Obituaries

Jul 24, 2021

Parketta "Parkie" Meggitt, 70, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 19, 1951, in Seitz, Kentucky to the now deceased Parker and Eula Bell (Back) Johnson.

Parkie enjoyed camping, BINGO, and time with her children and grandchildren. In addition to raising her family,...

Jul 24, 2021

Eugene "Gene" Nichols of Rochester passed away at the age of 93 on July 24; having lived a life full of everything he loved including his family and his 1958 Harley; and he did it all without apology.  He was a hardworking, kind gentleman, who had a bit of a wild streak and wasn't afraid to tell it just...

Jul 24, 2021

Sue Ellen Steele, 70, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 peacefully at her home. She was born on May 11, 1951 to Vera (Dunkle) Woodard and the late Albert F. Woodard.

In 1969, Sue graduated from Vinton County High School. She spent her life caring for her family and traveling in the RV...

Jul 21, 2021

Joseph Hintz, 65, of Norwalk, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.  Joe was married to his high school sweetheart, Elaine (Nelson).  They would have been celebrating 45 years of marriage together this October.

Joe considered that one of his biggest accomplishments in life was being a father to 4 daughters...

Jul 21, 2021

Ronald "Ron" L. Robison, 68, of Norwalk, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his residence. Born on July 14, 1953, in Willard, Ron was the son of Gerry (Ritz) Moyer and the late Earl Robison and the late James Moyer. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army. Ron...

Jul 18, 2021

Norman Earl Saxton, 78, of Norwalk, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. Born on August 20, 1942, in Norwalk, Norman was a son of the late Louis and Doris (nee Arnold) Saxton. He proudly served his country in the Army. Norman worked at General Motors for many years, retiring from the transmission department. He...

Jul 17, 2021

Paul Andrew "The Boy" Stefanik, Jr., 31, of Amherst, died Saturday, July 17, 2021. Born on February 17, 1990 in Oberlin, he was the son of Paul and Peggy (nee Edwards) Stefanik Sr. Paul grew up in Huntington Township and was a graduate of Black River High School.

Paul had been working at ETB Manufacturing as a...

Jul 17, 2021

Roger W. Bradstock left his earthly home to be with his savior Christ Jesus on July 17, 2021. What a joyful reunion it had to be, seeing his beautiful daughter Beth, along with his parents, brother Bob, sister Linda and a host of family and friends.

Born on December 8, 1946, Roger was the fourth child of...

Jul 16, 2021

Helen Elizabeth (Youse) Stacey died on July 16, 2021, at Gaymont Nursing Home in Norwalk, Ohio.  She was born June 16, 1927, in Newark, Ohio to the late Lois (Roberts) and Frederick Youse and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1945.

Helen and her late husband Charles Stacey, were married on September 23, 1946.  A loving mother,...

Jul 15, 2021

Edwin Elmer Henes, 93, of New London, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15, 2021.  He was born on December 23, 1927 in Huron, Ohio, the son of Elmer and Hannah (nee Thomas) Henes.

Ed proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II and was a member of the...

Jul 15, 2021

Danny Ray Hamilton, 71 years of age passed away at his home in New London, Ohio on Thursday, July 15, 2021 from numerous health issues and succumbing to cancer.

Danny was born on August 17, 1949 to Vara (Kidd) and the late Bennie Hamilton in Honaker, KY.  He is one of five children moving to Michigan in...

Jul 15, 2021

Richard S. Wiles, 70, of Wakeman, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

Survived by his wife Rev. Anna Wiles; children, Briyan (Kelly) Wiles, Dawn (Ben) Kovach, Cathy Shafer, Shelly (Rob) Collins, Raymond Eastman, Shania (Syrus) Keysor and Joan (Brian) New, Vicky (Mike) Cales, Shanon Kennedy, Danille (Luke) Spurlock; sisters, Bea Schamp...

Jul 12, 2021

Martin A. "Marty" Bores, 53, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021, after a 2 year courageous battle with Leukemia, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky. He was born on July 30, 1967, in Norwalk to Willard F. and Gwen M. (Goostree) Bores. Marty attended Norwalk High School and EHOVE.

He was...

Jul 11, 2021

Richard D. Dziak, 77, of Greenwich, Ohio and formerly of Avon, died on Sunday, July 11, 2021.  He was born in Lorain, Ohio on November 7, 1943, the son of Charles and Irene (Popovich) Dziak.

In keeping with Richard's wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services held.  Eastman Funeral Home assisted the family...

Jul 11, 2021

Regina V. Schild, 89, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021, at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center.  She was born on November 3, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio.  Her parents were the late Clarence and Gertrude (Weidinger) Hipp.  Regina was a 1951 Norwalk High School graduate.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who...

Jul 10, 2021

Kathleen T Durning, born November 3, 1959 entered into rest on Saturday, July 10, 2021.  Kathy was the youngest of 9 children.  She was a 1978 graduate of Western Reserve High school where she was the salutatorian of her class.  She received her bachelor's degree in education from Ohio Dominican College, and shortly after joined the Peace Corps.  She...

Jul 10, 2021

Robert F. Hurst (84) of Elyria died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain, Ohio.  He was born November 3, 1936 in Cleveland to the late Josephine (Bush) and Forest Ray Hurst.  Bob was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean Conflict and a mechanic by trade and after retirement he was a bike...

Jul 9, 2021

April G. Ward, 79, of Monroeville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2021, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  She was born on July 3, 1942, in Delaware, Ohio to the late Betty (Hoffman) and Harold Gibson.

April enjoyed quilting and sewing and was very active in her church, West Hartland United Methodist Church. She was involved with...

Jul 8, 2021

Emil "Bud" F. Flesch Jr., 96, of Lorain, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. Born in Denver, CO on June 21, 1925, he was the son of the late Katherine (nee Pfitzinger) and Emil Flesch Sr. Before moving to Lorain in 1947, he resided in St. Louis.

Emil proudly...

Jul 3, 2021

Michael James Friend, 68, of Oberlin, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 under the care of New Life Hospice in Lorain. Born on November 16, 1952 in Elyria, he was the son of Carol (nee Youngblood) and the late Donald Friend. Michael was a lifelong Wellington resident and graduate of Wellington High School.

Michael worked for Forest...