Joy M. Sweeting, 85, of North Fairfield, passed peacefully from this life to the next on April 5, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.  She was born on February 19, 1935 in Salyersville, KY to the late Mose and Ada (Green) Montgomery.  Joy moved to Ohio when she was young and graduated from Greenwich High School.  She was a loving wife and wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, great grandmother and great-great grandmother who enjoyed needlepoint, sewing and...

Richard ‘Rick’ E. Grose, 75, of Wellington, died on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his residence. Born on June 5, 1944 in Lorain, Ohio, he was the son of the late Mary Jane (Shivley) and Karl Grose.  He was a 1962 Wellington High School graduate and attended Ohio University. Richard was a master floral designer and worked at Al Wilhelmy Flowers for 12 years and retired in Nova in 2009. He also worked at Tom Sink Furniture, the May Company and managed the Ross Floral Company. He...

Walter H. “Butch” Eastman Jr., 72, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  He was born on June 18, 1947 in Sandusky to the late Walter H. (Sr.) and Rose C. (Vassallo) Eastman.  Butch served his country as part of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  He had worked for West Baking Company and Wikel Bulk Express before retiring from Cedar Point in 2007.   Butch enjoyed fishing, bowling and...

Kenneth W. Kosic Sr., 76, of New London died on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on June 2, 1943 in Summerset, PA.  He is the son of the late Michael and Blanche (Peck) Kosic.  Ken is survived by his wife, Lois Kosic and their family.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorial donations may be directed to the family in care Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street, New London, OH 44851.  Online condolences may be...

Scott Biddinger, 49, of Scottsboro, AL and formally of New London, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in the Slovak Republic due to natural causes.  Scott was born on July 7, 1970, in Sandusky, Ohio, the son of the late Sheila (Woody) Helton and Gary Biddinger.  Scott travelled the world as a Quality Inspector for Danieli-Corus, Inc. out of The Netherlands.  Scott made his home in Alabama because of his love of fishing and hunting.  On December 1, 2012, Scott married...

In loving memory of Brandon J. Rolfe who left this world unexpectedly on April 2, 2020 at the age of 36. He touched many lives with his faith and belief in God’s promises. He loved working in construction and was becoming a skilled craftsman.  He also loved playing golf and watching Ohio State Football. He graduated from Keystone High School in 2001. He will be deeply missed by his parents Bill and Donna (Caroniti) Rolfe and sister Erin Rolfe (Mark). A private graveside...

Delores Jean Lemons, 87, of Milan and formerly of New London, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Continuing Health Care of Milan.   She was born December 19, 1932 in New London, daughter of the late Allen and Cora (Haynes) Poole.   Jean was a New London High School graduate.  She had been a Social Worker.   Jean was a member of the Second Baptist Church, New London. She is survived by her son, Brent Walden of Monroeville; 9 grandchildren and several...

Elizabeth  (Betty) Marie Smith, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, April 1, 2020.  Betty was a very special, loving, caring and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Betty was a lifelong resident of Norwalk and a devout parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a member of the D of I.  She had been employed at Norwalk Trucklines, Durkees, Maple City Ice, and owned the Sandwich Shop on Main Street along with her...

Sarah J. Vanderpool, 58, of North Fairfield died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Laurels of New London.  She was born in Willard, the daughter of Charlotte (Sutton) and Harles Vanderpool Jr.  She attended Christie Lane and upon graduation continued her work at Christie Lane Workshop.  Sarah was a lifelong resident of the Greenwich and North Fairfield areas.  She attended Guinea Corner Church of God of Willard.  Sarah loved music and enjoyed singing just as...

Jerry Lee Shoemaker, 79, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield on April 01, 2020 with family present. He was born on December 5,1940, the son of Laurence and Evelyn (Smalley) Shoemaker born in McComb, OH. Jerry lived in Greenwich, OH with his wife Emma (Helmuth Roth) since 1979 whom were married in Old Fort, OH on November 1978 and she survives. He was bank Manager for Willard United Bank branch in Greenwich. He retired from Directions Credit Union on January 26, 2007 with 20 years of...