Obituaries

Jun 6, 2023

Mary Joanne Paramore, 75, of New London, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland. Born on April 24, 1948, in New London, she was the daughter of the late King B. and Jean (nee Cook) Rowland. She was a 1966 graduate of New London High School and grew up in...

Jun 6, 2023

Susan C. Lacy (70) of Greenwich died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo.  She was born September 6, 1952, in Norwalk to the late Betty Mae (Jepsen) and Donald Abbey.  Sue was a graduate of Norwalk High, class of 1972.  She enjoyed being outdoors, watching old western movies on tv, but spending time with her family...

Jun 4, 2023

Alfred L. Oney, 88, of Greenwich, died on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his farm surround by his family. On August 9, 1934, he was born in Northern Richland County on his grandfather's farm. Alfred grew up in the Greenwich area and graduated from high school in 1952. He was member of the Naval Air Reserves from 1952 -1958....

Jun 3, 2023

Linda Anabelle-Tammie Garay, age 8, of Greenwich, Ohio, died tragically June 3, 2023, in a house fire.  She was born on August 27, 2014, in Lakewood, Ohio, to Krista Lewis and Juan Garay.

Linda was an always-smiling beacon of love and hope, who gave everyone hugs, and enjoyed baseball and school at South Central, where she had...

Jun 3, 2023

What can be said about a man so beloved by so many? A man who was fiercely devoted to his wife and children, to his parents and siblings and also to the myriad of friends he made along the way. Harvey John Danhoff was that man. He was born in Willard on January 19, 1954, the fourth of five...

Jun 2, 2023

Jay M. Lucal, 48, of Monroeville, Ohio, died on June 2, 2023, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on December 11, 1974, in Norwalk, Ohio to Brenda (Jones) and Vaughn Lucal. Jay attended South Central High School.

He worked most recently pouring concrete, but was a mechanic for much of his life, and...

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...