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Jerry E Martin

Jerry E Martin

Dec 28, 2020

Jerry E. "Boscoe" Martin, 67, of Ashland, Ohio died on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Ahuja Medical Center with his wife Peggy by his side.  He was born on June 13, 1953, the son of the late Jerry and Betty Joan (Grizzell) Martin.

Jerry was born in Elyria, Ohio and resided in the Nova area most of...

Viola Mary (Weisenberger)  Missler

Viola Mary (Weisenberger) Missler

Dec 28, 2020

Viola Mary (Weisenberger) Missler, 95, of Norwalk, Ohio entered into the kingdom of Heaven peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Norwalk Memorial Home after an extended illness.  Viola was born October 2, 1925, in Townsend, and lived in Norwalk her entire life.  She was a 1943 graduate of Norwalk St. Paul High School.

Viola loved her...

Ann Marie (Hipp)  Sprowl

Ann Marie (Hipp) Sprowl

Dec 27, 2020

Ann Marie (Hipp) Sprowl, 74, of Norwalk, Ohio, entered into eternal life December 27, 2020.  She was born November 6, 1946 to the late Leon and Bernadette (Cramer) Hipp.  She was a lifelong resident of Norwalk.

Ann graduated from St. Paul High School in 1964.  She was a life member of St. Paul Catholic Church.  She loved...

Richard Leroy Herrick

Richard Leroy Herrick

Dec 26, 2020

Richard LeRoy Herrick, 77, of Wellington, died on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Mercy Health Hospital in Lorain. He was born on July 17, 1943 in Fremont to the late Rolland and Emma (nee Lander) Herrick. He was a 1963 Wellington High School graduate.

Richard proudly served our country in the US Army, from 1965-1967, and serving...

Eleanor L. (King)  Braucher

Eleanor L. (King) Braucher

Dec 25, 2020

Eleanor L. Braucher passed away on Christmas morning 2020, at the age of 93, at Blossom Nursing & Rehab Center of Willard.

Born on March 9, 1927 in Greenwich to Archie C. and Pauline C. (Winely) King, she was a Greenwich resident until moving to Plymouth in 2010 to live with her daughter and son-in-law.

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Thomas Duane Boone

Thomas Duane Boone

Dec 25, 2020

Thomas "Duane" Boone, 74, of Greenwich, died of a sudden heart attack on December 25, 2020. Though originally from Alabama, Duane has lived in Ohio since the early 1960's. The son of the late Thomas Monroe and Edith (Isabell) Boone, born November 26, 1946.

Duane graduated from South Central High School in 1965. He worked most of...

Fred Leroy Garner

Fred Leroy Garner

Dec 24, 2020

Fred Leroy Garner, 71, of Wellington, died Thursday, December 24, 2020. Born on June 24, 1949,in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Victor and June (nee Miller) Garner. Fred grew up in and spent most of his life in Reading, PA, before moving to Wellington.

Fred worked as a sales manager at Tom Masano...

Colleen Haynes

Colleen Haynes

Dec 23, 2020

Colleen T. Haynes, 83, of Norwalk, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on December 18, 1937, in Norwalk, she was the daughter of the late Lavern John and Alice Ann (nee McEnroe) Huber. Colleen was a lifelong resident of Norwalk.

Colleen enjoyed keeping close to home and to her family. She liked to...

Patricia E. Terry

Patricia E. Terry

Dec 23, 2020

Patricia E. Terry, 76, (1944-2020) of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born on November 30, 1944 to the late Eva and Charles Dutt.

She was raised in Aurora, Indiana and graduated from Aurora High School. After marrying the love of her life, Patricia and David moved...

Herald A. "Skip" Howell

Herald A. "Skip" Howell

Dec 23, 2020

Herald A. "Skip" Howell Jr., 82, of Monroeville, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on December 23, 2020.  He was born on January 25, 1938 in North Fairfield, Ohio to the late Herald (Sr.) and Marian (Grady) Howell.  Skip graduated from Norwalk High School, along with his high school sweetheart Doris Worcester in 1956. ...

Bertha Mae Lance

Bertha Mae Lance

Dec 22, 2020

Bertha Mae Lance, 78, of Sullivan, passed away December 22, 2020 at Ohio Health Hospital in Mansfield.   She was born June 19, 1942 in Dry Creek, West Virginia, daughter of the late Fountain and Flora (Farley) Pettry.   Bertha enjoyed going to church, reading and spending time with her family and her beloved dog Mo.

Bertha is survived...

Gary A. Savage Sr.

Gary A. Savage Sr.

Dec 22, 2020

Gary A. Savage Sr., 81, of Sandusky, Ohio, died on December 22, 2020 at Firelands Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 24, 1939 to the late Mary "Jackie" and Arthur Savage.

In the late 1950's, Gary met the love of his life, Margie (Spears) Savage, and the two married in 1963. He worked for Roger's...

Fred Harry Wilcox

Fred Harry Wilcox

Dec 21, 2020

Fred H. Wilcox, 88, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on December 21, 2020 at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home within days of contracting COVID-19.  He was born on January 13, 1932 in Olena to the late Lester H. and Blanche (Sage) Wilcox.  Fred was a lifelong area resident.

He served his country honorably as part of the United States...

James C. Pace

James C. Pace

Dec 21, 2020

James C. Pace, 81, of Greenwich, Ohio, died on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  He was born on March 23, 1939 in Harlan County, KY.  He was the son of Mossie (Barnes) and Leonard Pace.

Jim was a 1957 graduate of Evarts High School and served in the US Army from 1958 to...

Harriet R. Wise

Harriet R. Wise

Dec 20, 2020

Harriet Keller Wise, born June 19, 1924 to Charles A and Wilma (Johnston) Keller in LaGrange, Ohio, peacefully passed away on December 20, 2020.  She was a fifth generation to the founding settlers to LaGrange Township.  She attended LaGrange High School, class of 1942, and Lorain County Community College.  Regionally recognized quilter and accomplished fine artist, she was the...

James A. Brutsche

James A. Brutsche

Dec 19, 2020

James A. (Red) Brutsche, age 92, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 19, 2020.  He was born on March 12, 1928 in Norwalk to Edward and Elsie (Myers) Brutsche.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, a proud member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Chicago, IL and a friend of Dr. Bob and...

Nedra Emmalene (Thompson)  Gfell

Nedra Emmalene (Thompson) Gfell

Dec 18, 2020

Nedra E. (Thompson) Gfell, 87, of Monroeville, Ohio, is playing the piano again, but now it is truly heavenly music.  Her soul took flight on December 18, 2020 at Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born on August 27, 1933 in Fremont, Ohio, daughter to the late Curtis Ward and Mabel Bell (Bailey) Thompson.  Nedra grew up in...

Judith A. Rarick

Judith A. Rarick

Dec 17, 2020

Judith A. Rarick, 80, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 17, 2020. She was born on February 22, 1940 to the late Gladys and Paul Hepp.

After graduating from Norwalk High School in 1958, Judy worked as a bank teller at Home Savings & Loan Company. On...

Frederick Mele

Frederick Mele

Dec 17, 2020

Frederick Mele, 95, of Elyria, died on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria. Born on August 5, 1925 in Cairnbrook, PA, he was the son of the late Jacob and Francis (nee Ravinkar) Mele. He grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Elyria in 1947.

Frederick proudly served our country in the...

Mary Alyce "Chum" (Gerhart)  Roth

Mary Alyce "Chum" (Gerhart) Roth

Dec 16, 2020

Mary Alyce "Chum" Roth, 79 of Norwalk, OH died on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.  She was born April 18, 1941, in Sandusky, OH to Jane (Darby) & Joseph Gerhart; the 5th of seven children. She grew up in Sandusky, OH graduating from St. Mary's high school in 1959. After graduation, she received her Fine Arts degree from The University...

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