Obituaries

Russell James Taylor Sr.

Russell James Taylor Sr.

Sep 28, 2025

Russell James Taylor Sr., 81, of Wooster, passed away September 28, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.

Russell was born August 25, 1944 in Massillon, Ohio to Clarence and Nellie Irene {James} Taylor.

Russell was a Truck Driver for many years. He loved fishing, working on cars and spending time with his family.

Russell will be deeply missed by his children Judy...

Pamela Lynn Hartman

Pamela Lynn Hartman

Sep 28, 2025

Pamela Lynn Hartman, 60, of Rittman, passed away September 28, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.

Pam was born November 13, 1964 in Wadsworth, Ohio to John and Helen {Green} Hartman.

She graduated from Rittman High School.

Pam worked for Imperial Plastics in Rittman for many years.

Pam will be deeply missed by her brothers Robert (Lisa) Hartman and Dan (Susan) Hartman; niece...

Sharon Elizabeth Brinkman

Sharon Elizabeth Brinkman

Sep 26, 2025

Sharon Elizabeth Brinkman

Born July 1st, 1959

Died September 26th, 2025

Sharon Elizabeth (Cook) Brinkman, age 66, of Mount Vernon (previously of Carol Stream, IL), died Friday evening, September 26, 2025, at The Ohio State University East Hospital with her son and daughter-in-law at her side, praying with her, and holding her hand. Thankfully, she received the Last Rites of the Church the...

Billie Jean Fetterhoff

Billie Jean Fetterhoff

Sep 21, 2025

Billie Jean Fetterhoff, 96, of Warsaw, Indiana, met the Lord with grateful and open arms on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Born on January 8, 1929, in Meridian Mississippi to Thomas and Ina Hardy, Billie graduated from Bob Jones University and, in 1952, married the love of her life, Dean Fetterhoff. Dean and Billie shared a life of service to the...

Jessica Lynn Roe

Jessica Lynn Roe

Sep 21, 2025

Jessica Lynn Roe, 48, of Wooster, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at The Avenue in Wooster.

Jessica was born July 28, 1977 in Wooster to Bill and Mary {Chandler} Roe. She graduated from Wooster High School in 1995. She had been married to Douglas Smith and Jaime Graser.

Jessica graduated from Wooster Beauty School and was a cosmetologist for several area...

Denise Lynn Schlund

Denise Lynn Schlund

Sep 20, 2025

Denise Lynn Schlund, 58, of Orrville, passed away September 20, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland.

Denise was born September 8, 1967 in Orrville, Ohio to Dall Cottrell and Kathryn {Dumire} Beck.

Denise worked at Aultman Orrville Hospital. She loved taking care of her cats, spending time with her grandkids and watching the cooking channel.

Denise will be deeply missed by...

Daniel T Kehoe

Daniel T Kehoe

Sep 20, 2025

Daniel T. Kehoe, 69, of Wooster, OH, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Lifecare Hospice, in Wooster.

Danny was born June 4, 1956, in Cleveland, OH, to Carol Ann Kehoe. Daniel went into the Army at 18 years old and was in Greece for much of his service.

Danny will be deeply missed by his brother Ricky Minyard; sisters Debbie (Taylor)...

Seth Jacob Christian

Seth Jacob Christian

Sep 20, 2025

Seth Jacob Christian, 44, of Wooster, passed away September 20, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.

Seth was born August 22, 1981 in Elyria, Ohio to Dan and Angela {Cagle} Christian.

He married Racheal Stimmell on April 19, 2025.

Seth was an LPN at Danbury Senior Living in Wooster. He loved golfing and watching football. Seth spent lots of time with family...

Colton Reynolds

Colton Reynolds

Sep 19, 2025

Colton Michael Reynolds, 13, of Apple Creek, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at his home.

Colton was born February 10, 2012, in Wooster to Mark R. Reynolds of Creston and Cami {Huff} Reynolds of Apple Creek.

Colton enjoyed spending time with his brother Easton. He loved watching Bubble Guppies and listening to music, especially worship music. Colton loved spending time with...

Linda Jeannene Smith

Linda Jeannene Smith

Sep 18, 2025

Linda Jeannene Board Smith, 89, formerly of Marietta, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Jeannene was born on May 5, 1936, in Palestine, West Virginia, along with her identical twin sister, Cinda Jeannette Board Crede. They were born to the late Robert Ernest and Elodene Board.

Jeannene was a high school cheerleader at...

Frederick Ray Marple

Frederick Ray Marple

Sep 14, 2025

Frederick Ray Marple, of Cabot, Arkansas (formerly of Heath, Ohio), passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sherwood, Arkansas, at the age of 78.

Fred was born in Newark, Ohio, on June 27, 1947, to Patricia Ruth Marple and Charles Robert Marple. He graduated from Heath High School in 1965 and went on to work at...

Alvin Robert Brown

Alvin Robert Brown

Sep 13, 2025

Alvin Robert Brown, 83, of Ashland, passed away on September 13, 2025 at Gentiva Hospice, in Ashland, Ohio.

Alvin was born June 21, 1942 in Oquawka, IL to Louis Milo and Margaret {Brewer} Brown.

He married Betty Dillon on March 9, 1964. She passed away on October 3, 2005.

Alvin first worked on the Railroad and for a Construction crew before opening his...

Kim Renee Abbott

Kim Renee Abbott

Sep 13, 2025

Kim Renee Abbott, 58, of Wooster, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Wayne County Care Center.

She was born June 4, 1967, in Wooster, Ohio to Curt Abbott and Deborah {Phillabaum} Simmons.

Kim worked at the Nick Amster Workshop for over 27 years and enjoyed participating in the Ida Sue School Special Olympics. In the Special Olympics she participated in the...

James F. Beaver

James F. Beaver

Sep 9, 2025

James F. Beaver, 88, formerly of Devola, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

Jim was born March 3, 1937, in Marietta, OH to James Andrew and Stella Louise Burns Beaver.

He was a 1955 graduate of Marietta High School.

Jim was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly serving on the USS Canberra.

He married Norma Lee Riffle...

Wade Allen Miller

Wade Allen Miller

Sep 9, 2025

Wade Allen Miller, 59, of Wooster, passed away September 9, 2025 at the Econo Lodge, in Wooster.

Wade was born January 14, 1966 in Orrville to Glenn Miller and Anna {Boggs} Lehman.

Wade was a welder for 15 years. He enjoyed watching Nascar.

Wade will be deeply missed by his children Bobbi (Josh) Miller, Ryan (Courtney) Miller; granddaughter Ameerah Gray; and brother C....

Dianne Bertine Buchholz

Dianne Bertine Buchholz

Sep 8, 2025

Dianne Bertine (Steile) Buchholz, 82, of Howard, OH, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at home in Howard.

Dianne was born on April 28, 1943, in Bagley, Minnesota, to Harold and Ragna (Qually) Steile, along with her twin sister, Darlene. She grew up on the family farm in Gully, MN, with her parents, sister, and two...

Frank McAuley

Frank McAuley

Sep 8, 2025

Frank McAuley Jr., 91, of Marietta, passed away September 8, 2025 at his residence.

Frank was born July 22, 1934 in Caldwell, Ohio to Frank Sr. and Angie {Carter} McAuley.

He proudly served in the U.S. National Guard

He married Carol Rohrbough on March 25, 1972.

Frank was an Iron and Structural Steel worker for many years before his retirement. Most recently he was...

Sharon Pingley

Sharon Pingley

Sep 8, 2025

Sharon Jean Pingley, 77, of Williamstown, WV, passed away September 8, 2025 at her residence, after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Sharon was born July 4, 1948 in Webster Springs, WV to Franklin and Freda Loane.

She married James “Jim” Pingley on October 5, 1980. Together they would have celebrated 45 years of marriage this year.

Sharon was self employed...

Edward Leo McQuillan

Edward Leo McQuillan

Sep 5, 2025

Edward Leo McQuillan, 64, formerly of Struthers, Ohio, passed away after a long illness on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Heather Knoll Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Tallmadge, Ohio.

Edward was born on September 14, 1960, in Youngstown, Ohio to Lawrence and Gertrude {McGraw} McQuillan. He graduated from Cardinal Mooney in 1979 and graduated from Youngstown State University with an Associate’s degree...

David Mossor

David Mossor

Sep 5, 2025

David Sydney Mossor, 87, of Marietta, passed away September 5, 2025 at Shrivers Hospice, in Marietta.

David was born April 29, 1938 in Pennsboro, WV to Darask Mossor and Mable {Nutter} Mossor.

David served in the United States Air Force.

He married Dorothy Becker on December 15, 1990.

David was a truck driver for 40 years. He loved walking, his cats, gossiping with his...