Obituaries

Nov 15, 2024

Carol J Jenkins, 76 of Norwalk, passed away On November 15, 2024, after an extended illness at Twilight Gardens Nursing Center. She was born on June 14, 1948, to Evelyn A Jackson and Charles G Jenkins.

Carol is survived by her children, Fannie J Yoder (Brad Willmore) of Cleveland, Carol Ann Yoder of Norwalk, Daniel (Trisha) Yoder...

Nov 15, 2024

Jane E. McDonald, 75, passed peacefully from this life to the next on November 15, 2024, at her home.  She was born on June 9, 1949, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Carl and Marjorie (Comer) Sweet and was a 1967 Norwalk High School graduate.

Jane loved spending time with her family, traveling, playing cards, attending musicals...

Nov 14, 2024

David Timothy Slater (Tim Slater), age 65 of New London, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 after a long battle with COPD.  He was born January 31, 1959 in Indiana, PA.  At 5 years old he moved to Ohio with his family, where he attended North Ridgeville High School. Tim would marry the love of his life Marilyn...

Nov 14, 2024

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Dusty Allen Craft, 42, of Shelby, Ohio. Dusty became ill and passed away unexpectedly with his family and loved ones by his side at the Mansfield Ohio health, November 14th, 2024. Dusty lived a life filled with love and laughter. He will leave a lasting impact on all who had the...

Nov 14, 2024

Anthony R. "Tony" Brummitt, of Vermilion, Ohio, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at Admirals Pointe Nursing Home in Huron, Ohio, at the age of 66. Tony was born on January 17, 1958, in Norwalk, to the late Yvonne Smith and Burnice Brummitt. He graduated from Norwalk High School in 1976.

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Nov 13, 2024

Anna Lea Clark (nee Case) of Tampa, Florida (formerly of New London, Ohio) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Mease Countryside Hospital in Clearwater, Florida following a recent fall.  Mrs. Clark was born September 20, 1937, at home in Honaker, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Isaac Lee and Rosa Belle (nee Steele)...

Nov 12, 2024

Dennis E. Dawson, 62, of Ashland, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at UH Samaritan Hospital. Born on April 4, 1962, in New London, he was the son of the late Raymond Dean Keener and Edrie (nee Nichols) Speece. Denny was a graduate of Ashland High School and the Pittsburgh Culinary Institute.

Denny worked as a chef for...

Nov 12, 2024

Jeffrey Michael Rang, age 51, of Norwalk, OH passed peacefully into heaven on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from an unforeseen pulmonary embolism.  Jeff was born to Kathleen Nelson and Michael Rang on July 7, 1973 – his parents' first wedding anniversary. Jeff is survived by his parents:  Kathleen Nelson and Michael (Jan) Rang of Norwalk, OH.  He is also...

Nov 11, 2024

Genevieve Stanfield (Peterson), age 92, passed away early Monday morning, November 11, 2024 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin, Ohio. She was born at her family homestead located at the north end of Storer Valley in Mound Prairie Township, Houston, Minnesota on January 10, 1932 to Abraham and Hazel (Lanz) Peterson. This was the same farm settled by her...

Nov 11, 2024

Frederick "Fred" James McCurdy, age 89,  died on November 11, 2024. He was born in 1935  in Massachusetts where he resided until moving to Lorain, OH.  Fred worked at the Ford Plant for 38 years, enjoyed bowling, golfing, fixing cars and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Florence and Walter...

Nov 10, 2024

Rick A. Mechling, 77, of New London, OH passed Sunday, November 10, 2024, at his residence.  He was born March 10, 1947, in Brookville, PA to the late Frances (Yonik) and Arthur Mechling.  Rick served in the US Army in Korea and worked as a Central Office Technician with AT & T Phone Company and several of their predecessors...

Nov 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lillian Graves on November 10, 2024, at the age of 73. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Lillian departed from this earthly life surrounded by the love of her family and the comforting presence of her Lord.

Lillian was preceded in death by...

Nov 6, 2024

Trudy E. Wright, 69, passed away on November 6, 2024, at Amherst Manor surrounded by her loved ones. Trudy was born on November 10, 1954, in Sutton, West Virginia to the late Junior and Lucille (Ramsey) Frame.

Trudy devoted her life to her family and the simple joys that filled her heart. She was a proud and...

Nov 5, 2024

Brian L. Parrott, 67, of North Fairfield, Ohio, changed lanes from this life to the next on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.  He was born on December 10, 1956, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Howard and Wilma (Orphey) Parrott.  He lived in Hemet, California and attended Hemet Elementary School for 3 years, and moved back to Ohio, attended North...

Nov 5, 2024

Jorge Gomez, age 69, passed away peacefully in Wellington, Ohio on November 5th, 2024. Jorge Hernán Gómez Roldán was born the 5th of six children to Jorge Gómez González and Lúz Marina Roldán Aguilera, baptized at the cathedral of San Fernando in Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, on May 23, 1955. Growing up in Colombia he enjoyed fishing, basketball,...

Nov 4, 2024

Joyce E. Rutherford, 88, of Wellington passed away November 4, 2024 at Welcome Nursing Home. She was born on May 17, 1936 to Malcom Stanley and Vergie Johnson Stanley in Scott County, Virginia. She graduated from Rye Cove High School in 1953.

She married Charles Rutherford on August 28, 1954 and they were married for 67 years....

Nov 3, 2024

Steven L. Metro, age 74, of New London died peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born December 21, 1949, in Cleveland, he graduated from the Max Hayes Trade School in 1969. In 1991 he would move to New London with his family.

After retiring from Kent Sporting Goods, Steven spent the rest...

Nov 2, 2024

Charlotte Norton (nee Mogren) was born on April 8, 1933, in Whitesboro, New York to Jalmer (Jack) and Allie Mogren. Charlotte graduated with honors from Whitesboro High School in 1951, took some business courses, and then went to work as a teller at the Savings Bank of Utica until she married the love of her life, George Robert (Bob)...

Nov 1, 2024

John P. Stevens, 81, of New London, OH died at home on Friday, November 1, 2024.  He was born on September 25, 1943, in Morgantown, WV.  He was one of seven children born to the late Charles B. and Janette Stevens.

John married Margaret (McKinney) Stevens on July 25, 1985; a lifelong area resident; New London is...

Oct 30, 2024

Barbara M. Huber, of Milan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2024. She was born January 19, 1938 to Frank and Marian (Weigand) Ryder and lived her entire life in Milan.

Barb graduated from Milan High School in 1955 and the M.B. Johnson School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. On September 6, 1958 she married...