Obituaries

Nov 30, 2020

James F. LaConte, 90, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on Monday, November 30, 2020. He was born on August 10, 1930 to the late Joseph and Agatha LaConte.

After graduating from St. Paul High School in 1948, James began his career at Norwalk Furniture where he spent 41 years until his retirement in 1991. From 1951-1955, James served ...

Nov 29, 2020

Frances E. "Fran" Golubic, 69, of New London, Ohio, died at University Hospital-Elyria on Sunday, November 29, 2020.  Fran was born in Sandusky, Ohio on November 23, 1951, the daughter of Donald and Mary (Bowman) Krafczinski.

Fran was a 1970 graduate of Admiral King High School in Lorain, Ohio.  She was a car hauler for 21 years,...

Nov 29, 2020

Wayne R. Esbenshade, 85, of Ashland, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Kingston of Ashland.   He was born January 8, 1935, at home on the family farm in Adario on Olivesburg Fitchville River Rd.  He was the son of the late Alonzo and Lydia (Feazel) Esbenshade.   Wayne had been a lifelong resident of Ashland County.   He had served in...

Nov 29, 2020

Richard "Tony" A. Burke, 53, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland, with his wife and children at his side.  He was born on June 17, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Richard E. and Henrietta (Maynard) Burke.

He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved demo derbying...

Nov 28, 2020

Charles "Turtle" K. (Cervone) Armbruster, 77, of Monroeville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2020. Charles was born on November 30, 1942 to the late Betty (Kamke) and Charles Pascal Cervone Jr., and he was later adopted by Robert F. Armbruster.

After his graduation from Huron High School, Charles began to attend courses at The Ohio...

Nov 28, 2020

Rebecca L. "Becky" Weilnau, 47, of New London, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, November 28, 2020 from a heart related issue.  Becky was born on April 27, 1973 in Willard, Ohio, the daughter of Tim and Linda (Keysor) Langford.

Becky was a CPA and insurance agent for State Farm and worked out of...

Nov 28, 2020

Marjorie M. Roe, 97, of Monroeville, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Home in Norwalk.  She was born on February 26, 1923 in Bellevue, Ohio to the late Raymond E. and Clarabell (Martin) Havice and was a graduate of Sandusky Business School.

Marjorie enjoyed participating in many activities including golf, bowling, pool, and...

Nov 28, 2020

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Jay Arthur Walker "Jaybird", 80, of Greenwich, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.   He was born June 1, 1940 in Willard, Ohio, son of the late, Jay and Dorothy (Blessing) Walker.   Jay was also named "Mr. Clean" at an early age because he was so neat and clean...

Nov 28, 2020

Georgia Mae Vaught, 83, formerly of Wellington, died Saturday, November 28, 2020. Born on January 16, 1937 in McCarr, KY, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence (nee Fields) Hall.

She is survived by daughter-in-law, Della Vaught, several grandchildren, and friend, Lisa Hommes. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, in 1993;...

Nov 28, 2020

Richard A. (Dick) Donahue, (85) passed away on November 28, 2020

Born August 3, 1935 in Akron Ohio graduating from St Mary's High School in Akron and John Carroll University in University Heights.

Dick retired from Dun & Bradstreet in 1995 serving as a salesman in the Cleveland area, District Sales Manager in Harrisburg and...

Nov 27, 2020

Raymond L. Kettel, 80, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2020 at Ashley Court of Brighton, Michigan.  He was born on November 7, 1940 in New London, Ohio to the late Leonard M. and Esther (Lohbauer) Kettel.  Ray graduated from Norwalk High School in 1958 and was a member of the Ohio Air National Guard.

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Nov 27, 2020

Jim "Blue" Flemming, 78, of New London died on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on July 14, 1942 in Cleveland, OH to the late Edward and Kay (Kohl) Flemming.

Jim proudly served his country with the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a police officer for the New London Police...

Nov 27, 2020

Bonnie J. Tyras, 84, of Rochester, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home.   She was born July 23, 1936 in Wheeling, West Virginia, daughter of the late Earl and Lavonda G. (Hooker) Cole.   Bonnie was a homemaker.    She was a member of the Rochester Baptist Church.   Bonnie enjoyed working outside, baking and cooking.   Her family was her...

Nov 27, 2020

Robert Alan McQuate, 73, of Lorain, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice. Born on March 20, 1947 in Lodi, Robert was the son of the late Robert E. and Mary (nee Campbell) McQuate. Bob lived in Wellington until moving to Lorain in 1988.

Bob worked for the Wellington Foundry for 5 years and...

Nov 25, 2020

Lois M. (Pozega) Lavonn, 88, of Norwalk, died on November 25, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Center in Norwalk.  She was born on August 15, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio.  Lois lived most of her life in Lorain County except for a 10-year period where she resided in Venice, FL before returning to Ohio.

Lois loved her family more...

Nov 24, 2020

Joann W. Sherman, 88, of Norwalk, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Laurels of New London, with her loving husband by her side.  She was born on August 9, 1932 in Lima, Ohio to the late Lewis and Ethel (Fike) White.  She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1950 and continued her education at St. Luke's...

Nov 24, 2020

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FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY CALL FROM 1:00 P,M. UNTIL THE TIME OF SERVICE AT 2:00 P.M.AT THE CHURCH.    BURIAL WILL FOLLOW AT GROVE STREET CEMETERY.

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Nov 24, 2020

Douglas F. Mullins, 62, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on November 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 18, 1958 to the late Gladys and Benjamin Mullins.

Douglas spent time working for PC Campana, Industrial Powder Coating (IPC), and Magretech. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and having his family over for...

Nov 23, 2020

Shirley A. Cook, 84, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on November 23, 2020. She was born on January 24, 1936 to the late Florence and Joseph Wilbur Meyer.

She was raised in Bellevue, and as a young woman, Shirley moved to many Air Force Bases across the country. Shirley worked in the Seminole County Records Office in Florida ...

Nov 23, 2020

William "Bill" T. Sexton, 55, of Sullivan went home to the Lord on November 23, 2020 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Lakewood, OH to Billie and Annie (nee Crowder) Sexton on February 3, 1965.

Bill was a graduate of Black River High School. He was an extremely hard worker and enjoyed working as an...