Douglas L. Foreman, 68, of Wellington, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Born on September 13, 1953, he was the son of the late Helen (nee Rife) and Lee Foreman. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Pamela (nee Chester) Foreman; daughter, Michelle (Jesse) Rose and granddaughter, Hannah Triplett. In following with Douglas’ wishes, there will be no services held.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Norton-Eastman Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at...

Jack Wayne Patterson  March 8, 1951 – January 25, 2022  Jack Wayne Patterson, 70, of Norwalk, OH, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, January 25, 2022, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.   Jack was born on March 8, 1951, in Oberlin, OH to the late Eliza (Stoll) and Herman Patterson, where he was raised as one of eleven children.   Jack graduated from Norwalk High School in 1969 and married his high school sweetheart,...

Richard A. Chester, 73, of Sheffield Village, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Born in Cambridge, Ohio on February 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Norma (nee Heskett) and Roger Chester Jr. He was a graduate from Zane Trace High School in Old Washington, Ohio. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He previously worked for Cleveland Steel/Rockwell, Nordson Corp., UPS, and most recently, Applied Home Health Care. Richard was an avid Cleveland...

Danny Orren Gallatin Sr., 71, of Wellington, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. Born on May 21, 1950 in Bellevue, Ohio, he was the son of the late Eula (nee Peeples) and Harry Gallatin. He was a graduate of Beaufort High School in South Carolina. Danny retired from Aztec Steel Corporation, where he was a fabricator.  He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and the Delta Waterfowl Conservation Group, which was dedicated to saving...

David R. Barnes, 82, died January 17, 2022 at Fisher Titus Medical Center. David was born on June 13, 1939 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Robert and Margaret (nee Danch) Barnes. David lived most of his life in Amherst, Ohio and was a 1957 graduate of Amherst Central High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie (nee Kuhn) on May 9, 1959. In 1997, they relocated to Greenwich, Ohio, where he resided until his passing. David worked for Lorain Music Company for several years...

James Ivan “Jim” Smith, 69, of Wellington, Ohio, died on January 25, 2022 at New Life Hospice in Lorain.  He was born on June 21, 1952 to the late Marian (nee Sprinkle) and Ivan Smith.  Jim was a Wellington High School graduate he spent all of his life in the local area.  A very caring man, Jim always took care of other people.  He loved antique tractors, specifically International Harvester tractors, and was a member of the local antique tractor...

Barbara Ann Ward  January 10, 1932 – January 23, 2022  Barbara Ann Ward, 90, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the Laurels of New London.   Barb was born on January 10, 1932, in Norwalk, OH to the late Loretta (Blinzeley) and Oren Pigman, Sr.   Barb attended Norwalk High School and spent most of her years being a dedicated homemaker for her family. In retirement, she managed rental properties in Florida...

Thomas “Tom” F. Gardner, 70, of Olena, died on January 23, 2022, at home.  The last of 11 children, he was born on July 6, 1951, in New London, to the late Frank and Dorothy (Bailey) Gardner. For those who knew Tom, though, and his sense of humor, he claimed every day to be his birthday.    Throughout his life he was consistently an upbeat jokester, you could count on Tom for a laugh or smile. ...

Sandra J. Grose  August 21, 1959 – January 23, 2022  Sandra J. Grose, 62, of Norwalk, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.   Sandy was born on August 21, 1959, in Norwalk, OH to the late Walter and Shirley Wilcox. She married the love of her life, Bruce Grose, on October 8, 1977, and had the best 44 years together. Sandra was employed at Discount Drug...

Carol Sue Crecelius, 84, of New London, Ohio passed away on January 22, 2022. She was born on November 16, 1937 to the late Elnora (Drake) and Jesse Miller.  After graduating from high school, Carol took classes to become a nurse's aide. She worked for a short time at New London Hospital, and then she transferred to Fisher Titus where she worked for over 20 years. She also worked at the Sew Line and Kent Sporting Goods and...