Donald Andrew Schmitt, 94, of Wellington, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Keystone Pointe. Born on December 17, 1928 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Melvin and Beatrice “Ruby” (nee Seymour) Schmitt. Don was a 1952 graduate of Olmstead Falls High School. Donald proudly served in the United States Army and Air Force and was stationed in Frankfurt Germany. Donald worked for Ohio Bell out of both Berea and Columbus, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the Masonic...

Benjamin Franklin Runyon, age 74, of Fitchville died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his residence. Born April 23, 1949 to the late Edward and Ersie Runyon in West Virginia, he had lived in Fitchville since 1996. Benjamin was a veteran of the United States Army, having earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star in Vietnam. He then worked as a mechanic until his retirement. Benjamin was a member of the North Eaton Church of God where he enjoyed participating in worship services. An...

Steven “Steve” B. Barman, 73, passed away on December 2nd, 2023. Steve was born on July 12th, 1950 in Norwalk, OH to the late Robert Sr. and Rachel (O’Dell) Barman. Steve grew up in Norwalk and attended Norwalk High School where he was a class of 1969 graduate.   Steve was devoted to his wife, family, and Norwalk Furniture. After graduation he began working there in the sanding department and over the years became their Chief Industrial...

Laura Mae Duncan, 89, of Wakeman, passed Friday, December 1, 2023 at her home.  She was born April 19, 1934 in Wellston, OH to the late Pearlean and James P. Leach.  Mrs. Duncan was a wife, mother and homemaker and enjoyed playing Nintendo, shooting archery, puzzles, turkey shoots, going to rummage and yard sales and watching Elvis movies. Mrs. Duncan is survived by her husband, Lewis Duncan who she married October 6, 1951 and was married for 72 years; children, Laura Jimenez,...

JoAnn Caudill, 86, of Norwalk, Ohio, died Friday, December 1, 2023. She was born March 18, 1937, in Elizabeth, West Virginia to the late John W. and Flossie J. (Woodring) Reed. She lived in this area most of her life. JoAnn enjoyed trips to see her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, camping, writing poetry, and going on outings with family and friends. She also enjoyed spending time with her Pomeranian, “Teddy Bear.”   She was a member of Faith Builders...

Noah Hunter, 86, of Sandusky, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 30, 2023.  Our Beloved Noah was born March 26, 1937, in Garrett, Kentucky.  In the 1950’s Noah relocated his family to Clarksfield, Ohio where he built a home from the ground up with some help from neighbors and family at the young age of 22.  He was a hard worker and a good provider for his family.  He retired from the Village of Wellington...

Peggy Sue Moore, 59, of Norwalk, OH passed away on November 30, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Lois Skinner and Robert Moore. She was born on July, 18, 1964 in Morrison IL. Peggy was known to most as being a loving, caring, and selfless person to her friends and family, but many will remember her for her feisty personality. Peggy loved nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren. Peggy worked at Miller’s Landscaping for over a decade. She loved her position and the...

Benson L. Hopkins Mott, 8, of Greenwich died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron.  He was born November 9, 2015, in Norwalk.  Benson was in 2nd grade at South Central Elementary School.  He loved being outdoors and was very loving and caring.  Benson enjoyed playing sports including football and baseball, deer hunting, competing in power wheel demo derby’s, truck pulls, riding 4 wheelers and gaming.  Benson is survived by his...

Karen Faye Frye, 81, of Wellington, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2023 at her home. She was born on August 16, 1942, in Lodi to the late Delmer Roby and Helen (nee Right) Roby Thompson.  Karen grew up in Wellington and attended Wellington High School. She worked at Forest City for many years. In her free time, Karen enjoyed reading. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Bob; a grandson, Bobby Darby; and her beloved dog, Parker. She...

Virginia Faith (Ray) Whitlock, 89, formerly of Wellington Ohio passed away at her daughter’s home in North Liberty, Indiana, surrounded by those she loved on Tuesday November 28, 2023. Virginia was born in Wellington, Ohio on May 18, 1934 to the late Harvey and Grace (Litchfield) Ray. She met and married the love of her life, Karl Hassa and the two were married for 54 years before his passing in 2008. In 2011 Virginia married Kenneth Whitlock before his passing in 2022. Virginia spent...