Obituaries

Feb 17, 2025

Jean Ann (Bores) Fisher, 78, of Norwalk, died Monday morning, February 17, 2025, surrounded by family at Gaymont Nursing Home.

A lifelong resident of Norwalk, she was born January 28, 1947, to Charlotte (Flood) and Norman Bores and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1965.  She was a tried-and-true St. Paul Flyer fan that never missed a...

Feb 16, 2025

Mary R. Krafczinski, 93, of Norwalk, OH died on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Gaymont Care Center, Norwalk.  Mary was born on March 3, 1931 in Ponca City, OK; the daughter of the late Cecil Bowman and Nellie (Spencer) Shelton.

Mary was a 1949 graduate of Berlin Heights High School.  She met her husband Donald in high...

Feb 16, 2025

Larry S. Stewart (58) of Greenwich died Sunday, February 16, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.  He was born May 17, 1966, in Flint, MI to the late Josephine (Johnson) and Herbert Stewart.  Larry attended Ehove and graduated from South Central High School, class of 1984.  Larry was a journeyman electrician working with his father...

Feb 14, 2025

Judy A. Doran (63) of North Fairfield died Friday, February 14, 2025 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  She was born June 3, 1961 in Tram, KY to the late Thelma (Kendrick) and Charles Edward Stewart.  Judy loved watching Kentucky Wildcat basketball and enjoyed listening to music, especially country, and 1960-70 soft rock.

Judy is survived by her...

Feb 14, 2025

Betty Lou Rucker (nee Knapp), age 92, of Wellington, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Keystone Pointe. On December 14, 1932, Betty was born in Elyria to the late Paul and Vivian (McDonald) Knapp. Betty grew up in Elyria and graduated from Elyria High School.

For 32 years, Betty worked as a Secretary for the...

Feb 13, 2025

It is with broken and sad hearts, that the family has written an obituary for their "ornery old Daddy, and Brother", Claude Mullins.

Claude was born, March 12, 1949, in Myra, KY.  He passed away February 13, 2025, in Elyria, OH.  Making his stay on Earth, 75 years and 11 months.  He was preceded in death by...

Feb 12, 2025

Kevin A. Archer (65) of Shiloh died Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  He was born July 2, 1959 in New London to the late Margaret (Carpenter) and Robert H Archer.  Kevin was employed at the former MTD, now Stanley Black and Decker in Willard for the past 20 years.  He was a motorcycle enthusiast,...

Feb 11, 2025

LOIS ANN FRIDENSTINE

Lois Veres Fridenstine passed on to her next life at Welcome Nursing Home February 11, 2025. She was the daughter of Andrew and Dorothy (nee Nuhn) Veres.

She was a 1966 graduate of Wellington High School.

Lois dedicated her life to helping people as a social worker and counselor. She...

Feb 11, 2025

Steven D. Helton, 70, of Norwalk, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  Steven was born on January 12, 1955, in New London, the son of Hubert and Marian (Collingwood) Helton.  Steven was a 1975 graduate of New London High School; shortly after graduation he moved to Norwalk.  He began working as a press...

Feb 10, 2025

Donna Louise Storrow, 62, of Wellington, died Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Elms Retirement Village. Born on July 13, 1962, in Oberlin, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Marvelle (nee Baker) Storrow. Donna was a 1980 graduate of Wellington High School.

Donna started her own cleaning business in 2006, she also was a...

Feb 9, 2025

Karen Lee (Shelley) Berry, 83, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born December 4, 1941, in Norwalk, to the late Max J. and Alma (Courtad) Shelley. She was a graduate of Norwalk St. Paul High School.

Karen was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend to many. She...

Feb 9, 2025

Theodore Anthony Bubsey, 89, of Sullivan, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Akron General Hospital. Born on March 18, 1935 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Bernard and Helen (nee Wisniewski) Bubsey. Theodore spent most of his life in Cleveland until moving to Sullivan 6 years ago.

A mechanic, Theodore retired from Metro Toyota...

Feb 8, 2025

Lonnie Wayne Freeman, of Wellington, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, under Hospice care in Medina. Born on February 1, 1958, in Sandusky, Wayne recently celebrated his 67th birthday.  He grew up in Huron, lived in Florida for a short time before settling in Wellington where he raised his family. On June 11,1977 he married the love of...

Feb 8, 2025

Lois J. Hicks, 81, of Greenwich, passed away on February 8, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. She was born on June 9, 1943, to the late Madison and Eva (Hale) Hicks.

Lois worked at Hillside Acres in Willard for 27 years and never missed one day of work. She loved to travel, especially to New Mexico, as...

Feb 7, 2025

Dorothy Theresa Lichoff, born March 28, 1937, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, compassion, and love that will forever resonate with those who knew her.

A devout Catholic, Dorothy lived her faith deeply and authentically, dedicating hours each day to prayer and attending church multiple times...

Feb 5, 2025

M. Eileen Davies passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025. She lived to be an amazing 103 years old.

Eileen was born on January 20, 1922, in Swansea South Wales, Great Britain. She was a veteran of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF). She moved to America after WWII and as a proud Welsh woman, loved to...

Feb 5, 2025

Vara Margaret (Kidd) Hamilton, age 97, of New London, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 14, 1927 in Honaker, Kentucky, to the late Ruben Mack and Phoeba Ann (Collins) Kidd, she would later relocate to New London where she would raise her family.

A beloved...

Feb 5, 2025

Annie Marie Colley, 69, of Wellington, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. Born on October 15, 1955 in Oberlin, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Juanita Hartman. Annie grew up in Oberlin and attended Oberlin High School.

Annie worked for First Choice Home Health Care as a home...

Feb 2, 2025

Paul Alden Hanson (PawPaw) was born on November 27, 1954, and passed away on February 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by family and showered with love in Norwalk, Ohio.

Paul was an avid wrestling fan, loved tinkering in his garage, gardening for his beautiful wife and playing cards.

He is survived by his wife...

Feb 1, 2025

Benjamin Franklin Jenkins, 66, of New London, died Saturday, February 1, 2025, under the care of Stein Hospice in Sandusky. Born on December 15, 1958 in Norwalk, he was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn (nee Knott) Jenkins. Benjamin lived most of his life in the New London area.

Following graduation, he enlisted and proudly...