Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

Richard “Dick” E. Martine, 90, of Wooster, died Friday, February 10, 2023 at Willow Brook at Delaware Run, in Delaware.

Dick was born May 30, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Oscar and Belle {Snyder} Martine.

He graduated with a Bachelors Degree of Architecture from Kent State University.

He married Helen Hodge on December 19, 1952. She died January 21,...

Feb 9, 2023

 

  Michael Joseph Riley, 66, of Columbus OH, passed away Thursday, February 9th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones in Mount Vernon OH.

Michael was born May 26th, 1956, in Columbus OH to Robert and Patricia (McEneany) Riley.

After he graduated from St Francis Desales in the top 3rd of his class, Michael worked as a machine operator at Air...

Feb 9, 2023

Bette Marie Farneth, 97, of Ashland, died Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Rose Lane Nursing Home, in Massillon, with her family by her side.

Bette was born April 12, 1925 in Brush Valley, PA to Howard and Effie {Crawford} Sprinkle.

She married Charles Ray Farneth on October 23, 1943.  He died on April 18, 2006. Bette worked for Samaritan Hospital...

Feb 9, 2023

Shirley J. Fritts, 85, of Polk, died Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born April 5, 1937 in Antioch TN to JP and Ruth {Robinson} Vernon.

She married Hugh L. Fritts on October 31. He died in 1988.

She worked as an in home health aide for many years before taking care her...

Feb 9, 2023

Frances Emaline DeLong, 81, of Wadsworth, died February 9, 2023 at Doylestown Health Care Center.

Frances was born September 8, 1941 in McCaysville, GA to Haskin and Vada {Mann} Chancey.

She married Richard DeLong on August 13, 1959. 

She worked for Fishers Big Wheel for many years in Wadsworth and several Wadsworth Lawsons locations. She attended Freshwater Community Church in...

Feb 8, 2023

Allen Ray Johnson, 85, of Vincent, died February 8th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

Allen was born on October 2nd, 1937 in Belpre, OH, and was the son of the late W. Martin and Sylvia Johnson. 

On October 2nd, 1959, he married the love of his life Dolores (Way) Johnson. The two were married for 63 wonderful years. 

Allen was...

Feb 8, 2023

 

Pam A. Blume, 68, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Pam was born November 28, 1954 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Irvin and Sharon Louise Rapp.

She graduated from Marietta Senior High School in 1973.

Pam married Gary Blume on May 12, 1974. 

She was a longtime...

Feb 7, 2023

Feb 5, 2023

Marshall L. Fitch, 95, of Ashland, passed peacefully, Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Ohio Health Mansfield, surrounded by his family.

Marshall was born January 13, 1928 in Espyville, PA to Norman and Mary Alice {Lindsey} Fitch.

He married Maxine Joan Groover on August 7, 1953. She died January 10, 2010. 

Marshall was a crane operator for Ohio Edison Electric company...

Feb 4, 2023

David (Dave) Robert Boldman, age 66, of Canal Winchester, Ohio – formerly Wooster, Ohio – passed away in the morning of February 4, 2023 at home after a four year heroic battle with cancer.

Dave was born on July 21, 1956 in Wooster, Ohio to James and Eva (Purdy) Boldman. He graduated from Smithville High School in 1974. Marrying Debra...

Feb 3, 2023

Mary A. {Druar} Kajtar, 80, of Seville, died Friday February 3, 2023 at her home.

Mary was born March 27, 1942 in Buffalo, NY to John Stephen Druar II and his wife Era Luttrell {Adcox} Druar.

She was raised in the Catholic Church along with her three siblings: Carol (Druar) Persico, John Stephen Druar III and his wife Patricia (Oshei),...

Feb 3, 2023

Phyllis J. “Sparky” Sparks, 77, of Ashland, was called home February 3, 2023 at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

Phyllis was born February 4, 1945 in Akron, OH to Forrest and Juanita Sparks.

She worked for Faultless- Abbott before retiring.  She was a life member of Amvets Post 96 of Ashland. Sparky loved playing Softball and...

Jan 31, 2023

Nancy Louise Russell, 79, of Wooster, died Tuesday January 31, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, in Cleveland.

Nancy was born April 10, 1943 in Shreve, Ohio to John and Evelyn {Kauffman} Honabarger.

She worked for Regal Ware in Wooster for 28 years and did retail sales in the Akron-Canton area. Nancy was a member of the First Baptist Church...

Jan 30, 2023

Cynthia Lynn Bishop, 64, of Wadsworth, died Monday, January 30, 2023.

Cynthia was born October 10, 1958 in Garden Grove, CA to Ross and Shelva {Smith} Thompson.

Cynthia assisted Dr. Hanna DDS for years before working for Dr. Gordon DDS and Dr. Waite DDS as a dental hygienist. Cynthia loved taking care of everyone in her life.

“She was...

Jan 29, 2023

Anna Marie Springer, 67, of Marietta, formerly of New Matamoras, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 29th, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hopsital.Anna was born July 11th, 1955 in Charelston, South Carolina to Ervin Junior and Betty Luella {Moore} Dye.Anna Graduated from Frontier High School. She was very giving and kind. She enjoyed crocheting, word searches, spending time with and talking to...

Jan 29, 2023

Margaret Geneva “Maggie” Deringer, 72, of Fredericksburg, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the Wooster Community Hospital.

She was born April 9, 1950, in Barnesville, Ohio to Newell A. and Georgia A. {Harper} Moore. Maggie graduated from Wooster High School in 1968.

She was a welder for Orrville Products, and an assembler at Volvo White for many years.  She...

Jan 29, 2023

Anna Lee Henthorn, 92, of Wadsworth, died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at The Inn at Coalridge.

Anna was born February 9, 1930 Wayne WV to Virgil and Sadie {Romans} Banfield.

She married Clarence E. Henthorn on October 16, 1948.  He died November 20, 2013.

Anna worked at Magnolia Care Center before retiring.  She was a member of Radant Life Church...

Jan 28, 2023

 

 

Walter Earl Gasser, 89, of Millersburg, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Majora Lane Nursing Home in Millersburg.

Jan 28, 2023

James Allen “Jim” Benson, 75, of Ashland, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Good Shepherd, in Ashland.

Jim was born June 25, 1947, in Atlanta, GA to J.T. and Evelyn Eloise {Gibson} Benson.

He married Rosalie {Stepp} Kiplinger on August 14, 1993.   

Jim worked at K-Mart in South Carolina for 25 and for Landoll in Ohio for 3 years...

Jan 28, 2023

Iris D. Kestner, 84, of Wadsworth, OH, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 after a brief illness.

Iris was born on October 19, 1938 in Wooster, OH to Ceron G. and Edna Mae (Daugherty) Faught.  She was a 1956 Shreve High School Graduate.

A lifelong Ohio native, Iris was well-loved by those who came to know her, either at Sears...