Obituaries

Terry L. Miller

Terry L. Miller

Jul 18, 2023

Terry L. Miller, 68, of Dover, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Dover, Ohio.

Terry was born September 03, 1954, in Wooster, Ohio to Ralph Arlo and Rachel Sarah {Sparks} Miller.

He married Donna Miller on August 30, 2003. 

He was a member of Grace Church. Terry enjoyed golf and was an avid Browns, Indians and Ohio State fan....

Jodi Sue Terakedis

Jodi Sue Terakedis

Jul 16, 2023

Jodi Sue Terakedis, 64, of Wooster, died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family. Burial will take place at a later date. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691.

Jodi was born July 24, 1958...

Michael Lynn Murphy, Sr.

Michael Lynn Murphy, Sr.

Jul 14, 2023

Michael Lynn Murphy, Sr. from Newport, Ohio born to George R. Murphy and Ruby Henrietta Tice Murphy Brown March 4, 1952, passed away on July 14, 2023.  He was proceeded in death by his father George Murphy, sisters Cathy Fairbanks, Carol Clift and grandson Nick Murphy.

Mike was born in Marietta, Ohio and lived local most of his life while...

Dakota Christian Andrew Case

Dakota Christian Andrew Case

Jul 14, 2023

Dakota Christian Andrew Case, 32, of Uhrichsville, died Friday July 14, 2023, at his home.

Dakota was born January 27, 1991, in Wooster to Stacey Case.

He worked at Sterilite in Massillon.  Dakota enjoyed playing guitar, singing, and hanging out with his friends. He also enjoyed 4-wheeling with his mom.

Dakota will be deeply missed by his mother Stacey Case...

Lloyd John Yerkie

Lloyd John Yerkie

Jul 13, 2023

Lloyd John Yerkie, age 102, of Seville, Ohio died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Lodi Hospital.

Lloyd was born February 1, 1921 in Trout Creek, Ontario, Canada to Edward and Susan {Whitehead} Yerkie.

Lloyd served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in the 417th Squadron.

Following the war, he married his penpal from Detroit, Betty Jane Wolfslayer on March 9,...

Mary Lou Baker

Mary Lou Baker

Jul 12, 2023

Mary Lou Baker, 91, of Norton, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her home.

Mary Lou was born July 1, 1932 in Calhoun, TN to Will and Sarah {Goodman} Robinson.

She married Henry Baker on April 4, 1953. He died on June 24, 2012. 

Mary Lou was a seamstress for Ideal Drappery, making drapes for windows. She was a member...

Judith Marsell

Judith Marsell

Jul 11, 2023

Judith “Judy” Marsell, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a passionate sports fan, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew her, but her memory will forever remain a cherished part of their lives.

 

Born on August 15, 1938, in the town of Waverly, Kansas...

Janet Lee Widdows

Janet Lee Widdows

Jul 10, 2023

Janet Lee Widdows, 87, of Howard, OH, passed away July 10, 2023, at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon OH.

Janet was born June 21st, 1936, in Sioux City, Iowa to Leo and Alfreda {Hawkins} Varilek.  She graduated from Central High School in Sioux City.  She later majored in Education at the University of South Dakota and Morningside College.  She...

Robert F. Ladina

Robert F. Ladina

Jul 5, 2023

Robert F. Ladina, 76, of Seville, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Medina Hospital.

Bob was born December 28, 1946 in Allison, PA to Frank and Helen {Bohatch} Ladina.

Bob proudly served with the United States Navy.

He married Patricia Beres on June 14, 1969.  She died February 24, 2000.

He retired as a member from The Building Laborers’...

Ruth Arlene Friend Johnson

Ruth Arlene Friend Johnson

Jul 4, 2023

Ruth Arlene Friend Johnson, 98, of Marietta, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was born August 4, 1924 in Duck, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Faith Duffield. Her husband Charles Ray Friend of 45 years passed away in 1988.

Arlene was also preceded in death by her brother Emery Duffield and...

Nancy Lee Hastings

Nancy Lee Hastings

Jul 1, 2023

Nancy Lee Hastings, 74, of Marshallville, died Saturday, July 1 in Wooster.

Nancy was born January 3, 1949, in St. Louis, MO to John and Katherine {Kovac} Pruett.

She married John Hastings on October 1, 1994. 

Nancy loved her grandchildren and loved doing activities with them. She loved her dog Pearl.

Nancy will be deeply missed by her husband John;...

Wilbur Leo Williams

Wilbur Leo Williams

Jun 27, 2023

Wilbur “Willie” Leo Williams, 92, of Marietta, passed away June 27, 2023 at Waterview Point in Marietta, OH.   Willie was born December 5, 1930 in Bedford Ohio, a son of Stephen Leo Williams and Theora Mae (Law) Williams. Willie was a 1948 graduate of Marietta High School.  He started his 44 year employment at Vanguard Paints in Marietta the day after...

Dorothy Arleene Vanfossen

Dorothy Arleene Vanfossen

Jun 26, 2023

Dorothy Arleene Vanfossen, 91, of Wooster, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster following a period of declining health.

Arleene was born March 13, 1932, in Mt. Erie, Illinois to Hayward and Alice (Long) Marvel.

She married Roy W. Vanfossen Jr. on February 2, 1951. He died in 2010.

Arleene will be deeply missed...

Joseph Emanuel

Joseph Emanuel

Jun 25, 2023

Joseph Edward Emanuel, 54, of Ashland, passed on June 25, 2023 at University Health Samaritan Hospital.

Joseph was born March 9, 1969 in Ashland, Ohio to Joseph and Anne {Meade} Emanuel. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents.

Joe was a graduate of Hillsdale High School, Class of 1987, before going on to earn a Bachelor of Science from...

Clayton Ellsworth Martin

Clayton Ellsworth Martin

Jun 24, 2023

Clayton Ellsworth Martin, 40, of Wooster was called home to be with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 24th, 2023.

He was 40 years old and was from Ashland/Wooster. At an early age, Clayton's 'Mamaw & PaPaw Martin' instilled in him the value of family. He had an especially close brotherhood with his cousin Mark all...

Jane Wilkes

Jane Wilkes

Jun 22, 2023

Mary Jane Wilkes, 86, of Mount Vernon OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Ohio Eastern Star home, in Mount Vernon.

Jane was born April 24, 1937 in Los Angeles to Joseph and Rosemary (Hudleson) Goldsberry.

She married Donald Wilkes in 1957. He passed in 2003.

Jane had been a secretary for...

Larry Mann

Larry Mann

Jun 19, 2023

Larry Dean Mann, 74, left for his heavenly home on June 19, 2023, after battling cancer.

Larry was born May 5, 1949, in Lodi, Ohio to Herman and Virginia {Grissinger} Mann.

He married the love of his life, Marian (Black) Mann on June 24, 1972. She survives. He left behind a daughter, Amy (Ron) Miller of Clinton, Ohio and a...

Ronald J Craig

Ronald J Craig

Jun 15, 2023

Ronald “Joe” Craig, 80, passed away June 15, 2023 at Shore Point Hospital, Port Charlotte, FL. after an extended illness.

Ronald was born September 7, 1942 in Glouster, Ohio to Delbert and Ida ( Johnson) Craig.

Ronald graduated from the Mount Vernon Academy in 1960. Ronald proudly served in Vietnam from 1965-1967 in the United States Army 101 st Airborne...

Milton "Casey" Earl Dutter Jr.

Milton "Casey" Earl Dutter Jr.

Jun 14, 2023

Milton “Casey” Earl Dutter Jr., 66, of Shreve, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his residence.

Casey was born January 2, 1957, in Millersburg, Ohio to Milton and Wava {Smithheisler} Dutter Sr.

He graduated from Triway High School in 1975.

He worked for BA Repp Trucking for 5 years and previously Shade Trucking for almost 40 years. Casey enjoyed...

David Albright

David Albright

Jun 12, 2023

David B Albright, 98, of Medina, died Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home.David was born January 6, 1925 in Perryopolis, PA to Daniel J and Vinona {Reese} Albright.He married Ruth Gary on February 11, 1946.He worked for American Transit Lines as a truck driver for approximately 40 years. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in...