Obituaries

Feb 26, 2021

Russel L. Behner (74) of Wellington passed away on February26, 2021 at the Ohio Veterans Home where he had resided for the past 21 years.  He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

Russel is survived by his brother: Robert (Kendra) Behner of Vermilion and sister: Nancy Snyder of Wellington.

No services will...

Feb 25, 2021

Charles Todd "Chuck" Blank, 55, of Norwalk, Ohio died on February 25, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital after courageously battling COVID-19.  He was born on September 15, 1965 in Sandusky to Gracie (Roseborough) and the now deceased Charles Frank Blank.  Chuck graduated from Ashland High School and served his country as part of the United States Navy....

Feb 25, 2021

Keith VanDyke Bailey went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 5:15 a.m. after a lengthy illness.  Born in Hartford, Connecticut to Harold and Barbara (VanDyke) Bailey on October 26, 1952.  He lived most of his life in Keene, New Hampshire working as a Chef in various resorts.  He moved to New London, Ohio and...

Feb 23, 2021

Nola H. Adams, 85, of New London, OH died on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Laurels of New London.  She was born on November 19, 1935 in McDowell, KY, the daughter of the late Birt and Florence (nee Moore) Hinkle.

Nola was employed by Kent Sporting Goods for over 30 years.  She enjoyed watching TV and...

Feb 23, 2021

Alan Harding (51) of Bucyrus went to be with our Lord and Savior, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Avita Galion Hospital, his death was sudden and unexpected.  He was born March 29, 1969 in Mansfield, Ohio.  Alan worked over the years at Modern Builders Supply in Mansfield and Norwalk, Bucyrus Precision Tech and most recently Timken.  He was a...

Feb 22, 2021

Gary E. Mack, 73, of Bakersfield, CA passed away February 22, 2021.

Gary was born April 14, 1947 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Eugene F. and Elaine (O'Brien) Mack and was an avid traveler who had residences in Albion, ID, Jacksonville, NC and Bakersfield, CA.

Gary graduated from St. Paul High School in 1965...

Feb 22, 2021

James Edwin Hutchinson Sr., 80, of Ontario, Ohio, died at his home on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born on May 20, 1940 to the late Virginia (Gibbons) and Edwin Hutchinson.

James was raised in the Greenwich, Ohio area and graduated in 1958 from South Central High School. After graduation, he served in the United States...

Feb 21, 2021

Betty Carol Allen, 77, of Conway, South Carolina, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 21, 2021. She was born on September 14, 1943 to the late Arita (Richardson) and James Payne.

Betty moved to Norwalk when she was 12 years old and lived there until 1988 when she moved to South Carolina. She...

Feb 21, 2021

David Dean McConnell, 83, of Wellington, died on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Avon Cleveland Clinic following a short illness. Born on April 7, 1937 in Pittsfield, he was the son of the late Delva (nee Koons) and William McConnell. He was a lifelong Pittsfield resident and attended Wellington High School.

Dave enjoyed working on the dairy...

Feb 20, 2021

Kenneth Ralph Cutright II, 47, of Elyria, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida following a short illness. Born on February 14, 1974 in Oberlin, he was the son of Phyllis (nee Moore) and Kenneth Cutright. He was a 1992 Wellington High School graduate and received his bachelors degree from Strayer University.

Kenneth was...

Feb 19, 2021

Jay Jackson Lowther Jr., 29, of Columbus, died Friday, February 19, 2021. Born on March 21, 1991, in Oberlin, he was the son of Jay Sr. and Leanna (nee Sherwood) Lowther. JJ was a 2010 graduate of Oberlin High School and attended The Ohio State University.

JJ was a Sergeant in the Army Reserves, having proudly served...

Feb 18, 2021

Kathleen M. Hanko, 69, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on February 18, 2021 at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home.  She was born on February 14, 1952 in Michigan to the now deceased Melvin and Wilma (Hrantz) Yeo and graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1970.

Kathleen loved her family, and her grandchildren were her life.  She was...

Feb 18, 2021

Louis E. Stegman, 88, of New London, Ohio died on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Laurels of New London. He was born in Parma, Ohio on December 7, 1932, the son of the late William and Erna (nee Fischer) Stegman.

After serving as a Corporal in the US Army, Louis retired following a 30 year career...

Feb 18, 2021

Juanita Akers, 85, of New London, Ohio died on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on August 13, 1935 in Pekin, IN, the daughter of Wilburn and Alta (Hall) Parsons.

Juanita worked at Fannie Farmer for 25 years as a production control manager.  She pursued a career in nursing and obtained her LPN...

Feb 17, 2021

Her laugh lit even the darkest room and her joy was uninhibited and infectious.

Linda Simmons, 54, lost her eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer on Wednesday February 17th, 2021. She was born on January 27, 1967 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lorain, OH.

Linda graduated from Admiral King High School in 1985. She worked at...

Feb 15, 2021

John Benci III was a great guy who loved everyone he met.  On February 15, 2021 John lost his courageous battle with cancer.  He was 46 years old.  John was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 30, 1974.  He is the son of Nellie (nee Robuck) and John Benci II.

John enjoyed life.  He loved his family...

Feb 15, 2021

Roy L. "Chopper" Resor, 87, a lifelong resident of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on February 15, 2021 at Fisher Titus Medical Center.  He was born on January 30, 1934 in Norwalk to the late Mildred (Braden) and Carl Resor and was raised by Mildred and his stepfather, the also now deceased, Florian Schaffer.

Roy was an avid...

Feb 14, 2021

Dorothy Gay Flowers, 72, of Wellington died on February 14, 2021 unexpectedly at her residence. She was born on December 13, 1948 in Lewis County, West Virginia to the late Geraldine Virginia (nee Montgomery) and William Brook Hickle. She moved to Wellington in 1966.

Dorothy was a housekeeper at Rescare, formerly known as Weber's since 1984. She...

Feb 14, 2021

Douglas J. Resor Sr., 85, a lifelong resident of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2021.  He was born on July 20, 1935 in Norwalk to the late Mildred (Braden) and Carl Resor and was raised by the Mildred and his stepfather, also now deceased, Florian Schaffer.

Doug had a wonderful sense of...

Feb 13, 2021

James Marvin Sweeting, age 81, of Estero, Florida passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia, his children Douglas (Sheila) Sweeting and Jennifer Sweeting (Robert Northern); grandchildren Samantha, River, Jack, and Beck; brother Richard (Joy) Sweeting. He was proceeded in death by his mother Dorothy, father Henry, and brother Keith....