Obituaries

Oct 3, 2024

Ron Youngless, 63, of New London, died unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, October 3, 2024.  Ron was born on October 11, 1960, in New London, Ohio the son of Vernedia "Louise" (McClurg) Youngless and Norman Dale Youngless Sr.  He was a 1979 graduate of New London High School, where he played baseball and was the best pitcher of...

Sep 30, 2024

Billy Lee "Bill" Harrison, 85, of Wellington, died Monday, September 30, 2024 at his home under Hospice care. On July 18, 1939, Bill was born in Huddy, KY to the late Amos L. and Eloise (nee Runyon) Harrison.

He worked for US Steel for 40 years and he also worked for Wellington Implement for a short time....

Sep 30, 2024

Pauline Nelson, 79, of New London, Ohio died on Monday, September 30, 2024, at home with her loving family by her side.  She was born on January 24, 1945, in New London, Ohio, the daughter of the late Floyd and Burnitta (Schaffer) Murr.

Pauline was a lifelong resident of the New London area.  She married David M....

Sep 29, 2024

Terry E. Mansfield, Sr., 57, of Greenwich, Ohio, died on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.  Terry was born on December 16, 1966, in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of Mary (Poole) Gibson.  He was a 1986 graduate of Plymouth High School and was employed as a welder at Black and Decker, in Willard.

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Sep 29, 2024

Mary Kerner Schild Rogers, 96, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio.  She was born on February 18, 1928, in Norwalk, to the late George and Ethel (Negel) Kerner.  Mary was a graduate of Norwalk St. Paul High School's class of 1946.  She was proud that both...

Sep 26, 2024

Carol A. Thompson, 80, of Mansfield and formerly of Greenwich, Ohio, died on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 24, 1944, in Sandusky, Ohio, the daughter of the late Elton O. "Buster" and Violet L. (Kennedy) Snyder.  Carol was a Registered Nurse at Peoples Hospital in Mansfield for many years and would later...

Sep 26, 2024

Helen L. Riley, 93, of Milan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home.  She was born on October 3, 1930, in South Shore, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Molly M. (Sloan) Hall.

Helen lived in the Portsmouth area until the late 1950's when she met her late husband Donald E....

Sep 24, 2024

Richard L. "RL" Garner, 82, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, at Providence Care Center in Sandusky.  He was born on July 1, 1942, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Cecil and Marjorie (Eastman) Garner.  Richard graduated from Western Reserve High School (formerly Townsend High School).

An auctioneer and realtor for over 45 years, Dick was...

Sep 23, 2024

Christine Kelly, 83, of Wellington, died Monday, September 23, 2024, at Mercy Lorain Hospital. Born on September 29, 1940, in Honaker Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Jeff and Sintha (nee Kidd) Akers. Christine grew up in Kentucky and moved to Wellington in the early1960's.

Christine worked for Whirlaway in Wellington for many years. She...

Sep 22, 2024

Rachael A. Galloway, 34, of Sullivan, left this life for the next on Sunday, September 22, 2024.  Rachael, fondly known as Rae to her family and friends, was born October 21, 1989 to Brett Galloway and Debbie (Sword) Galloway.  Rae brought to this world a spunky little spirit, an infectious laugh, and a smile brighter than the brightest star....

Sep 21, 2024

Jeffrey Mitchell Gregory, age 66, of New London, died on Saturday, September 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 13, 1958, to the late William "Bill" and Nancy (Westfall) Gregory, he grew up in Wellington, moving to New London as an adult. Jeff worked at the New London Foundry for nearly 50 years.

Jeff always...

Sep 21, 2024

Darrell L. Jackson died on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at UH Ashland Samaritan Medical Center. Born January 16, 1950, in New London, he graduated from New London High School in 1968. MSgt Jackson served proudly on active duty in the United States Air Force after graduation from 1968 until his retirement in 1988.

After retiring from the...

Sep 20, 2024

Melinda S. Alonso-Ackerman, age 58, of Norwalk, died on Friday, September 20, 2024 following a lengthy illness.

Melinda was born on March 13, 1966 in Sandusky, Ohio. She was a 1984 graduate of Western Reserve High School where she participated in the school marching band. Melinda also attended EHOVE Joint Vocational School where she studied DCHO, receiving...

Sep 17, 2024

Eric E. Myers, 58, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on September 17, 2024, at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home.  He was born on April 29, 1966, in Norwalk, and spent most of his life in the Greenwich and Norwalk area, graduating from South Central High School and EHOVE.

He is survived by his son, Dustin J. Myers; two brothers,...

Sep 17, 2024

Sandy Gerber, 73, of Willard died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Ohio Health Mansfield. She left his world surrounded by her loving family and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She was born February 24, 1951, in Willard to the late Katherine (Kellogg) and Ernest R. Woodworth.  Sandy was a graduate of Willard High School,...

Sep 16, 2024

Gloria Jean Babitt, 75, of Wellington, died Monday, September, 16, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. Born August 18, 1949 in Lorain, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Frances (nee Dombrowski) Biczykowski. Gloria grew up in Lorain and graduated from Admiral King High School in 1967. She moved to Wellington in 1979.

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Sep 14, 2024

Gary Lee Wyckoff, age 85, of New London, died peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. Born March 6, 1939 to the late Charles E. and Etta Marie (Williams) Wyckoff, in Piketon, he moved to New London in 1974. Gary was a graduate of Piketon High School and later earned his Bachelor's degree from...

Sep 13, 2024

Clair "Dan" Daniel Church II, of Collins, died on Friday, September 13, 2024 at his residence in the presence of his beloved wife, Joanne. Born October 24, 1955, in Norwalk, he graduated from Western Reserve High School and the EHOVE Welding program in 1974. He had been a lifelong resident of the Hartland area.

An avid Harley...

Sep 13, 2024

Shirley L. (Hite) Beebe, who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Norwalk Memorial Home.  She was born on September 5, 1934, in East Chicago, Indiana, to the late Glenn and Cora M. (Hawk) Hite.  She was a 1953 graduate of Willard High School, where she was a cheerleader.

Shirley...

Sep 12, 2024

Starjenna Grace Hayes, 15, of Kansas City MO, passed away September 12, 2024 at home. Born on December 11, 2008 in Lorain, OH she was the daughter of the late Jennifer Dawn Hayes.

Star enjoyed the simple things in life such as spending time with her family and friends, cuddling with her newest niece, watching and making...