Obituaries

Dec 12, 2020

Oliver Bigelow, of Wellington, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at University Hospital in Elyria. A son of the late Homer and Elsie (nee Schumacher) Bigelow, Oliver was born in Akron on November 24, 1930, and was proud to have just celebrated his 90th birthday.  He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1949 alongside his high school sweetheart and soon...

Dec 12, 2020

Dorothy L. Jackson, 90, a resident of New London for over 70 years, died at her home Saturday, December 12 surrounded by family, and in the care of SouthernCare Hospice of Milan. Her death was a direct result of the Covid 19 Virus.  Born in Ostrander, Ohio on December 1, 1930, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Riley...

Dec 11, 2020

Destini L. Shaffer, 18, of Greenwich, Ohio died at home on Friday, December 11, 2020.  She was born on October 2, 2002 in Akron, Ohio.  Destini is the daughter of Darrell Shaffer Jr. of Mingo Junction.

Destini had attended New London High School where she enjoyed being a part of the choir.  She enjoyed art and music,...

Dec 11, 2020

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Michael Lee Randleman, 73, of New London, died Friday, December 11, 2020 at his home.  He was born May 19, 1947 in New London, son of the late Luther James and Emma Helen (Howard) Randleman.  He was a 1966 graduate of New London High School where he excelled in track, baseball and football.   ...

Dec 11, 2020

Terry G. Stevens Sr., 50, of Wellington, died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Medina Hospital. Born in Williamson, WV on December 22, 1969, he was the son of Natoma (nee Hatfield) Hahn and Michael Stevens. He spent most of his life in Brunswick and recently moved to Huntington.

Terry worked for Scherba Industries for 21 years...

Dec 11, 2020

Rosemary Norma Hardy passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage Tennessee following a short illness. Born in Oberlin, Ohio to Norman and Gertrude Burke, she was a graduate of Oberlin High School and Oberlin Business College.

Her adult life was spent in Wellington raising her five children while holding different positions...

Dec 11, 2020

Philip M. Bursley, 94, of New London, died Friday, December 11, 2020 in Sandusky, under the care of Stein Hospice. Born on July 27, 1926, in Elyria, he was the son of the late Dennis Sr. and Pearl (nee Johnson) Bursley. Philip was a lifelong resident of Clarksfield and a 1944 graduate of New London High School.

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Dec 10, 2020

Denver S. Moore, 74, of New London, Ohio died on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk.  He was born on February 7, 1946 in Harrisville, WV, the son of the late Lafe and Laura (Cunningham) Jenkins.

Denver grew up in Millersburg, Ohio, spent several years in the Massillon area before moving to...

Dec 9, 2020

Michael "Mike" L. Gilbert, 69, of Milan, Ohio, passed away on December 9, 2020. He was born on February 24, 1951 to the late Beverly (Grover) and Wendell Gilbert.

Mike was part of the first class at Edison, graduating from the high school in 1969. After graduation, he worked for several companies including Davis Besse Nuclear Power...

Dec 9, 2020

Danny Joe Phillips, 78, of Wellington, died at his residence on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. He was born in Buchtel, Ohio to the late Cecil and Vesper (nee Pargeon) Phillips on March 19, 1942. He moved to Wellington in 1976.

Danny proudly served in the US Air Force as a sergeant and traveled all over the world....

Dec 8, 2020

José Luis García Hernández, de 58 años, de Norwalk murió el 8 de diciembre de 2020 en el Centro Médico Fisher Titus después de complicaciones de COVID-19. Nació el 15 de junio de 1962 en San Felipe Orizatlán, Hidalgo, México.  José creció en México y vivió en su estado natal hasta la edad de 18 años, cuando llegó a...

Dec 7, 2020

Joanne Cerilli, 86, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center. She was born on April 2, 1934 to the late Lavinia (Bernola) and August Tomei.

She was a member at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church in Norwalk, Ohio. Joanne enjoyed reading the newspaper, looking at magazines,...

Dec 6, 2020

Sidney Brian Meagrow, 64, of Milan, Ohio died on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at home after quietly and courageously battling lung cancer.  He was born on January 2, 1956 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Norma (Dailey) and Paul Jr. Meagrow.  Brian grew up in Avery, Norwalk and Milan, Ohio, graduating from Norwalk High School in 1975, where he...

Dec 6, 2020

Thomas Edward McCoppin, Sr., 88, of New London, passed away December 6, 2020 at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.   He was born June 4, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late James and Ruth (Davidson) McCoppin.   Tom grew up in New Martinsburg, Ohio.   Moved to Michigan for a time and has lived in New London for the past...

Dec 5, 2020

David H. Shoemaker, 56, of Norwalk, Ohio died peacefully on December 5, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Dave was a friendly face in Norwalk, Ohio, with his wave, smile, and frequent "hellos" from his porch, where he enjoyed sitting, and watching the world go by.

David is survived by his children, Tim, Yvette, Steph and Shane;...

Dec 5, 2020

Patrick Steven Patterson, 35, of Spencer, died Saturday, December 5, 2020. born on September 25, 1985 in Suffolk VA, he was the son of Kimberly Carpenter-Oliver and the late John Oliver. Patrick grew up in Vermilion and Amherst and was a graduate of Amherst High School.

Patrick was attending Ohio Technical College. He was a life member...

Dec 5, 2020

Norman R. Chandler, 68, of Fitchville, Ohio died on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Marion General Hospital.  He was born on June 7, 1952 in Norwalk, Ohio, the son of Vivian (Wells) and Elmer Chandler.

Norman was a 1971 graduate of New London High School.  He studied welding at Ehove, however farming was his life.  A member...

Dec 5, 2020

Mary Rose Widman passed peacefully Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria, Ohio at age 93 years young.

Mary Rose was born on March 1, 1927 in Norwalk, Ohio to James Henry and Mary Margaret (Eline) Cooper.  She married her husband, George Widman, June 14, 1952 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Norwalk and...

Dec 4, 2020

Sandra M. Long, 79, of Norwalk, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 4, 2020.  She was born on June 13, 1941 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Louis and Margaret (Leib) Gruhlke.

Sandy's positive outlook and upbeat attitude were enough to make anyone smile.  The light within her, and her love for...

Dec 3, 2020

Earl G. Bauer, 89, of Willard, Ohio passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 in his home. He was born on August 24, 1931 to the late Edith (Snyder) and Karl Bauer.

Earl was a lifelong resident of Willard. He served in the United States Air Force and worked as an electronic technician for NASA until his...