Obituaries
George Sprowls
May 27, 2023
George G. Sprowls, 97, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Saturday, May 27, 2023.
George was born to the late Lloyd Sumney Sprowls and Della Grounds Sprowls, May 5, 1926, in Houston, PA. He graduated from Chartiers High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Pacific and China during WWII. George obtained...
Ken L. Davis
May 27, 2023
Ken Davis, 75, of Medina, OH, went to be with his Lord and Savior, May 27, 2023, at his home in Medina. He died after an almost eight-year journey with stage 4 prostate cancer.
Ken was born January 16, 1948, in Indianapolis, IN to Leland and Gertrude (Dickinson) Davis. He attended high school in Georgetown, British Guiana, now Guyana,...
Nancy A. Rainforth
May 25, 2023
Nancy Ann Rainforth, 78, of Howard, OH, originally from Stevensville, MT, passed away May 25, 2023 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon OH.
Nancy was born April 8th, 1945 in Sidney, NE to Ralph and Ella Matilda {Nelson} Gerke.
She married Clarence Rainforth on July 2, 1963.
She was a homemaker, and farmer her whole life. One day she...
Joyce Arlene Groover
May 25, 2023
Joyce Arlene Groover, 82, of Wooster, died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at LifeCare Hospice.
Joyce was born November 20, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio to Louis and Thelma Skelly.
She graduated from Beach City high school with the class of 1958.
She married Albert Leroy Groover on April 9, 1960.
Joyce worked for Taco Bell for 13 years. She was...
Tim S. Gudin
May 24, 2023
Timothy S. Gudin, 66, of Solon, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at David Simpson Hospice House, in Cleveland.
Tim was born January 19, 1957 in Garfield Heights, Ohio to Frank and Martha {Bagdasarian} Gudin.
He proudly served with the United States Navy.
He married Laurie Dreher. They separated but remained friends.
Tim worked as a truck driver for many...
Mary Ellen Stewart
May 24, 2023
Mary Ellen Stewart, 89, of Doylestown, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at her residence.
Mary Ellen was born November 20, 1934 in Brickeys, Arkansas to Joseph Henry and Luretta {Cook} Rhoads.
She graduated from High School.
She married Richard Stewart on July 11, 1981.
Mary Ellen worked for Nabisco Brands for many years. She was a member of...
Cody Michael Norris
May 22, 2023
Cody Michael Norris, 27, of Warren, tragically passed away May 22, 2023.
Cody was born January 3, 1996 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Wooster High School in 2014.
He traveled all throughout the United States working in the Oil Industry. Cody loved Cowboy stuff, riding his motorcycle, and spending as much time with his son Travis as he possibly...
Denise Lorraine Hurst
May 20, 2023
Denise L. Hurst, 68, of Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday May 20th, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital, in Newark OH.Denise was born December 30, 1954, in Washington Indiana to Robert and Joyce {Bruno} Hurst. She retired from Kroger’s as a baker. She was a compassionate caregiver for her own parents. She enjoyed traveling with Friends and family to Hilton Head Island...
Ellis Jay Zimmerly
May 19, 2023
Ellis J. Zimmerly, 82, of Wooster, died Friday, May 19, 2023 at West View Healthy Living, in Wooster.
Ellis was born February 11, 1941 in Wooster, Ohio to John and Helen {Weuthrick} Zimmerly.
He graduated from Dalton High School. Ellis was proud to serve his country in the US Army doing 2 active tours in the Vietnam Conflict.
He worked...
Julie Henthorn
May 19, 2023
Julie Rae Henthorn, 71, of Rittman, passed away peacefully Friday, May 19, 2023, at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Friends may call Wednesday from 10 to 11am at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville. The service will follow at 11am at the funeral home with Pastor Lance Porubsky. Burial will be at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens. Online...
Margaret "Peggy" Gail Richards
May 18, 2023
Margaret "Peggy" Gail Richards, 57, of Belpre, Ohio won her battle against Cancer on May 18, 2023.
When Cancer believes it has won the most amazing thing happens, Cancer loses its strength and God’s Grace appears. Grace and love win, not Cancer. Peggy is now healed and in the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ.
She was born on...
Kathryn Cooperrider
May 17, 2023
Kathryn E. Cooperrider passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, one day before of her 88th birthday at the Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn.
She was born May 18, 1935 in Harts, WV to Archie and Goldie {Carter} Ramey. Kathryn worked in with the janitorial staff at Brunswick High School for many years, retiring in 1988. She enjoyed gardening,...
John Calvin Sunderland
May 17, 2023
John Calvin Sunderland, 76, of Rittman, died May 17, 2023 at Smithville Western Care Center, in Wooster.
John was born March 9, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to James and Ernestine {Holley} Sunderland.
John was a car mechanic for Cascade Imports in Cuyahoga Falls in his earlier years and then he was a photographer until he retired. John loved the freedom...
V. Ray Buckingham
May 16, 2023
V. Ray Buckingham, 90, of Ashland, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Lutheran Village, in Ashland.
Ray was born May 7, 1933, in Pritchard, West Virginia to Lawrence and Mabel {Fortner} Buckingham.
He married Janice M. Maxwell on February 26, 1955. She died on June 25, 2011.
Ray worked for Ohio Match and Owens Corning. He was a member...
Darla A. Wright
May 15, 2023
Our beloved mother Darla Ann Wright, 60, of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2023 at her residence. Darla was born May 1, 1963 in Georgia to William and Rose {Black} Ewing. She worked for several years as a crisis worker, assisting those who were suffering from mental or behavioral health concerns. Darla had a genuine desire to help...
Evelyn Matulevicus
May 13, 2023
Evelyn Matulevicus, 91, of Wadsworth, went to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, Frank, on May 13, 2023. Born April 12, 1932, to Wilson and Letha (Carr) West, in Medina, Ohio, Evelyn dedicated her life to caring for others through her spiritual dedication and professional career as a nurse.
Evelyn, a life-long resident of Medina County, married...
Sally Jane Daugherty
May 12, 2023
Sally Jane Daugherty, 80, of Shreve, died Friday, May 12, 2023 at Wooster Community Hospital.
Sally was born August 9, 1942 in Wooster, Ohio to John and Carrie {Vitallo} Di Orio.
She married Richard Daugherty on June 25, 1966.
Sally owned Sally’s Hair Parlor in Shreve for 30 years. She loved her family and creating adventures especially with her great-grandbabies....
Kathleen L. Brookover
May 12, 2023
Kathleen L. Brookover, 83, of Marietta, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Kathleen was born September 29, 1939 in Williamstown, WV to William and Verna Oliver.
She married Lonzo Brookover in August of 1962.
She was a member of Open Door Baptist, where she was a member of the church choir. She loved singing,...
Delores "Dee" June Gammell
May 12, 2023
Delores June Gammell, of Wadsworth, died May 12, 2023.
She was born on May 13, 1930, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to Alvin and Jessie (Lyons) Spice. She married her sweetheart, Herb, on August 23, 1947, in Rittman, OH.
Herb and Dee were married for 74 years.
Dee attended Wadsworth High School and spent her early years working at Ohio Match. Most...
Alfred "Al" Williams
May 12, 2023
Alfred “Al” Williams, 98, of Wooster, died Friday, May 12, 2023 at LifeCare Hospice.
Al was born July 31, 1924 in Huntington, West Virginia, to Henry Alfred and Hazel Mae {Connock} Williams.
He proudly served with the United States Army.
He married Rose Ballinger on August 2, 1993.
Al worked as a plumber for his own Business, Williams...
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