Obituaries

Nov 11, 2021

James C. Hammond, 84, of Norwalk, Ohio died on November 11, 2021, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  He was born on April 5, 1937, in Norwalk and was raised by the late Clarence and Jeanette (Keating) Hammond. Jim graduated from Sandusky High School in 1955 and attended Kent State University.  He served his country as part of the United States...

Nov 10, 2021

Edward Lee Swonger Jr., 57, of Akron, died on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Medina General Hospital. Born on April 4, 1964 in Orville, he was the son of Beverly (nee Murry) and the late Edward Lee Swonger Sr. Edward was a 1982 South Amherst High School graduate.

After graduation, he went on to attend Malone College...

Nov 9, 2021

Richard C. Berger, Jr.

March 8, 1969 – November 9, 2021

Richard C. Berger, Jr., 52, residing in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19.

Richard was born on March 8, 1969 in Norwalk, OH to Ruth (Rupp) Furyes and Richard C. Berger, Sr.

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Nov 9, 2021

Procter "Joe" Fox, 93, of Greenwich, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the Laurels of New London. Born on January 25, 1928 in Tyro, he was the son of the late Procter L. and Kate (nee Nordyke) Fox. Joe lived most of his life in the Plymouth, Greenwich, and North Fairfield area.

Joe proudly served in the...

Nov 9, 2021

Leila G. Overly, 75, residing in Norwalk, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at her residence.

Leila was born on December 13, 1945 in Barberton, OH to the late Howard and Mary (Parks) Mayne.

Leila had many hobbies and was very skilled with her hands. She enjoyed reading, crafting, crochet and knitting. Leila also made...

Nov 9, 2021

Ronald Lee Slack, Sr., 83, residing in Norwalk, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 9, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Ronald was born on January 22, 1938 in South Webster, OH to the late Harry and Ruth (Hollback) Slack.

Ronald attended South Webster High School and was a dedicated employee for Lake Erie Construction...

Nov 8, 2021

Suzanne "Suzi" Elaine Sumerau, 58, of Republic, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. She was born on March 14, 1963 to the late Joan (Hanes) and Arthur Hawley.

She was a 1981 graduate of Attica High School, and after high school she joined the United States Army National Guard. Suzi married the love of her...

Nov 7, 2021

Marguerite Leonard, 76, of Wellington, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. Born on February 25, 1945, in Elyria, she was the daughter of the late    Mary (nee Spisak) and Matthew Leonard. Marguerite was a graduate of Elyria High School and lived most of her life in Elyria before moving to Wellington.

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Nov 7, 2021

Nancy Mary Peak, 73, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born on November 11, 1947 to the late Edna Lidea (Patchin) and Elmer LeRoy Houghtland.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, drawing, crafting, and shopping (especially Goodwill shopping). Nancy loved to go out but loved staying in for family dinners and gatherings. She...

Nov 4, 2021

Thomas J. Sawyer, 93, of New London, OH died on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  He was born on January 3, 1928, the son of the late James and Mildred (Fitch) Sawyer.

Thomas is survived by his daughters, Hiedi (Ken) Rice and Jennifer (Jacob) Carter; grandchildren, Channon, Justin, Chelsea, Kaleb, Wyatt, Dakota, Morgan,...

Nov 4, 2021

James Jay Perry, 93, of Ashland, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at UH Samaritan in Ashland. Born March 10, 1928 in Columbus, James was the son of the late Harold and Dorothy (nee Hill) Perry, Sr. James grew up in Wellington and graduated from Wellington High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

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Nov 3, 2021

Sandra L. "Sam" Loyer, 69, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1952 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late John Robert and Dorthea Mae (Harris) Hester.

Sandra was a loving wife to her husband, Michael Loyer of 45 years. She was a devoted mother to Christopher Jones, Glenn...

Nov 1, 2021

Betty Marie (Smith) Esker, 102, of Norwalk, OH, passed away Monday evening, November 1, 2021 at Fisher Titus Medical Center after a brief illness.

Betty was born on November 25, 1918 in Norwalk, OH to the late Delbert and Mary Lucina (Lawrence) Smith. Semi-orphaned at age 8, Betty helped her struggling family by delivering her mother's freshly...

Nov 1, 2021

Bobby Lee Arthur, 44, of Willard, died Monday, November 1, 2021 at Ohio Health in Mansfield. Born on November 25, 1976 in Willard, she was the daughter of Brenda (nee Jones) and Anthony Fleming.

Bobby lived in the Mansfield and Willard areas most of her life. She enjoyed crafting and traveling to garage sales. Bobby also liked...

Oct 31, 2021

Betty Jane Esch, 90, of New London, Ohio, passed away at home on Sunday, October 31, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born on November 20, 1930 in Rocky River, Ohio to the late William and Theresa (Gyurica) Farley. She moved to Fitchville in 1931 and then to New London in 1946.

Betty worked at Waldorf...

Oct 31, 2021

Helen Searl, 82, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was born on April 18, 1939 to the late Florence and Fred Goldsmith.

She spent many years working for Cedar Point, Fall Harbors, Durable Mat, and delivered newspapers for the Norwalk Reflector. Helen enjoyed going for walks and attending the different county fairs....

Oct 30, 2021

Lisa Dawn Swope, born on June 25, 1962, passed away on October 30, 2021 to go home to be with the Lord.

She is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Bartish; sisters, Vicki Boden, Rhonda Browand and Kelly Swope; brother, Joshua Mellick; nephews, Ryan Swope and Landon Mellick; nieces, Melissa Carruthers, Olivia Mellick, Shannon Swope-Schmidt and Ally...

Oct 30, 2021

Elsie Prongay, 89, of Norwalk, OH, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2021, at home.  She was born on July 1, 1932, in Lackawanna, NY to the late Albert and Erna (Sickau) Schwarz.  She had lived in Hamburg, NY until 1974, Huron, OH for 42 years, and most recently Norwalk, OH since 2015.

A member of St....

Oct 28, 2021

Rita T. Martin (nee Sauer), 71, entered eternal peace October 28, 2021.    She was born on August 5, 1950 to the late Walter and Maria Sauer of Fulda, Germany.  She was a graduate of Domschule in Fulda, Germany.

Rita was a dedicated parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for 50 years where she was a...

Oct 28, 2021

Nevada Irene (Lewis) Cook, 76, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 28, 1945 to the late Martha Ann Hall and Joe Lewis.

Irene worked as a laborer in many factories during her life. She loved the Lord, and she loved...