Obituaries

Nov 16, 2022

Gary A. "Barber" Cumberledge, 57, of Greenwich, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  Gary was born on April 4, 1965, the son of Richard Cumberledge and Louieda Smith.

Gary was a 1984 graduate of New London High School.  He owned and operated Gary's Barber Shop for 35 years.  Gary was a...

Nov 16, 2022

Jane Frances Rowland, 68, of Wellington, went to Heaven on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, surrounded by her family, at University Hospital in Cleveland. A daughter of the late Carl and Rita Rink, Jane was born in Lakewood on August 25, 1954. She graduated from Elyria Catholic High School.

A devoted member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church in...

Nov 14, 2022

Donald Glen Rollin, Sr., "Roadkill" 65, of Huntington, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Monday, November 14, 2022. Born on April 22, 1957, in Oberlin, he was the son of the late John "Jack" and Sarah (nee Angersbach) Rollin. Don was a lifelong resident of Huntington, and a 1975 graduate of Black River High School....

Nov 14, 2022

Bobbie Jean Namoski, 79, of Amherst, died on Monday, November 14, 2022, under hospice care at Mercy New Life in Lorain. Born on April 21, 1943, in Gadsden, AL, Bobbie grew up in Cleveland and resided in Sullivan before moving to Amherst. She was a 1961 West High School graduate.

Bobbie worked for MTD for 10 years...

Nov 13, 2022

Mary Ann Allen, 70, residing in Willard, died on November 13, 2022, after a sudden illness at Mercy Hospital Willard.

Mary was born on December 29, 1951, in London, Kentucky. She was a graduate of Norwalk High School and Sandusky School of Practical Nursing. Mary was a nurse at several hospitals and assisted living facilities in the...

Nov 12, 2022

Fatima (Parsons) Steele, 84, of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 13, 1938, in Pike County, Kentucky, to the late Carrie Jane (Case) and Graden Parsons.

Fatima was a faithfully devoted member of Deliverance Tabernacle Church in New London, where she attended...

Nov 11, 2022

Florence "Jean" Rock, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully from this life to the next on November 11, 2022, at home.  She was born on January 5, 1930, in Dixon, Illinois, to the late Daniel and Florence (Yocum) Cruse.

Jean was an active member of the Norwalk First United Methodist Church and lifelong member of the...

Nov 11, 2022

Buddy LeRoy Scott, 76, of Wellington, passed away from an extended illness on November 11, 2022. Born on February 15, 1946, in Exchange, W.V., the youngest son of the late Robert and Nelia (nee Perine) Scott.

Buddy was a Vietnam Air Force veteran who retired after 29 years of service at FAA in Oberlin, Ohio. Following retirement,...

Nov 11, 2022

E. Jean (Parrott) Fox, 94, of Greenwich, passed away Friday afternoon, November 11, 2022, at the Laurels of New London.

Jean was born on February 24, 1928, to the late Harold and Edna (Momeyer) Parrott. Jean graduated from North Fairfield High School in 1945 and was a lifelong resident of the Greenwich and North Fairfield area. She...

Nov 11, 2022

Max B. Friend, 97, passed away on November 11, 2022 surrounded by members of his beloved family. As a dedicated Navy veteran who faithfully served his country, it was fitting for him to say his final goodbyes on Veterans Day.

Max was born October 13, 1925 in Elyria, Ohio to Earl T. and Daisy M. (Beymer) Friend....

Nov 4, 2022

William "Bill" L. Rarick, 86, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, November 4, 2022, at the Willows at Bellevue surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on September 8, 1936, in Powell, OH. He graduated from Norwalk High School. Bill proudly served his country as a member of the United States National Guard. He was...

Nov 3, 2022

Ruth Ann Griffin, 86, of Willard, passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 3, 2022.  She was born on September 7, 1936 in New London, the daughter of the late George and Ottilia (Moschkau) Gemmel.

Ruth was a 1958 graduate of Bowling Green State University.  On November 7, 1959 she wed Donald Griffin at the Mt....

Nov 3, 2022

Mary Lou Davis, 88, residing in Norwalk, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, November 3, 2022, at her home.

Mary Lou was born on February 21, 1934, in Waynesburg, PA to the late Ira and Louise (Taylor) Kiger.

Mary Lou graduated from Waynesburg High School. She was the secretary and part-owner of the family's construction business....

Nov 1, 2022

Walter Willard Young was born July 30, 1927, in Ashland, OH and died on November 1, 2022, at his home in New Bern, NC. He is the son of the late Willard George Young and Eva Pearl (nee Fulk) Young. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Helen Ruth (nee Lattimer); daughter, Barbara Anne (Samuel) Bidwell, of...

Oct 31, 2022

John G. Watters, age 67, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, under Stein Hospice Care. He was born and raised in Cleveland and has resided in Wellington for many years.

Dear father of Ember and Mariah; grandfather of Rowynn and Everleigh; beloved brother of Don Watters (Kathy), Judith Eckerfield, Linda Hoffstetter (Ed), Eveth Noland, Carole Fuseck...

Oct 31, 2022

When he walked in the room, you knew Brent Herbert was there. A man larger than life yet when you came to know him, he was also tender and gentle. Brent was the kind of person who enjoyed being around people, could strike up a conversation with anyone, ANYONE!, and loved to help those in his life. He lived...

Oct 30, 2022

George E. Walker, 93 of Greenwich passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at UH Ashland Samaritan surrounded by his family. He was born August 1, 1929, in Ashland County to the late Marian (Hulme) and Ralph Walker. Mr. Walker was a graduate of Greenwich High School, class of 1947 and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict....

Oct 30, 2022

Lillie N. Ellis, 88, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, October 30, 2022, at her home.

Lille was born in Ramage, West Virginia on July 8, 1934, to the late Milton and Lessie (Perdue) Mullins.

Lillie grew up in a big family and was very fond of all her siblings. She was a dedicated...

Oct 29, 2022

Frances "Francesca" Diane Censurato, 69, of Wellington, died suddenly on Saturday, October 29 at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin, Ohio. Born in Wilmington, DE, to the late Guido and Irma (nee Avello) Censurato, Francesca grew up in Kennett Square PA, and spent most of her adult life in Elverson, PA, and recently moved to Ohio in 2016.

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Oct 27, 2022

Margaret "Peggy" M. Rhineberger, 87, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, Thursday evening, October 27, 2022.

Peggy was born on July 26, 1935, in Norwalk to the late Robert and Clara (Woller) Gilson.

Peggy graduated from Norwalk High School and worked for Mary Lee's, Fannie Farmer's, and Norstat. She...