Obituaries

Sep 8, 2021

Patty Jo Stanley Reams Stein, 78, of Wellington, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 following a short illness at UH Cleveland Medical Center. Born in Clinchport, VA on December 24, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Virgie Lena (nee Johnson) and Malcolm Joseph Stanley. She was a Wellington High School graduate, and spent most of her...

Sep 6, 2021

Sarah Ann Downing

January 23, 1989 – September 6, 2021

Sarah Ann Downing, 32, of Norwalk, OH, passed away Monday evening, September 6, 2021 resulting from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Sarah was born in Norwalk, OH on January 23, 1989 to William and Shelly (Wade) Heidl.

Sarah was a...

Sep 6, 2021

Richard Harold Fehlan, 84, of Wellington, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. Born on August 13, 1937 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Michael and Marie (née Renke) Fehlan. Richard lived most of his life in Brighton Township and graduated from Oberlin College with a Bachelors degree in economics. Following graduation, he...

Sep 4, 2021

Glenn was born on April 14, 1964, to Richard D. and Carol A. Miller in Elyria, Ohio.

Glenn passed away in his sleep on Sunday, September 5, 2021, in his home in Tiffin, Ohio.

Glenn grew up in Wellington, Ohio.  He attended the Lorain County Joint Vocational School and graduated from Wellington High School in...

Sep 3, 2021

Joan Mary Graffice, 89, of Greenwich, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Ontario Pointe Senior Living in Ontario, Ohio. She was born on August 2, 1932 in Willard, Ohio to the late Herbert and Irene (Stockmaster) Eberly. Joan was the Valedictorian of Willard High School class of 1950. She then attended Bowling Green State University.

Sep 3, 2021

Mavis A. Dendinger

February 25, 1942 – September 3, 2021

Mavis A. Dendinger, 79, residing in Shelby, passed away Friday evening, September 3, 2021 at Ohio Health Hospital in Mansfield. She was born on February 25, 1942 in Jackson, Kentucky to the late John and Lucy (Lawson) Bryant.

Mavis received her Bachelor's Degree ...

Sep 1, 2021

Carol Ann Miller, 81, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 due to complications from diabetes and cancer. She was born on January 9, 1940, to the late Helen (Kauffman) and Melvin James in Westlake, Ohio.

After her mother died in 1946, she went to live with her Aunt Pearl and Uncle Luther in...

Aug 31, 2021

Patricia Louise Mitchell, 84 of Shenandoah, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 to join her beloved husband, so they can spend their eternal lives together. She was born on July 25, 1937 in Willard, Ohio to the late Martha Louise (Young) and Gail Marcellus Sutter. On July 13, 1953 she married the love of her life, Robert...

Aug 31, 2021

Mary Margaret Barker, 90, of New London, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 26, 1931 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late John T. and Agnes (Phillips) McKown.

Mary was a strong, independent, and fearless, loving mother, who was always devoted in...

Aug 30, 2021

Darye L. Randolph, 66, of New London died unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, August 30, 2021.  He was born on June 18, 1955 in Pulaski County, KY, the son of Elbert Randolph and Maryann (nee Pete) Snyder. Darye grew up in the Wakeman area and spent time in Kipton and in recent years New London.

A...

Aug 30, 2021

Cline Tackett, 81, of Greenwich, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on August 25, 1940 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Lawrence and Syltania Tackett.

Described by his family as "hilarious", Cline was a huge University of Kentucky fan.  He also followed the...

Aug 29, 2021

Brandon Lee Keysor, infant son of Sydnee Keysor was delivered and entered into rest on Sunday, August 29, 2021.  Brandon will remain forever in the hearts of his family.  He is survived by his mother, Sydnee Keysor of Willard; grandparents, Alissa Keysor of Plymouth and Timothy Lee Keysor of Marion; great-grandparents, Grace and Brandon D. Chambers of Fitchville and...

Aug 26, 2021

Dawn Frances Mock, 79, of Ashland, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones after recently being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  She was born on May 29, 1942 in Taylor, PA and was the daughter of the late Eva (nee Zielinski) and Wesley Mock.  Dawn grew up in Pennsylvania, moving to Ohio...

Aug 26, 2021

Russell Leimbach, 92, of Wakeman, Ohio passed away peacefully at his son's residence in New London on Thursday, August 26, 2021.  Russell was born on May 5, 1929 in Wakeman, Ohio, the son of Lawrence and Eva (nee Peabody) Leimbach. On May 8, 1948, Russ married Shirley Franklin and together they enjoyed 62 years of marriage until her passing...

Aug 23, 2021

Michelle Wile, 42, of Wellington, passed away suddenly, on August 23, 2021. Born on May 30, 1979, she was the daughter of Victoria (nee Vaughn) and the late Karl Ray Wile. Michelle was a 1998 graduate of Mapleton High School.

Michelle was very artistic and enjoyed going to the Nord Center for art classes. She also enjoyed...

Aug 23, 2021

Beatrice Sandra Bowman, 87, of Wellington, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. Born in Wellington on December 17, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Caroline (nee Augustino) and Benedetto Farago. A lifelong resident, she was a 1951 Wellington High School graduate.

Bea retired from...

Aug 20, 2021

Brenda Sue Welfle, 65, of Norwalk, passed away at her home on Friday, August 20, 2021. She was born on January 5, 1956 in Bowling Green, OH to the late Harry and Barbara (Crowe) Horner.

Brenda graduated from Norwalk High School as a member of the class of 1974. She worked as a dedicated LPN at various...

Aug 18, 2021

Travis Allen Sexton, 22, of Sullivan was called home to the Lord unexpectedly on August 18, 2021

He was born in Medina, OH to Shirley and the late William (Bill) Sexton on May 29th, 1999.

Travis was a 2018 graduate of Black River High School. He enjoyed sports and played on the Varsity Baseball and...

Aug 18, 2021

Amber M. Conley, 35, of Mansfield, Ohio, formerly of Willard, Ohio died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital from complications with an embolism.  She was born December 17, 1985, in Willard, to Michele (Jones) Feltner and David Lynch.  Amber enjoyed twirling her baton and playing basketball with her friends during high School.  She graduated from Willard...

Aug 16, 2021

David Allen Stoll, 74, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. He was born on March 16, 1947 to the late Thelma (Bischoff) and Joseph Stoll.

In 1965, Dave graduated from St. Paul High School. After graduation, he served in the Vietnam War in the United States Army, where he earned the Combat Infantry...