Obituaries IN OHIO

Nov 27, 2025

Kenneth Harry Packard, 81, of Ashland, Ohio, passed peacefully into the presence of his Heavenly Father on November 27, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Ken was born in Burbank, Ohio, on October 20, 1944, to Harry and Hilda (Bloch) Packard. He attended Burbank Elementary School and graduated from Norwayne High School in 1962. During his high school years, he earned national...

Nov 26, 2025

Craig "Hank" Shaver, 74, of Creston and formerly of the Parkersburg, WV area, died Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

He was born on Jan. 14, 1951 to Peck and Ruth Shaver of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Craig was an Army veteran who enjoyed gardening and spending time being a Boy Scouts Leader.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Serita, his parents,...

Nov 23, 2025

Eileen Mae Davis Rook, 92, of Creston, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at West View Healthy Living in Wooster after a period of declining health.

Eileen was born in Wooster on Oct. 13, 1933, to Albert and Ethel (Bahl) Wyss and graduated from Wooster High School in 1951. On April 18, 1953, she married William Davis, Jr. and he...

Nov 23, 2025

Beatrice Johnson, 87, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at her home.

Bea was born on Sept. 16, 1938, in Wayne, WV to Elmer and Rachel (Hager) Watts and married Donald W. Johnson on Nov. 6, 1954. Don preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 2014, and they are together again. Always a caregiver, Bea had done...

Nov 20, 2025

Charles Leo Whitworth, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home at Danbury of Millersburg.

Leo was born on April 9, 1939, in Cleveland to Charles Leo and Dolores Garnett (Walker) Whitworth and was a graduate of Jeromesville High School. While in high school, he played the saxophone and was a first-place winner at a State...

Nov 18, 2025

Richard Bronson House Jr., 68, of Spencer, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Medina Community Hospital after an extended illness.

Rich was born on July 18, 1957, to Richard Sr. and Ruth (Holshue) House. He served in the United States Navy from 1975-1977 and after leaving the military became a tool and die machinist. On May 11, 2017, Rich...

Nov 16, 2025

Robert H. Cool, 78, of Creston, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Autumnwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rittman after a lengthy illness.

Bob was born. On Dec. 2, 1946, in Webster Springs, WV to Foster and Lydia (Brooks) Cool. He worked at Permold in Medina and also at 84 Lumber in Seville and was a member of Creston...

Nov 15, 2025

Leland Glen Hantzsche, 74, of Fredericksburg, passed away on November 15, 2025.

Born on August 1, 1951, in Wadsworth OH, he lived a steady and meaningful life. He will be remembered by his family for the role he held in their lives and for the memories they will carry forward. He was an active member of his church and his presence...

Nov 12, 2025

Carol Fronk, 87, was born on August 1, 1938, in Westover, PA, and spent most of her life in the Barberton, Ohio area. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on November 12, 2025.

Carol was a kind, gentle, and deeply loving woman whose greatest joy in life was caring for the people she cherished. She was...

Nov 12, 2025

Jubal Rudy Lewis Boisse, age 15, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, after an accident while helping a friend.

Jubal was born in Torrington, WY on Feb. 24, 2010, and was the son of Shawn l Michael and Randi Lynn (Albiston) Boisse. The Boisse family moved to the West Salem area in October 2022 and are member of the In...

Nov 10, 2025

Steven Linton Numbers, 72, of Brunswick Hills and formerly of Creston, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Chapel Hill, NC.

Steve was born in Lodi, Ohio on Aug. 10, 1953, to Linton L. and Margaret A. (Sykes) Numbers and was a 1971 graduate of Norwayne High School. He earned a degree in Turfgrass Management from Penn State and...

Nov 3, 2025

Beulah “Birdie” Metheney, 93, of Creston, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, after a brief illness.

Birdie was born on Sept. 28, 1932, in Chloe, WV to Rentis and Effie (Shaffer) Jarvis and attended Grantsville High School. On Nov. 15, 1952, she married Dewey Daris Metheney and Dewey preceded her in...

Nov 1, 2025

Richard Lee Isaac, 75, of Rittman, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at AlterCare of Wadsworth after a lengthy illness.

Richard was born on March 27, 1950, in Louisa, KY to Sam and Clara (Webb) Isaac and graduated from Fort Gay High School. On Sept. 23, 1983, he married Donna Faye Moore, and she survives. Richard retired from the Packaging...

Oct 28, 2025

Lesa Robinson, 57, of Creston, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.

Lesa was born on Oct. 3, 1968, in Barberton to Ray “Bobby” and Rita (Damron) Adkins and graduated from Millard High School in Pikeville, KY. On Feb 4, 1989 she married James Robert Robinson and James preceded her in death on June 18, 2023. Lesa...

Oct 26, 2025

Larry Leroy Weese, 71, of Orrville, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Sycamore Run Nursing Home in Millersburg after a lengthy illness.

Larry was born on Dec. 21, 1953, in Wooster to Roy D. and Norma (Patterson) Weese and was a 1972 graduate of Wooster High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1977 – 1980 having been...

Oct 26, 2025

Ruth Ellen King, 73, of Wadsworth, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Summa Barberton Hospital after a period of declining health.

Ruth was born on February 15, 1952, in Parkersburg, West Virginia to William Alonzo and Regina Mae (Woodring) Lemon. Ruth had worked for Wadsworth Rittman hospital for 22 years as a housekeeper before retiring in 2010. In her...

Oct 25, 2025

Harrold Dean Miller, 69, of Moreland, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Harrold was born in Wooster on Nov. 18, 1955 to William W. and Mildred L. (Reidenbach) Miller and was a 1975 graduate of Triway High School. He retired from Wooster Brush having previously worked at Rexroth in Wooster and was a member of Moreland United...

Oct 22, 2025

Loretta Jane Marty, 90, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster after a brief illness.

Loretta was born near Creston on Sept. 2, 1935, to Jacob and Hilda (Veney) Yoder and was a 1953 graduate of Creston High School.  On Oct. 9, 1954, she married Robert Leroy Marty...

Oct 20, 2025

Emma E. Williams, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.

Emma was born on April 5, 1930, in Columbus, OH to Everett and Cleo (Stertzer) Gallagher.  A wonderful mother who raised 10 children, she also worked and retired from Engineer Rubber after 21 years of service.  Emma enjoyed spending time outdoors,...

Oct 18, 2025

Dennis Eugene Blacklock, Sr., 77, of Creston, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Denny was born on March 2, 1948, in Akron to Robert and Susan (Yates) Blacklock and was a 1967 graduate of Kenmore High School.  He enlisted shortly after in the U.S. Air Force on Aug. 31,...