Obituaries

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...

Dec 29, 2022

Keith R. Moll, 81, of Celeryville, died on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Mercy Hospital of Willard.  Keith, "Kee-Boy" as he was so affectionately known around the farm, was born on October 14, 1941 in Willard, the son of Nicholas and Jennie (Buurma) Moll.  He was a 1960 graduate of Willard High School and remained a lifelong resident of...

Dec 29, 2022

Ira Junior DeLapp, 90, of Norwalk died on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Gaymont Care Center.  He was born in Hartland Township on December 30, 1931, the son of Ira and Alta (Ridenour) DeLapp Sr.   He was a graduate of New London High School in 1952.

Ira is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Reep) DeLapp. They married...

Dec 29, 2022

Larry J. Walker, 72, of Oberlin died on December 29, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.  Larry was born on May 14, 1950 in Kanawha, WV, the son of Harlen and Dorothy (Drennen) Walker.  Larry graduated from Clay County High School.  Following graduation he relocated to the Oberlin area, where he has resided since.   He retired from Larson's...

Dec 28, 2022

Donald C Roth, 81 of Norwalk, OH passed away at home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022

He was born April 26, 1941, in Norwalk , OH to Florence (Brengartner) & Richard Roth; the second of four sons. He grew up in Norwalk, OH graduating from St. Paul High School in 1959.  After graduation, he received his degree...

Dec 28, 2022

Helen M. Clady, 83, of Bloomville passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at her home after a lengthy illness.  She was born November 4, 1939, in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Ruth (Green) and Leonard Kocher Sr.  Helen was a lifelong area resident, graduate of Chatfield High School, Class of 1957 and a graduate of Toledo Academy of Cosmetology. ...

Dec 28, 2022

Timothy "Tim" B. Cooper, 66, of Norwalk, passed away late Wednesday evening, December 28, 2022, at home under the care of Stein Hospice.

Tim was born on June 20, 1956, in Norwalk, OH, to the late Kenneth Cooper and Mary (Camp) Fannin. Tim grew up in the Collins area and graduated from Western Reserve High School in...

Dec 27, 2022

Ronald D. Cross, 75, of Sandusky, Ohio, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio.  He was born on February 2, 1947, in Norwalk, to the late Clifton and Janice (Parish) Cross.

In 1966 Ron married the love of his life Nancy (Burger) Cross. ...

Dec 27, 2022

Louis A. Stoltz, 85, residing in Huron, passed away Tuesday evening, December 27, 2022, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.

Louis was born on November 10, 1937, in Sandusky, OH, to the late Louis A. and Pearl (Constance) Stoltz.

Louis graduated from Norwalk High School as a member of the 1955 class. He had...

Dec 22, 2022

Laverne Arvin Henson, known as Pete, was born September 24, 1932, to Fred and Mildred Standen Henson, in Brownhelm Township, Lorain County, Ohio. He was a member of the Boy Scouts in Vermilion on the Lake and Milan chapters. He graduated from Milan High School in 1952 and was active in the FFA all 4 years, winning local, district...

Dec 20, 2022

Barbara Ann Crawford, 88, of Nova, died Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Brethren Care Village, Ashland.  She was born November 27, 1934, in Ecorse, MI to the late Anne (Olshewski) and James Varga.

Mrs. Crawford moved to the New London area at the age of 5 and attended Fitchville and New London schools, graduating from New London...

Dec 19, 2022

Richard Allen Pheiffer, 75, after fighting a valiant battle with cancer passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 19, 2022. Richard was the son of Louis and Agnes Pheiffer, who lived the entirety of life in his beloved Monroeville (graduate 1965) and Norwalk areas. He understood the merit, value, and artistry of...

Dec 17, 2022

Marjorie "Marge" Davidson, 79, of Greenwich died on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Laurels of New London.  She was born on August 18, 1943 in Bedford, Ohio, to the late Elzie and Martha (Beverlin) Wise.

Over the years Marge was employed at CE Wards, OH Sports, Kents Sporting Goods, The Tile Yard, and Festival Homes.  She...

Dec 17, 2022

Brian Matthew Coder, 40, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on Saturday, December 17, 2022.  He was born on February 17, 1982, in Norwalk to Gerald Coder and Linda (Hofacker) Bell.  He was a 2000 graduate of Norwalk St. Paul High School and earned an Associates in Business and Accounting from Bowling Green State University.

With Brian around, nothing...

Dec 15, 2022

Stanley W. Burton Jr, 75, of Fremont, died Thursday, December 15, 2022 from injuries sustained in an accident. Born on December 25, 1946 in Norwalk, he was the son of the late Stanley Wilburn Burton, Sr, and Gladys (Miller) Dubick.

Stanley was a graduate of New London High School and served in the United States Army during...