Obituaries

Oct 4, 2025

Charles C. Adams, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio, entered into eternal rest in heaven on October 4, 2025.  He was born on September 17, 1933, in West Liberty, Kentucky, to the late Chame and Wanna (Williams) Adams.

Charlie was a very well-liked good Christian man who loved the Lord.  His own salvation at an early age often provided...

Oct 1, 2025

Lee Ann Bickley, 62, of Fremont, passed away on October 1, 2025, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo. She was born on January 6, 1963, in Delbarton, West Virginia to Florence Ann Webb and the late Granville Lee Duty.

Lee Ann grew up in Norwalk and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1981. Lee Ann married the...

Sep 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barbara Ann Riedy

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Riedy, age 64, of New London, Ohio. She passed away on September 29, 2025, with a house full of her favorite sounds; the voices of her husband, children and grandkids.

Barbara was born on June 17,...

Sep 29, 2025

Fred Cole, 80, of New London, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 29, 2025, at Admiral's Pointe in Huron. He was born on December 4, 1944, in New London, to the late Allie (Wireman) and Herman Cole. Fred grew up in New London and attended New London Schools. He proudly served his country in...

Sep 27, 2025

Cheri Lee Kelley October 20, 1944 – September 27, 2025

Cheri found joy in the simple pleasures—years of camping trips and boating adventures that brought her closer to nature and family, followed by summer days spent at Kelley's Island, where she loved riding around on golf carts looking for deer. She also cherished Sunday car rides with...

Sep 26, 2025

Floyd Wayne Herold, 86, a lifelong resident of Wellington, died Friday, September 26, 2025, surrounded by his family at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin. Born on August 23, 1939, in Berea, he was the son of the late Emanuel Herold and Viola (nee Putt) Knapp. Floyd was a 1959 graduate of Wellington High School.

A carpenter by...

Sep 25, 2025

William Edward "Bill" Burton, age 82, of New London, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his residence. Born January 19, 1943, in Ashland, he was the son of Stanley Wilburn Burton Sr. and Gladys Lucille (Miller) Dubick. Bill was a 1961 graduate of New London High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force as...

Sep 24, 2025

Della Marie Kidd, age 87, of Roseville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Born on January 14, 1938, in Salyersville, Kentucky, Della was one of ten children of the late Charles and Gracie Baldridge Wireman. She carried the values of hard work and family throughout her life, most notably during her long career at...

Sep 24, 2025

Mary Wight Perkins, 90, of New London, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2025, at Grandma's Place Home Care. Mary was born in New London on November 29, 1934, to Lloyd and Edna Wight.

A lifelong resident of New London, Mary graduated with the New London High School Class of 1952 and continued to Baldwin Wallace College,...

Sep 24, 2025

Antoneena E. "Neena" Beck, 78, of Collins, Ohio, died from complications after a heart attack on September 24, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic.  She was born on April 5, 1947, in New York to the late John and Elaine Sircusa.

Neena loved animals, especially horses, and was very giving and community minded.  It was common to see...

Sep 23, 2025

Leah Hluszti, 25, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away on September 23, 2025.  Born on February 14, 2000, Leah was a radiant soul whose love, laughter, and kindness brought light to all who knew her.

Leah had a gift of writing poetry and will be remembered for love of music. Leah's childhood was spent with her family playing...

Sep 22, 2025

Sharon Rose (McFarlin) Leis, 82, of Norwalk, Ohio was called home on September 22, 2025, into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father.  Surrounded by her family, Sharon passed away peacefully at Fisher-Titus Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born, January 20, 1943, in Sandusky, Ohio, Sharon was the oldest of six children born to the late...

Sep 20, 2025

Norman Patton passed away on Saturday morning, September 20, 2025. He was a devoted father who had a successful career as an air traffic controller. He loved the outdoors and a good steak. He grew up in Greenwich, Ohio, graduating from South Central High School and later Ohio State.

Those who went before him are his grandparents,...

Sep 20, 2025

Raymond Allen Fehlan, 86, a resident of Wellington, died Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. The son of the late Michael and Marie (Renke) Fehlan, Raymond was born in Cleveland on May 2, 1939.

Raymond graduated from Wellington High School in 1957 and attended Oberlin College and Cleveland State University. He worked...

Sep 19, 2025

John Osterland, Jr., age 72, of New London, died on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. Born February 17, 1953, in New London, to John and Judith (Wisler) Osterland Sr., he graduated from New London High School and EHOVE.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, John was a member of...

Sep 17, 2025

Michele L. Sambenedetto, age 63, of Wellington, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin. Born July 5, 1962, she was the daughter of Donna (Pallidino) and George Sambenedetto. A creative spirit, Michele enjoyed quiet time spent drawing. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished the time that was spent with those she...

Sep 17, 2025

Harold was born in Norwalk, Ohio to Jeannette (Jones) and Bernard Freeman.  He graduated from Norwalk High School and Earlham College.  Before completing his BA, he took a year off joining New Mobe (New Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam,) organizing and helping oversee a protest in Washington DC against Nixon's inauguration known as the "In-HOG-uration."

Sep 17, 2025

Georgia E. Snyder, 81, of Wellington, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 under hospice care. On December 31, 1943, Georgia was born in Canton to Geraldine (nee Godfrey) and Seth James RowLee. She lived most of her adult life in the Canton and Portage Lake area before moving to Wellington 10 years ago.

Georgia worked with animal...

Sep 17, 2025

Brad Wilkins, 61, passed away on September 17, 2025, from a sudden medical emergency. Brad was born in Homer, Alaska on January 21, 1964 to Forest and Betty Wilkins. He grew up fishing and hunting for Alaskan delicacies. He truly lived the full Alaskan life, of which he loved. He married Lois Knoll in 1996 and they proceeded to...

Sep 16, 2025

Dennis E. Hofer, 53, of Norwalk, passed away on September 16, 2025. He was born on August 25, 1972, to Fred and Sandra (Fresch) Hofer.

Dennis graduated from Norwalk High School in 1991 and went on to work for Norwalk Furniture for many years. He was guided by his faith throughout his life and had attended both...