Obituaries

Dec 3, 2025

Jerrod David Howe (Jerry), 59, passed away on December 3, 2025, in Nevada, as the result of a tragic traffic accident. He made his home most recently in Winter Haven, Florida, and spent much of his life in Wellington, Ohio, and Acworth, Georgia.

Jerry was born on November 7, 1966, in Oberlin, Ohio. He was a 1985 graduate of Black River...

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...

Dec 4, 2025

Michael Scott Kroumholtz, 79, lifelong resident of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 4, 2025.  He was born on July 5, 1946, to the late Doris Elizabeth (Bachtal) Kroumholtz and Fredrick Charles (Kroumholtz) Seagren.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Betty Jean (Damron) Kroumholtz of Greenwich; daughters, Jeannie Neeley...

Dec 4, 2025

Lisa R. (Hulliberger) Shirley, 58, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her home after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 11, 1967, in Lansing, Michigan to Nina Kovesdi and the late Alan Hulliberger. Lisa was a 1986 Edison High School graduate. She also attended The Ohio State...

Dec 4, 2025

Victoria L. Osterland, age 66, of New London died on Thursday, December 04, 2025 at Fisher Titus Medical Center. Born May 18, 1959, she was the daughter of Doris L. (nee Bursley) Bickley Myers and Thomas M. Bickley.

A creative spirit, Victoria enjoyed hands on projects including crocheting and was an artisan quilter. She also enjoyed canning...

Dec 2, 2025

Helen Celita Kirk Wiggs passed away peacefuly at home on December 2, 2025, at the age of 97.  Helen was born in Summerville, TX, on September 19, 1928, to Herbert and Rosa Kirk.  Helen spent her early years in Teas and California before making Wellington, Ohio, her lifelong home alongside her beloved husband, Louis Fairfax Wiggs (1913- 1995).

Nov 30, 2025

Robert Allen "Bobby"  DePottey Sr., age 53, of Plymouth passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. He was born on November 26, 1972 in Fremont. As a delivery driver for Bruno's, he was known and loved by all that he met.

A true outdoorsman, Bobby loved camping, fishing, arrowhead hunting,...

Nov 29, 2025

Norma Gladys McConnell, 82, of New London, died Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Doverwood Rehab Center, Westchester OH.  She was born February 14, 1943, in New London to the late Lillian (Spencer) and Verl Cotter.  Norma was a graduate of New London High School, Class of 1961. Over the years, Norma worked at Kent Sporting Goods, New London Hospital,...

Nov 26, 2025

Susan Aline Eaton, 59, of Wellington, died Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at home. Born on February 13, 1966 in Oberlin, she was the daughter of Faye (nee Dennison) and the late Russell Eaton. Susan was a 1984 graduate of Wellington High School and a resident of Wellington.

After high School, Susan attended and graduated from Heidelberg University,...

Nov 26, 2025

Tami L. Nightengale, 58, of New London passed away on November 26, 2025 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. She was born on April 9, 1967 to the late Jack and Phyllis (Sue) Brock.

Tami graduated from New London High School in 1986. She deeply loved her family and was known for her compassionate heart. Over the years, she...

Nov 26, 2025

Steven Ray Hicks of Clyde, OH (formerly of Greenwich and North Fairfield), born June 28, 1969, to Johnnie and Cora Hicks in Willard OH, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Steve was a 1987 graduate of South Central High School/EHOVE where he excelled in football and baseball. He was...

Nov 25, 2025

James Warren Althaus, Jr., 66, of Wellington, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at home. Born on November 11, 1959, he was the son of Karen (nee Buckley) and the late James W. Althaus Sr. James was a 1977 graduate of Wellington High School and a lifelong resident of Wellington.

James was currently working as a mechanical engineer...