Obituaries

Oct 6, 2021

Carol Ann Ross, 76, of Norwalk, OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at her home.

Carol was born on August 17, 1945 in Willard, OH to the late Bernard and Florence (Swartz) Minniear.

Carol was a cheerleader and 1963 graduate of South Central High School. Later, she worked at Tucker Escrow & Title...

Oct 4, 2021

Frederick Wallace Gott, 76, of Brighton Twp., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Cleveland Fairhill Specialty Hospital. He was born on October 26, 1944 in Oberlin and was the son of the late Nellie May (nee Strine) and George Gott. Fred was a 1962 Wellington High School graduate and attended the...

Oct 3, 2021

Patricia M. Mirtes/Stieber, 82, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2021.  She was a longtime resident of the Carriage House in Norwalk.  She was born on March 27, 1939, in Monroeville, Ohio to the late Theodore and Gladys (Greenfelder) Schaffer.

Pat enjoyed helping her children, grandchildren, and others.  She was a member of the...

Oct 2, 2021

Catharine Ruth Williams (nee Eddy), 82, of Wellington, died Saturday, October 2, 2021, from complications following surgery. Born on June 1, 1939 in Daybrook, WV, she was the daughter of the late Taft and Pauline (nee Wilhelm) Eddy.

Cathy retired from the Wellington Schools as a cafeteria aid after many years. She also worked for Forest City...

Oct 1, 2021

Peter J. Strohminger, 33, of St. Petersburg, FL, died on October 1, 2021, following a hard-fought battle with addiction.  He was born on September 27, 1988, in Detroit, MI to Dennis and Rebecca (Grosswiler) Strohminger.  Pete grew up in Norwalk and moved to Sarasota, FL in 2001.  He graduated from Sarasota High School with honors before attending the State...

Sep 30, 2021

Constance J. Jordan, 87, a lifelong resident of Wellington, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 1, 1933 in Wellington, she was the daughter of the late Marion (nee Ray) and Donald Harmony. Constance was a Wellington High School graduate.

Survivors include her beloved husband of...

Sep 28, 2021

Gertrude Medora Norris, 96, of Bradenton, FL, beloved wife and mother, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday evening, September 28, 2021 at Life Care Center of Sarasota.  Born February 7, 1925, in Wellington, OH, she was the daughter of the late Bernie and Leota (née Long) Miller.  Gertrude attended Wellington High...

Sep 28, 2021

Dorothy A. Hendrickson, 95, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Gaymont Nursing Home.

Born in Fulton County Ohio on August 26, 1926.  She was the daughter of the late Howard and Mabel (Bortel) Proudfoot.

She had worked at various businesses through the years as a secretary. Her last employment...

Sep 28, 2021

Robert "Bob" Jacobs

January 4, 1935 – September 28, 2021

Robert "Bob" Jacobs, (86), residing in Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully on (Tuesday, September 28, 2021) at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Walker-Eastman-Heydinger is assisting the family with arrangements.

Bob was born on January 4, 1935 in Norwalk, OH to the late...

Sep 28, 2021

Royce A. Ganz (84) of Fitchville, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at his home.  He was born December 28, 1936 in Fitchville to the late Helen (Sackett) and Adam "Eddie" Ganz.  Mr. Ganz was a graduate of New London High School, Class of 1955 and Farmed his entire life but for Mr. Ganz farming wasn't an occupation but a...

Sep 28, 2021

Scott Jeffrey "Jeff" Cottrell, 72, of Ashland, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Brethren Care in Ashland. Born on October 18, 1948, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Richard and Evelyn (née Katherman) Cottrell. Jeff was raised in the Pennsylvania and West Virginia areas and graduated from Kiski Boys School. Following high school he attended...

Sep 27, 2021

James Lomax

September 7, 1944 – September 27, 2021

James Lomax, 77, of Monroeville passed away peacefully Monday, September 27, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 7, 1944, in Decota, West Virginia, he was a son of the late James and Bonnie (Boling) Lomax.

James worked for Norfolk...

Sep 26, 2021

Matthew "Sage" James Hale Sr., 63, of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was born on August 23, 1958 to the late Mary (Whitcher) and Joe Hale.

In his younger years, Sage could be found fishing and working on his Camaro. He enjoyed farming, deer hunting, and playing darts.

Sep 26, 2021

Kenneth Leroy Jamison, 69, of Wellington passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 following a long illness complicated by COVID-19. Born in Norwalk, he was the son of the late Anna (nee Metz) and Philip Jamison. He resided in New London before moving to Wellington in 1975.

Kenneth had a heart for serving and protecting others, proudly...

Sep 25, 2021

Ronald Lacy, 71, of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. He was born on January 3, 1950 to the late Charity (Shepherd) and Charles Lacy.

He was the owner and operator of Ron Lacy Trucking for over 30 years. He enjoyed barrel racing, especially with his granddaughter, working on his trucks, and watching Cleveland...

Sep 25, 2021

"Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?"

Philip J Booth, 52, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. He was born to Rose (Carden) and John Booth on February 15, 1969.

Philip graduated from Jackson Milton High School and received...

Sep 23, 2021

Ethel Alice Cesare, 87, of Spencer, died Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Mercy New Life Hospice. Born on April 26, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Bertha Mae (nee Ross) Prentiss. Ethel was a graduate of Wellington High School.

Ethel spent most of her life in the Wellington and Spencer area. For many...

Sep 22, 2021

Mary Jane "Janie" (Snodgrass) Nerad was born on January 30, 1936 and passed on September 22, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. She married Rudolph (Rudy) Nerad and together they raised their family of 3 girls, Lucinda Luann (Scott) Nipper, Philomena Marie (Matt) Faren, Barbara Jean (Greg) Haas and a son, Bruce Joseph Nerad. They resided at their...

Sep 22, 2021

Shirley J. Ferriman, 84, of Wellington, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a lengthy illness. Born in Penfield, Ohio on November 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late June (nee Brown) and Walter Puka.

Shirley was an executive assistant at Wedge Wire in Wellington before retiring in 2001.  ...

Sep 22, 2021

Jeanne Marie Green, 58, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1963 to Bonnie Jean (Lantz) and the late James Charles Carter.

Jeanne taught at Firelands Christian Academy since 2009. She was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school, organized the Christmas...