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Christopher Zug King
Apr 23, 2014
Christopher King, passed away April 23, 2014 at his daughter's home after a brief illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Christopher was born in Pittsburgh, PA and grew up in Washington DC. He attended college at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a BS in Petroleum Engineering. He also was a football and track star....
Dorothy L. Daron
Apr 21, 2014
Dorothy L. Daron, 92, of Ashland, died Monday, April 21, 2014 at Brethren Care Nursing Home in Ashland. She was born on November 27, 1921, in Wyandot County, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Beulah Robey. She graduated from Upper Sandusky High School in 1939 and moved to Nova in 1942. Dorothy married Delmar C. Rife on April 11,...
Judith E. Runkle
Apr 20, 2014
Judith E. Runkle, age 70 of Greenwich, died Sunday, April 20, 2014 at her home. She was born September 1, 1943, in North Fairfield, Ohio, daughter of the late John and Esther (Henry) Lowery. She was a lifelong Greenwich area resident. Judi was in the first graduating class of South Central High School in 1961. She married Richard Runkle on...
Gerald E. "Buddy" Morrison
Apr 17, 2014
Gerald E. "Buddy" Morrison, 81, of Ruggles, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at his home. Born on April 17, 1933, in Upshur County, WV, to the late Buck and Opal (Lane) Morrison. He is one of 9 children, 2 brothers and 6 sisters. Gerald served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 in Korea. He was a deputy sheriff in Hocking...
Kenneth M. "Kenny" Oney
Apr 10, 2014
Kenneth M. "Kenny" Oney, age 79, life long resident of Greenwich, passed away on Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2014 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. He was born at home in northern Richland County, on March 20, 1935, the son of Joseph and Beulah (Cole) Oney. A U.S. Army veteran, he served from 1955 to 1957. Kenneth was...
Don T. Bement Jr
Apr 7, 2014
Don T. Bement, Jr., 59, of Wellington, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2014 after a short illness at the Elms Nursing Home Wellington, Ohio. Don is survived by his son Bradley of Wellington, companion Holly Somerville of Wellington, brothers - Jim (Kathy) Hickman of Grafton, David (Sharon) of North Olmsted, sisters - Joan Edwards of Brunswick, Janet (Ron)...
Florence Helen Parsons
Apr 6, 2014
Florence Helen Parsons, 90, of Wellington, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014. She was born in Amanda, Ohio on April 8, 1923 to the late Mary and Ralph Griffith. Florence was a 1941 graduate of Wellington High School. Florence spent her time helping on the farm and was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Dairy Boosters as...
Mary B. Rugg
Apr 6, 2014
Mary B. Rugg, 85, of Reno Nevada and formerly of Wellington, died Sunday, April 6, 2014. She was born on June 11, 1928 in Davidson County North Carolina to the late Charles and Rosa (nee Beck) Briggs. Mary moved to the Wellington area in 1968. Mary graduated from Shelton College with a bachelor's degree in Christian education. She worked for...
Carol Lee Leonardi
Mar 21, 2014
Carol Lee Leonardi, 69, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. On March 16, 1945, Carol was born in Cleveland to James and Emma (nee Mayhugh) Taulbee. Carol was deeply religious and attended Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Wellington. Antiquing was a major hobby for Carol. She loved spending her time at her booth...
Thomas Henry Saunders
Mar 19, 2014
Thomas Henry Saunders (better known as Tommy), 62, of Southlake, Texas passed away on March 19, 2014 in Panama City Beach, FL. He was born February 9, 1952 to Thomas and Marilyn (Switzer) Saunders. Tommy grew up in New London, Ohio where he graduated high school in 1970. After high school he attended Purdue University and received his Bachelor of...
Alger Risner
Mar 18, 2014
Alger Risner, age 83, of Greenwich, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 16, 1930 in Royalton, Kentucky, son of the late Cisco and Earsie (Montgomery) Risner. Alger grew up in Michigan and had lived in Greenwich since 1961. He worked for Shelby Air Depot before being transferred to Wright...
Elsie May Wise
Mar 14, 2014
Elsie May Wise, 90, of Homerville passed away peacefully on Friday March 14, 2014 at EMH in Elyria. She was born on January 29, 1924 in Pittsfield to the late James A. and Roena (Whitney) McConnell. Elsie was a 1942 graduate of Wellington High School and attended Oberlin School of Commerce. She worked in the Treasurer's office at Oberlin College...
Blanche M. Stoneham
Mar 13, 2014
Blanche M. Stoneham, 91, formerly of North Fairfield, died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at The Laurels of New London. She was born on December 25, 1922, at home in Franklin Township in Richland County, daughter of the late Roy and Stella (Taylor) Tennis. She graduated from Adario High School. Blanche married the love of her life, Richard "Dick" Stoneham on...
Kathy Lee Phelps
Mar 11, 2014
Kathy Lee Phelps, 58, of Ashland, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at MedCentral Health System in Mansfield. She was born on January 9, 1956, in New London. Kathy grew up on the family farm in Ruggles and has lived in the Savannah area most of her life. She graduated from Mapleton High School in 1974 and worked at Archway in...
Lonnie Dale Mullett, Jr
Mar 9, 2014
Lonnie Dale Mullett, Jr., 39, of Lorain, died Sunday, March 9, 2014. He was born on August 25, 1974, in Kentucky and lived most of his life in Lorain. He was a painter for most of his life and also did auto body work part time. He loved his children. Lonnie is survived by his daughter, Celina Marie Mullett; sons,...
Robert "Bobby" Eugene Dee, Jr
Mar 7, 2014
Robert "Bobby" Eugene Dee, Jr., age 64, died early Friday morning March 7, 2014 at home with his loving family. He was born on August 15, 1949, in Hartford City, Indiana. He attended Clover Leaf School in Carol Stream, Illinois and Christie Lane in Norwalk. Robert was a member of the Christie Lane Bowling Team and received many trophies and...
Walter E. Tanner
Mar 6, 2014
Walter Eugene Tanner, 68, of Ruggles, passed away on March 6, 2014 at his home. He was born on August 11, 1945, in Lodi, to the late Ernest "Merlin" and June (Evans) Tanner. Walter grew up in West Salem and lived in the New London and Ruggles area for most of his life. Walter worked at Amtrak for several years...
Camille Dudek Querin
Mar 6, 2014
Camille Dudek Querin, 58, of Penfield Township died Thursday, March 6, 2014, at 5:59 p.m. at Lakewood Hospital, following complications from surgery. She was born on April 18, 1955 in Lodi to the late Peter and Victoria (nee Zebrowski) Dudek and was a lifelong resident of the Penfield area. Camille was a 1973 graduate of Keystone High School and a...
Marilyn Jean Aker
Mar 3, 2014
Marilyn Jean Aker, 86, of Homerville, died Monday, March 3, 2014 of natural causes. She was born on June 28, 1927 in Ashland Co. to the late Orrville and Wanda (Fridline) Swope. Marilyn was a lifelong resident of the Homerville area. Marilyn attended and graduated from Sullivan High School in 1945 and was active with their alumni group. She was...
William "Bear" Back
Feb 18, 2014
William "Bear" Back, age 74, of Willard, died Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Mercy Willard Hospital. He was born September 12, 1939 in Seitz, Magoffin County, Kentucky, son of the late Dewey and Zelda (Johnson) Back. William had lived in the Greenwich area since 1962. He had worked at Mayflower Vehicle Systems in Norwalk from 1965 until his retirement in...
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