Obituaries

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...

Jan 31, 2025

Raymond A. Oney, 73, of Greenwich, OH, died on Friday, January 31, 2025 at the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.  He was born on September 8, 1951, in Willard, OH, the son of the late, Fred and Wanda (Kennard) Oney.

Raymond was a lifelong resident of Greenwich and graduated from South Central High School. Following graduation, Raymond...

Jan 30, 2025

Dale Allen Sweet, 78, passed peacefully after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, on January 30, 2025.  Through the years, Dale fought courageously in battling this disease.  He displayed strength & dignity until the very end.

He was born in Norwalk, Ohio to Carl and Marjorie (nee Comer) Sweet on June 10, 1946.  He graduated from...

Jan 28, 2025

Willard Lewis "Speedy" Tackett, age 72, of Willard, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born June 27, 1952, in McDowell, KY, he was one of fifteen children born to the late Arville and Caroline (Moore) Tackett. Speedy would eventually move to Ohio.

Willard was a jack of all trades, working primarily as...

Jan 27, 2025

Thomas E. Guyer, Sr. born July 6, 1939 and passed away January 27, 2025 at the age of 85.

Preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor and Stanley Guyer; wife, Ann

Guyer, (nee Mole), and Mary Guyer, (nee Williams), and his grandson Drew

Guyer. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Tom...

Jan 26, 2025

Dolores Ruth Brown passed away on January 26, 2025 at Mercy Health New Life Hospice in Lorain, one week prior to her 95th birthday.  She was born on February 3, 1930 to Van and Mildred Carmen and was a lifelong resident of Wellington. She graduated from Wellington High School in 1948.

In 1949 she met a young...

Jan 26, 2025

Samuel Santiago, 68, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on January 26, 2025, at Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation in Norwalk.  He was born on April 27, 1956, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Federico and Martina (IldeFonso) Santiago.

Samuel was a loving father, with a beautiful smile, who was funny and strict when he needed to be.  He...

Jan 25, 2025

Catherine E. Kocher (Katie), 87, passed away on January 25, 2025, in Bucyrus, Ohio, surrounded by her beloved family. Katie was born January 21, 1938, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Chester and Clara (Klahn) Graham. Katie lost her mother when she was two years old and spent most of her childhood living with her Uncle Ted and Aunt Mae Marquis....

Jan 24, 2025

Judith M. Pressler, age 83, of Sandusky and formerly of Norwalk died on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Parkvue Nursing Home in Sandusky. Born September 25, 1941, in Norwalk, to the late Charles and Mildred (Ohr) Boepple, she grew up in Norwalk and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1959. Judy would then move to Sandusky where she resided...

Jan 23, 2025

Raymond O. Cook, 93, of Norwalk, Ohio, departed this life on January 23, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on January 17, 1932, in Roanoke, Virginia to the late George H. Cook Sr. and Jennie Ferguson Cook. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Lillie M. Cook and brother, George H....

Jan 20, 2025

Eilean Renae Wade, 59, of Norwalk, passed away on January 20, 2025, at University Hospital in Cleveland. Renae was born on April 27, 1965, to the late William Wireman and Rose (Parker) Wamack in Sandusky, OH.

Renae grew up in Norwalk, and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1984, and was a member of the marching band....

Jan 20, 2025

Leonard W. Ayers, 94, of Wellington, died on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. A son of the late Roger Lee and Emma (Jammeron) Ayers, Leonard was born on May 10, 1930, in Gambier, Ohio.

After graduating from Wellington High School in 1948, Leonard proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Jan 19, 2025

Aleen C. Dillman, 79, of Norwalk, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Norwalk Memorial Home. Born on July 23, 1945, in Berlin Heights, she was the daughter of the late Earbert and Lida (nee Wallace) Castle.

Aleen worked as a Nurses Aide at the Milan Villa Nursing Home. Aleen enjoyed going shopping, going for rides, and...

Jan 18, 2025

Linda Ann Shibley (née Bremer), age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio, after a brief illness.

Born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, Linda moved to Norwalk in 1962, where she built a life rooted in love, faith, and service. For 62 years, she was a devoted...

Jan 17, 2025

Winston Allan White, a lifelong resident of New London, Ohio before moving to Fort Myers, FL in 2024, passed away peacefully at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL on January 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on August 22, 1943, Winston was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was marked by love,...

Jan 16, 2025

Owen J. Baker, 32, of North Fairfield, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2025, at Surest Path Recovery Center in Fremont, Ohio. He was born on May 26, 1992, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Rhonda (Scott) Baker and the late Rocky Baker. Owen was a graduate of South Central High School and EHOVE.

He enjoyed hunting and...

Jan 16, 2025

David J Poling, Mr. Honey, 'The Gutter Man', PopPop climbed his last ladder January 16th, 2025 but this ladder didn't stop at the eave of a roof for him to install a gutter, no this ladder took him to heaven.

David of Rochester passed away surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer.

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Jan 16, 2025

Patricia Lou Savel, 83, of Wellington, passed away under hospice care at her residence on Thursday, January 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 15, 1941, in Champion, PA, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Mary (nee bowman) Christman.

Pat worked at Farm and Home Hardware for 31 years before retirement....

Jan 16, 2025

Elnor Jane (Greene) Hilty, 92, of Huron, passed away January 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born October 22, 1932 in Flatwoods, West Virginia, Elnor lived her life with a grace, kindness, and humor that touched the lives of all who knew her, Always striving to set a good example, she lived by the words she often quoted...

Jan 12, 2025

Dominic Anthony Bartoto, 27, of Wellington, died Sunday, January 12, 2025. Born on August 27, 1997 in Elyria, he was the son of Michele (nee Sauer) and the late Edward Bartoto. Dominic was a lifelong resident of Wellington and a 2016 graduate of Wellington High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army. Dominic was presently attending...