Obituaries

Dec 2, 2024

Kim R. Paynter, 51, of Wakeman, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Cleveland Metro Hospital, following a sudden illness.  Kim was born on June 29, 1973, in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Allan and Vicki (Ordway) Burt.

A resident of the area for the past 20 years, Kim married James Paynter on March 24, 2006,...

Dec 2, 2024

Deborah S. (Collier) Reising (64) of Norwalk, Ohio passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital in Avon, after a lengthy illness.

She was born January 9, 1960 in Norwalk to the late Mary Jean (Palmison) and Kenneth Collier.

Deborah was a graduate of Norwalk St Paul High School, class of 1978....

Nov 30, 2024

Larry Richard Rheinbolt, 84, of Kingsport, TN, died on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his residence.  He was born on January 18, 1940 in Willard, OH, the son of the late Brittanna "Brittie" (Westbrook) Jacobs and Richard Rheinbolt.

Larry was a 1958 graduate of Greenwich High School before going on to Ohio Northern University (ONU) where he...

Nov 29, 2024

William "Bill" David McMillan, 72, of Sullivan, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at UH Elyria Medical Center. A son of the late William J. and Nelda (nee Mills) McMillan, Bill was born in Cleveland on August 24, 1952. At the age of 16, he moved to Wellington and lived in the area the remainder of his life....

Nov 28, 2024

Leroy Helman Jr., 79, of Wellington, died Thursday, November 28, 2024. Born on May 13, 1945 in Piqua, Ohio, he was the son of the late Leroy and Sarah (nee Hobbs) Helman Sr. Leroy grew up in Piqua before moving to Wellington 55 years ago.

Leroy worked as a truck driver with Cleveland City Forge for many...

Nov 28, 2024

John D. Driscoll, 80, of Norwalk, Ohio, a lifelong resident of the area, died on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on January 7, 1944, in Bellevue, Ohio, to the late John J. and Marjorie (Drohen) Driscoll.  He attended Bellevue High School.

John was an outgoing, social, and courageous...

Nov 24, 2024

On May 1, 1949, Dorman and Peggy (Briggs) Biller of Attica, Ohio welcomed their baby daughter, Judith Kay, into their lives. Their family grew 2 years later when they welcomed their baby boy, Judy's brother, David Allen. Judy had a very blessed upbringing in their rural home filled with strong faith and unconditional love.

In 1967, Judy...

Nov 23, 2024

Robert A. Ortner, of New London, Ohio, died on November 23, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic-Hillcrest Hospital. He was 76 years old.  Born on July 11, 1948, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Ferdinand "Ferd" and Jane (Becker) Ortner, he was a 1966 New London High School graduate, the class President and Valedictorian.   Rob loved his classmates and truly enjoyed...

Nov 23, 2024

Donald B. "Don" Sears, age 68, of Sullivan died peacefully on November 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Elms Retirement Village in Wellington. Born September 26, 1956, in Berea, he graduated from Black River High School in 1974. In the 1970's, Don's parents bought the Clare-Mar Campground and he worked with them until their retirement when...

Nov 21, 2024

Mary Ratliff, age 91, of Shiloh died on Thursday, November 22, 2024 at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. She was born January 21, 1933 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Adam and Rebecca (Howard) Whitaker.

A true family woman, Mary was a homemaker who cherished the time that she spent raising her children and spending time with...

Nov 20, 2024

Carol Christine Shumaker, 77, of Wellington, passed away on November 20, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic in Avon.  Born in Lima, Ohio to Mary Ellen and Harold Nester on July 17, 1947, Carol grew up in Wapakoneta and graduated with the Class of 1965 from St. Joe's.  In 1969, she earned her nursing degree from St. Anthony School of...

Nov 16, 2024

Paul A. Myers, 55, of Norwalk, passed away on November 16, 2024, at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Paul was born on August 24, 1969, in Norwalk, to Karen E. (Egle) Myers and the late Carl Myers. He graduated from Norwalk St. Paul High School in 1987 where he played football, basketball, and baseball. Paul was the owner of...

Nov 16, 2024

Howard Dale Kreeger, 78, of Wellington, died Saturday November 16, 2024, at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin. Born on August 29, 1946, in Amherst, he was the son of the late Howard and Della (nee Witter) Kreeger. Dale spent most of his life in Amherst and was a graduate of Marion L. Steele High School.

Dale worked...

Nov 15, 2024

Carol J Jenkins, 76 of Norwalk, passed away On November 15, 2024, after an extended illness at Twilight Gardens Nursing Center. She was born on June 14, 1948, to Evelyn A Jackson and Charles G Jenkins.

Carol is survived by her children, Fannie J Yoder (Brad Willmore) of Cleveland, Carol Ann Yoder of Norwalk, Daniel (Trisha) Yoder...

Nov 15, 2024

Jane E. McDonald, 75, passed peacefully from this life to the next on November 15, 2024, at her home.  She was born on June 9, 1949, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Carl and Marjorie (Comer) Sweet and was a 1967 Norwalk High School graduate.

Jane loved spending time with her family, traveling, playing cards, attending musicals...

Nov 14, 2024

David Timothy Slater (Tim Slater), age 65 of New London, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 after a long battle with COPD.  He was born January 31, 1959 in Indiana, PA.  At 5 years old he moved to Ohio with his family, where he attended North Ridgeville High School. Tim would marry the love of his life Marilyn...

Nov 14, 2024

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Dusty Allen Craft, 42, of Shelby, Ohio. Dusty became ill and passed away unexpectedly with his family and loved ones by his side at the Mansfield Ohio health, November 14th, 2024. Dusty lived a life filled with love and laughter. He will leave a lasting impact on all who had the...

Nov 14, 2024

Anthony R. "Tony" Brummitt, of Vermilion, Ohio, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at Admirals Pointe Nursing Home in Huron, Ohio, at the age of 66. Tony was born on January 17, 1958, in Norwalk, to the late Yvonne Smith and Burnice Brummitt. He graduated from Norwalk High School in 1976.

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Nov 13, 2024

Anna Lea Clark (nee Case) of Tampa, Florida (formerly of New London, Ohio) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Mease Countryside Hospital in Clearwater, Florida following a recent fall.  Mrs. Clark was born September 20, 1937, at home in Honaker, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Isaac Lee and Rosa Belle (nee Steele)...

Nov 12, 2024

Dennis E. Dawson, 62, of Ashland, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at UH Samaritan Hospital. Born on April 4, 1962, in New London, he was the son of the late Raymond Dean Keener and Edrie (nee Nichols) Speece. Denny was a graduate of Ashland High School and the Pittsburgh Culinary Institute.

Denny worked as a chef for...