Obituaries

Mar 5, 2022

Pearl Gaag, 88, of Norwalk, Ohio, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, at home.  She was born June 3, 1933, in Milan, Ohio to the late Ernest and Hazel (Mills) DeLamater.

She worked as a telephone operator and at Fanny Farmer, then was a stay-at-home wife and mother.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. ...

Mar 5, 2022

David "Garth" Lambright, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022 at Parkvue Nursing Home in Sandusky, Ohio.  Garth was born 10-16-29 to Phillip Julius Lambright and Gussie Dell (Saylor) Lambright in Tiffin, Ohio.  He graduated from Old Fort High School in the Class of 1947 where he participated in the state level competition for pole vault.  He served in...

Mar 4, 2022

Linda C. Cawrse, 52, of Galion, Ohio, died on March 4, 2022, at Avita Hospital in Galion.  She was born on December 27, 1969, in Willard, Ohio to the late George R. and L. Barbara (Powles) Cawrse.  Linda was a 1989 New London High School graduate.

A true animal lover, Linda especially liked cats.  She was a...

Mar 4, 2022

Jerritt L. Tackett (45) of Willard died Friday, March 4, 2022, at his parent's residence.  He was born September 2, 1976, in McDowell, KY to Johnny and Anna (Adkins) Tackett of Willard.  Jerritt was an all-around handy man and very much a jokester.  He enjoyed playing pool, never listened to a song completely and truly enjoyed being around his...

Mar 1, 2022

Horace D. Cook Jr., 53, of Shelby, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family. Born on June 28, 1968 in Russellville, AR, he was the son of Horace and Wanda (nee Barnett) Cook Sr. Horace graduated from Plymouth High School and lived in the Richland county area most of his life.

Horace was...

Mar 1, 2022

Ronald "Ronnie" E. Poole, 78, of New London, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 1, 2022, at Samaritan Hospital in Ashland.

Ronnie was born on April 21, 1943, in New London to the late Eunice (Dejarnette) and Alvin Poole.

Ronnie was a 1961 graduate of New London High School and proudly served his country as a...

Mar 1, 2022

Richard Alton Denslow, 60, residing in New London, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 1, 2022, at home with his loving family by his side.

Richard was born on June 14, 1961, in Santa Rosa, FL to Dorothy (Stair) and Richard Denslow.

Richard graduated from Crestview High School and proudly served his country as a member...

Feb 26, 2022

Gregory John Frenk, 47, of Wellington, died unexpectedly, on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Born on May 18, 1974 in Oberlin, he was the son of John and Ann Marie (nee King) Frenk. Greg graduated from Wellington High School in 1992 and then went to Akron University where he attained an associate's degree in fire science.

Greg worked...

Feb 24, 2022

Christopher "Kit" Angell, 80, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 24, 2022, at his home, ending a long journey with Parkinson's and Parkinson's Dementia. Kit was born in Norwalk, OH on May 24, 1941, to the late Emily and Alan (Scotty) Angell, Sr. Kit was raised in Norwalk and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1959. He was ...

Feb 24, 2022

Gary M. Gault, 73, of Bailey Lakes, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the Laurels of New London.  He was born April 27, 1948, in Ashland.  Gary was a graduate of Mapleton High School, Class of 1966 and a veteran of the US Air Force.  He was a printer by trade retiring from Book Masters in Ashland was owner...

Feb 23, 2022

Josephine Gearhart, 82, of Shiloh, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born on August 28, 1939, in Hippo, KY, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Bertha (nee Hughes) Hicks.

Josephine retired from Midwest Industries after 42 years. She was a long time member of the Greenwich First Baptist Church....

Feb 23, 2022

M. Joan McKinley, 83, of Ashland, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Crystal Care Center in Ashland. Born on June 15, 1938, in Ruggles, she was the daughter of the late Elden and Mary (nee Briggs) Clouser. Joan grew up and spent most of her life in the Ruggles-Troy area and was a 1956 graduate of Ruggles-Troy High School....

Feb 21, 2022

Betty Mae (McCleery) Deisher

December 16, 1927 – February 21, 2022

Betty Mae (McCleery) Deisher, 94, residing in Durham, North Carolina passed away early Monday morning, February 21, 2022.

Betty was born in Mansfield Ohio December 16, 1927, to parents Dwight McCleery and Ilda Ruth (Harmon) McCleery. Betty graduated from New London High...

Feb 21, 2022

William "Bill" E. Duncan, 70, of Norwalk, OH died February 21, 2022, at the Specialty Hospital of Lorain in Amherst.

Bill was born April 30, 1951, in Akron, OH to the late Opal V. and Harold Duncan.

Bill loved hunting, fishing, nature, and the outdoors. He never missed an opportunity to enjoy the splendor of...

Feb 20, 2022

Hazel Seagren, 89, of Greenwich, died Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her residence.  She was born February 2, 1933, in Salyersville, Ky to the late Eva Marie (Brown) and Newte Patrick.   Mrs. Seagren moved to Greenwich in 1956 and worked at central Plastics, CE Ward Company, E Bigelow Tile in New London and baby sit for many years in...

Feb 19, 2022

Rose Elisabeth "Libby" Vickers, 84, of Garden Ridge, TX, and formerly of Wellington, died Saturday, February 19, 2022. Born on May 26, 1937 in Oberlin, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ernestine (nee Wight) Lee, Sr. Libby was a 1955 Wellington High School graduate and later attended the Ohio State University.

Libby worked in...

Feb 19, 2022

Jacqueline M. Reed, 78, of New London, Ohio passed Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Stein Hospice, Sandusky.  She was born December 31, 1943, in New London, Ohio to the late Virginia (Evege) and Robert C. Matthews.  Mrs. Reed graduated from New London High School class of 1961 then moved to North Carolina and graduated from Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial...

Feb 19, 2022

Nina M. Willis, 77, of Wellington, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022.  She was born July 4, 1944 in Cleveland.  Ms. Willis was retired from Marc Glassman Inc. as a Benefits Coordinator.  She was a member of the Wellington Eagles and American Legion Auxiliary. Nina enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and trying her luck at the slot machines.

Feb 18, 2022

William Paul Yarosh, 77, of New London, died Friday, February 18, 2022 at The Laurels of New London.  Born on September 17, 1944 in Oberlin, he was the son of Marie (nee Remen) and the late Mike Yarosh.  William grew up in Penfield and was a 1962 graduate of Keystone High School.

William's life revolved around dairy...

Feb 18, 2022

Michelle L. Boetticher, 38, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk from ongoing medical complications.  She was born on July 16, 1983, in Norwalk to Patricia Moehle and the late Avery Lee Boetticher and was a 2003 Norwalk High School graduate.

Michelle loved music and especially liked to go watch Dave James...