Obituaries

Jul 15, 2026

Jul 14, 2026

Cletus Lee Alberts, 90, of Wooster, OH peacefully stepped out of this world on July 14th, surrounded by family and many loving caring caregivers.

He was best known for his quiet kindness and his ornery smile.

He spent many happy hours in his woodworking shop, watching his favorite sports teams, or in his chair thinking.

Our family will always fondly remember his steadfast...

Jul 14, 2026

Patricia Ann Langsdorf of New Matamoras, Ohio passed on July 14th, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 3, 1938 in St. Mary’s, WV to Ruth V. Boley Lamp and Brady P. Boley. 

She was employed for several years at the Colin Anderson Center in St. Marys. She was a member of the New Matamoras Church of Christ. 

She...

Jul 13, 2026

Vernon Lee Kriner Sr., 83, of Wooster, passed away Monday July 13, 2026, at Akron General Hospital.

Vernon was born August 1, 1942, in Wooster, Ohio to Paul and Leota {Brubaker} Kriner.

Vernon proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He worked 37 years at Bosch as a machinist. Vernon was very active in Smithville First Church of God for many...

Jul 13, 2026

Barbara Lynn Gottschling, 70, of Howard, OH, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at OSU Wexner Center, in Columbus, OH.

Barbara was born November 1, 1955, in Elyria, OH to Warren Eugene and Evelyn Kathryn {Jabbusch} Hollis. Barbara graduated from Elyria High School in 1973 and then attended Cosmetology school.  She married Steve Gottschling on August 27, 1977. She worked in...

Jul 13, 2026

Joyce Eileen Rutkin, 83, of Baltic, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Oak Pointe Care Center.

Eileen was born July 18, 1942, in Graysville, Pennsylvania to E. B. and Mary Elizabeth {Sanders} Burns.

She married Jerry Rutkin; he precedes her in death.

Eileen loved Bingo, working puzzles, and eating chocolate. She was known for writing cards with Bible verses for birthdays, anniversaries,...

Jul 12, 2026

Rev. Elizabeth “Betty” Ellen Copus, 81, of Wooster, passed away July 12, 2026.

Betty was born January 23, 1945 in Wooster to Samuel Dewey and Bertha Mae {Bruce} McAfee.

She married John William Copus Jr. on August 8, 1965, they were married 60 years.

Betty worked for Wooster Glass, and after that worked with her Husband John at Sta-Co Manufacturing Inc. Co-pastoring with...

Jul 12, 2026

Glen Walter Price, 58, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at home surrounded by his family, in Mount Vernon. Glen was born January 29, 1968 in Mount Vernon, OH to Charles A. and Ella Jean {Shaffernocker (Bowles)} Price.

Glen graduated from Mount Vernon High School, with his last two years in telecommunications at the career center. He...

Jul 11, 2026

Richard Lewis Price Jr., 66, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Ohio State University Hospital, in Columbus, OH.

Rich was born October 31, 1959 in Columbus, OH to Richard Lewis and Mina Elizabeth {Cade} Price Sr.  He was an excellent electrician by training, trade and way of life. He lived and breathed the work. He was...

Jul 8, 2026

Dell Pfalzgraf, 93, of Wooster, passed away July 8, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.

Dell was born December 12, 1932, in Rosedale, West Virginia to the late George Everett and Dallie Elizabeth (Moyers) Hawkins. She graduated from Weston High School in 1951.

She married John “Bill” William Pfalzgraf on February 7, 1953; he passed away in 1984.

Having been her brother Earl Hawkins’...

Jul 8, 2026

A. Ronald Schafer, 94, of Wooster, passed away July 8, 2026. Ron was born February 9, 1932 in Wooster to Albert and Belle {Girard} Schafer.

Following his High School graduation in 1951 he enlisted with the United States Army and Served in combat during the Korean War from January 1952 to December 1953. He married Ellyn Griffin on November 16, 1963....

Jul 5, 2026

Steven D. Miller Jr., 38, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Sunday July 5, 2026 in Fredericktown.  Steven was born October 8, 1987 in Phoenix, AZ to Steven Dean and Connie {DeVore} Miller. He graduated from East Knox in 2004.

Steve was a handyman able to fix about anything. MacGyver Steve! Like the time a wire hanger fixed his sister’s muffler....

Jul 2, 2026

Rebecca Lillie Bursley, 84, of Ashland, passed away July 2, 2026 at her home, in Ashland.

Rebecca was born October 12, 1941 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky to William Floyd Sr. and Martha {Honaker} Stepp.

She married William Bursley on July 25, 1992.

Rebecca enjoyed cooking and reading.

Rebecca will be deeply missed by her husband William Bursley; children Michael (Lori) Schoenian, Cindy (Henry) Jennings, Jeff...

Jul 1, 2026

Jean Ann Savoia, 72, of Newalla, OK, passed away July 1, 2026. Jean was born December 29, 1953 in Columbus, OH to Santiago and Martha Jane {Kline} Casias.

She married Mark C. Savoia on October 23rd, 1981. Mark met her because she worked with his mom in her dad’s business. He saw her in the parking lot and she saw him...

Jun 23, 2026

Marilyn Sue Phillips, 78, of Zanesville, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Altercare of Zanesville.

Marilyn was born August 22, 1947, in Ashland, Ohio to Willard and Margaret {Stone} Leisure.

She married Averal G. Phillips on August 8, 2010; he passed in 2021.

Marilyn was an avid learner who held many degrees her most sacred was her degree in Evangelism. Marilyn was...

Jun 23, 2026

Russell Allen Clapper, 63, of Marion, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in his sleep at home, in Marion. Russell was born April 27, 1963 in Columbus, OH to Terry and Erma {Baldwin} Clapper.

He graduated High School from Mount Vernon and later married Lori Gantz on May 29th, 1999.  He enjoyed camping, drawing and cheering OSU Football. He liked...

Jun 22, 2026

Rose Kathryn Allen, 99, of Cleveland, OH, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at Country Court Nursing Home, in Mount Vernon. Rose was born December 31, 1926 in Cleveland, OH. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

When tomorrow starts without me, 

And I’m not here to see,  

If the sun should rise and find your eyes 

All filled with...

Jun 18, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Taylor, 93, of Creston, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at West View Healthy Living.

Mary was born August 15, 1932, in Duck, West Virginia to Samuel Vinyard and Dorothy Virginia {Lyons} Metheney.

She married Clifton Owens Taylor on September 3, 1955.

Mary worked for Richey Industries in Medina for many years before retiring there. Mary was a wonderful wife, mother,...

Jun 16, 2026

Brian Tucker “Tuck”, 69, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at his home. He was born November 7, 1956 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Carl and Leilia (Stutler) Tucker.

Brian was a 1975 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. He married Sherri Hughes on July 16, 2007.

Brian retired from Momentive Performance Materials, Friendly, WV in 2011 and was a member of...

Jun 16, 2026

Nellie Mae Parent, 90, of Marietta, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026 peacefully at home with her family by her side, in Marietta. Nellie was born September 30, 1935 in Marietta, Ohio to Archie and Mabel {O’Neal} Johnson. She was a 1953 graduate of Marietta High School. She married Leon R. Parent on July 5, 1958. Nellie worked and retired from...