Obituaries

Dec 21, 2021

John M. Porter, 76, of Fitchville, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021.  Born September 11, 1945, in New London to the late June (Ault) and Johnson Porter, John was a graduate of New London High School, Class of 1964, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He built and remodeled many homes in the area, owned and operated the Fitchville ...

Dec 21, 2021

Edward L. "Eddie" Copsey

September 14, 1929 – December 21, 2021

Edward L. "Eddie" Copsey, 92, of New London, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Eddie was born on September 14, 1929, in Olena, OH to the late Earl and Katie (Miller) Evans.

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Dec 20, 2021

Alexys D. "Jonzie" Jones, a beacon of sunshine, and fun-loving blessing to those around her, passed from this life to the next, on December 20, 2021, at the age of 26.  She was born on June 10, 1995, in Sandusky, Ohio to Monica McKay and Anthony Jones.  Alexys graduated from Sandusky High School and was diligently working towards a...

Dec 20, 2021

Robert W. Roerig went home to be with his Lord on December 20, 2021 while at The Amherst Manor after a short illness. Robert was born January 4, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to German immigrants Frank and Bertha (nee Jost) Roerig. He moved with his family to Rochester, Ohio in 1943 where he remained on the family farm until...

Dec 20, 2021

Irvin R. Wunder, 76, of Norwalk, passed away early Monday morning, December 20, 2021 at Gaymont Nursing Home.

Irvin was born on March 25, 1945 in Sandusky, OH to the late Lee and Christine (Bengo) Wunder.

After graduating high school, Irvin proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the...

Dec 19, 2021

Dennis Lee Finkel of Huntington Township, Ohio passed peacefully away December 19, 2021. Dennis was born to Alvin and Mickey (Hamker) Finkel on March 18, 1958.

Dennis was a big guy.  Not only did he stand well over a handsome six feet tall he had a large personality. He was a bit cocky (perhaps an understatement), he...

Dec 18, 2021

Betty "Jerl" Hargis, 88, of New London, died Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the Laurels of New London.  She was born November 5, 1933, in Morehead, KY to the late Alma Hazel (Stevens) and George William Johnson.  Mrs. Hargis had a very strong faith and enjoyed going to church and singing in the choir.  Even after she was not...

Dec 17, 2021

Delmar Lee Jenkins, 73, of New London, died Friday, December 17, 2021 at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. Born on December 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Ruth Jenkins. Delmar attended school in PA and enlisted in the US Army in 1965, serving during the Vietnam Conflict. He made his home in New London in...

Dec 17, 2021

George F. Gens, Jr.

September 26 ,1932 – December 17, 2021

George F. Gens, Jr., 89, of Norwalk, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.

George was born on September 26, 1932 in Lorain, OH to the late George, Sr. and Mabel (Strehle) Gens.

George learned his strong...

Dec 15, 2021

Glenn Allen Farnsworth, 64, of Ashland, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. Born on August 19, 1957 in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Robert Farnsworth and Mary (nee Pay) Roberts. Glenn was a 1976 graduate of Wellington High School.

Glenn was a machinist at Ohio Tool Works in Ashland....

Dec 15, 2021

Robert E. Klingler, 94, of Wellington, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on September 21, 1927 in Jackson Township, he was the son of the late Russel and Lydia (nee Stager) Klingler. Robert grew up in Sullivan and was a 1946 graduate of Sullivan High School. Following...

Dec 15, 2021

Joyce Chaffins (75) of New London, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at UH Samaritan Hospital, Ashland.  She was born September 8, 1946, in Honaker, KY to the late Anna (Akers) and Orville Blevins.

Joyce was a 1964 graduate of New London High School.  She worked at the Laurels of New London as a dietitian.  She loved going...

Dec 14, 2021

Diana Rumsey

January 10, 1954 – December 14, 2021

Diana Rumsey, 67, of New London, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 14, 2021 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.

Diana was born on January 10, 1954 in Norwalk, OH to the late Leroy and Vadis (Heath) Oney.

Diana enjoyed playing bingo and spending...

Dec 14, 2021

Stanley A. "Stan" Tester, 84, of North Fairfield, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 14, 2021 at his home.

Stan was born on April 5, 1937 in New London, OH to the late James and Mary (Byron) Tester.

Stan was a 1955 graduate of New London High School. He was a member of the Ohio...

Dec 14, 2021

Cortland Brooks "C.B." Ringler, 91, of Greenwich, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 14, 2021 at University Hospital Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland.

Brooks was born on July 15, 1930 in Ashland County, OH to the late Cortland E. and Helen (Huffman) Ringler.

Brooks was a lifelong farmer and worked many years in a partnership...

Dec 14, 2021

Veronica Jane Marsh, 84, of New London, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was born on April 7, 1937 to the late Catherine (Slageter) and Theodore Weaver.

Jane was a 1955 graduate of New London High School. She worked as an LPN at Ashland Samaritan Hospital from 1981 until she retired in 1986. She...

Dec 14, 2021

James Alan Barkacs

July 2, 1982 – December 14, 2021

James Alan Barkacs, 39, of New London, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 14, 2021 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

James was born on July 2, 1982 in Oberlin, OH to David and Laura (Cuson) Barkacs....

Dec 12, 2021

Virgil Victor Hively (70) of Crestline died Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Avita Health System, Galion.  He was born May 24, 1951 in Butler, Ohio to the late Violet (Umfleet) and James Hively.  Virgil worked at Westinghouse and Midwest Industries. He also worked as guard at the Mansfield Reformatory and MANCI and at the same time served as officer...

Dec 12, 2021

Helen Marie High, 83, of Norwalk, a believer in Jesus Christ, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.

Helen was born on April 23, 1938 in New Haven, OH to the late Adrian and Bertha (Stevens) Conklin.

Helen was a 1956 graduate of...

Dec 11, 2021

Florian J. Resor "Red", 62, of Norwalk, Ohio died on December 11, 2021, at MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland.   He was born on May 12, 1959, in Norwalk to Charlotte (Myers) Resor and the late Douglas Resor Sr.

Red will be fondly remembered as an extremely generous, honest, and hard-working man, who taught his children many things including...