Obituaries

Sep 27, 2023

Alma Juanita "Nita" (Cochran) Dittman slipped into God's arms Wednesday morning, September 27, 2023.  She was born on June 9, 1932 in Slam, PA to Willis W. Cochran and Jennie Mae (Rossman) Cochran.  She was one of twelve children.

Alma Juanita married Raymond Carl Dittman on December 24, 1953.  They moved from Pennsylvania to Ashland before settling...

Sep 25, 2023

John "Jack" G. Rospert, 78, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 30, 1944, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Myron and Pauline (Hosang) Rospert and was a 1963 graduate of Norwalk St. Paul Catholic High School.

Jack was proud of...

Sep 25, 2023

Shirley Ann Kelsey, 85, of Huntington Township, died Monday, September 25, 2023 at the Elms Retirement Village. Born on May 27, 1938 in Bethesda, she was the daughter of the late Herman Wilfred and Gail Ann (nee Wharton) Moore. Shirley was a 1956 graduate of Spencer High School.

Shirley worked for Family Cleaners in Wellington. She was...

Sep 22, 2023

Janis I. (McDonald) Smith, 74, of Willard, Ohio, died on Friday night, September 22, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, Ohio.  She was born on December 9. 1948, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Robert and Arlene (Reynolds) McDonald and attended Norwalk High School.

A lifelong area resident, Janis was a people-person, who loved spending time...

Sep 20, 2023

Robert E. "Andy" Anderson, 85, of New London died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at University Hospital, Cleveland.  He was born December 7, 1937, in Wellington to the late Pauline (Kolbe) and Earl Anderson.  Robert was a 1958 graduate of Wellington High School and served in the US Army.  He worked at Forest City Technologies for over 30 years.  He...

Sep 20, 2023

Robert "Bob" Windnagle, 83, of Norwalk, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Continuing Health Care in Milan. Born on January 20, 1940 in Sandusky, he was the son of the late Ernest P. and Helen (nee Lamb) Windnagle. Bob proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.

Following his time in the Army, Bob...

Sep 19, 2023

Donna Hile Midkiff, 90, of Norwalk, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Born on February 18, 1933 in Orrville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Ethel Douglas.

Donna is survived by her children, Doug (Sharon) Hile, of Avondale, AZ, Laura (Mike) Mack, of Ashland,...

Sep 19, 2023

Wilbur Gordon Browand, 98, of Brighton, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. Born on May 3, 1925, in Lodi, he was the son of the late Wilford and Grace (nee Breyley) Browand. Wilbur was a 1943 graduate of Penfield High School and lived in the Wellington area most of his life.

Wilbur worked...

Sep 18, 2023

Kendra Lee Litten, age 57, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 18th, 2023, in her home. She was born June 30th, 1966, in Lorain Ohio, to Richard and Carol Litten, nee Forrider. Kendra worked in a variety of restaurants and other establishments in the Northern Ohio area, most recently being employed by Pallet Source, where she enjoyed...

Sep 17, 2023

Eleanor C. Erickson, 100, of New London, died on Sunday, September 17, 2023.  She was born on December 17, 1922, in Galion, Ohio.  Eleanor was the daughter of the late Calvin and Emma (Bruck) Cronenwett.

She was a graduate of Galion High School.  She married James E. Erickson on October 1, 1944; they moved to New London...

Sep 17, 2023

Janet E. (Howard) Lindenau, 73, of New London, Ohio, died on Sunday morning, September 17, 2023.  She was born on January 12, 1950, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Miles and Cynthia (Whitaker) Howard.  A funeral Mass is planned for Friday, September 22, 2023, beginning at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in New London, Ohio,...

Sep 16, 2023

Floyd William (Bill) Gullett Jr., 90, of Grafton, OH, passed away on September 16, 2023, after a struggle with dementia.

Bill, born to Pauline (Bassett) and Floyd William Gullett Sr., was a welder, machine operator and mechanic. He was a proud Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War at Fort Benning in Georgia. Bill worked...

Sep 16, 2023

Ronald G. McComas, 75, of New London died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Laurels of New London.  He was born January 2, 1947, in Milton, WV to the late Mary Margaret (Newsome) and Silas Richard McComas.  Through out his life, Ronald was a machinist, truck driver and mechanic.  He was a former member of the Elyria Eagles and...

Sep 15, 2023

Dorothy Hicks, 88 of Dayton, Ohio, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away September 15, 2023, at the Laurels of New London.

She was a long-time resident of Dayton, Ohio.  She is survived by her children, Marlene (Nate) Butts and James Millard Hicks; sister, Esther Head; grandchildren, Amanda (Ryan) Christofferson, Sam (Erica) Butts, Carlin Butts and...

Sep 15, 2023

Douglas Ray Bolt, 64, of Wellington, died Friday September 15, 2023. Born on August 14, 1959 in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Ottis J. and Vivian J. (Clement) Bolt. Doug was a 1978 graduate of Wellington High School and lived in Wellington most of his life.

Doug most recently worked for Perkins Motor Services...

Sep 14, 2023

Eileen Coffey, 83, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, died on Thursday night, September 14, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, Ohio.  She was born on July 23, 1940, in Inez, Kentucky, to Bernard Young and Lillian Ward.

Eileen was a very dedicated mother and grandmother and was loved by many.  She was a strong and independent loving...

Sep 13, 2023

Born August 8, 1956, "Beth" passed away on September 13, 2023 after a prolonged illness.

Beth enjoyed spending time with her friends on the New London Quilt Guild, planting in the garden, and above all else spending time with family. Whether found in the kitchen, the back deck, grandkids cross country events or at a fish hatchery,...

Sep 13, 2023

James A Smith Jr., 51, of New London, died unexpectedly on September 13, 2023 at his residence due to natural causes.  Jim was born in Germany on September 15, 1971, the son of James A Smith Sr. and Sheila (Mundell) Hill.  Prior to coming to the New London area, Jim resided in West Virginia where he worked for the...

Sep 11, 2023

Robert Lee Loudin, age 76, of Grafton Ohio, passed away on Monday September 11, 2023, at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain Ohio. He was surrounded by many of his loving family members that were by his side.

Robert was born in Weston, West Virginia on April 22, 1947, the son of Robert S. And Wrena Loudin....

Sep 8, 2023

Jennifer Dawn Hayes, 53, of Elyria, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, September 8, 2023. Born on February 7, 1970, in Lorain, she was the daughter of Deborah A Tomco (nee Fazekas) and the late John J. Garza. Jennifer grew up in Wellington and attended Wellington High School where she held various records in track...