Darlene Joy Calhoun, 68, residing in Norwalk, passed away late Thursday evening, February 2, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky.   Darlene was born in Sandusky, OH, on January 18, 1955, to the late Ralph and Mary Marjorie (Bickley) Holzmiller.   Darlene attended Edison High School and EHOVE Career Center, graduating in 1973. She was a skilled embroiderer for New London Regalia Manufacturing for 8 years. Darlene was also employed as a dental hygienist for 8...

Earl William Dickman, 89, of Milan, passed away late Thursday evening, February 1, 2023, at Stein Hospice Care Center.   Earl was born in Sandusky, OH on January 14, 1934, to the late Russell and Margaret (Jaycox) Dickman. He attended Sandusky High School and worked at Ford Motor Company as a machine operator and general laborer for 33 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Eagles, and Bronson Conservation League. Earl was a very skilled handyman. He could fix anything but was...

Ronald G. Spoerr (85) of Shiloh, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in Pennsylvania as a result of an automobile accident. He was born March 15, 1937 in Huron, Ohio to the late Dorothy (Schwanger) and George J. Spoerr.  Ron was a 1955 graduate of Savannah High School. On November 29, 1957 Ron married his high school sweetheart, Mreadith (Shepherd). He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a former deacon. He had a passion for agriculture and devoted his entire...

Diana L. Jones, 66, of New London, died on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Fisher Titus Medical Center, Norwalk.  She was born on August 22, 1956, in Prestonsburg, KY, the daughter of the late Sanford and Margaret (Shepherd) Hale.  Diana was a 1974 graduate of South Central High School.  She was employed by U-Brand in Ashland and Tenneco of Milan.  Diana was a resident of The Laurels of New London where she enjoyed playing bingo.  Diana was one of the nicest ladies;...

David Anthony Markiewicz, Sr., 80, passed away in his home on Monday, January 30, 2023 with family by his side. David was born on June 10, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to Anthony and Clara Markiewicz. David is survived by his son, David (Roseanna (Myers)), Markiewicz, Jr., his grandchildren Amanda (Tyler)Breiding, Elizabeth (Zachary) Davis and David (Kayla (Gardner)) Markiewicz III and his seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Diane King and brother Dennis (Karen...

Susan P. (Fetchik) Forgacs, 69, of Wellington, passed away on January 26, 2023 after a short, unexpected illness. She was born August 27, 1953 and raised in Cleveland. After attending Kent State University she took her degree in education to Wellington, where she spent 30 years teaching at the elementary grades. She also went on to receive a Masters degree through Ashland University.   Susan was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She enjoyed nature, reading, music and mostly...

Ellen June Cottrell, 89, a lifelong resident of Wellington, passed under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Born June 5, 1933 in Wellington, Ohio the daughter of Matthew and Ellen (Keough) Teehan. Ellen was primarily a homemaker and a wonderful mother of three. She worked for Poiner’s grocery and Isalys Restaurant in Wellington, and was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing bingo, cards, puzzles, cooking, no one could make a potato...

Clifton J. Paynter Jr., 86, of Wakeman passed Saturday, January 22, 2023, at his home.  He was born June 30, 1936 in Rodney, OH to the late Murial (Maddox) and Clifton J. Paynter Sr.  Mr. Paynter was a truck driver and worked for Roadway and Preston trucking logging over 4.6 million Miles and received several awards for safe driving.  He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict.  Clifton was a member of the Teamster Union and the VFW #3759,...

Patricia Anne Bemis Taylor, 86, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023, and went home to the Lord, under the care of Stein Hospice and surrounded by her family. Born on October 28, 1936, in Woodstock, VA, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Dorothy Bemis. Patricia moved to the Norwalk area in 1976. Patricia was a pediatric nurse for several years in Virginia. She also worked for a number of years with her family in their various businesses, including Caryl...

James J. Mitchell, 81, a lifelong resident of New London, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Fisher Titus Medical Center. Born on April 1, 1941, he was the son of the late Barton and Marian (Washburn) Mitchell. Jim was a 1959 graduate of New London High School. Jim retired from the Firelands Electric CoOp in 2008 after 42 years. Prior to working at Firelands, he drove a bread delivery truck for Nickles Bakery and worked for several farms in the area. Farming was a lifelong passion for Jim...