Obituaries

Jan 12, 2023

Barbara Ann O'Keefe, 83, of Wellington died Thursday January 12, 2023. Born on November 6, 1939 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Rhea (nee Rice) O'Keefe. Barb was a 1957 graduate of Wellington High School.

Barb worked at the Wellington Village Market for over 50 years. She proudly served as the...

Jan 12, 2023

Meta E. Tenteris, 96, of Norwalk, passed away on January 12, 2023, after a brief illness.

Meta was born on February 27, 1926, in Heldburg, Germany to Otto and Frieda Schubert.

In 1951, she and her husband, Gunars immigrated to the United States processing though Ellis Island, New York. They were sponsored by a Lutheran...

Jan 12, 2023

Norman Dale Campbell, 59, of Spencer, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Avon Cleveland Clinic. Born on September 1, 1963 in Elyria, Dale grew up in Wellington and was a 1982 Wellington High School graduate.

Dale worked at Discount Drug Mart as a District Supervisor and was a member of the...

Jan 11, 2023

Gordon Fredrick Staschke, 82, of Greenwich, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. Born on April 29, 1940 in Toledo, he was the son of the late Raymond and Helen J. (nee Cressman) Staschke. Gordon was a 1958 graduate of New London High School.

Gordon was a heavy equipment operator and worked for...

Jan 10, 2023

Jean (Gramby) Eileen (nee Caylor) Sudnick of Penfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was born March 23, 1941 in Los Cruces, New Mexico to the late Ada Caylor and Robert Caylor.

Jean enjoyed her childhood in El Paso, Texas with her siblings Lucy, Robert (dec'd), Genevieve and David. She graduated from Loretto Academy in...

Jan 10, 2023

Bertha "Bert" Jensen, 62, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home in Danville, Indiana surrounded by her loving family.

Bert was born December 3, 1960 in Sandusky, Ohio to Freadhelm and Beulah "Jo" (Lang) Horning. She graduated from Western Reserve High School in 1979 and married her caring husband...

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...