Obituaries

Dec 16, 2023

Richard D. ("Dick") Zeiter, age 88, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on December 16 after a lengthy illness while surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 29, 1935, in Centerton, Ohio to the late Mervin D. Zeiter and Helen M. Martin Zeiter. His stepmother was the late Lucile Zeiter.

Dick proudly served in the U.S....

Dec 15, 2023

Louis H. Copsey Jr., 89, passed away on December 15th 2023. Louis was born on January 1st, 1934 to Louis Sr. and Ethel Copsey. Louis was a lifelong resident of Norwalk and was a 1952 graduate of Norwalk High School. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Upon returning home, he worked at Boxboard Packaging...

Dec 15, 2023

Michael A. Shope, 79, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on Friday, December 15, 2023, surrounded by family after a battle with cancer.  He was born on July 1, 1944, in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Hugh and Virginia (Segars) Shope.  Michael graduated from Barberton High School where he graduated with honors and participated in football and track and field.

Dec 13, 2023

Updated Service Information:

Patricia's family has announced the Celebration of Life for her.  It will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Willard Moose Lodge, 220 East Walton Street, Willard, OH 44890.

Patricia Ann (Collins) Andrade of Mansfield, Oh. passed on December 13, 2023, at Riverside Hospital, Columbus. ...

Dec 12, 2023

Jeffrey Paul Montgomery, 67, of Norwalk, joined his parents in Heaven on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. Born on December 28, 1955 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Thomas Neal and Louise Dorothy (nee Klingshirn) Montgomery. Jeff grew up in Vermilion and was a 1974 Graduate of Vermilion High School.

Dec 12, 2023

Haydin Lee Carruthers-Seymour, 13 months, unexpectedly received her heavenly wings on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at OhioHealth Mansfield surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 24, 2022 in Columbus to Danielle Carruthers and Clayton Seymour, she was an independent toddler who always wanted to be heard. Once Haydin learned to talk she never stopped, and once she...

Dec 12, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" W. Wright, 84, passed away on December 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born on October 23, 1939, in Henrietta, West Virginia. He was a former Marine and served during the Vietnam War. He and his wife Trudy shared a wonderful 52 years of marriage together. Larry dedicated 35 years to...

Dec 12, 2023

Elaine Ellen Liedorff, 79, of Wellington, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Mercy Lorain Hospital. Born on March 1, 1944, to the late Gus and Esther (nee Fortune) Querin, Elaine was a 1962 graduate of Black River High School.

Elaine worked at Allen Memorial Hospital as an LPN for many years. In her free time,...

Dec 11, 2023

Naomi Sue Fortney (Varner), 91, passed away on December 11th at her home of 74 years following a full and meaningful life. Born in Washington, PA on February 14, 1932, Naomi moved to Belleville in 1946 where she attended high school.

A lifetime active member of the Brighton United Methodist Church, she and her husband Paul were...

Dec 11, 2023

Kaylianna "Kayli" Jo Lanae Reno, of Norwalk, Ohio, gained her wings on December 11, 2023.  She was 6 years old.  Kayli was born on June 22, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Kelsey Reno.

Kayli loved to sing and dance and was a social butterfly who gave many of those she cared for affectionate nicknames.  She was a...

Dec 11, 2023

Phillip L. Egnor Sr., age 76, of New London died on December 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hamlin, West Virginia, on March 5, 1947, to the late Ernie and Elsie Pearl (Stowers) Egnor, he graduated from Duval High School in Griffithsville, West Virginia in 1965. Soon after graduation, Phillip moved to Ohio,...

Dec 11, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Martha Jane Alleman on December 11, 2023. Born on April 19, 1939, in the same cherished farmhouse where she spent most of her life, Martha's journey was one of love, dedication, and grace.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, George Alleman of...

Dec 11, 2023

Eugene "Gene" Brazie died on Monday, December 11, 2023.  Born on December 5, 1943, he turned 80 years old just a week before. Gene lived in New London, Ohio until 1986, when he moved to Findlay, Ohio.  He lived in Findlay until moving to Mansfield in 1998.  He leaves behind two brothers, one sister, six children, Cherie (Brazie) Velez,...

Dec 10, 2023

David L. Kirk, 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Dec. 10, 2023. He was born on January 9, 1945 to the late William and Goldina (Goff) Kirk in Newark, Ohio. Growing up he loved fishing, camping, and the outdoors. David served in the United States Army in the 2nd Armored Division ("Hell on Wheels") and worked for Ford...

Dec 10, 2023

Carol Anne Marett, 85, passed away with her family by her side, on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.  She worked many years with her husband, Gordon, in the family insurance business in New London but was mainly a mother to her four children. She served as a Cub Scout Den Mother and attended all of their various sporting and school...

Dec 9, 2023

Wayne Albert Jackson Sr., 76, of Castalia, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness, at Toledo Hospital with his loving family by his side on December 9, 2023. Born on April 2, 1947 in Fostoria, he was the son of the late William Leroy and Eleanor (nee Syllbaugh) Jackson. Wayne grew up in Milan and was...

Dec 9, 2023

Brandon Krisha, 28, of Norwalk, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Gaymont Nursing Center.  He was born on November 29, 1995 in Oberlin.  Brandon was a 2014 graduate of Western Reserve High School.  Brandon was employed as an assistant manager at the Freight House in Norwalk.  He enjoyed working at the Freight House, where he was always concerned about...

Dec 8, 2023

Rickey Garrison Hack, 68, of Norwalk, OH passed away on December 8th, 2023. He was born on July 16, 1955, in Toledo, OH to the late John and Dorothy L. (Vaughn) Hack,

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Trisha L. Palmar; sister, Gail Lutz; father-in-law, Breman Slone; brothers- in-law, Harry...

Dec 8, 2023

James (Jim) Lauren Boose went Home to the Lord peacefully on Friday, Dec. 8th 2023, as his loving and devoted wife, Mary Generose of 68 years, was by his side. He was born on August 2nd 1937, in Norwalk, Ohio. He lived in Norwalk for 65 years and also was a resident of Bradenton, Florida for 21 years.

Dec 8, 2023

Nancy L. Laface, 90, a lifelong resident of Norwalk, passed away, Friday, December 8, 2023, at Norwalk Memorial Home.

Nancy was born on February 24, 1933, in Norwalk, OH to the late August and Lavinia (Bernola) Tomei.

Nancy was a 1951 graduate of Norwalk High School. She was employed at Norwalk Furniture and Love Furniture...