Obituaries

Feb 1, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roy McClurg who passed away on February 1st, 2023 in Wellington, Ohio. He was born on October 22nd, 1957 in Wellington, Ohio to Clarence McClurg and Marie (Youngless) McClurg. Roy graduated from Wellington High School in 1976 where he enjoyed competing in all sports and was scouted by...

Feb 1, 2023

Earl William Dickman, 89, of Milan, passed away late Thursday evening, February 1, 2023, at Stein Hospice Care Center.

Earl was born in Sandusky, OH on January 14, 1934, to the late Russell and Margaret (Jaycox) Dickman. He attended Sandusky High School and worked at Ford Motor Company as a machine operator and general laborer for 33...

Jan 31, 2023

Ronald G. Spoerr (85) of Shiloh, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in Pennsylvania as a result of an automobile accident. He was born March 15, 1937 in Huron, Ohio to the late Dorothy (Schwanger) and George J. Spoerr.  Ron was a 1955 graduate of Savannah High School. On November 29, 1957 Ron married...

Jan 30, 2023

Diana L. Jones, 66, of New London, died on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  She was born on August 22, 1956, in Prestonsburg, KY, the daughter of the late Sanford and Margaret (Shepherd) Hale.

Diana was a 1974 graduate of South Central High School.  She was employed by U-Brand in Ashland and...

Jan 30, 2023

David Anthony Markiewicz, Sr., 80, passed away in his home on Monday, January 30, 2023 with family by his side.

David was born on June 10, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to Anthony and Clara Markiewicz. David is survived by his son, David (Roseanna (Myers)), Markiewicz, Jr., his grandchildren Amanda (Tyler)Breiding, Elizabeth (Zachary) Davis and David (Kayla (Gardner))...

Jan 26, 2023

Ellen June Cottrell, 89, a lifelong resident of Wellington, passed under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Born June 5, 1933 in Wellington, Ohio the daughter of Matthew and Ellen (Keough) Teehan.

Ellen was primarily a homemaker and a wonderful mother of three. She worked for Poiner's grocery and Isalys Restaurant...

Jan 26, 2023

Susan P. (Fetchik) Forgacs, 69, of Wellington, passed away on January 26, 2023 after a short, unexpected illness. She was born August 27, 1953 and raised in Cleveland. After attending Kent State University she took her degree in education to Wellington, where she spent 30 years teaching at the elementary grades. She also went on to receive a Masters...

Jan 22, 2023

Clifton J. Paynter Jr., 86, of Wakeman passed Saturday, January 22, 2023, at his home.  He was born June 30, 1936 in Rodney, OH to the late Murial (Maddox) and Clifton J. Paynter Sr.

Mr. Paynter was a truck driver and worked for Roadway and Preston trucking logging over 4.6 million Miles and received several awards for...

Jan 21, 2023

James J. Mitchell, 81, a lifelong resident of New London, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Fisher Titus Medical Center. Born on April 1, 1941, he was the son of the late Barton and Marian (Washburn) Mitchell. Jim was a 1959 graduate of New London High School.

Jim retired from the Firelands Electric CoOp in 2008 after...

Jan 21, 2023

Patricia Anne Bemis Taylor, 86, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023, and went home to the Lord, under the care of Stein Hospice and surrounded by her family. Born on October 28, 1936, in Woodstock, VA, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Dorothy Bemis. Patricia moved to the Norwalk area in 1976....

Jan 20, 2023

Joanne (Stower) Stewart-Corbin, of Norwalk, passed away on January 20, 2023. She was born February 5, 1936, to the late Russell A and Rose D (Durnwald) Stower. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Corbin on January 11, 1993, and her brothers, Russell Stower and Richard Stower. She is survived by her son, Scott (Jodi) Stewart of...

Jan 19, 2023

Kenneth "Ken" Lee King, 70, residing in Norwalk, passed away early Thursday morning, January 19, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born on September 27, 1952, in New London, OH, to the late Ermin and Mary Rosalie (Broome) King. During childhood, Ken's family moved to California, where he graduated from Workman High School....

Jan 18, 2023

Ethel Mae Hicks-Young, 87, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, passed peacefully from this life to the next on January 18, 2023, at home.  She was born on August 25, 1935, in Louisa, Kentucky, to the late Elbert and Lida (Wallace) Castle.

Ethel was a devout Cleveland Indians fan who simply loved the game of baseball.  She was an...

Jan 18, 2023

Hayward "Lee" Cox, 95, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, on January 18, 2023.  He was born on December 21, 1927, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to the late Floyd and Claris (Halley) Cox and graduated from Gallia Academy.

Hayward served his country as part of the United States Navy.  He worked for 37 years on the...

Jan 17, 2023

Michael D. Endsley, 76, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully at his home on January 17, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mike was born in Nellie, Ohio to the late Forrest and Helen (Ridenbaugh) Endsley. After graduating from Norwalk High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on June 25, 1964, active duty for...

Jan 16, 2023

Eric J. Tipple, 62, of Greenwich, died on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  Eric was born on May 30, 1960 in Lapeer, MI, the son of the late Julius E. and Gertrude M. (Berry) Tipple.

He was a member of the Nova-Ruggles Conservation Club.  Eric was a talented wood worker and a handy...

Jan 16, 2023

Barbara J. Chase, 83, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, January 16, 2023, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.

Barbara was born on October 12, 1939, in Norwalk to the late Walter and Lucy (Stoneham) Schlegelmilch. She was a graduate of the 1957 class of Norwalk High School. Barbara was a dedicated employee of...

Jan 14, 2023

Sharon D. DeWitt, 80, of Greenwich died on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Willows at Willard.  She was born November 17, 1942, in Greenwich to the late Naomi (Wolfe) and Robert Pettit.  Mrs. DeWitt was a graduate of Greenwich High School, class of 1960 and later years she served on the South Central School Board as vice president. ...

Jan 14, 2023

John William Francisco, 84, of Norwalk, passed away early Saturday morning, January 14, 2023, at Kingston of Vermilion rehabilitation.

John was born on January 13, 1939, in Olena, OH to the late Forrest and Helen (Martin) Francisco. John graduated from Norwalk High School and was drafted into the United States Army. He was a dedicated employee for...

Jan 14, 2023

Chris Anne Shullick, 60, of Norwalk, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Chris was born on March 21, 1962, in Norwalk, OH to the late William "Bill" and Judith (Hepp) Rarick. She graduated from Norwalk High School as a member of the 1980 class.

Chris was...