Jennifer Ann (Welchons) Rogers
Jun 6, 2024
Jennifer Ann Rogers, 52, of Sandusky, Ohio, and formerly Vermilion, Ohio, passed away on June 6, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born December 20, 1971 in Sandusky, to Claude and the late, Sue (Lamb) Welchons.
Jennifer was a graduate of Vermilion High School and Bowling Green State University, where she studied Psychology. She...
Larry George Hurst
Jun 4, 2024
Larry George Hurst, of Pittsfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic at the age of 79. Born in 1944 on Christmas Eve to parents Thelma (nee Smith) and Elton Hurst, Larry grew up in Pittsfield. Larry was a 1964 graduate of Oberlin High School and earned an associate's degree from Lorain County Community College....
Susan J. (Whetstone) Kissel
Jun 4, 2024
Susan J. Kissel, 71, of Willard, died on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Willows of Willard. She was born on October 5, 1952, in Willard, the daughter of the late Roger and Arlene (Kime) Whetstone. Susie was a graduate of Willard High School, class of 1971.
Susie was a long and faithful employee of Huntington Bank,...
John Henry Rodgers
Jun 3, 2024
John Henry Rodgers, 72, of Wellington, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at home after a long illness. Born on June 23, 1951 in Bedford, he was the son of the late John and Henrietta (nee Gerdes) Rodgers. John grew up in Maple Heights and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.
John worked 33 years at...
Vernon Hammons
Jun 3, 2024
Vernon Hammons, 86, of LaGrange, died at home with his family by his side on Monday, June 3, 2024. On October 24, 1937, Vernon was born and raised in London, Kentucky to the late Green and Allie Hammons.
In 1992, Vernon retired from Ford Motor Company where he worked in the upholstery department making cushions. Vernon loved...
Theresa M. Rogers
Jun 2, 2024
Theresa M. Rogers, 93, of Vermilion, Ohio, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed peacefully from this life to the next on June 2, 2024, at Kingston of Vermilion. She was born on March 11, 1931, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, to the late Giovanni and Elizabeth (Grezdashco) DiAntonio.
Theresa was spunky, she loved playing BINGO and cards, and...
Kurtis T. Beatty
Jun 2, 2024
Kurtis T. Beatty, 44, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2024, at home. He was born on January 3, 1980, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Mark and Vickie (Smith) Beatty. Kurt graduated from Norwalk St. Paul High School in 1998, and Heidelberg University in 2002.
After college, Kurt moved to Columbus where he was a...
Kirk Lee Jordan
Jun 2, 2024
Kirk Lee Jordan, 55, of Sullivan, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 2, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. On May 31, 1969, Kirk was born in Oberlin to Dan and Bonnie (nee Watters) Jordan. Kirk grew up in Huntington and graduated from Black River High School.
Since 1989, Kirk has worked at...
Donald S Adams, Sr.
Jun 1, 2024
Donald S. Adams, Sr., 61, of New London died on Saturday, June 1, 2024 under the care of hospice with his loving family by his side. Donald was born on September 11, 1962, the son of the late Robert and Nola (Hinkle) Adams.
He was born and raised in New London and was a 1981 graduate of...
Gary Carter Knapp
Jun 1, 2024
Gary Carter Knapp, born December 6, 1950 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home on June 1, 2024. He grew up running the streets of Wellington with his many comrades.
He was a proud Vietnam Veteran serving in the Army, 11E20 Arm Crewman.
Gary retired after 35 years from The Elyria City...
Christopher Scott Orrao
May 31, 2024
Christopher Scott Orrao, of Milan lost his long battle with mental illness on May 31, 2024, he was born December 22, 1977 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Christopher is survived by his parents,
Adriano and Vicki (Stacey) Orrao. Brother, Peter (Donna) Orrao, and niece, Shirah (Nate) Hoffman of Fort Myers, FL. His aunts, Becky Lawrence of Norwalk,...
Allen Duane Mason
May 29, 2024
Allen Duane Mason, 72, of Wellington died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the Elms. A son of the late Lee and Eleanor (Marmie) Mason, Allen was born in Wellington on May 24, 1952. He joined the United States Army at age 17 and proudly served his country in Vietnam.
Allen worked at the Wellington Foundry, Whirlaway and...
Charles Zacharias
May 26, 2024
Charles Zacharias, 91, of Wellington, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by family. Charles was born on August 24, 1932, in Valley City, to Wilmer and Winnie (nee Sauerbrei) Zacharias. He served 2 years in the Army from 1954-1956 as a tank commander at Ft. Benning, GA. Charles...
Jeffrey Alan Moehlman
May 25, 2024
Jeffrey Alan Moehlman, age 68, of Norwalk died on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Firelands Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born April 11, 1956, in Norwalk, he graduated from St. Paul High School in 1974. He worked as a heavy equipment operator with the union for 30 years.
A hard worker, Jeffrey was also...
Arla Ann (Carpenter) Olshewski
May 25, 2024
Arla Ann Olshewski, age 75, of New London, died on May 25, 2024 at Metro Health Hospital in Cleveland. Born February 20, 1949, in Norwalk, to the late Leland and Georgia (Lobenthal) Carpenter, she attended Western Reserve High School. An incredibly hard working individual, Arla would sometimes work two jobs to provide for her family. Most recently she was...
John L. Fries
May 25, 2024
John L. Fries, age 81, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 25, 2024 at Fisher Titus Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. John was born on August 21, 1942 in Norwalk to the late Clemence and Alice (Hohler) Fries. Graduating from St. Paul Catholic School in 1960, John began working as a loan officer for Citizen's...
Wayne P. Timchuk
May 24, 2024
Wayne P. Timchuk, 86, of New London, died Friday, May 24, 2024, at Welcome Nursing Home, Oberlin. He was born November 6, 1937, in Lorain, Oh to the late Lillian (Rousseau) and Pete Timchuk. Wayne grew up in Brighton and graduated from Wellington High School, class of 1955. He ran heavy construction equipment, farmed and sold farm machinery. He...
Brenda Gail Turnley
May 23, 2024
Brenda G. Turnley, 76, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio. She was born on November 18, 1947, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to the late Richard Howard and Thelma Lucille (Dingess) Turnley. She was a graduate of Norwalk High School and later Ashland University.
Brenda was...
Maynard “Lee” Bell
May 21, 2024
Maynard "Lee" Bell, age 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 21, 2024.
Lee grew up in Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania until the 9th grade when the family moved to Wakeman, Ohio in 1968. In his junior year he attended EHOVE as one of the first students to complete the two-year carpentry program. After graduation from Western...
Helen Lucille Smith
May 21, 2024
Helen Lucille Smith, 88, of Willard, went to her Eternal Home and Savior May 21, 2024. She was born May 2, 1936, to Lindsey and Martha Hodges in West Virginia. She married her loving husband, Roy Mason Smith, on Oct. 31, 1959. Together they worked in the printing industry for much of their lives. After meeting while working in...
