Obituaries
Donna Gilkey
Jun 13, 2024
Donna J. Gilkey 93, of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania on June 21, 1930, to the late D. Duran and Clara Wescoat Hause. She married Harry A. (Bud) Gilkey on December 16, 1949, who pre-deceased her on January 1, 2002. Donna was a homemaker and...
Maria Ann Clark
Jun 12, 2024
Maria Ann Clark (Mills), 60 of Marietta, OH, passed away peacefully June 12, 2024, with her family by her side. Maria was born March 30, 1964, in El Paso, TX. She attended Marietta High School and was a 1982 graduate.
Maria’s proudest moments were the birth of her two sons, Cory & Robbie, whom she loved and adored unconditionally. She also...
Elsie Moore
Jun 12, 2024
Elsie Moore, 97, of Ashland, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Lexington Court Care Center, in Lexington.
Elsie was born February 18, 1927 in Dana, Kentucky to Sie and Kate {Hamilton} Hamilton.
She married Allen Moore on September 13, 1947. He died previously.
Elsie worked for the Ashland City Schools until retirement at 70 years of age. She was a faithful member of the Steele Avenue Church of Christ, and most recently attended the North End Church of Christ.
Elsie will be deeply missed by...
Jean Schwartzmiller
Jun 11, 2024
Jean Schwartzmiller, 93, of Wooster, died June 11, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.
Jean was born September 4, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to Benjamin and Flora {Oaks} Baum.
She married Donald Schwartzmiller on September 4, 1970.
Jean was a Bank Teller, and an Escrow officer for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wooster. Jean was...
Jon Lawrence Jensen Sr.
Jun 11, 2024
Jon Lawrence Jensen, Sr, age 83 of Howard, OH formerly of Manistee died Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Bennington Glen in Marengo, Ohio.He was born on May 18, 1941 in Ludington, MI the son of the late Lawrence & Dawn (Bashaw) Jensen. He was a graduate of Ludington High School Class of 1959, and was a veteran of the United...
Jerrine F. Husar
Jun 6, 2024
Jerrine F. Husar, 87, of Ashland, formerly of Lorain, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024, at Lutheran Village in Ashland. Jerrine graduated from Lorain High in the class of 1954B and started a career as an X-ray technician. She was later employed by the Ohio Department of Transportation where she retired. She is survived by her daughters Leesa Husar...
Terry Lee Jackson
Jun 5, 2024
Terry Lee Jackson, 76, of Wadsworth, died June 5, 2024, at Akron City Hospital.
Terry was born August 9, 1947, in Barberton, Ohio to Charles and Hazel {Brown} Jackson.
Terry was drafted into the U.S. Army following school.
He worked in the Auto industry for many years, and he loved old cars, especially his 69 Chevelle. Terry spent a lot of time cruising...
Dale E. Kendall
May 31, 2024
Dale E. Kendall, 92, of Wooster, died May 31 at Danbury Senior Living surrounded by his family.
Dale was born July 9, 1931 in Wooster to Fred and Mary {Billman} Kendall.
Dale graduated from Apple Creek High School before serving in the US Army. He served proudly during the Korean War.
He married Frances Werntz on May 14, 1958.
Dale worked as the plant...
Harvey Newton Young
May 28, 2024
Harvey Newton Young, 91, of Ashland, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Bradford Houses at Brethren Care Village.
Harvey was born September 4, 1932 in Plainfield, Ohio to Sheldon and Thelma {Sarchet} Young.
Harvey served in the US Navy from 1951 till 1955.
He married Beverly Joan Fry on June 14, 1952. She survives.
Harvey worked for Coshocton National Bank in West Lafayette as a teller and manager, then in Coshocton as Vice President before moving to Ashland. He then joined First National Bank...
Shirley Ann Freyer
May 28, 2024
Shirley Ann Freyer, 89, of Wadsworth, died Tuesday May 28, 2024, at Wadsworth Pointe Assisted Living.
Shirley was born February 24, 1935, in Shiloh, Ohio to Clifford Aaron and Anna Pearl {Ramey} Wallace Oney.
She married Albert Freyer in 1989.
Shirley was in hotel management and worked for Economy Lodging. She attended the Jerusalem Lutheran Church. Shirley enjoyed gardening, and cooking. She...
Dallas Leonard Purdum
May 27, 2024
Dallas Leonard Purdum, Jr., 84, of Wooster passed away suddenly and peacefully at his homeon May 27, 2024. He was born August 4,1939, the son of Dallas Sr. and Frances Purdum, andmarried Jeanne (Smith) Purdum on November 17, 1968. She survives.Dallas was a 1957 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He served in the ArmyNational Guard. His entire employment career...
Eloise Mary Muhlbach-Bakker
May 27, 2024
Eloise Mary Bakker, 87, of Churchtown, OH passed away May 27, 2024 in Winter Garden, Florida.Eloise was born April 24, 1937 at home in Churchtown to Alfred and Hilda Tornes. Eloise married Robert Muhlbach (deceased) in 1958, then married Robert Bakker in 2007.Eloise started her career in banking, then after marriage to Robert Muhlbach became Office Mgr./Accountant for the company holdings...
Keith Leiter
May 27, 2024
Keith E. Leiter, 67, of Ashland, passed away at his home on May 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and his boy, Tigger who never left his side. He was born on February 8, 1957, in Ashland, to the late William and Lila (Koch) Leiter.
Keith was a blessed man who said he did almost everything he wanted out of...
Shirley D Farone
May 27, 2024
Shirley D. Farone passed away after a brief illness on May 27, 2024, at Brethren Care Skilled Nursing Facility in Ashland, Ohio. She was born July 25, 1937, in Hounsfield, New York. She was most recently a resident of Ashland, Ohio, where she and her husband Alfred lived for almost 40 years.
Shirley attended business school after graduating as salutatorian of...
Woodrow R. Myers
May 26, 2024
Woodrow “Woody” Roy Myers Jr., 77, of Ashland, died May 26, 2024 at UH Hospital Sumaritan.
Woody was born September 28, 1946 in West Virginia to Woodrow and Havana {Dunlap} Myers.
He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War, he then joined the US Air Force.
He married Kathleen Montgomery on April 15, 1967. She survives.
He worked in maintenance for the State of Ohio. Woody attended Bethel Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking and working...
David Lynn Clift
May 26, 2024
David Lynn Clift, 75, of Newport, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2024 at his home.
David was born April 26, 1949 in Newport, Ohio to Berl and Grace Clift.
He was one of the last classes to graduate from Newport High School. Following high school, David enlisted in the United State Army and was stationed in Germany.
He married Carol Murphy on March...
Lucas Bradley Wokojance
May 24, 2024
Lucas Bradley Wokojance, 2 months old, gained his wings on May 24, 2024. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on March 27, 2024, to his loving parents, Caleb and Brittain (Byrum) Wokojance.
Lucas may have only been here a short time, but he left an impression on those who were lucky to know him, especially his older siblings who adored their...
Richard Myers
May 23, 2024
Richard Nelson Myers, 71, of Wooster, died May 23, 2024, at Wooster Community Hospital.
Masonic services will be Thursday May 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Ernie Mindel officiating. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.
Richard was...
Edwin Steiner
May 22, 2024
Edwin J. Steiner, 90, of Panama City Beach, FL, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024, with his family by his side.
Ed was born November 17, 1933, in Wooster to Edwin L. and Lulu {Vance} Steiner. He graduated from Smithville High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War.
He married Barbara Childs on May 11, 2002. She survives.
Ed...
Crystal Torrence
May 22, 2024
Crystal D. Torrence, 53, of Shreve, died May 22, 2024, at Akron City Hospital.
Crystal was born September 19, 1970, in Millersburg, Ohio to Robert and Christine {Gooding} Hicks.
She married Brian Torrence on October 26, 1991.
Crystal graduated from the University of Akron.
Crystal was a licensed social worker and administrator and Regional Vice President of Operations at Altercare Integrated Health Services...
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