Obituaries

Jan 21, 2021

Kenneth W. Hyde, otherwise known by his friends as "Smoke", 88, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born in Lorain, Ohio on October 18, 1932 to the late Elmyra and Herbert Hyde.

Shortly after graduating high school in Amherst, Ohio, he married his beloved wife, Patricia, and...

Jan 21, 2021

Gerald E. Sheller, 74, of New London, Ohio died on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Good Shepherd in Ashland, Ohio.  He was born on March 8, 1946 in Wellington, Ohio.  He was the son of the late Gerald R and Bettie (Wolfe) Sheller.

Gerald has lived in the New London and Norwalk area most of his life. ...

Jan 21, 2021

Gary L. Goss (68) of Roundhead, Ohio went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima.  He was born April 4, 1952 in Oberlin to the late Alta J. (Durkee) and Herbert M. Goss.  Gary was a graduate of Wellington Schools, Class of 1970 and the Southern Bible College.  He worked...

Jan 21, 2021

Helen Mae Eby, 91, of Norwalk, Ohio and formerly of Monroeville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2021 at the Inn at Ashland Woods in Ashland, Ohio.  She was born on May 21, 1929 in Havana, Ohio to the late Adolph and Cora (Smith) Stein and graduated from Monroeville High School and Fremont Beauty School.

Helen ...

Jan 21, 2021

Christena M. Dalton Johannsen, 97, passed away on 1-21-2021  at her daughters in Medina, Ohio.  She was born on 11-11-1923 in Wakeman, Ohio to Ina May (Hill) Dalton and Henry S. Dalton.  Christena's mother died when she was 2 months old.  Her father Henry and step mother, Bertha raised Christena.  Bertha was the only mother she knew.  Christena resided...

Jan 20, 2021

Robert Eugene Channel was born June 12, 1937 to Clyde and Ireta (Swope) Channel. He was a lifetime resident of Sullivan, Ohio, graduating from Sullivan High School.

Robert was a kind and gentle man who was willing to help anyone in need. He began farming on the Swope family farm at the age of 14 and continued...

Jan 20, 2021

Thomas Henry Murowsky, 69, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, surrounded by his family. Tom was born August 17, 1951, son of the late Henry & JoAnn (Gagliardo) Murowsky.

He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen (Dragan), his dedicated son Patrick, his adoring daughter Anne Frazier, and his devoted son-in-law Allen...

Jan 20, 2021

Burnice R. Brummitt, 86, of New London, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born on November 24, 1934 to the late Nancy "Delfia" and George Brummitt.

In 1953, Burnice graduated from Irvington High School in Virginia. He worked for Ford Motor Company for just over 30 years until...

Jan 19, 2021

In 100 years, a person is likely to be shaped by literally thousands of experiences and in that time, also leave a lasting legacy on all the people one touched in some manner. And so begins the story of the life of Dorothy Naomi (McConnell) Walker, born May 21, 1920 to James A and Roena McConnell, just down from...

Jan 19, 2021

William "Bill" Robert McComas, 83, of New London, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Laurels of New London. He was born on December 7, 1937 to the late Mary Margaret and Silas Richard McComas.

After serving in the United States Army, Bill made a career as a truck driver until his retirement. He...

Jan 19, 2021

John R. Ross, 69, of Norwalk, has "taken the broken wings of this life and learned to fly", transitioning on to heaven on January 19, 2021.  He was born on November 4, 1951 in Norwalk, Ohio to the now deceased Richard S. and Mary E. (Nestor) Ross. He was a 1970 graduate of Norwalk High School.

John...

Jan 19, 2021

Gertrude G. Handshoe, 88, of Greenwich, Ohio died on January 19, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on September 19, 1932 in Hueysville, KY.  Gertrude was the daughter of the late Suell and Minnie (Smith) Griffith.

Over the years, Gertrude worked at Willard Laundry, Midwest Industries and Pioneer Rubber.  She was a member of the North...

Jan 18, 2021

Kenneth George Oblender, 54, of Milan, died on January 18, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic after many health struggles, and ultimately a battle with COVID-19.  He was born on September 26, 1966 in Sandusky, Ohio to Steve and Betty H. (Sanchez) Oblender.

Ken was an incredibly loving husband and son who despite his failing health, remained unshakably ...

Jan 18, 2021

Rebecca R.E. Abernathy, 54, a lifelong resident of Greenwich died on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. She was born in Willard on June 10, 1966 to the late Lloyd and Nancy (nee Trushel) Rapp. She was a 1984 graduate of South Central High School.

Rebecca worked for the Greenwich Beverage Center...

Jan 17, 2021

Wilson Figueroa Velazquez, 59, of Fairview Park, died Sunday, January 17, 2021, while on duty serving the community of New London, as a police officer. Born on July 28, 1961, in Puerto Rico, Wilson was the son of Luz Lydia Velazquez Gonzalez and the late Roberto Figueroa Diaz. Wilson grew up in Puerto Rico, moving to Illinois when he...

Jan 17, 2021

Windsor Douglas Wood, 81, died January 17, 2021.  He was born on September 22, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to the now deceased Dorothy and Bourdette Wood.  He most recently resided in Oberlin a Welcome Nursing Home.  Windsor for most of his life lived in the Milan area and managed the family's property known as Riverwood Farm.  He spent his...

Jan 17, 2021

Dorothy Schaffer, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in her 100th year. She was born on February 6, 1921, in her grandparents' home in Havana, Ohio, to the late Mary and Joseph Mirtes -- their first child.

Dorothy lived her long life to the fullest. She was blessed with abundant...

Jan 12, 2021

Donald Robert Joseph Trotter, of Norwalk, Ohio died unexpectedly on January 12, 2021, a day before his 72nd birthday.  He was born on January 13, 1949 in Norwalk to the late Francis and Evelyn (Hipp) Trotter.  Don graduated from Norwalk St. Paul Catholic High School in 1967.

He enjoyed fishing, cheering on the Cleveland Browns and spending...

Jan 12, 2021

Brenda K. Vanderpool (61) of Greenwich died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Ohio Health, Mansfield Hospital.  She was born December 8, 1959 in Shelby to the Charles and Gertrude (Griffith) Handshoe.  She attended Freewill Baptist Church in Willard and loved going to church.  Brenda loved to garden and can food, but her true love was spending time with her...

Jan 11, 2021

Charlotte R. Sanders, 67, lifelong resident of Greenwich, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Mercy Hospital, Lorain.  She was born on February 7, 1953 in Buckhannon, WV, the daughter of George and Nora B. (Kittle) Simons.

Charlotte was a 1971 graduate of South Central High School.  She owned and operated ...