Obituaries

May 17, 2021

Margaret Ann Miller, 103, of Norwalk, Ohio, died on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Norwalk Memorial Home.  She was born on November 16, 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Wolfe) Krisha.

Margaret attended North Fairfield High School.  When she first married her husband, Emry L. Miller, she worked on a farm and...

May 16, 2021

Roseanne "Rose" B. Flew, 66, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Ashland Samaritan Hospital. She was born on August 7, 1954 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Rosemary (Wechter) and Bernard "Ben" Binsack.

She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1972 and attended Firelands College. She worked for GTE and Verizon...

May 16, 2021

Judith A. "Judy" Klotz (Peirce) of Norwalk, Ohio, died on May 16, 2021 at Fisher Titus Medical Center in Norwalk after complications resulting from her courageous (second) battle with cancer. She was born on October 22, 1947 in Oberlin, Ohio to the late Alfred Durand and Barbara Jean (Hast) Peirce. Judy graduated from Danbury High School and attended Tiffin...

May 14, 2021

Douglas Alan Stoner, 73, of Mansfield, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at University Hospitals in Cleveland. The son of the late John Milburn and Mary Jane (nee Simpson) Stoner, Doug was born on January 7, 1948 in New London.  He graduated with the New London Class of 1966. For 34 years, Doug served his country in the Air Force...

May 12, 2021

David Wireman, 73, of Norwalk, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 10, 1947 to the late Tennesse (Ingram) and Charlie Wireman.

He married the love of his life, Ina (Burnem) Wireman in 1966. David worked for West Baking (now New...

May 10, 2021

Estelle M. Yates Schenk, 99, of Loudonville and formerly of New London, died Monday, May 10 at her home.  Born on December 11, 1921, in Honaker, KY, Estelle was a daughter of the late Robert and Myrtie Ellen (nee Case) Meade.

During WWII, Estelle worked as a welder in Akron, Ohio, then as an airplane radio inspector...

May 10, 2021

JoAnne Keep, 97, of Ashland, died on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Brookwood Place Assisted Living in Ashland. Born on August 18, 1923 in LaRue, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Blanche (nee Hinklin) and Otho White, and step-daughter to the late Jim Taylor. JoAnne grew up in Richwood and moved to Lorain County in 1954, she...

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...