Obituaries

Sep 1, 2023

Mary Lou Mullins, age 76 of Brighton Township, died at her home surrounded by family Friday, September 1st, 2023.

She was born in Berea, Ohio to Harley Musser and Ruth Simmerer on April 27th, 1947. She graduated from James Ford Rhodes High School in 1965 and attended Kent State University the following fall.

She was...

Aug 31, 2023

Gertrude Leona Sparks, 95, of Ashland, formerly of Greenwich, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Brookwood Place, Ashland, Ohio.  She was born February 11, 1928, to the late Fannie Mae (Snider) Andrew and Willard McVay Andrew, Sr.  She was a graduate of Greenwich High School, Class of 1946.  She worked at Curfmans Sparkle Market while in school and...

Aug 30, 2023

Alfred Theodore "Ted" Kemp, 96, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice.  Born in Gallipolis, OH on April 15, 1927, Alfred was the son of the late Joseph and Edith (nee Cromlish) Kemp. He spent his youth in Gallipolis, OH and attended school with and remained friends with...

Aug 29, 2023

Mary "Beth" Thomas, 67, residing in Norwalk, passed away Tuesday evening, August 29, 2023, at Ebeid Promedica Hospice in Sylvania.

Beth was born November 12, 1955, in Tallmadge, OH, to the late Rose (Nider) Nedrow and Roy Nedrow. Employed at Berry Plastics, the company moved Beth from Las Vegas to Norwalk, where she continued to work until...

Aug 29, 2023

Brian Smith, 59, of Norwalk, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Fisher Titus Medical Center after a short battle with cancer.  He was born April 9, 1964, in Willard to the late Patricia (Hoose) and Roy J. Smith.  Brian was a graduate of South Central High School, Class of 1982 and was employed at Midwest Industries/Stanley.  He enjoyed computer...

Aug 28, 2023

Edward S. Gancos, 79, of New London died Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Laurels of New London.  He was born July 8, 1944, in Orient, Pa to the late Mary (Koholic) and Joseph Gancos.  Edward was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War and worked at General Motors as a welder.  He enjoyed fishing, spending...

Aug 26, 2023

Ralph Mullins, 75, of Norwalk, passed away Saturday morning, August 26, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Ralph was born on April 20, 1948, in McDowell, Kentucky, to the late Alberta (Carroll) and Frank Mullins. He graduated from Martin High School in Kentucky as a member of the 1967 class. Ralph moved to Norwalk in...

Aug 25, 2023

Nancy E. Mowry, 76, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on August 25, 2023. She was born on July 14, 1947, in Lancaster, Ohio, to the late Lois J. (Freisner) and Donald Kane and graduated from Lancaster High School. She moved to Norwalk in 1977.

Nancy worked for New Horizons Bakery from 1987-1991, Don Mowry Flexo Inc. and Wal-Mart...

Aug 25, 2023

Joyce Fay Green, 72, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Friday, August 25, 2023, at her home.

Joyce was born on December 2, 1950, in Amherst, OH, to the late Melba (Correll) Morrow and Herbert Morrow. She graduated from Western Reserve High School. She retired as an inspector from CertainTeed Corporation. Joyce was...

Aug 25, 2023

Earl "Sonny" L. Mull, 93, of Wellington, passed away, Friday evening, August 25, 2023, at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake.

Earl was born on May 20, 1930, in Pittsfield, OH, to the late Louise Helen (Heiden) Mull and William Ezra Mull. He was a lifelong resident of the Wellington area, and more specifically the family farm....

Aug 20, 2023

Geraldine Grace Warren (nee Ray), 88, of New London, died August 20, 2023, after a long illness.  She was born April 13, 1935, in Elyria and graduated from New London High School, Class of 1953.  She married Richard H. Warren on September 19, 1953, and raised 6 children until his death in 1980.  Raised on a 600-acre family farm...

Aug 20, 2023

Nancy Jean Schaffer, 86, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 20, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Nancy was born on February 22, 1937, to Charles and Marie Zimmer and raised in Milan, OH. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Nancy was employed at Fanny Farmer Candy Factory. Most important to Nancy was being...

Aug 20, 2023

Patricia Ann Zavatsky, 83, of Wellington, died Sunday, August 20, 2023. Patricia was born on July 18, 1940, to William and Gertrude (nee Szegedy) Pitcock, Jr. and raised in Elyria. She worked as an Aide at Weber Health Care in Wellington and also was employed by Ames in the Electronics Department.

Patricia attended the Good Hope Baptist...

Aug 19, 2023

Nikki Shepherd, 47, of Fulton, MI, formerly of Willard, died Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, MI. Her death was very sudden and unexpected.  Nikki was born December 9, 1975, in Willard.  She was a resident of Willard until moving to Fulton MI. in 2012.  Nikki was employed at EPI Marketing Services as a warehouse...

Aug 17, 2023

Marie M. Frazier, 93, residing in Norwalk, passed away early Thursday morning, August 17, 2023, at Toledo Promedica Hospital.

Marie was born April 10, 1930, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Ruby (French) Hart and Phillip Hart. The family moved around frequently due to her father's career. Marie graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1948....

Aug 17, 2023

Blinda Lynn (nee Lee) Baxter, 75, of Sullivan, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 peacefully at home, with her family by her side. She was born on December 22, 1947, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to the late William R. and Francis Lois (nee Gordon) Lee.

Blinda was a 1966 graduate of Elyria High School and later...

Aug 16, 2023

David A. Winters, 61, died on August 16, 2023, at his home, in Monroeville, Ohio.  He was born on August 27, 1961, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Robert L. and Dorothy J. (Fodge) Winters and was a 1980 Huron High School graduate.

Dave was a good man who was kind to others.  He was an avid...

Aug 15, 2023

David A. Lane, 79, residing in Norwalk, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023, at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home. Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Aug 15, 2023

Calvin "Cal" T. Snyder, 99, of Norwalk, passed away Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023, at Gaymont Nursing Home.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 11 am until 12 pm at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 West Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857. A procession and burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorial...

Aug 12, 2023

Lynda B. "Bonnie" (nee Crabtree) Bado  passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at home after a lengthy illness. She was born on August 27, 1941, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Arthur and Lorena (nee Russ) Crabtree.

Lynda lived with her family in South Webster, Ohio, before moving to Lorain County and making Wellington her home....