Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Earl Richard Pugh, 85, of Belpre, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at his home.

Earl was born August 24, 1938 in Williamstown, West Virginia to Taylor and Sophie Pugh.

Earl worked at American Bisque, Nolans Construction and Jacob Construction until he retired. He enjoyed camping and fishing.

Earl will be deeply missed by his daughters Donna Pugh Miller...

Oct 9, 2023

 

Charles D. “Chuck” Powell, 80, died Monday, October 9th at his home in Wadsworth.

Chuck was born January 11, 1943, in Barberton, Ohio to Roy and Donna {Messner} Powell.

He graduated from Norton High School.

He married Karen Jennings on August 26, 1960. 

Chuck was the Owner and CEO of Precision Aluminum Inc. in Wadsworth for more than 15...

Oct 9, 2023

Donald “Don” Lee Mock, 77, of Ashland, died Monday October 9, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital, in Ashland.

Don was born April 24, 1946 in Delta, Colorado to Ethel Maxine {Kendell} Mock.

He proudly served in the United States Navy.

He married Shirley Mae Cline in 1991. She died on March 22, 2019. 

Don was a truck driver his entire...

Oct 6, 2023

Chad Eric Bailey, 43, of Marietta, went Home to Jesus, Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home.Chad was born December 15, 1979 in Marietta to Donald Jr. and Geraldine Bailey.He was an avid collector of Marvel Comics and characters, baseball cards,  and loved anything vinyl. His apartment is a true tribute to him. Listening to his Chirstian music brought him...

Oct 5, 2023

 

Philip E. Elswick, 54, of Mt Vernon, passed away Thursday, October 5.

He was born May 7, 1969 in Ironton, Ohio to Benard Martin and Carolyn Elswick.

He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Union Local 735 for 24 years. He was carpenter of the year in 2007.  Philip had a profound love for the outdoors...

Oct 4, 2023

Lynette Rae Forster, 81, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at home in Mount Vernon.  Lynette was born May 3rd, 1942, in Cleveland, OH to Richard Edward and Evelyn Ruth {Kujat} Bassett. 

She graduated from Black River High School in Sullivan, OH.  She later married Frederick Joseph Forster Jr.  on April 30th, 1966.  

Devoted to...

Oct 4, 2023

Arline Marie Gordon, 97, of Wooster, died Wednesday October 4, 2023 at Smithville Western Care Center, in Wooster.

Arline was born April 14, 1926 in Dalton, Ohio to Irvin and Alta {Moser} Redinger.

She worked for Timken, Rubbermaid, Wooster City Schools for 25 years, and McDonalds where she retired after 22 years in 1998. Arline attended First Presbyterian Church, there...

Oct 3, 2023

Andre Ezra Harrison, 19, a senior at Ashland High School passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2023 at a friend's house in Ashland. 

Andre was born September 14, 2004 in Norwalk, Ohio. He endured a difficult first seven years of life before a special aunt helped rescue him. He lived in a loving foster home for first and second grade,...

Oct 3, 2023

Robert A. Wint, 66, of Wooster, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at his residence.

Bob was born September 26, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio to Alfred and Beverly Wint.

Bob retired after many years from Gerstenslager and Stahl. Bob enjoyed softball, bowling and was a diehard Ohio State Buckeyes and Browns fan. He was a devoted grandfather to all of his...

Oct 1, 2023

David Eugene Padgitt, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023 at the age of 74. He was born December 22, 1948 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Betty and Eugene Padgitt. David's passing marked a bittersweet reunion as he was welcomed into the embrace of his parents in heaven.

Throughout his 74...

Oct 1, 2023

 

Mary “Susie” Elizabeth Varney, 72, of Wadsworth, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Alter Care of Wadsworth.

Mary was born April 11, 1951, in Milton, WV to James Robert and Winifred Dorothy {Chapman} Weaver. She graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1969.

Mary worked for Akron General Medical Center for 16 years then for Summa Health System in Akron...

Sep 30, 2023

Sep 29, 2023

Mary Gregory DeVincent, 87 of Mount Vernon, OH passed away Friday, September 29th, 2023 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus after struggling for the past year with many health issues.  

Mary was born July 20th, 1936 in Buffalo, NY, to Thomas and  Mary {Brainerd} McMahon.  She married Pat DeVincent on December 15th, 1956, in Youngstown, OH and together they shared...

Sep 28, 2023

Damion Devin Torrence, 20, of Wooster, died Thursday September 28, 2023 in Wooster.

Damion was born July 31, 2003 in Wooster to Richard Torrence and Crystal Arms.

Damion graduated from Triway High School in 2020.

He worked at Compak. Damion enjoyed skateboarding, collecting Hot Wheels, and hanging out with his friends. He also loved to Go Kart.

Damion will...

Sep 28, 2023

Robert C. Mack, 64, of Ashland, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Country Meadows Nursing Home.

Robert was born March 28, 1959 in Uniontown PA to John Howard and Kathleen M. {Solomon} Mack.

He proudly served in the United States Army.

He worked as a welder and mechanic for many years. He was a member of the Dickey Church of...

Sep 28, 2023

Thomas Williams, 78, of Ashland, died Thursday, September, 28 at Belmont Tower. 

Born February 23, 1945 in Ashland, Ohio he was the son of Ross and Mildred (Steward)Williams. Tom was a 1963 graduate of Black River High School, 1967 graduate of Ashland College, and earned a Master’s Degree from Xavier University.  Tom began his teaching and coaching career at New...

Sep 24, 2023

  Bonita “Bonnie” Lee Britton, 79, of Rittman, died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at her residence.

Bonnie was born April 28, 1944 in Connellsville, PA to James and Joan {Cane} Pritts.

She married Melvin Britton on November 18, 1980. He died April 14, 2016. 

Bonnie worked for Rittman city schools. She attended Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. Bonnie really enjoyed gardening,...

Sep 23, 2023

 

John Allen Shire ended his season in our path on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his home in Ashland, Ohio. Born on January 13, 1942 to Lewis Leroy and Delia Edith {Harvey} Shire. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Caroline Denslow Shire and his baby son, Leroy Allen Shire, a brother Ike Shire and a step-brother...

Sep 22, 2023

Donna Clarice Heath, 84, of Belpre, OH, passed away September 22, 2023, at Arcadia Nursing Home in Coolville, OH.She was born in Wood County, WV, July 24, 1939, the youngest of eight children of the late Harry Arthur and Lenora Augusta Longwell Morris.Donna was employed as a Shipper by Eramet Marietta, Inc. in Marietta, OH, retiring in 2003. She enjoyed...

Sep 21, 2023

Linda M. Will, 79, of Orrville, died September 21, 2023 at Aultman Hospital, in Canton.

Linda was born November 7, 1944 in Lewiston, NY to Edward and Mildred {Shaw} Skimin.

She loved to draw and paint. Linda entered the Peach Festival pageant in Lewiston and graduated from Lewiston Porter highschool in 1962, she played the violin in middle school. Linda...