Obituaries

Aug 16, 2021

Thelma M. (Seville) Baker, 94, of North Fairfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021 at Norwalk Memorial Home.

Thelma was born October 3, 1926 near Attica, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident of Fairfield Township. She was the daughter of the late Goldia (Carrick) and Carl M. Seville and Blanche (Paull) Seville.  She graduated...

Aug 14, 2021

We don't mourn the passing of Robert Warrington. We celebrate the 91 years of you living life to the fullest. He loved God, his wife, family and his country.

He started working in the Warrington Coal Mine as a teenager. He joined the military at the age of 18. He proudly served in the United States Navy...

Aug 14, 2021

Darlene Margaret Woods, 74, of Wellington, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at MetroHealth in Cleveland. Born in Canada, Darlene was the daughter of the late Beverly and Clarice Willison. At the age of 14, she moved to the United States. Dar was a 1965 graduate of Copley High School and a 1970 graduate of Kent State University.

Aug 13, 2021

Patti E. (Young) Shays, 57, of New London, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 with her family by her side. Patti was born on December 24, 1963 in Amherst, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Patricia (McConnell) Young.

Patti was a 1982 graduate of New London and she later received...

Aug 13, 2021

Monnie L. Canterbury

August 8, 1939 – August 13, 2021

Monnie L. Canterbury, 82, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully At Gaymont Nursing Home early Friday morning, August 13, 2021. She was born on August 8, 1939 to the late Mike and Montaz (Richards) Miller.

Monnie graduated from Norwalk High School and later was...

Aug 12, 2021

James "Jim" Lengyel

July 25, 1947 – August 12, 2021

James "Jim" Lengyel, 74, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his home on the day of the Perseid meteor shower. Jim was born in Lorain, OH on July 25, 1947 to the late Alex and Olga (Koleszar) Lengyel.

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Aug 10, 2021

Donald W. Howard, 66, of Wakeman, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones, on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, following a three month battle with colon cancer.  Donald was born on August 14, 1954 in Hernando, Mississippi, the son of the late Freddie and Brunell (Johnson) Howard.

He worked 32 years for Ford in...

Aug 10, 2021

John O. Maurer (68) of Greenwich, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at his residence.  He was born July 20, 1953, in Willard to the late Elizabeth (Urban) and Paul Maurer Sr.  John was a graduate of Willard High School, and a veteran of the US Army.  He was a Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed being outdoors, but he most...

Aug 6, 2021

Nancy Jean Werdebaugh, 73, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 29, 1947 to the late Martha (McGettigan) and George William Davis.

Nancy was a member of the Lincoln Street Chapel where she served as the secretary and treasurer and led the youth group. She also...

Aug 5, 2021

Kathryn A. Hall, 70, of Peoria, AZ, and formerly of New London, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center. Born on January 23, 1951, in Sandusky, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Carolyn (nee Hohler) Singler. Kathryn grew up in Sandusky and was a graduate of St. Mary's High School. She...

Aug 3, 2021

Nina W. (Knott) Prushinski

January 17, 1943 – August 3, 2021

Nina W. (Knott) Prushinski, 78, residing in Greenwich, OH, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, August 3, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Nina was born on January 17, 1943 in Birmingham, Ohio to the late Edwin and Lillian...

Aug 1, 2021

Cindy L. Irish, 63, of Rochester, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. Born on August 19, 1957, in New London, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Doris (nee Dangler) Irish. Cindy was a 1975 graduate of Wellington High School and later obtained a bachelors degree from Ashland University.

Cindy worked...

Jul 30, 2021

Michelle Ann Church, 54, of Florida and formerly of Norwalk, died Saturday, July 30, 2021, in Ocala, Florida. Born December 21, 1966, in Norwalk, Michelle was the daughter of the late Raymond and Patricia Ott. She was a 1985 graduate of Western Reserve High School.  For many years, Michelle worked at Lake Erie Construction as a Flagger. In 2006...

Jul 30, 2021

John A. Devereaux, 88, of Penfield, died Friday, July 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving and caring family. He was born August 10, 1932, in Penfield, to the late Dorothy (nee Conklin) and David C. Devereaux.

John met the love of his life, Joy Wall, at Penfield High School and they graduated together in...

Jul 28, 2021

Charmalee "Susie" Fuller

April 12, 1931 – July 28, 2021

Charmalee "Susie" Fuller, 90, of Norwalk, passed away Wednesday evening, July 28, 2021 at Grandma's Place Home Care in New London. Susie was born on April 12, 1931 in Norwalk, OH to the late Leon and Naomi (Shilling) Downing. She attended Norwalk High School.

Jul 28, 2021

Bette Jane Livingston, 78 years old, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away suddenly July 28, 2021 and went to be with her Lord. She was born in Shelby, Ohio on February 20, 1943 to the late Martha (Sites) Rinehart and Dr. Harold Rinehart. She was a graduate of Shelby High School and attended Bowling Green State University. Bette was a...

Jul 28, 2021

Richard C. Myers, 84, of Elyria and formerly of Norwalk, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was born on July 30, 1936, to Mary (Missig) and Carl Myers.

He was a member of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in South Amherst and a life member of the Knights of Columbus in Monroeville....

Jul 27, 2021

Melvin "Moe" Dewayne Peterson, 52, of Norwalk, died unexpectedly on July 27, 2021. Born in Pontiac, Michigan on March 13, 1969, he was the son of the late Dewayne and Marilyn (nee Vinyard) Peterson.  Melvin loved fishing, listening to music, and motorcycles. He was a Raiders football fan and his favorite color was purple. Melvin will be remembered for...

Jul 27, 2021

Lois Marie Handley (nee Gott), 93, of Wellington, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at New Life Hospice in Lorain. Born on April 15, 1928 in Sullivan, she was the daughter of the late Byrdie (nee Burton) and Wallace Gott.

Lois is survived by her children, Ken (Kim) Handley, Gregg Handley, Pamela Tickle, Beth (Mike) Baker and...

Jul 26, 2021

Henry "Art" Goble

May 19, 1940 – July 26, 2021

Henry "Art" Goble, 81, residing in Norwalk, passed away at Fisher Titus Medical Center and went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Monday morning, July 26, 2021. Art was born on May 19, 1940 in Mare Creek, Kentucky to the late Mindy...