Obituaries

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...

Oct 26, 2022

Ryan Lee Rang, 38, of Monroeville, Ohio, died on October 26, 2022, as the result of a motorcycle accident.  He was born on February 24, 1984, in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Richard and Elizabeth "Betsy" (Frey) Rang.

Ryan loved motorcycles, tattoos, fishing, camping, kids, and his family.  He had a passion for Chevy cars and despite...

Oct 25, 2022

James "Jim" L. Ackerman, 81, of Norwalk, and residing in Ocala, FL, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at AdventHealth in Ocala, FL.

Jim was born on October 12, 1941, in Norwalk, to the late Leon and Cecilia (Durnwald) Ackerman. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.

Jim was...

Oct 25, 2022

Virginia M. Bungard, 97, of Norwalk, passed away, Tuesday morning, October 25, 2022, at the Commons of Providence in Sandusky.

Virginia was born on August 22, 1925, in Monroeville, OH, to the late Alvin and Edna (Stang) Fritz.

Virginia was a 1943 graduate of Monroeville High School. She worked at the Huron County Probate Court...

Oct 24, 2022

James "Jim" C. Spettle, 87, of Norwalk, passed away Monday evening, October 24, 2022, at Norwalk Memorial Home.

Jim was born on November 22, 1934, in Norwalk, OH to the late Carl and Marguerite (Champion) Spettle. He was an accomplished athlete and graduated from Norwalk High School. Jim served his country as a member of the United...

Oct 24, 2022

Jeffrey "Jeff" Sutton, 54, residing in Norwalk, passed away Monday morning, October 24, 2022, at his residence.

Jeff was born on April 22, 1968, in Cleveland, OH, to Louise (Myers) Fortune and William Sutton.

Jeff was a 1987 graduate of North Olmsted High School and received his bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University. He was...

Oct 22, 2022

Terry Schnee, 66, of Norwalk died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, October 22, 2022, after a lengthy illness.

Born February 23, 1956, in Norwalk, son of Richard and Sylvia Schnee.

Terry was a 1975 graduate of St. Paul High School and EHOVE. He had been the trucking manager for KoKosing Construction, where he worked for...

Oct 21, 2022

Kristina Kaye (Smuck) Sellers was born September 27, 1967, in Bluffton, Indiana. Surviving are her husband, David Sellers, and children Cardin, Reece, and Casteel. Also surviving are her mother, Sonja (Cardin) Buckler; father, William Harold Smuck, wife Ronda (Winger); brother Dr. Matthew Smuck, wife Dr. Kamala Rodrigues and children Nayan and Asher; sister Kari (Smuck) Nelson, husband Bret.

Oct 21, 2022

Harvey V. Lance Sr., 82, of Sullivan, died Friday, October 21, 2022 at University Hospital, Parma. Born on October 25, 1939, he was the son of the late Ralph and Eunice (nee Brown) Lance. Harvey spent most of his life in Wellington before moving to Sullivan in 2001.

Harvey was a truck driver with Ross Transportation, retiring...

Oct 20, 2022

Robert "Bob" A. Ingersoll, 86, of Norwalk, passed away, Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Cleveland MetroHealth Medical Center after a brief illness.

Bob was born on February 25, 1936, in Norwalk to the late Ivan and Irene (Brauer) Ingersoll Hafner.

Bob was the owner and operator of RA Ingersoll Building and Remodeling. He as an...

Oct 18, 2022

Alex John Carson, 75, of Wellington, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Allan Memorial Hospital in Oberlin. Born on November 2, 1946, in Cleveland, he was the son of the late John and Francis (nee Cerne) Carson. Alex spent his youth in Cleveland and graduated from Holy Name High School.

Following graduation, Alex served in the United...

Oct 17, 2022

Marie Rochelle Gibson, 84, residing in Norwalk, OH, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.

Marie Rochelle was born on March 6, 1938, in Lorain, OH, to the late Robert and Bernetta (Bremmer) Rash.

Marie Rochelle was a skilled cook and enjoyed being a homemaker. She took great pride in raising her...

Oct 16, 2022

William "Terry" Renfrow, 73, of Clarksfield, Ohio, passed away on October 16, 2022, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.

An avid hunter, Terry was a truck driver, excavator, and talented artist and musician.  He had worked for Norwalk Furniture and was a member of the Wellington Eagles.  He held an annual "booze fighter club" motorcycle rally at his farm,...

Oct 15, 2022

Arielle Gracie DeVore, 24, of Greenwich, died on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at her residence.  She was born on June 9, 1998, in Cleveland, the daughter of Amanda Underwood and David DeVore.

She was a 2017 graduate of New London High School and received an associate degree as a vet tech, from the Bradford Institute.  Arielle was...

Oct 14, 2022

Darren Keith White (56) passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 14th. Calling hours will be held October 19th from 12-2pm with a service to immediately follow at Pleasant View Old Regular Baptist Church in Litchfield. A procession will make their way to the Sullivan Cemetery for his final resting place. Dinner and reception to follow at Free...