Obituaries

Jun 2, 2023

Kathrine Denise Wilson, 69, of Huron, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at home after a long illness.

Kathy was a 1972 graduate of New London High School. She had been employed at the Griffing Airport in Sandusky. She also did accounting for Dr. David Miller in Huron. She was the Eagles secretary in Huron for 15...

May 31, 2023

Pastor James A. Terry, 54, of Greenwich, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday, May 31, 2023.  He was born on September 22, 1968, in PawPaw, MI, he was the son of the late Windle Terry and Barbara (Mitchel) Terry.  James was a devoted Christian and the Pastor of the Calvary Pentecostal Church of New London for the last few years...

May 30, 2023

William "Fred" Tegtmeyer, of Nova, passed away on May 30, 2023. His celebration of life will be announced by the family at a later date.

Fred was born July 21, 1955 to William and Jacquelyn Tegtmeyer (Link) in Oberlin. He graduated from Wellington High School. He married his beloved wife, Charlotte, on October 23, 1976 in Wellington....

May 30, 2023

Theodore E. Sawyer, of Lorain and formerly of Wellington, died at Mercy Health Lorain on May 30, 2023, of a short illness. He was born in Amherst on September 24, 1945, to parents Eugene and Phyllis Sawyer. He attended Keystone High School.

In 2002, Ted retired from Republic Steel (formerly US Steel). Upon retirement, he was a...

May 29, 2023

John A. Beekman (74) of North Fairfield, died on Monday, May 29, 2023, at his home.  He was born April 4, 1949, in Greenfield, Oh to the late Dorothy (Ohara) and Glenn Beekman.  John served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was retired from CSX as the Director of Administration.  He was a member of the...

May 28, 2023

Kathy Lee Mezick, 76, of Greenwich, died Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Metro Health Hospital in Cleveland. Born on October 2, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Susan (nee Steffenhagen) Grubb. Kathy was a 1964 Norwalk High School graduate and attended and graduated from Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston, Massachusetts in 1966.

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May 27, 2023

Gloria Ann Parker entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning, May 27, 2023.  She was born in Wakeman, Ohio on May 31, 1931.

A lifelong resident of Wakeman, Ohio, Gloria enjoyed the simple things in life. She spent much of her free time in the garden of her country home. She loved family, country music, and the...

May 26, 2023

Joan Wright, 79, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on May 26, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  She was born on June 2, 1943, in Willard, Ohio, to the late Jessie (Barnett) and Leo Roberts.

An active member of her church, Trinity Temple Church in Berlin Heights, Joan enjoyed fishing, puzzles, and card games.  She loved family gatherings, and...

May 26, 2023

Willy G. Evans, 54, of Nova, OH died on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky.  Willy was known by most as "Bones", a nick name he's had for years.  Willy was born on May 4, 1969 in Elyria, OH.  He was the son of the late Harry "Hambone" and Erna "Nellie" (nee' Schmidt) Evans.

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May 23, 2023

Edward J. (Wenceslas) Schoville, 68, of New London, Ohio, died on May 23, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, Ohio.  He was born on April 4, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Burrell and Mildred (Brinker) Schoville.  Ed graduated from Wellington High School in 1973 and studied Agricultural Mechanics at Lorain County JVC.

A devoted...

May 22, 2023

Marilyn VanLoo, 91, formerly of Willard, went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Lexington Court Care Center in Mansfield.  She was born on September 5, 1931, in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of the late M.C. and Clara (Sondervan) Roskam.

Marilyn played organ for over 30 years at the Norwalk 1st...

May 19, 2023

Suzanne "Susie" E. (Frizzell) Searls (84) of Norwalk, passed away Friday morning, May 19, 2023, at Fisher Titus Medical Center after a valiant battle against cancer.

Susie was born March 27, 1939, in Ashland, Ohio to the late Ralph and Ruth (Phillips) Frizzell. She grew up in Nova and spent her youth helping her father deliver groceries...

May 19, 2023

Sharon Ann Strader, 73, of Norwalk, passed away early Friday morning, May 19, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic.

Sharon was born on March 17, 1950, in Oberlin, OH to the late Clarabelle (Rice) Youngless and Norman Youngless, Sr. She graduated from New London High School and was employed as a home health aide with Seniors Helping Seniors....

May 19, 2023

James N. Smith,76, of Greenwich passed Friday, May 19, 2023, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky.  He was born February 14, 1947, in Willard to the late Isabell (Kramb) and Claude Smith.  Jim was a graduate of South Central High School, Class of 1965, and was employed at Fishbaugh Construction, then became a State Highway Patrolman and lastly retired from...

May 16, 2023

Donald "Don" Plaskett, 78, of Norwalk, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic.

Don was born on April 14, 1945, in Torrington, CT, to the late Leona (Woiceichowski) Plaskett and Gurdon Plaskett. He grew up and attended school in Connecticut. In June of 1989, he moved to Ohio to pursue a career opportunity with...

May 15, 2023

Claude O. Whitaker, 54, of North Fairfield, Ohio, walked up the "stairway to heaven" on May 15, 2023. Born on April 18, 1969, in Willard, Ohio, to the late Danny Whitaker and late Wanda (Howard) Whitaker, he was a New London High School and EHOVE Graduate, where he studied the auto mechanic trade.

Claude, named after his...

May 12, 2023

Merrill "Mike" E. Lawrence, 96, of Fostoria and formerly of New London, OH, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 12, 2023.  He was born in Amherst, Ohio on December 22, 1926, the son of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth (Porter) Lawrence.

Mike grew up in New London and joined the U.S. Navy in 1945 and...

May 12, 2023

Doris A. "Audy" Quayle, 96, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Continuing Care Nursing Home in Milan, Ohio.  She was born on March 3, 1927, in Milan, Ohio, to the late Gustav and Lucinda (Smith) Doerner, and graduated from Milan High School in 1945.

Audy enjoyed sewing and had made numerous...

May 12, 2023

Alan Eugene Winck, 70, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on May 12, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio.  He was born on October 25, 1952, in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Elton M. and Helen V. (Brelsford) Winck.

Alan enjoyed riding horses, and cowboy television shows and movies.  He loved scary movies, donuts and wearing...

May 10, 2023

Peggy Ann Richards, a lifelong Wellington area resident, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023 surrounded by family. Born in Oberlin on February 21, 1947, Peggy was the daughter of the late William and Jeanette (nee Miller) Howk.

She was a 1965 Wellington High School graduate. Peggy worked in the bakery at Sparkle Market in Wellington. She also worked...