Obituaries
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...
Jeremy Earl Heiss
May 23, 2025
Jeremy Earl Heiss, 18, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 23rd, 2025 just hours after graduation.
He was born on January 6th, 2007, in Marietta, Ohio. He was fostered from birth and formally adopted by Tim and Erica Heiss on December 24th, 2008.
Jeremy attended Warren High School and later attended the Washington County Career Center where he received his career-technical...
Robert George Yancer
May 22, 2025
Robert George Yancer, 78, of Ashland, died May 22, 2025 at his residence, in Ashland, Ohio.
Robert was born January 13, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to Georgeand Gwendolyn {Rafferty} Yancer.
He graduated from Westlake High School, before proudly serving in the U.S. Air Force.
He married Norma Jean Leisure on February 14, 2004.
Robert worked at Gran Cal for 18 years, before retiring as...
Shirley Louise Abbott
May 20, 2025
Shirley Abbott, 88, of Marietta, died May 20, 2025.
Shirley was born September 2, 1936 in Montgomery, West Virgina to Shirley Dare Kelly and Etta Louise Adams. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and missed her husband dearly who passed away in 2023.
She graduated from Marietta High School in 1954 and after high school she worked at...
Robert Raymond Trhlik
May 19, 2025
Robert Raymond Trhlik, 51, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly May 19, 2025.
Robert was born June 24, 1973 and raised in North Ridgeville, Ohio to Robert and Janet {Wojahn} Trhlik.
Robert served in the United States Army.
He worked for Windstream for nearly 30 years. Robert was attending Redemption Church in Stow. His children meant everything to him, and he loved fitness...
Danny Keith Lee
May 17, 2025
Danny Keith Lee, 72, of Marietta, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Danny was born July 9, 1951 in Marietta to Joseph Paul Lee, Sr. and Florence Mugrage Lee.
He lived in Marietta all his life, attending local schools. He was an electrician and worked for IBEM for many years until he retired approximately...
Patrick Wyrick
May 16, 2025
Patrick E. Wyrick was born July 6, 1969 in Lancaster, Ohio to Bruce and Zandra Wyrick. He passed away on May 16, 2025 after a battle with Cancer.
Patrick served Honorably in the US Air Force from 1987-1991 and in the Nebraska Army National Guard from 2010-2016. He loved his country and his family. As an avid hunter and fisherman he...
Tina Braun
May 16, 2025
Tina Marie Braun, of Nova, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland after a courageous and vigilant fight.
Tina was born in Buffalo, NY to Norman and Virginia {Jewtraw} Braun.
She worked at DW Enterprises for Bendon Publishing warehouse in Ashland and then for Carlisle Brake and Friction in Medina.
Tina loved her horses, cats, dogs and all...
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