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Gerald H. Bursiel

Gerald H. Bursiel

May 30, 2021

Gerald H. Bursiel, 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. He was born on December 30, 1942 to the late Alverna (Ackerman) and Gerald Bursiel.

Gerald graduated from Huron High School in 1961. He served for three years in the United States Airforce in Abeline, Texas during the Vietnam War. Gerald was a...

Billie Jean "Gina" Linder

Billie Jean "Gina" Linder

May 27, 2021

Billie Jean "Gina" Linder, 85, of Wakeman, Ohio, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 27, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Linder.

Gina is survived by three children, James F. Lamont Jr., Lisa Lamont, and Alicia Cassady. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren whom she loved...

Kenneth Ray (Aka Kenneth Green Collins)  Collins

Kenneth Ray (Aka Kenneth Green Collins) Collins

May 27, 2021

Kenneth R. Collins, aka Kenneth Green Collins, 72, of Norwalk, Ohio died on May 27, 2021 at The Meadows in Huron.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery in Monroeville, Ohio.  Arrangements are entrusted to Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, Norwalk.

Larry "Don" Helms

Larry "Don" Helms

May 25, 2021

Larry "Don" Helms, 78, of Bailey Lakes, died Tuesday, May 25 at University Hospitals in Ashland. Born in Cleveland on March 17, 1943, he was the son of the late James P. and Amanda (nee Fraley) Helms. Don attended Vinson High School in Huntington, WV and Dawson Bryant High School, in Coal Grove, OH.

For over 37...

Dennis Michael Demcho

Dennis Michael Demcho

May 24, 2021

Dennis Michael Demcho, 78, of Ellenboro, North Carolina died on May 24, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Hospital in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.  He was born on September 25, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Michael and Ann (Poharsky) Demcho.

Dennis worked as a Teacher, Dean, Superintendent, and was Principal at St. Paul High School, retiring as Superintendent...

Clyde Shepherd

Clyde Shepherd

May 24, 2021

Clyde Shepherd, 80, of Shiloh, Ohio died Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home under the care of Hospice of North Central Ohio. Born in Floyd County, KY on July 1, 1940, Clyde was the son of the late Adis and Minnie (nee Hicks) Shepherd. He was a handyman who enjoyed hunting. Clyde also loved driving his tractor and...

Diane Catherine (Senkbeil)  Thompson

Diane Catherine (Senkbeil) Thompson

May 23, 2021

Diane C. Thompson, 79, of Norwalk, Ohio died on May 23, 2021.  She was born on October 30, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Elmer and Helen Senkbeil.

Diane worked and retired from New Horizons Bakery in Norwalk after many years of service.  She was a member of the Red Hat Society and Norwalk Eagles Club...

Dennis Innes

Dennis Innes

May 23, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of Dennis Innes on Sunday, May 23, 2021,

after a long courageous fight with cancer.  He was born and grew up in Elyria, Ohio, Attending and Graduating from Elyria High School, Class of 1970.  He retired from the Cleveland Clinic after 25 years of being...

Wayne Thomas Hughes

Wayne Thomas Hughes

May 22, 2021

Wayne Thomas Hughes, 74, of New London, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at home. Born on May 21, 1947 in Page, WV, he was the son of the late Thomas and Elsie (nee Smith) Hughes. Wayne moved with his family to Ohio and was a graduate of North Ridgeville High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States...

Alli Jo Kurdinat

Alli Jo Kurdinat

May 21, 2021

Alli Jo Kurdinat, 15, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021. She was born on July 1, 2005 to Heather (Adelman) Armstrong and Jack Kurdinat.

Alli was a member of the Girl Scouts starting at a very young age and played saxophone in her High School Marching Band. At the start of this season,...

Jacqueline Judith Vaught

Jacqueline Judith Vaught

May 21, 2021

Jacqueline Judith Vaught, 76, of Ashland died on Friday, May 21, 2021 at her residence. She was born on May 20, 1945 in Cleveland to the late Elizabeth (nee Stacey) and Robert Movarek. She lived most of her adult life in Ashland County.

Jacqueline enjoyed spending her time outdoors, being around dogs and horses, and tending to...

Deborah "Deb" A. (Zura)  Harlan

Deborah "Deb" A. (Zura) Harlan

May 21, 2021

Deborah A. "Deb" Harlan, 62, of North Bass Island, Ohio died on Friday morning, May 21, 2021.  She was born on December 15, 1958 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late John and Geraldine Zura.  She was raised on North Bass Island and attended school there graduating from Put In Bay High School.

Deb enjoyed growing plants, beach...

Claudia Ann Owen

Claudia Ann Owen

May 21, 2021

Claudia Ann Owen, 66 of Litchfield, passed away at home with her family, on Friday, May 21, 2021. Born in Medina, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Bobbie Jean (nee Howe) Owen. She was a lifelong Penfield resident and graduated from Keystone High School.

Claudia worked for Invacare for 28 years. She enjoyed...

Gerald J. Cowie

Gerald J. Cowie

May 20, 2021

Gerald J. Cowie, of New London, Ohio died on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at home, he was 78 years old.  He was born on September 14, 1942 in New London, Ohio to the late Charles E. and Rhea (Knapp) Cowie and was a 1961 New London High School graduate.

A New London bus driver for over 35...

Joan Betty (Miller)  Deering

Joan Betty (Miller) Deering

May 19, 2021

Joan Betty Miller Deering, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 19, 2021.

Joan was born March 14, 1927 to Carl F. and Amelia (Schoewe) Miller. Joan was the tenth of eleven children raised on the family farm on Bardshar Road in Castalia, OH. She was a 1945 Margaretta High School graduate.

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Vernon Harris

Vernon Harris

May 18, 2021

Vernon Harris (Bunky), 62, of New London, Ohio died suddenly on Tuesday, May 18 at his home.

Vernon Harris was born in New London, OH to the parents of Alice Viola Harris and (the late) Virgil Harris, Sr.  He graduated from New London High School in 1976.

Vernon was preceded in death by his father,...

Rachelle N. Shepherd

Rachelle N. Shepherd

May 18, 2021

Rachelle N. Shepherd, 32, of New London, Ohio passed away at her home on May 18, 2021. She was born on March 16, 1989 to Stephanie (Hall) Shepherd and Martin Shepherd.

Rachelle was her mom's blessing. She was a fighter who had the biggest heart. She loved everyone. She lost her battle to a lifetime of health...

Anne C. (Strandborg)  Perry

Anne C. (Strandborg) Perry

May 17, 2021

Anne C. Perry, 94, of Lake Mary, Florida died Monday, May 17, 2021.  She was born February 24, 1927 in Wellington, Ohio to the late Albert N. and Lila (Hossler) Strandborg.  She was a 1945 graduate of Wellington High School.

She worked at Cleveland Steel during World War II.  After the war, she moved to New London...

Glenn Theodore Ziegler

Glenn Theodore Ziegler

May 17, 2021

Glenn Theodore Ziegler was born to William and Elva Ziegler on June 13, 1934 in his home in Brighton Township, Ohio.  He was the seventh of eight children born to the couple.  Glenn spent nearly his entire life on the family farm, where he passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the age of 86, surrounded by his...

David M. Nelson

David M. Nelson

May 17, 2021

David M. Nelson, 77, of Greenwich, Ohio died on May 17, 2021 at the Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.  Just one day shy of his 78th birthday.  Born on May 18, 1943 in Newark, Ohio, he was the son of Merle and Thelma (Redman) Nelson.

David has been a resident of the area for many years. ...

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