Obituaries

Mar 12, 2024

Joseph W. Sherman, 91, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 15, 1932, in Bellevue, OH to the late Joseph and Irene (Seibel) Sherman. Joseph graduated from Bellevue High School in 1950. He met his late wife Joann (White) Sherman in high school and married September 13, 1953....

Mar 10, 2024

Hannah Grace Duta was born December 11, 1997. She was chosen by her parents William and Carol Duta at 4 months old. Hannah left us to be with the angels on March 10, 2024, surrounded by family.

Hannah enjoyed most being around her family and her dogs Oliver, Nevaeh, and Brock. She loved watching Disney and listening...

Mar 8, 2024

Nancy Ann Hetrick, 75, was born to the late Thurman "Tag" and Martha Wright on April 8, 1948, in Clyde, OH. The Lord called her home on March 8, 2024 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain.

Nancy grew up in Clyde and graduated from Clyde High School, where she was a cheerleader. Nancy started and ran...

Mar 4, 2024

John S. Savel, Sr., 78, of Wellington, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at home surrounded by family after a courageous  battle with cancer. The son of the late Pearl (nee Dorogi) and Michael Savel, he was born on October 21, 1945 in Uniontown, PA. John graduated from North Union High School, where he excelled in track and...

Mar 4, 2024

George Charles Kimmich, 86, of Wellington, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his home. Born and raised in Cleveland, George was the son of the late George and Beatrice (nee Smith) Kimmich and graduated from West High High School.  He proudly served in the Army National Guard for 8 years.

Alongside his wife, George owned...

Mar 4, 2024

Robert (Bob) Knoll, 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on Monday, March, 4, 2024 at the Gaymont Care Facility in Norwalk.  Robert was born on January 21, 1946, the son of the late Albert and Ruth (Heether) Knoll.

Robert was born and raised in Norwalk, where he grew up on a Jersey dairy farm outside of town.  He...

Mar 3, 2024

Andrew Wossilek, 100, was born to the late Thomas and Anna Wossilek on "2/4/24," in Monongahela, PA. The Lord called him home on March 3, 2024, at Ames Hospice House of the Western Reserve in Westlake.

Andrew proudly served as a Sergeant, in the United States Marine Corps serving during WWII. He retired from Ridge Tool in...

Mar 2, 2024

Marjorie Jean Mull, 73, of Pittsfield, passed away Saturday March 2, 2024 at home. Born on November 30, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Milton and Jeannette M. (nee Bucholz) Heatwole. Marjorie was a life long resident of the Wellington and Pittsfield area and a 1969 graduate of Wellington High School.

Marjorie retired from...

Mar 2, 2024

Barbara M. "Barbie" Barman passed away March 2, 2024 surrounded by her family. Barbie was born on September 4, 1953 to Rodney Lewis and Sarah (Lane) Lewis in Huron, Ohio. Barbie grew up in Huron and graduated from Huron High School in 1973. Growing up she loved to buzz the ave with her friends. She was a lover of...

Mar 2, 2024

Phyllis J. DeHaven, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio passed Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her residence.  She was born July 4, 1931, in Quincy, Illinois to the late Bernice (Tucker) and Frank G. Kroeger.  Mrs. DeHaven worked at Motorola in California. She moved to the Fitchville/Norwalk area in 1976 and worked as a bartender at the Branding Iron and Riverside...

Mar 1, 2024

Donna Jean Bond, 77, of Oberlin, surrounded by her loving family, died on Friday, March 1, 2024 at her home. Donna was born on March 22, 1946 in Oberlin. A 1964 Oberlin High School graduate, Donna spent most of her life in the Oberlin and Wellington areas.

An LPN, Donna cared for patients at the Oberlin Hospital,...

Mar 1, 2024

Donald A. Lewis, 84, of West Salem, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at Ohio Health Hospital in Mansfield.  Don was born in Elyria on September 13, 1939 to parents Frances and Wilhemenia Lewis and spent most of his life in the Camden Township area.

For over 22 years, Donald performed track maintenance for the railroad. He...

Feb 27, 2024

Mary Lou Patton, 92, of Nova, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the Brethren Care Village following a brief illness.  She was born on August 25, 1931 in Ashland, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Vera (Scott) Vermillion.

Mary Lou was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Ashland.  She previously...

Feb 26, 2024

Gloria Jeanene Fetterman, age 79, of New London, died on Monday February 26, 2024 at the University of Toledo Medical Center after a lengthy illness.  She was the daughter of the late William and Virginia (Evans) Johnson.  Jeanene was born January 26, 1945 at the hospital in Olive Hill, Carter Co., Kentucky, but spent her childhood in Rowan County,...

Feb 23, 2024

Jane F. Ogle, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 23rd, 2024, at the age of 81. She passed peacefully at her home in Palm Harbor, Florida. She was born on November 10th, 1942, in Fremont, Ohio, to the late Wilson and Phyllis (King) Baker.

Her hobbies and interests were quilting, sewing, scrapbooking,...

Feb 22, 2024

Willie L. McCory, 70, of Norwalk, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 22, 2024.  He was under the care of Edgewood Manor of Lucasville.   Willie was born on February 7, 1954, in Arcola, Mississippi, to the late Robert and Minnie (Morris) McCory.

Willie loved his dogs, people, and the Lord.  He was...

Feb 22, 2024

Calvin Asa Foote, 91, of New London, died on February 22, 2024 surrounded by his family. Calvin was the youngest of 16 children and was born in Pritchardville, SC on March 29, 1932 to the late Charles and Eleanor (née Smith) Foote. He attended Cuyahoga Heights High School.

Proudly self-employed, Calvin owned Cal's Sink Tops fabricating custom...

Feb 22, 2024

Alice L. (Trigg) Swartz beloved wife to Robert of 64 years, mother to Cathryn (Frank) Kurowski of Lorain and Patricia Palmer of Wakeman, grandmother to Ashley, Courtney, Amanda, and Cody and great-grandmother to Landen, Avery, Adrian, Zoriana, and Zamari, sister to Karen Birchfield and Sharon Goodwin passed away peacefully on February 22.

Alice was a member of...

Feb 20, 2024

Virgil "Ben" Leroy Osborn, 57, of Monroeville, died unexpectedly on February 20, 2024. Ben was born to the late, Virgil Leroy Osborn and Francis Eileen (Sitterly) Osborn on August 23, 1966, in Norwalk, Ohio. Ben attended Monroeville High School and was a self-employed handyman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. Ben was known for his carpentry work, and...

Feb 20, 2024

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Wed 2/21/2024 2:06 PM

Eileen M. Thornton, 89, of Wellington, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the Elms Retirement Village. Born on June 27, 1934, in Geneva, she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Lila (nee Morgan) Stokes. Eileen grew up in Geneva before moving to Elyria. She and her...