Brenda K. Vanderpool (61) of Greenwich died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Ohio Health, Mansfield Hospital.  She was born December 8, 1959 in Shelby to the Charles and Gertrude (Griffith) Handshoe.  She attended Freewill Baptist Church in Willard and loved going to church.  Brenda loved to garden and can food, but her true love was spending time with her family especially her children and grandchildren.    Brenda is survived by her mother:...

Donald Robert Joseph Trotter, of Norwalk, Ohio died unexpectedly on January 12, 2021, a day before his 72nd birthday.  He was born on January 13, 1949 in Norwalk to the late Francis and Evelyn (Hipp) Trotter.  Don graduated from Norwalk St. Paul Catholic High School in 1967. He enjoyed fishing, cheering on the Cleveland Browns and spending time with his grandchildren.  Don had worked for many years at Norwalk Furniture and the former KBI plant in Sandusky.  He was a...

Charlotte R. Sanders, 67, lifelong resident of Greenwich, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Mercy Hospital, Lorain.  She was born on February 7, 1953 in Buckhannon, WV, the daughter of George and Nora B. (Kittle) Simons. Charlotte was a 1971 graduate of South Central High School.  She owned and operated Charlotte’s Cut and Curl Salon in Greenwich.  Charlotte was a faithful member of the Greenwich Baptist Church.  She was a devoted...

Martha K. Burk, 66, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was born on May 1, 1954 to the late Roberta and Francis Burk.   After attending St. Mary’s Elementary School, Martha graduated from Norwalk High School in 1972. She was a lifelong member at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church. Martha loved reading history books, especially those about past presidents. She also enjoyed playing with cats and watching...

Ronald W. “Pops” Grosswiler Sr., 85, of Norwalk, Ohio went to his heavenly home on January 7, 2021. He was born on May 17, 1935 in Norwalk to the late Charles and Evangeline (Robinson) Grosswiler.    Pops found joy in nearly everything he did, but he truly relished time outside working.  He was talented at so many different things, from working on cars to remodeling his home, there wasn’t much he couldn’t...

Gerald Wayne Kissel, 79, of Adel, Georgia, died January 7, 2021 at Southwell Health & Rehabilitation Center in Adel, Georgia.  Jerry was born January 6, 1942, in Willard, Ohio.  Son of the late Elmer and Gertha (Carnahan) Kissel.  Jerry graduated from the South Central High School, Greenwich, in 1961.  After graduation, he worked at R.R. Donnelly in Willard.  Drove Fuel truck for Kissel Tractor Sales, and farmed part time.  Then moved to Florida and drove...

Kathryn A. Hammersmith, 62, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on January 6, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital – Cleveland Fairhill after contracting and battling the coronavirus.  She was born on July 5, 1958 in Norwalk to John “Jack” and Barbara (Spencer) Churchill and was a 1976 Norwalk High School graduate.    Kathy’s endearing fun loving nature could make any situation more enjoyable. ...

Rev. Gary Lee West January 7, 1956 - January 4, 2021 Gary was born to Leonard and Frances (Stafinski) West of Medina Ohio,  January 7th 1956, and attended Medina Senior High graduating with honors in 1974. Gary was very civic-minded, with willingness to speak with organizations sharing the story of his blindness. He was a long time member of the Medina Lions Club. He served as District Governor of District 13-C as well as many other offices and a former President of Ohio Lions Pilot...

Bruce Harp, 70, of Wellington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday, January 4th, 2021. He was born February 26th, 1950, in Oberlin, to the late Robert Harp, Sr. and Hazel (Fye) Harp.  He was previously employed at Ford Motor Company and worked for the Huron County Transit System. He also served Active Duty in the United States Navy, and he served in the Army Guards and Air Force Guards from which he was honorably...

Gloria J. Moll (76) of Celeryville, Ohio, wife, mother, grandmother and faithful follower of Jesus Christ went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Mercy Health, Willard Hospital.  She was born December 30, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Bernice (Bastianse) and Harvey Kingma.  She grew up the 2nd of 6 children and attended Grand Rapids Christian School and Grand Rapids Junior College of Practical Nursing. Soon after, Gloria married Lynn Moll in October, 1965....