Obituaries

Jul 5, 2025

Patricia A. "Pat" Wells, 68, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at Mercy Health in Lorain.  She was born on April 25, 1957, in Elyria, Ohio, to Bonner Wells and the late Erma Sue (Kirksey) Wells.

Pat lived her life the way she wanted to and to the absolute fullest.  She was a...

Jul 5, 2025

Jean R. (Bailey) Donner, 73, of Greenwich, passed away on July 5, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain after a short battle with cancer. She was born on July 7, 1951, in Battle Creek, MI to the late John R. and Shirley M. (Blazure) Bailey.

Jean was a talented cook and loved to make food and bake...

Jul 3, 2025

Brenda Marie (McClurg) Osborne of Elyria passed away at home on 7/3/25 after a brief illness. Brenda was born in New London, Ohio on 7/22/65 to (Ladora) Marie (nee Youngless) and Clarence McClurg. She attended Wellington High School. Brenda is survived by her son Ryan Downs (Samantha) of Elyria and her granddaughters Ryliegh and Nora Downs, her fiancé Eric...

Jul 3, 2025

Patricia "Pat" A. Scheid, age 85, of New London, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Kingston of Ashland. Born November 17, 1939 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Helen Louise (Belonge) Smith. A 1958 graduate of Onadaga Valley High School in New York, Pat moved to New London in 1966, where she...

Jul 2, 2025

Thomas Allen Sheffield, 80, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025. He was born in Oberlin, OH on June 14, 1945 to Henry and Amy Sheffield. Tom served in the Air Force in Tachikawa, Japan during Viet Nam and finished his term in Spokane, Washington before moving back to Ohio in 1972.

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Jul 1, 2025

Joseph R. Shivak, 44, of Galloway and formerly of Wellington, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at his home. On May 8, 1981, Joseph was born in Lorain to Joseph A. and Marlene (Seders) Shivak. Joseph attended Elyria West High School and graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1999. He then graduated from LCCC and Toledo...

Jul 1, 2025

James Lynn Berarducci, 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was one of four children of the late Victor and Eleanor "Nora" (Grandi) Berarducci. He was born April 26, 1946 in Dover, OH. Jim grew up in Massillon, OH and attended Canton Central Catholic High School where he was a standout athlete in...

Jun 27, 2025

James M. Sikora, 69, of Norwalk, died Friday, June 27, 2025, at Fisher Titus Hospital, Norwalk.  He was born August 7, 1955, in Wellington to the late Shirley (Greenwald) and Joseph Sikora.  Jim was a graduate of Wellington High School (JVS), Class of 1973 and was a very Christian man.  When he was able, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and...

Jun 27, 2025

Paul Raymond Decker, 70, of Sullivan, died Friday, June 27, 2025 in Medina under the care of the Hospice of the Western Reserve. Born on March 28, 1955, in Lorain, he was the son of the late Thamer and Helen (nee Brown) Decker. Paul grew up in the Lorain and Elyria area and attended school in Elyria. In 1972...

Jun 27, 2025

Viney Marie Wireman, age 93 of Greenwich, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at her home. She was born September 28, 1931 in Magoffin County, Kentucky to the late Johnnie and Lona (Wireman) Lovely.

Survivors include one brother Jimmie Lovely, of Gunlock, Kentucky, two sisters; Nellie Sue Lovely of Gunlock, Kentucky and Wealtha June Weatherbie of...

Jun 26, 2025

William "Bill" Braden (81) of Collins, OH passed away in his home on June 26th, 2025.

A hard-working man and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Bill will be missed by many. His humor, strength of character, and legendary "Billy Braden 110%" speech will live on in the hearts and lives of those who knew and loved...

Jun 26, 2025

Wayne A. Jackson 73, of Norwalk, died Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Grace Hospital, Parma, Ohio.  He was born December 31, 1951 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Mary A. (Valek) and Arthur W. Jackson.  Wayne was a graduate of Monroeville High School, class of 1971, loved being outdoors, spending time with family and had the greatest Forth of...

Jun 25, 2025

Walter Anthony Calco, 28, passed away on June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Pensacola, FL. Walter was born on May 17, 1997, to Marc and Lisa (Vogus) Calco at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk.

Walter will be deeply missed by his family. He loved watching basketball, especially cheering on the Cleveland Cavaliers and The...

Jun 24, 2025

Mom is in her final journey home to Jesus. Absent from the body. Present with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ!

Georgia M. Wells was born to W.T. and Nannie Jane Cox on July 19, 1925, in Rockholds, KY. She worked for General Motors for many years until her retirement in 1977.

She was preceded...

Jun 22, 2025

Thad Jordan, born on May 4, 1967, passed away on June 22, 2025. He is cherished by all who knew him for his exceptional sense of humor, unwavering work ethic, and generous spirit. Thad was the kind of person who would selflessly give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. For many years, he successfully founded and...

Jun 22, 2025

Phyllis Williams, age 79, of New London, died on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Gaymont Nursing Home in Norwalk surrounded by her loving family. Born June 2, 1946 in New London, she was the daughter of the late Cliff and Evelyn (Peterson) Chandler. Phyllis graduated from New London High School in 1964 and worked for Sew Line in New...

Jun 19, 2025

Eliza Mae Smith, 96, of Wellington, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 under the care of New Life Hospice. On May 27, 1929, Eliza was one of 3 children born to William and Relia (Angler) Saylor in Pulaski, VA. She had a close relationship with her 7 half siblings.

At the height of the industrial revolution,...

Jun 18, 2025

Annabell (Harkness) Stewart, 92, of Norwalk, Ohio, transitioned to her heavenly home on June 18th, 2025. She was born January 23rd, 1933, to the late William Harkness and Addie Mae (Fife) Harkness Webb in Cherokee County, Alabama. In 1945, with her mother and brother, they moved to Norwalk, Ohio. She attended Norwalk City Schools and graduated from Norwalk High...

Jun 18, 2025

Dorothy Anna Whitehurst, 97, passed away peacefully at the Norwalk Memorial Home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.  Her daughter, Carol A Mason was in the recliner by her bedside.

What a tremendous gift!

Born February 4, 1928 in Rockville Centre, New York to George Stanford and Henrietta Anna Verity, Dot lived in Merrick, New York...

Jun 18, 2025

Keith Edward Urbansky, 52, of Oberlin, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at University Hospital, Cleveland. Born on March 16, 1973, in Oberlin, he was son of Steve and Elizabeth Urbansky. Keith was a 1991 Graduate of Wellington High School. He attended LCCC and received his bachelor's degree from Clevland State and furthered his education at Kent State.

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