Obituaries

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...

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...