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Kevin “Lucky” Speicher

Kevin “Lucky” Speicher

Aug 24, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce Kevin “Lucky” Speicher, 51, of Clarksfield, Ohio, passed away August 22, 2026, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend, and so much more to the people whose lives he touched.

He was a wonderful husband, an amazing father, a softball coach, musician, and friend. He was the kind of person who could turn an ordinary evening...

Lois Rae Neel

Lois Rae Neel

Aug 24, 2026

Lois Rae (Fetterman) Neel, 93, died on August 24, 2026, at the home of her son Mike in Fitchville Township after an extended battle with dementia.

The daughter of Ray Clement and Dorothy (Hubler) Fetterman, Lois was born 19 Nov 1932 in Mansfield, Richland Co OH, she and her younger brother Doug moving to New London in 1943 after the death...

James McClellan Henry, Jr.

James McClellan Henry, Jr.

Aug 21, 2026

James McClellan Henry, Jr., of Wellington, passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 74. A son of the late Erma D. (nee Shamley) and James McClellan Henry, Sr., he was born in Zanesville on February 29, 1952.

James grew up in Lakewood and graduated from Lakewood High School. He joined the United States Army at age 17 and...

Mae Belle Greenwald

Mae Belle Greenwald

Aug 21, 2026

Mae Belle Greenwald, 91, of Wellington, passed away on August 21, 2026, at home under hospice care with her family by her side. Mae was born on April 7, 1935, in Kirksville, Missouri to the late Henry and Leona (Newcomer) Scott.

For many years, Mae operated as the vendor Belle’s Toys at Jamie’s Flea Market. She enjoyed creating handmade crafts, goose...

Mary Angela Moran Novotny

Mary Angela Moran Novotny

Aug 21, 2026

Mary Angela Moran Novotny, 83, of Wellington, died Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by family. Born on February 2, 1943, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Angela (nee Kearney) Moran. Mary grew up in Lakewood and was a 1961 graduate of St. Augustine Acadamy.

As a young woman, Mary worked at Elmwood...

Eunice Loraine Bardis

Eunice Loraine Bardis

Aug 20, 2026

Eunice Loraine Bardis, 86, of New London, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Born on November 23, 1939, in Flatwoods, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ethel (Gillespie) Westfall. Eunice lived in New London for most of her life and was a 1957 graduate of New London High School.

Eunice enjoyed...

Roger W. Brown

Roger W. Brown

Aug 18, 2026

Roger W. Brown, age 83, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Highbanks Care Center in Columbus, after years of suffering from Parkinsons. He was born on March 2, 1943, in Sussex, New Jersey, to the late Gordon and Margaret (Smith) Brown. Roger moved to Detroit for grade school, and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1961, where he met...

Timothy M. Kohlmeyer

Timothy M. Kohlmeyer

Aug 17, 2026

Timothy M. Kohlmeyer, age 66, a lifelong resident of Norwalk, Ohio, died unexpectedly naturally on August 17, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 18, 1959, in Norwalk, at Fisher-Titus, to the late Robert and Barbara (Clark) Kohlmeyer and graduated from Norwalk/EHOVE.

A talented welder, artist and fabricator, Tim could create and make just about anything. He had won...

Tim Williams

Tim Williams

Aug 17, 2026

Tim Williams, 49, of Greenwich, OH, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, August 17, 2026, due to a tragic traffic accident. He was born on December 15, 1976 in Sandusky, Ohio. Tim was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Norwalk/Ehove School, class of 1995. Tim was employed at Haynes Construction until he...

Dianne Lynn Clawson

Dianne Lynn Clawson

Aug 16, 2026

Dianne Lynn Clawson, 73, of Wellington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on July 15, 1953, in Akron, she was the beloved daughter of the late Quinten R. and Florence P. (nee Blower) Graham. Dianne grew up in Akron, graduated from Firestone High School in 1971, and went on to earn her degree...

Dixie L. Cline

Dixie L. Cline

Aug 16, 2026

Dixie L. Cline, 84, of Nova, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Dixie was born on October 15, 1941, in Ashland, Ohio, to the late James H. and Josephine (Nelson) Coffman. She was a 1959 graduate of Ashland High School.

Dixie retired from Hedstrom Corporation after more than 30 years of dedicated employment. She was also a member of Wiggle...

Edna Mae Williams

Edna Mae Williams

Aug 15, 2026

Edna Mae Williams, 96 year old resident of New London, passed into the arms of Jesus with family at her side on August 15, 2026.

Edna, who many knew as Mae or Mamaw, was the daughter of the late Willie and Laurie Hamilton. She was born on February 14, 1930 in Betsy Lane, KY. Mae was preceded in death by her...

Raymond J Steffanus

Raymond J Steffanus

Aug 9, 2026

Raymond J. Steffanus, 71, of Mansfield, Ohio, died on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the Stein Hospice Care Facility in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on July 8, 1955, in Norwalk, Ohio. He graduated from Wellington High School, the class of 1974.

Raymond is a former employee of Forrest City Technologies in Wellington. Most recently he worked on the grounds crew...

Robert Glenn Squires

Robert Glenn Squires

Aug 7, 2026

Robert G. Squires, age 91, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on August 7, 2026, at Admiral’s Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation in Huron, Ohio. He was born on May 26, 1935, in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Walter and Dorothy (Trescott) Squires.

A private ceremony is being held for Robert with family members. Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, Norwalk is honored to assist the family...

George R. Chill

George R. Chill

Aug 6, 2026

George R. Chill, age 69, most recently of Fremont, Ohio, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, after an illness at ProMedica Hospital in Fremont, Ohio. He was born on October 19, 1956, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Julian and Janice (Myers) Chill.

George loved spending time with his grandchildren, working on cars, and watching...

Russell A. Oney

Russell A. Oney

Aug 5, 2026

Russell A. Oney, 69, of New London, OH, died on August 5, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 26, 1956, in Willard, Ohio, the son of the late Betty (Fulton) and Kenneth M. Oney.

A 1975 graduate of South Central High School, Russell was employed by Conrail Railroad as a trackman, where he retired after 24 years. He...

Robin Ann Hopkins

Robin Ann Hopkins

Aug 4, 2026

Robin Ann (Burt) Hopkins, 72, of New London, OH died on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born on August 14, 1954 in Lodi, OH the daughter of James and Charlotte (Sigsbey) Burt.

She was a graduate of Firelands High School and during her youth she participated in the Lorain County 4-H program. She enjoyed showing...

Scott Asmus

Scott Asmus

Jul 31, 2026

Scott Asmus, born on November 7, 1963 and died on 7/31/2026 after a lengthy illness. Scott follows his sister, Teri Laich to the kingdom of God just 8 days after her passing. Scott was a man of many trades and strong skills, his favorite being carpentry. He was so proud of what he could build! Scott was always willing to...

Richard Dwayne "Rich" McNeely

Richard Dwayne "Rich" McNeely

Jul 31, 2026

Richard Dwayne McNeely, 73, of Wellington, died Friday, July 31, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Born on June 14, 1953, in Madison, WV, he was the son of the late Eugene and Marlene (nee Holton) McNeely. Rich, as he was known by most, moved to Elyria as a child and was a 1972 graduate of Elyria High School. He...

Larry R. Harker

Larry R. Harker

Jul 30, 2026

Larry R. Harker, 78, of Sullivan, died Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his residence. He was born June 27, 1948, in Lorain to the late Goldie (Morrison) and Robert Harker. Larry served in the US Navy and as an independent over-the-road truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and listening to classic rock music.

Larry is survived by 2 sons, Nick Harker...

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