Obituaries

Sep 27, 2022

Leya Fries, 49, residing in Norwalk, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at her home.

Leya was born on September 10, 1973, in Sandusky, OH, to Nancy (Livingston) Perruchon and Ned Perruchon. She attended Danbury High and Ehove School and graduated in 1992. Leya was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Norwalk. She worked...

Sep 27, 2022

Francis Marshall Dillman, 76, of Norwalk, died Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky. Born on May 21, 1946, in Philidelphia, he was the son of the late Allison M. and Elizabeth (nee Ennis) Dillman. Francis grew up in Pennsylvania and joined the United States Army, later moving to Ohio in the late 60's.

Sep 27, 2022

Patricia L. Dee, 94, of New London, died on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the Norwalk Memorial Home, surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 22, 1928, in Hartford City, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Lula (nee Summerville) Casterline.

She was a 1947 graduate of Hartford High School. She worked...

Sep 27, 2022

Susan L. Wendling (nee Williams), 73, of Wellington, peacefully passed away after a short illness on Monday Sept. 26, 2022. She was born Oct. 13, 1948, in Hohenwald, Tenn. to parents, Albert and Lillian (nee Plummer) Williams. The family moved to Lorain, Ohio in the early 1950's where she grew up.

Susan was a 1966 graduate of...

Sep 26, 2022

Cornell Dotson was born March 27, 1932, and drew his last earthly breath on September 26, 2022, at his home in Wellington, Ohio. Cornell was raised in Virginia, relocating to Ohio to pursue job opportunities outside of coal mining. Cornell was a Korean War veteran. Upon returning from Korea, Cornell worked for various Ohio companies in management of heating...

Sep 23, 2022

Aidan S. Frost, 17, of Wakeman, Ohio, entered into heavenly rest on September 23, 2022 after complications from diabetes. He was born on October 27, 2004, in Akron, Ohio to Shawn and Jennifer (Myers) Frost.  Aidan was a senior at EHOVE, enrolled in the school's diesel program.

A faithful and wonderful brother and son, Aidan enjoyed being...

Sep 18, 2022

William "Lowell" Gibson, 78, of New London, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 18, 2022, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk.

Lowell was born on September 8, 1944, in New London to the late Grace Lucille Fairchild and Vernon Lowell Gibson.

Lowell dropped out of high school to help run the family farm after an injury...

Sep 16, 2022

Melissa S. "Missy" (Lingenfelter) Baker, 43, of Norwalk, Ohio, died unexpectedly on September 16, 2022.  She was born on December 29, 1978, in Tucson, AZ to Rebecca (Cassanova) Mullins and the late Donald Lingenfelter.  Missy moved to Ohio at a young age and spent the majority of her life in the area.

She was a talented artist...

Sep 15, 2022

Eric Alan Copsey, 57, of Ruggles, died on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at his home. Eric was born in New London, OH, on September 10, 1965, the son of Fred and Dorothy (Moffit) Copsey. Eric was a 1984 graduate of Mapleton High School.

Eric was the person everyone called when they needed help. He was a doer,...

Sep 14, 2022

Helen Ann Boose, 93, of Norwalk, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 14, 2022, at Providence Care Center in Sandusky.

Helen was born on July 11, 1929, in Norwalk to the late Veronica (Meskauskas) and Charles Stefan.

Helen graduated from Townsend High School in the Class of 1947. She was employed at the former New...

Sep 13, 2022

Tracey Rapp Carey, age 55, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2022, at Mercy New Life Hospice, with her daughter and twin sister by her side. Her final days were spent in the prayerful and loving embrace of her family and friends.

Tracey is survived by her daughter, Chloe (Donald) Szypulski, granddaughters, Payton and...

Sep 13, 2022

David G. Ringholz, 74, residing in Norwalk, passed away at home with his loving wife by his side, early Tuesday morning, September 13, 2022, after living a life with cancer for 18 years.

David was born on May 17, 1948, in Norwalk, OH, to the late Gladys (Gabb) and Carl Ringholz.

David graduated from St....

Sep 12, 2022

Pauline M. Mills, 96, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022, at the Willows at Willard.  She was born on February 10, 1926, in Clarksfield, Ohio, to the late Alice Edna (Martin) and Frank Schaffer.  Pauline spent most of her life in Greenwich, Ohio.

An avid Cleveland Indians (and recently Guardians) fan, she was often affectionately referred...

Sep 10, 2022

Brenda C. Dials, 71, residing in Wakeman, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Brenda was born on May 17, 1951, in Mason, West Virginia to the late Adria (Diddle) and James Sayre.

Brenda spent her childhood in Syracuse, OH and graduated from Southern High...

Sep 8, 2022

Shirley Ann Burris, 90, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, September 8, 2022.

Shirley was born on November 7, 1931, in Beach City, OH, to the late Ethel (Bartlett) Taylor and William Taylor.

Shirley was a dedicated employee everywhere she worked. She was a nurse's aide at the Ohio Veterans Home and a housekeeper...

Sep 7, 2022

Norma B. Sanford, 96, of Raleigh, NC and formerly of Norwalk, OH, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.  She was born on May 1, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late, Charles and Grace (Miller) Vaughn.  Her family later moved to Brecksville, Ohio.  Norma was married to Bruce H. Sanford for 47 years, who preceded her...

Sep 5, 2022

Kathi Lynne Sutton, 65, of Wellington, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 5, 2022. Born in Cleveland on November 24 (or November 23, depending on who you ask), 1956, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Betsy (nee Farnsworth) Jenkins. Kathi grew up in the Medina County area before making Wellington her home in 1996. Kathi valued dedication...

Sep 5, 2022

Arthur Evans 89, of Greenwich died Monday, September 5, 2022, at University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo.  He was born May 27, 1933, in Huron County to the late Katie L. (Miller) and Earl L. Evans.  Mr. Evans was married for 61 years to Eloise A. (Ebinger) who preceded him in death in 2015.  He previously worked for Fishbaugh...

Sep 5, 2022

Hillard R. Rose, 88, of Collins, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, September 5, 2022, at the Norwalk Memorial Home.  He was born on September 13, 1933, in Dickinson, Virginia to the late Fannie (Barton) and Clinard Rose.

Hillard enjoyed farming, gardening, hunting, spending time with his family, and fellowship with his friends.  He was passionate...

Sep 5, 2022

Donald "Donnie" Nickoli, 91, of Norwalk, passed away Monday morning, September 5, 2022, at Assurance Health Hospital in Toledo.

Donnie was born in Norwalk, OH, on June 15, 1931, to the late Bernice (Swope) Nickoli and Jacob Nickoli.

Donnie was a 1951 graduate of Norwalk High School and proudly served his country as a member...