Obituaries

Dec 25, 2025

Kay A. Erlenbach, 82, lifelong resident of New London, died on Thursday, December 25, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1943 in New London, the daughter of the late Harold A. and Catherine (Zerby) Erlenbach.

Kay was a 1961 graduate of New London High School; she went on to Ohio Wesleyan University where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in education...

Dec 23, 2025

Karen Marie Michaels, age 56, of West Salem, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 23, under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve, in Medina after a brave fight. A daughter of the late Patricia (Layne) and Hubert Fuller, Karen was born on January 20, 1969. She grew up in Lorain and moved to West Salem...

Dec 23, 2025

Michael Robert Carroll, 47, of Olmsted Falls, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family after fighting courageously with a lengthy illness. Born on January 5, 1978, in Middleburg, Ohio, he was the son of Catherine (nee Bennett) and Jeffrey Carroll.

Michael grew up in Parma and was a 1997 Parma High School graduate. Enjoying...

Dec 22, 2025

Lee Arthur Grissinger, 87, of Wellington, died Monday, December 22, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. Born on April 4, 1938 in Wellington, he was the son of the late Sydney and Byrdie (nee Johnson) Grissinger. Lee spent most of his life in Wellington except for a short stint in Florida during grade school.

A 1957 graduate of Wellington High...

Dec 22, 2025

Caroline A. O’Brien, 85, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at Gaymont Nursing Center. Caroline was born on August 26, 1940, to the late Carl J. and Bernadine M. (McEnroe) Nickoli.

Caroline was a lifelong resident of Norwalk. A member of the St. Paul High School Class of 1958, she graduated as valedictorian. She later married the love...

Dec 21, 2025

Linda A. Fries (O’Dell), 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away suddenly in Cranberry Township, PA, on December 21, 2025, after a long and courageous seven-year battle with kidney disease. She was the cherished oldest daughter of the late Lyle F. and Lois O’Dell.

A proud 1965 graduate of Norwalk St. Paul, Linda retired from her work as a caring bus driver...

Dec 20, 2025

Edna M. Baker, 103, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Laurels Nursing Home in New London, Ohio.  Services for Edna will be held with family on Saturday, December 27, 2025 beginning at 11 a.m. at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Collins Cemetery.  

Dec 19, 2025

Lois B. Tackett, 84, of Greenwich, Ohio, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 19, 2025, after a medical emergency at University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland. She was born on August 14, 1941, in McDowell, Kentucky, to the late Charlie and Pricey (Jones) Newsome.

Lois was the last of 6 children to pass on in the Newsome family. She enjoyed gardening,...

Dec 17, 2025

Joan E. (Welfle) McFadden, 71, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, after a lengthy, 10 year battle with cancer. She was born on June 22, 1954, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Harold and Joan (Baltes) Welfle, and was a 1972 Norwalk High School graduate.

Joan loved being outside, especially when she was near water, at the...

Dec 15, 2025

Dean Harris, 69, of Ashland, Ohio died on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Crystal Care Nursing Home. Dean was born in New London, Ohio to Alice and Virgil Harris. He was the second born of a set of fraternal twin boys’ with Brother Dale.

Dean was a resident of New London, graduating from New London High School/EHOVE Career Center in 1975....

Dec 15, 2025

Michael R. Ailer, 69, of Nova, died on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. He was born on February 18, 1956, in Ashland, the son of the late Alpha and Ruthie (Kiser) Ailer.

Michael was a 1974 graduate of Hillsdale High School. He proudly served in the US Navy during Vietnam. Following his time in the...

Dec 14, 2025

Sandra L. Johnson, 77, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born on September 25, 1948 in Norwalk, OH.

A lifelong resident of the area, Sandra was a graduate of Norwalk High School. She dedicated more than 30 years to customer service, working at various retail establishments where she was known for her...

Dec 13, 2025

Darrell Hale, 65, of Ashland died Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 23, 1960, in Gunlock, KY to the late Edna (Shepherd) and Glenn Hale. Darrell was a graduate of South Central High School, Class of 1978 and retired from Norwalk Furniture. He enjoyed being outdoors where in his earlier years he would fish and...

Dec 12, 2025

Timothy H. Rose, 64, of Fitchville, passed away on December 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 24, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio to Jeanne Rodriguez and the late Harold E. Rose Jr.

Timothy grew up in both Sandusky and Huron and graduated from Huron High School with the class of 1979. He...

Dec 11, 2025

Deanna M. Scott, 74, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Willows at Willard. She was born on April 2, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Raymond W. and Barbara J. (Bombard) Scott and graduated from Roseville High School.

After Detroit, Deanna lived in several other places but most notably was Charlottesville, Virginia, where...

Dec 10, 2025

Joseph Carmen Danesi, 68, of Wellington died on December 10, 2025, at Autumn Aegis in Lorain following a short illness. He was born on February 20, 1957, and was part of the Wellington community for most of his life.   Joe was a member of the Wellington VFW chapter, a graduate of the Lorain County JVS, and worked alongside his...

Dec 8, 2025

Lisa Marie Biggins, age 60, of Norwalk, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born October 30, 1965 in Martin, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Julis and Ida B. (Bryant) Hall. Lisa was a 1983 graduate of New London High School and earned a bachelor's of education with comprehensive science certification from Bowling Green...

Dec 6, 2025

Our dear mother and grandmother, Donna Grace Kimmich, 95, of Wellington, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital after a brief illness. Born on January 24, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Nelson E. and Virginia M. (nee Holly) Smith. Donna graduated from Lakewood High School, Class of January...

Dec 5, 2025

Lesley P. Cochran, 80, passed away on Friday, December 5 in Indiana. Born on September 11, 1945, in Romeford, England, Lesley was the daughter of Paul S. and Vera R. (Beavan) Baker. She resided in Norwalk for 20 years and then Mansfield for 14 years before settling in Sweetser, Indiana. She graduated with the Norwalk High School Class of...

Dec 5, 2025

Glessie Slone, 86, of Mansfield died Friday, December 5, 2025 at Avalon Senior Living, Indianapolis, IN.  She was born August 9, 1939 in Hippo, KY to the late Myrtle (Reed) and Harles Vanderpool.  Mrs. Slone moved to Shiloh, OH as a child, then on to Greenwich during her grade school years. She was a graduate of Greenwich High School...