Obituaries

Oct 11, 2023

Janet Sue Lavigne, 67, of Norwalk, Ohio, died unexpectedly on October 11, 2023.  She was born on August 8, 1956, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Roger and Helen (Cole) Lavigne.  She was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Norwalk High School and EHOVE in 1974.

Janet was proud of her family, she loved following her grandchildren's...

Oct 10, 2023

Eleanor Carol Perkins (Garwood) Cherry, 89, of Monroeville, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at her home. She was born February 21, 1934, in Scott Depot, West Virginia to the late James E. and Mayola (Keesee) Perkins.

Eleanor was magical in her ability to make friends and family feel welcome at home, be it at the "Cottage"...

Oct 10, 2023

Kellie Bundschuh, 55, of Norwalk died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Toledo. Born on May 15, 1968, in Port Clinton, she was the daughter of Meg (nee Allen) Anderson and the late Larry Jameson. Kellie was a 1986 graduate of Port Clinton High School.

Family was very important to her, and she...

Oct 8, 2023

Yvonne Elaine "Bonnie" Hall, 80, of New London, died on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the Laurels of New London.  She was born on December 12, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Henry and Rose Marie (Jurinec) Tudor.

Her true passions in life were her family and church family.  She was a member of Kingdom...

Oct 7, 2023

Wendy L. Groot, 49, of Wellington, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home and in her husband's arms. She was born in Cleveland on January 16, 1974, and was a 1992 graduate of Olmsted Falls High School.

Wendy worked at Central Plumbing as a bookkeeper for 30 years. She enjoyed raising plants, dancing, and singing karaoke....

Oct 6, 2023

Barbara Sue VanGilder, 64, of Wellington, died Friday, October 6, 2023 at Mercy Allen Hospital with her family by her side. Born on December 11, 1958 in South Amherst, she was the daughter of the Homer and the late Shirley (nee Carrender) Morrow. Barbara grew up in South Amherst and graduated from South Amherst High School. She moved to...

Oct 6, 2023

Helen E. Pry, 95, of Greenwich, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of North Central Ohio. On January 19, 1928, Helen was born in Plymouth, Ohio to the late Clifford and Hazel (nee Keifer) Ewing. She attended Bucyrus Schools before moving and graduating from Tiro High School.  ...

Oct 5, 2023

Barbara A. Hickey, age 73, of Norwalk passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Twilight Gardens surrounded by her loving family. Born August 22, 1950, in Amboy, IL to the late Florence Jean (Cruise) Rock and Alvin Glenn, she was one of four children. Barb and her siblings were raised in Amboy, she then moved to Norwalk...

Oct 5, 2023

Sherry L. Hicks, age 69, of Greenwich, died on Thursday, October 5,2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side.  Sherry was born on October 2, 1954 in Norwalk, OH, one of eight children to the late Stonewall and Bertha (Blair) Oney.  She grew up in the Greenwich area and attended South Central High School.

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Sep 29, 2023

Michael E. Brewer, a Wellington resident known to most as "Mike," died peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center in Lorain, with his son by his side.

On June 28, 1946, Mike was born to Edward and Kathleen (nee Campbell) Brewer in Oberlin. Mike proudly served in country in the United States...

Sep 28, 2023

Beverly Baker Lee, 98, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at UH Elyria Medical Center.  The daughter of the late Lawrence Baker and Helen Neidhardt Baker, Bev was born on November 26, 1924.  She graduated from Wellington High School in 1942.  Bev attended business college in Oberlin and worked as a secretary for the Wellington schools.  After raising her three...

Sep 27, 2023

Reyes "Ray" Ibarra, 89, of Wakeman, Ohio, died on September 27, 2023, at home.  He was born on April 13, 1934, in San Benito, Texas to the late Miguel and Julia (Huerta) Ibarra.

Ray enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.  He was an avid Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, and Dallas Cowboys fan, and a retired...

Sep 27, 2023

Richard Vernon Tester, 98, of Emerald Village, North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 under the care of Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born on November 17, 1924 to the late Thomas and Mamee A. (nee Wolfe) Tester and was a graduate of New London High School.

Richard worked at Harshaw...

Sep 27, 2023

Alma Juanita "Nita" (Cochran) Dittman slipped into God's arms Wednesday morning, September 27, 2023.  She was born on June 9, 1932 in Slam, PA to Willis W. Cochran and Jennie Mae (Rossman) Cochran.  She was one of twelve children.

Alma Juanita married Raymond Carl Dittman on December 24, 1953.  They moved from Pennsylvania to Ashland before settling...

Sep 25, 2023

John "Jack" G. Rospert, 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 30, 1944, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Myron and Pauline (Hosang) Rospert and was a 1963 graduate of Norwalk St. Paul Catholic High School.

Jack was proud of...

Sep 25, 2023

Shirley Ann Kelsey, 85, of Huntington Township, died Monday, September 25, 2023 at the Elms Retirement Village. Born on May 27, 1938 in Bethesda, she was the daughter of the late Herman Wilfred and Gail Ann (nee Wharton) Moore. Shirley was a 1956 graduate of Spencer High School.

Shirley worked for Family Cleaners in Wellington. She was...

Sep 22, 2023

Janis I. (McDonald) Smith, 74, of Willard, Ohio, died on Friday night, September 22, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, Ohio.  She was born on December 9. 1948, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Robert and Arlene (Reynolds) McDonald and attended Norwalk High School.

A lifelong area resident, Janis was a people-person, who loved spending time...

Sep 20, 2023

Robert E. "Andy" Anderson, 85, of New London died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at University Hospital, Cleveland.  He was born December 7, 1937, in Wellington to the late Pauline (Kolbe) and Earl Anderson.  Robert was a 1958 graduate of Wellington High School and served in the US Army.  He worked at Forest City Technologies for over 30 years.  He...

Sep 20, 2023

Robert "Bob" Windnagle, 83, of Norwalk, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Continuing Health Care in Milan. Born on January 20, 1940 in Sandusky, he was the son of the late Ernest P. and Helen (nee Lamb) Windnagle. Bob proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.

Following his time in the Army, Bob...

Sep 19, 2023

Donna Hile Midkiff, 90, of Norwalk, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Born on February 18, 1933 in Orrville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Ethel Douglas.

Donna is survived by her children, Doug (Sharon) Hile, of Avondale, AZ, Laura (Mike) Mack, of Ashland,...