Obituaries

Jul 10, 2022

Carol Lynn Smith, 63, of Wellington, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at home. She was born December 2, 1958, in Fairmont, W.V., the first child of Tom Knisely and Helen (nee Nestor) Stottlemire.

Carol recently assisted her husband in managing Deer Run Apartments but spent most of her career managing Sunshine Farms in Elyria, Ohio. She...

Jul 9, 2022

Marilyn Elizabeth (Hubler) Halada, 81, of Sullivan, Ohio, passed away on July 9, 2022, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on April 23, 1941, in Ashland, Ohio to the late Nancy (Smith) and Paul Hubler and graduated from Sullivan High School in 1959.

Marilyn enjoyed playing piano and organ and was a lifelong member...

Jul 8, 2022

Frederick L. Lyons Sr., 42, of Greenwich, Ohio, died unexpectedly on July 8, 2022, at Mercy Health-Willard Hospital.  He was born on August 29, 1979, in Oberlin, Ohio to Carol (Fairchild) Ashcroft and Larry Lyons Sr.

Fred will be remembered for his huge heart and funny, quick-witted nature.  He often marched to the beat of his own...

Jul 7, 2022

Craig E. Kayser, 59, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his home in New London.  He was born on February 9, 1963 to the late Earl and Carol (nee Smith) Kayser in Elyria, Ohio.  In the short span of his life, he had made a 20 year career in the plastic molding industry ending at Pro...

Jul 7, 2022

Vivian Wilson, 87, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away at her residence under hospice care on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Born on November 22 in 1934, she was the daughter of Paul and Helen Jewett. She was a graduate of Wellington High School and resided in Brighton before moving to Springfield.

Vivian attended Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. ...

Jul 7, 2022

Audrey Marie Higgins (Camp), 83, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon. She was born June 9, 1939, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Wilfred and Felicia Camp (Sanger).

Audrey graduated from Norwalk St. Paul High School "Class of 1957" and worked as bookkeeper at the Citizen National Bank until she wed George Higgins...

Jul 7, 2022

Ariana Nicole Alheit, 21, of Norwalk, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, July 7, 2022.

Ariana was born on August 26, 2000, in Norwalk, OH to Nina Graham and Cliff Alheit.

Ariana enjoyed fishing, riding ATV's, being outdoors, and just being a "tomboy". She was very intellectual and a free spirit. Ariana was very friendly and never...

Jul 6, 2022

Michelle L. Simons 48, of Ashland, passed Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at her home in Ashland.  She was born July 15, 1973 in Oberlin, Ohio to the late James and Diane (Young) Simons.  She was a life and business relation manager at Wil Research, attended Come Alive Community Church in Ashland, helped with the Pathways program but spending time...

Jul 6, 2022

Stephen Jerome "Jerry" Sikora, 84, of Wellington, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Born on January 27, 1938 in Bath, OH, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Mae (nee Gronski) Sikora. Jerry grew up in Clarksfield, attended Brighton High School and graduated from Wellington High School in 1956.

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Jul 4, 2022

Richard D. Doney, Sr., 92, of Norwalk, passed away Monday evening, July 4, 2022, at Admiral's Pointe Nursing Home in Huron.

Richard was born on April 9, 1930, in Hartland Township, OH to the late Christopher and Luenna (Grenzebach) Doney.

Richard graduated from Norwalk High School in 1948 and proudly served his country during the...

Jul 3, 2022

Norwalk, Ohio - Molly Anne (Price) Downey, 75, passed away July 3, 2022, in a place she loved, her ancestral home on West Main Street, in Norwalk, Ohio.  She was born February 8, 1947, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to the late Anne (Fulstow) and Robert Cleaveland Price.  Molly graduated from Norwalk High School in 1965, and attended Sullins Junior...

Jul 3, 2022

David "Dee" Hanson, 73, residing in Collins, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky.

Dee was born on June 24, 1949, in Park Falls, Wisconsin to the late Harold and Iva (Gough) Hanson.

Dee graduated from Norwalk High School in 1969 and proudly served his country from 1970 to...

Jul 2, 2022

Mardell Y. Zidarin, passed away at Medows At Osborn Park, Huron, Ohio, on Saturday, July 2, 2022.  She was 95 years old and was born August 25, 1926 in Huron County to the late Mae (Wheeler) and Earl Herner.  Mrs. Zidarin live in Toledo for many years working at Toledo Mental Health Center as a RN retiring in 1979...

Jul 1, 2022

Stanton E. Taylor, 88, of Willard, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2022 at home with his family following a recent accident.

Born in 1933 to the late Joseph and Myrtle (Duplisea) Taylor, Stanton was raised on a small mountainside farm in Dixfield, Maine where he remained until graduating in 1951 and marrying...

Jun 30, 2022

Catherine L. Reineck, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 30, 2022.  She was 66.  Cathy was born on August 12, 1955, in Toledo, to the late Mary L. (Willard) and Thomas A. Reineck.  She was a graduate of Norwalk St. Paul High School.

Cathy was a seamstress at Norwalk Furniture.  After her...

Jun 27, 2022

Carl L. Knapp, 83, of Wellington, died Monday, June 27, 2022 at home. Born on December 9, 1938 in Grafton, he was the son of the late Ernest Sr. and Margaret (nee Heath) Knapp.

Carl was a 1957 graduate of LaGrange High School. While in High School, he was a decorated athlete, receiving 12 varsity letters, setting...

Jun 27, 2022

David A. Godsey, 71 years of age, a resident of Wellington, Ohio passed away June 27, 2022, on the day of his 52nd wedding anniversary, after a lengthy illness. He was born November 9, 1950 in Amherst, Ohio. David was an Army veteran and served in Korea. He worked as a machinist at Wedge Wire in Wellington. His favorite...

Jun 27, 2022

**PLEASE NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Mass for Laura Hickey on Friday, July 1st has been CANCELED. **

Laura M. Hickey, age 94, of Ashland went to her heavenly home with her family gathered around her at Brethren Care in Ashland, Ohio on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Laura was born October 23, 1927, in...

Jun 26, 2022

Paul W. Fox, 76, of Greenwich, affectionately known as "Pops"died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at home, with his wife by his side. He was born on August 29, 1945 in Mansfield, where he grew up until moving to Greenwich in 2002.

Paul worked at Ideal Electric for several years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing and camping with...

Jun 26, 2022

Tom A. Lane, 85, of Norwalk, died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Gaymont. Born in Norwalk, Tom was a son of the late Gordon and Gertrude (nee Brown) Lane. Tom graduated with the Norwalk High School Class of 1955. He was with the Co. G Ohio National Guard in Norwalk. Tom later proudly joined the U.S. Air Force and...