Obituaries

Mar 11, 2025

Catherine DeWalt was born in 1953 in New London, Ohio. She passed away on March 11, 2025, at a senior living facility in Sarasota, Florida. We know she is now in the loving arms of her savior. Her parents were John Forbes Staples and Ruth Louise Hickok.

She graduated from New London High School and worked for...

Mar 11, 2025

Joan H. Ackerman, 84, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. She was born on April 2, 1940, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Clayton and Helen (Bischoff) O'Dell. Joan was a 1958 Norwalk High School graduate.

She cherished time with her grandchildren, and enjoyed golf, bridge, playing cards and board games. Joan was...

Mar 10, 2025

Dena M. Gillenwater, 61, of New London, died on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Laurels of New London with her family by her side.  Dena was born on March 16, 1963, in Amherst, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Carol (Rosecrans) Gillenwater.  Dena grew up in Amherst before coming to New London.  She was a 1982...

Mar 10, 2025

Teresa A. Householder, 63, of Ashland, died Monday, March 10, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born on October 25, 1961 in New London, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Kathryn (nee Mundorff) Martin. Teresa attended New London Schools and was a graduate of Ashland High School.

Teresa worked various jobs in the...

Mar 8, 2025

Robyn L. Kelly, 61, of New London, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2025 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. She was born on September 7, 1963 to the late John Howard and Kathleen (Solomon) Mack in Uniontown, PA.

Robyn grew up in Ashland and was the youngest of seven children. She graduated...

Mar 7, 2025

Raymond Stanley Williams, 79, passed away peacefully at his son's home in Texas on March 7, 2025. Born on March 8, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio, to William Stanley Williams and Helen Leslie (Leach) Williams, Ray lived a full life, devoted to his family, church and work.

Ray grew up in Brooklyn, Ohio, enjoying the Boy Scouts as...

Mar 6, 2025

Heidi S. Salisbury (51) of New London went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her residence.  She was born August 6, 1973 in Wadsworth to Darlene (Gammell) and Bobby Shreve.  Heidi grew up in Rittman and graduated from Lorain JVS in Cosmetology and from Keystone Lagrange High School, Class of 1991.  She was a...

Mar 6, 2025

Lora M. Montgomery, 53, of Plymouth, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Willard. Born on May 14, 1971, to Gene and the late Carol (Mumau) Lee, Lora grew up in Willard and graduated from Norwalk High School.

A courageous survivor of Stage 4 throat cancer, Lora was a fierce advocate for her family,...

Mar 5, 2025

Timothy R. Boyer, 71, of Vermilion, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Sepember 17, 1953, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to the late Clarence W. and Edmonia (Phelps) Boyer. He graduated from James Ford Rhodes High School in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Malone College.

Timothy served...

Mar 5, 2025

Robert W. "Bob" Stower, 74, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, after a 2-year battle with multiple cancers.  He was born on December 15, 1950, in Norwalk, to the late Robert C. and Mildred E. (Sweet) Stower.  Bob attended Norwalk High School, then Milan High School, graduating as part of the...

Mar 4, 2025

Judith Ann Sako, 81, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at her Wellington home surrounded by her family.   She was born July 31, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents John and Josephine (Nee Peters) Zima.  Judith grew up in Parma and graduated from Parma High School. Judy later moved to Wellington in 1977.

Judy was a crafter by...

Mar 4, 2025

Michael R. Matheny, 43, of Norwalk, passed away on March 4, 2025, after battling a lengthy illness. Michael was born on September 5, 1981, in Norwalk, to Gerald Matheny Jr. and Patricia Bleile.

Michael was a 1999 graduate of Norwalk High School and a 2006 graduate of Bowling Green State University, where he earned a degree in...

Mar 3, 2025

Shirley Y. Rose, 89, of Marysville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Heritage of Marysville.  She was born on July 2, 1935, in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, to the late Richard and Lillian (White) Ousley.

Shirley moved to Norwalk from South Amherst in 1969.  She was a beautiful person with a wonderful sense...

Mar 2, 2025

Dalaina Ilene Chaffee, 81, passed away peacefully at St. Charles Hospital, Oregon, Ohio, on March 2, 2025.  Dalaina was born on October 9, 1943 to her mother, Mildred Chaffee and her father, Richard Chaffee.

Dalaina is survived by her sister, Ileta Meyer; brothers, Raymond Chaffee and Dennis Chaffee, all of Norwalk; as well as many nieces, nephews,...

Mar 2, 2025

David Michael Kelley, 74, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  He was born on January 31, 1951, in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Eugene and Dorothy (Walczak) Kelley.  He was a graduate of Edison High School.

David was an avid Cleveland sports fan, especially the Browns and Indians...

Mar 2, 2025

Cynthia L. Norton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Medina on November 3, 1954, to the late Ron and Evelyn (nee McClelland) Hildebrandt, Cindy grew up in the LaGrange area and graduated from Keystone High School in 1974.

For 40 years, Cindy worked in the floral industry. She...

Feb 28, 2025

James Glenn Walcher, 76, of Sandusky, formerly of North Fairfield, passed away from a recent illness on February 28, 2025.  He was born on August 7, 1948, in Norwalk to the late Ralph and Alice (Williams) Walcher.

Jim was a graduate of South Central High School and attended The Ohio State University. He participated in baseball and...

Feb 27, 2025

Ardith Louise Snyder, 82, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The daughter of William and Esther Hemphill, Ardith was born on August 18, 1942, in Oberlin.   Ardith lived in Wellington her entire life and graduated from Wellington High School in 1961.  Ardith worked at the Elms Retirement Village in housekeeping until her retirement.

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Feb 27, 2025

Ronnie Dale Myers, 58, of Sullivan, died on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on July 15, 1966, in Cleveland, Ronnie was a son of the late Lawrence Dale and Mary Myers. He attended the Lorain County JVS and graduated from Elyria High School in 1984.

Ronnie owned C&C Tire in Lagrange for many...

Feb 26, 2025

Shirley K. Osborn, born February 22, 1935, in North Olmsted, daughter of the late Howard T Reep and Ethel (Cabac) Reep. Shirley lived most her young years in Clarksfield Township moving to North Fairfield in 1954. She worked at CE Ward Co of New London, Fanny Farmer, Candy Factory of Norwalk, Maple City Rubber Co of Norwalk, Retiring from...