Obituaries

Nov 16, 2025

Merry Ellen Hemphill Gosling, 69, a lifelong resident of Wellington, died Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Keystone Pointe Nursing Home. Born on January 7, 1956, she was the daughter of the late William and Esther (nee Kruger) Hemphill. Merry Ellen was a 1974 graduate of Wellington High School and attended The Ohio State University.

Merry Ellen worked...

Nov 16, 2025

James C. Spettle, 65, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on November 16, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.  He was born on November 20, 1959, in Norwalk, to the late James and Barbara (Brown) Spettle, and was a 1978 Norwalk St. Paul High School graduate.

After high school James continued his studies at Ashland University, where he also...

Nov 14, 2025

Susan Irene (Grilley) Byron

Sue died Friday, November 14, 2025, at UH Elyria Medical Center, Elyria.  She was born January 14, 1946, in New London and lived most of her life in Kipton and most recently, Wellington.  Sue was a well-loved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend to many.

Sue is survived...

Nov 11, 2025

Robert T. (Bob) Orticari, 68, of Huron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly and naturally on November 11, 2025.  He was born on November 10, 1957, in Bellaire, Ohio, to the late Robert J. and Carol (Cerlan) Orticari.  Bob graduated from Sandusky High School in 1976, where he was a member of the swim team.

Bob loved anything fast,...

Nov 10, 2025

Juanita A. Gundlach, 86, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at her home.  She was born on December 26, 1938, in Vermilion, Ohio, to the late Albert and Daisy (Kennedy) Reising.

Juanita loved her family.  Her husband, 9 siblings, children, grandchildren, and special "Maple Street Gang" were her world.  She enjoyed gardening, plants,...

Nov 8, 2025

Hazel L. Lee, age 69, of Greenwich and New London, passed away on November 8, 2025 under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina, after battling a rare form of Leukemia

Hazel was a wife to David "Ed" Lee, and mother to son, David (Liz) Lee of Ontario, OH. She had a grandson, Dylan...

Nov 7, 2025

Barbara Louisa Pickering, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished Grammy, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at the age of 72. She was surrounded by her family at her home in New London, OH.

Born on September 21, 1953, in Sandusky, OH, to the late Virginia and Howard Mahl, Barb grew up in a loving...

Nov 7, 2025

Linzie Ray Oney, age 67, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. He was born in New London, Ohio, on September 1, 1958, to the late Virgil and Ruth Oney. Linzie is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Sally Ann Oney (Selman); his son, Jason Joseph Oney, and his wife, Anna Maria Oney (Linzie's...

Nov 7, 2025

Pamela Sue Wray (Quillen), age 66, of Wellington died on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 9, 1959, she was the daughter of the late James and Joann (Peace) Quillen. Pamela graduated from Keystone High School and later worked for Custom Pack in Medina.

An avid NASCAR fan, Pam loved to spend...

Nov 7, 2025

Barbara A. Keith, 77, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Norwalk Memorial Home.  She was born on February 6, 1948, in Weston, WV, to the late Charles and Virginia (nee Musgrave) Stobart.

Barb was an extremely hard worker who pursued and achieved her nursing degree (RN) at the age of...

Nov 5, 2025

Patricia Popa, age 74, of New London passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Born March 17, 1951, she was the daughter of Harvey and Stella (Furci) Poth. An animal lover, Patricia worked for Avon Lake Animal Care Center for 25 years.

Animals were central to all aspects of Patricia's life, extending...

Nov 4, 2025

Alvie Kidd, age 88, of New London, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Village of the Falls in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.

Born on March 2, 1937, in Honaker, Kentucky, Alvie was the son of the late Bill and Minta (Kidd) Kidd. A self-taught welder with unmatched skill and pride in his craft, Alvie...

Nov 3, 2025

Marie A. (Bryant) Hall, 77, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at Stoney Ridge Senior Living in Miamisburg.  She was born on April 22, 1948, in Hi Hat, Kentucky, to the late Johnnie and Lissie Bryant.  She graduated from McDowell High School in Kentucky and also attended Alice Lloyd College.

Marie loved to...

Nov 3, 2025

William "Bill" Feliciano, 62, of Wellington, died on Monday, November 3, 2025, under the care of New Life Hospice. A son of Martin and Verdonna (nee Wolfe) Feliciano, Bill was born on August 28, 1963, in Berea. He was a 1982 graduate of Buckeye High School and grew up in Valley City.

For many years, Bill worked...

Nov 2, 2025

Duane D. Harvey, age 78, of New London, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born August 17, 1947 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Webster and Virginia (Lawson) Harvey, he graduated from New London High School and would later work for McDonald's in New London and Norwalk. Duane was a...

Oct 30, 2025

Mary Charmaine Boose (Leber), age 83, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away at home peacefully on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 23, 1941, in Norwalk, Ohio, Charmaine was the daughter of the late Paul Edward Leber and Claire Marcelle (Lundell) Leber. She was a 1959 graduate of Townsend-Wakeman High School.

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Oct 28, 2025

Dale Floyd Myers, was born Nov. 1, 1957, in New London, Ohio.  He passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.  Dale was honored to serve in the US Army.  He loved the outdoors and could often be found walking or sitting outside with his favorite drink.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending...

Oct 28, 2025

Juanita (Tootie) Grospitch, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1948 at the New London Hospital in New London, Ohio, the daughter of Madge and Floyd Miller.  She married Dale Grospitch in 1994, he passed away in 2014. Her siblings are Marcia (Dick) Torp and Dennis (Dawn) Miller.

Tootie got her...

Oct 26, 2025

Kelly Marie Swope, 62, of Wellington, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin. Born on August 6, 1963, in Oberlin, to parents, Mary Lou (nee Regal) and Charles Swope. Kelly attended Wellington High School and graduated from the Lorain County JVS.

Kelly worked for Forest City in Wellington for many years and most...

Oct 26, 2025

Robert Wayne Hohman (91) of Norwalk died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Stein Hospice, Sandusky, OH. He was born October 7, 1934, in Homestead, PA to the late Elizabeth (Cyphert) and Fredrick Hohman. Robert worked for Steffani Contracting and Johnson Furnace in Bellevue, OH. He enjoyed bowling and flying radio controlled airplanes, but spending time with his family he...