Obituaries

Jan 10, 2023

Michael Ray Clem, 66, a lifelong Wellington resident, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, under the care of New Life Hospice. Born in Oberlin on November 10, 1956, Mike was the son of the late James and JoRetta (nee Butcher) Clem and was a 1976 graduate of Wellington High School.

For many years, Mike worked for the Ohio...

Jan 9, 2023

Richard G. (Dick) Stoll, 91 of Ashland died on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Brethren Care Village in Ashland.  Dick was born on August 17, 1931, in Lakewood, the son of the late George D. and Ethel (Schibley) Stoll.  Dick was a lifelong resident of the area.  He was a self-employed carpenter and enjoyed collecting and dealing in antiques....

Jan 9, 2023

Ronald J. Lewis, 82, of Willard, died Monday, January 9, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo. Born on June 21, 1940, in Shelby, he was the son of the late Harley and Cora (nee Johnson) Lewis. Ronald moved to the Greenwich and Willard area in 1977.

Ronald worked for Pittsburg Plate Glass in Crestline, then as...

Jan 8, 2023

Frederick L. Meyer, 82, of Norwalk, Ohio, went to his heavenly home on January 8, 2023.  He was born on July 20, 1940, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Roman and Helen (Stieber) Meyer, was raised in Monroeville, and graduated from Norwalk St. Paul High School.

A lifelong St. Paul the Apostle member, Fred was a gentle...

Jan 7, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce Michael (Bubba) D. Morris – dedicated husband, father, son, brother, Papa, and dear friend to many - passed away peacefully in his home in Norwalk, OH., surrounded by his loving family, the evening of January 7, 2023.

He is predeceased by his father; Thomas E. Morris, and infant brother; Steven...

Jan 7, 2023

Alice M. Hawes,  85, of Wellington, Ohio, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at The Elms Retirement Home . Born November 21, 1937 in Cleveland Ohio, she was the daughter of the late  Andrew Onuska and Elizabeth Toth,   She was predeceased by her loving husband of 42 years,  Thomas Gage Hawes who passed away February 7, 2006.  Alice is survived...

Jan 6, 2023

Donald E. "Donnie" Hamilton 70, of Greenwich, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born June 1, 1952, in New London, OH. He was a Mapleton High School graduate, and was a lifelong resident of the New London area. Donnie was a maintenance man at Primetals Tech, New London.  He enjoyed...

Jan 6, 2023

Robert Dale Ehresman, 87, of Norwalk, died Friday, January 6, 2023 at Fisher Titus Medical Center. Born on July 10, 1935 in Nevada, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lee Vern and Dorothy (nee Perry) Ehresman. Dale, as he was known by most, attended New Washington High School and served in the United States Army in Japan...

Jan 5, 2023

Audrey A. (nee Stieber) Houck, 88, of Monroeville, died Thursday, Jan. 5, at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, Ohio.

She was born on May 20, 1934 in Norwalk and was a lifelong resident of the area.

Houck attended Monroeville Local Schools and graduated as class valedictorian in 1952. She attended Bowling Green State University and...

Jan 4, 2023

Cody Hardy, 28, of New London passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his residence.  Cody loved spending time with his daughters and playing his video games.  Cody is survived by his beautiful daughters, Elizabeth, Rose, and Michelle Hardy; his girlfriend, Brooke Manle and soon to be child; his mother, Kim Messersmith; brother, Chris Messersmith of Norwalk; sisters,...

Jan 4, 2023

Marie Elizabeth (Schuller) Keinath King 91, died peacefully Wednesday, January 4, 2023, surrounded by her children at her home.  She was born October 5, 1931, in Norwalk Ohio to Michael and Marie (Schuzter) Schuller, attended East Greenwich school. She married King C. Keinath August 7, 1948 and raised her four children. She enjoyed spending time with her family working...

Jan 3, 2023

William Michael "Mike" Floyd, 67, of Wellington, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Elms Retirement Village. Born on February 22, 1955, in Elyria, he was the son of Aretta Maxine (nee Snodgrass) and the late Edwin Keith Floyd. Mike was a 1973 graduate of Wellington High School. Following graduation, he served 8 years in the United States Army....

Jan 3, 2023

Deborah "Kathi" Schlotterer, 71, of Norwalk, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Stein Hospice Care Center following a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family.

Kathi was born on August 11, 1951, in San Angelo, Texas to Alden and Anna (Escue) Kosel. When Kathi was young, the family moved to Ohio. She graduated from Norwalk High...

Jan 2, 2023

Jean Haynes, 84, of Wakeman, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at Promedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo.  She was born November 23, 1938, in Knox Co., KY to the late Donna (Fredrick) and Foster Matlock.  Mrs. Haynes was a care giver for Christie Lane in Norwalk and a member of the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church for over 40 years.  She...

Jan 2, 2023

David "Dave" S. Ballard, 72, of Norwalk, passed away Monday evening, January 2, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born on June 16, 1950, in Norwalk, OH, to the late David K. and Donna (Sayles) Ballard. He was a 1968 graduate of Norwalk High School and was inducted into the Norwalk High...

Jan 1, 2023

Frank (Francis) Joseph Brady, 83, of Wellington, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on July 16, 1939, Frank was the son of Aloysius and Agnes (nee Sellmeyer) Brady.

Frank married his wife, Elena, in 1963 and the couple moved to Lorain County in 1976. Frank worked as an electrical engineer at NASA...

Jan 1, 2023

Mary Jane Wilkinson, 73, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on January 1, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic after recent complications resulting from a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on April 24, 1949, in Bridgeport, Connecticut to the late Robert and Olive (Kotacik) Schauss.

It's not enough to simply state that Mary was the very best wife,...

Jan 1, 2023

Susan M. "Sue" Smith, 77, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, on January 1, 2023.

Sue was a loving and nurturing wife, mother, and grandmother, who would do anything for those around her, holding a special place in her heart for her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed camping and fishing.

Survivors include her...

Dec 31, 2022

Bryan W. Lund, 55, passed away early Saturday morning, December 31, 2022, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Bryan was born on February 11, 1967, in Norwalk, OH, to Carl and Ruth (Montgomery) Lund. He attended Norwalk, South Central and EHOVE. Bryan graduated from high school in 1985. He held various jobs, but his main passion...

Dec 31, 2022

James E. "Jim" Gilson, 89, a lifelong Norwalk, Ohio resident, passed from this life to the next on December 31, 2022, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  He was born in Norwalk on February 6, 1933, to the late Alva and Dorothy (Rose) Gilson and graduated from Norwalk High School.

Jim worked for the former Rotary Printing Company for...