Mar 7, 2023

Curtis D. Deibel, 89, of Charlotte, NC, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Wickshire Steele Creek Assisted Living, in Charlotte, NC.

Curtis was born December 21, 1933, in Coshocton, Ohio to Charles and Mary Joyce {Garber} Deibel. He had an associate degree in business management from the Wooster Business College. He served in the US Army and was stationed in...

Mar 6, 2023

Ann Jeanette {Casey} Cobb, 82, of Plymouth, died Monday, March 6, 2023 at her residence.

Jeanette was born March 6, 1941 in Snowhill, NC to Joseph Everett and Thelma {Haddock} Casey.

She married Larry R. Harrison. He died previously. She then married Charles Cobb.   

She worked for HSI in Wintersville, NC. She was a member of Hull Road Free...

Mar 6, 2023

Howard “Butch” Hofstetter, 81, of Sterling, died Monday March 6, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.

Howard was born January 16, 1942 in Dalton to Walter and Crystal {Watts} Hofstetter.

Howard served in the Army.

He married Carol Evans in 1966. 

Howard worked for Morton Salt for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also liked to go...

Mar 5, 2023

Richard “Dick” Frank Ullery, 89, of Wooster, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster.

Richard was born April 14, 1933, in Mishawaka, IN to Harold and Alma (Fallendorf) Ullery.

He graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1951. He joined the US Marine Corp in the fall of 1951, was deployed to Korea in...

Mar 4, 2023

Dorothy L. Kelley, 69, of Wooster, died Saturday, March 4, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.

Dottie was born November 30, 1953 in Orrville, Ohio to Bantz Willard and Peggy {McCartney} Reeser.

She married George Kelley in 1981.  He died on September 5,2014.

Dottie enjoyed playing Bingo, going auctions and thrift stores, and collecting frogs. She...

Mar 2, 2023

James Edward Weirick, 60, of Mansfield, died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his residence.

Jim was born December 31, 1962 in Wooster, Ohio to Nelson and Lorraine Joyce {Ferreira} Weirick.

He had a bachelors degree from the University of Akron in Electronic Technology. Jim served in the Army National Guard.

Jim worked for several electronics businesses; he owned his own...

Feb 26, 2023

 

Kenneth A. Ward, 92, of Pamplin, VA, formerly of Washington County, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at his home.

Kenneth was born April 30, 1930 in Washington County to Noah and Ethel Ward.

He graduated from Lawrence High School.

He married Mary Jane Joy on March 20, 1949. 

Kenneth was a longtime member of the Church of...

Feb 26, 2023

Larry Wayne Hamrick, 75, of Medina, died Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Fairview Hospital, in Cleveland.

Larry was born January 1, 1948 in Webster Springs, WV to Corley and Arzona {McCartney} Hamrick.

He married Sharon Carpenter on July 24, 1971. 

He was a member of the Canaan Freewill Baptist Church. Larry was also a member of the Eagles in Medina....

Feb 23, 2023

James Wendell Brothers, 82, of Ashland, went to his eternal home in Glory on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at his home and is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on February 4, 1941, in Ashland, Ohio to parents Herbert and Zadie (Norris) Brothers. Jim graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1959. Jim...

Feb 23, 2023

Carol Ann Johnson, 75, of Wooster, died Thursday, February 23, 2023 at The Avenue of Wooster.

Carol was born December 31, 1947 in Orrville, Ohio to Robert and Dorothy {Hershey} Strickler.

She graduated from Smithville High School.

She married Herbert Johnson. He died February 3, 2007.

She worked for Bishops for several years. Carol enjoyed puzzles, playing Bingo...

Feb 22, 2023

Michael Edward West, 67, of Howard OH, went to heaven to be with the Lord peacefully, Wednesday February 22nd, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. 

Mike was born January 30, 1956, in Columbus OH, to Clarence Alton and Mary Terese {Recktenwaldt} West.  Mike married Deanna Lynn (Bowling) on February 19th, 1983.  

He worked at Holophane in...

Feb 21, 2023

Ralph J. Sheaffer, 72, of Ashland, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home.

Ralph was born March 22, 1950 in Ashland to Russell and Margaret {Sweet} Sheaffer.

He married Judy Carpenter on June 24, 1968. 

Ralph worked as a church custodian, machinist, Star Bright Car Wash, and handyman for a number of years. He was a member of...

Feb 21, 2023

Dorothy Jean Bowman, 75, of Wooster, passed away Tuesday February 21, 2023, at Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare in Wooster.

Dorothy was born October 6, 1947, in Wooster to Emerson and Pearl {Younker} Leatherman. She married David Bowman on October 18, 1969. 

She worked for Frito Lay for several years and after the birth of her daughter, Shelly, became a full-time homemaker....

Feb 21, 2023

Milly Barnett, 71, of Wooster, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Akron General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Her biggest joy was spending time with her family. Milly dealt with health issues for many years, but always fought through her pain to be there for her family.  She is admired greatly for the sharpness of her mind,...

Feb 17, 2023

Sharon Kay Johnson, 77, of Ashland, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Sharon was born August 1, 1945 in Ashland, Ohio to Lawrence and Elizabeth {Long} McClain.

She married Raymond Johnson on August 1, 1964. 

Sharon attended Ashland High School and graduated in 1963.

Sharon was a real estate agent for...

Feb 16, 2023

Patricia Ann Reed, 78, of Wooster, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at LifeCare Hospice.

Patricia was born August 2, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to Gilbert and Jenevee {Vannoy} Reed.

Pat was a member of Rittman Christian Church. She was an avid reader, owning hundreds of books. Pat enjoyed spending time with friends and going out to eat for her birthday....

Feb 15, 2023

Mary Zalokar, 69, of Mansfield, died on February 15, 2023 after a courageous battle with ALS at The Good Shepherd Nursing Home, in Ashland.

Mary was born October 11, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Stephen and Mary {Sumen} Malena.

Mary attended Mentor High School, graduating in 1971.

She was employed at Shore Metal in Euclid. 

She married Henry (Hank)...

Feb 14, 2023

Kelly Marie Boley, 58, of Shreve, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Akron City Hospital.

Kelly was born July 16, 1964 in Barberton, OH to Wayne and Patricia {Bryan} Lemmon.

She  married Mike Boley on March 11, 1999. 

Kelly worked for many factories in the area, Holmes County nursing home as an STNA, and a care giver at...

Feb 12, 2023

Feb 12, 2023

Jerry Sweet, 74, of Ashland, died February 12, 2023 at his home.

Jerry was born February 5, 1949 in Ashland, Ohio to Bob and Judy {Kimball} Sweet.

Jerry was a member of the Army and served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged with a Purple Heart.

He really enjoyed bowling, shooting darts, and playing video games. He also liked shooting...