Obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

Betty A. Sims, 79 of Nova, Ohio died on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, Ohio.  Betty was born on August 21, 1941 in Vermilion, Ohio, the daughter of the late Betty (Hermaan) Gulling and Howard Hemminger.

Betty is survived by her husband, George Sims and together they have a host of...

Apr 13, 2021

Lloyd P. Ash, 86, of New London, OH was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Laurels of New London.  He was born on August 4, 1934 in Kayford, WV, the son of the late Carl and Eva (Byrd) Ash.

Lloyd was a member of the US Air Force and...

Apr 12, 2021

Norm Haswell 59, of Wellington passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2021 at his residence. Born on October 27, 1961, he was the son of Janet Haswell and the late Larry Haswell.

Norm was a 1980 graduate of Black River High School. He was currently employed at Trimline as a Production Manager. He enjoyed gardening and cooking....

Apr 10, 2021

Richard S. Blackburn, 90, of Norwalk, Ohio, died at Stein Hospice in Sandusky on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was born on April 17, 1930 to the late Ethel (Shaw) and Harry Blackburn.

After graduating from Norwalk High School in 1948, Richard attended The Ohio State University where he received his bachelor's degree in 1956. Richard served...

Apr 8, 2021

Richard Owen Simonson, 87, of Texas, passed away on April 8, 2021 at the Gardens at Chisholm Trail in Keene, Texas. He was born on November 2, 1933, the son of the late Dorothy (nee Miller) and George Simonson. Richard lived in Huntington Township many years before moving to Texas.

Richard proudly served in the US Army,...

Apr 6, 2021

Bill Miller of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 6, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.

Bill was a 1959 graduate of Willard High School and attended Kent State. He enlisted with the Army Reserves for seven years and worked for Ford Motor Co., ACH in Sandusky. He was the project manager with Hill's Interiors...

Apr 5, 2021

Mark Leroy Oney, 61, of Wakeman, died Monday, April 5, 2021in Toledo after a brief illness. Born on April 24, 1959 in Marion, he was the son of the late Leroy and Vadis (nee Heath) Oney. Mark was a life long resident of the Wakeman and Collins area and a 1978 graduate of Western Reserve High School.

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Apr 5, 2021

Rose Mary "Rosie" Schaffer, 93, a lifelong Norwalk, Ohio area resident, died on April 5, 2021 at the Norwalk Memorial Home.  She was born on July 30, 1927 in Norwalk to the late Otto and Mabel (Shibley) Schaffer and graduated from Norwalk St. Paul High School in 1946.

Rosie cherished time with her family and enjoyed playing...

Apr 5, 2021

Kathryn N. Fry, 95, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. She was born on June 14, 1925 to the late Mary (Mohler) and Edmond Sanders.

Kathryn was a member of the Norwalk First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed baking, cooking, woodworking crafts, gardening, and a love for animals. Her biggest joy spending time...

Apr 4, 2021

Chris Stigall, 54, of Shelby, OH and formerly of Nova, died on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his residence.  Chris was one of five sons to the late James and Bonnie (Fraley) Stigall.  He was born on February 14, 1967 in Rochester, Indiana.

Chris was a graduate of Ehove Career Center.  He enjoyed being outdoors and hunting...

Mar 30, 2021

Vivian Ruth (Stout) Haynes, 105, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

Vivian Ruth Stout was born to the late Chattie Mae and Everett Stout in 1915. She grew up in a little house on Marshall Street in Norwalk, Ohio. She was the youngest of three sisters and two brothers. Their family didn't have...

Mar 29, 2021

Charles E. "Chuck" Obermiller, 87, of Norwalk, Ohio died on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on December 6, 1933 in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Vincent and Eva (Knight) Obermiller and graduated from Norwalk St. Paul High School in 1952.

Chuck and his late wife, Annie,...

Mar 26, 2021

John R. Kompa Sr. 75, of Norwalk, Ohio died on March 26, 2021 at MetroHealth Hospital, Cleveland after a year-long brave fight with pancreatic cancer. He was born on October 3, 1945 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to the now deceased Chester and Helen (Jansto) Kompa. John graduated from Beaver Falls High School and Henderson County Junior College before receiving...

Mar 25, 2021

Rosetta M. Fletcher, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 25, 2021, she was 73.  She was born on April 29, 1947 in Eastern, KY to the late Robert and Minnie (nee Patton) Ousley.

Rosetta was a hardworking and selfless woman who cared for her family and provided a good home.  She...

Mar 24, 2021

Dolores Rose Waag, 86, of LaGrange, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was born on April 22, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to LaGrange with her husband in 1978.

Dolores was an auxiliary member of American Legion, VFW and AMVETS. She truly enjoyed being a caretaker for her family and...

Mar 21, 2021

Connie R. Ott, 64, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, March 21, 2021.  She was born on July 23, 1956 in Collins, Ohio, to the now deceased Lyle W. and Dorothy C. (Gurki) Smith.  Connie was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Western Reserve High School in 1974.

She had a knack...

Mar 20, 2021

Frances "Fran" (Leroux) McKay, 69, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 20, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 14, 1951 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Anthony Michael and Edna Mary (Monica) Leroux.  Fran was born and raised in Norwalk and attended Norwalk High School.

She enjoyed flower gardening, horses...

Mar 20, 2021

David G. Miller, 83, of Ashland, Ohio, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born on September 28, 1937 to the late Mildred (Cole) and Peter Miller.

David graduated from Sullivan High School in 1957, and he worked for FE Meyers until his retirement in 1999. He was a member of the Ashland Eagles and the...

Mar 18, 2021

Joseph Grant "Joe" Snyder, 72, of Ashland, died Thursday, March 18, 2021 at University Hospital. Born on February 11, 1949 in New London, he was the son of the late Willis and Ilene (nee Parfett) Snyder. Joe grew up in the Columbus area and moved to Ashland County in the mid 90's.

Joe served two tours in...

Mar 16, 2021

Kathy J. Meagrow, 64, died unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on March 16, 2021 in Milan, Ohio.  She was born on January 6, 1957 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Carl and Gladys (Gabb) Ringholz.  She was a 1975 Norwalk St. Paul High School graduate and member of the church.

Kathy adored her grandchildren.  They were...