Obituaries

Oct 9, 2024

Donna Jean (Krontz) Jenkins, 89, of Norwalk, died at home surrounded by her family on October 9, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born on February 26, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, to Glen and Esther Krontz.

Donna was full of life, anyone that knew her can tell you she was full of love, laughter, and spunkiness...

Oct 9, 2024

Arizona Montgomery, 91, of Willard, died on October 9, 2024, at her residence with her loving family by her side.  She was born on March 10, 1933, in Salyersville, KY, the daughter of the late Galen and Hazel (Howard) Back.

Arizona grew up in Salyersville, KY, in the early years Arizona lived in various cities, until finally...

Oct 7, 2024

Jeffrey A. Correll, 71, of New London, died Monday, October 7, 2024. Born on October 26, 1952 in Akron, he was the son of the late John and Diane (nee James) Correll. Jeff grew up in Medina and West Salem area before joining the United States Army.

Jeff was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed...

Oct 6, 2024

Frances Anne Comstock (94), formerly of Wellington, died on October 6, 2024 in New Albany, OH.  She was born May 9, 1930 in Columbus, OH to the late George and Effie (nee Martin) Schleppi. Fran graduated from South High School in 1946. She graduated with a B.S. degree in Nursing from the Ohio State University School of Nursing in...

Oct 5, 2024

Dr. Alvin W. Burger, 73, of Norwalk, died Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home. Born on February 15, 1951, in Hamilton, OH, he was the son of the late Eugene and Esther (nee Koch) Burger. Alvin grew up in the Hamilton and Oxford area before attending The Ohio State University, where he obtained his Doctorate in...

Oct 5, 2024

Martha C. (Roeder) Ackerman, 84, of New London, Ohio, entered into heavenly rest on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  She was at home, where she wanted to be, surrounded by her loving family.  Martha was born on September 11, 1940, in New London, Ohio, to the late Norbert and Mary (Pheiffer) Roeder.  The oldest of 13 children, she grew up...

Oct 4, 2024

Sandra Eileen Poorman, 81, of Ashland, died Friday, October 4, 2024, at Brethren Care Village. Born on April 6, 1943, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Dorothy (nee Ludwig) Muench. Sandra grew up in Cleveland and moved to the New London and Fitchville area in 1978.

Sandra worked as a secretary for...

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...