Obituaries

Nov 26, 2021

Douglas Eugene Montoney

June 6, 1956 – November 26, 2021

Douglas Eugene Montoney, 65, of Wellington, OH, passed away peacefully Friday evening, November 26, 2021 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin.

Doug was born on June 6, 1956 in Oberlin, OH to the late Earl and Janette (Miller) Montoney.

Doug graduated...

Nov 25, 2021

Carl Laface

July 14, 1930 – November 25, 2021

Carl Laface, 91, of Norwalk, OH passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Norwalk Memorial Home after a brief illness.

Carl was born July 14, 1930 in Norwalk and was a graduate of Norwalk High School. He was employed at Norwalk Furniture for...

Nov 23, 2021

Wendy R. Gifford, 53, of New London, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her residence due to complications from COVID.  Wendy was born on March 2, 1968 in Ashland, Ohio, the daughter of Dot and Bill McClanahan.

Wendy was a graduate of New London High School.  She was employed by Fisher Titus Family...

Nov 23, 2021

Larry G. Browand (72) of LaGrange died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at his residence.  He was born August 13, 1949, in Elyria to the late Nellie (Saporito) and Laddie Browand. He grew up in Wellington, attending Wellington High School, and graduated from South Amherst High School. Larry lived in the LaGrange area since the early 1970's. He served in...

Nov 23, 2021

Lillian G. Kelsey, 94, of LaGrange, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Amherst Manor. Born February 10, 1927 in Orlando Fl, she was the daughter of the late Oron and Anna (nee Taylor) Wilcox. Lillian grew up in Rochester and was a graduate of Brighton High School.

Lillian was active with Lorain County hot stove baseball for...

Nov 21, 2021

Stephen A. Suvar, 66, of Wakeman, Ohio, passed away on November 21, 2021. He was born on February 12, 1955 to the late Frances (Meciak) and George Suvar.

He was a 1973 graduate of North Ridgeville High School and retired from the City of Oberlin. He attended Our Lady Lourdes Parish in New London, Ohio and St....

Nov 20, 2021

Matthew K. Hall, 43 of Norwalk, Ohio died on Saturday, November 20, 2021.  He was born on May 22, 1978 in Norwalk, Ohio, the son of Deborah (Rarden) Logan and Richard Hall.

Matt was a graduate of South Central High School and EHOVE, where he studied auto body.  He grew up in Greenwich and most recently resided...

Nov 19, 2021

Titiana "Ani" Lee (Cheek) Cruz

08/22/1989 -11/19/2021

Titiana "Ani" Lee (Cheek) Cruz, 32 of Norwalk passed away Friday November 19th, 2021. Ani passed away at Fisher Titus Medical Center from a brief illness.

She was born on August 22, 1989 in Findlay, OH to Shawn Cheek Alexander.

Ani was a 2007...

Nov 19, 2021

Howard Simon

August 6, 1951 – November 19, 2021

Howard Simon, 70, residing in Norwalk, OH, passed away Friday evening, November 19, 2021 at University Hospital in Cleveland. Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Howard retired in 2001 after 35 years of service on the railroad. He enjoyed golfing, traveling,...

Nov 19, 2021

Samuel Ralph Immel, 73, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born on November 11, 1948 to the late Evalyn (Burras) and Dale Immel.

Samuel was a 1967 graduate of South Central High School. He made a 40-year career as a Depot Manager for several Rendering Companies and retired from Darling International...

Nov 18, 2021

Melvin Eugene Sowards, 88, of Greenwich, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 18, 2021. Born on May 8, 1933 in Hurricane, WV, he was the son of the late Thomas and Sarah Ellen (nee Wilcox) Sowards. Melvin lived most of his life in the New London/North Fairfield/Greenwich area.

Melvin worked as a tool and die...

Nov 17, 2021

Joseph "Joe" R. Ross, 57, of North Fairfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021 at the Laurels of New London.  He was born on May 5, 1964 in Findlay, Ohio to the late James H. and Wilma (Simpson) Ross.

Joe truly enjoyed everyone, and was very much a part of the North Fairfield community.  He...

Nov 17, 2021

On November 17, 2021, after a sudden illness, Clark Hunter of Greenwich entered his eternal home in heaven exactly one year to the day after his beloved wife, Bonnie, was also called home.

Born April 29, 1929, Clark grew up on a small farm in Greenwich, Ohio. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1947, where he...

Nov 17, 2021

Harold A. Conrad Jr., 75, of Collins, died at home on November 17, 2021.  He was born on May 19, 1946, to the late Harold Conrad Sr. and Esther (Brown) Viock.  Harold graduated from Mansfield Sr. High School.

A loving father, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends and was an Ohio State...

Nov 17, 2021

Anne (Crabtree) DeMaria, 86, residing in Norwalk, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Stein Hospice Care Center.

Anne was born on October 11, 1935 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the Rev. Marvin and Lena (Lanius) Crabtree.

Anne graduated from Morral High School just outside of Marion, OH. She...

Nov 16, 2021

Mary Margaret Miller, 90, of Norwalk, OH, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021, at Portland Place in Sandusky.

Mary Margaret was born on June 2, 1931, in Clyde, OH to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Gallagher) Clapp.

Mary Margaret was a 1949 graduate of Clyde High School and later attained her associate's degree in...

Nov 13, 2021

Robert Edward Janchosek, 81, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. He was born on December 31, 1939 to the late Sophie (Yaster) and Adam Janchosek.

Bob served for two and a half years for the United States Army. He worked as a sales and service technician for Instron Corporation. He was a member of the St....

Nov 12, 2021

D. Wayne Metz died peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky. His wife and children were at his side.

Wayne was born on February 25, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, to Donald Wheeler Metz and Julia Eleanor Asendorf. He lived in Maumee, Ohio, where he grew up loving baseball, football, and bowling. He graduated...

Nov 12, 2021

LaRue Bursley (91) of New London, went home to be with Jesus Friday, November 12, 2021.  She was born February 20, 1930 in Wellington to the late Andrew and Agnes (nee Leininger) Radcliffe.  She was a graduate of Wakeman High School, Class of 1948.

She met the love of her life, Philip M. Bursley, at a dance...

Nov 11, 2021

Donald D. Hansberger, 92, of Norwalk,  died on November 11, 2021 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk.  He was born to Lillian (Fell) and Everette Hansberger on January 28, 1929, on the family farm.

Don graduated from Norwalk High School in 1946.  He worked at various jobs throughout his life but was a farmer and railroad worker...