Obituaries

Aug 13, 2024

Lee Ridge, 88, of New London, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his home. On November 7, 1935, Lee was born in Daisytown, PA to the late Orman and Julia (nee Krilosky) Ridge. Lee proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War.

He worked many years at Ford Motor Company and...

Aug 12, 2024

Gloria L. Scagnetti, age 87, died peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Twilight Gardens in Norwalk. Born July 31, 1937, in Norwalk, she had been a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Milan High School in 1955 and would later earn a business certificate. Gloria would find her niche in banking, holding various positions within local banks until...

Aug 12, 2024

Willard F. Bores, 83, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on August 12, 2024 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky. He was born on February 19, 1941, in Monroeville, Ohio, to Leo and Irene (Wilhelm) Bores. A lifelong resident of the area, Willard attended both Norwalk and Norwalk St. Paul High School. He married Gwendoline (Goostree) Bores in 1962.

Willard...

Aug 12, 2024

Larry D. Cooper, 78, of New London, died Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Laurels of New London.  He was born July 1, 1946, in Akron to the late Dorothy (Burkett) and Bernard Cooper.  Larry was a diesel mechanic for Kenmore Construction in Akron, Mack Trucking and later worked at D & R.  He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying...

Aug 11, 2024

Ronald N. Ingersoll, 82, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born on April 14, 1942 in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Ivan and Irene (Brauer) Ingersoll Hafner. He married Patricia A. (Franks) Ingersoll in 1964 and was married for 45 years before her passing in 2009.

Ron enjoyed...

Aug 10, 2024

William Richard Watters Sr., 78, passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at his home in Wellington, Ohio. He was a car enthusiast, a gardener, a patriot, a poet, and, above all, a family man.

He was born Nov. 11, 1945, in Oberlin, the son of the late Florence (nee Clodwick) and H. Robert Watters. He was a...

Aug 10, 2024

George A. Maurer, 94, of Wellington, died Saturday, August 10, 2024, at The Echelon of Medina.  He was born on June 27, 1930, in Geneva, Ohio, to the late Dr. J.E. and Helen (Momeyer) Maurer.  He graduated from Geneva High School in 1948, and The Ohio State University, in 1956.

George was a stockbroker with Wachovia Securities,...

Aug 9, 2024

Gregory A. Sutherland (Greg), 63, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, after recent extensive health issues.

He was born on September 27, 1960, in Norwalk, to the late Danny and Shirley (Marion) Sutherland.

Greg was a lifelong resident of Norwalk and was a graduate of Norwalk...

Aug 9, 2024

Kimberly Ann O'Neil, age 67, of Bellevue, passed away August 9, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

She was born July 18, 1957, in Willard, Ohio, the daughter of Green and Monica (Fritz) Collins. She graduated from Monroeville High School/EHOVE in 1975. She received a nursing degree from Providence School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Nursing...

Aug 7, 2024

Frances C. Olson, 93, of Vermilion and former resident of New London, died on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at the Mill Manor Nursing Home in Vermilion.  Frances was born on March 20, 1931, in Ashland, OH, the daughter of the late Cloyd L. and Goldie (Moomaw) Scherif.

Frances sold real estate for twenty years, worked for American...

Aug 3, 2024

Mary Ellen Courtney, 91, of Avon, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Avon Oaks Caring Community. Born in Logan, PA, on August 14, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Howard) Taneyhill. Mary grew up and graduated from Altoona, PA before moving to Aurora, OH. She later moved back to Pennsylvania to care for family....

Aug 2, 2024

Raymond Dean Keener, 90, of Wellington, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at home. Born on June 14, 1934 in Albian, OH, he was the son of the late Harlan and Nedra (nee Arnt) Keener. Dean grew up in the Sullivan area and was a graduate of Sullivan High School. Following graduation, he joined and proudly served in the United...

Aug 1, 2024

Patrick Homer Messersmith, 98, of Wellington, died Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Avon Lake under hospice care. A son of the late Lloyd Homer and Minnie Olive (nee Moore) Messersmith, Patrick was born on March 17, 1926, in Linn, Missouri. He graduated from high school in Illinois and then proudly joined the Army Air Corps during World War II....

Aug 1, 2024

Debra Lee (Van Vlerah) Birdsell, 66, of Collins, Ohio, and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, died on August 1, 2024, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo.  She was born on July 21, 1957, in Norwalk, to the late Dorothy (Ruffing) and Morris Van Vlerah, and was a 75 graduate of EHOVE and Norwalk High School.

Debbie loved...

Jul 31, 2024

John D. "JD" Pothorski, 53, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on July 31, 2024, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, after many health ailments. John was born on January 30, 1971, in Canton, Ohio, to Elizabeth (Shotwell) Pothorski and the late John A. Pothorski. He graduated from Monroeville High School where he played basketball and football and EHOVE, where...

Jul 31, 2024

Lucille C. Sickinger, 84, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio. She was born on May 11, 1940, in Norwalk, to the late Leonard and Lucille (Grosswiler) Sickinger.

Lucille enjoyed BINGO, reading, watching the game show network, playing Jeopardy with family, spending time with great grandchildren, and gardening....

Jul 31, 2024

Shirley Jones, 72, of Willard, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Willard with her family by her side.  She was born September 28,1951 in Willard to the late Catherine (Schultz) and Henry R. Shafer Sr.  Shirley was a lifelong resident of Willard and worked as a nurse's aide at Hillside Acres for several years as well...

Jul 29, 2024

Roger D. "Chub" Osborn, 67, of North Fairfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Chub was born on January 10, 1957, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Shirley (Reep) Osborn and the late Roger J. Osborn. He graduated from South...

Jul 28, 2024

Paul L. Schneiter, 82, of New London, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 12, 1942, in New London, the son of the late Albert A. and Hazel (Anderson) Schneiter.

Paul was a lifelong resident of New London. After High School he worked at...

Jul 28, 2024

Lora Jean Thomas, 56, of Greenwich died on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk. Lora was born on July 25, 1968 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Cline and Lois (Newsome) Tackett.

Lora was a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. Her family was very important to her and she took great pride...