Obituaries

Oct 24, 2024

Valerie Jane Field, 67, of New London, Ohio, died on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Regency West Hospital, Middleburg Heights.  Valerie was born on December 9, 1956, in Elyria, Ohio; the daughter of the late John and Sharon Cerlan.

Valerie was a 1975 graduate of New London High School. She was an outdoor enthusiast.  She was most...

Oct 24, 2024

Cynthia J. Wright, 53, of Wakeman, Ohio, passed away on October 24, 2024, at Cleveland MetroHealth Hospital.  She was born on January 10, 1971, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Dennis G. and Iva Lou (Oates) Timbs.  Cyndi graduated from Western Reserve High School/EHOVE in 1989.

An avid sports fan, Cyndi cheered for the Guardians, Buckeyes, and...

Oct 23, 2024

Charles E. Ross, Jr., affectionately known as "Chuck," died on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at his home. A son of the late Charles Edward Ross, Sr. and Helen (nee Hill) Ross, Chuck was born on December 9, 1933 in Susquehanna Township, Pennsylvania.

For 40 years, he worked at LuxAir (now Johnson Controls) as a Foreman. Chuck enjoyed...

Oct 21, 2024

Lois M. Saponare, age 93, of New London and formerly of Brunswick died peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024 at The Laurels in New London. Born October 5, 1931 in Cuyahoga Heights, she had moved to Brunswick after marrying her beloved husband, Anthony F. Saponare.

Lois and Anthony attended St. Ambrose Catholic Church with their family during...

Oct 19, 2024

Clinton L. Yates, 73, of New London, died on October 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Clint was born on April 26, 1951, in New London to the late Carbet and Siltana (Meade) Yates.

Clint was a man of many talents, known for his remarkable handyman skills, Clint spent countless hours helping friends...

Oct 18, 2024

Harold D. "Don" Frankenfield, 91, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Ohio Veteran's Home in Sandusky, Ohio.  He was born on December 5, 1932, in Abington, Pennsylvania, to the late Harold A. and Clara I. (Schneider) Frankenfield.

Don served his country for 8 years proudly as a U.S. Marine, during...

Oct 18, 2024

Madelyn Eilene Allen, infant daughter of Megan (Cornish) and Kevin Allen, of New London, was born silent into this world on Friday, October 18, 2024.  In addition to her parents, Madelyn is survived by her grandparents, Dave and Daphne Cornish of North Fairfield, Dawn and Jeffrey Allen of Catawba; Great Grandparents Darryl and Doris Edwards of Greenwich, Charlene Cornish...

Oct 17, 2024

William A. Rice, 84, of Norwalk, passed away on October 17, 2024, at the Embassy of Willard. He was born on December 1, 1939, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Everett and Alice (Brown) Rice.

William grew up near Indian Lake in Lima, Ohio and has since lived most of his life in Norwalk. He started working in construction...

Oct 17, 2024

Richard Henry Johannsen, 82, of Wakeman, died Thursday, October 17, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family. Born on February 19, 1942, in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Albert and Sarah (nee Catlin) Johannsen. Richard was a 1960 graduate of Firelands High School.

Along with his brother Bob and son Neil, Richard was a...

Oct 17, 2024

Fred A. Wilson, 84, of Collins, died on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born on January 11, 1940, in Fitchville, Ohio, the son of the late Harold and Charlotte (VanHoorebecke) Wilson.

Fred was a life-long resident of Huron County and retired in 1995 from Jennings and...

Oct 13, 2024

YENNI, June Yenni (nee Solley) 91, passed away on October 13, 2024, at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, OH. Beloved wife of the late James (Jim); loving mother of Robin Jankowski (Tim), Ed (Christine), James II, and Greg; beloved grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 8. Dearest daughter of the late George and Susie Solley (Price);...

Oct 12, 2024

Fredrick "Fred" Heinz Hoffman, age 54, of Fitchville, died on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at his residence. Born April 22, 1970, he grew up in the family home on Palmer Rd and graduated from New London High School in 1989. He also attended EHOVE Career Center and earned a certificate in health occupations. Fred proudly served in the United...

Oct 12, 2024

Glenn A. "Pete" Daniels, age 79, of Wellington, died peacefully at Western Reserve Hospice in Medina on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Born November 11, 1944, to the late Jess and Lois (nee Moore) Daniels, in Tullahoma, TN, he had spent most of his life in Wellington.

Pete was a proud veteran of the United States Army having...

Oct 9, 2024

Donna Jean (Krontz) Jenkins, 89, of Norwalk, died at home surrounded by her family on October 9, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born on February 26, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, to Glen and Esther Krontz.

Donna was full of life, anyone that knew her can tell you she was full of love, laughter, and spunkiness...

Oct 9, 2024

Arizona Montgomery, 91, of Willard, died on October 9, 2024, at her residence with her loving family by her side.  She was born on March 10, 1933, in Salyersville, KY, the daughter of the late Galen and Hazel (Howard) Back.

Arizona grew up in Salyersville, KY, in the early years Arizona lived in various cities, until finally...

Oct 7, 2024

Jeffrey A. Correll, 71, of New London, died Monday, October 7, 2024. Born on October 26, 1952 in Akron, he was the son of the late John and Diane (nee James) Correll. Jeff grew up in Medina and West Salem area before joining the United States Army.

Jeff was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed...

Oct 6, 2024

Frances Anne Comstock (94), formerly of Wellington, died on October 6, 2024 in New Albany, OH.  She was born May 9, 1930 in Columbus, OH to the late George and Effie (nee Martin) Schleppi. Fran graduated from South High School in 1946. She graduated with a B.S. degree in Nursing from the Ohio State University School of Nursing in...

Oct 5, 2024

Dr. Alvin W. Burger, 73, of Norwalk, died Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home. Born on February 15, 1951, in Hamilton, OH, he was the son of the late Eugene and Esther (nee Koch) Burger. Alvin grew up in the Hamilton and Oxford area before attending The Ohio State University, where he obtained his Doctorate in...

Oct 5, 2024

Martha C. (Roeder) Ackerman, 84, of New London, Ohio, entered into heavenly rest on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  She was at home, where she wanted to be, surrounded by her loving family.  Martha was born on September 11, 1940, in New London, Ohio, to the late Norbert and Mary (Pheiffer) Roeder.  The oldest of 13 children, she grew up...

Oct 4, 2024

Sandra Eileen Poorman, 81, of Ashland, died Friday, October 4, 2024, at Brethren Care Village. Born on April 6, 1943, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Dorothy (nee Ludwig) Muench. Sandra grew up in Cleveland and moved to the New London and Fitchville area in 1978.

Sandra worked as a secretary for...