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 then for Bendix for the next 15 years. He Spent 20 years working at the Lorain Co. Detention Home. Bob also worked with the South Lorain County...

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 than life itself.  While growing up she worked extremely hard to provide a good life.  She was an excellent cook and baker.  She made the best...

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 Sunday breakfast. Douglas loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandkids.   He is...

Walter R.J. Payne, Jr., 69, of New London, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2020.    Walter was born on August 22, 1951, the son of the late Helen (Hornig) and Walter R.J. Payne, Sr.  A celebration of life is being planned for August of 2021.   A complete obituary will be shared prior to the celebration of life.

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 Expeditor at Charter Steel in Cleveland, OH. He took great pride in his work and enjoyed the people he worked with. Bill loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, being the...

Eastman Funeral Home   419-929-3781   Velda M. Cook, 96, of New London, died November 22, 2020.  She was born March 3, 1924 in Cleveland to Elvin and Agnes Smith. At the age of one year she moved to Milan, Ohio to live with her grandparents, George and Myrtle Smith, on their small vegetable farm.  She graduated from Milan High School in 1942.   A high school girlfriend invited her to hear Bill Leslie preach at the Norwalk Baptist Church and Mr. Leslie...

Ralph N. “Norm” “Pete” Kettel, 86, of Norwalk died peacefully on November 21, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Center in Norwalk.  He was born August 28, 1934 in Norwalk to the late Norman B. and Clara (Dennison) Kettel. Ralph grew up in Norwalk and had lived in Berlin Heights, Huron and Milan, Ohio, and for a time in Bakersfield, California.  He worked at CIT in Norwalk, Zone Expediting in Vermilion, and was the owner of the former Kettel’s Corner Market in...

Clayton McKinley, 89, of Ruggles Township, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Crystal Care Nursing Home in Ashland, after a long illness. Born on February 19, 1931 in Vermillion Township, Ashland County, he was the son of the late Paul and Eva (nee Hassinger) McKinley. Clayton was a 1950 graduate of Hayesville High School.   For 27 years Clayton worked at Mansfield Tire and Rubber, he was a member of their 25 year club. The plant closed in 1978 and he took a job with the Budd Company...

Patricia L. Hyde (aka “Honeybee”), 87, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Amherst Manor Retirement Community.  She was born on April 4, 1933 in Elyria to the late Edward and Nadine (McCoy) Gehl.  Patricia grew up in Amherst and was married there to her loving husband Kenneth. They relocated to Florida and Alabama for 17 years before returning to Amherst and retiring in Norwalk, Ohio.  “Honeybee” loved big band music...

Luigina “Jean” Tomei, 96, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020 at home.  She was born on November 11, 1924 in Supino, Italy to the now deceased, Lavinia (Bernola) and August Tomei.  Jean enjoyed reading the newspaper, looking at magazines, and watching the Hallmark Channel.  Survivors include her sisters, Nancy (Carl) Laface, Joanne (Angelo) Cerilli, both of Norwalk and her nieces, nephews, and cousins.  She is also survived by her very...