Richard F. Schulte
Mar 19, 2026
Richard F. “Dick” Schulte, died on March 19, 2026 under hospice care at The Abbewood in Elyria. On December 15, 1942, Dick was born in Cleveland to the late Henry and Sarah Magdalene (Schumann) Schulte.
An OSU graduate, he was proud to be part of the OSU ROTC infantry and was commissioned from 1964-1970 in the United States Army.
Dick was an...
Cathy Lynn Mussell
Mar 28, 2026
Cathy Lynn Mussell, 75, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 27, 1950, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Kathrine (Bleile) Churchill and the late Melvin Churchill. Cathy was a 1969 Huron High School graduate.
She loved going to church, reading books, and playing games on her computer.
Cathy is survived by her...
Arthur "Dean" Bailey
Mar 28, 2026
Arthur "Dean" Bailey
December 16, 1927 – March 28, 2026
Arthur "Dean" Bailey, a cherished member of the New London community, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026 at the age of 98. Born in Ashland, Ohio, on December 16, 1927, to Donald "Vic" and Ellen "Irene" Balley, Dean was a man of honor, service, and dedication.
After graduating high school, Dean proudly...
Patricia Ann Morgan
Mar 28, 2026
Patricia Ann “Pat” Morgan, 78, of Wellington passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at home. Born on June 18, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Barney and Irene (nee Balogh) Nemeth. Pat was a lifelong resident of Lorain and attended Admiral King High School. Four years ago, she made her home in Wellington.
Caring for others was at...
Clara M. Willey
Mar 27, 2026
Clara M. Willey, 86, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at The Good Shepherd in Ashland. She was born on May 7, 1939, to the late John and Edna (Seville) Nebergall, and was the oldest of ten children.
Clara made her home in Greenwich for more than 50 years and was a graduate of Savannah High School. She...
Neil Joseph Chapin
Mar 26, 2026
Neil Joseph Chapin (08/03/1942-03/26/2026)
Neil went home to the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Neil worked for Jaco Manufacturing where he served as the manager of the company in addition to founding and operating Chapin Machine Works.
He was a long-time member of Bethany Lurtheran Church as well as a 4-H advisor for many years. Neil also enjoyed a variety...
David James Bring
Mar 25, 2026
David James Bring, of Wellington, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, surrounded by his family, one day shy of his 72 birthday. Born on March 26, 1954, in Elyria, he was the son of the late Clifford and Dorothy (nee Machovina) Bring. David grew up in North Ridgeville and graduated for North Ridgeville High School. He later moved to Elyria...
David Henry Liedorff
Mar 23, 2026
David Henry Liedorff, 84, of Wellington, passed away on March 23, 2026, at Mercy Lorain Hospital. Born in Huntington Township on March 3, 1942, David lived in the Lorain County area his entire life and graduated from Black River High School in 1961.
An HVAC specialist, David owned and operated Liedorff Heating and Plumbing and taught classes at the Lorain County...
Louis H. "Corky" Penfield Jr.
Mar 21, 2026
Louis Henry "Corky" Penfield Jr., age 86, of Sandusky and formerly of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born October 9, 1939, in Norwalk to the late Louis Henry and Madeline (Anderson) Penfield Sr., he graduated from Norwalk High School in 1957.
Louis worked as a delivery driver for Nickle’s Bread...
Loretta A. Messersmith
Mar 21, 2026
Loretta A. (Ward) Messersmith, 89, of Wellington, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026. She was born February 5, 1937, in Lagrange, Ohio, a daughter to Clarence and Dollie Ward.
She held many jobs and worked in the meat department at Brumfield Sparkle Market, was owner of Naylor Water Hauling, was a Wellington bus driver and UPS driver, and a Forest City...
Linda Lou Honoshofsky
Mar 21, 2026
Linda Lou Honoshofsky, 84, of Wellington, died Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Elms Retirement Home. Born on December 8, 1941, in Elyria, she was the daughter of the late Cleve and Mary (nee McKain) Benton. Linda grew up in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School.
Following graduation Linda moved to the Wellington area where she worked...
Kimberly Linn Crigger
Mar 18, 2026
Kimberly Linn Crigger, age 32, of Mansfield, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born November 1, 1993, in Norwalk, she spent the majority of her life in New London before moving to Mansfield as an adult.
Kim was a laid back spirit who enjoyed watching movies or television shows, and listening to music and dancing. She had a great sense of...
Barbara L. Young
Mar 18, 2026
Barbara L. Young, 96, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born January 16, 1930, in Ashland, Ohio, to the late Robert and Louise (Long) Beer.
Barbara was a graduate of Ashland High School and continued her education at the University of Missouri and The Ohio State University, where she was affiliated with...
Donald "Don" Howard Hilliker
Mar 17, 2026
Donald “Don” Howard Hilliker, 79, of Wellington, died Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Born on December 17, 1946, in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Howard and Frieda (nee Tudor) Hilliker. Don was a lifelong resident of Wellington and a 1964 graduate of Wellington High School. Following graduation, he attended Bowling Green State University...
Kathleen L. Shepherd
Mar 16, 2026
Kathleen L. Shepherd, 74, of North Fairfield, passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 24, 1951, in Willard, to the late Thor and Mary (Simmons) Sweeting.
A lifelong resident of North Fairfield, Kathleen graduated from South Central High School in 1969. She was a devoted member of North Fairfield United...
Patricia A. “Patty” Klepper-Hurt
Mar 15, 2026
Patricia A. “Patty” Klepper-Hurt, 44, of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Cleveland MetroHealth Hospital. She was born on July 10, 1981, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Thomas L. Klepper and the late Laura (Heald) Klepper.
Patty was a 2000 graduate of Edison High School. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Huron, Ohio.
Patty enjoyed...
Mark K. Ott
Mar 15, 2026
Mark K. Ott, 69, of Kipton, passed away at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Mark was born in Norwalk on December 6, 1956, to Arnold “Joe” and Martha Ott and grew up in New London, graduating with the New London High School Class of 1976.
Mark worked at Green Circle Growers in the maintenance department and...
Francis J. "Buff" Ott
Mar 14, 2026
Francis J. “Buff” Ott, 89, of North Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on March 14, 2026, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born on December 27, 1936, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Willard and Helen (Hay) Ott.
A truck driver by trade, Francis had worked for Schaffer Trucking and Dauch Concrete. He also farmed and enjoyed driving his tractor. Francis liked...
Kristin "Krissy" Elizabeth Anderson
Mar 14, 2026
Kristin “Krissy” Elizabeth Anderson, 35, went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2026. Born in Louisville, Kentucky to parents David and Sharon Anderson, she lived in Louisville for several years before moving to Westerville, OH. Krissy graduated from Westerville North High School in 2009. She worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail handler.
In her...
Jack Michael Bramhill
Mar 13, 2026
Jack M. Bramhill, 77, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 13, 1948, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Frank and Inez (Baker) Bramhill and was a 1966 graduate of Norwalk High School.
Jack was a proud United States Marine, and a Vietnam...
