Obituaries

Nov 4, 2025

Alvie Kidd, age 88, of New London, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Village of the Falls in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.

Born on March 2, 1937, in Honaker, Kentucky, Alvie was the son of the late Bill and Minta (Kidd) Kidd. A self-taught welder with unmatched skill and pride in his craft, Alvie...

Nov 3, 2025

Marie A. (Bryant) Hall, 77, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at Stoney Ridge Senior Living in Miamisburg.  She was born on April 22, 1948, in Hi Hat, Kentucky, to the late Johnnie and Lissie Bryant.  She graduated from McDowell High School in Kentucky and also attended Alice Lloyd College.

Marie loved to...

Nov 3, 2025

William "Bill" Feliciano, 62, of Wellington, died on Monday, November 3, 2025, under the care of New Life Hospice. A son of Martin and Verdonna (nee Wolfe) Feliciano, Bill was born on August 28, 1963, in Berea. He was a 1982 graduate of Buckeye High School and grew up in Valley City.

For many years, Bill worked...

Nov 2, 2025

Duane D. Harvey, age 78, of New London, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born August 17, 1947 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Webster and Virginia (Lawson) Harvey, he graduated from New London High School and would later work for McDonald's in New London and Norwalk. Duane was a...

Oct 30, 2025

Mary Charmaine Boose (Leber), age 83, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away at home peacefully on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 23, 1941, in Norwalk, Ohio, Charmaine was the daughter of the late Paul Edward Leber and Claire Marcelle (Lundell) Leber. She was a 1959 graduate of Townsend-Wakeman High School.

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Oct 28, 2025

Dale Floyd Myers, was born Nov. 1, 1957, in New London, Ohio.  He passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.  Dale was honored to serve in the US Army.  He loved the outdoors and could often be found walking or sitting outside with his favorite drink.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending...

Oct 28, 2025

Juanita (Tootie) Grospitch, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1948 at the New London Hospital in New London, Ohio, the daughter of Madge and Floyd Miller.  She married Dale Grospitch in 1994, he passed away in 2014. Her siblings are Marcia (Dick) Torp and Dennis (Dawn) Miller.

Tootie got her...

Oct 26, 2025

Kelly Marie Swope, 62, of Wellington, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin. Born on August 6, 1963, in Oberlin, to parents, Mary Lou (nee Regal) and Charles Swope. Kelly attended Wellington High School and graduated from the Lorain County JVS.

Kelly worked for Forest City in Wellington for many years and most...

Oct 26, 2025

Robert Wayne Hohman (91) of Norwalk died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Stein Hospice, Sandusky, OH. He was born October 7, 1934, in Homestead, PA to the late Elizabeth (Cyphert) and Fredrick Hohman. Robert worked for Steffani Contracting and Johnson Furnace in Bellevue, OH. He enjoyed bowling and flying radio controlled airplanes, but spending time with his family he...

Oct 24, 2025

Victoria L.  "Vicky" Kirk, 71, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025.  She was born on July 9, 1954, in Newark, Ohio, to the late William and Emogene (Brown) Kirk.  She graduated from Norwalk High School.

Vicky was a Certified Nursing Assistant; she had worked at the Norwalk Memorial Home and Ohio Veterans Home...

Oct 24, 2025

Birdie Mae Thomas, 86, of Elyria, died on Friday, October 24, 2025, at University Hospital – Elyria. The daughter of the late Birdie and Maltie (Maynard) Napier, Birdie was born on March 10, 1939, in Ferguson, WV and moved to OH in the early 1970s.

She was a homemaker who loved her family and spent her life...

Oct 24, 2025

Brenda Kay Vaught, 74, of New London and formerly of Sullivan, passed away under hospice care on Friday, October 24, 2025. On November 7, 1950, Brenda was born in Roncevert, West Virginia to the late Harmon Bane and Ilene (nee Wykle) Wood. Brenda graduated from Midview High School.

A trainer in Histology, Brenda worked at Wil Research...

Oct 24, 2025

Donna A. Jennings, born July 17, 1948, entered Heaven on October 24, 2025. Donna was born in Madison, West Virginia, to William and Evelyn (Hancock) Dangerfield. The eldest of seven children, Donna's caring nature and strong work ethic were evident from a young age and continued to guide her throughout her life.

A determined and independent woman,...

Oct 22, 2025

George T. Weikel, 77, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky on October 22, 2025. He was born on November 29, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Anthony and Maryellen Weikel.

George grew up in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, where he and his brother, Anthony "Lee" Weikel, spent countless hours exploring the outdoors...

Oct 22, 2025

Richard G. "Dick" Doughty, 88, of Norwalk, Ohio, died early Wednesday morning, October 22, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  He was born on September 6, 1937, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Frank and Agnes (Wise) Doughty and was a lifelong area resident. He was a faithful member of St. Paul Catholic Church where he married his loving wife, ...

Oct 19, 2025

Michael James Hollinger was born January 9, 2005, in Santa Monica, CA. He was taken from us too soon on October 19, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

Michael spent the early part of his life in both Hudson and Bellevue, Ohio. Just before Michael's 10th birthday we relocated our family to Hermosa Beach, CA, because of a job...

Oct 18, 2025

Robert John Mohler, 94, of Pittsfield, died Saturday October 18, 2025, at Welcome Nursing Home. Born on July 23, 1931, he was the son of the late John and Mary Irene (nee Seeley) Mohler. Robert, known by most as Bob, grew up in Grafton and graduated from Grafton High School.

Bob was drafted into the Navy in...

Oct 17, 2025

Arlene J. Roberts, 95, of Northfield, died Friday, October 17, 2025. Arlene made her arrival into the world on New Year's Day 1930 in Columbus; she was the daughter of the late William and Bernice (nee Prochaska) Bronstrup. Arlene grew up on the east side of Cleveland and graduated from East High.

Arlene worked as a book...

Oct 17, 2025

Harl R. Myers, 76, of Norwalk, Ohio, died naturally but unexpectedly on October 17, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  He was born on December 25, 1948, in Norwalk to the late Ray and Rosaltha (Husted) Myers and was a Norwalk High School graduate.

Harl was an avid chess player with many interests and hobbies over the years...

Oct 17, 2025

Tonya E. "Toni" Kessler, 58, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on October 17, 2025, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio, after many recent health issues. She was born on June 11, 1967, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Eugene and Linda Lou (Beck) Kessler.

Toni was retired but she had worked at the former Vanson's in...