Obituaries

Jul 23, 2023

Although a man of few words, Rick Pelham, 60, of Norwalk, could say everything through his smile and laughter. He left this earth on Friday, July 23 at his home, leaving a huge impact on everyone he met by exemplifying his ease and joy in the little things in life.

Born in Norwalk, Ohio to Norb and...

Jul 23, 2023

Andy Case, Jr., 71, of Norwalk, was taken from us after an act of violent crime on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Lorain, OH.

Andy was born on July 12, 1952, in Norwalk, OH, to the late Loucreassia (Blanton) and Andy Case, Sr. He attended Western Reserve High School and EHOVE. Andy was a truck driver for...

Jul 21, 2023

Jewell Marie Stallard, 93, of Wellington, passed away Friday afternoon, July 21, 2023, at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin.

Jewell was born on September 27, 1929, in Baston, VA, to the late Virgie Johnson Stanley and Malcom Stanley. She grew up in Virginia and moved her family to Wellington in the early 1960's. Jewell was employed at...

Jul 21, 2023

Margaret "Marge" Ann Mitro, 88, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully, Friday July 21, 2023, at home.

Marge was born on May 22, 1935, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Anna Gorrie Ostarticki and Andrew Ostarticki. While raising her four children, she returned to school and in 1979 she earned a bachelor's degree in business from Kean...

Jul 19, 2023

Carlos W. Brown, 62, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on July 19, 2023, at home.  Arrangements are entrusted to Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, Norwalk.  Memorial contributions if desired may be directed to the Huron County Board of Developmental Disabilities, ATTN: Community Rec., 306 S. Norwalk Rd. W., Norwalk, OH 44857.

Jul 18, 2023

Allen J. Lewis, 77, North Fairfield, passed away peacefully at his home July 18th after a brief battle with leukemia.

Allen was a 1963 graduate of South Central High School and attended Ohio University, Athens, where he met his future wife Pat. The couple married on October 30, 1965.

Allen began working for Minnear &...

Jul 15, 2023

Linda L. Shepherd, 72, of Ashland died Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital surrounded by all her family. She was born July 28, 1950, in Willard to the late Mary Magdalene (Stephens) Munns and Frank Ratliff, as well as her stepfather Jesse G. Munns. Linda was a graduate of Ashland High School, Class of 1968 and...

Jul 13, 2023

Shawna Marie Cesare-Hanson, 42, of Norwalk, passed away unexpectedly from an unknown heart condition, Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.

Shawna was born on January 12, 1981, in Norwalk, OH to Debra (Fortner) and Paul Hanson.

To provide for her family, Shawna worked in management at various local restaurants. She had a very...

Jul 11, 2023

Helen Ruth Lattimer Young arrived in this world on Valentine's Day 1927, much to the delight of her father. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia and is the daughter of the late Homer Franklin Lattimer and Dycie Thelma Lattimer (nee Miller). She passed away July 11, 2023, following a short illness.

Helen is survived by daughter...

Jul 11, 2023

Joyce Ann Broeckel, 83, of North Ridgeville, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, surrounded by her family at home. Born on September 6, 1939 in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Anna (nee Merhar) Sternisa. Joyce grew up in the Cleveland area and graduated from Collinwood High School. In 2008 Joyce moved to Wellington before relocating...

Jul 9, 2023

Carolyn Louise Maynard (nee Doenges), 88, of New London, died Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. Born on March 9, 1935 in Traverse City, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Georgia (nee Story) Doenges. Following graduation, Carolyn worked briefly as a secretary for Michigan Bell while the love of her life, Edmund...

Jul 9, 2023

Danny Lee Smith, 72, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away July 9, 2023, surrounded by his family. For the past 9 years Danny had been living in Sullivan, Ohio with his wife and family.

Danny was a follower of Jesus Christ who loved to laugh and make others laugh, being outside, hunting, fishing, and being with his...

Jul 9, 2023

Linda G. McQuillen, 75, of Shiloh, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at home following a long illness.

Linda was born on March 18, 1948, in Carrizozo, NM to the late Cecil and Fredia "Jackie" Thompson.  Beside her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Diane Vaughn of Waco, TX and her 1st husband,...

Jul 9, 2023

Cynthia A. McComas, 81, of New London, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the Laurels of New London Nursing Home.  She was born on February 24, 1942, in New Britain, Connecticut to the late Raymond and Florence (Schmalz) Steele.

Cynthia was a faithful member of the New London First Baptist Church for many...

Jul 7, 2023

Michial "Mike" Farr, 61, of Nova, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 7, 2023.  Mike was born on February 11, 1962, in Ft. Riley, Kansas, the son of the late, Catherine (Williams) Farr and Ernest Farr.

Mike was employed by Hedstrom in Ashland for over 35 years.  Mike was a quiet man who enjoyed reading.  He attended Mapleton...

Jul 7, 2023

Doris Jean Pitts, 87, of Wellington, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at home under hospice care. She was born on April 10, 1936 in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Bryan and Ruth (nee Thompson) Heilman and was a graduate of Oberlin High School.

Doris worked alongside her husband, Bob, as an integral part of the...

Jul 6, 2023

Beth; our wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, bonus mom, and friend, left with pieces of our hearts to soar with her mother, beloved sister and many others she loved dearly on July 6, 2023. Beth Ellen Norman was born March 4, 1962 in Ashland, Ohio to William and Yvonne Yoder. She grew up in Ohio with a strong "Yoder"...

Jul 6, 2023

John Urban, 96, passed away, Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the Norwalk Memorial Home. He was born in and lived in Willard, OH for 30 years. He was a resident of Milan and then Norwalk for the rest of his life. John was a Navy and World War II veteran serving on an LST ship from 1944-1946. He worked...

Jul 5, 2023

Frances "Fran" E. Cuppy, 96 of Shiloh died on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at home.  She was born on January 9, 1927, in Olivesburg, OH.  She was the daughter of the late George and Blanche Feazel.  She married Richard Cuppy on May 9, 1947, who preceded her in death, November 2013.

She is survived by her children,...

Jul 5, 2023

Janet Lee Dittman, 88, of Greenwich, died Wednesday, July 05, 2023 at the Willows in Willard. Born on November 20, 1934 in Oil City, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Eda (nee Hillard) Rivar.  Janet Grew up in Oil City and graduated from Oil City High School before moving to Greenwich in 1955.

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