Obituaries

Mar 22, 2025

Martin V. Hale (60), of Greenwich, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Martin was born on January 17, 1965, in Willard to the late Delmas and Geneveive (Bolen) Hale. He was a 1984 graduate of South Central and Ehove and was a lifelong resident of Greenwich, excluding the 8 years he lived in Fitchville.

He was...

Mar 21, 2025

Eva Harriet Lonsway, 78 years old, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away the morning of Friday, March 21, 2025.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Gregory Lonsway; her children, Tonda (Bob) Nichols, Monica (Tom Osborn) (Ward); step son, Brian (Gretchen) Lonsway; daughter in-law, Alicia Ward, a brother, Gary Greene; 6 grandchildren, Dustin Cole, Dakota Shepherd,...

Mar 20, 2025

Elden "Red" Eastman Sr. of Willard passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 21, 1933, in Willard to the late Leila (Newman) and Wayne Eastman. Red was a graduate of North Fairfield High School and honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a Deputy Sheriff...

Mar 20, 2025

Mark O. Paulin, Sr., 75, of Nova, died on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.  He was born August 3, 1949, in Raleigh, NC to the late Marguerite "Margie" (Pesta) and Frank Henry Paulin, Jr.  Mark, during his high school years attended Borromeo Seminary for 3 years, held an engineering degree from...

Mar 19, 2025

Rose Korona DeNardo, age 100, formerly of Masontown, Pa. died peacefully at the Norwalk Memorial Home, Norwalk, Ohio on March 19, 2025.

She was born on September 13, 1924, at Wynn, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Albert Korona and Antoninia Zawilinsky.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Mar 19, 2025

Rebecca Anne Franklin, beloved librarian, devoted wife, and cherished mother, joined her daughter Michelle in heaven on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Rebecca's passion for books extended beyond the shelves of the library where she worked for many years, touching the lives of countless readers with her warm smile. She was particularly fond of Stephen King novels, often...

Mar 18, 2025

Richard L. ("Rick") Klotz of Norwalk, Ohio died on March 18, 2025, of metastatic pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his son and wife, Eric and Amy Klotz of Nashville, and treasured grandson Zachary, as well as sisters Carol (Kevin) Seckel, Mary Frintner, and Janet Orwick. Rick was married to Judith Ann Pierce in 1967; Judy passed away in...

Mar 16, 2025

Ricki Ellen Spicer, 77, of Rochester, died Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness. Born on November 27, 1947 in Oberlin, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (nee Riebe) Ulm. Ricki was a 1965 graduate of New London High School and earned degrees from Ashland College.

Ricki was...

Mar 16, 2025

Helen I. Salyer, 88 of Willard, OH died on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Firelands Hospital in Sandusky.  She was born to the late James and Pearl (Parker) Blevins.  Mrs. Salyer was employed at several places during her lifetime, including Pioneer Balloon and Big Plus.  Her favorite was becoming a matron at the Willard Elementary School where she affectionately...

Mar 16, 2025

John Vernon Williams, 88, of Wellington, died Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Elms Retirement Village. Born on January 6, 1937, in Fairview, WV, he was the son of the late Lorne Paul and Lottie (nee Tennant) Williams. Following graduation, he joined and served in the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force, Vern worked as a...

Mar 15, 2025

Robert L. "Bob" Myers, 77 of New London, died Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Good Shepherd Home in Ashland. Born on June 11, 1947 in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Simon and Mildred "Betty" (nee Waite) Myers. Bob grew up in Spencer and was a 1965 graduate of Black River High School. He was drafted...

Mar 13, 2025

Janet L. Clemons, formerly of rural Willard, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 13, 2025, at Meadow Grove Transitional Care in Grove City, Ohio. She was 86 years old.

Janet was born December 17, 1938, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Max Lowell Freed and Rhea Irene (Forney) Freed Balthaser. During her early...

Mar 11, 2025

Catherine DeWalt was born in 1953 in New London, Ohio. She passed away on March 11, 2025, at a senior living facility in Sarasota, Florida. We know she is now in the loving arms of her savior. Her parents were John Forbes Staples and Ruth Louise Hickok.

She graduated from New London High School and worked for...

Mar 11, 2025

Joan H. Ackerman, 84, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. She was born on April 2, 1940, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Clayton and Helen (Bischoff) O'Dell. Joan was a 1958 Norwalk High School graduate.

She cherished time with her grandchildren, and enjoyed golf, bridge, playing cards and board games. Joan was...

Mar 10, 2025

Dena M. Gillenwater, 61, of New London, died on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Laurels of New London with her family by her side.  Dena was born on March 16, 1963, in Amherst, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Carol (Rosecrans) Gillenwater.  Dena grew up in Amherst before coming to New London.  She was a 1982...

Mar 10, 2025

Teresa A. Householder, 63, of Ashland, died Monday, March 10, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born on October 25, 1961 in New London, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Kathryn (nee Mundorff) Martin. Teresa attended New London Schools and was a graduate of Ashland High School.

Teresa worked various jobs in the...

Mar 8, 2025

Robyn L. Kelly, 61, of New London, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2025 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. She was born on September 7, 1963 to the late John Howard and Kathleen (Solomon) Mack in Uniontown, PA.

Robyn grew up in Ashland and was the youngest of seven children. She graduated...

Mar 7, 2025

Raymond Stanley Williams, 79, passed away peacefully at his son's home in Texas on March 7, 2025. Born on March 8, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio, to William Stanley Williams and Helen Leslie (Leach) Williams, Ray lived a full life, devoted to his family, church and work.

Ray grew up in Brooklyn, Ohio, enjoying the Boy Scouts as...

Mar 6, 2025

Heidi S. Salisbury (51) of New London went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her residence.  She was born August 6, 1973 in Wadsworth to Darlene (Gammell) and Bobby Shreve.  Heidi grew up in Rittman and graduated from Lorain JVS in Cosmetology and from Keystone Lagrange High School, Class of 1991.  She was a...

Mar 6, 2025

Lora M. Montgomery, 53, of Plymouth, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Willard. Born on May 14, 1971, to Gene and the late Carol (Mumau) Lee, Lora grew up in Willard and graduated from Norwalk High School.

A courageous survivor of Stage 4 throat cancer, Lora was a fierce advocate for her family,...