Obituaries

May 7, 2022

Marjorie Marie Knudsen, 62, of Norwalk died Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  She was born July 15, 1959, in Lodi, Ohio to the late Ola (Powers) and Robert E. Fenwick.  Marie enjoyed working in her flower beds, but her passion was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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May 6, 2022

Tara Anell Howard-Muhammad, 44, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2022. She was born in Oberlin on May 8, 1977 to Sharon Howard. Tara resided in Wellington and was a Black River High School graduate before moving to Cleveland. Following graduation, Tara went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree and was currently working as a court appointed...

May 5, 2022

Roger D. Fitzwater, 74, of Collins, Ohio, passed on from this life to his eternal home on May 5, 2022, after some recent health struggles at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  He was born on December 7, 1947, in Greenbrier County, West Virginia to the late Paul and Ola "Marie" (Wallers) Fitzwater.  He graduated from Richwood High School in West Virginia...

May 5, 2022

Roger Meade, 88, of New London, Ohio died on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Laurels of New London with his family by his side.  Roger was born on January 1, 1934 in Floyd County Kentucky.  He was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Roberts) Meade.

Roger moved to Ohio when he was 18 and...

May 5, 2022

Sharon M. Moon, 69, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on May 5, 2022, at Cleveland MetroHealth Hospital.  She was born on May 23, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Quindeen "Blackie" and Lillian (Sobeleski) Cesa.  Sharon graduated from Norwalk High School.

Although her socialization opportunities outside of the home were limited in recent years, Sharon enjoyed...

May 4, 2022

Jacob Daniel June, 25, of Lima, OH and formerly of New London, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Lima.  He was born February 25, 1997, in Norwalk to Diane Olshewski and the late Hank June. He was a 2015 graduate of New London High School and EHOVE Career Center. He furthered his education at UNOH and began his career...

May 4, 2022

Linda Fry Antonelli Adams, passed on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Brunswick, Ohio after a lengthy illness.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy I. Murr Fry Roush, Father, Cloyd LaDieu Fry and brother Gary Steven Fry.

Surviving are her daughters, Vicky Lynn Antonelli Gauthier (Jim Gauthier), Rebecca Sue Antonelli Severs (Gene Severs), both of...

May 1, 2022

Annabelle Hespeler, 100, residing in Huron, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2022.

Annabelle was born on October 18, 1921, in Wellington, OH to the late Edward and Hannah (Wrench) Berner.

Annabelle was a dedicated employee at Fannie Farmers for 20 years. She had a servant's heart and volunteered for Bloodmobile, Firelands Senior Center,...

Apr 30, 2022

Scott Alexander Schroeder, 52, of Wellington, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 30, 2022, at home. Born on March 27, 1970 in Lorain, he was the son of Carol Dashiell (nee Easterwood) and Larry Burns. Scott grew up in Elyria and has lived in Wellington for several years.

Scott was a drywall finisher with the Local 505 Painters...

Apr 27, 2022

Rosemary Elizabeth Hansen, 86 of Norwalk, passed on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, surrounded by family.

Born December 11, 1935, in New London, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ona Stober. Rosemary was a graduate of New London High School.

Rosemary was an excellent seamstress, using her skills working for Hills Interiors for...

Apr 27, 2022

Debra Jean Steckler Cutter, passed away in the care of SouthernCare Hospice after a long illness. Born on September 29, 1949 to William and Mary Ann Steckler in Pittsburg PA

Debra moved to Elyria in late 1950's and attended Elyria High School.

She married the love of her life Robert Dick Cutter when she was...

Apr 24, 2022

Ralph Neville Hyde, 86, of Safety Harbor, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was born on January 19, 1936, in Wellington, OH, the son of the late Henry Neville and Ethel Leota (Swartz) Hyde.

Ralph was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He had a long and successful career in law enforcement...

Apr 23, 2022

Hazel Margueritte Ward, 90, surrounded by family and friends, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Hazel was born in East Townsend and graduated from Townsend School in 1950, and she was a life-long resident of Collins.

Hazel retired from Ford Motor Company after 37 dedicated years as a spot-welder....

Apr 23, 2022

Connie L. Tutko, 66, of Ashland, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, after recent health complications at University Hospital in Cleveland.  She was born on May 21, 1955, in Lodi, to the late Elmer and Dorothy (Strawser) Steele. She was a 1973 graduate of Black River High School.

Connie loved animals, and had a gift with...

Apr 22, 2022

Karen R. Schick (74) of Norwalk, passed Friday, April 22, 2022, at her residence.

She was born December 6, 1947, in Norwalk to the late Elizabeth (Stallkamp) and Walter Kluding. Mrs. Schick was a graduate of St. Paul High School, class of 1965, and retired from Vacationland Federal Credit Union. She enjoyed spending time at the Senior...

Apr 20, 2022

Barry Eugene Woodyard, 71, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on April 20, 2022, peacefully at Amherst Manor Nursing Home.  Barry was born on October 13, 1950, in Norwalk, Ohio.  He graduated from Norwalk High School and worked as an electrician.

Barry is survived by his niece, Harmony, and many friends.

He was preceded in death...

Apr 20, 2022

Glenn Larry Struckoff, 77, of Nova, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Dorothy Elizabeth (nee Dye) and Glenn Milton Struckoff on April 16, 1945. Glenn moved to the Nova area in 1973.

Glenn worked for the Ford Motor...

Apr 19, 2022

Richard A. Dannemiller Sr. (83) of Norwalk, died Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Gaymont Nursing Center, Norwalk. He was Born July 8, 1938, in Willard to the late Elery and Eleanor (Schlacter) Dannemiller and was a graduate of Monroeville High School. He lived most of his life in Willard, moving to Norwalk in 2007. Richard was a long-time employee...

Apr 18, 2022

John R. Vogt Jr., 82, of Norwalk, died peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born on July 24, 1939, in New London, he was the son of the late John Russell and Kathryn (nee Jump) Vogt Sr. John attended school in Collins and graduated from Western Reserve in 1957. He served in the...

Apr 17, 2022

Barbara Ann Moore (nee Pitts), of Wellington, died peacefully April 17th at the age of 82. Born January 28th 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was married to her high-school sweetheart, Donald R. Moore, Jr. for over 30 years before his passing in 1992. Together, they owned and operated the White Front Tavern from 1977 through 1995.

She...