Obituaries

Feb 20, 2022

Hazel Seagren, 89, of Greenwich, died Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her residence.  She was born February 2, 1933, in Salyersville, Ky to the late Eva Marie (Brown) and Newte Patrick.   Mrs. Seagren moved to Greenwich in 1956 and worked at central Plastics, CE Ward Company, E Bigelow Tile in New London and baby sit for many years in...

Feb 19, 2022

Rose Elisabeth "Libby" Vickers, 84, of Garden Ridge, TX, and formerly of Wellington, died Saturday, February 19, 2022. Born on May 26, 1937 in Oberlin, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ernestine (nee Wight) Lee, Sr. Libby was a 1955 Wellington High School graduate and later attended the Ohio State University.

Libby worked in...

Feb 19, 2022

Jacqueline M. Reed, 78, of New London, Ohio passed Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Stein Hospice, Sandusky.  She was born December 31, 1943, in New London, Ohio to the late Virginia (Evege) and Robert C. Matthews.  Mrs. Reed graduated from New London High School class of 1961 then moved to North Carolina and graduated from Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial...

Feb 19, 2022

Nina M. Willis, 77, of Wellington, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022.  She was born July 4, 1944 in Cleveland.  Ms. Willis was retired from Marc Glassman Inc. as a Benefits Coordinator.  She was a member of the Wellington Eagles and American Legion Auxiliary. Nina enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and trying her luck at the slot machines.

Feb 18, 2022

William Paul Yarosh, 77, of New London, died Friday, February 18, 2022 at The Laurels of New London.  Born on September 17, 1944 in Oberlin, he was the son of Marie (nee Remen) and the late Mike Yarosh.  William grew up in Penfield and was a 1962 graduate of Keystone High School.

William's life revolved around dairy...

Feb 18, 2022

Michelle L. Boetticher, 38, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk from ongoing medical complications.  She was born on July 16, 1983, in Norwalk to Patricia Moehle and the late Avery Lee Boetticher and was a 2003 Norwalk High School graduate.

Michelle loved music and especially liked to go watch Dave James...

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,...