All Obituaries

Mark E. Andersen, age 70 of Valley City, Ohio passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Mark was born June 17, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edwin and Katherine (nee Erdman) Andersen. He has resided in Valley City since 1978. Mark was a 1969 graduate of Brunswick High School and a member of St. Martin of Tours, Valley City. Mark has worked in the auto body trade all his life and was presently employed at Marksman Auto Body, Brunswick. He enjoyed restoring vintage cars. He...

Heather C. Zimmerman, age 41, of LaGrange, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Heather was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 4, 1979 to Elmer and Pamela (nee Long) Witt. She had resided in Valley City for most of her life moving to LaGrange in 2005. Heather was a graduate of Buckeye High School. She was active member of 4-H for 11 years and a Girl Scout Leader. Heather was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Valley City. She had been employed as a custodian with...

Helen Irene Andrukat, 93, passed away peacefully Monday, November 16, 2020 at her residency at Plum Creek Assisting Living, Brunswick, Ohio. Helen was born June 7, 1927 in Valley City, OH to the late Walter and Anna (nee Brettschneider) Abram.  She has been a lifelong resident of Valley City and graduate of Liverpool High School. After raising her family, she went to work at Old Phoenix Bank Brunswick Center as a bank teller, retiring after many years of service as the Vice President...

Charles Edward “Chick” Swingle, Jr., 69, of Litchfield, passed away after courageously battling COVID-19 on Thursday, November 12, 2020 surrounded by his loving sisters. Chick was born June 23, 1951 at Medina Community Hospital to the late Charles E. and Margaret H. (nee Weigel) Swingle. Chick attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Medina for eight years and was a 1969 graduate of Buckeye High School. He was a life-long and faithful member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Janelle Marie Calame on Friday, November 6, 2020. Leaving us at the age of 48, Janelle still lived a complete and joyful life.  Janelle was born to Howard Sr. and Janice (Gunkelman) Calame at Medina General Hospital on November 26, 1971. She was a 1990 graduate of Buckeye High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1998.  Janelle...

Nancy J. Pressnell, age 74, of Valley City, Ohio was welcomed into heaven by her loving son Scottie on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Nancy was born in Medina, Ohio on August 22, 1946 to the late Joseph and June (nee Krah) Mott. She has resided in Medina County all her life. Nancy was a 1964 graduate of Buckeye High School. In the early years of her life she had worked at the former Dobson Grocery Store in Valley City, NAPA auto parts in Medina, Medina County Credit Bureau and Dr....

Robert L. Dring, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on November 3, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife Christine L. Dring and brother Peter Dring. He is survived by his sister, Abigail M. Dring and brother John N. Dring; his children Michael Dring, Margaret McCorkle ( Anthony and Donna McCorkle, Nathan and Trina McCorkle, Kyle McCorkle); Maureen and Don Tomerlin (Shea Tomerlin, DQota Tomerlin, Shyanne and Nathan Zippe, CEra Tomlerin and Miriam...

Ian Dobbins entered Heaven on November 2, 2020 at age 20.  Loving son of Jennifer & Burton Dobbins. brother to Jonothon. Graduate of Monarch School of Autism. Ian loved going to the park and playing in the water.  He loved watching parts of kid's videos on YouTube on his IPad, jumping and tearing up paper.  his autism was a blessing to us and he taught us to love everyone.  In his honor please always try to be extra nice to anyone with special needs and make...

Beverly Jean Dobson, 85, transitioned from this life to heaven on Sunday late evening, November 1, 2020.  We are so thankful for her faith in the work of Christ for her eternal life. Beverly was born August 28, 1935 to the late Harry and Meda (Bierman) Bower in Cleveland. Her family moved to Medina when she was 15.  In 1956, she met and married Donald Dobson in Abbeyville and they made their home together first in Valley City and later Litchfield. Beverly worked as a secretary at...

Helen M. Mumford, age 88, of Litchfield, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Helen was born on August 31, 1932 in Lodi, Ohio to the late Ivory and Orma (nee Lamp) Cook.  She has been a lifelong resident of Medina County. Helen and her late husband Don owned and operated the D & H Restaurant in Litchfield on the circle for over 40 years. Helen retired from the restaurant in 1995, but continued operating the Mumford Sports Shop for several years longer.   She...