Elden W. Warren Thomas, age 95, died Friday September 14, 2018 in Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Born November 17, 1922 in Springfield, Ohio to Clarence and Lorena (Plank) Thomas he had been a resident of Ontario for over 65 years. He was an employee of General Motors of Ontario retiring following 35 years of service. He had also operated a television repair service for many years.  He was a former member of the Moose Lodge.  Elden loved flying and had acquired his pilot's...

Charles "Tom" Claytor, age 69 of Shelby died Friday evening September 14, 2018 at The Willows of Willard. Born April 12, 1949 in Marion, Ohio to Charles Thomas & Bettie Irene (Grogg) Claytor Sr., he has been a Shelby resident the majority of his life. A graduate of Shelby Senior High School class of 1967, Tom then joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1987 after twenty years of service. He had served two tours in Vietnam as a Staff Sergeant and also...

It is with great sadness, the family of Kenny announces his passing. He passed away Wednesday evening September 12, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Kenny was born to Chester & Gertrude Sexton on August 29, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio.  Kenny "Pappy" Sexton, age 72, of Shelby will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Karen (Barnett) Sexton; his children, Kenneth (Vendetta) Sexton and Patricia (Jeff Howard) Sexton; his grandchildren, Christopher Connell, Keith...

Darwin L. Sampsel, age 88, resident of Shelby  died Friday September 7, 2018 in Elmcroft of Ontario. Born June 8, 1930 in Shelby to Edward Lee & Gladys Mae (Bonecutter) Sampsel, he was a lifelong Shelby resident. He was a 1948 graduate of Shelby High School and a graduate of the Ohio State University. Darwin was a public accountant and owner/operator of Sampsel & Associates in Shelby for many years.  During college he was enrolled in ROTC and served with the USNR  from...

Junadele "Judy" Thomas passed away peacefully at her home on September 10, 2018. She was 85 years old. Judy was born on January 22, 1933 and was the daughter of Weldon and Annajo (Barton) Smith.  She lived in Shelby her entire life and was a graduate of the Shelby Senior High School Class of 1952. Judy was a lifeguard and swimming instructor for several years at the Seltzer Pool. She attended the Ohio State University and while home working on a summer break at AMF, met her...

Nancy L. Dowds, age 91, of Shelby died Monday morning September 10, 2018 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. Born August 23, 1927 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, she was the daughter of Lee Van and Fannie (Vallieu) Myers. Nancy was a 1945 graduate of Fairview High School in Dayton, Ohio and then she received her nurses’ training from Christ Hospital in Cincinnati in the Spring of 1948. Nancy was a registered nurse retiring in 1992 from Shelby Memorial Hospital.  She was a member of the...

Gerald "Gus" C. Garverick age 81, resident of Shelby died Monday, September 3, 2018 after a brief illness at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born January 11, 1937 in Cleveland, OH to Beryl and Ruth (Perkins) Garverick, he had been a Shelby resident since 1958. Gus was a graduate of Fredericktown High School and had served in the United States Navy Reserve.  He began his career as a tool and die apprentice with General Motors in Ontario and retired as general...

Robert Gail Stroup, age 81, resident of Shelby died Sunday morning September 2, 2018, at Crestwood Care Center. Born on April 5, 1937 in Shelby, OH to George and Frances (Yockey) Stroup. Robert  worked as a crane operator  for Arcellormittal and loved  bicycles, HAM radio, square dancing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ.  He is survived by his wife Betty Stroup, whom he married February 15, 1964;...

Joshua D. Norman, age 33, of Shelby died Saturday, August 25, 2018. Born March 5, 1985 in Freemont, Ohio to Greg Norman of Shelby and Tammy Norman of Willard, he has been a Shelby resident the majority of his life.  Josh worked at Carton Services as a pressman and was a member of the NRA. He loved cars, trucks, motorcycles, guns and especially loved spending time with his children and other family members. He is survived by his wife, Dominique (Myers) Norman, whom he married October...

Mildred Maxine Detillion, age 81, resident of Shelby died Thursday morning August 23, 2018 at Crestwood Care Center.  Born January 13, 1937 in Beaver, OH to Warner Davis and Mildred (Porter) Jose, she had been a Shelby area resident the majority of her life.  Maxine was a homemaker most of her life and loved spending time with her family, reading, crossword puzzles and cross stitching. Later in life she enjoyed working with her residents as Activity Director at the Park Ave. Villa...