Martha Marie (Woods) Barbor of Wellington died on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Elms in Wellington. Martha was born on February 19, 1922. A lifelong resident of the Wellington area she was a graduate of the Penfield High School class of 1940. After high school she attended Oberlin Business School and for several years worked as secretary for Ralph Purdy Superintendent of Wellington schools. Later in life Martha worked for her husband, Bill, as secretary at his Nationwide Insurance...

Gary “Froggy” Smith, 73, residing in Norwalk, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022, at the Norwalk Memorial Home.   Gray was born on August 11, 1949, in Willard, OH to the late Walter and Evelyn (Burkhart) Smith.   Gary was a graduate of Willard High School and OU Athens where he earned his master's degree and studied for his PhD. After graduating he would become a math teacher with Columbus City Schools and later became a math Professor at...

Valerie J. Tetrick, 55, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, Ohio.  She was born on April 30, 1967, to the late Ronald and Donna Mingus and was a graduate of New London High School.    Valerie absolutely adored her grandchildren and enjoyed being outdoors working in her flower beds.    In addition to her many cousins and several nieces and nephews, Valerie is survived by her daughter, Jeannie (William) Tetrick of...

Barbara J. Mann, 79, of Norwalk, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones, Tuesday, November 29, 2022.   Barb was born on June 3, 1943, in West Virginia. She had been a Norwalk resident since 1962. Barbara loved the Lord and her church family. May the Lord bless those she left behind.   Barb is survived by 4 children, Irene, Phyllis, Hope, and a son, Joe; sisters, Wanda, Mary, Millie, and Debbie; brother, Larry; granddaughter, Brandi; son-in-law, Bernie, and several...

Frederick “Fred” E. Gibson, 85, residing in Port Clinton and Fort Myers, Florida, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida.   Fred was born on September 6, 1937, in Clarksfield, OH, to the late Beryl and Ruth (Smith) Gibson.   Fred graduated from New London High School as a member of the 1954 class. He was a close friend and business partner of Bill Missler. They owned Missler-Gibson Contracting Corporation. Fred was a hard worker...

Dale V. Norton 73, of Elyria died Saturday, November 26, 2022.  He was born July 1, 1949, in Oberlin to the late Esther (Mull) and Herman Norton.  Dale enjoyed his childhood growing up on the family farm in Pittsfield. He graduated from Wellington High School, Class of 1967 then served in the US Marines during the Vietnam War until 1973 when he began working at Nordson Corporation until 2000. Dale was a member of the St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, where he enjoyed spending...

Dorothy L. Copsey, 92, of Greenwich, died on Saturday, November 26, 2022, while visiting family in Ludington, MI. Dorothy was born on November 30, 1929, in North Fairfield, she was the daughter of Elmer and Dora (Hinckley) Moffit. She was a 1947 graduate of New London High School and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Dorothy was a talented seamstress having worked for CE Ward, New London, Cresco Manufacturing, Ashland and Kent Sporting Goods, New London. She enjoyed sewing and...

James "Jim" Earl Bradley passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at his home.  He was born February 18, 1949, in Lackey, KY and was raised in Willard, Ohio.  Jim started his work career on the railroad setting ties, he eventually made his way into the construction field where he retired from Rural Lorain County Water Authority on 10/31/2007.    In his younger years, Jim loved to travel out West, visiting friends...

Ronald Allen Sprinkle, 84, of Rochester Township, died Friday, November 25, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.   Raised by the late Stanton and Marguerite (nee Ewell) Sprinkle, Ronald was born on February 26, 1938, in Cleveland and grew up in Huntington Township. With only 18 people in his graduating class, Ron attended Sullivan High School. While at school he met Janice, the two became high school sweethearts and were soon married.   A farmer, Ron also hauled milk for a...

Margaret “Marge” Ann Donahue, 84, residing in Huron, passed away Wednesday morning, November 23, 2022, at Concord Care Center in Sandusky.   Marge was born on July 12, 1938, in Toledo, OH, to the late Anthony and Martha (Gors) Acker.   Marge graduated from Sylvania High School and was employed at Sysco Guest Supply as an administrative assistant for 22 years. She was also the treasurer of the Ladies of the Lake Investment Club for 25 years.   Marge is survived...