Obituaries

Jan 6, 2022

Dennis A, Schaffer, of Norwalk, Ohio, son of Doris and John Schaffer, passed away Thursday at Fisher-Titus Hospital after a brief illness. Dennis was in the service, loved nature, especially spraying the fields while working for Sunrise, paving away outdoors for Norwalk Concrete, and enjoying the lawn mower on a beautiful day for family members, (but never when the...

Jan 5, 2022

J. Scott Bond, 58, of Norwalk, Ohio died at Fisher-Titus Medical Center on January 5, 2022.  He was born on October 31, 1963 in Southhampton, NY to the late Wayne and Carol (VonSeggern) Bond.  Scott was a 1982 Western Reserve High School graduate.  He received his business degree from Oakland City University and also completed several certificates through various...

Jan 3, 2022

Delaina M. Rospert, 54, of Collins, passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, January 3, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Delaina was born on June 11, 1967 in Norwalk, OH to Dale and Ramona (Gordon) Keefer.

Delaina graduated from Western Reserve High School in 1985. She had a heart of gold and was...

Jan 1, 2022

Kathryn A. (Romano) King

February 2, 1926 – January 1, 2022

Kathryn A. (Romano) King, 95, of Norwalk, OH, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Wesley Woods Memory Care Unit in New Albany, OH.

Kathryn was born in Ravenna, OH on February 2, 1926, to the late Mariano and Carmella (Pisciotti)...

Dec 31, 2021

Emily Anne Conklin (nee Hunt), 86, of Brighton Township died on

December 31, 2021. Born August 4, 1935, Emily lived most of her life on

the family farm where she enjoyed gardening, baking, and cooking. She

was an avid reader and book lover all of her life. She had a beautiful

...

Dec 30, 2021

Richard F. "Rick" Riggin (66) of Norwalk, Ohio died Sunday January 30th, 2022. He was born on March 20th, 1955 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Richard J. Riggin and Margaret Faye (Steelwagon) Riggin.

Rick lived in the Norwalk and Lorain, Ohio areas. He had been employed at Lake Terminal Railroad in Lorain for many years and...

Dec 29, 2021

Jerome Swaggerty, Jr., 58, of Strongsville, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Southwest General Hospital in Middleburg Heights. Born October 2, 1963, in Cleveland, Jerome was a graduate of Keystone High School and had a Bachelor's degree in teaching from Cleveland State University.

Jerome was a driver for UPS and received many awards from the company. He...

Dec 29, 2021

Jean L. Speicher, 69, of Rochester, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at her residence unexpectedly.  She was born March 27, 1952, in Oberlin, to Betty (Wolfe) and Dale Winfield.  Jean was a 1970 graduate of New London High School.

After many years, she retired as a cook for Oberlin College.  She was a member of the New...

Dec 28, 2021

Sandra Lee Leibolt, 81, of New London, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at her residence.  She was born June 11, 1940, in Millersburg, Ohio to the late Elizabeth (Duncan) and William LaRue.  Mrs. Leibolt was retired as the director of telecommunications for Fisher Titus Hospital.  She served many years as president of the Motor Maids, loved listening to music,...

Dec 28, 2021

Carol A. Gillenwater, 79, of Wakeman, died on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Laurels of New London surrounded by her family.  Carol was born on August 9, 1942 in Oberlin, the daughter of the late Donald L. Rosecrans and Bertha L. (Gallatin) Barnett.

Carol was a graduate of Firelands High School and the Medina County business ...

Dec 27, 2021

Carol Ann Bond, 79, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on December 27, 2021, at UH Elyria Medical Center.  She was born on August 24, 1942, in Norwalk to the late Elizabeth (Ebert) and George VonSeggern and was a 1960 Norwalk High School graduate.

Carol enjoyed baking and sewing and a good cup of coffee.  She loved her family...

Dec 27, 2021

Barbara J. (Kuchling) Czerwony

August 7, 1945 – December 27, 2021

Barbara J. (Kuchling) Czerwony, 76, residing in Norwalk, passed away at home on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Barbara was born on August 7, 1945 in Cleveland, OH to the late Peter and Amy (Martin) Kuchling.

Barbara graduated from Cleveland Heights...

Dec 26, 2021

Dorothy Jean Shaw, 86, of Wellington, died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Mercy New Life Hospice. Born on September 27, 1935 in Crabapple, Belmont County, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (nee Butler) Laisure. Dorothy grew up in Shepherdstown and moved to the Wellington area in the mid 50's.

Dorothy retired from the...

Dec 24, 2021

Marjorie Alberta Conry (Thomas) of 26 Breezewood Drive in Norwalk, Ohio passed away at 0605 December 24th while a resident at Gaymont Care and Rehabilitation in Norwalk. Born July 27, 1926, she was 95. She was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Charles F. Thomas of Wakeman, Ohio. Her husband of more than 65 years, Hugh Francis Conry, also...

Dec 23, 2021

Michael D. Croskey (68) of Collins, died Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Fireland Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.  He was born June 7, 1953, in Yuma, AZ.  Mike retired from Durable Corporation, Norwalk where he started by shredding rubber working up to and retired as plant manager.  He designed and built most of the equipment the plant uses today. Mike...

Dec 23, 2021

Dennis Michael Biebrich, 72, of Sullivan, died at home surrounded by his family. Born on November 25, 1949 in New Orleans LA, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Biebrich.  Dennis spent his childhood in Louisiana before joining and proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps.

Dennis worked as a police officer in...

Dec 22, 2021

Margaret Joyce (nee Betts) Pearce of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away December 22, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Willard, Ohio.  She was the wife of Malcolm Pearce, daughter, of Richard John Edward & Mary Margaret (nee Craggs) Betts.  Joyce was born in Hebrern, North Umberland England, March 20, 1941 and was raised in Chatham, Kent England.

While working...

Dec 22, 2021

Janice Lynn McClaflin, 72, of Wellington, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. Born in Lodi, on November 17, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Muriel (nee Baker) and Leonard McClaflin. Jan moved to Florida in 1974 and returned to Wellington in 1996. She was a 1968 Wellington High School...

Dec 21, 2021

Dorothy Krisha, age 89, of Seale, Alabama, died on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.  Born on May 8, 1932 in Fitchville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Wolfe) Krisha.  Dorothy attended New London Schools and at a young age entered the US Army.  While serving her country, she traveled the world and earned the rank...

Dec 21, 2021

Kenneth G. Myers, Sr., 90, of Nova, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  He was born October 1, 1931 in Vermilion to the late Thelma (Reising) and Ivan Myers.  Mr. Myers was a graduate of Vermilion High School, class of 1950. For many years, he worked as a painter at the Ford Motor Company...