Evelyn Dreyer, 88, passed away at the Elms on April 9, 2024. Evelyn was born in Oberlin on May 8, 1935 to George and Marion (nee Whitney) Houghton and was a 1953 graduate of Oberlin High School. She became a Wellington resident in 1961. She worked for the Village of Wellington in the Clerks Office for nearly 30 years. Evelyn was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary, and a life member of the Southern Lorain County Historical Society, the Allen Hospital Auxiliary and the AMVETS. She was also an...

Ardith McFadden, 88, of Sullivan, died Sunday, April 7, 2023 at Kingston of Ashland. Born in Elyria on February 23, 1936, Ardith was the daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (nee Richards) Handley. Ardith worked for several years for the Black River School District in the Treasurer’s Office as the payroll clerk. She loved growing plants. She is survived by her children, Julie (Steve) Niewiadomski, Daniel McFadden, David McFadden and Doug (Audrey) McFadden; grandchildren, Megan...

William R. “Rick” Hehr, 71, passed away peacefully at St. John’s Medical Center in Westlake, Ohio.  He was born on January 23, 1953, in Leominster, Massachusetts to the late William R. and Patricia A. (Nesmith) Hehr.  Rick graduated from John Marshall High School in Cleveland and also studied at Tri-C.  Rick served his country proudly as a member of the United States Air Force. In the service he was a talented radio mechanic and afterwards put those skills...

On April 6th , 2024, Charles “Chuck” Lindenau gained his eternal rest. He was a true born and raised in the little town of New London. Born on October 21st , 1936 at the New London Hospital, and lived in New London his entire 87 years of life. Through the course of his time he has held several occupations, including owning what was once the Shell Station and Wrecker business. He is most known for his 30 plus years of hauling water to his numerous customers. If he wasn’t in...

On Friday, April 5th, 2024, Vada Harris went home to be with our Lord after a long illness.  She was born April 23, 1929, to Fay O and Mary (Anderson) Long.  With her first husband, Robert Ward, who she lost in a tragic accident, she had two children Rita (Ward) White and Bobby Ward, who preceded her in death as a teenager and she is surely with right now!  With her second husband, Theodore Harris, she had son Ted (Irene) Harris, and stepchildren Donnie (Sandy) Harris and...

Ralph Edward Kies ,96, of Norwalk, died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his residence.  He was born January 25, 1928, in Lorain, Ohio to the late Dorothy (Jones) and Dewey Kies.  Mr. Kies served in the US Airforce for 4 years, 6 years in California in the National Air Guard and was an independent over the road truck driver.  He was a member of the Penfield Community Church, Wellington American Legion where he was in charge of the Boys State, had a small shop he enjoyed working in...

Susan “Romine” Cutting, age 79, of New London, Passed away gracefully and peacefully Wednesday, April 3, 2024 surrounded by her family at OhioHealth, Mansfield. She was born on Dec 26, 1944 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Lucinda and Louise Barnes. She grew up in Sun Valley, West Virginia and Graduated from Victory High School in Clarksburg in 1963. In 1963 she married Robert Romine, To Whom she was married for 21 years before heading separate ways. Shortly after getting married...

Mary K. Ott Barman, 83, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on April 2, 2024, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  She was born on June 24, 1940, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Edward and Kathryn (Lamb) Shutts.  She was a Norwalk High School graduate. Mary never lost her sense of humor or wit even hours before her passing.  An avid sports fan, especially when it came to the University of Michigan, Mary loved following her grandchildren in their athletic endeavors.  She was also a...

Arnel G. “Arnie” Blair, 92, of Greenwich, Ohio went to be with his heavenly father on April 1, surrounded by his loving family.  Arnel was born on January 1, 1932 to Elzie and Connie (Ratliff) Blair in Paintsville, Kentucky. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1951. He was a Korean War veteran and returned to Greenwich after his duty and married his wife, Marlene and started their family. He was a teacher of Machine Trades at EHOVE and worked at Leppert Machine...

Penelope J. “Penny” Peckham, 58, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, April 1, 2024.  She was born on October 25, 1965, in Amherst, Ohio, to Joyce (Haynes) White and the late Willie Reagan.  She graduated from Edison High School in 1984.  Penny was loving, generous, charitable and feisty.  She had a huge heart and wonderful smile.  She loved animals and long walks with her dog, and shined in opportunities to help...