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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James Lee Punches
Jun 2, 2025
James Lee Punches, 75, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at Mount Vernon Health and Rehabilitation, in Mount Vernon. James was born August 10th, 1949 in Centerburg, OH to Ed and Edna {Barber} Punches.
James loved to assemble model car kits and color coloring books. He loved to spend time with friends talking and joking about everything....
Michael Schmitz
Jun 1, 2025
Michael “Coach” Schmitz, 72, former head football coach at The College of Wooster and beloved member of the Wooster community, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of mentorship, leadership, and deep community ties.
Mike was born November 11, 1952, in Wauseon to Harold and Metha {Burroughs} Schmitz.
Mike earned his bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University...
Joan Lee Alkyer
May 30, 2025
Joan Lee Alkyer (nee Frame) passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Stow, Ohio, on May 30. She was 88.
Born in Barberton, Alkyer grew up in southern Ohio before returning to Barberton to complete high school. A beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Alkyer enjoyed her career in the grocery industry working for Buehler’s in Wadsworth, Kroger’s in...
June Dingus
May 29, 2025
June Lark Dingus, 78, of Ashland, died Thursday May 29, 2025 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.
June was born October 28, 1946 in Middletown, Ohio to Delmar Litton and Virginia Louise {Harper} Litton.
She married Lawrence (Larry) Dingus on February 8, 1969.
June last worked for Archway in Ashland. She was a member of the New Life Community Church in...
Robert Raymond Brown
May 29, 2025
Robert Raymond Brown, 59, of Wooster, died May 29, 2025 at Wooster Community Hospital, in Wooster, Ohio.
Robert was born November 9, 1965 in Fort Atkinson, WI to Raymond Robert and Suzan {Mayer} Brown.
He married Laura Kling on April 07, 2008.
Robert was a Pipeliner since 2007, he really enjoyed his job. He loved his time off with his wife, spending time...
Marilyn June Selman
May 28, 2025
Marilyn June Selman, 92, passed away May 28, 2025, at her home, in Bailey Lakes.
She was born June 1, 1932, in Lorain, Ohio to William and Matilda {Meyers} Bauer. She married Elza “Dan” Selman on April 26, 1980. He survives.
Marilyn was a devoted wife and mother and stayed busy raising her 5 children. She enjoyed gardening, her dogs, and her...
Leonard Lovejoy
May 27, 2025
Leonard Ray Lovejoy, 70, of Nova, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Leonard was born March 3, 1955, in Boone County, WV to Edgar and Georgia {Warner} Lovejoy.
He graduated from Scott High School in 1973. He married Rhoda Kelley on February 8, 1975. They were married 50 years. She survives.
Leonard was a steel worker...
Brenda Kay Eddy
May 25, 2025
Brenda (Hart) Eddy went to be in the arms of her loving husband on May 25, 2025 with her family and loved ones by her side while fighting her battle with cancer to the end.
She was born on August 23, 1962 in Athens, Ohio the daughter of Fred and Mary Hart.
A former employee of W.M.C.A.P. Brenda loved helping her co-workers...
Josie Imogene Stover
May 24, 2025
Josie Imogene Stover, 92, of Ashland, died May 24, 2025 at The Inn at Ashland Woods.
Josie was born December 7, 1932 in Sandlick, WV to Frank and Esther {Dickens} Atha.
She married Benjamin Stover on October 20, 1951. He died on June 22, 2002.
Josie was a homemaker who was an excellent cook, she took great care of her family. She loved...