Obituaries

Sep 12, 2021

Lou Ann Watson, 50, of Sullivan, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic following a short illness. She was born on May 10, 1971 and grew up in Amherst, graduating from Marion L. Steele High School.

Lou worked at Risk Strategies. A loving mother to her sons, she enjoyed helping with their events and...

Sep 12, 2021

Diane Hall, 76, of New London, OH passed away peacefully Sunday, September 12, 2021.  She was born on September 25, 1944 to John and Junie (Meade) Harvey.

Diane was a homemaker.  She loved gardening, crafting and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Ronald (Karen) Shepherd, Kim...

Sep 10, 2021

Edna G. Clark Felver (63) of North Fairfield, formerly of Franklin, IN died Friday, September 10, 2021 at her home.  Her death was sudden and unexpected.  Mrs. Felver was born May 31, 1958 in Elizabethtown, KY to Linda K. (Julian) and Laymon Wilson.  She has for the past 7 years transported Mennonite children to school and transports families to...

Sep 9, 2021

Clifford W. "Cliff" Dalton, 67, of New London, Ohio, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Stein Hospice. He was born on July 17, 1954 in Clifton Forge, Virginia to the late Inez (née Watts) and Whitfield "Gene" Dalton.

Cliff was raised and lived in Willard, Ohio for years and later moved to Hilton Head Island, SC...

Sep 9, 2021

Karen Elizabeth (nee Greene) Riggin, 65, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021 from Parkinson's Disease. She was born on October 24, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Janet (nee Elbert) and Thomas Greene.

She was a 1974 graduate of Firelands High School and received her degree in nursing from MB Johnson School of...

Sep 8, 2021

Haj Joseph Khalil of Oberlin, Ohio passed away on September 8, 2021.

He enjoyed gardening and working outside. He especially liked growing strawberries, watermelons, and chickpeas, and won awards for his gardening abilities.

He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He has been married to his wife, Sarah...

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...