Obituaries

Dec 23, 2021

Michael D. Croskey (68) of Collins, died Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Fireland Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.  He was born June 7, 1953, in Yuma, AZ.  Mike retired from Durable Corporation, Norwalk where he started by shredding rubber working up to and retired as plant manager.  He designed and built most of the equipment the plant uses today. Mike...

Dec 23, 2021

Dennis Michael Biebrich, 72, of Sullivan, died at home surrounded by his family. Born on November 25, 1949 in New Orleans LA, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Biebrich.  Dennis spent his childhood in Louisiana before joining and proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps.

Dennis worked as a police officer in...

Dec 22, 2021

Margaret Joyce (nee Betts) Pearce of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away December 22, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Willard, Ohio.  She was the wife of Malcolm Pearce, daughter, of Richard John Edward & Mary Margaret (nee Craggs) Betts.  Joyce was born in Hebrern, North Umberland England, March 20, 1941 and was raised in Chatham, Kent England.

While working...

Dec 22, 2021

Janice Lynn McClaflin, 72, of Wellington, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. Born in Lodi, on November 17, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Muriel (nee Baker) and Leonard McClaflin. Jan moved to Florida in 1974 and returned to Wellington in 1996. She was a 1968 Wellington High School...

Dec 21, 2021

Dorothy Krisha, age 89, of Seale, Alabama, died on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.  Born on May 8, 1932 in Fitchville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Wolfe) Krisha.  Dorothy attended New London Schools and at a young age entered the US Army.  While serving her country, she traveled the world and earned the rank...

Dec 21, 2021

Kenneth G. Myers, Sr., 90, of Nova, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  He was born October 1, 1931 in Vermilion to the late Thelma (Reising) and Ivan Myers.  Mr. Myers was a graduate of Vermilion High School, class of 1950. For many years, he worked as a painter at the Ford Motor Company...

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...