Margaret Florence Jones (nee Sopko), 100, of Wellington, died on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Elm’s Retirement Village. Born on January 2, 1920 in McDonald, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (nee Redman) Sopko. Margaret grew up in Finleyville, PA and lived in PA most of her life before moving to Wellington in 2001. She was a member of the Houston United Methodist Church and involved in their senior programs where she assisted the senior citizens. Margaret...

James Craig Wylie, 76, of Wellington, died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at home. Born on April 15, 1943 in Mercer Co. PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Leora (nee Craig) Wylie. James grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Ohio as an adult.    James served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He then began work as a machinist. James was a member of the American Legion as well as the NRA. He enjoyed playing a game of Parcheesi with friends and family and rarely...

Stephanie Ann Smith, 77 of Norwalk, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born on January 15, 1943, to the late S. Henry and Maude (Eaton) Smith in Norwalk, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident. Stephanie graduated from Norwalk High School in 1961 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Ashland College in 1967. She was a 55+ year member of the Norwalk United Methodist Church, and member of the United Methodist Women.  She...

Ronald W. Dalton, 67, of Olena died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his home.  Ronald was born on December 4, 1952 in Norwalk, the son of Beatrice (Manahan) Kooken and William Dalton.  He was a lifelong resident of Olena. Ronald was employed as a paramedic with North Central EMS.  He was also well known for his drywall business.  Ronald enjoyed woodworking, trains and fishing.  When time allowed he enjoyed metal detecting.  Ronald was well known for his ability...

Norma E. Sawyer, 84, of New London died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio.  She was born on February 6, 1935, the daughter of the late Dorothy (Taber) and Weston Lant.  Norma is survived by her husband Tom of 54 years; daughters Hiedi Rice and Jennifer Carter; grandchildren, Channon, Justin, Chelsea, Kaleb, Wyatt, Dakota, Morgan, Julia, Jordan, Jayda and Justice; sister Shirley Watson; nieces Robin Salva, and Julie Baker and nephew Carl Watson...

Coleen E. Puckett, 82, of Wellington, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Elm’s Retirement Village. Born on December 7, 1937 in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (nee Johnson) Benear. Coleen grew up in New London and moved to Wellington in 1963. Coleen worked for a time at Forest City and Rockwell, and prior to that had worked at Higbees. She was active in the Assembly of God Church both in Wellington and Elyria, teaching Sunday school and singing gospel...

Dennis Gordon Stower, 70, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.  He was born on January 21, 1949 in Norwalk to the late Robert C. and Mildred (Sweet) Stower.  Dennis was a 1967 Norwalk High School graduate and had attended Toledo University before joining the U.S. Army Reserves.  He had worked for Gould Southern and Ridge Tools as an engineer and later for the Ohio Department of Transportation, where he...

Lowell D. Dunlap, 76, of New London passes away Friday, January 17, 2020 in Norwalk after a lengthy illness.   He was born December 28, 1943 in New London, son of the late Harmon J. and Alfreda (Terwilliger) Dunlap.    Lowell was a 1962 graduate of New London High School.   He married the love of his life, Linda Sue (Beam) Dunlap on August 4, 1973.     Lowell had farmed his entire life.    He had become disabled in...

  Mary Ellen Gardner, 88, of Wellington, died Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born in South Woodbury, Ohio on November 24, 1931 and moved to Wellington at a young age. Mary graduated from Wellington High School. She retired from Columbia Gas. Mary also worked as a Librarian at the Herrick Memorial Library. She was a past president of the Friends of the Library. Family was very important to Mary and she cherished being a mother and grandmother. Mary is survived by her son, Brooke...

Deanna Kay Bowling, 39, of New London, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side.  A lifelong resident of New London, she was born on October 6, 1980, the daughter of Dee and Rita (Oney) Bowling.  Deanna was passionate about country music and was a tremendous fan of Scotty McCreery.  Some might call her his number one fan.  She spent time working at CLI in Norwalk and was an artist in their open studio.  Deanna used art in many ways...