Elmer E. Smith Iii
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...
Richard Vogt
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...
Gordon W. Smith
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....
Margaret E. Bursley
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...
Wendy Marie Berger
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,...
Claudette Shepherd
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...
Jodi Lynn Warner
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,...
Judith Ann Sickinger
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....
Barbara A. Collingwood
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...
John Lewis Burrow Jr.
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...
Victoria Merceedes Villanueva
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....
James Columbus Slater Ii
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...
Michael Duane Best
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...
Robert "Tim" Lon Reighard
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...
Jerry J. Dwight
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...
Debra Ann Blair
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,...
Vickiesue "Vickie" (Low) Zimmerman
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...
Constance Marlene (Arnold) Smith
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....
Larry Leo Fritz Ii
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...
Shane Bradley Webb
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...
