Obituaries

Nov 24, 2025

Ruth L. Howell, age 72, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 12, 1953, in Elyria, Ohio, Ruth was the cherished daughter of the late Willie D. and Corine Mitchel-Burns. A proud graduate high Elyria High School in 19, Ruth dedicated over 20...

Nov 22, 2025

Sue Ann (Burkett) Proctor, 71, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on November 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born with a compassionate heart, Sue dedicated her life to caring for others. As a devoted nurse, she touched countless lives with her kindness, gentleness, and steady hands.

Family was Sue's greatest joy. She...

Nov 22, 2025

Margaret ("Peg") Louise Ziegler, 83, died on November 22, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loving family.

Peg was born in October 1942 in Ashland, to the late Gilbert and Helen Marie (nee Moody) Walker. She was a 1960 graduate of Bowling Green High School and a 1963 graduate of the Toledo School of...

Nov 20, 2025

Robert D. "Bob" Bisel Jr., 87, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on February 28, 1938, in Shelby, Ohio, to the late Robert (Sr.) and Opal (Gibson) Bisel.

Bob was an extremely hard worker who was handy and mechanically inclined.  He had worked for the former Janesville...

Nov 19, 2025

Gaylord "Dee" F. Stevens (87) of Greenwich, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Cleveland Metro Hospital as a result of an accident at his residence.  He was born December 19, 1937, in Grahn, KY to the late Mary (Whitt) and Gaylord Stevens.  Dee was a veteran of the US Army and retired from AK Steel after 31...

Nov 19, 2025

Taylor Lynne Dotson, infant daughter of Brandon and Morgan (nee Young) Dotson, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Born on October 13, 2025, her life was brief but full of joy.

Taylor leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, Brandon and Morgan; big sister, Denayla; grandparents, Allen and Dorothy Young, Debbie Gilbert, Eugene Spurlock, and Sherrie Spurlock; great...

Nov 18, 2025

Clinton Clark of Tampa, Florida (formerly of New London, Ohio) passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor, Florida following a recent fall. Clinton and his twin brother Chester were born January 12, 1934 at Pikeville Hospital to the late Ervin and Tess (nee Newsome) Clark. On January 1, 1956, he married Anna Lea...

Nov 17, 2025

Joanne Lois Hamer, of Wellington, died on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Elms just two days shy of her 95th birthday. Joanne was born on November 19, 1930 in Toledo to Georgia (Broughton) and William Schneider. She was a 1948 graduate of Berlin Heights High School and moved to Wellington in 1961.

A retail worker, Joanne...

Nov 17, 2025

Lois Ann Baker (nee Winfield), 83, of Rochester, died Monday, November 17, 2025 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. Born on November 9, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Betty (nee Wolfe) Winfield. Lois was a lifelong resident of Rochester and a 1960 graduate of New London High School.

Lois worked for a...

Nov 16, 2025

Merry Ellen Hemphill Gosling, 69, a lifelong resident of Wellington, died Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Keystone Pointe Nursing Home. Born on January 7, 1956, she was the daughter of the late William and Esther (nee Kruger) Hemphill. Merry Ellen was a 1974 graduate of Wellington High School and attended The Ohio State University.

Merry Ellen worked...

Nov 16, 2025

James C. Spettle, 65, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on November 16, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  He was born on November 20, 1959, in Norwalk, to the late James and Barbara (Brown) Spettle, and was a 1978 Norwalk St. Paul High School graduate.

After high school James continued his studies at Ashland University, where he also...

Nov 14, 2025

Susan Irene (Grilley) Byron

Sue died Friday, November 14, 2025, at UH Elyria Medical Center, Elyria.  She was born January 14, 1946, in New London and lived most of her life in Kipton and most recently, Wellington.  Sue was a well-loved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend to many.

Sue is survived...

Nov 11, 2025

Robert T. (Bob) Orticari, 68, of Huron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly and naturally on November 11, 2025.  He was born on November 10, 1957, in Bellaire, Ohio, to the late Robert J. and Carol (Cerlan) Orticari.  Bob graduated from Sandusky High School in 1976, where he was a member of the swim team.

Bob loved anything fast,...

Nov 10, 2025

Juanita A. Gundlach, 86, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at her home.  She was born on December 26, 1938, in Vermilion, Ohio, to the late Albert and Daisy (Kennedy) Reising.

Juanita loved her family.  Her husband, 9 siblings, children, grandchildren, and special "Maple Street Gang" were her world.  She enjoyed gardening, plants,...

Nov 8, 2025

Hazel L. Lee, age 69, of Greenwich and New London, passed away on November 8, 2025 under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina, after battling a rare form of Leukemia

Hazel was a wife to David "Ed" Lee, and mother to son, David (Liz) Lee of Ontario, OH. She had a grandson, Dylan...

Nov 7, 2025

Barbara Louisa Pickering, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished Grammy, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at the age of 72. She was surrounded by her family at her home in New London, OH.

Born on September 21, 1953, in Sandusky, OH, to the late Virginia and Howard Mahl, Barb grew up in a loving...

Nov 7, 2025

Linzie Ray Oney, age 67, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. He was born in New London, Ohio, on September 1, 1958, to the late Virgil and Ruth Oney. Linzie is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Sally Ann Oney (Selman); his son, Jason Joseph Oney, and his wife, Anna Maria Oney (Linzie's...

Nov 7, 2025

Pamela Sue Wray (Quillen), age 66, of Wellington died on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 9, 1959, she was the daughter of the late James and Joann (Peace) Quillen. Pamela graduated from Keystone High School and later worked for Custom Pack in Medina.

An avid NASCAR fan, Pam loved to spend...

Nov 7, 2025

Barbara A. Keith, 77, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Norwalk Memorial Home.  She was born on February 6, 1948, in Weston, WV, to the late Charles and Virginia (nee Musgrave) Stobart.

Barb was an extremely hard worker who pursued and achieved her nursing degree (RN) at the age of...

Nov 5, 2025

Patricia Popa, age 74, of New London passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Born March 17, 1951, she was the daughter of Harvey and Stella (Furci) Poth. An animal lover, Patricia worked for Avon Lake Animal Care Center for 25 years.

Animals were central to all aspects of Patricia's life, extending...