Obituaries

Oct 17, 2025

Frank Charles Nedveski II, 73, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 17, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on June 13, 1952. To the late Frank & Margaret (nee Kasarda) Nedveski.

Frank served as a Sergeant in the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 25 years and finished his career...

Oct 16, 2025

David O. Smith, 58, of Norwalk, Ohio, entered into heavenly rest on Thursday, October 16, 2025, after many recent health issues at the Cleveland Clinic.  He was born on April 1, 1967, to the late William and Margie (Hall) Smith.  Dave graduated from Monroeville High School in 1985, where he was a member of the state championship basketball team....

Oct 16, 2025

Lester Harlan Matcham, 92, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at University Hospital Elyria. The son of the late Forrest S. and Lena E. (Coates) Matcham, Lester was born on June 1, 1933, in Oberlin.

Lester grew up in Brighton and graduated from Brighton High School. He proudly served in the Army from 1953 to 1955....

Oct 12, 2025

Robert A. "Bob" Cooke, age 80, of New London passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Born April 1, 1945 in New London, he graduated with the New London High School Class of 1963. At age 14, he had began working in the family business at New London Lanes. His...

Oct 11, 2025

Bruce R. Hodgson, age 74, of Wellington, died on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born February 7, 1951, he was the son of Gayle and Lois (Ketcham) Hodgson. Bruce worked for Ford Motor Company in Avon as a machinist for over thirty years before his retirement. With his wife, Donna, he attended...

Oct 10, 2025

Sharon Joyce Thomas (née Masek), age 74, of New London, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 19, 1951, in Euclid, Ohio, Sheri lived a life marked by devotion to her faith and her family. She placed priority on encouraging others and sharing her faith in God...

Oct 10, 2025

Phyllis C. Brandt Schindler, 93 and a half, of Wellington, died Friday, October 10, 2025 at home with her family by her side. Born on January 12, 1932 in Lafayette, she was the daughter of the late Ortho and Bernadine (nee Ridinger) Cotner. Phyllis grew up in Lafayette and graduated from Lafayette High School.

Trained as a...

Oct 8, 2025

John Lloyd Henry Colley, 64, of Wellington, died on October 8, 2025 at his home. A lifelong Wellington resident, John was born in Elyria on June 10, 1961 to parents Charles and Shirley (Betts) Colley. He graduated from Black River High School.

A welder by trade, John worked in a variety of places throughout his career. He...

Oct 6, 2025

Richard H. Jensen, 64, of Norwalk, passed away on October 6, 2025, at Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on September 4, 1961, George and Maureen (Kycera) Jensen, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.

Richard proudly served his country for 22 years in the United States Air Force. He hardly ever met a stranger and loved to...

Oct 4, 2025

Charles C. Adams, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio, entered into eternal rest in heaven on October 4, 2025.  He was born on September 17, 1933, in West Liberty, Kentucky, to the late Chame and Wanna (Williams) Adams.

Charlie was a very well-liked good Christian man who loved the Lord.  His own salvation at an early age often provided...

Oct 1, 2025

Lee Ann Bickley, 62, of Fremont, passed away on October 1, 2025, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo. She was born on January 6, 1963, in Delbarton, West Virginia to Florence Ann Webb and the late Granville Lee Duty.

Lee Ann grew up in Norwalk and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1981. Lee Ann married the...

Sep 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barbara Ann Riedy

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Riedy, age 64, of New London, Ohio. She passed away on September 29, 2025, with a house full of her favorite sounds; the voices of her husband, children and grandkids.

Barbara was born on June 17,...

Sep 29, 2025

Fred Cole, 80, of New London, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 29, 2025, at Admiral's Pointe in Huron. He was born on December 4, 1944, in New London, to the late Allie (Wireman) and Herman Cole. Fred grew up in New London and attended New London Schools. He proudly served his country in...

Sep 27, 2025

Cheri Lee Kelley October 20, 1944 – September 27, 2025

Cheri found joy in the simple pleasures—years of camping trips and boating adventures that brought her closer to nature and family, followed by summer days spent at Kelley's Island, where she loved riding around on golf carts looking for deer. She also cherished Sunday car rides with...

Sep 26, 2025

Floyd Wayne Herold, 86, a lifelong resident of Wellington, died Friday, September 26, 2025, surrounded by his family at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin. Born on August 23, 1939, in Berea, he was the son of the late Emanuel Herold and Viola (nee Putt) Knapp. Floyd was a 1959 graduate of Wellington High School.

A carpenter by...

Sep 25, 2025

William Edward "Bill" Burton, age 82, of New London, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his residence. Born January 19, 1943, in Ashland, he was the son of Stanley Wilburn Burton Sr. and Gladys Lucille (Miller) Dubick. Bill was a 1961 graduate of New London High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force as...

Sep 24, 2025

Della Marie Kidd, age 87, of Roseville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Born on January 14, 1938, in Salyersville, Kentucky, Della was one of ten children of the late Charles and Gracie Baldridge Wireman. She carried the values of hard work and family throughout her life, most notably during her long career at...

Sep 24, 2025

Mary Wight Perkins, 90, of New London, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2025, at Grandma's Place Home Care. Mary was born in New London on November 29, 1934, to Lloyd and Edna Wight.

A lifelong resident of New London, Mary graduated with the New London High School Class of 1952 and continued to Baldwin Wallace College,...

Sep 24, 2025

Antoneena E. "Neena" Beck, 78, of Collins, Ohio, died from complications after a heart attack on September 24, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic.  She was born on April 5, 1947, in New York to the late John and Elaine Sircusa.

Neena loved animals, especially horses, and was very giving and community minded.  It was common to see...

Sep 23, 2025

Leah Hluszti, 25, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away on September 23, 2025.  Born on February 14, 2000, Leah was a radiant soul whose love, laughter, and kindness brought light to all who knew her.

Leah had a gift of writing poetry and will be remembered for love of music. Leah's childhood was spent with her family playing...