Obituaries

Aug 26, 2025

Jack Langhals, 91, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on August 26, 2025, leaving behind his wonderful wife Dottie and loving family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late John E. Langhals and Mardell Hagerty on March 8, 1934.

He spent his childhood in Putnam County attending school in Ottville, Ohio. He left high school to...

Aug 26, 2025

Emory Park Bateson, Jr, 81, of New London, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2025 at home.  He was born on November 5, 1943, to the late Emory Park Bateson, SR, and Freda Kohrn Meyer Bateson at Community Hospital in Bowling Green, Ohio.  He graduated from Otsego High School in Tontogany, Ohio in 1961.

After high school,...

Aug 25, 2025

Janis Irene George, 50, of Norwalk, Ohio, was surrounded by her loved ones at the Cleveland Clinic when she entered into heavenly rest on Monday, August 25, 2025, after a period of illness. Janis was born on October 19, 1974, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Carol (Flatt) George and the late Reverend Roger George. Janis graduated from Norwalk High School...

Aug 25, 2025

Steven Gerald Cox, 61, of Wellington, died unexpectedly on August 25, 2025, at Mercy Allen Hospital. He was born on March 17, 1964, to Gerald and Marianne (Nee Pilot) Cox.   Steven lived most of his life in the Penfield area and graduated from Keystone in 1982.   A self-employed man, Steven owned a hauling business. He took great pride in...

Aug 23, 2025

Joan L. Fry, 71, of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo.  She was born in Medina, OH on May 24, 1954, the daughter of the late James and Lois (Snyder) Wightman.  Joan was a 1972 graduate of New London High School.

Being outside made Joan happy, her true passion...

Aug 23, 2025

Rush Douglas Varney, of Wellington, was 73 years and 8 months old when he laid his armor down. He is now sitting at the feet of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was surrounded by the love of his life, Carol, and his four adoring children of which he was so very proud. He was the son of...

Aug 23, 2025

Mary Ann Sweet, 76, of Norwalk, Ohio, daughter of the now deceased Tony and Edna Leroux, went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Robert Sweet, whom she married in July of 1995.  She is also survived by her siblings, Michael (Rita)...

Aug 23, 2025

Mary J. Lippert, 86, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on August 23, 2025, at the Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born on January 5, 1939, in Norwalk, to the late John and Beth (Bartow) Timman.

Mary was a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1957 graduate of Norwalk High School. She married the love of...

Aug 22, 2025

Dorothy L. Cook, 88, of Elyria, passed away at her home on August 22, 2025. Affectionately known as Dottie, she was born on March 19, 1937 in the Isle of Wight County, Virginia to the late Allie Lee (nee Cones) and Joseph Robert Cox. She loved growing up in Virginia and moved to Ohio in 1959.

In...

Aug 20, 2025

Audrey Jean Taylor, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on August 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 14, 1933, in Butler Township, OH, to the late Alvin and Ellen (Kline) Paramore.

Audrey grew up in New London, Ohio and was one of 14 children. She enjoyed many things...

Aug 18, 2025

Jeanne (Wisler) Spoerr, 96, of New London, OH passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Fisher Titus Hospital, Norwalk.

She was preceded in death by her husband Willard Spoerr and son, William "Bill" Spoerr.

Jeanne retired from Kent Sporting Goods, New London.

Jeanne is survived by her thoughtful friends, Robert Ruggles and...

Aug 17, 2025

Nicholas C. Missler, 46, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 29, 1978, in Norwalk, to Tamara Deer and Craig Missler.  He graduated from Norwalk/EHOVE in 1997.

Nick battled brain cancer for several years and he fought hard. He was the strongest...

Aug 16, 2025

Robert M. McKinney, Sr. died on Saturday, August 16, 2025 under the care of hospice at the age of 87. On January 18, 1938, he was born in Big Stone Gap, VA to Richard and Anna (nee Crest) McKinney.

Robert worked at US Steel in Lorain for many years. He loved restoring cars, watching and reading old...

Aug 14, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Fetter, 75, of Willard, OH died on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Mercy Hospital of Willard.  Chuck was born on April 13, 1950, in Greenwich, OH, the son of late George and Gladys Fetter.

A 1968 graduate of Greenwich High School, Chuck remained in the Greenwich and Willard area most of his life.  He was...

Aug 14, 2025

Timothy Brant, 78, of New London, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the Norwalk Memorial Home.  He was born on January 30, 1947, in Elyria, Ohio, to the late Lewis H. and Aletha M. (Friend) Brant.

Tim was a jack of all trades, who was handy at woodworking.  He loved a good prank, and...

Aug 10, 2025

Fred Milo Walter, also known as "Fritz" in his early years, was born on Sunday, May 30, 1937, and passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 10, 2025.  He grew up in Northeast Ohio, where he met and married Bernice "Bunny" Pfouts, high school sweetheart and the love of his life for 70 years.  He proudly served three...

Aug 8, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Samples, 56, of Brunswick, died on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Brunswick Campus. A triplet, he was one of three sons born on August 7, 1969 in Chickasha Oklahoma, to the late Gary L. and Frankie (nee Madison) Samples. Kenny moved with his family to Ohio as a youth and was a 1988 graduate...

Aug 8, 2025

James L. "Jim" Pierce, 85, of Oberlin, died Friday, August 8, 2025 at home. Born on November 14, 1939 in Ashland, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Marion (nee Wolcott) Pierce. Jim was a 1957 graduate of New London High School. He made his home in Oberlin in 1974.

Jim retired from the...

Aug 8, 2025

Marilyn Regal, 87, of Wellington, died on Friday, August 8, 2025, under hospice care and surrounded by her family. Born in Norwalk on September 10, 1937 to the late Giles and Marie (nee Chadwick) Anderson, Marilyn grew up in the Brighton area and graduated from Wellington High School. She also attended the Ohio Business College, receiving a certificate in...

Aug 7, 2025

Frederick Leonard Paine, Jr., of Huntington, died on August 7, 2025, at the age of 77. The son of Kathryn and Frederick Paine, Sr., Fred was born in Colorado and grew up in Huntington. He was a 1966 graduate of Black River High School.

Fred was honored to serve his county during two tours in Vietnam in...