Obituaries

Apr 5, 2024

Pauline J. Richards O'Connor, 96, passed on to the arms of The Lord on April 5, 2024, with her daughter Ellen Wiles and son Roger Doerfler at her side. Pauline was born in Willard, Ohio on April 17, 1927. She was the daughter of Virgil A. Richards and Marie (Miller) Richards.

She was preceded in death by...

Apr 5, 2024

On Friday, April 5th, 2024, Vada Harris went home to be with our Lord after a long illness.  She was born April 23, 1929, to Fay O and Mary (Anderson) Long.

With her first husband, Robert Ward, who she lost in a tragic accident, she had two children Rita (Ward) White and Bobby Ward, who preceded her...

Apr 3, 2024

Susan "Romine" Cutting, age 79, of New London, Passed away gracefully and peacefully Wednesday, April 3, 2024 surrounded by her family at OhioHealth, Mansfield. She was born on Dec 26, 1944 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Lucinda and Louise Barnes. She grew up in Sun Valley, West Virginia and Graduated from Victory High School in Clarksburg in 1963. In...

Apr 3, 2024

Ralph Edward Kies ,96, of Norwalk, died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his residence.  He was born January 25, 1928, in Lorain, Ohio to the late Dorothy (Jones) and Dewey Kies.  Mr. Kies served in the US Airforce for 4 years, 6 years in California in the National Air Guard and was an independent over the road truck driver. ...

Apr 2, 2024

Mary K. Ott Barman, 83, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on April 2, 2024, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  She was born on June 24, 1940, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Edward and Kathryn (Lamb) Shutts.  She was a Norwalk High School graduate. Mary never lost her sense of humor or wit even hours before her passing.

An...

Apr 1, 2024

Arnel G. "Arnie" Blair, 92, of Greenwich, Ohio went to be with his heavenly father on April 1, surrounded by his loving family.

Arnel was born on January 1, 1932 to Elzie and Connie (Ratliff) Blair in Paintsville, Kentucky. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1951. He was a Korean War veteran and returned to Greenwich...

Apr 1, 2024

Penelope J. "Penny" Peckham, 58, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, April 1, 2024.  She was born on October 25, 1965, in Amherst, Ohio, to Joyce (Haynes) White and the late Willie Reagan.  She graduated from Edison High School in 1984.

Penny was loving, generous, charitable and feisty.  She had a huge...

Apr 1, 2024

Cheryl A. Scoggins, 69, passed away peacefully at the Laurels of New London. She was born on November 17, 1954, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Harold and Julia (Schowe) Duncan.

Cheryl loved pets, especially dogs, nature, and BINGO.

A mother of 3, she is survived by her daughters, Renee Scoggins, Angela (JaPaul) Rockwell, and...

Mar 31, 2024

Gwendolyn R. (Baum) Dunlap, 68, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home in Norwalk.  She was born on September 11, 1955, in Quincy, IL, to the late Ernest and Phyllis (Kroeger) DeHaven.

Gwen cherished time with her family and especially her grandchildren.  She loved pets, horses, gardening and flowers...

Mar 30, 2024

Liam Christopher Reed, age 11, of LaGrange, Ohio, passed away to heavenly rest on March 30, 2024, at his home.  He was born on December 22, 2012, in Cleveland, Ohio and was a student at PEP Prentiss (Fairview Park).

Liam was a wonderful son, with a huge loving personality.  He loved playing in the dirt, being outside,...

Mar 30, 2024

Dale Allen Matcham, 92, of Wellington, died Saturday, March 30, 2024, under the care of the Hospice of the Western Reserve. Born on December 13, 1931in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Forrest and Lena (nee Coates) Matcham. Dale was a graduate of Brighton High School and joined the United States Army following graduation.

Dale...

Mar 29, 2024

Jane Ida Morahan, 92, beloved daughter, sibling, and aunt to many, passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn (nee Brinkhoff), sister Mary Ann "Molly" Wiles, and brothers Martin and Donald.

Born on October 31, 1931, at Deaconess Hospital in Cleveland, OH, she spent several years...

Mar 29, 2024

David W. Deehr, D.O., 78, of Milan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024, at Firelands Hospital in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born in Sandusky on November 9, 1945, to the late Carl and Doris (Schaefer) Deehr. David met his wife Judith (Myers) in high school, and the two married in 1968.

David attended Perkins High...

Mar 27, 2024

Edward Anthony Willing, 63, of Wellington, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Elms Retirement Village after a lifelong struggle with Muscular Dystrophy. Born on December 23, 1960, in Lorain, he was the son of the late David Willing and Sheila Mary Caputo.

Edward grew up in the Lorain and Avon area and was a graduate of...

Mar 24, 2024

Suzanne Lilly Cain, 57, of West Salem, died Sunday, March 24, 2024. Born on September 16, 1966 in Lorain, she was the daughter of the late Roger Lee Lilly and Linda Lou Lucas. Suzanne was a 1984 graduate of Black River High School. Suzi attended LCCC where she earned an associate's degree and then Ashland University where she obtained...

Mar 24, 2024

Larry E. Olshewski, age 76, of New London, died on March 24, 2024 at his residence. Born December 8, 1947, to the late Michael and Kathryn (McConnel) Olshewski, he was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Larry was hard working, and was a devoted employee of R&L Carriers for over 35 years.

An avid...

Mar 23, 2024

Rollande Rose Madeline (Lafontaine) Leizerman May 26, 1924 – March 23, 2024

Rollande passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on March 23, 2024. She was born in St. Cyprien, de Dorchester, Quebec on May 26, 1924, to Antoinette & Joseph Lafontaine. Rollande grew up in nearby St. Justine, and moved to Montreal in the...

Mar 22, 2024

Sandye L. (Winchester) Cadmus, age 75, of Norwalk, passed on March 22, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic in Avon. Born April 13, 1948 to the late Ernest and Eula Winchester in Phoenix, Arizona. She had been a Norwalk resident, and spent many fond years in Florida.

Sandye was a Norwalk High School graduate of the class of...

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Ann Bates, age 91, of New London, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Laurels of New London. Born June 18, 1932, in East Liverpool, to the late Michael and Pearl Pisarsky, she had been a New London Resident for the majority of her life.

Mary enjoyed gardening and cooking, but was happiest when surrounded...

Mar 14, 2024

Imogene Faith Stafirski age 96, of Wellington passed away peacefully Thursday March 14th at Keystone Pointe in Lagrange Ohio. Imogene was born, April 24th 1927 in Johnstown, PA, daughter of the late, Harry M. & Emma (Stout) Kornprobst. She graduated from Johnstown High school in Pennsylvania. Imogene and her husband Joe moved to Wellington in 1968.

She...