Obituaries

Feb 18, 2022

Walter Sazdanoff, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family after a long history of kidney and heart failure.  He was born on November 15, 1929, in Capari, Macedonia to the late Atnans (Tom) and Stevanka (Stella) Sazdanoff.

Walter worked for over 32 years at the Tenneco...

Feb 17, 2022

Michael Joseph Toth, 52, of Wellington, died Thursday, February 17, 2022, at home with his family by his side. Born on August 3, 1969, in Windber PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Margie (nee Makoczy) Toth. He was a 1987 graduate of Bishop McCort High School. Michael grew up in Johnstown, PA and moved to...

Feb 15, 2022

Peggy Virginia Albright, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away peacefully after 96 years of vibrant life, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. She was born on February 8, 1926, in Warren, Pennsylvania to the late Mabel (McIntosh) and Jackson Page. She attended Norwalk High School and married the love of her life, the late Rolland "Rolly" Albright on August 21, 1943. In...

Feb 15, 2022

Russell A. Gfell, 97, of Monroeville, Ohio, a tour guide for over 20 years for the Thomas Edison birthplace in Milan, Ohio, has undoubtedly already introduced himself personally to Mr. Edison and is probably already in charge of his heavenly historical tours.  Russell himself "toured" peacefully from this life to the next, on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.  He was...

Feb 15, 2022

Bernita Elaine Hurst, 78, of Wellington, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at University Hospital, Cleveland. Born on June 23, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Warner and Mary (nee Hales) Merrill. Bernita moved from Kipton as a child to Wellington and graduated from Wellington High School in 1961.

Bernita was a member of the Pittsfield...

Feb 13, 2022

Charles H. Mead, 83, of New London, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 13, 2022.  He was born on October 9, 1938 in Mossy Bottom, KY to the late Lawrence and Nineveth (Adkins) Meade.

In 1951, Charles came to New London and has been a resident since.  He was a 1956 graduate of...

Feb 13, 2022

Phyllis D. Bauer

July 10, 1929 – February 13, 2022

Phyllis D. Bauer, 92, of Willard, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 13, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Phyllis was born on July 10,1929, in Willard, OH to the late Wayne and Dorothy (McClane) Durling.

Phyllis was...

Feb 11, 2022

Robert A. Close, 57, of New London, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. He was born on March 7, 1964, to the late Corrine (Hunter) and Oscar Close. He grew up in the Collins, Ohio area and attended Western Reserve High School. Bob enjoyed Native American history, searching for arrowheads, nature hikes, listening to Pink Floyd, and drinking...

Feb 9, 2022

Bernadette T. "Bernie" Marshall, 65, of Norwalk, Ohio, died at home on February 9, 2022.  She was born on July 10, 1956, in Norwalk, to the late Bernard and Rosemary (Wechter) Binsack and was a graduate of Norwalk St. Paul High School.

Bernie enjoyed spending time with her friends and cherished her children.  She liked to read,...

Feb 9, 2022

Leonard "Lenny" Meurer, 78, of Norwalk, OH went into the Lord's arms early Wednesday morning, February 9, 2022, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Lenny was born March 23, 1943, in Lockport, Illinois to the late Leonard and Helen (Patrickson) Meurer.

Lenny proudly served his country as member of the United States Navy. He...

Feb 8, 2022

Marsha Jane Blair, 74, of Greenwich, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was born in Willard, Ohio on February 13, 1947 to the late Alma (Tilton) and Arthur Seidel.

In 1965, Marsha graduated from South Central High School, and she later received her LPN degree from Sandusky Nursing School. She worked for a short...

Feb 7, 2022

Agnes Mary Busser, affectionately known as "Aggie," died Monday, February 7, 2022 at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin. A daughter of the late William and Kathleen (nee McMahon) Finlin, Aggie was born on October 31, 1948 in Cleveland.

Aggie most recently worked for ten years as a courier for the Murray Ridge Center. A true sports fanatic,...

Feb 6, 2022

Mildred F. Puder, 81, of Wellington and formerly of Clarksfield, died Sunday, February 6, 2022 at New Life Hospice in Lorain. Mildred was born March 18, 1940 in Elyria to the late Gordon and Frances (nee Smith) Brooks. She grew up in the Clarksfield area.

Mildred worked many years at C.E. Ward, Regalia, and Thomas Creative Apparel...

Feb 5, 2022

John L. Lowery, II, 50, of Greenwich, died Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on September 16, 1971, in Willard, he was the son of Marcella (nee Hippler) and the Late John L. Lowery. Affectionately known as Big John, he was a 1990 graduate of South Central High School.

A dedicated and hard worker,...

Feb 4, 2022

Jennifer Lynn Case-Lambert, 44, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Metro Health Hospital in Cleveland after a lengthy illness.  She was born on August 11, 1977, to the late Charles and Deborah (Starkey) Case.

Jennifer loved spending time with her family, playing cards, cookouts, and anything and everything that involved everyone being...

Feb 3, 2022

Eunice Ann DeVies, 92, of Pittsfield Township, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at St Mary of the Woods in Avon. Born on July 4, 1929, in Oberlin, and raised on the family farm in New Russia Township, Eunice was the daughter of the late Raymond and Nellie (nee Worcester) Reisinger.

Eunice was a 1947 graduate of...

Feb 2, 2022

Connie Marie Hawkins, 75, of Akron, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Akron General Hospital. Born on July 27, 1946 in New London, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Leota (nee DeJarrett) Poole. Connie grew up in New London before moving to Mansfield, then to Elyria and to Akron where she resided for the past 19...

Feb 2, 2022

Cynthia L. (Hines) Czernec, 65, of Oberlin, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Mercy Lorain Hospital. Born in Lodi on October 22, 1956, to Larry and Bernice (nee Ellis) Hines, Cyndi grew up in Wellington and graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1975. She graduated from Myers University in 2002 with a BS in Business Administration....

Feb 2, 2022

Patrick A. "Pat" McQuillen,64, of Greenwich, was called home on February 2, 2022. He was born on October 6,1957 to the late Eileen (Stover) and Leo McQuillen. Pat graduated from Crestview in 1976. He was a member of the Adario Methodist Church. He worked as a Mechanic for CRM dealership, Ryder and worked until his retirement as a driver...

Feb 2, 2022

Steven Wayne Shupp, 52 of New London, Ohio, passed away on February 2, 2022 at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. He was born September 6,1969 in Willard, Ohio to Keith and Margo (Seibert) Shupp.

Steven graduated from Willard High School and attended North Central Technical College obtaining an associate degree in criminal justice. He served in the United...