Obituaries

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...

Jul 3, 2021

Joanne Marie Garrett, 72, of Wellington, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Keystone Pointe, LaGrange. Born on May 10, 1949 in Standish, MI, she was the daughter of the late Burdette and Alma (nee Oliver) Milne. Joanne grew up in Standish, graduating from high school in 1967 and from Central Michigan University, with a bachelor's degree in Library Science....

Jul 3, 2021

James "Jim" Harold Daniel, 81, of Norwalk, Ohio and Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was born on June 26, 1940 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Mary (Christian) and James O. Daniel.

From 1958 until 1962, Jim served in the United States Navy. He worked for Sheller Globe for 32...

Jul 2, 2021

Christopher K. Braden, 32, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 after a six year battle with brain cancer. He was born on February 25, 1989 to Anna M. (Braden) Mingus.

Christopher was a graduate of Edison High School and attended EHOVE Career Center. After high school, he served four years in the United...

Jun 29, 2021

Charles "Ted" Marsh, 86, of New London, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Fisher Titus Medical Center. He was born on November 6, 1934 to the late Hazel (McFarland) and Louis Marsh.

Ted was a 1952 graduate of New London High School, where in 1951, the football team won the state championship. Ted loved...

Jun 29, 2021

John C. Sheldon, 74, of Ashland and formerly of Wellington, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ashland, Ohio.  Born on September 21, 1946 in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Donald C. and Vera "Boots" (Luce) Sheldon.

John served his country as part of the United States Air Force during...

Jun 26, 2021

Theresa Renee "Terri" (McKean) Morcus, 50, of Sullivan, Ohio, passed away on June 26, 2021. She was born on March 4, 1971 to Alice (Twining) and Thomas McKean.

Terri was proud to be a 1990 graduate Black River High School and loved Black River sports and the band. She was a member of the Wellington Eagles. Terri...

Jun 25, 2021

Albert Lee Burton Sr, 53, of Plymouth, died Friday, June 25, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born on August 5, 1967 in Shelby, he was the son of the late William and Jerline (née Howard) Burton Sr. Albert grew up in the Plymouth and Shiloh area and attended Plymouth High School.

Albert worked as a...

Jun 25, 2021

John Lee Morrow, 74, of Greenwich, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, after a brave battle with cancer. John was born to the late Herbert and Harriet Morrow on October 10, 1946. He was a 1966 graduate of South Central High School. John and Priscilla Fox were high school sweethearts and married on June...

Jun 23, 2021

Scott Gerald Byron, 56, of North Ridgeville, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Born on February 26, 1965 in New London, he was the son of Steven and Susan (nee Grilley) Byron. Scott was a 1983 Graduate of Firelands High School. Scott lived in Lorain County for most of his life except for a 4 years stent in California.

Jun 23, 2021

Mary Ann Clement, 82, of Penfield, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain. Born on May 30, 1939 in Lodi, she was the daughter of the late David and Irene (nee Rigaux) Simon. Mary Ann was a 1957 graduate of LaGrange High School and lived most of her life in the Penfield area.

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Jun 22, 2021

Daniel Clayton Skidmore, 59, of Wakeman, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Ames Family Hospice Center, after a short illness. Born on December 9, 1961, he was the son of the late James and Audrey (nee Price) Skidmore. Daniel grew up in Grafton and was a 1980 graduate of Midview High School.

Daniel worked in construction...

Jun 21, 2021

Donald E. Field, 82, of Ashland, Ohio, died at his residence on Monday, June 21, 2021.  He was born on June 29, 1938, in New Pittsburg, Ohio, the son of Eugene Field and Viola (nee Speck) Stone.

Donald graduated in 1958 from New London High School.  He married his beloved bride, Jean Brant and they have shared...

Jun 21, 2021

Max Z. Storrow, 84, died at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 21, 2021. A lifelong Wellington resident, Max was born on September 2, 1936 to the late Lynn and Mildred (nee Johnson) Storrow. He graduated from Wellington High School and then proudly served his country in the Army.

Max worked at Wellington...

Jun 20, 2021

Ellen Jane (Fields) (Forquer) Dumbaugh, 82, of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, died on Sunday, June 20, 2021.  She was born November 16, 1938, in Blaze, Kentucky, daughter of the late Jesse Blair and Mary Deffie (Hoskinson) Sargent.     She had previously lived in Plymouth for many years moving to Mt. Gilead, Ohio in 1988.    Ellen had worked at the Norstat Co....