Obituaries

Aug 8, 2023

John E. Fessenden, 79, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on August 8, 2023, at MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland, the result of an automobile accident.  He was born on November 22, 1943, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Raymond and Mary Jane (Kovach) Fessenden.

John was someone who was loved by everyone.  He enjoyed spending time at the Norwalk...

Aug 8, 2023

Kenneth Ratliff, 84, of New London, OH, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his daughter Dawn's home in Greenwich.  He was born on July 18, 1939, in Honaker, KY, the son of the late Bernard and Tworea (nee Meade) Ratliff.

Kenny grew up in New London and proudly served his country in the US Army.  On...

Aug 8, 2023

Joshua M. Fluty, 44, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, died on August 8, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  He was born on June 14, 1979, in Sandusky, Ohio to Bernard Fluty and the late Carleen (Wallace) Fluty.  Josh graduated from EHOVE where he studied construction.

A great friend, and wonderful father, Josh was full of wisdom and life...

Aug 5, 2023

Bette Loughin, 95, of Wellington, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, August 5, 2023, under the care of her daughter with the amazing support and compassionate care of Mercy New Life Hospice. Bette was born in New Milford, Connecticut, and grew up near Valley Forge in Pennsylvania. During World War II, she was a teenage member of Civil...

Aug 5, 2023

Bradley Thomas Tinker, 72, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on August 5, 2023, at home.  He was born on May 19, 1951, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Glenn and Marguerite (Miller) Tinker and attended Norwalk St. Paul High School.

Brad was a very social person who loved his family, golf, the Cleveland Browns and Guardians, and the...

Aug 4, 2023

LaBelle C. Murtha, 82, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  She was born on February 18, 1941, in Manhattan, New York, to the late Harry and Florence (Johnson) Murtha Sr.  She graduated from Atlantic Highlands High School in New Jersey and moved to Ohio in 1971 to pursue singing opportunities.

Aug 4, 2023

Loreta May (Roberts Johnson) Krupp, 91, of Wellington, died Friday, August 4, 2023 under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice at Keystone Pointe. On April 11, 1932, Reta was born to the late Jesse and Rockford (nee Lykins) Gibson in West Liberty, Kentucky. Reta grew up in Willard and attended Willard High School.

She worked as...

Aug 3, 2023

Harles Vanderpool Jr., known to most as Junior, died Thursday, August 3, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born on July 5, 1936 in Hueysville, KY, he was the son of the late Harles and Myrtle (nee Reed) Vanderpool Sr. Junior moved to the Greenwich area as a youth and attended Greenwich High School.

Junior worked...

Aug 3, 2023

Linda Ann Hanneman, 62, of Norwalk, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Cleveland MetroHealth.

Linda was born in Norwalk, OH, November 11, 1960, to the late Mary Ann (Bertsch) Ott and Paul Ott. She was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Monroeville High School in 1979. Linda was...

Aug 1, 2023

Sandra Jean Gibson, 83, residing in Port Clinton, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 1, 2023, at Promedica Ebeid Hospice of Sylvania.

Sandra was born on September 21, 1939, in Norwalk, to the late Catherine (Grimmer) Barnes and Ernest Barnes. She graduated from St. Paul High School as a member of the 1957 graduating class. Sandra was...

Aug 1, 2023

Daniel W. (Bud) Hall, 85, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Ohio Health Hospital, Mansfield.  Mr. Hall was born February 7, 1938, in Grahn, Ky to the late Lillie (Mosier) and Daniel N. Hall. Daniel was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was a crane operator at AK Steel until...

Aug 1, 2023

Jean A. Forbush of Lagrange, OH passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 31, 2023 at Keystone Pointe following a bout with pneumonia. Jean was born March 12, 1932 in Lagrange, OH – attending Lagrange H.S. Her family was into farming, breeding appaloosa horses, and champion hunting dogs.

Her work life started as an Elyria Telephone Company Operator in...

Jul 29, 2023

Richard A. Thornton, 79, of Willard, died on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at his home with his wife Sue by his side.  He was born on June 14, 1944, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late George and Marian (Simpson) Thornton.

Richard proudly served his country as a member of the US Navy.  Richard held numerous...

Jul 29, 2023

Kathleen "Kathy" Elaine Walton

September 19, 1950 - July 29, 2023

Kathleen "Kathy" Elaine Walton, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 29th, 2023.  Born September 19, 1950, to Henry and Helen Parry (Barszczowski).  She grew up in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, moving to Ohio with her husband, Richard "Ric" C. Walton in 1976....

Jul 27, 2023

Charles William Seese, 79, of Wellington, died Thursday, July 27 at his home.  Charles was born in Flushing on May 29, 1944 to the late Charles Talbert and Grace Ann Seese.  In the early 60s, he moved to Columbus before settling in Wellington in 1968.

Charles worked for Ford for nearly 40 years. He was a member...

Jul 26, 2023

Timothy D. Iehle, 70, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at University Hospital in Cleveland. Born in Sandusky on October 2, 1952, Tim was a lifelong Norwalk resident and 1970 graduate of Norwalk High School. Tim proudly served the United States Army, working at the NATO headquarters in the Postal Department.

Timothy was a union tile setter...

Jul 26, 2023

Betty Lou Chase, 90, of New London, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Grandma's Place in New London.  She was born November 5, 1932, in Clarksfield Township, OH to the late Treva (Phillips) and Joseph Nestor.  Betty was best known for her vocal and piano skills.  She performed at many local events throughout her life.  When her youngest child...

Jul 25, 2023

Larry P. Coy, 85, of North Fairfield, passed away with his loving family by his side, Tuesday evening, July 25, 2023, at Fisher Titus Medical Center.

Larry was born on July 24, 1938, in Willard, OH, to the late Nina (Clock) Coy and Paul Coy. He was a lifelong resident of North Fairfield and graduated from North...

Jul 25, 2023

Michelle Gail Kaiser, 54, of Wellington, died at her home surrounded by family on July 25, 2023. Born in Jenkins, KY, Michelle was the daughter of Christine (nee Treder) and Robbie Hall. A 1987 graduate from Admiral King, Michelle lived in Lorain for many years before settling in Wellington.

Michelle worked at Forest City for 15 years....

Jul 24, 2023

Joyce Lee Reitzel, 78, residing in Lufkin, Texas, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at her son's home in Lake Ann, MI with her loving family by her side.

Joyce was born on April 17, 1945, in Cleveland, OH to the late Agnes (Vassel) Higgins and George Higgins. She graduated from Norwalk High School as a member...