hayes.

Star enjoyed the simple things in life such as spending time with her family and friends, cuddling with her newest niece, watching and making...

Sep 12, 2024

Nancy Joy Smith, 71, of North Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on September 12, 2024.  She was born on December 30, 1952, in Caldwell, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Carolyn (Mitchell) Fogle, and was a 1971 Norwalk High School graduate.

Nancy enjoyed bowling, antiquing and going to craft stores, and watching television, especially Yellowstone.  She cherished time...

Sep 11, 2024

Carol May (Cruey) Cantrell, 64, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at her home.  She was born on May 1, 1960, to the late Emmett and Gladys (McGhee) Cruey.

Carol was a longtime resident of Richlands, Virginia until she moved to Norwalk, Ohio in 2008, where she lived out the remainder of her...

Sep 11, 2024

Beverly C. Beauvais, 89, of Norwalk, Ohio, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.  She was born on July 4, 1935, in Reading, Massachusetts, to the late Edward and Ivy (Hodson) Cornwall.

Bev loved reading her Bible and cherished time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She had made many...

Sep 10, 2024

Eric Lee Baldwin, 63, of Milan, Ohio, entered eternal rest on Tuesday morning, September 10, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1961 in Elmira, NY, to the late Jack and Bonita (Olson) Baldwin. Eric was a graduate of Norwalk High School and attended The Ohio State University.

Eric will be fondly remembered as an incredibly selfless...

Sep 9, 2024

Caroline Elaine (Enders) Neal, 77, of Norwalk, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, just one day before her birthday.  She was born September 10, 1946, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Vernon and Dorothy (Johnson) Enders.

Caroline first met her husband, Thomas, in the seventh grade, eventually marrying on April 2, 1966.  Caroline was proud to have...

Sep 4, 2024

Kathy L. Pelham, 64, of Greenwich died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  She was born February 12, 1960, in Willard to the late Lonnie (Wireman) and Ray Pelham.  Kathy was a security guard with R.R. Donnelly and Midwest Industries.  She was a member of Shiloh Pentecostal Church of God.  Kathy cherished her cats and...

Sep 4, 2024

Linda Amilda Blankinsop, age 80, of North Fairfield died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. Born March 31, 1944 in Cleveland to the late Homer and Elsie (Manke) Dreger, she grew up in the Cleveland area, graduating from Cleveland Heights High School. She earned her beautician's license after high school and worked as a...

Sep 3, 2024

Thomas Joseph Tutko, 66, of Ashland, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at home. Born on December 12, 1957, in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Mary R. (nee Matis) Tutko. Thomas grew up in Oberlin and was a graduate of keystone High School. In 1979 he bought a farm in Ashland where he made...

Sep 1, 2024

Charlene Sturgill, beloved sister, aunt, and cherished friend, left us peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on September 1, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on June 10, 1950, in Pikeville, KY, she was a graduate of Milan High School, class of 1968. Charlene was a shining light in the lives of those who cherished her.

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Aug 31, 2024

Carl "Dale" Searls (86) of Norwalk, passed away August 31, 2024 at Norwalk Memorial Home after a short illness. Dale was born August 28, 1938 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Carl and Dorotha (Fulton) Searls. He grew up in Olena and spent his youth tinkering with cars, guns, and anything else mechanical. Dale graduated from Norwalk High School...

Aug 31, 2024

Dennis K. "Denny" Maerkisch, 66, of Huron, Ohio, died on August 31, 2024, at Firelands Hospital in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on February 6, 1958, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Bernard L. and Patricia J. (Boles) Maerkisch.  He was a graduate of Norwalk High School.

Denny's passions began first with bodybuilding and personal training which...

Aug 31, 2024

Katharine A. Chandler, 82, of Norwalk, died Saturday, August 31, 2024, at her residence.  She was born December 3, 1941, in Detroit, MI to the late Hilda K. (Daniels) and Ernest Palmer III.  Mrs. Chandler was a graduate of North Ridgeville High School, Class of 1959, then moved to Olena, OH in 1960.  In 1964 she moved to Fitchville...

Aug 31, 2024

Dwane Reitz, 67, of Wellington, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer, at Akron General Cleveland Clinic.

Dwane enjoyed anything outdoors; gardening, raising livestock, tractor pulls, truck pulls, fishing, hunting and indulged in his daughter's horse hobby. Dwane was a devoted member of the Kipton Community Church. He was known as "Mr. Smiley"...