Obituaries
Wilma Faye Wilder
Oct 4, 2024
Wilma Faye Wilder, 88, of Creston, died Friday October 4, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.
Wilma was born May 9, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to Carl and Jetta {Hale} Johnson.
She married Robert Wilder on July 9, 1954.
Wilma worked for Medina County in finance. She attended Cannan Freewill Baptist Church in Creston. Wilma enjoyed cooking, spending time with family, and...
Paula "Polly" Ann Wandel
Oct 4, 2024
Paula "Polly" Ann Wandel, 70, of Medina, died Friday, October 4, 2024, at Altercare in Hartville.
Paula was born December 19, 1953, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to the late Charles C. and Elaine {Moser} Wandel.
She is survived by several cousins and their families. She enjoyed painting pottery with her mother and watching the Cleveland Indians baseball games with her dad. Paula had...
Susan Jamee Thompson
Oct 1, 2024
Susan Jamee Thompson, 60, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Cleveland.
Susan was born October 7, 1963 in Bucyrus, Ohio to Elverda Stumbo.
She attended Saving Grace Church. Susan loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Susan will be deeply missed by her children Mariah (Kage Briggs) Thompson, Latesha (Dellynio Hollingsworth) Thompson, Sheena Thompson, Shamika Thompson, and Mark Smith; grandchildren Michael,...
David Harrison Wells
Oct 1, 2024
David Harrison Wells, 87, of Ashland, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at UH Samaritan Medical Center.
David was born August 25, 1937 in Ashland, Ohio to Emmett and Maude {McManamay} Wells.
He graduated from Ashland High School in 1955.
He married Joyce A. Bennett on October 17, 1957. She survives.
He was a painter and a pressman at Faultless Abbott where he retired after...
Nikki Ann Suchta
Sep 29, 2024
Nikki Ann Suchta, 39, of Newberry, SC, passed away September 29th, 2024, at home in Newberry,. SC. Nikki was born January 7th, 1985, in Valparaiso, IN to the James and Monica {Arnn} Suchta. Nikki spent her time raising three girls. She liked to play basketball and was a counselor at Sadie’s Hope, Sober Living Home in Sumpter SC.
Nikki will be...
David E. Crow
Sep 27, 2024
David Elliott Crow passed away with his loving wife at his side on Friday, September 27th, 2024 at his home in Howard, Ohio. David was born in Ireland to James and Kay (Elliott) Crow. He married his high school sweetheart Toni (Jackson) 60 years ago on December 22,1963. David attended Akron University for two years for Engineering. He owned the...
Betty Jones
Sep 27, 2024
Betty “Boop” Jones, 72, of Barberton, died Friday at The Avenue of Medina. Betty was born November 22, 1951, in Lodi to Charles Franklin and Orla Leona {Hill} Bise.
She married Bernard Jones. He died in 1977. She then met her lifelong partner Dale Volk. He died in 2016. Betty was an STNA at Alter Care in Wadsworth for almost 30...
Margaret "Jean" Kopp
Sep 26, 2024
Margaret “Jean” Kopp, 68, of Ashland, died September 26, 2024 at Kingston of Ashland.
Jean was born August 5, 1956 in Ashland, Ohio to Jack and Alberta “Betty” {Askey} Fry.
Jean attended Mapleton High School.
She married Terry Kopp on March 7, 1974. He died June 28, 2014.
Jean worked at Bookmasters, Troy Road Market, and Landolls.
Jean will be deeply missed by children Amanda...
Raymond Dean Johnson
Sep 26, 2024
Raymond Dean Johnson, 79, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Avita Health Systems in Ontario, Ohio.
Ray was born October 9, 1944 in Ashland, Ohio to Barney and Flora {Shields} Johnson.
Ray graduated from Ashland high school in 1963, lettering in football, wrestling, and track all 3 years. He represented AHS at the state level in wrestling and held...
Jeffrey Joseph Capozzio Jr.
Sep 26, 2024
Jeffrey Joseph Capozzio Jr., 58, of Rittman, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Summa Akron City Hospital.
Jeffrey was born September 12, 1966, in Warren, Ohio to Jeffrey Joseph Sr. and JoAnn {Meadows} Capozzio.
He graduated from Jellico High School in Tennessee.
He married Teresa Craddock on October 5, 1991. She survives.
Jeffrey worked for Clampco Products in Wadsworth for 36 years. He loved...
Jerry A Miller
Sep 24, 2024
Jerry A. Miller, 64, of Mount Vernon OH, passed away Tuesday September 24, 2024, at his home with his loving family, in Mount Vernon. He valiantly fought pancreatic cancer for a year, his positive attitude never wavered as he gracefully worked every day, only going on hospice the day before he passed.
Jerry was born January 19th, 1960, in Lancaster, OH,...
Rita Amstutz
Sep 24, 2024
Rita Jane Amstutz, 91, of Orrville, died Tuesday September 24, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home, in Rittman.
Rita was born December 5, 1932, in Wadsworth, Ohio to Robert and Carrie {Blough} Mallery.
She married Leonard Amstutz on September 14, 1957.
Rita worked at Ohio Central Telephone in Rittman, she then was a homemaker and babysat for 193 children out of her home...
Jimmie Ray Brookover
Sep 23, 2024
Jimmie Ray Brookover, 83, of Lowell, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home.
Jimmie was born December 18, 1940 in Williamstown, West Virginia to Luther and Lola Brookover.
He attended Williamstown High School. Jimmie retired from Fenton Glass.
He loved to fish and tinker on motors.
Jimmie will be deeply missed by his daughter Jill Brookover, sons Jimmy Brookover (Susan) and Jason...
Opal Jane Sinclair
Sep 21, 2024
On the morning of Saturday, September 21, 2024, Opal Jane Sinclair finished her mission trip here with us on earth and danced her way into heaven to be with her beloved Jesus.
Opal enjoyed time with her family, sewing, crocheting, and making crafts. She enjoyed traveling with her husband of 47 years, Gary Sinclair, to Canada, Israel, and Wales. She looked...
Kathryn Belle Yoder
Sep 20, 2024
Kathryn Belle Yoder, 83, of Millersburg, died Friday, September 20, 2024 at Altercare Majora Lane.
Kathryn was born March 8, 1941 in Wooster, Ohio to Gail and Naomi {Patterson} Cline.
She married Moses D. Yoder on December 17, 1960. He survives.
Kathryn worked for Altercare Majora Lane for 10 years. She enjoyed reading, coloring and watching her game shows.
Kathryn will be deeply missed...
Thomas Lane Shutt
Sep 18, 2024
Thomas Lane Shutt, 79, of Wooster, died September 18, 2024, at Westview Healthy Living, in Wooster, Ohio.
Thomas was born March 26, 1945, in Coshocton, Ohio to Delbert and Olive {Smith} Shutt.
He graduated from Coshocton High School in 1964.
Thomas married Barb DeTaeye on February 14, 1988.
He retired from Rubbermaid after 29 years. Thomas loved spending time with Barb and his grandchildren,...
Kenneth Lawrence Chapman
Sep 15, 2024
In Loving Memory of Kenneth Lawrence Chapman
Kenneth Lawrence Chapman, a devoted Christian, cherished husband and father, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, at the age of 76.
Kenneth found his greatest joy in being a father to Ye-chan and Sara. His patient guidance, unwavering support, and gentle love profoundly shaped their lives. His devotion to his family was further exemplified...
Robert "Bob" McConahay
Sep 11, 2024
Robert William McConahay, 46, of Shreve, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at University Hospital in Cleveland.
Bob was born February 23, 1978, in Orrville to Terry Lee and Jacqueline {Ellis} McConahay.
He had several jobs including working for Community Outreach and Farmer Boy restaurant. Bob was always there to help anyone in need whether it was physical labor or a shoulder to...
Gary Dean Sprague
Sep 11, 2024
Gary Dean Sprague, 87, of Wooster, died September 11, 2024, at Danbury Woods, in Wooster, Ohio.
Gary was born February 28, 1937, in Olean, New York to Frank and Harriet {Bright} Sprague.
He married Nancy Kay Miles on June 26, 1976.
Gary worked for various factories, but he found his love job at Alltel in Elyria, Ohio where he retired after 20 years....
Robert Eugene Piar
Sep 10, 2024
Robert “Bob” Piar, age 96, formerly of Ashland and Wooster, Ohio and most recently a resident of Grandview, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.
Bob was born August 29, 1928 in Danville, Ohio to Edwin J. Piar (father) and Bertille A. Piar (mother.) He graduated from Lakeville High School in 1947.
Bob married Joan “Jody” Rhamey...

