Obituaries

Jan 28, 2020

Harold E. McKinney (78) of New London died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the Laurels of New London.  He was born October 8, 1941 in Webbville, KY to the late Maxine (Roberts) and Lovell McKinney.  He was a machinist and tool maker at Invacare in Elyria until retiring.  He enjoyed the outdoors including hunting, fishing and farm tractor pulls. ...

Jan 27, 2020

Rodney E. Burley Sr., 79, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2020 at Gaymont Nursing Home.  He was born on April 29, 1940 in Milan, Ohio to the late Donald S. and Hazel E. (Pickthorne) Burley.

Rodney served his country as part of the United States Army where he was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC...

Jan 27, 2020

David Jones, 72, of Ashland, died Monday, January 27 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ashland. Born on May 9, 1947 in Somerville, SC. David was raised by his mother, Betty Smith and lived most of his life in Ohio.

David was a 1966 graduate of Wellington High School. Following graduation, he served his country in the...

Jan 26, 2020

Virginia "Ginnie" B. Burt, 85, of New London died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, January 26, 2020.  Ginnie was born December 23, 1934, in Milford, Michigan.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Ruggles.  Ginnie is survived by her daughters and their families; Laurie Jones and Lynette Phillips.  There will...

Jan 24, 2020

Joan Marie (Stradtman) Perry, 76, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.  She was born on December 23, 1943 in Sandusky to the late John Karl and Lydia (Meinen) Stradtman.

Joan is a child of God who enjoyed walking, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.  She retired...

Jan 24, 2020

Margaret Florence Jones (nee Sopko), 100, of Wellington, died on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Elm's Retirement Village. Born on January 2, 1920 in McDonald, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (nee Redman) Sopko. Margaret grew up in Finleyville, PA and lived in PA most of her life before moving to Wellington in...

Jan 23, 2020

James Craig Wylie, 76, of Wellington, died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at home. Born on April 15, 1943 in Mercer Co. PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Leora (nee Craig) Wylie. James grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Ohio as an adult.

James served in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Jan 22, 2020

George Hermann Rhodes, 58, of Wellington, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in Amman Jordan. Born on January 2, 1962 in Berlin Germany, he was the son of the late Robert and Siglinda Rhodes. George grew up in Columbus where he graduated from high school and then went into the United States Air Force.

After his time in...

Jan 22, 2020

Nicole "Niki" James Fertig, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2020, at the age of 30.  She was born on October 31, 1989 in Norwalk to James (Michelle) Fertig and Missy (Jon Sugaski) Estep.  Niki attended Norwalk High School and EHOVE where she took courses to be an STNA.

Niki will be remembered for...

Jan 21, 2020

Norma E. Sawyer, 84, of New London died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio.  She was born on February 6, 1935, the daughter of the late Dorothy (Taber) and Weston Lant.

Norma is survived by her husband Tom of 54 years; daughters Hiedi Rice and Jennifer Carter; grandchildren, Channon, Justin, Chelsea, Kaleb,...

Jan 21, 2020

Stephanie Ann Smith, 77 of Norwalk, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born on January 15, 1943, to the late S. Henry and Maude (Eaton) Smith in Norwalk, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident.

Stephanie graduated from Norwalk High School in 1961 and earned...

Jan 21, 2020

Ronald W. Dalton, 67, of Olena died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his home.  Ronald was born on December 4, 1952 in Norwalk, the son of Beatrice (Manahan) Kooken and William Dalton.  He was a lifelong resident of Olena.

Ronald was employed as a paramedic with North Central EMS.  He was also well known for his...

Jan 20, 2020

Coleen E. Puckett, 82, of Wellington, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Elm's Retirement Village. Born on December 7, 1937 in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (nee Johnson) Benear. Coleen grew up in New London and moved to Wellington in 1963.

Coleen worked for a time at Forest City and...

Jan 17, 2020

Dennis Gordon Stower, 70, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.  He was born on January 21, 1949 in Norwalk to the late Robert C. and Mildred (Sweet) Stower.  Dennis was a 1967 Norwalk High School graduate and had attended Toledo University before joining the U.S. Army Reserves.

Jan 17, 2020

Lowell D. Dunlap, 76, of New London passes away Friday, January 17, 2020 in Norwalk after a lengthy illness.   He was born December 28, 1943 in New London, son of the late Harmon J. and Alfreda (Terwilliger) Dunlap.    Lowell was a 1962 graduate of New London High School.   He married the love of his life, Linda Sue (Beam) Dunlap...

Jan 16, 2020

Mary Ellen Gardner, 88, of Wellington, died Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born in South Woodbury, Ohio on November 24, 1931 and moved to Wellington at a young age. Mary graduated from Wellington High School.

She retired from Columbia Gas. Mary also worked as a Librarian at the Herrick Memorial Library. She was a past president...

Jan 15, 2020

Deanna Kay Bowling, 39, of New London, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side.  A lifelong resident of New London, she was born on October 6, 1980, the daughter of Dee and Rita (Oney) Bowling.

Deanna was passionate about country music and was a tremendous fan of Scotty McCreery.  Some...

Jan 12, 2020

Robert A. "Bob" Perkins, 75, of Norwalk, died on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.  He was born on November 22, 1944 in Shelby to the late Clifford and Mary (Horning) Perkins.  He graduated from Mansfield Sr. High School in 1963.

Bob was a wonderful father, husband and "Papa" who cherished his...

Jan 12, 2020

Henry "Hank" J. Benoit (75) of Norwalk, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio.  Henry was born January 4, 1945 in Hartford, CT to the late Shirley (Sturgeon) and Wallace Holden.  Mr. Benoit retired from General Motors after 38 years.  He was a member of Local 913 UAW and the Norwalk Eagles.   Henry...

Jan 11, 2020

Bettie Elizabeth Howard, 92, of Wellington, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at her home.  Born on September 1, 1927, to the late Eddie and Minnie Ivory (nee Rucker) Gunther, Bettie lived most of her life in Wellington and was raised by her grandparents, Adolphus and Ida Rucker.

She retired from Cleveland City Steele in the 1970s. Above...