Raymond "Ray" G. Gannett
Jun 14, 2026
Raymond “Ray” G. Gannett, 75, of New London, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 28, 1950, in Willard, Ohio, to the late George and Janice (Coy) Gannett.
Ray attended Cloverleaf High School, graduating in 1969. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army alongside several of his...
Joan M. Curtis
Jun 13, 2026
Joan May Curtis (née Preston), 86, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at Concord Reserve.
Joan was born in Wellington, Ohio, to the late Lyle and Beatrice (née Devereaux) Preston. She is lovingly remembered by her children, David Curtis, the late Linda Curtis-Wooten, and Robin (Greg) Lucak; her grandchildren, Michelle (Alex), Molly (Devin), Megan (Alexandra), Haley, and Nicholas; and her...
Larry David Becker Jr.
Jun 12, 2026
Larry D. Becker Jr., 63, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake after a year long illness. He was born on March 30, 1963, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Bonnie and Larry Becker Sr. Larry graduated from Toledo Whitmer High School.
A simple man, Larry loved muscle cars, especially Ford Mustangs and Dodge Challengers, classic...
Loretta Y. "Rita" Helman
Jun 12, 2026
Loretta Y. “Rita” Helman, 83, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, at Keystone Pointe Nursing Home in LaGrange. She was born on February 14, 1943, to the late Zimmery and Margaret (York) Reed.
Family was everything to Rita, she lived for them and especially cherished time spent with her grandchildren. She also loved her animals and thrift...
Aaron Hugh Arnold
Jun 9, 2026
Aaron Arnold, 38, of Chapmanville, WV, and formerly of Norwalk, Plymouth, and Berlin Heights, Ohio, died unexpectedly on June 9, 2026, at Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 24, 1987, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Laurence and Deborah (Silcox) Arnold. Aaron graduated from Edison High School and had taken college classes since graduation.
A former Cub Scout, Aaron genuinely...
Jacklyn Kay Barnes
Jun 8, 2026
Jacklyn Kay Barnes, 38, of Wellington, died Monday, June 8, 2026, at home. Born on January 24, 1988, in Lima, she was the daughter of Shannan (nee McVicker) Starr and Dale Starr. Jacklyn grew up in Greenville, briefly living in Texas, and was a 2007 graduate of Greenville High School.
A lover of the outdoors, Jacklyn enjoyed spending time in nature,...
Adam B. Leid
Jun 7, 2026
Adam B. Leid, age 84 years and 7 months, of Greenwich, OH, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026.
Adam was born on Nov. 7, 1941, in Ephrata, PA, to the late Norman W. Leid and Anna (Burkholder) Leid. He was a dairy farmer until his retirement. He was a member of the Groffdale Old Order Mennonite Church. Adam was preceded...
Harold Lee Norton
Jun 4, 2026
Harold Lee Norton, of Wellington, passed away on June 4, 2026, at Mercy Lorain Hospital at the age of 86. He was a lifelong resident of Wellington, except for his Military Service. He proudly served his country in both the Army and Army Reserves. He was born on July 23, 1939, to the late Harold and Dorothy (Shipman) Norton.
Harold graduated...
Margaret I. Annarumo
Jun 3, 2026
Margaret I. Annarumo July 28, 1957 – June 3, 2026 Margaret Annarumo, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at the age of 68. Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Annarumo; her parents, Irene and Paul Colyer; and her brother, Roger Colyer. She is survived by her daughters, Amy...
Richard "Rick" Witmer
Jun 2, 2026
Richard “Rick” Witmer, 68, of Ashland, passed away on June 2, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Rick was born on February 24, 1958, in Ashland, Ohio, to the late Richard “Dick” and Edna (Watson) Witmer.
A graduate of Ashland High School, Rick developed his welding skills through the former Ashland County–West Holmes Career Center while still in school. He proudly served...
William J. Stumpf
Jun 1, 2026
William “Bill” J. Stumpf, 65, of Norwalk, passed away on June 1, 2026, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born on April 14, 1961, to the late Charles Frederick Stumpf Sr. and Jane (Knoll) Stumpf.
A lifelong resident of the area, Bill grew up in New London and graduated from both New London High School and EHOVE Career Center in 1979....
Hilda Sue Black
May 31, 2026
Hilda Sue Black, 84, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at home. She was born on May 17, 1942, in Cullman, Alabama to the late William and Alma (Walker) Parker. She attended Akron Central High School and married her high school sweetheart Jimmie Keith Black in 1959.
They lived in Elyria, Ohio for 8 years, with their...
Patricia Ann Miller
May 31, 2026
Patricia Ann Miller, 81, of North Fairfield, died Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Bellevue Care Center, under the care of Stein Hospice. Born on June 29, 1944, in Bellevue, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Anna (nee Metz) Jamison.Patrica grew up in Bellevue and graduated from Bellevue High School. She later moved to New London and...
Clarence Edward Smith
May 28, 2026
Clarence Edward Smith, 89, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 13, 1937, in Norwalk, to the late Leonard J. and Agnes M. (Conney) Smith.
A lifelong resident of the area, Clarence graduated from St. Paul High School in 1955. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States...
Roberta (Bobbi) Ronk
May 28, 2026
Roberta (Bobbi) June Ronk, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on May 28, 2026. She was born on February 5, 1939, in Greenwich, Ohio, to the late Brittanna “Brittie” (Westbrook) Jacobs and Richard Rheinbolt.
A longtime resident of Greenwich, Ohio, she attended Greenwich High School. While attending school, Bobbi worked at Simmons Drug Store in her hometown. She later worked at...
Vickie L. Beatty
May 26, 2026
Vickie Lynn Beatty, age 66, of Norwalk, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on May 26, 2026, after enduring a long and difficult illness with strength and grace. She was born on May 10, 1960, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Clifford and Sally (Reeves) Smith. Vickie graduated from Norwalk High School in 1978.
Vickie was a caring and compassionate woman whose...
Dennis A. Nance
May 26, 2026
Dennis A. Nance, 67, of Wellington, passed away on May 26, 2026, after losing his hard-fought battle to cancer. Dennis was born to Orville and Edith Nance and was a graduate of Wellington High School, Class of 1977. Dennis was a life long resident of Wellington and spent much of his life surrounded by family, friends, and the community he...
Linda Marie Hamilton
May 26, 2026
Linda Marie Hamilton of New London went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. Linda graduated from New London High School in 1977 and was a longtime employee of Thomas Creative Apparel in New London. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events, taking vacations to Myrtle...
Violet M. "Vi" Arnold
May 25, 2026
Violet M. “Vi” Arnold, 96, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at Cleveland MetroHealth Hospital. She was born on May 1, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Archie and Clara (Minshull) Welch. Violet was a graduate from York High School, where she was a straight “A” student; and cheerleader.
She worked with Dr. Blackwood and Dr....
Joseph W. Carney
May 25, 2026
Joseph W. Carney, of North Fairfield, OH, went home to be with the Lord, on May 25, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 19, 1955, in Willard Ohio to Joseph and Mary (Androsac) Carney. He graduated from Willard Hs and Pioneer in 1974. He worked at MTD in Willard.
Joe enjoyed spending his time mowing his yard, watching...
