Gail Amstutz
Dec 7, 2025
Gail Irene Amstutz, beloved wife and mother, age 74, died peacefully at her home at Brookdale Senior Living in Wooster on Sunday, December 7, 2025, with her loving husband and family by her side after fighting a valiant, year-long battle against brain cancer.
Born on October 11, 1951, in Wooster, Ohio to William (Bill) and Ethel Imhoff Morris, Gail was raised...
Vickie Elizabeth Johnson
Dec 5, 2025
Vickie Elizabeth Johnson, 77, of Wooster, died December 5, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.
Vickie was born April 5, 1948 in Peru, Indiana. Vickie was the daughter of the late Ellis family and grew up with a strong sense of independence, with an indomitable spirit that she carried throughout her life. In May of 1980, she married the love...
Virginia Jo Baus
Dec 5, 2025
Virginia Jo Baus, 73, of Wooster, passed away December 5, 2025 at her home.
Virginia was born November 7, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA to Jim and Ruth {Ressler} Hamilton.
She married James Baus on October 20, 1987, in Kauai.
Virginia was a family member of North Wooster Baptist Church. She loved mission work and crafts with the church women.
Virginia will be deeply...
Lynda Lucille Meyer
Dec 5, 2025
Lynda Lucille Meyer, 80, of Wooster, passed away December 5, 2025 at Wooster Community Hospital with her family by her side and Amazing Grace playing on the radio.
Lynda was born August 19, 1945 in Wooster, Ohio to Darl and Medrith {Mann} Walton.
She married Ralph Meyer on May 30, 1964, he passed away in 2013.
Lynda drove school bus for Wooster City...
Brenda Courson
Dec 4, 2025
Brenda Kay Kinney Courson, 84, of Wooster, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster with her family by her side.
She was born January 15, 1941 in Ashland to Leon and Dortha {Graybill} Fockler.
She graduated from Ashland High School and married Mike Kinney. She then married William J. Courson.
Brenda dedicated 18 years to the Wooster Area...
Nolan Scott Kimble
Dec 3, 2025
Nolan Scott Kimble, 62, of Creston, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 3, 2025, after a recent cancer diagnosis.
Nolan was born March 3, 1963, in Lodi, Ohio, to Verne and Marjorie Kimble (Garner). He graduated from Norwayne High School in 1982.
Nolan had worked in the Construction industry for many years, and also in Manufacturing. He enjoyed spending...
Nancy Jean Berkey
Dec 2, 2025
Nancy Jean Berkey, 78, of Rittman, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Summa Barberton Hospital.
Nancy was born July 17, 1947, in Wadsworth, Ohio to Andrew D. and Mary Jane {Flath} Berkey.
Nancy retired from Rubbermaid. She was a lifetime member at the Rittman Moose Lodge 860, a member of the Wadsworth Eagles Aerie 2117, and the Marshallville American Legion Post...
Betty Jane Yerkie
Nov 25, 2025
Betty Jane Yerkie, age 104, of Seville, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic – Medina Hospital.
Betty was born February 20, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan to Ray John and Cassie {Gagnier} Wolfslayer.
She married Lloyd John Yerkie on March 9, 1946. He passed away on July 13, 2023.
Betty was a homemaker raising her 3 children. She taught many children...
Betty Jo Turner (Edwards)
Nov 24, 2025
Betty Jo decided on the morning of November 24, 2025, that she would rather spend the holidays in Heaven with her Lord and Savior. As heartbroken as we are, we rejoice for her.
Betty was a devoted wife, mother, and Christian. Reading her Bible and praying for her family daily. Her family was her everything. She also attended Trinity Evangelical Free...
Linda Boley
Nov 24, 2025
Linda K. Boley,74, of Wooster, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.
Linda was born October 2, 1951, in Fairmont, West Virginia to Arlie Kenneth and Loriane {Bolner} Myers.
She married Richard Boley on April 3, 1971, he passed away in 2021.
Linda was a homemaker and was a member of the West Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed...
Nancy Lowery
Nov 24, 2025
Nancy Johanna Lowery, 87, of Wooster, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at Danbury of Millersburg.
Nancy was born April 28, 1938 in Fostoria, Ohio to Hobart and Frances (Fry) Witmore.
She married Roy Lowery on February 2, 1957, he passed in 2011.
Nancy loved to garden and cook, she was a member of the Red Hat Ladies. She loved travelling with her...
Martha Lawayne Habig
Nov 22, 2025
Martha Lawayne Habig, 93, of Rittman, passed away November 22, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Martha was born September 16, 1932 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Wilburt Orrville Hawkins and Orie {Eddy} Hawkins.
She married Bernard James Habig, he passed in 2012.
Martha worked for BF Goodrich as an executive secretary for over 22 years. She attended the Medina Community...
Ruby Marilyn Waltz
Nov 22, 2025
Ruby Marilyn Waltz, 82, of Wadsworth, passed away November 22, 2025 at Doylestown Heath Care.
Ruby was born December 23, 1942 in West Virginia to Willard and Snowie Patterson.
She married Harold Glenn Waltz on July 30, 1969.
Ruby was a home health aid for over 10 years. She attended Ridgewood Baptist Church. Ruby enjoyed gardening, traveling, raising dogs, and crafting.
Ruby will be...
Hazel Starr
Nov 20, 2025
Hazel Grace Starr, 92, of Wooster, passed away November 20, 2025 at Sycamore Run Nursing Home in Millersburg.
Hazel was born May 7, 1933 in Akron to H. Wayne and Grace M. (Adamson) Allman. She married Donald Starr on May 25, 1979, he passed away May 7, 2022.
Hazel was a Registered Nurse for Hocking County Community Hospital for eight years. She...
Carolyn Sue Hurst
Nov 20, 2025
Carolyn Sue Hurst (McBride), 77 of Marietta passed on to be with the lord on November 20, 2025.
Carolyn was born on May 21, 1948 to the late Carl & Laura (Yerian) McBride. Carolyn was an alumnus of Marietta High School and a 1968 graduate of Valley Beauty School. She married Clifford L. Hurst Jr. on October 23, 1971 and together...
Sharon L Swartzentruber
Nov 20, 2025
Sharon Swartzentruber, 80, of Wooster, passed away November 20, 2025, at Doylestown Health Care Center.
Sharon was born December 25, 1944, in Orlando, Florida to Archie Leonard and Mildred Annebelle {Owens} Walker.
She graduated from Norwayne High School in 1964. She married Glen Swartzentruber on January 15, 1965. He passed away in 2017.
She worked at Smithville Western Care Center for many years....
Robert Vernon Phillabaum
Nov 20, 2025
Robert “Doby” Vernon Phillabaum, 84, of Wooster, passed away November 20, 2025 at his home.
Doby was born October 24, 1941 in Coshocton, Ohio to Francis and Grace {Fortune} Phillabaum.
Doby worked for Frito-Lay for over 36 years. He loved telling stories and jokes.
Robert will be deeply missed by the Connocks, and his buddy for the last 11 years Aubrey Howard.
Doby was...
Gregory Lynn Thompson
Nov 19, 2025
Gregory Lynn Thompson, 73, of Marietta, joined his Lord and Savior Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Greg was born June 18, 1952 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Glen and Mildred {Martin} Thompson.
He was 1971 graduate of Carthage-Troy High School. Greg served in the United States Army National Guard and was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
He married Diane Nicholson...
Frederick Rollin Kendall
Nov 19, 2025
Frederick Rollin Kendall, 82, of Perrysville, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home.
Rollin was born March 1, 1943 in Wooster, Ohio to Frederick and Mary {Billman} Kendall.
He married Wanda Lee Fleming on April 24, 1965.
Rollin worked for Rosemount Analytical as a lab tech and machinist for over 30 years. He was a member of the Church of the...
Cheryl "Sherry" Ann Davis
Nov 18, 2025
Cheryl “Sherry” Ann Davis, 71, of Centerburg, OH, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at her home in Centerburg. Sherry was born October 15, 1954 at Lockbourne AFB in Columbus, OH to Carey Lawrence Davis and Dixie Louise {Wolf} Turner.
She worked at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center for decades until she retired. She poured her life into these adults who...