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Kenneth Dale Holm

Kenneth Dale Holm

Mar 5, 2024

Kenneth Dale Holm, 73, of Wooster, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.  Kenny (as he was known to most) was born March 14, 1950 in Wooster, Ohio to Leland Walter and Mary May {Evans} Holm.  He graduated from Waynedale High School then went on to serve in the US Air Force from 1971 to 1975.  He was...

Julius "Ray" Goodheart

Julius "Ray" Goodheart

Mar 4, 2024

Julius “Ray” Goodheart, 83, of Wadsworth, died March 4, 2024 at Medina Hospital, in Medina.

Ray was born March 15, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to Julius and Jenny {Wolfe} Goodheart.

He married Janice Lee Palmisono in January 1969. 

Ray retired from Goodyear after 40 years. He attended the Church of God and enjoyed trains, clocks and trucks.

Ray will be deeply missed by his...

Mabel Sue Whited

Mabel Sue Whited

Mar 4, 2024

Mabel Sue Whited, 94, of Medina, died Monday, March 4, 2024 at Brookdale of Medina.

Mabel Sue Knopp was born May 28, 1929, in Jackson County, West Virginia to Clyde Otho and Renna Grace (Board) Knopp. She was their youngest daughter. From the time of her birth, she was raised in the methodist church. Her father often carried her on his...

David Martin Wells

David Martin Wells

Mar 3, 2024

David Martin Wells met his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1945 to Arland Raymond Wells and Grace Victoria Allen Spuhler at People's Hospital in Akron, OH.  He spent his first seven years in Doylestown, OH before moving to Florida.  

David grew up in Palmetto, FL where he graduated from Palmetto High...

Faye Leckrone

Faye Leckrone

Mar 1, 2024

Faye Leckrone, 82, of Wooster, died Friday, March 1, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Faye was born January 2, 1942 in Holmesville, Ohio to Forrest and Esther {Crawford} Parsons.

She married William Franklin Leckrone on June 6, 1951. He died September 29, 2004. 

Faye worked for the Daily Record before retiring. She liked to read, go for walks, and listening...

Ray Allen McCain

Ray Allen McCain

Feb 28, 2024

Ray Allen McCain, 72, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge in Mineral Ridge, Ohio.

Ray was born March 31, 1951 in Marietta, Ohio to Robert and Gwyneth {Morgenstern} McCain.

Ray served in the United States Army.

He married Carol McCain on November 24, 1990.  

During high school, Ray was a member of the Big Red...

Arlene Faye Wittekind

Arlene Faye Wittekind

Feb 27, 2024

Arlene Wittekind, 91, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Harmar Place.

She was born August 15, 1932 to Clarence and Alta {Morrison} Kilzer.

She married Donald Wittekind on March 19, 1948.  

Arlene and Donald were members of the Veto Church of Christ.

Arlene will be deeply missed by her children Bruce (Patricia) Wittekind of Waterford, OH and Eraina Casto of...

John Bell

John Bell

Feb 26, 2024

John Bell, 81, of Polk, died Monday February 26 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.

John was born September 4, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to Nick and Elizabeth {Loeffler} Bell.

John served in the Army from 1964 to 1970.

He married Janis Hanna on June 28, 1968.  

John worked for the A.L. Garber company for 21 years, and then worked for Poly-Plate Inc where he...

Glenda Lea Ripley

Glenda Lea Ripley

Feb 26, 2024

Glenda Lea Ripley, 82, of Wadsworth, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center, in Fairlawn.

Glenda was born September 26, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to Denver and Novis {McDonald} Hartman.

Glenda graduated from Norton High School in 1959.

She married Carson E. Ripley on December 4, 1960. He died September 12, 2017. 

In her early years, she worked...

Minnie Ruth Coles

Minnie Ruth Coles

Feb 26, 2024

Minnie Ruth Coles, 79, of Wooster (previously of Akron), died Monday, February 26, 2024 at Wooster Community Hospital surrounded by her family.

Minnie was born March 30, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to Albert and Freda {King} Coles.

She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 

Minnie will be deeply missed by her children Wayne (Kelli Stark) Coles, Jon (Christine) Coles, Lorrie...

Irma Jean Wittekind

Irma Jean Wittekind

Feb 23, 2024

Irma Jean Wittekind passed away peacefully at The Harmar Place Community in Marietta, Ohio on Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by loving family. The daughter of John and Nancy Anna Hanlon Ruble, Irma was born on January 22, 1928, in Archers Fork, Ohio. She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church and took comfort knowing that heaven awaited her.

Irma...

Doris Jane Phillips

Doris Jane Phillips

Feb 23, 2024

Doris Jane Phillips, 73, of Marietta, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at Riverside Landing in McConnelsville.

Doris was born May 18, 1950 to Ralph and Wilda Sheets.

She enjoyed going to local festivals and fairs. She loved her soap operas and her coffee.

Doris will be missed by her children Victoria Benson, Linda Howell and Charles Phillips; stepchildren Carol, Pearla, Denno; many...

Marcella Ferraro

Marcella Ferraro

Feb 22, 2024

Marcella Louise “Marcy” Ferraro, 94, of Parma, died February 22, at the Wooster Community Hospital.

Marcella was born December 5, 1929, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Earl A and Helen R (Bebout) Smith.

She married Stephen Ferraro on June 17, 1951. He died April 10, 2014.

Marcy worked as a secretary in Cleveland for many years and was a member of the Methodist Church....

Ted Gary Fox

Ted Gary Fox

Feb 21, 2024

Theodore “Ted” Gary Fox, 83, of Cypress, TX, died Wednesday February 21, 2024 at his home.

Ted was born April 16, 1940 in Shreve, Ohio to Clarence and Clarice {Cutnaw} Fox.

He married Janice (Daugherty) on July 18, 1959. 

Ted worked as an Operating Engineer for Gilgenbach Company. He attended Croom-A-Coochee Baptist church in Webster, FL. Ted enjoyed motorcycle racing, classic car restoration,...

Melissa Sue Summers

Melissa Sue Summers

Feb 20, 2024

Melissa Sue Summers, 45, of Ranson, WV, died February 20, 2024 at JW Ruby Hospital, in Morgantown, WV.

Melissa was born July 28, 1978 in Houston, TX to Tom “Turtle” and Cindie {Reinhold} Swain.

She graduated from Revere High School in Bath, Ohio in 1996.

She was engaged to John {Boger} Conley. 

Melissa worked for the last 4 years at Schonstedt SPX Technical in...

Richard W. Houser

Richard W. Houser

Feb 20, 2024

Richard W. Houser, 65, of Ashland, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at his residence.

Rick was born October 4, 1958 in Ashland, Ohio to Ralph and JoAnne {Smith} Houser.

Rick owned and operated Houser Automotive until his retirement. He was a huge NASCAR fan and never missed a race. Rick loved riding his Harley and boating. He loved to reminisce...

Richard J. Geitgey

Richard J. Geitgey

Feb 17, 2024

Richard “Rick” Jay Geitgey, 65, of Rittman, passed away peacefully at Doylestown Healthcare Center on Saturday, February 17, 2024. 

Rick was born August 10, 1958, in Wadsworth, Ohio to Gary Alan and Dorothy Lee {Simons} Geitgey. He attended Rittman High School and Wayne County Career Center before he entered the workforce as a Machinist. He worked for over 25 years at...

Daniel Lee Hess

Daniel Lee Hess

Feb 14, 2024

Daniel Lee Hess, age 67, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. 

Daniel was born September 5, 1956 in Marietta to Robert and Kathryn (Osborn) Hess.

He is survived by his sister Lisa Carpenter.

A private graveside service was held at East Lawn Memorial Park where he was laid to rest with his parents and his brother.

Thomas Ogden

Thomas Ogden

Feb 14, 2024

Thomas Richard Ogden, 87, of Wooster, peacefully passed away, at his home with family on Wednesday February 14, 2024.

Tom was born March 18, 1936 in Wooster, Ohio to Harry and Minnie {Mowrer} Ogden. He was a member of the 1954 graduating class of Northwestern High School. Thomas served in the US Army after the Korean conflict. 

He married Patricia A. Boreman...

David Hauger

David Hauger

Feb 12, 2024

David Allen Hauger, 70, of Ashland, died February 12, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio.

David was born October 9, 1953, in Ashland, Ohio to Dean and Maxine {Williams} Hauger.

 He previously worked at the Ashland VFW. David enjoyed playing cards, especially backgammon. He also loved caring for his dogs Candy and Bear-Bear.

David will be deeply missed by his daughter...

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