Obituaries

Feb 2, 2022

Lawrence Cisco

April 29, 1951 – February 2, 2022

Lawrence Cisco, 70, of Norwalk, was called home unexpectedly by the Good Lord on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

Lawrence was born in Delbarton, West Virginia on April 29, 1951, to the late Oliver and Edna (Mahon) Cisco. After graduating from Burch High School in...

Feb 2, 2022

John P. Grosswiler, Sr.

March 8, 1931 – February 2, 2022

John P. Grosswiler, Sr., 90, of Norwalk, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on March 8, 1931, in Norwalk, to the late Charles and Eva (Robinson) Grosswiler.

John graduated from...

Feb 2, 2022

Randy Burchette Hunter, 61, of Wellington, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at New Life Hospice in Lorain. Born on February 14, 1960, in Prestonsburg, KY, he was the son of Genive (nee Hamilton) Shipley and the late Eurman Hunter. Randy spent most of his life in the Wellington area.

Randy drove truck for many years for several...

Feb 1, 2022

JD Hamilton, 87, of New London, Ohio went to Heaven to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. He was born in Floyd County Kentucky to the late Laura (Boyd) and Willie Hamilton on December 22, 1934.

In his early adulthood, JD moved to Michigan to be with his sister where he worked for Dodge...

Feb 1, 2022

Thomas John Seitz

September 15, 1945 – February 1, 2022

Thomas John Seitz, 76, of Norwalk, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.

Thomas was born on September 15, 1945 in Norwalk, OH to the late Theresa (Spaar) and George Seitz.

Thomas was a 1963 graduate of St. Paul...

Jan 31, 2022

David Michael Conley, 39, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2022. Born in Cleveland on July 21, 1982, David grew up and has lived in the New London and Wellington areas.  For over ten years, he worked at West Roofing in LaGrange. He loved riding dirt bikes.

David is survived by his wife of 19 years, Melissa...

Jan 27, 2022

LeRoy E. Cramer, 80, of Greenwich, passed away early Thursday morning, January 27, 2022 at Mercy Health Willard Hospital.  He was born on December 22, 1941 in Wakeman, OH to the late Ollie and Jewell Cramer.

LeRoy was a 1959 graduate of Greenwich High School.  He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1960 and served aboard...

Jan 27, 2022

Douglas W. Dennis, Sr.

July 11, 1948 – January 27, 2022

Douglas W. Dennis Sr. (72) of Norwalk died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at MetroHealth Main Campus Medical Center, Cleveland. He was born July 11, 1948, in Durand, Mi to the late Elma June (Chubb) and John H. Dennis.

Douglas pumped gas at...

Jan 26, 2022

Douglas L. Foreman, 68, of Wellington, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Born on September 13, 1953, he was the son of the late Helen (nee Rife) and Lee Foreman. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Pamela (nee Chester) Foreman; daughter, Michelle (Jesse) Rose and granddaughter, Hannah Triplett. In following with Douglas' wishes, there...

Jan 25, 2022

Richard A. Chester, 73, of Sheffield Village, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Born in Cambridge, Ohio on February 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Norma (nee Heskett) and Roger Chester Jr. He was a graduate from Zane Trace High School in Old Washington, Ohio.

Richard proudly served his country in the...

Jan 25, 2022

James Ivan "Jim" Smith, 69, of Wellington, Ohio, died on January 25, 2022 at New Life Hospice in Lorain.  He was born on June 21, 1952 to the late Marian (nee Sprinkle) and Ivan Smith.  Jim was a Wellington High School graduate he spent all of his life in the local area.

A very caring man, Jim...

Jan 25, 2022

Danny Orren Gallatin Sr., 71, of Wellington, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. Born on May 21, 1950 in Bellevue, Ohio, he was the son of the late Eula (nee Peeples) and Harry Gallatin. He was a graduate of Beaufort High School in South Carolina.

Danny retired from Aztec...

Jan 25, 2022

Jack Wayne Patterson

March 8, 1951 – January 25, 2022

Jack Wayne Patterson, 70, of Norwalk, OH, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, January 25, 2022, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.

Jack was born on March 8, 1951, in Oberlin, OH to the late Eliza (Stoll) and Herman Patterson, where he...

Jan 24, 2022

Dennis J. Laser, 66, of Greenwich, died Monday, January 24, 2022, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.  He was born on September 4, 1955, in Shelby to Martha (Myers) and Harold Laser.  Dennis retired from Midwest Industry after 30 years and mowed for the Village of Greenwich.  A huge supporter of the police, military, and God, for Dennis family and country...

Jan 23, 2022

Barbara Ann Ward

January 10, 1932 – January 23, 2022

Barbara Ann Ward, 90, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the Laurels of New London.

Barb was born on January 10, 1932, in Norwalk, OH to the late Loretta (Blinzeley) and Oren Pigman, Sr.

Barb attended...

Jan 23, 2022

Sandra J. Grose

August 21, 1959 – January 23, 2022

Sandra J. Grose, 62, of Norwalk, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Sandy was born on August 21, 1959, in Norwalk, OH to the late Walter and Shirley Wilcox. She...

Jan 23, 2022

Thomas "Tom" F. Gardner, 70, of Olena, died on January 23, 2022, at home.  The last of 11 children, he was born on July 6, 1951, in New London, to the late Frank and Dorothy (Bailey) Gardner. For those who knew Tom, though, and his sense of humor, he claimed every day to be his birthday.

Throughout...

Jan 22, 2022

Emma J. Slone, 88, of Plymouth, Ohio died Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Texas where she had been residing with her niece. She was born March 9, 1933 in Hueysville, Kentucky to the late John and Maude (Patrick) Hatton. Emma in her earlier years taught school and later assisted her husband Charlie at Homestead Realty. Emma spent her life...

Jan 22, 2022

Joseph Jackson III, 67, of New London, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born on December 3, 1954 to the late Beatrice (Dickens) and Joseph Jackson II. Joe graduated from New London High School and majored in printing at college. He made a 45-year career of driving semi-trucks.

Joe was a loving,...

Jan 22, 2022

Carol Sue Crecelius, 84, of New London, Ohio passed away on January 22, 2022. She was born on November 16, 1937 to the late Elnora (Drake) and Jesse Miller.

After graduating from high school, Carol took classes to become a nurse's aide. She worked for a short time at New London Hospital, and then she transferred to ...