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Terry H. Wilson
Apr 30, 2014
Terry H. Wilson, age 67, of New London, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at The Laurels of New London. He was born on July 22, 1946, in New London. Terry graduated from New London High School in 1964 and went on to receive a journalism degree from The Ohio State University. In 1970 Terry began working for the New London...
Colton Michael Reed
Apr 30, 2014
Colton Michael Reed, infant son of Derrick and Brittany (Risner) Reed of Greenwich, was stillborn on Wednesday, April 30,2014, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Norwalk. A private service will be held. If desired, memorial contributions may be given to the family in care of Eastman Funeral Home, 49 West Main Street, Greenwich, Ohio 44837.
John Patrick Kelly
Apr 29, 2014
John Patrick Kelly, 54, of New London, died April 29, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Born on November 25, 1959, in Washington Court House and was raised in New London. He lived in Alamosa, CO, Cumberland, MD, Sunbury, OH and most recently New London. He graduated from New London High School in 1978. Pat was a welder and found his...
Harry B. Rowland Jr
Apr 25, 2014
Harry B. Rowland Jr., 91, of Rochester, died late Friday evening April 25, 2014, at Fisher Titus Medical Center. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ son of the late Harry B Sr. and Irena Turney (nee Bigelow) Rowland. Harry lived most of his life in New London, and Rochester and was a 1941 graduate of New London High School....
Betty J. (Cutting) White
Apr 25, 2014
Betty J. (Cutting) White, of New London, passed away late Friday evening April 25, 2014, at Fisher Titus Medical Center. She was born in Sugar Creek Ohio, daughter of the late Ross and Mabel (nee Holmes) Cutting. Betty is survived by her children Barbara (Jerry) Conner of Woodstock, Georgia, Robert (Pamela) Fry of Norwalk, stepsons Wilmer and Winston (Vickie) White...
George A. Mycek
Apr 23, 2014
George A. Mycek, 88, of Wellington passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 surrounded by his family at the Laurels of New London. He was born on August 1, 1925 in Suffren New York to the late George P. and Anna (nee Krajnak) Mycek. George served in the Merchant Marines for 2 years during the Second World War, going to...
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...
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