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Jacob Robert Kluding

Jacob Robert Kluding

May 7, 2023

Jacob Robert Kluding, 27, left this earth in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 7, 2023.

Jacob was born in Norwalk, OH on February 21, 1996. He was a 2014 graduate of Norwalk High School where his passions were Wrestling and Cross Country. After graduation, he moved to Sapulpa, Oklahoma where he began his career in concrete/bridge work. Jacob's...

Darlene Kay (Fry)  Urich

Darlene Kay (Fry) Urich

May 7, 2023

Darlene Kay Urich, 72, of Norwalk, passed away late Sunday evening, May 7, 2023, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Darlene was born on October 3, 1950, in Sandusky, OH, to the late Mildred (Ernest) Fry and Forrest Fry. She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1969, and married her husband, Thomas Urich, on...

Mary Jean (Angel)  Straley

Mary Jean (Angel) Straley

May 6, 2023

Mary Jean (nee Angel) Straley, 88, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Willows of Willard. She was born on June 18, 1934 in Flint, MI; the daughter of the late Ledford and Flora (nee Childress) Angel, of Oneida, TN.

She will be deeply missed by family and friends, whom she cherished....

Patricia Rose Adkins

Patricia Rose Adkins

May 6, 2023

Patricia Rose (nee Derby) Adkins, 86, formerly of Oberlin, died Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Good Shephard Home in Ashland. Born on September 18, 1936 in Pine Grove, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Audrey (nee Streets) Derby Sr. She spent her childhood in West Virginia before moving to Oberlin in 1955.

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Michael George Waite

Michael George Waite

May 5, 2023

Michael George Waite, 70, of LaGrange, died Friday, May 5, 2023 at home. Born on July 2, 1952 in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Willard and Mary Catherine (nee Rautenbusch) Waite. Michael was a 1970 Wellington High School graduate. He then obtained a bachelor's degree in political science from Defiance.

Michael was a merchandizer...

Mark E. Sumption

Mark E. Sumption

May 2, 2023

Mark E. Sumption, 67, a Wellington resident, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Hospice of Medina County (HMC) in Medina. On June 7, 1955, Mark was born in Mansfield to the late Dale E. Sumption and Marguerite (Hatfield) Stringfellow in Mansfield.

Mark spent his beginning years in Mansfield before moving to Wellington. He attended Lorain County JVS...

Mary Anne (Laconte)  Knoll

Mary Anne (Laconte) Knoll

May 2, 2023

Mary Anne Knoll, 89, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home.  She was born on September 1, 1933, in Norwalk, to the late Joseph and Dominica Agatina (Casablanca) LaConte.  Mary Anne was a 1951 graduate of St. Paul Catholic High School.

As a former bookkeeper at Bell Dairy, Mary...

Paul J. Lindenberger

Paul J. Lindenberger

May 2, 2023

Paul J. Lindenberger, 75, passed away early Tuesday morning at his home.

He was born July 20, 1947, in Norwalk, the son of John and Leona Lindenberger, who preceded him in death.

Paul was a 1967 graduate of Monroeville High School and served in the Coast Guard Reserves. Paul worked at Morrow Grocery Store and...

Claudia Cordellia Vineyard

Claudia Cordellia Vineyard

Apr 30, 2023

Claudia Cordellia Vineyard, 86, of Wellington, died on April 30, 2023.

Born on October 8, 1936 in Qulin, MO to the late Ernest and Maudie (nee Martin) Maddux, Claudia grew up in Missouri.

Always placing God at the forefront of her life, Claudia was very active in her two Wellington churches, New Life Assembly of...

Dean A. Watkins

Dean A. Watkins

Apr 29, 2023

Dean A. Watkins, 72, of Norwalk, passed away early Saturday morning, April 29, 2023, at Hospice of Western Reserve in Sandusky.

Dean was born on August 30, 1950, in New London, OH, to the late Audrey (Patchen) Watkins and Carl Watkins. He was a decorated track and field athlete at Western Reserve High School before graduating in...

Jack E. Valentine

Jack E. Valentine

Apr 28, 2023

Jack E. Valentine, 80, of Willard, passed away late Friday evening, April 28, 2023, at Blossom Healthcare in Willard.

Jack was born on November 25, 1942, in Ashland, OH to the late Carrie (Layfield) and James Valentine. He raised his family in Berlin Heights before moving to Willard. Jack was a truck driver until 1977. He was...

Edmund Lewis Maynard

Edmund Lewis Maynard

Apr 27, 2023

Edmund Lewis Maynard, 89, of New London, died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. Born on December 15, 1933 in Muskegon, Michigan, he was the son of the late Percy and Mary (nee Lowe) Maynard. Following graduation, Ed served in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. While in the Air Force,...

Marilyn R. Pheiffer

Marilyn R. Pheiffer

Apr 26, 2023

Marilyn R. Pheiffer, 72, after fighting a valiant, brief battle with leukemia passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Marilyn was born in Shelby, Ohio on September 14, 1950, to the late Paul and Clara Cramer. She spent the majority of her childhood growing up in the North Auburn area...

Audis R. (R.B.)  Hall

Audis R. (R.B.) Hall

Apr 26, 2023

Audis R. Hall (R.B.), 96, of New London, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Laurels of New London.  He was born on September 19, 1926 in Harold, KY, he was the son of the late Tack and Lizzie (Case) Hall.

R.B. grew up in the hills of eastern Kentucky until the age of...

James A. "Jim" Ewell Jr.

James A. "Jim" Ewell Jr.

Apr 24, 2023

James A. "Jim" Ewell Jr., "The World's 2nd Greatest Car Salesman", died on April 24, 2023, at his home, in his sleep, he was 69 years old.  Jim was born on March 6, 1954, in Norwalk, at the old hospital on West Main Street, to the late James A. Sr. and Mary Jane (Stahl) Ewell.  He was a 1972...

Ruth Ann Werdebaugh

Ruth Ann Werdebaugh

Apr 24, 2023

Ruth Ann Werdebaugh, 84, a Wellington resident since 1963, died Monday, April 24, 2023 at UH Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin. On April 18, 1939, Ruth was born into a large family to Clarence and Ethen (nee June) Remmele in Adrian, MI.

Her faith was an important part of her life; Ruth was an active member of...

Reginald Theodore Reed

Reginald Theodore Reed

Apr 23, 2023

Reginald Theodore Reed, 98, of Wellington, died Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Elms Retirement Village. One of eight children, Reginald was born in Cleveland on November 7, 1924 to the late Thomas "Jack" and Gladys Reed. He was honored as the valedictorian of his Lodi High School class.

For many years, Reginald worked as an office...

Gary L. Fagert

Gary L. Fagert

Apr 21, 2023

Gary L. Fagert, 85, from Nova, Ohio, peacefully entered through the gates of Heaven on April 21, 2023. He was born in New Martinsville, West Virginia, to William and Edith Fagert.  Gary was married to the love of his life Dawn (Mamula) Fagert for 66 years.  They have five children: Bill (Vickie) Fagert, Lisa Strayer, Gretchen Patrizi, Bruce (Heather)...

Shane E. Paramore

Shane E. Paramore

Apr 19, 2023

Shane E. Paramore, 34, of Sheffield Lake, OH, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.  Shane was born in Cleveland on December 21, 1988, and resided in the Elyria and Lorain County area most of his life.  He was the son of Ronald A. Paramore and the late Peggy L. (Duckworth) Board.  Shane enjoyed listening to...

Mary A. Newland

Mary A. Newland

Apr 19, 2023

Mary A. (Miller) Newland, 89, residing in Norwalk, passed away Wednesday morning, April 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home.

Mary was born on January 18, 1934, in Lakewood, OH, to the late Catherine (Curley) Miller and Albert Miller. She graduated from John Marshall High School in Cleveland as a member of the class...

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