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 Horizons) from 1972 until his retirement in 2011. He was a member of the Maple City Church of God in...

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 at Westinghouse in Mansfield.  She later worked at CE Ward for 11 years as a seamstress and at Swiss Embroidery. Estelle owned and operated Village Belle Beauty...

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 eventually retired to Wellington. JoAnne received her bachelor’s degree in education from Ashland College. She taught elementary school, first in Huntington and...

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 (Page) Albright on August 21, 1943. Rolland and Peggy were lifelong members of St. Peters Lutheran Church, Norwalk.  Rolland began his married...

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 working with at risk teens.  In her free time, Brenda loved to bake, garage sale and...

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 in Wellington. He enjoyed going squirrel hunting and sitting on his front porch with a cigar and good company. He cherished time spent with his family and friends. Few people were as...

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, Matthew, Lauren, Cydney, Rayne and Landon; great grandchildren, Willow,...

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 with his father as well as using his knowledge of the trades to do construction work.  Most recently Craig provided window washing...

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.    Les Retired from Premium Building Products in 2017. He had also farmed his family’s land for many years. Les was dedicated to his community,...

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 smile, and maybe a little cussing.  Growing up shadowing his father, Lee became a jack of all trades, which would become the signature of his life’s work. If he...