John “Jack” G. Rospert, 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 30, 1944, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Myron and Pauline (Hosang) Rospert and was a 1963 graduate of Norwalk St. Paul Catholic High School.  Jack was proud of his faith and his family.  He was involved with “Right to Life” and several mission trips.  A longtime member...

Shirley Ann Kelsey, 85, of Huntington Township, died Monday, September 25, 2023 at the Elms Retirement Village. Born on May 27, 1938 in Bethesda, she was the daughter of the late Herman Wilfred and Gail Ann (nee Wharton) Moore. Shirley was a 1956 graduate of Spencer High School.   Shirley worked for Family Cleaners in Wellington. She was a skilled homemaker and enjoyed gardening and canning. Shirley also enjoyed babysitting for family, traveling with her husband, and hosting...

Janis I. (McDonald) Smith, 74, of Willard, Ohio, died on Friday night, September 22, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, Ohio.  She was born on December 9. 1948, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Robert and Arlene (Reynolds) McDonald and attended Norwalk High School.  A lifelong area resident, Janis was a people-person, who loved spending time with her family and friends, and appreciated a good cold beer.  She enjoyed traveling, her golf cart, pontoon boat rides,...

Robert E. “Andy” Anderson, 85, of New London died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at University Hospital, Cleveland.  He was born December 7, 1937, in Wellington to the late Pauline (Kolbe) and Earl Anderson.  Robert was a 1958 graduate of Wellington High School and served in the US Army.  He worked at Forest City Technologies for over 30 years.  He was a member of the Wellington Eagles and American Legion.  Although Robert did not play baseball, he was a...

Robert “Bob” Windnagle, 83, of Norwalk, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Continuing Health Care in Milan. Born on January 20, 1940 in Sandusky, he was the son of the late Ernest P. and Helen (nee Lamb) Windnagle. Bob proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Following his time in the Army, Bob worked on freighters on Lake Erie, then repairing boats before taking a job with Janesville. He retired in 2006 after 20 years. In life, Bob was most...

Donna Hile Midkiff, 90, of Norwalk, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Born on February 18, 1933 in Orrville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Ethel Douglas. Donna is survived by her children, Doug (Sharon) Hile, of Avondale, AZ, Laura (Mike) Mack, of Ashland, John (Roxanna) Hile, of Bon Air, VA, Becky (Perry) Wilson, of Milan, David (Sarabeth) Hile, of Evans, Ga; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 5 step-children and their...

Wilbur Gordon Browand, 98, of Brighton, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. Born on May 3, 1925, in Lodi, he was the son of the late Wilford and Grace (nee Breyley) Browand. Wilbur was a 1943 graduate of Penfield High School and lived in the Wellington area most of his life. Wilbur worked as a Farmer and drove semis for Bendix Corporation, retiring in 1982. He and his wife Joyce were active members of Brighton United Methodist Church, especially with the...

Eleanor C. Erickson, 100, of New London, died on Sunday, September 17, 2023.  She was born on December 17, 1922, in Galion, Ohio.  Eleanor was the daughter of the late Calvin and Emma (Bruck) Cronenwett.  She was a graduate of Galion High School.  She married James E. Erickson on October 1, 1944; they moved to New London in 1945.  Eleanor retired from Firelands Electric Co-Op after 25 years of service.  She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Janet E. (Howard) Lindenau, 73, of New London, Ohio, died on Sunday morning, September 17, 2023.  She was born on January 12, 1950, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Miles and Cynthia (Whitaker) Howard.  A funeral Mass is planned for Friday, September 22, 2023, beginning at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in New London, Ohio, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.  Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.eastmanfuneralhome.com

Floyd William (Bill) Gullett Jr., 90, of Grafton, OH, passed away on September 16, 2023, after a struggle with dementia. Bill, born to Pauline (Bassett) and Floyd William Gullett Sr., was a welder, machine operator and mechanic. He was a proud Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War at Fort Benning in Georgia. Bill worked for many years as a bus mechanic at Midview Schools and as the maintenance supervisor for Columbia Schools.  Animals were always a huge part of...