Don Plaskett
May 16, 2023
Donald "Don" Plaskett, 78, of Norwalk, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic.
Don was born on April 14, 1945, in Torrington, CT, to the late Leona (Woiceichowski) Plaskett and Gurdon Plaskett. He grew up and attended school in Connecticut. In June of 1989, he moved to Ohio to pursue a career opportunity with...
Claude O Whitaker
May 15, 2023
Claude O. Whitaker, 54, of North Fairfield, Ohio, walked up the "stairway to heaven" on May 15, 2023. Born on April 18, 1969, in Willard, Ohio, to the late Danny Whitaker and late Wanda (Howard) Whitaker, he was a New London High School and EHOVE Graduate, where he studied the auto mechanic trade.
Claude, named after his...
Merrill "Mike" Edward Lawrence
May 12, 2023
Merrill "Mike" E. Lawrence, 96, of Fostoria and formerly of New London, OH, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 12, 2023. He was born in Amherst, Ohio on December 22, 1926, the son of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth (Porter) Lawrence.
Mike grew up in New London and joined the U.S. Navy in 1945 and...
Doris "Audy" (Doerner) Quayle
May 12, 2023
Doris A. "Audy" Quayle, 96, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Continuing Care Nursing Home in Milan, Ohio. She was born on March 3, 1927, in Milan, Ohio, to the late Gustav and Lucinda (Smith) Doerner, and graduated from Milan High School in 1945.
Audy enjoyed sewing and had made numerous...
Alan E. Winck
May 12, 2023
Alan Eugene Winck, 70, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on May 12, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on October 25, 1952, in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Elton M. and Helen V. (Brelsford) Winck.
Alan enjoyed riding horses, and cowboy television shows and movies. He loved scary movies, donuts and wearing...
Peggy Ann Richards
May 10, 2023
Peggy Ann Richards, a lifelong Wellington area resident, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023 surrounded by family. Born in Oberlin on February 21, 1947, Peggy was the daughter of the late William and Jeanette (nee Miller) Howk.
She was a 1965 Wellington High School graduate. Peggy worked in the bakery at Sparkle Market in Wellington. She also worked...
Jacob Robert Kluding
May 7, 2023
Jacob Robert Kluding, 27, left this earth in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 7, 2023.
Jacob was born in Norwalk, OH on February 21, 1996. He was a 2014 graduate of Norwalk High School where his passions were Wrestling and Cross Country. After graduation, he moved to Sapulpa, Oklahoma where he began his career in concrete/bridge work. Jacob's...
Darlene Kay (Fry) Urich
May 7, 2023
Darlene Kay Urich, 72, of Norwalk, passed away late Sunday evening, May 7, 2023, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Darlene was born on October 3, 1950, in Sandusky, OH, to the late Mildred (Ernest) Fry and Forrest Fry. She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1969, and married her husband, Thomas Urich, on...
Mary Jean (Angel) Straley
May 6, 2023
Mary Jean (nee Angel) Straley, 88, of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Willows of Willard. She was born on June 18, 1934 in Flint, MI; the daughter of the late Ledford and Flora (nee Childress) Angel, of Oneida, TN.
She will be deeply missed by family and friends, whom she cherished....
Patricia Rose Adkins
May 6, 2023
Patricia Rose (nee Derby) Adkins, 86, formerly of Oberlin, died Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Good Shephard Home in Ashland. Born on September 18, 1936 in Pine Grove, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Audrey (nee Streets) Derby Sr. She spent her childhood in West Virginia before moving to Oberlin in 1955.
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Michael George Waite
May 5, 2023
Michael George Waite, 70, of LaGrange, died Friday, May 5, 2023 at home. Born on July 2, 1952 in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Willard and Mary Catherine (nee Rautenbusch) Waite. Michael was a 1970 Wellington High School graduate. He then obtained a bachelor's degree in political science from Defiance.
Michael was a merchandizer...
Mark E. Sumption
May 2, 2023
Mark E. Sumption, 67, a Wellington resident, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Hospice of Medina County (HMC) in Medina. On June 7, 1955, Mark was born in Mansfield to the late Dale E. Sumption and Marguerite (Hatfield) Stringfellow in Mansfield.
Mark spent his beginning years in Mansfield before moving to Wellington. He attended Lorain County JVS...
Mary Anne (Laconte) Knoll
May 2, 2023
Mary Anne Knoll, 89, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home. She was born on September 1, 1933, in Norwalk, to the late Joseph and Dominica Agatina (Casablanca) LaConte. Mary Anne was a 1951 graduate of St. Paul Catholic High School.
As a former bookkeeper at Bell Dairy, Mary...
Paul J. Lindenberger
May 2, 2023
Paul J. Lindenberger, 75, passed away early Tuesday morning at his home.
He was born July 20, 1947, in Norwalk, the son of John and Leona Lindenberger, who preceded him in death.
Paul was a 1967 graduate of Monroeville High School and served in the Coast Guard Reserves. Paul worked at Morrow Grocery Store and...
Claudia Cordellia Vineyard
Apr 30, 2023
Claudia Cordellia Vineyard, 86, of Wellington, died on April 30, 2023.
Born on October 8, 1936 in Qulin, MO to the late Ernest and Maudie (nee Martin) Maddux, Claudia grew up in Missouri.
Always placing God at the forefront of her life, Claudia was very active in her two Wellington churches, New Life Assembly of...
Dean A. Watkins
Apr 29, 2023
Dean A. Watkins, 72, of Norwalk, passed away early Saturday morning, April 29, 2023, at Hospice of Western Reserve in Sandusky.
Dean was born on August 30, 1950, in New London, OH, to the late Audrey (Patchen) Watkins and Carl Watkins. He was a decorated track and field athlete at Western Reserve High School before graduating in...
Jack E. Valentine
Apr 28, 2023
Jack E. Valentine, 80, of Willard, passed away late Friday evening, April 28, 2023, at Blossom Healthcare in Willard.
Jack was born on November 25, 1942, in Ashland, OH to the late Carrie (Layfield) and James Valentine. He raised his family in Berlin Heights before moving to Willard. Jack was a truck driver until 1977. He was...
Edmund Lewis Maynard
Apr 27, 2023
Edmund Lewis Maynard, 89, of New London, died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. Born on December 15, 1933 in Muskegon, Michigan, he was the son of the late Percy and Mary (nee Lowe) Maynard. Following graduation, Ed served in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. While in the Air Force,...
Marilyn R. Pheiffer
Apr 26, 2023
Marilyn R. Pheiffer, 72, after fighting a valiant, brief battle with leukemia passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Marilyn was born in Shelby, Ohio on September 14, 1950, to the late Paul and Clara Cramer. She spent the majority of her childhood growing up in the North Auburn area...
Audis R. (R.B.) Hall
Apr 26, 2023
Audis R. Hall (R.B.), 96, of New London, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Laurels of New London. He was born on September 19, 1926 in Harold, KY, he was the son of the late Tack and Lizzie (Case) Hall.
R.B. grew up in the hills of eastern Kentucky until the age of...
