Obituaries

Dec 22, 2023

Robert T Bennett jr 4-16-59,64, of Wellington , passed away at home on 12/22 at 2:44 ( and as a numbers man he would be pleased by that sequence) after a brief battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer surrounded by his wife Karen, of 42 years and children.

Robert worked for the city of Cleveland as a lineman...

Dec 21, 2023

Rita Louise (Kramer) Sparks, 94, of Milan, OH, passed away on December 21, 2023. Rita was born on April 18, 1929, in Norwalk, OH, to Charles M. Kramer and Olive M. (Ott) Kramer. Rita was a 1947 graduate of St. Paul Catholic High School. She was a loving housewife and mother of five children. Rita married her husband Paul...

Dec 21, 2023

Merle V. "Nick" Tracy Jr., 70, of Shiloh, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home.  He was born April 17, 1953, in Asland to the late Marilyn (Schlaufman) and Merle V. Tracy Sr. Merle was employed at Kroger in Ashland after high school until taking a job with the Ashland City Water Treatment Plant where he worked for...

Dec 18, 2023

Stephanie M. Jenkins, 48, of Norwalk, OH, passed from this life to the next unexpectedly, at home, on December 18, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1975, in Norwalk, to Dennis and Diane (Heston) Nead and graduated from Norwalk St. Paul Catholic High School in 1993.

Stephanie loved her children and cherished her grandchildren. Her family...

Dec 18, 2023

Integrity, honor, and pride were the most appropriate words to describe Tim Anderson. He lived EVERYDAY of his life according to these virtues. Whether he was fixing a car, digging a ditch, or giving a loved one a hug, it was all done with an unmatched degree of care. Tim, who was born on May 24, 1958, was 65...

Dec 17, 2023

Lawrence Dale Myers, 84, of Sullivan, died Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the Laurels of New London. Born on February 28, 1939 in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Carl Marlin and Pearl (nee Parsons) Myers. Lawrence grew up in West Virginia before moving to Ohio in the late 50's

Lawrence worked for General...

Dec 16, 2023

Harley Dean Reed, 84, of Willard, died Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Willard Mercy Hospital. Born on October 27, 1939 in North Fairfield, he was the son of the late Claude and Agnes Reed. Harley was a 1957 graduate of North Fairfield High School and served in the Air National Guard in Mansfield from 1961-1966.

Harley married...

Dec 16, 2023

Richard D. ("Dick") Zeiter, age 88, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on December 16 after a lengthy illness while surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 29, 1935, in Centerton, Ohio to the late Mervin D. Zeiter and Helen M. Martin Zeiter. His stepmother was the late Lucile Zeiter.

Dick proudly served in the U.S....

Dec 15, 2023

Louis H. Copsey Jr., 89, passed away on December 15th 2023. Louis was born on January 1st, 1934 to Louis Sr. and Ethel Copsey. Louis was a lifelong resident of Norwalk and was a 1952 graduate of Norwalk High School. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Upon returning home, he worked at Boxboard Packaging...

Dec 15, 2023

Michael A. Shope, 79, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on Friday, December 15, 2023, surrounded by family after a battle with cancer.  He was born on July 1, 1944, in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Hugh and Virginia (Segars) Shope.  Michael graduated from Barberton High School where he graduated with honors and participated in football and track and field.

Dec 13, 2023

Updated Service Information:

Patricia's family has announced the Celebration of Life for her.  It will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Willard Moose Lodge, 220 East Walton Street, Willard, OH 44890.

Patricia Ann (Collins) Andrade of Mansfield, Oh. passed on December 13, 2023, at Riverside Hospital, Columbus. ...

Dec 12, 2023

Jeffrey Paul Montgomery, 67, of Norwalk, joined his parents in Heaven on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. Born on December 28, 1955 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Thomas Neal and Louise Dorothy (nee Klingshirn) Montgomery. Jeff grew up in Vermilion and was a 1974 Graduate of Vermilion High School.

Dec 12, 2023

Haydin Lee Carruthers-Seymour, 13 months, unexpectedly received her heavenly wings on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at OhioHealth Mansfield surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 24, 2022 in Columbus to Danielle Carruthers and Clayton Seymour, she was an independent toddler who always wanted to be heard. Once Haydin learned to talk she never stopped, and once she...

Dec 12, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" W. Wright, 84, passed away on December 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born on October 23, 1939, in Henrietta, West Virginia. He was a former Marine and served during the Vietnam War. He and his wife Trudy shared a wonderful 52 years of marriage together. Larry dedicated 35 years to...

Dec 12, 2023

Elaine Ellen Liedorff, 79, of Wellington, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Mercy Lorain Hospital. Born on March 1, 1944, to the late Gus and Esther (nee Fortune) Querin, Elaine was a 1962 graduate of Black River High School.

Elaine worked at Allen Memorial Hospital as an LPN for many years. In her free time,...

Dec 11, 2023

Naomi Sue Fortney (Varner), 91, passed away on December 11th at her home of 74 years following a full and meaningful life. Born in Washington, PA on February 14, 1932, Naomi moved to Belleville in 1946 where she attended high school.

A lifetime active member of the Brighton United Methodist Church, she and her husband Paul were...

Dec 11, 2023

Kaylianna "Kayli" Jo Lanae Reno, of Norwalk, Ohio, gained her wings on December 11, 2023.  She was 6 years old.  Kayli was born on June 22, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Kelsey Reno.

Kayli loved to sing and dance and was a social butterfly who gave many of those she cared for affectionate nicknames.  She was a...

Dec 11, 2023

Phillip L. Egnor Sr., age 76, of New London died on December 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hamlin, West Virginia, on March 5, 1947, to the late Ernie and Elsie Pearl (Stowers) Egnor, he graduated from Duval High School in Griffithsville, West Virginia in 1965. Soon after graduation, Phillip moved to Ohio,...

Dec 11, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Martha Jane Alleman on December 11, 2023. Born on April 19, 1939, in the same cherished farmhouse where she spent most of her life, Martha's journey was one of love, dedication, and grace.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, George Alleman of...

Dec 11, 2023

Eugene "Gene" Brazie died on Monday, December 11, 2023.  Born on December 5, 1943, he turned 80 years old just a week before. Gene lived in New London, Ohio until 1986, when he moved to Findlay, Ohio.  He lived in Findlay until moving to Mansfield in 1998.  He leaves behind two brothers, one sister, six children, Cherie (Brazie) Velez,...