St John's Lutheran Church, New Washington, Ohio

05/25/2026

05/13/2026

Our sympathy to the family of Sally Young.

Sally Jacqueline Young, 77, passed away on May 11, 2026, at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Sally was born on October 19, 1948, in Shelby, Ohio, to the late Leo and Inez (Frakes) Price and was a proud 1966 graduate of Shelby High School. She worked at GAF Shelby Business Forms Inc. and later at Firestone before dedicating herself to being a stay‑at‑home mother and homemaker.

Sally was a deeply supportive mother and grandmother who poured her heart into her family’s interests. She loved following Cleveland, Columbus, and Tennessee sports and was a voracious reader who devoured any book she could get her hands on. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Eastern Star.

Known for her huge heart and effortless charm, Sally had a remarkable memory—especially for names and faces—and she never missed an opportunity to strike up a conversation. She loved hearing people’s stories, often while working on a good puzzle. She cherished her time tutoring and generously supported many charities and organizations.

Springtime brought her joy as she planted flowers—while waging her annual battle to keep squirrels out of her baskets. She excelled in the kitchen, cooking and baking for those she loved, and was especially known for making the best chocolate chip cookies.

In addition to her parents, Sally was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Robert Leroy Young, and her infant siblings, Michael Dane and Ann Victoria.

She is survived by her son, Neil (Christin) Young of Philadelphia, TN, and her daughter, Natalie (James) Frankart of Bowling Green, OH. a sister, Sue Kochheiser; and a brother, Allen Price. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Owen and Olivia Young, who brought her immense pride and joy.

Visitation will be on Monday, May 18, 2026 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in New Washington, Ohio, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of her service at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Mohr officiating. Burial will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in New Washington, Ohio. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

04/23/2026

Our sympathy to the family of Helen J. Cronau.

Helen J. Cronau, age 98, formally of New Washington, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Edgewood Manor Nursing Home in Port Clinton, Ohio. She was born on May 25, 1927 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Walter and Anna (Price) Sheley. Helen was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening, shelling and helping at the clothing store.

She is survived by her children; Jeanette (John) Winsor, Jefferson (Holly Reidel) Cronau, Jacqueline Cronau and John R. (Julie Rannells) Cronau; grandchildren, Jeanette H. Winsor, Justin (Rachel) Cronau, Jessica (Jonathan) Reece, James (Victoria) Cronau and Elizabeth (Austin) Langston; 2 great grandchildren, Larai Pascimi Taro and Ourobouros Pneuma Ereuneteza sister, Rosemary Wisecup of Hamilton, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Cronau who passed away February 13, 2005; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ida and Justice Cronau; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John J. and Martha Cronau and brother-in-law, Ralph Wisecup.

Calling hours will be on Monday, April 27, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Washington, Ohio from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Helen's funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Washington, Ohio Pastor Kevin Mohr officiating. Burial will follow at the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in New Washington, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. John's Lutheran Church in New Washington.

04/08/2026

Our first meeting of 2026 will be at St John's Lutheran Church in New Washington on April 16th at 7PM. Public is welcome.

Learn more at https://crawfordcountyohiogenealogy.org/events/

03/31/2026

Please, come and join us and invite friends, neighbors, and family members for this journey of discovery, reflection, and connection around the central mystery of our faith: the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ—the One who showed us the WAY OF GOD’S REDEEMING LOVE!
The following services will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 203 E Mansfield St, New Washington and Nazareth Lutheran Church, 6411 State Route 4, Bloomville (located south of Chatfield).
Maundy Thursday with Holy Communion, April 2, 7:00 p.m. at Nazareth—Service & the Way of Love
Good Friday, April 3, 7:00 p.m. at Nazareth—The Scandal of the Cross & the Way of Love
Easter Sunday with Holy Communion, April 5, 9:00 a.m. at St. John’s, 10:45 a.m. at Nazareth
—The Surprise of the Way of Love
For more information contact …. 419-492-2182

02/13/2026

Our sympathy to the family of Stephen L. Pace.

Stephen L. “Poppa” Pace, age 75, from New Washington, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Edgewood Manor in Port Clinton, Ohio. He was born on May 19, 1950, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Everett and Frieda M. (Herbst) Pace.

Poppa was a 1968 Graduate of Plymouth High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army in Germany and Austria during the Vietnam conflict. He was a great dart player, loved racing and cars, camping, drinking beer with his buddies, and telling stories and jokes. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his sons, Stephen A. (Caroline) Pace of Burns, Tennessee and Matthew (Amanda) Pace of New Washington, Ohio; grandchildren, Savannah, Brystol, Riley and Finley; sister, Joyce (Terry) James of Chino Valley, Arizona; nephews and nieces; and special friends, Doug and Deb Francis and Karl Bame.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Judy M. (Ferguson) Pace who passed away on October 23, 1992 and whom he married in October of 1974.

There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Burial will be at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in New Washington, Ohio.

01/25/2026

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