Obituaries

Sep 5, 2025

Sandra K. Cox, 64, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, at Firelands Regional Hospital.  She was born on August 19, 1961, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Henry and Frances (Shelley) Hersha, and attended Norwalk High School.

Sandra enjoyed making latch hook rugs, older country music, writing in her notebook, and playing board...

Sep 5, 2025

Rev. R. Paul Mayo, 91, of Wellington went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 5, 2025, from Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain. He was born June 23, 1934, in Brookville, PA to the late Ethel E. (Allhouse) and Wade R. Mayo. He was born again spiritually at age 14 when he placed his faith in the...

Sep 4, 2025

Peggy A. Ritchie, 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, September 4, 2025.  She was born on March 19, 1947, in Galion, Ohio to the late Dewey and Kathleen (Merwine) Summerfield, and attended Norwalk High School.

Peggy loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Trips and going out to...

Sep 3, 2025

Hallie B. Cox, 31, of Norwalk, passed away on September 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. She was born on February 8, 1994, to John Cox and Debra Ebinger in Akron, Ohio.

Hallie attended both Norwalk High School and EHOVE Career Center. She was a devoted member of Crossroads Community Church and...

Sep 2, 2025

Jacqueline S. Grendow, 90, of Amherst, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, at Amherst Manor.  She was born on March 20, 1935, in Amherst, Ohio, to the late Edward and Nadine (McCoy) Gehl.  Jacqueline graduated from Amherst High School and later the M.B. Johnson School of Nursing, where she later was a member of the Alumni Association....

Sep 1, 2025

Linda L. (Snyder) Harris, 78, of Norwalk, passed away on September 1, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. She was born on October 2, 1946, to the late John and Betty (Williams) Snyder in Van Wert, OH.

Linda was raised in Clyde, OH, and graduated from Clyde High School in 1964, where she was an active member of...

Aug 31, 2025

Thomas J. Pavish, 75, of Sullivan passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin. Born on February 21, 1950 in Cleveland, Tom grew up there and graduated from West Tech High School in 1968.

He worked as a welder for Ford Motor Company, retiring after 30 years. He then continued his craft...

Aug 30, 2025

Thomas Leo Signs, age 83, of Sandusky, died on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Stein Hospice Care Center. Born October 14, 1941, to the late Leo L. and Madeline E. (Rickley) Signs, he married Alice (Byrne) on May 5, 1970.

As a truck driver for E&L Transport out of Lorain, Thomas was a hard-working and dedicated...

Aug 26, 2025

Curtis Allen "Curt" Griffith, 60, of New London died sudden and unexpected at his residence on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.  He was born January 14, 1965 in Berea,  OH to the late Marilyn (Wolfram) Griffith Cooley and Lloyd Griffith.  Curt retired from UPS and resided in both New London and Franklyn, NC.  He was a real grease monkey and...

Aug 26, 2025

Jack Langhals, 91, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on August 26, 2025, leaving behind his wonderful wife Dottie and loving family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late John E. Langhals and Mardell Hagerty on March 8, 1934.

He spent his childhood in Putnam County attending school in Ottville, Ohio. He left high school to...

Aug 26, 2025

Emory Park Bateson, Jr, 81, of New London, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2025 at home.  He was born on November 5, 1943, to the late Emory Park Bateson, SR, and Freda Kohrn Meyer Bateson at Community Hospital in Bowling Green, Ohio.  He graduated from Otsego High School in Tontogany, Ohio in 1961.

After high school,...

Aug 25, 2025

Janis Irene George, 50, of Norwalk, Ohio, was surrounded by her loved ones at the Cleveland Clinic when she entered into heavenly rest on Monday, August 25, 2025, after a period of illness. Janis was born on October 19, 1974, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Carol (Flatt) George and the late Reverend Roger George. Janis graduated from Norwalk High School...

Aug 25, 2025

Steven Gerald Cox, 61, of Wellington, died unexpectedly on August 25, 2025, at Mercy Allen Hospital. He was born on March 17, 1964, to Gerald and Marianne (Nee Pilot) Cox.   Steven lived most of his life in the Penfield area and graduated from Keystone in 1982.   A self-employed man, Steven owned a hauling business. He took great pride in...

Aug 23, 2025

Joan L. Fry, 71, of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo.  She was born in Medina, OH on May 24, 1954, the daughter of the late James and Lois (Snyder) Wightman.  Joan was a 1972 graduate of New London High School.

Being outside made Joan happy, her true passion...

Aug 23, 2025

Rush Douglas Varney, of Wellington, was 73 years and 8 months old when he laid his armor down. He is now sitting at the feet of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was surrounded by the love of his life, Carol, and his four adoring children of which he was so very proud. He was the son of...

Aug 23, 2025

Mary Ann Sweet, 76, of Norwalk, Ohio, daughter of the now deceased Tony and Edna Leroux, went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Robert Sweet, whom she married in July of 1995.  She is also survived by her siblings, Michael (Rita)...

Aug 23, 2025

Mary J. Lippert, 86, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on August 23, 2025, at the Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born on January 5, 1939, in Norwalk, to the late John and Beth (Bartow) Timman.

Mary was a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1957 graduate of Norwalk High School. She married the love of...

Aug 22, 2025

Dorothy L. Cook, 88, of Elyria, passed away at her home on August 22, 2025. Affectionately known as Dottie, she was born on March 19, 1937 in the Isle of Wight County, Virginia to the late Allie Lee (nee Cones) and Joseph Robert Cox. She loved growing up in Virginia and moved to Ohio in 1959.

In...

Aug 20, 2025

Audrey Jean Taylor, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on August 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 14, 1933, in Butler Township, OH, to the late Alvin and Ellen (Kline) Paramore.

Audrey grew up in New London, Ohio and was one of 14 children. She enjoyed many things...

Aug 18, 2025

Jeanne (Wisler) Spoerr, 96, of New London, OH passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Fisher Titus Hospital, Norwalk.

She was preceded in death by her husband Willard Spoerr and son, William "Bill" Spoerr.

Jeanne retired from Kent Sporting Goods, New London.

Jeanne is survived by her thoughtful friends, Robert Ruggles and...