Obituaries

Oct 10, 2022

After a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease, Richard L. Clifford Jr., 75, of Wellington, passed from this world into the waiting arms of our Savior Monday, October 10, 2022, at Keystone Pointe Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Springfield, Ohio December 13, 1946, Dick was a loving son of his late parents...

Oct 10, 2022

Sandra Grosswiler, 84, of Norwalk, passed away from a lengthy illness, Monday evening, October 10, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Sandra was born on April 26, 1938, in Flushing, OH to the late Albert and Virginia (Renner) Dunn.

Sandra attended Littleton High School in West Virginia and St. Paul High School. On...

Oct 10, 2022

Irma C. Cox, 102, passed away peacefully Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Norwalk Memorial Home.

Irma was born on May 22, 1920, in Whitely County, Kentucky to the late William and Nancy (Foley) Cox.

Irma grew up on a family farm in Kentucky. From the ages of 11 to 16, she was a mother's...

Oct 9, 2022

Kevin J. Crawford, 43, of New London, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 9, 2022.  He was born on April 30, 1979, in Oberlin, the son of Charley and Marcia (Smith) Crawford.  Kevin graduated from New London High School in 1997 and graduated from BGSU in 2002.

Kevin enjoyed life and was a friend to everyone, he knew...

Oct 8, 2022

Honora Ruth Wade, 74, of Sullivan, died Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Medina General Hospital. On August 20, 1948, Honora was born in New London to Dewey and Viola Ruth (nee Young) Bennett. She has made her home in Huntington Township since 1965.

She worked in Elyria at Invacare Inc, Woodford Machinery, and at the Sterling Foundry....

Oct 8, 2022

Lewis Schild, age 97 of Norwalk, died on October 8th, 2022 at Fischer Titus hospital. He was born September 8th, 1925 in Norwalk, OH, and was the youngest son of Lloyd and Julia (Linder) Schild.

He graduated from Norwalk High School in 1943.  He began his military service in the U.S. Army in 1944 and served as...

Oct 7, 2022

Thomas Orvin Brown, 90, of Wellington, died Friday, October 7, 2022, at Keystone Pointe in Lagrange. Tom was born on August 26, 1932, in Memphis, TN to Nelis Davis and Willie Frances (nee Buckley) Brown. He graduated from high school in Jackson, Mississippi and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Mississippi State. He later earned his PhD from...

Oct 7, 2022

Benny Joe Cruey, Sr., 75, of Greenwich, died Friday, October 7, 2022. Born in Richlands, VA on February 8, 1947, he was the son of the late Emmet William and Gladys Lorraine (nee McGhee) Cruey. Benny proudly served in the Army during Vietnam from 1966-1968. Following his military service, his family moved to Huron County.

He worked...

Oct 7, 2022

Genive "Ginny" Shipley, 82, of Wellington, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at her residence under hospice care surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Teaberry, Kentucky on January 18, 1940, to the late Edna (nee Tackett) and Garfield Hamilton.

Ginny resided in Nova before making Wellington her home. She previously worked for Rockwell International...

Oct 6, 2022

Steve Sallee, 65, of Greenwich, passed at home on October 6, 2022 after a lengthy illness with his family at his bedside. He was born on February 15, 1957 in Willard to the late Eugene and Helen (nee Light) Sallee.

A 1975 graduate of South Central High School, Steve proudly joined the United States Navy and served...

Oct 6, 2022

Connie B. Webb, 76, of Sullivan, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was born in Uniontown, PA on August 11, 1946 to Frank and Rose Hobrat. Connie retired from Ball Bounce and Sport (formerly Hedstrom) in Ashland after more than 30 years.

Connie is survived by her children, Bonita Hayes, of Nova and Tamara Harding, of...

Oct 5, 2022

Carol S. DeVaughn, 84, of Attica, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Mercy Willard Hospital. She was born on June 22, 1938, in Belle Center. She worked as an office clerk for many years.  On August 25, 1956, she married Ellsworth H. DeVaughn.

She is survived by her children, Tim (Valerie) DeVaughn, of Perrysburg, Patti Cassidy, of...

Oct 5, 2022

Deleen Edna Nida, 90, of Wellington, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Keystone Pointe in Lagrange. Born on August 29, 1932, in Spencer, WV, Deleen was the daughter of Delmar and Pauline (nee Starcher) Simmons.

Deleen worked in retail for many years and retired from the Value City in Elyria. She was an active member of...

Oct 4, 2022

Susan L. Magill, 79, of Norwalk, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday morning, October 4, 2022, at MetroHealth in Cleveland.

Susan was born on August 2, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Wilbur Leonard and Elenore G. (Esch) Beck.

Susan graduated from South Central High School as a member of the class of 1961. She furthered...

Oct 3, 2022

Ollie "Jean" Brown, 83, residing in Norwalk, passed away at home Monday evening, October 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Jean was born August 28, 1939, in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Hayden and Dora (Harvey) Green.

Jean moved to Ohio at the age of 4 and grew up in the Willard area. She...

Oct 2, 2022

Joan M. Conaway, 84, of North Fairfield, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Norwalk Memorial Home following a lengthy battle with dementia.

Joan was born on June 27, 1938, in Clyde, OH to the late Carl and Agnes (Eishen) Noftz.

Joan was a 1956 graduate of North Fairfield High School. She was a dedicated...

Oct 1, 2022

Frances M. Ringlein, 95, of Norwalk, died Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Fisher Titus Medical Center. Born on May 5, 1927, to the late Robert and Clara (nee Conney) Strimpfell, Frances grew up in Norwalk and in 1945 she graduated from St. Paul Catholic High School, where she was the Salutatorian and was a member of the Glee Club....

Oct 1, 2022

Linda Lou Lucas, 76, of Ashland, died on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Born in Dyess Colony, AR on September 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Myrtle (nee Richardson) and Everett Lucas. She resided in Blytheville, AR before moving to Lorain in 1964. She eventually moved to Huntington where...

Sep 30, 2022

Phillip Matthew Entler, 93, of Mansfield, died Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born July 1, 1929, in Cleveland to the late Iven and Luella (Houghton) Entler and was a graduate of Greenwich High School.

Phillip was a member of the Ohio State Guard Unit and the U.S. Navy Seabees, retiring after 22 years of service. He...

Sep 29, 2022

Ruth Ann Reed, 77, residing in Willard, passed away Thursday evening, September 29, 2022, at the Willows Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born in Norwalk, OH on January 31, 1945, to the late Walter and LaDonna (Rekart) Gies.

Ruth was a 1963 graduate of St. Paul's High School. She received her...