Bonita Sue Williams

Bonita Sue Williams

Aug 20, 2023

She aimed for the sky, moving slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It was all those little steps that made Bonita Sue Williams’ journey complete as she passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side, Sunday, August 20th. The phone calls, letters, cards, and visits Bonnie received during the final weeks of her life were a...

Marian Elizabeth Moody

Marian Elizabeth Moody

Aug 18, 2023

Marian Elizabeth Moody, 72, of Marietta, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Harmar Place.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Tonya S. Bishop

Tonya S. Bishop

Aug 18, 2023

 

Tonya Bishop, 45, of Rittman, passed away August 18, 2023 at her residence.

Tonya was born June 21, 1978 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Roger  and Susan {Hickling} Markley.

She graduated from Rittman High School and attended the Wayne County Career Center, Tonya was also studying to be an RN.

She married her ex husband Kevin Bishop on August 5,...

Frances L. Johnson Scott

Frances L. Johnson Scott

Aug 15, 2023

Frances L. Johnson Scott, 80, of Creston, passed away on August 15, 2023.Frances was born July 10, 1943, to the late Cecil and Agnus Johnson.Frances graduated from Riggs Lamar Beauty College and retired as ahairdresser after 45 years of making people beautiful. She enjoyed working inher yard and spending time with her family.She will be deeply missed by her three...

Paul Moore

Paul Moore

Aug 11, 2023

Paul (Doug) Moore, 71, of Ashland, passed away August 11, 2023, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster, Ohio.

Paul was born August 1, 1952, in Charleston, WV to Allen and Elsie {Hamilton} Moore.

Paul attended Ashland High School 

He married Darlene Emminger on May 29, 1977. 

Paul worked at the old junior high in Ashland for over 40 years. He was a member of the...

Ruth Michalek

Ruth Michalek

Aug 11, 2023

Ruth Eileen Michalek, 98, of Troy, passed away August 11, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County.

Ruth was born March 28, 1925 in Wisconsin to Henry T. and Sadie F. {Peteri} Ingerson.

She married George Michalek on June 13, 1943, in Port Huron, MI. They were married 71 years before his passing.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...

James "Jim" Keck

James "Jim" Keck

Aug 9, 2023

 

James E. Keck, 78, of El Mirage, Arizona, formerly of Rittman, Ohio, slipped peacefully away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley, Surprise, Arizona.  Jim was born December 19, 1944 to Edwin Franklin and Ruth Ann {Watson} Keck at Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio.  Edwin was career Army so Jim mostly went to military dependent schools. ...

Jack Mohler

Jack Mohler

Aug 9, 2023

Jack E. Mohler, 70, of Wooster, died August 9, 2023, at Wooster Community Hospital, in Wooster, Ohio.

Jack was born August 7, 1953, in Wooster to Verne and Shirley {Domer} Mohler.

He married Marcene Mohler on June 28, 1975. She died in 2018. 

He had been working for Artiflex for the past 26 years. He worked for Crown, Volvo, and...

Linda Lee Ritter

Linda Lee Ritter

Aug 9, 2023

Linda Lee Ritter, 80, of Marietta, formerly of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at her home.

Linda was born May 25, 1943 in Muskegon to Clarence Rudolph and Aline Belle {Hendrick} Gay.

She graduated from Muskegon High School and Western Michigan University.

She married Raymond Ralph Ritter Jr. on September 8, 1961. 

Linda was a...

Bruce Eric Wright

Bruce Eric Wright

Aug 6, 2023

Bruce Eric Wright, 74, of Wooster, died Saturday, August 6, 2023, at West View Healthy Living.

Bruce was born April 20, 1949, in Wooster to Vernon and Maxine {Christopher} Wright.

He served in the US Navy.

He married Jonna Shriver in April 1984. She survives.

Bruce was a custodian for Ohio State University and had owned his own janitorial service...

Donna Jean Cosmar

Donna Jean Cosmar

Aug 5, 2023

On Saturday, August 5, 2023 Donna Cosmar (age 94) slipped from this earth to the next after a brief decline.  She was born in Salineville, Ohio the oldest of two daughters born to Edward and Hazel (Wilson) Smith on November 13, 1928.  Her sister, Gilma Faye Bartholow, along with her parents are deceased.

Donna was a 1946 graduate of Coshocton...

Ruth Hinton

Ruth Hinton

Aug 5, 2023

 

Ruth Ellen Hinton, 95, of Mooringsport, LA, passed away August 5, 2023, at Willis-Knighton Bossier Health Center, in Bossier City, LA.

Born on December 4, 1927, in Washington County, Ohio, Ruth was the daughter of William Okey and Margaret {Daugherty} Treadway. She married Eugene P. Hinton on October 15, 1977.

Ruth worked at the Daily Record for a decade...

George Melvin Baker

George Melvin Baker

Aug 5, 2023

George Melvin Baker, 76, of Ashland, died August 5th at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital.

George was born March 27, 1947 in Ashland, Ohio to Clarence Melvin and Luella (Helen) Ruth {Wilcox} Baker.

George served in the United States Army.

He married Lola Malone on June 5, 1993. 

George worked for DHL and Budweiser in Mansfield. He attended Four Square Church...

Edward Chapman Sweeney

Edward Chapman Sweeney

Aug 4, 2023

Edward Chapman Sweeney, 87, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Smithville Western Nursing Home.

Ed was born on April 8, 1936, in Indian Mills, West Virginia, to the late Allen and Mildred (Beasley) Sweeney. He proudly served his country in the US Army.

On July 10, 1993, Ed married the love of his life, Linda...

Kendall R. Hall

Kendall R. Hall

Aug 3, 2023

Kendall Ray Hall, 82, of Euless, Texas, died on August 3, 2023, after kidney failure.
He was born on April 12, 1941, in Sparta, Ohio, the son of Hoy and Ruth Hall.
     He graduated from the Mount Vernon High School in 1959 and served in the Army from June 1960 to June 1962 on active duty, and until...

Vivian Nadean West

Vivian Nadean West

Aug 3, 2023



Vivian Nadean West, 63, of Barberton, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, in Wadsworth.Vivian was born February 11, 1960 in Wadsworth to Ralph Ephriam and Amelia Fae {Carpenter} Hatcher.She married Dale West on June 16, 1979. He survives.In loving memory, we remember Vivian, who touched the lives of many as a skilled hair stylist at various salons in the...

Nancy J. Carpenter

Nancy J. Carpenter

Aug 1, 2023

Nancy J. Carpenter, 75, of Doylestown, died Tuesday, August 1,  2023 at Barberton Hospital.

Nancy will be deeply missed by her husband Leonard Carpenter; children and all who knew her.

Karen Lynn Amend

Karen Lynn Amend

Jul 30, 2023

Karen Lynn Amend, 78, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Crystal Care in Ashland.

Karen was born September 9, 1944, in Euclid, Ohio to William and Ruth {Johnson} Burnette.

She married Jim Amend on December 16, 1982. He survives.

Karen had a wide and varied career: she was the director of the Senior Center in Ashland, sold...

Norman Earl Treece

Norman Earl Treece

Jul 29, 2023

Norman Earl Treece, 89, of Wooster, died Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.

Friends may call Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Beth Heath officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will...

Linn L. Freeman

Linn L. Freeman

Jul 28, 2023

Linn Lester Freeman, 84, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 at home, in Mount Vernon.

Linn was born December 29th, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio to Horatio Nelson and Mildred {Miller} Freeman.

He married Mary Kathryn Stacey on February 22nd, 1959. 

Linn retired from Buckeye Culvert. He collected antique and model trains.  He enjoyed going to car...