George Edward Distler
Oct 27, 2015
Eastman Funeral Home 419.929.3781 George Distler, 73, of Wakeman, died October 27, 2015. Born December 27, 1941 in Charlotte, NC and resided in Wakeman for 16 years. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Marilyn and sons, David Distler and Matthew (Pauline) Distler. There will be no services. www.eastmanfuneralhome.com
Eileen L. Schafer
Oct 24, 2015
EASTMAN FUNERAL HOME 419-929-3781 Eileen Louise Schafer, age 95, passed away peacefully October 24, 2015 in Clearfield, Utah. She was born June 21, 1920 in Greenwich, Ohio, daughter of the late Loy and Etta Beveridge. Eileen was a 1938 graduate of Greenwich High School. When she lived in Greenwich she had been a member of the Greenwich United Methodist Church,...
Lula Belle Clark
Oct 22, 2015
Lula Belle Clark, 81, of Wellington, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 22, 2015. She was born on October 14, 1934 in Harold, Kentucky, to Worlie and Lizzie Kidd. Lula lived in the New London and Wellington area for most of her life and worked at Forrest City, as well as for many hospitals and nursing homes in the housekeeping department....
Bill "Billy" Bracken
Oct 19, 2015
Bill "Billy" Bracken, 67, of Wellington, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Mercy Allen Hospital. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 22, 1947 to the late Samuel and Joan (nee Farguharson) Bracken. A 1964 graduate of New London High School, Billy spent most of his life in the New London and Fitchville areas. After high school,...
Dr. Ira M. Willett
Oct 19, 2015
Dr. Ira M. Willett, died at The Willows at Willard on Monday, October 19, 2015. He was 78. Born September 19, 1937 in Fleming County, Kentucky to Ira Farrar and Pauline Willett, he graduated from Kaiser High School in Dayton and then Ohio State University Dentistry School in 1962. While at OSU Ira was a member of the ROTC and...
David Alan Baker
Oct 18, 2015
David Alan Baker, passed away at his home on October 18, 2015 after battling cancer courageously. David was 51. He was born January 9, 1964, in Shelby and lived in the Plymouth Greenwich area all of his life. David worked at Buurma Farms for the last 5 years as a mechanic. He had also worked as an engine machinist at...
Robert Allen "Bob" Swesey
Oct 17, 2015
Robert Allen "Bob" Swesey, 73, of Wellington, OH died Saturday, October 17, 2015 at his home under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve. The son of John W. and Naomi (nee Norris) Swesey, Bob was born on July 25, 1942 in Oberlin, OH. A 1960 Wellington High School graduate, Bob served in the Army Signal Corps from 1960...
Vickie Johnson
Oct 13, 2015
Vickie Johnson, 52, of Plymouth, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at her home. She was born September 9, 1963, in New London. She grew up and lived in North Fairfield until she was married and moved to Plymouth. Vickie attended South Central High School. She worked for Weaver Electric, Willard as a secretary for 10 years, Head Start in Willard...
Issac Harold King
Oct 12, 2015
Issac Harold King, 76, of Cleveland, died Monday, October 12, 2015 in Wellington surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 18, 1938 in Calhoun County, WV to the late Lloyd King and Hazel (nee Heinzman) Rittenhouse. Issac grew up in West Virginia and came to Ohio in the mid 60's. Issac was a truck driver and worked...
Joseph M. Stafirski, Jr
Oct 11, 2015
Joseph M. Stafirski, Jr., 66, of New London, died Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Norwalk after a brief illness. He was born December 28, 1948, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He lived in the Wellington and New London areas most of his life. Joseph was very proud to have served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War....
Theresa Ann Corriggio
Oct 11, 2015
Theresa Ann (nee Marley) Corriggio was born November 2, 1922 to Antonio and Teresa (Piscitello) Marley in Wellington, Ohio. She passed away peacefully on October 11, 2015 after a brief illness. Theresa was a first generation Sicilian American. She graduated from Wellington High School in 1941. On August 26, 1944 she married Charles Corriggio in San Diego, California. They were...
Alfred P. Hill
Oct 2, 2015
Alfred Paul Hill, 69, of Wellington and formerly of Elyria, died Friday, October 2, 2015 at his home. Born in Cleveland on November 3, 1945, Alfred was the son of the late Walter and Thelma (nee Ledyard) Hill. He proudly served in Vietnam for 2 years and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts. A welder by profession, Alfred worked at Mader...
Gary Michael Kriesen
Sep 28, 2015
Gary Michael Kriesen, 62, of Wellington, died Monday, September 28, 2015, at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his family. He was born on August 20, 1953 in Lorain to the late Merle and Janet (nee Metler) Kriesen. Gary grew up in the Lorain and Amherst area and was a 1972 graduate of Marion L. Steele High School. He later moved...
Charles R. "Bob" Lee
Sep 27, 2015
Charles R. "Bob" Lee, 90, a lifelong Wellington resident, died peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. A son of the late Harry Rood Lee, Sr. and Ernestine (nee Wight) Lee, Bob was born on June 19, 1925 in Oberlin. He graduated with the Wellington High School class of 1943. Following graduation, he enlisted in...
David Allan O'Hara
Sep 23, 2015
David Allan O'Hara, 77, lifelong New London resident, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015. He was born March 30, 1938, in New London and graduated from New London High School and attended Ohio University. David served in the United States Army, after the service he owned and managed O'Hara Oil Company. David is survived by his wife, Marjorie O'Hara and...
William H. "Bill" Fairchild
Sep 23, 2015
William H. "Bill" Fairchild, 79, of Norwalk, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky. He was born in Cygnet on January 19, 1936 to the late C. Burdell and Esther M. (nee Beam) Fairchild. Bill grew up and spent his childhood in Wakeman, moving to New London in 1959. Bill worked as a famer for several farms...
Bobby Charles Sword
Sep 19, 2015
Bobby Charles Sword, 72, of New London, died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 28, 1942 in Spewing Camp, KY, to the late Everett and Effie Sword. Bobby spent most of his life in the Wellington and New London area, and retired from the Sterling Foundry. He enjoyed being...
Donald Burton Ferriman
Sep 17, 2015
Donald Burton Ferriman, an educator and a lifelong resident of Penfield Township, passed away September 17, 2015 at Mercy New Life Hospice with his wife at his side. Donald was born on Rt. 301 in the township to Hart (Bus) and Ruth Betts Ferriman on July 31, 1931. In high school he was senior class president and played catcher and...
Elaine Claudia Kimbler
Sep 15, 2015
Elaine Kimbler, 60, of Wellington, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Mercy Allen Hospital. Born on December 13, 1954 in Warren to the late Frank Thomas and JoAnn (nee Schwartz) Neale, Elaine was a 1973 graduate of Howland High School and lived most of her adult life in the Wellington Area. Elaine worked for the FAA as an...
Jack Farmer
Sep 15, 2015
Jack Farmer, 97, of New London, passed away early Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the Laurels of New London. He was born March 12, 1918 in Alliance, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Anna (nee Stevens) Farmer. Jack lived most of his life in New London. After serving his country as a Sargent in the Army Infantry in the Philippians,...
