Shirley Baisden

Shirley Baisden

Jun 24, 2025

Shirley Warner (Norris) Baisden, 88, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio.

Born October 8, 1936 in Spencer, Ohio to Arthur and Pearl (Fortune) Warner.

She had worked for Latex Industries and was a very hard worker raising all of her 6 children on her own. She...

Kenneth Leslie Finegan

Kenneth Leslie Finegan

Jun 22, 2025

Kenneth Leslie Finegan, 76, of Coshocton, died June 22, 2025 at Aultman Hospital, in Canton, Ohio.

He was born April 7, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to Charles and Ardnell {Anderson} Finegan.

Kenneth Graduated from Copley high school before proudly serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He married Evon Rhines on December 19.

Kenneth was a welder by trade.

He will be deeply missed by his...

Donald A. Newell

Donald A. Newell

Jun 22, 2025

Donald A. Newell passed away peacefully on the afternoon of June 22nd,2025 after facing metastatic bladder cancer with strength and grace.

Don is lovingly remembered by his wife, Pat Newell; his sons, Sean (Cori) Newell, Justin (Wendy) Newell; daughters-in-law, Cori and Wendy; his cherished grandchildren Kaelah Zimmerman, Cassidy Newell, Keaton Newell, Delaney Newell and great-grandson Walker Zimmerman. He is also survived...

Carolyn Louise Polk

Carolyn Louise Polk

Jun 21, 2025

Carolyn Louise Polk, 84, formerly of Whipple, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Carolyn was born February 28, 1941 in Newcomerstown to John F. and Audrey J.{Eckelberry} Duff.

She was a 1959 graduate of Newcomerstown High School.

She married Thomas I. Polk on May 16, 1959 in a romantic prom night elopement.

Carolyn spent her lifetime nurturing, supporting and guiding...

Lois Sue Ramsey

Lois Sue Ramsey

Jun 18, 2025

Lois Sue Ramsey, 79, of Shreve, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic with her family, in Canton, OH.

Lois was born January 23, 1946 in Wadsworth, OH to James and Susie {Hall} Fletcher. Lois graduated from Wadsworth High School. She later married Albert Ramsey and was a wonderful homemaker her whole life. She loved to work in...

Jessie David Lyons

Jessie David Lyons

Jun 18, 2025

Jessie David Lyons, 28, of Fredericksburg, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 18 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Jessie was born August 14th, 1996 in Wooster, Ohio to Jeremy and Joy {Haven} Lyons. He graduated from Liberty Prep School in Smithville.

Jessie enjoyed working on cars, watching the Pittsburg Steelers, playing video games, and his animals.

Jessie will be deeply missed by his sons Blazeden and...

Scott D. Sours

Scott D. Sours

Jun 16, 2025

Scott D. Sours, 50 of Wooster passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at his residence. Scott was born December 18, 1974 in Wooster to Rex and Lois {Adams} Sours.

He graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1994. He married Vicky {Martin} Schoonover on August 7, 1997. She passed away August 4, 2024.

Scott worked at ArtiFlex Manufacturing and enjoyed sports, especially baseball,...

Rev. Frederick G. Bleck

Rev. Frederick G. Bleck

Jun 14, 2025

Rev. Fred Bleck of Shreve was welcomed into Heaven hearing the words “well done, good and faithful servant…enter into the joy of your Master,” on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, after a recent illness and hospice placement in Millersburg, OH.

Rev. Bleck was born September 28, 1932, in Hammond, Indiana, to Marian and Frederick H. Bleck. He played baseball and went to...

James Eugene Hetrick

James Eugene Hetrick

Jun 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce that James Eugene Hetrick, road his final ride home on the golden highway. He was a loyal servant to God, a devoted father, proud veteran, a true original, who left this world on June 12, 2025 at the age of 62.

Born on June 5, 1963, James lived life full throttle. A man of grit, humor,...

Elnora "Ellie" Jean Persinger

Elnora "Ellie" Jean Persinger

Jun 11, 2025

Elnora “Ellie” Jean Persinger, age 84, of Wooster, Ohio, passed away on June 11, 2025, in Livingston, Tennessee. Ellie was born on September 22, 1940, in Bellaire, Ohio, to Alfred and Nellie (Townsend) Horvath. She was a 1958 graduate of Powhatan High School. On October 17, 1959, she married the love of her life, Gary Ronald Persinger. Ellie spent many...

Carol Anne Hofstetter

Carol Anne Hofstetter

Jun 9, 2025

Carol Anne Hofstetter, 77 of Sterling, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. She was born April 6, 1948, in Wooster to Forest and Norma Jean {Porter} Evans.

Carol married Howard Hofstetter on September 10, 1966, he passed away in 2023. She worked for several local dry-cleaning companies.

Carol enjoyed going to the lake and enjoying the...

Harvey Buzzard Sr.

Harvey Buzzard Sr.

Jun 8, 2025

Harvey E Buzzard, 90, of Ashland, died June 8, 2025, at Brethren Care Village.

Harvey was born February 9, 1935, in Ashland, Ohio to Harvey A. and Virginia E {Ricer} Buzzard.

He graduated from Ashland High School and joined the United States Army.

Harvey was employed by F.E. Myers, where he retired after more than 40 years of service.

In his spare time, he...

James E. Beichler

James E. Beichler

Jun 8, 2025

James E. Beichler, age 93, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at LifeCare Hospice of Wooster. 

Jim was born September 9th, 1931 in Marion, Ohio to Clarence and Leona (Carter) Beichler. He was a 1949 graduate of Smithville High School. He married Patricia Bell in 1952 and they spent the next 72 years together, until her passing in 2024. 

Jim was a...

Patricia Ann Pfeiler

Patricia Ann Pfeiler

Jun 7, 2025

Patricia Ann Pfeiler, 84, of Medina, died June 7, 2025 at the Avenue of Medina.

Patricia was born September 13, 1940 in Pennslyvania to Frank and Sophie Kovach.

She married Fred H. Pfeiler. He went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2010.

She was employed at Chic-fil-A for 10 years. Patricia was a member of the Medina Chapel in Medina, Ohio....

Cheryl Parsell

Cheryl Parsell

Jun 7, 2025

Cheryl (Cherie) Wilson Parsell, 80, of Wooster, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at West View Healthy Living in Wooster.

Cherie was born January 7, 1945, in Wooster to Wilber and Adeline {Manges} Wilson.

She graduated from Wooster High School in 1963 and was a lifelong Wooster resident. She married Evoir “Bud” Parsell, he passed away in 2021. She then married Carl...

Donald "Eddie" Mathias

Donald "Eddie" Mathias

Jun 7, 2025

Donald "Eddie" Mathias Vienna, Ohio formerly of Wardensville, WV passed away on June 7, 2025 at his home at the age of 88 surrounded by his loving family. Born May 12, 1937 in Mathias, WV. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lenora Miller Mathias who he married on November 26, 1957. 

He was a veteran of the Army 4th...

Willie Anthonie Bezuidenhout

Willie Anthonie Bezuidenhout

Jun 6, 2025

Willie Anthonie Bezuidenhout, 53, of Wadsworth, died June 6, 2025 at his residence, in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Willie was born April 15, 1972 in Witbank, South Africa to Johannes Hendrik Petrus and Anna Magrietha Maria {Roos} Bezuidenhout.

Willie graduated From John Vorster High School in Pretoria, South Africa. Willie was a Police Officer in South Africa for a few years before beginning work...

Paul Borchart

Paul Borchart

Jun 6, 2025

Paul Borchart, 65, of Ashland, passed away Friday, June 6, at UH Samaritan Hospital in Ashland.

Paul was born May 9, 1960, in Berea to David and Joan {Schneider} Borchart.

He worked for U-Brand and the former Automatic Welding. He enjoyed the Cleveland Browns and his many cats.

Paul will be deeply missed by his mother of Berea; brothers David and Tom Borchart;...

Patsy Lou Stalnaker Wamsley

Patsy Lou Stalnaker Wamsley

Jun 4, 2025

Patsy Roe Stalnaker Wamsley, 87, of Vincent, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 4, 2025 surrounded by family.

Patsy was born April 29, 1938 in Marietta, Ohio to George and Jennie Hill Roe.

She graduated from Newport High School with the class of 1956 and went on to graduate from Columbus Business University.

Patsy was employed by Dravo, Marietta...

Glen Edward Henthorn

Glen Edward Henthorn

Jun 2, 2025

Glen Edward Henthorn, 74, of Rittman, died June 2, 2025, in Gatlinburg, TN.

Glen was born April 29, 1951 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Clarence and Annalee {Banfield} Henthorn.

He married Julie Culler on February 17, 1973.

Glen worked for PCA in Rittman for 25 years, before then working for A. Schulman for 10 years. He attended Radiant Life Church in Wadsworth. Glen enjoyed...