Obituaries

Jan 22, 2022

Ezella Hale, 81, of New London peacefully went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2022. She was born on December 24, 1940 to the late Alta (Hall) and Wilburn Parsons. She is survived by her five children, Rhonda (Mark) Killgrove, Larry (Michelle) Hale Jr, Gwen Bailey, Allen Hale (Louise Shupe), and Kenneth (Learose) Hale; 12 grandchildren; countless...

Jan 21, 2022

Richard Marion Dewalt, 95, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. He was born on April 27, 1926 to the late Pearl (Graham) and Clark Dewalt.

Richard was a 1944 graduate of Birmingham High School. After graduation, Richard served in the United State Army Air Corps at the end of World War II, and...

Jan 21, 2022

Robert E. Biller Jr., 75, of Attica died Friday, January 21, 2022, at Mercy Health Willard Hospital.  He was born July 10, 1946, in Willard to the late Bernice (Wenner) and Robert Biller Sr.  Bob served in the U.S. Navy for 8 years than became an independent truck driver.  Through the years Bob served as a Cub Scout master,...

Jan 19, 2022

Peggy Jane McGinn

January 8, 1940 – January 19, 2022

Peggy Jane McGinn, 82, of Monroeville, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side.

Peggy was born on January 8, 1940 in Norwalk, OH to the late Ed and Lucille (Nugent) Dillingham.

Peggy was...

Jan 17, 2022

David R. Barnes, 82, died January 17, 2022 at Fisher Titus Medical Center. David was born on June 13, 1939 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Robert and Margaret (nee Danch) Barnes. David lived most of his life in Amherst, Ohio and was a 1957 graduate of Amherst Central High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie (nee...

Jan 17, 2022

Emma Jean Jones, 78, of New London, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 17, 2021. Her family is not holding public services for her at this time, but they encourage those that love Emma to honor her in their own way.

Jan 17, 2022

Stuart F. Chase, 90, of New London, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at his home.  He was born November 9, 1931, in Ney, OH to the late Gladys (Rose) and Floyd Chase.  For 42 years, Stuart was the General Superintendent at Jennings and Churella Construction Company; after retirement he began working part-time at Firelands Electric Co-Op.   He will always...

Jan 16, 2022

Glenn "Ed" Edward Lacy, age 69, of Greenwich, passed away after a brief illness on January 16, 2022, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk.  He was born on August 6, 1952, in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Charles and Charity (Shepherd) Lacy and was a 1971 South Central High School graduate.

A kind and loving man, Ed...

Jan 15, 2022

Bruce Alan McGee, 64, of New London, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born on December 17, 1957 in Riverside, CA to the late Beverly (Hartman) and Harley McGee.

Bruce made a career as a carpenter and was self-employed for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, and listening to music. Bruce...

Jan 14, 2022

Royce Leroy Johnston

August 22, 1943 – January 14, 2022

Royce Leroy Johnston, 78, of Greenwich, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 14, 2022.

Royce was born on August 22, 1943 in Willard, OH to the late George and Edna (Vanburen) Johnston, Sr.

Royce graduated...

Jan 14, 2022

Danny "BuckWheat" Baugh, of Willard 62, went home to be with Jesus Friday, January 14, 2022. Danny was born January 28, 1959, in Willard, he was the son of the late Ruby (Neely) and Claude Baugh.  Danny worked very closely with Amish community and enjoyed his relationships with them.  Danny enjoyed fishing, camping, blue grass music, talking on his...

Jan 13, 2022

Donna J. Stanfield, 56, of New London, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 after a short illness. She was born on November 6, 1965 to Marie (Remines) Lloyd and the late Robert Adkins.

She enjoyed crafting, decorating for and celebrating Halloween, and spending time with her family.

Donna is survived by her loving...

Jan 12, 2022

Irene Baker Sallee, 90, of Monroeville, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the Laurels of New London.  She was born May 12, 1931, in Floyd County, KY to the late Rozellie (Hicks) and Samuel Hale.  Mrs. Sallee was employed at the Pioneer Rubber Company in Willard for 39 years until it closed.  She was a member of the Greenwich...

Jan 11, 2022

Marilyn Jackson

December 16, 1947 – January 11, 2022

Marilyn Jackson, 74, of Castalia, Ohio went to be with the Lord after a long hard fight with lung cancer with her loving family by her side.

Marilyn was born on December 16, 1947 in Sandusky, OH to the late Alfred and Jane (Gallagher) ...

Jan 10, 2022

Wayne A. Pylant,75, of New London, died Monday, January 10, 2022, at Mercy Health, Willard Hospital.  He was born September 9, 1946, in Camp Kilmer, NJ to the late Martha (Geer) and RV Pylant.  A graduate of Norwalk High School, Class of 1965, Wayne was a life member (1966-2016) with the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers.  He...

Jan 10, 2022

Colleen Johnson, 88, formerly of Wakeman, died Monday January 10, 2022, at The Abbewood Retirement Center. Born on March 17, 1933, in Plain City, she was the daughter of the late Roy Edgar and Alice Mae (nee Ellis) Lombard. Colleen was a 1950 graduate of Chuckery Darby High School. In 1965 she moved to Wakeman where she raised her...

Jan 9, 2022

Doris Ann Wunder

May 8, 1956 – January 9, 2022

Doris Ann Wunder, 65, of Norwalk, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 9, 2022 at Gaymont Nursing Home.

Doris was born on May 8, 1956 in Norwalk, OH to the late Lee and Mable (Doughty) Wunder.

Doris was a 1974 graduate of...

Jan 7, 2022

Michelle Norris, 62, of Wellington, passed away on Friday morning, January 7, 2022, after a long illness. Michelle was born on the last day of the 50's, December 31, 1959, in Bryan Ohio. She was a graduate of Elyria West High School.

Michelle worked at the Wellington Bakery and later at the Wellington McDonalds. She had an...

Jan 6, 2022

Ann Marie (nee Pech) (Gfell) Ryan, 83, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was born on June 10, 1938 to the late Lea (nee Paillet) and Joachim Pech.

She was an avid sports fan, especially OSU and the Browns, and loved to watch and play tennis. Ann enjoyed visiting lighthouses and spending...

Jan 6, 2022

Dorothy M. McGinty, 86, of Huntington Twp, died Thursday, January 6, 2022. Born on January 3, 1936 in Lorain, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (nee Ducar) Kraly. Dorothy was a 1954 graduate of Lorain High School. She moved to Huntington in 1958.

Dorothy worked for the Bendix Corporation, then as a bookkeeper...