Nicholas C. Missler
Aug 17, 2025
Nicholas C. Missler, 46, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 29, 1978, in Norwalk, to Tamara Deer and Craig Missler. He graduated from Norwalk/EHOVE in 1997.
Nick battled brain cancer for several years and he fought hard. He was the strongest...
Robert Manuel Mckinney, Sr.
Aug 16, 2025
Robert M. McKinney, Sr. died on Saturday, August 16, 2025 under the care of hospice at the age of 87. On January 18, 1938, he was born in Big Stone Gap, VA to Richard and Anna (nee Crest) McKinney.
Robert worked at US Steel in Lorain for many years. He loved restoring cars, watching and reading old...
Chuck Fetter
Aug 14, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Fetter, 75, of Willard, OH died on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Mercy Hospital of Willard. Chuck was born on April 13, 1950, in Greenwich, OH, the son of late George and Gladys Fetter.
A 1968 graduate of Greenwich High School, Chuck remained in the Greenwich and Willard area most of his life. He was...
Timothy Lewis Brant
Aug 14, 2025
Timothy Brant, 78, of New London, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the Norwalk Memorial Home. He was born on January 30, 1947, in Elyria, Ohio, to the late Lewis H. and Aletha M. (Friend) Brant.
Tim was a jack of all trades, who was handy at woodworking. He loved a good prank, and...
Fred Milo Walter
Aug 10, 2025
Fred Milo Walter, also known as "Fritz" in his early years, was born on Sunday, May 30, 1937, and passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 10, 2025.  He grew up in Northeast Ohio, where he met and married Bernice "Bunny" Pfouts, high school sweetheart and the love of his life for 70 years. He proudly served three...
Kenneth Samples
Aug 8, 2025
Kenneth "Kenny" Samples, 56, of Brunswick, died on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Brunswick Campus. A triplet, he was one of three sons born on August 7, 1969 in Chickasha Oklahoma, to the late Gary L. and Frankie (nee Madison) Samples. Kenny moved with his family to Ohio as a youth and was a 1988 graduate...
James Pierce
Aug 8, 2025
James L. "Jim" Pierce, 85, of Oberlin, died Friday, August 8, 2025 at home. Born on November 14, 1939 in Ashland, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Marion (nee Wolcott) Pierce. Jim was a 1957 graduate of New London High School. He made his home in Oberlin in 1974.
Jim retired from the...
Marilyn Regal
Aug 8, 2025
Marilyn Regal, 87, of Wellington, died on Friday, August 8, 2025, under hospice care and surrounded by her family. Born in Norwalk on September 10, 1937 to the late Giles and Marie (nee Chadwick) Anderson, Marilyn grew up in the Brighton area and graduated from Wellington High School. She also attended the Ohio Business College, receiving a certificate in...
Frederick Leonard Paine, Jr.
Aug 7, 2025
Frederick Leonard Paine, Jr., of Huntington, died on August 7, 2025, at the age of 77. The son of Kathryn and Frederick Paine, Sr., Fred was born in Colorado and grew up in Huntington. He was a 1966 graduate of Black River High School.
Fred was honored to serve his county during two tours in Vietnam in...
Joy Eileen (Corry) Funk
Aug 2, 2025
Joy Eileen (Corry) Haines Funk 1931- 2025
On December 27,1931 in Cleveland, Ohio God sent to earth one of his angels to live among us. She was the daughter of the late Clinton and Everial Jones.
She graduated from Willard High school in 1949 where she met the love of her life, the late Richard...
Kenneth Allen Deidrick
Aug 2, 2025
Kenneth Allen Deidrick (63) of Sullivan went to his heavenly home on August 2, 2025 surrounded by his adoring family. He was a pillar of strength and love to all whose lives he touched. His biggest priority was making sure those he loved were taken care of.  Ken was a man of great integrity who enjoyed working in the...
Rosalynn Christyne Yarber
Jul 30, 2025
Rosalynn Christyne Yarber, 25, beloved daughter of Sarah (Chamberlain) Yarber and William "Wylly" Yarber, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 30, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 6, 2000, in Norwalk, Ohio.
Without ever saying a word, Rosalynn's personality spoke volumes. Her love and joy when with family...
William Mark Lamar
Jul 29, 2025
William Mark Lamar (1961-2025) passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Norwalk, Ohio.
Mark was born on August 22, 1961. He was a boiler operator at the Ohio Veteran's Home for over 30 years. He was an avid duck hunter in his earlier years, loved woodworking, and enjoyed playing the piano with his children.
Mark...
Michael Allen Wendling
Jul 28, 2025
Michael Allen Wendling, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on July 28, 2025. On October 23, 1949, he was born to parents Bernadette (nee Vaubel) and Roy Wendling. Mike grew up in Elyria and graduated from Elyria Catholic High School. Throughout his life he also lived in Lorain and Hampshire, TN before settling in Wellington.
An...
Diana Lee (Wenger) Massie
Jul 27, 2025
Diana Lee (Wenger) Massie, (age 78), of Ashland, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Diana was born in New London, Ohio on August 27, 1946 to Alvin and Virginia (Boyd) Wenger. She spent her childhood years living in Ruggles, high school years in Nova, and graduated from Mapleton High School with the class of 1964....
Gayle Marlene Laughrey
Jul 26, 2025
Gayle Marlene Laughrey, 79, of LaGrange, died July 26, 2025, under the care of hospice. Born on May 5, 1946 in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Olive Huffman. Gayle grew up in Wampum, PA and was a graduate of Wampum High School. Gayle loved to sing and traveled throughout Pennsylvania in High...
Denise Ann (Shepherd) Ball
Jul 26, 2025
Denise Ann Ball, age 65, of New London died unexpectedly, on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at UH Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland, surrounded by family. Born February 23, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Lowell C. and Claudette (Harvey) Shepherd. On August 20, 1977 she married Steven N. Ball, and they built an incredible life together.
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James D. Files
Jul 26, 2025
James D. Files, 83, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, music, and service. Born on December 1, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, Jim was raised in the small town of Milan, where he developed a lifelong love for music, old cars, and good company.
Jim proudly served his country...
Charles Henry Mead Jr
Jul 25, 2025
Charles Henry Mead Jr., age 65, of New London passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Cleveland Metro Hospital. Born April 9, 1960 to Charles H. and Doris Ann (Goble) Mead, he was a compassionate man who took great pride in his work at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery. He was a dedicated employee who was passionate about...
Marion A. Nirode
Jul 25, 2025
Marion A. Nirode, 80 years old, of Wellington, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Anthony and Olga (nee Debevec) Debelak, Marion was born in Cleveland on February 21, 1945. After graduating from Collinwood High School, she attended Bowling Green State University and obtained...
