John Floyd Wilson

John Floyd Wilson

Aug 15, 2024

John Floyd Wilson, 65, of Walhonding, OH, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, in Walhonding.

John was born June 25th, 1959, in Klamath Falls, OR to John Wade and Carlene {Adams}Wilson. 

John graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1977.  He married Vickie Weik on September 26th, 1997.  John was good with his hands and worked in manufacturing and building things his...

Barbara Leonard

Barbara Leonard

Aug 15, 2024

Barbara Leonard, 75, of Chatham, died August 15, 2024 at the David Simpson Hospice House, in Euclid.

Barbara was born February 19, 1949 in Barberton, Ohio to Theodore and Geraldine (Hackenberg) Scribner.

She married Dennis E. Leonard on July 5, 1969. He died December 25, 2014. Barbara enjoyed cooking for her family, and spending weekends outdoors with Dennis riding their Honda Gold...

Gregory Lee La Rue

Gregory Lee La Rue

Aug 14, 2024

Gregory Lee La Rue, 67, of Ashland, died August 14, 2024, at Brethren Care Village Health Care Center, in Ashland.

Gregory was born April 22, 1957, in Ashland to Galen and Dolores {Furr} La Rue.

He graduated from Ashland High School in 1975.

He was an owner-operator in the carpentry business for many years, following that he worked for Mowry Builders. Gregory liked...

Harold Eugene Michaels

Harold Eugene Michaels

Aug 13, 2024

Harold Eugene Michaels, 58, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his home.

Harold was born April 15, 1966 in Marietta to James and Dorothy {Jenkins} Michaels.

He attended Fort Frye High School. 

Harold enjoyed singing Karaoke, trading vehicles and loved to work. He also enjoyed helping other people and hanging out with family and friends.

He will be deeply missed by...

Janet C. Cartwright

Janet C. Cartwright

Aug 8, 2024

Janet C. Cartwright, 88, of Wooster, died August 8, 2024 at her residence.

Janet was born January 11, 1936 in Wooster, Ohio to Elwood and Ruby {Wachtel} Saltsman.

She graduated from Shreve High School. 

She worked for Shreve Diamonite for many years. 

Janet will be deeply missed by her son James (Jill) Dilgard of Wooster; grandchildren Janae (Regan) McCune, and Jerod Dilgard; sister Cynthia...

Phillip Leslie Hankins

Phillip Leslie Hankins

Aug 7, 2024

Phillip Leslie Hankins, 76, of Glenmont, died August 7, 2024 at his residence.

Phil was born October 31, 1947 in Wardell, Missouri to Henry and Glenda {Latham} Hankins.

He retired from Friction Products after many years. He was a member at the Medina Eagles and the Medina Moose Lodge, He loved gambling, especially playing slots. Phil enjoyed deer hunting with his friends,...

James F. Dearth Jr.

James F. Dearth Jr.

Aug 6, 2024

James F. Dearth Jr. of 71, of Wadsworth, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his home after a lengthy illness. Jim was born January 15, 1953 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to James F. Sr. and Norma Jean (nee Sprouse) Dearth. He married Renae Casto-Dearth in 2020. 

Jim started working at his father’s Sohio gas station in Seville at the age...

Janice Irene Burnison

Janice Irene Burnison

Aug 6, 2024

Janice Irene Burnison, 71, of Wooster, passed away August 6, 2024 after a short battle with Acute Myloid Leukemia.

She was born March 7, 1953 to Howard and Oreta Wile.

Jan married her high school sweetheart Tim Burnison. She was a lifetime member of Central Christian Church. 

Her career consisted of legal secretary, a teacher’s aid and playground supervisor at Apple Creek Elementary...

Ellen Louise Hensel

Ellen Louise Hensel

Aug 6, 2024

Ellen Louise Hensel, 83, of New Matamoras, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Ellen was born July 16, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Sarah Janeda.

She was a 1959 graduate of River High School. 

She married Walter Hensel on January 1, 2000. 

Ellen retired from the New Matamoras Public Library. She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical...

Robert A. Baker

Robert A. Baker

Aug 5, 2024

Robert A. “Bob” Baker, 96, of Wooster, died Monday, August 5, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.

Bob was born May 15, 1928 in Wooster, Ohio to Donald and Sevilla {Parks} Baker.

He graduated from Wooster High School. He served in the US Army.

He married Betty Ernst on April 30, 1950. She died May 8, 2013. 

He worked for Bogner Construction and Rubbermaid for...

Leona Marie Meagle

Leona Marie Meagle

Aug 5, 2024

Leona Marie Meagle, 98, of Marietta, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at her home.

Leona was born November 27, 1925 in Marietta to Carl and Cordelia {Brookover} Congleton.

She was a 1943 graduate of Marietta High School. 

Leona married Richard Meagle on January 26, 1946. 

She retired from Ohio Valley Cable Corp in 1987 after 24 years of employment. After retiring, Leona touched...

Ernest Foltz

Ernest Foltz

Aug 4, 2024

Ernest Foltz, 90, of West Salem, died Sunday, August 4, 2024 at West View Healthy Living, in Wooster.

Ernie was born March 3, 1934 in Shreve to Wayne DeHaven and Lyda Jeanette {Renner} Foltz.

He married June Shriver on May 6, 1956. She survives.

Ernie worked for Akron Brass for 39 years, retiring in 1994. He also worked on his family farm. Ernie...

Vickie Darlene Sours

Vickie Darlene Sours

Aug 4, 2024

Vickie Darlene Sours, 62, of Wooster, died August 4, 2024 at her home, in Wooster.

Vickie was born July 28, 1962 in Ashland, Ohio to Robert and Barbara {Querry} Martin.

She married Scott Sours on August 7, 1997. 

Vickie attended Life Ministries in Rittman. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family.

Vickie will be deeply missed by her husband Scott; children Josh...

Lester Earl Lallathin

Lester Earl Lallathin

Aug 3, 2024

Lester Earl Lallathin, 94, of Wooster, died August 3, 2024 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Lester was born November 1, 1929 in Woodsfield, Ohio to Jacob and Selma {Bachman} Lallathin.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army.

Lester married Marie Jackson. 

He worked at Timken Steel for over 40 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Wooster. Lester liked attending...

Roger Asbury

Roger Asbury

Aug 3, 2024

Roger Asbury, 84, born in Charleston, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home in Wakeman on August 3, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kerry Hatcher Asbury and Ora Edith Knapp, as well as his brother Frank Asbury. He is also preceded by his sisters Marita (Ricky) Reed, Opal Williams, Dolores Kelly,...

Frederick "Fred" Phillips

Frederick "Fred" Phillips

Aug 3, 2024

Frederick “Fred” Phillips, 95, of Wooster, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at West View Healthy Living.

Fred was born December 18, 1928 in Colton, WV to Gordon and Virginia {Sachs} Phillips.

He served in the National Guard for 2 years.

He married Christine Vance in 1951. She died October 11, 2012.

Fred worked for Rubbermaid before retiring in 1992. He was a member of...

Howard Lee Bucy

Howard Lee Bucy

Aug 1, 2024

Howard Lee Bucy, 74, of Dalton, died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home.

Howard was born December 29, 1949 in Glenmont, Ohio to Calvin and Eva {Smail} Bucy.

 He graduated from Waynedale High School. Howard took great pride in working at Wal-Mart, and he retired after working there many years.

Howard will be deeply missed by his sons Doug Bucy...

Patricia Jo Perkins

Patricia Jo Perkins

Aug 1, 2024

Patricia Jo Perkins, 63, of Sterling, died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her residence.

Patricia was born December 8, 1960 in Orrville, Ohio to Roy and Josephine {Dellafave} Perkins.

She graduated from Orrville High School in 1979. 

She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Orrville. Patricia enjoyed watching the Cleveland Guardians and going to the Zoo. She was family oriented,...

John Wayne Norris

John Wayne Norris

Jul 31, 2024

John W. Norris, age 67, of Wooster entered into rest on Wednesday July 31st, 2024 at Wooster Community Hospital after a period of declining health. His loving family was by his side.

He was born on April 21st, 1957 in Loveland, Ohio to Rowena and John C. Norris. He later relocated to Wooster, Ohio with his family.

John previously worked at Wil-Burt...

William Albert Hayden Schilling

William Albert Hayden Schilling

Jul 29, 2024

William Albert Hayden Schilling, aged 89, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 29, 2024.

Hayden was born in Memphis, TN on June 2, 1935 to Guy A. W. Schilling and Frances Myers Schilling. His early years took him across the globe, as the family moved to Mumbai, India, shortly after his birth due to his father’s career. They lived...