Obituaries

Jul 17, 2025

Carol A. (Sprankle) Lescher, 87, of Amherst, Ohio, passed peacefully from this life to the next on Thursday evening, July 17, 2025, at The 1907 At Central School assisted living facility.  She was born on April 24, 1938, in Sandusky, Ohio, graduating from Huron High School in 1956.

Carol married Raymond L. "Red" Lescher on April 15,...

Jul 16, 2025

Robert Bryan "Bob" Richardson, 65, of Norwalk, died suddenly and very unexpectedly Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at home. He was born Dec. 29, 1959 in Sandusky, son of the now-deceased Quentin and Joyce N. (Speer) Richardson. Bob graduated from Perkins High School in 1978 and attended BGSU Firelands. He began his working career as a cook at Brown Derby...

Jul 15, 2025

James Earl Kilgore, age 79, of Wakeman died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born July 24, 1945 in Lorain to the late Clyde and Ruth (Hopkins) Kilgore.

James pursued several passions over his lifetime. James loved spending time with his family, hosting large cook outs and gatherings. He enjoyed...

Jul 13, 2025

Christine (Holzhauser) Braden (78) of Collins, Ohio, passed away in her home on July 13, 2025.

A pillar of strength and love in her family, she touched the lives of many with her unwavering warmth, caring and understanding. She was an active participant and member of St. Mary's Church of Wakeman for decades. She blessed those around...

Jul 13, 2025

William J. Pierce, 86, of Norwalk, Ohio, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 13, 2025.  He was born on May 21, 1939, in Athens County, Ohio, the son of the late Floyd and Wilma (Green) Pierce.  On December 18, 1971, he married Marilyn Netcher of Elmore, Ohio, and she survives.  They moved to Norwalk, Ohio, in 1973.

Jul 9, 2025

Ambrose O'Brien, 85, of Norwalk, passed away on July 9, 2025, at Gaymont Nursing Center. Ambrose was born on July 29, 1939, to the late Ambrose F. O'Brien Sr. and Ida J. (Hull) O'Brien.

Ambrose was a lifelong resident of Norwalk and started out as a farmer before working for Norwalk Furniture until his retirement in 1995....

Jul 7, 2025

David Craig Carmean, 65, of New London, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at his residence. He was born on November 17, 1959 in Findlay, Ohio to Silas and Jane (Lloyd) Carmean. He graduated from Ada High School in 1978.

Dave spent the majority of his career as a CMM Programmer in the manufacturing industry. Music...

Jul 6, 2025

Kailen Jean Wilson, age 27, of Greenwich left this earth to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her loving family. Born July 31, 1997, she graduated from New London High School in 2015. Kailen married her best friend, Clay Wilson, on August 29, 2020.

An adventurous spirit, Kailen loved...

Jul 6, 2025

On July 6, 2025, Verna Joan Coffey passed on to her Heavenly Home to be with God.  She was born on August 10, 1931, in Greenup County, Kentucky.  The family moved to Ray, Ohio where she met and married her husband, Winford Coffey on April 15, 1955.  They eventually moved to North Fairfield, Ohio where she remained until going...

Jul 5, 2025

Patricia A. "Pat" Wells, 68, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at Mercy Health in Lorain.  She was born on April 25, 1957, in Elyria, Ohio, to Bonner Wells and the late Erma Sue (Kirksey) Wells.

Pat lived her life the way she wanted to and to the absolute fullest.  She was a...

Jul 5, 2025

Jean R. (Bailey) Donner, 73, of Greenwich, passed away on July 5, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain after a short battle with cancer. She was born on July 7, 1951, in Battle Creek, MI to the late John R. and Shirley M. (Blazure) Bailey.

Jean was a talented cook and loved to make food and bake...

Jul 3, 2025

Brenda Marie (McClurg) Osborne of Elyria passed away at home on 7/3/25 after a brief illness. Brenda was born in New London, Ohio on 7/22/65 to (Ladora) Marie (nee Youngless) and Clarence McClurg. She attended Wellington High School. Brenda is survived by her son Ryan Downs (Samantha) of Elyria and her granddaughters Ryliegh and Nora Downs, her fiancé Eric...

Jul 3, 2025

Patricia "Pat" A. Scheid, age 85, of New London, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Kingston of Ashland. Born November 17, 1939 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Helen Louise (Belonge) Smith. A 1958 graduate of Onadaga Valley High School in New York, Pat moved to New London in 1966, where she...

Jul 2, 2025

Thomas Allen Sheffield, 80, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025. He was born in Oberlin, OH on June 14, 1945 to Henry and Amy Sheffield. Tom served in the Air Force in Tachikawa, Japan during Viet Nam and finished his term in Spokane, Washington before moving back to Ohio in 1972.

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Jul 1, 2025

Joseph R. Shivak, 44, of Galloway and formerly of Wellington, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at his home. On May 8, 1981, Joseph was born in Lorain to Joseph A. and Marlene (Seders) Shivak. Joseph attended Elyria West High School and graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1999. He then graduated from LCCC and Toledo...

Jul 1, 2025

James Lynn Berarducci, 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was one of four children of the late Victor and Eleanor "Nora" (Grandi) Berarducci. He was born April 26, 1946 in Dover, OH. Jim grew up in Massillon, OH and attended Canton Central Catholic High School where he was a standout athlete in...

Jun 27, 2025

James M. Sikora, 69, of Norwalk, died Friday, June 27, 2025, at Fisher Titus Hospital, Norwalk.  He was born August 7, 1955, in Wellington to the late Shirley (Greenwald) and Joseph Sikora.  Jim was a graduate of Wellington High School (JVS), Class of 1973 and was a very Christian man.  When he was able, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and...

Jun 27, 2025

Paul Raymond Decker, 70, of Sullivan, died Friday, June 27, 2025 in Medina under the care of the Hospice of the Western Reserve. Born on March 28, 1955, in Lorain, he was the son of the late Thamer and Helen (nee Brown) Decker. Paul grew up in the Lorain and Elyria area and attended school in Elyria. In 1972...

Jun 27, 2025

Viney Marie Wireman, age 93 of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at her home. She was born September 28, 1931 in Magoffin County, Kentucky to the late Johnnie and Lona (Wireman) Lovely.

Survivors include one brother Jimmie Lovely, of Gunlock, Kentucky, two sisters; Nellie Sue Lovely of Gunlock, Kentucky and Wealtha June Weatherbie of...

Jun 26, 2025

William "Bill" Braden (81) of Collins, OH passed away in his home on June 26th, 2025.

A hard-working man and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Bill will be missed by many. His humor, strength of character, and legendary "Billy Braden 110%" speech will live on in the hearts and lives of those who knew and loved...