Obituaries

Feb 25, 2025

Randall L. "Randy" Powers (65) of Greenwich and formerly of Norwalk, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at UH Samaritan Hospital, Ashland.  He was born October 1, 1959, in Norwalk to the late Marilyn (Best) and Virgil Powers.  Randy worked for Hy-Time Construction Company finishing concrete.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing when he was younger and loved talking about the...

Feb 25, 2025

Brian Keith Wilson, Jr., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at home under hospice care. For two years, Brian was a warrior giving all he could to fight his cancer.

On October 9, 1980, Brian was born in Newburgh Heights.  He was a 1999 graduate of Black River High School and earned...

Feb 22, 2025

Patricia Ann Sweeting, age 82, of Estero, Florida passed away February 22, 2025, due to complications from her 13-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

She is survived by her children Douglas and his wife Sheila Sweeting and Jennifer Sweeting and her husband Robert Northern; grandchildren Samantha, River, Jack, and Beck; and sister Barbra Sweeting, brother Gordon and his...

Feb 21, 2025

Lacy D. "DJ" Shepherd Jr., 32, passed on Friday, February 21, 2025, at his home in Lakemore, Ohio.  He was born on July 30, 1992, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Lacy Shepherd Sr. and Angie Mullins, and was a 2010 South Central High School graduate.

DJ was an avid Cleveland Sports fan, and if you knew him he...

Feb 21, 2025

Shirley I. (Marsh) McCoppin, 95, a lifelong resident of New London, Ohio, passed peacefully from this life to the next on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Laurels of New London.  She was born on August 4, 1929, in New London, to the late Louis and Hazel (McFarland) Marsh.  Shirley was a 1947 New London High School graduate.

Feb 20, 2025

Larry Wayne Gill, 71, of Amherst, died Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on April 21, 1953 in Widen, WV, he was the son of the late Ovalee and Ina (nee Workman) Gill. Larry moved to Vermilion, Ohio, when he was 13 and graduated from Vermilion High School in 1973. He enlisted in the Ohio National...

Feb 19, 2025

Barry C. Howk, 68, of Wellington, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Mercy Allen Hospital. Born on November 24, 1956, he was the son of the late Chester and Gracie Howk. Barry was a graduate of Wellington High School and lived most of his life in Wellington.

A bricklayer by trade, Barry retired from Wasiniak Construction in...

Feb 18, 2025

Peter Reighley Avery went home to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of February 18, 2025, with his loving wife Delores and his longtime caregiver Tessa Kasper by his side.  He was born Peter Renaldo Reighley in New London, Ohio.  His biological mother, Treva Marie Avery Reighley, died hours after his birth on February 13, 1945.  Peter...

Feb 17, 2025

Jean Ann (Bores) Fisher, 78, of Norwalk, died Monday morning, February 17, 2025, surrounded by family at Gaymont Nursing Home.

A lifelong resident of Norwalk, she was born January 28, 1947, to Charlotte (Flood) and Norman Bores and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1965.  She was a tried-and-true St. Paul Flyer fan that never missed a...

Feb 16, 2025

Mary R. Krafczinski, 93, of Norwalk, OH died on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Gaymont Care Center, Norwalk.  Mary was born on March 3, 1931 in Ponca City, OK; the daughter of the late Cecil Bowman and Nellie (Spencer) Shelton.

Mary was a 1949 graduate of Berlin Heights High School.  She met her husband Donald in high...

Feb 16, 2025

Larry S. Stewart (58) of Greenwich died Sunday, February 16, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.  He was born May 17, 1966, in Flint, MI to the late Josephine (Johnson) and Herbert Stewart.  Larry attended Ehove and graduated from South Central High School, class of 1984.  Larry was a journeyman electrician working with his father...

Feb 14, 2025

Judy A. Doran (63) of North Fairfield died Friday, February 14, 2025 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  She was born June 3, 1961 in Tram, KY to the late Thelma (Kendrick) and Charles Edward Stewart.  Judy loved watching Kentucky Wildcat basketball and enjoyed listening to music, especially country, and 1960-70 soft rock.

Judy is survived by her...

Feb 14, 2025

Betty Lou Rucker (nee Knapp), age 92, of Wellington, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Keystone Pointe. On December 14, 1932, Betty was born in Elyria to the late Paul and Vivian (McDonald) Knapp. Betty grew up in Elyria and graduated from Elyria High School.

For 32 years, Betty worked as a Secretary for the...

Feb 13, 2025

It is with broken and sad hearts, that the family has written an obituary for their "ornery old Daddy, and Brother", Claude Mullins.

Claude was born, March 12, 1949, in Myra, KY.  He passed away February 13, 2025, in Elyria, OH.  Making his stay on Earth, 75 years and 11 months.  He was preceded in death by...

Feb 12, 2025

Kevin A. Archer (65) of Shiloh died Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  He was born July 2, 1959 in New London to the late Margaret (Carpenter) and Robert H Archer.  Kevin was employed at the former MTD, now Stanley Black and Decker in Willard for the past 20 years.  He was a motorcycle enthusiast,...

Feb 11, 2025

LOIS ANN FRIDENSTINE

Lois Veres Fridenstine passed on to her next life at Welcome Nursing Home February 11, 2025. She was the daughter of Andrew and Dorothy (nee Nuhn) Veres.

She was a 1966 graduate of Wellington High School.

Lois dedicated her life to helping people as a social worker and counselor. She...

Feb 11, 2025

Steven D. Helton, 70, of Norwalk, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  Steven was born on January 12, 1955, in New London, the son of Hubert and Marian (Collingwood) Helton.  Steven was a 1975 graduate of New London High School; shortly after graduation he moved to Norwalk.  He began working as a press...

Feb 10, 2025

Donna Louise Storrow, 62, of Wellington, died Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Elms Retirement Village. Born on July 13, 1962, in Oberlin, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Marvelle (nee Baker) Storrow. Donna was a 1980 graduate of Wellington High School.

Donna started her own cleaning business in 2006, she also was a...

Feb 9, 2025

Karen Lee (Shelley) Berry, 83, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born December 4, 1941, in Norwalk, to the late Max J. and Alma (Courtad) Shelley. She was a graduate of Norwalk St. Paul High School.

Karen was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend to many. She...

Feb 9, 2025

Theodore Anthony Bubsey, 89, of Sullivan, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Akron General Hospital. Born on March 18, 1935 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Bernard and Helen (nee Wisniewski) Bubsey. Theodore spent most of his life in Cleveland until moving to Sullivan 6 years ago.

A mechanic, Theodore retired from Metro Toyota...