Obituaries
Briaunna Christine Sandy
Jan 30, 2025
Briaunna Christine Sandy, 29, of Orrville, died January 30, 2025 at her residence.
Briaunna was born August 21, 1995 in Orrville, Ohio to Lawrence “Larry” Harrison Sandy and Sonya Hall.
She graduated from Orrville High School in 2012.
Briaunna loved her 3 pugs Mooshu, Gizzy and Pancake. She loved collecting Squishmallows and spending time with her family.
Briaunna will be deeply missed by her...
Anthony Michael Mugrage Sr.
Jan 27, 2025
Anthony Michael Mugrage Sr., 67, of Marietta, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Mike was born January 31, 1957 in Marietta.
He attended Frontier Schools. Mike was a veteran of the United States Army.
He married Margaret McEldowney in June of 1982.
Mike worked at the Marietta Country Club for many years before retiring in 2018. He attended Porterfield Baptist...
Katherine Sue Richards
Jan 27, 2025
Katherine Sue Richards, 76, of Howard, OH, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2025 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon, OH.
Sue was born March 30th, 1948 in Richlands, VA. to Edward and Helen {Osborne} Sisk. Sue graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1966 at the height of Beatles’ popularity. She loved to dance when she was younger. She met...
Mark Alan Casto
Jan 27, 2025
Mark Alan Casto, passed away, Monday, January 27, 2025 after fighting heart disease for 25 years.Mark is survived by wife, Lesa Keith Casto, his children Jennifer (Dale) Klemenz and Jason (Heather) Casto. His bonus children include Ashley Varner and Adam (Stacy) Varner, whom he loved as his own. Grandchildren are Jaslynn and Elle Casto, Jack Varner, Elizabeth (Ben) Pintar, and...
Barbara Ann Mathias
Jan 26, 2025
Barbara Ann Mathias, 61, of Daphne, AL, died January 26, 2025, peacefully at home, in Daphne.
Barbara was born December 23, 1963, in Elmhurst, IL to Raymond and Caryl {Gallagani} Wagner.
Barbara graduated from Roosevelt University – Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
She proudly served in the United States Army Reserves for 15 years and the United States Air...
Thomas Lee Price
Jan 26, 2025
Thomas Lee Price, 82, of Howard, OH, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon. Tom was born June 26th, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN to William Lee and Marion Christine {White} Price.
Tom served in the Marine Corp from 1959 to 1961 and was very proud of his service. He married Marilyn Sue Sharp on May...
Carol Irene Lhotsky
Jan 26, 2025
Carol Irene Lhotsky, 93, of Wooster, passed away January 26, 2025 at Glendora Health Care Center in Wooster.
Carol was born on December 9, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to Benedict and Louise {Grimshaw} Perzeski.
She was first married to George Lhotsky, who passed away in 1993. Later, she married Leonard Barcikowski, who passed away in 2012.
Carol worked at Rubbermaid for 21 years....
Paula J Creighton
Jan 25, 2025
Paula J. Creighton, 71, of Walhonding, OH, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 with her loving family at her home in Walhonding.
Paula was born April 16, 1953, in Duluth, MN to James Edward and Verna Ella {Nieman} Fox.
Paula graduated from Columbus South High School in 1972. She later married Donald E. Creighton. She worked for the State of Ohio Auditor’s...
Edward Frank Karoglan
Jan 23, 2025
Edward Frank Karoglan, 71, of Polk, died January 23 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Edward was born April 1, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward and Eva {Mella} Karoglan.
He graduated college with an Associate’s Degree in HVAC. He proudly served our country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Edward then married Judy {Horvatin} on...
Allen Bruce Mavity
Jan 22, 2025
Allen Bruce Mavity, 83, of Wadsworth, died January 22, 2025 at his residence.
Allen was born September 29, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN to Harry and Edythe {Umholtz} Mavity.
He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1965.
He married Amy Moon on November 23, 1962.
He worked at PPG Industries for 34 years, where he received numerous awards...
Evelyn Carol Ball
Jan 22, 2025
Evelyn C. Ball, 85, of Marietta, passed away peacefully in her home on January 22, 2025.
James and Frances Kirkbride welcomed Evelyn on October 9, 1939 in Noble County.
She married Robert “Bob” Ball Sr. on January 10, 1959. Together, they enjoyed countless hours camping and fishing. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Evelyn devoted her life to her family. Her title...
Pearl Salone Meade
Jan 21, 2025
Pearl Salone Meade, 85, of Norton, died Tuesday January 21 peacefully after a short illness with her sons by her side.
Pearl was born June 5, 1939 in Barberton, Ohio to Gabriel and Pearl {Kleckner} Geig.
She married Walter Meade on August 23, 1989.
Pearl was a dairy farmer for many years. She was a member of the Reimer Road Baptist Church in...
Vicky D Spencer
Jan 18, 2025
Vicky D. Spencer, 63, of Wooster passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Wooster Community Hospital.
Vicky was born June 3, 1961, in Barberton to Don and Phyllis {Roy} Spencer.
She had been a secretary for many years, most recently for Davis Printing in Akron. Vicky enjoyed music, singing, and her cats and dogs.
Vicky will be deeply missed by her brother...
Wilbur L Bowers
Jan 17, 2025
Wilbur Leslie Bowers, 93, of Wooster, died January 17, 2025 at Danbury Senior Living, in Wooster.
Wilbur was born December 9, 1931 in Kidron, OH to Frank and Ethel {Conrad} Bowers.
He married Alverda Steiner on December 29, 1955.
Wilbur was a passionate lifetime Farmer. He was a member of Northview Alliance Church where he held offices of Trustee, Elder and Sunday School...
Rosemary Brooks
Jan 17, 2025
Rosemary Brooks, 75, of Marietta, passed away January 16, 2025 at her home.
Rosemary was born October 27, 1949 in Marietta.
She graduated in 1967 from Marietta High School.
She married Dudley Brooks on August 14, 1967.
Rosemary worked in the kitchen at Marietta Memorial Hospital for 43 years before she retired in 2011. She is a member of Tunnel United Methodist Church. Rosemary...
Francene Elaine Banfield
Jan 15, 2025
Francene Elaine Banfield, 76, of Rittman, died Wednesday January 15, 2025 at Wooster Community Hospital.
Francene was born May 9, 1948 in Wadsworth, OH to Forest W. and Dora J. {Wiles} Days.
She married Roger Banfield on August 3, 1968.
Francene enjoyed antique collecting and shopping.
Francene will be deeply missed by her husband Roger; niece Julie Jackson; brother Robert Daugherty of Wadsworth; sister...
Deanna Lynn West
Jan 15, 2025
Deanna Lynn West, 65, of Howard, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with her loving family at her home in Howard. Deanna was born November 6, 1959, in Portsmouth, OH to Robert and Charlotte M.{Bradley} Bowling. She married Michael E. West on February 19th, 1983 who passed away just three days after their 40th Anniversary.
She was a homemaker and...
Denise Dawn Oldaker
Jan 13, 2025
Denise Dawn Oldaker, 61, of West Salem, died January 13, 2025 at Crossroads Hospice, in Rittman, Ohio.
Denise was born June 3, 1963 in Orrville, OH to Dennis and Florence {Bechtel} Oldaker.
She went to Northwestern High School
Denise was a caretaker for handicapped children at the Gruter Foundation. She was a member of the Congress Community Church in West Salem Denise enjoyed...
Jerry Lee DeBoard
Jan 13, 2025
Jerry Lee DeBoard, 81, of Marengo, OH, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home, in Marengo.
Jerry was born December 4th, 1943, in Mount Vernon, OH to Marvin and Mary {Calvert} DeBoard. He graduated from Butler High School in 1962 and soon went into the Army, stationed in Korea. He married Leona Bunker on...
Deborah Haught Travis
Jan 11, 2025
Deborah Haught Travis, 68, of Lower Salem, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Debbie was born January 14, 1956 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Gerald and Wilma Ward.
She graduated from Marietta High School class of 1974
She married Neal Travis on October 5, 2024.
Debbie retired from MIE to take care of her mother. Debbie loved the Pittsburgh...
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