Obituaries

Mar 8, 2022

Robert "Bob" Oney

June 26, 1962 – March 8, 2022

Robert "Bob" Oney, 59, of Shiloh, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Med Central Hospital in Shelby, Ohio.

Bob was born June 26, 1962; his parents are Harold and Fern (Haney) Oney.

Bob was reserved but loved with...

Mar 8, 2022

Jean (Leach) Harlan, 88, of New London, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the Laurels of New London. Born in Hartlepool, England to the late Susanna (nee Charles) and Robert Leach, Jean moved to the United States in her late teen years. She worked at Kent Sporting Goods for many years. Jean's favorite hobby was crocheting.

She...

Mar 7, 2022

Marlene Timbs, 80, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022. A daughter of Frank and Della (nee Cole) Bailey, Marlene grew up in Wakeman and was a 1959 graduate of Western Reserve High School. In July of 1959, she married Neale, the love of her life, and together they raised a family.

She retired from Green Circle Growers...

Mar 6, 2022

Judy Ann Wyckoff, 83, of New London, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her home under Hospice care. Born in Piketon, OH on July 21, 1938, Judy was the daughter of John and Viola Brewster. She graduated from Piketon High School and Blackburn Business College in Portsmouth.

Judy worked at Goodyear Topic Energy Plant and Atomic...

Mar 5, 2022

Deborah Lynn (Wright) Papesh, 66, of Spencer (formally of Bedford), Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. The daughter of Edward Thomas Wright and LaRue Christine Carter, Deborah was born on April 23, 1955 in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Deborah spent most of her life in the Garfield Heights area and was a graduate of Garfield Heights High...

Mar 5, 2022

Dorothy N. Harp, 80, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully, early on Saturday morning, March 5, 2022, at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home.  She was born on December 1, 1941, in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Clifford B. and Dorothy W. (Clark) Nichols-Kadow and was a New London High School graduate.

Dorothy was very loving and caring person...

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...