Obituaries

Oct 14, 2021

Richard A. Hixon, 70, of Plymouth, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Norwalk Memorial Home. He was born on November 8, 1950 to the late Lillian (King) Rogers and Martin Hixon.

Richard was a graduate of Brookside High School in Shefield Lake, Ohio. He worked for MTD Products for 39 years before retirement...

Oct 13, 2021

Shirley A. Griffin, 78, of Ruggles, died on October 13, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side.  Shirley was born on August 3, 1943 in Lodi, Ohio.  She was the daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (nee Weber) Curry.  Shirley attended Black River Schools and was a resident of Ruggles Township most of her life....

Oct 12, 2021

Shirley Ann (Klink) Sayles, 87, of Sullivan, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. She was born on July 3, 1934 to the late Viola (Burnett) and Henry Klink.  She was a graduate of Strongsville High School, where she met the love of her life, Leo Sayles. The couple married on July 16, 1955. After graduation, Leo and...

Oct 9, 2021

Jean Ann Copley of Wellington, Ohio, passed away on October 9, 2021 after a three year battle with dementia. Jean was born March 26, 1948 and raised in Rochester, Ohio. She moved to New London upon marriage and retired to Wellington 5 years ago.

Jean was united in marriage to John Copley on November 25, 1967. She...

Oct 8, 2021

Thomas A. Walcher, 76, of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was born on August 1, 1945 to the late Ellen (Foote) and Elroy Walcher.

In 1963, Tom graduated from South Central High School as a part of the first graduating class. After high school, he attended college at the Ohio State University ...

Oct 6, 2021

Gene O. Nell, 88, of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville. Born in Oberlin on September 9, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Alice (nee Edmonds) and Lloyd Zimmerman.

Gene graduated from Elyria High School and went on to work in home health care for many years....

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...