Obituaries
Steven P. Cholley
Oct 11, 2026
Steven P. Cholley, 76, of Wooster, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
Steve was born June 1, 1950, in Wooster to Joseph Cholley and Phyllis {Greegor} Cholley Collins.
He married Tina Clason on January 16, 1978; she survives.
Steve managed Cholley Construction with his father before working as a welder for over 30 years at Wilbert and Volvo....
Joyce Neil
Oct 10, 2026
Joyce Ann Neil, 70, of Barberton, passed away October 10, 2026.
Joyce was born November 18, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio to Blair and Bonita {Straw} Mumau.
Joyce graduated from Sawyer College of Business in Cleveland with an associate’s in business and accounting. She retired from PNC after many many many years of servitude. Once she retired she enjoyed listening to her records,...
Garry Lee Carver
Oct 7, 2026
Garry Lee Carver, 75, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at his home.
Garry was born April 27, 1951 in Akron to Charles and Dorothy Carver.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam.
Garry will be deeply missed by his wife Rebecca Carver; children Denise Le Davis of South Carolina; Kerry Paulette of North Carolina; stepdaughters...
Debra Lyon
Oct 7, 2026
Debra Lyon, 59, of Wooster, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Debra was born February 13, 1967, in Wooster to Charles Grover and Andrea Faye (Laper) Lyon.
Debra shared a lifelong love with Rick, whom she met in high school. She was his “forever fiancée,” and their enduring bond held a special place in her life.
Debra found joy in life’s simple pleasures....
Bob L. Robinson
Oct 6, 2026
Robert “Bob” Lee Robinson, age 79, of Howard, OH, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at his home in Howard, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born August 9, 1947, in Mount Vernon, OH to Arlan and Viola {Carpenter} Robinson.
After graduating from Fredericktown High School, Bob joined the Army then Army reserves. He married Brenda Kay Hammons on May...
Conard Alton Mace
Oct 4, 2026
Conard Alton Mace, 89, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026.
He was born March 13, 1937 in Glenville, West Virginia to Clyde and Mary Mace.
Conard was a veteran of the United States Army.
Conard will be deeply missed by his wife Sandra Mace; children Glenn (Carla) Mace, Kris (Matthew) McGregor, Denver Mace (Deb Martin), Amanda Mace, Lee Ann (John Sr.) Brunoni, Lori...
John Edwin Kirkendall
Oct 4, 2026
John Edwin Kirkendall, 80, of Lucas, passed away October 4, 2026.
John was born March 5, 1946 in Shreve, Ohio to LeRoy Kirkendall and Sarah Thelma {Yingling} Kirkendall.
John served in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967, where he received a Purple Heart, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with a bronze star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service...
Brenda Manning
Oct 4, 2026
Brenda Manning, 80, of Guilford, passed away October 4, 2026.
She was born April 19, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia to Herbert and Juanita {Whitehurst} Wilson.
She married Royce Manning on October 17, 1964.
Brenda was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. She loved going to the beach, which held a special place in her heart as it was where she met her...
Richard Franklin Detwiler
Oct 3, 2026
Richard Franklin Detwiler, 91, passed away on October 3, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean, with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage. He is also survived by his sister Norma Jean (Donald) Allen, children Peggy (Ed) Zigler, Daniel (Mary), and Carol (Mike) Estvanic, daughters-in-law Shelly Detwiler and Sue (Chuck) Detwiler-Green along with 19 grandchildren and 43...
Ernestine "Ernie" Sue Vance
Oct 2, 2026
Ernestine “Ernie” Sue Vance, 83, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at her home with her children, in Mount Vernon. Ernestine was born June 8, 1943, in Mount Vernon, OH to Ike and Edith P. {Hall} Huffman.
Ernie worked for the Career Center as a custodian until she retired about 2004. She was well loved by the...
Richard Howard Rinard
Oct 2, 2026
Richard Howard Rinard, 78, of Marietta, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 at Waterview Point.
Richard was born February 20, 1948 in Marietta to Maurice and Ethel Rinard. He attended Ohio University and then served in the United States Army in Germany.
Richard married Kathy Gorham on November 6, 1971. He owned Rinards Hardware in Saint Marys for 20 years and was...
Larry W. Hedrick
Oct 1, 2026
Larry Will Hedrick, 86, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away after a long illness on October 1, 2026, in Mount Vernon, surrounded by loving family. Larry was born on December 23, 1939, in Newton, Kansas to A.C. and Goldie {Kerns} Hedrick. He married Nancy May Cashin on July 21, 1962.
Larry joined the Navy out of High School and served four...
John Howard Kovalik
Oct 1, 2026
John Howard Kovalik, 64, of Sullivan, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026, at UH Samaritan Medical Center, in Ashland.
John was born November 15, 1961, in Cleveland to George Kovalik and Margie {Jones} Kovalik.
John was a carpenter by trade for much of his life. John loved to ride his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He enjoyed family history, genealogy, antiques, and spending time...
Gregory Adams
Sep 29, 2026
Gregory James Adams, 70, of Wooster, passed away September 29, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Greg was born September 12, 1956, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Adam and Ellen {Yates} Adams.
He proudly served in the United States Air Force.
He married Mylene David on November 29, 2008.
Greg was an avid fisher and hunter. He was a member of the 27th Lancer Drum Corp....
Daniel Charles Tuttle
Sep 28, 2026
Daniel Charles Tuttle, 47, of Orrville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 28, 2026, at Aultman Orrville Hospital.
Dan was born November 14, 1978, in Wooster to Daniel and Deborah {Helms} Tuttle.
Dan worked at Quality Casting in Orrville as the general handyman in the core room. He enjoyed helping others; his nickname was squirrel as he would climb to the top of...
Sidney Jay Rine
Sep 27, 2026
Sidney Jay Rine, 93, of Wooster, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Wooster Community Hospital.
Sidney was born April 11, 1933, in Woodlands, West Virginia to Noah and Amanda {Gilbert} Rine.
He served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War.
He married Leah Etling on July 14, 1956. They were married 70 years.
Sidney retired from the Ford...
Lucille Lynn Thompson
Sep 26, 2026
Lucille Lynn Thompson, 82, of Ashland, passed away September 26, 2026.
Lucille was born December 21, 1943 in Oquawka, IL to Louis Milo Brown and Margaret {Brewer} Felton.
Lucille retired from Abbott Labs after over 40 years. She loved spending time with her family and friends.
Lucille will be deeply missed by her children Paul (Clara) Thompson, Allen (Jane) Thompson, Brian Thompson, Chad...
Aaron Greene
Sep 26, 2026
Aaron Greene, 52, of Willard, passed away September 26, 2026, at Samaritan Hospital in Ashland.
Aaron was born April 11, 1974, in Ashland, Ohio, to Rhoda (Shafer) Mckown.
Aaron attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and worked for Lakeside Book Company. He enjoyed all things fantasy and science fiction, especially Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Street Fighter, The Lord of the...
Roderick "Rick" James Reynolds
Sep 22, 2026
Roderick "Rick" James Reynolds, 74, of Wooster, entered eternal life on September 22, 2026.
Rick was born August 2, 1952, in Steubenville, Ohio to James Emmett and Floetta {Brown} Reynolds.
If you were lucky enough to know Rick, you were one of the lucky ones! Rick had a heart of gold and was an amazing, kind-hearted man.
He graduated from Stanton High School,...
Valerie Ann Barner
Sep 21, 2026
Valerie Ann Barner, 62, of Wooster, passed away September 21, 2026.
Valerie was born October 12, 1963 in Wooster to Bernard and Sandra {Knepper} Pohalski.
She married Bennie Barner on October 6, 1984.
Valerie worked for Milltown Family Physicians and the Cleveland Clinic for many years. She attended Wooster Bible Church. Valerie loved watching the Food Network, watching crime documentaries, and word searches....
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