Obituaries

Dec 10, 2023

David L. Kirk, 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Dec. 10, 2023. He was born on January 9, 1945 to the late William and Goldina (Goff) Kirk in Newark, Ohio. Growing up he loved fishing, camping, and the outdoors. David served in the United States Army in the 2nd Armored Division ("Hell on Wheels") and worked for Ford...

Dec 10, 2023

Carol Anne Marett, 85, passed away with her family by her side, on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.  She worked many years with her husband, Gordon, in the family insurance business in New London but was mainly a mother to her four children. She served as a Cub Scout Den Mother and attended all of their various sporting and school...

Dec 9, 2023

Wayne Albert Jackson Sr., 76, of Castalia, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness, at Toledo Hospital with his loving family by his side on December 9, 2023. Born on April 2, 1947 in Fostoria, he was the son of the late William Leroy and Eleanor (nee Syllbaugh) Jackson. Wayne grew up in Milan and was...

Dec 9, 2023

Brandon Krisha, 28, of Norwalk, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Gaymont Nursing Center.  He was born on November 29, 1995 in Oberlin.  Brandon was a 2014 graduate of Western Reserve High School.  Brandon was employed as an assistant manager at the Freight House in Norwalk.  He enjoyed working at the Freight House, where he was always concerned about...

Dec 8, 2023

Rickey Garrison Hack, 68, of Norwalk, OH passed away on December 8th, 2023. He was born on July 16, 1955, in Toledo, OH to the late John and Dorothy L. (Vaughn) Hack,

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Trisha L. Palmar; sister, Gail Lutz; father-in-law, Breman Slone; brothers- in-law, Harry...

Dec 8, 2023

James (Jim) Lauren Boose went Home to the Lord peacefully on Friday, Dec. 8th 2023, as his loving and devoted wife, Mary Generose of 68 years, was by his side. He was born on August 2nd 1937, in Norwalk, Ohio. He lived in Norwalk for 65 years and also was a resident of Bradenton, Florida for 21 years.

Dec 8, 2023

Nancy L. Laface, 90, a lifelong resident of Norwalk, passed away, Friday, December 8, 2023, at Norwalk Memorial Home.

Nancy was born on February 24, 1933, in Norwalk, OH to the late August and Lavinia (Bernola) Tomei.

Nancy was a 1951 graduate of Norwalk High School. She was employed at Norwalk Furniture and Love Furniture...

Dec 7, 2023

Roseann Miller, age 72, of New London died on Thursday, December 7, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. Born April 25, 1951 to the late Zadok Bennett and Rose Marie (Kalasz) St. John in Ypsilati, Michigan, she had grown up in Belleville, Michigan. Eventually she would move to Ohio, settling in New...

Dec 6, 2023

Donald Andrew Schmitt, 94, of Wellington, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Keystone Pointe. Born on December 17, 1928 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Melvin and Beatrice "Ruby" (nee Seymour) Schmitt. Don was a 1952 graduate of Olmstead Falls High School. Donald proudly served in the United States Army and Air Force and was stationed...

Dec 3, 2023

Benjamin Franklin Runyon, age 74, of Fitchville died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his residence. Born April 23, 1949 to the late Edward and Ersie Runyon in West Virginia, he had lived in Fitchville since 1996.

Benjamin was a veteran of the United States Army, having earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star in Vietnam....

Dec 2, 2023

Steven "Steve" B. Barman, 73, passed away on December 2nd, 2023. Steve was born on July 12th, 1950 in Norwalk, OH to the late Robert Sr. and Rachel (O'Dell) Barman. Steve grew up in Norwalk and attended Norwalk High School where he was a class of 1969 graduate.

Steve was devoted to his wife, family, and Norwalk...

Dec 1, 2023

Laura Mae Duncan, 89, of Wakeman, passed Friday, December 1, 2023 at her home.  She was born April 19, 1934 in Wellston, OH to the late Pearlean and James P. Leach.  Mrs. Duncan was a wife, mother and homemaker and enjoyed playing Nintendo, shooting archery, puzzles, turkey shoots, going to rummage and yard sales and watching Elvis movies.

Dec 1, 2023

JoAnn Caudill, 86, of Norwalk, Ohio, died Friday, December 1, 2023. She was born March 18, 1937, in Elizabeth, West Virginia to the late John W. and Flossie J. (Woodring) Reed. She lived in this area most of her life. JoAnn enjoyed trips to see her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, camping, writing poetry, and going on outings...

Nov 30, 2023

Noah Hunter, 86, of Sandusky, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 30, 2023.  Our Beloved Noah was born March 26, 1937, in Garrett, Kentucky.  In the 1950's Noah relocated his family to Clarksfield, Ohio where he built a home from the ground up with some help from neighbors and family at the young age...

Nov 30, 2023

Peggy Sue Moore, 59, of Norwalk, OH passed away on November 30, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Lois Skinner and Robert Moore. She was born on July, 18, 1964 in Morrison IL. Peggy was known to most as being a loving, caring, and selfless person to her friends and family, but many will remember her for...

Nov 28, 2023

Virginia Faith (Ray) Whitlock, 89, formerly of Wellington Ohio passed away at her daughter's home in North Liberty, Indiana, surrounded by those she loved on Tuesday November 28, 2023.

Virginia was born in Wellington, Ohio on May 18, 1934 to the late Harvey and Grace (Litchfield) Ray. She met and married the love of her life, Karl...

Nov 28, 2023

Karen Faye Frye, 81, of Wellington, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2023 at her home.

She was born on August 16, 1942, in Lodi to the late Delmer Roby and Helen (nee Right) Roby Thompson.  Karen grew up in Wellington and attended Wellington High School. She worked at Forest City for many years. In her free...

Nov 27, 2023

Cora Ann Brinker, 91, of Wellington, died on Monday, November 27, 2023, at her home with her daughter by her side. Born on May 20, 1932, to the late William "Bill" and Edith (nee Rollins) Mosher, Cora was a 1950 Wellington High School graduate.

She was a member of the Wellington United Methodist Church. Cora enjoyed reading....

Nov 27, 2023

Martin "Marty" Joseph Mutnansky, age 67, who lost his battle with MDS/AML, died on November 27, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Throughout an entire year of cancer treatment, he prayed for a miracle of healing in which he received when he entered into eternal life in the arms of his loving God.

Born January 12, 1956...

Nov 27, 2023

Robert Andrew "Andy" Roth Jr., 60, passed away on November 27, 2023, in Florida after a prolonged illness. Born on November 3, 1963 in Fort Ord, California, Andy was the son of Eva Elizabeth (nee Adcock) and the late Robert Andrew Roth Sr. He was a 1983 graduate of Keystone High School.

Andy led a fulfilling life...