Obituaries

May 8, 2021

Rita A. Lefler, 87, of Wellington died on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her residence. Born in Elyria on May 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Louise (nee Slauf) and Ross Baumgardner. She graduated in 1951 from Elyria Catholic High School and lived in Florida for most of her life before moving to Wellington to be...

May 6, 2021

Rolland "Rolly" Albright, 96, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 8, 1924 in Willard, Ohio to the late Gladys (Robinson) and William Albright.

He was a 1942 graduate of Monroeville High School and married the love of his life, Peggy...

May 4, 2021

Brenda C. Morrow (65) of Wakeman died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her residence after a lengthy illness.  She was born July 5, 1955 in Columbus to Ramona (Gordon) and Dale Keefer.  Brenda was a graduate of Western Reserve High School, Class of 1973 and the office manager for SRI (Successful Relationships, Inc.).   She always loved helping others and...

May 4, 2021

Julis Hall, 78, of Clarksfield, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at University Hospitals, EMH in Elyria. Born on May 22, 1942 in Fed, KY, he was the son of the late Linzie and Della (nee Bryant) Hall. Julis grew up in Kentucky before moving to Ohio in 1966.

After 37 years, Julis retired from the Sterling Foundry...

May 3, 2021

A cherished beloved family member, Zane Kowpak of New London, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 unexpectedly at the age of 72.

Zane is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Scarlett Kowpak; three children, Saebel (Robles) of Fremont, Ohio, Shawn Kowpak of Sandusky, Ohio and Deidra Kowpak of Bellevue, Ohio; grandchildren, Catherine, Coleen,...

May 1, 2021

Craig R. Smith, 55 of Clarksfield died at his residence on Saturday, May 1, 2021. A 1984 graduate of New London (OH) High School, he proudly considered New London home his entire life.

After high school Craig worked at Ortner Airport in Wakeman, and subsequently earned his commercial helicopter license.  He also did farm and excavation work...

May 1, 2021

Lee Bohland, the proud son of Andrew and Anna Marie, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2021 at the age of 64. He was born August 28, 1956 in New London, Ohio and was a 1974 graduate of Mapleton High School. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a...

May 1, 2021

Leslie Robert Handley, 73, a lifelong resident of Sullivan, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. Born on June 13, 1947, in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Robert and Pauline (nee Richards) Handley. Les was a 1965 graduate of Black River High School. Following graduation, he served in the Ohio National Guard.

Apr 30, 2021

Agnes V. Ebaugh, of Wellington, passed away at the Elms Retirement Village on Friday, April 30, 2021, after 102 years of a loving and fulfilling life. Born on March 27, 1919, to the late Joseph and Mary Kinkopf, Agnes lived in Cleveland and Avon Lake for many years before moving to Wellington.

A devout Catholic, she was...

Apr 30, 2021

Rilla Mobberly (84) lifelong resident of New London, died Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born September 12, 1936 in New London to the late Frank and Winiferd( (Farmsworth) Myers.  Rilla was a cook for the New London Hospital and New London Schools and finished her working career  at Kent's...

Apr 28, 2021

James G. Rallis, 56, of Wellington, died on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born on December 10, 1964 in Sandusky and was the son of Mary (nee Griste) and John Rallis. He grew up between Wellington and Queens, New York City and graduated from Wellington High School. James also attended the New York Institute...

Apr 28, 2021

Pamela J. Martovitz, 66, of New London, Ohio died on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on November 16, 1954 in Sutton, WV, the daughter of Lawrence and Ines Agnes (Martin) Legg.

Pamela worked at plant 1 of the Ford Motor Company in Brookpark, Ohio.  She also did accounting for the New London...

Apr 27, 2021

Lillian Jane Smith, 94, a lifelong resident of Wellington, died on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Born on October 9, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Rose (nee Marley) and Joseph Anney.

Lillian was a longtime active member of St. Patrick Church. She worked at Roedel's Shoe Store for 45 years before retiring.

She...

Apr 27, 2021

Noma J. Minor, 90, of Milan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She was born on June 19, 1930 to the late Genevieve (Black) and Joseph Snyder.

One of her greatest joys in life was being an owner of the Park Avery General Store.

Norma is survived by her children, Randolph (Rosemary) Scott, ...

Apr 22, 2021

Walter E. Sabin, 80, of Wakeman, Ohio passed away on Thursday; April 22, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. Walter was born in Oberlin on November 16, 1940, and raised in Wakeman, Ohio. He was the son of the late Stanley James and Estella Mae (Salzman) Sabin.

As a member of the...

Apr 22, 2021

Lucille A. Vickery, 83, of Norwalk, Ohio died on Thursday morning, April 22, 2021 at the Willows of Willard.  She was born on March 11, 1938 in Waterville, Maine to the late George and Alexina (Cabana) Dutil.

"Lucy" to some, "Cille" to others, Lucille answered with a smile to any of her nicknames, but she truly cherished...

Apr 19, 2021

Lois Marie Grosscup, 87, of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away peacefully in her daughter's home in Stow, Ohio under hospice care on Monday, April 19, 2021.

Lois was born in Clarksfield, Ohio on October 24, 1933 to the late Willis and Wilma (Clapp) Franklin.  She was a lifelong resident of New London, Ohio.  Lois graduated from New London...

Apr 19, 2021

Wayne A. Smith, 93, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born on July 30, 1927 to the late Bertice Smith and the late Elizabeth (Johnston) Burns.  He attended Prospect School in Republic, Ohio.

A "go getter" from an early age, at...

Apr 19, 2021

Tony C. Marley, 86, of Wellington died on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. Born on August 6, 1934 in Bellevue, he was the son of the late Rose and James Marley. He was a Wellington resident for most of his life.

Tony proudly served in the US Navy for two years....

Apr 14, 2021

David Cline, 78, passed away at his home on April 14, 2021 after a short illness.  Dave was born on July 1, 1942 in New London, Ohio and was a life-long resident.  He graduated from New London High School, Class of 1960.

He worked at the CE Ward Company from 1960 thru 1987 and was in charge...