All Obituaries

Donna Belle Summers, 91, of Fredericksburg passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at Sycamore Run Nursing Home in Millersburg after a three month illness. Donna was born Sept. 8, 1928 in Clay County, WV to the late Dewey and Chessie (Dawson) Walker.  She married C. Rader Summers on Nov. 23, 1948 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 25, 2012. She retired from MetaFab in 1999 and had made her home in Fredericksburg since 1948.  Donna was a member of the Fredericksburg Church of Christ...

  Donna June Sprunger, 87, of Seville, entered the Church Triumphant Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Her children were by her side. Donna was born June 17, 1932 at Friendsville (Westfield Township), to the late Paul and Dorothy (Acker) Handshue.  The family moved to Wadsworth where Donna graduated high school in 1950.  On April 18, 1953 she married Delbert “Bernie” Sprunger, and they shared their deep love for 55 years.  Donna worked at Ohio Farmers Insurance Co.,...

Dixie Lee Huffman, 73, of Creston, lost her battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at home with Dale at her side. Dixie was born Jan. 5, 1947 in Zanesville and was the daughter of Elmer and Eva (Barnhart) McFarland.  For the past 31 years she worked at the Medina County Clerk of Courts where she enjoyed her co-workers.  On Sept. 27, 2001 she married Dale Huffman and together they made their home in Creston where they were members of Canaan Lutheran Church. ...

V. Kathleen Sohar, 80, of Creston, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a brief illness. She was born June 30, 1939 in Braxton County, WV and given the name Venia Kathleen. She retired from the Truck Stops of America in Seville and then worked at Pike Station Inn in Creston until she was nearly 80 years old.  She was a member of Rittman Moose Lodge and the Wadsworth Eagles and had been on a woman’s bowling league at Creston. ...

Drexel E. Hess, 92, of Big Prairie and formerly of Burbank, died Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg. Drexel was born March 17, 1928 at Cherry Ridge in Meigs County to the late Omer and Dorothy (Randolph) Hess and married the former Lucille A. Cochrell on March 15, 1948.  Lucille preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 2015.  He had worked at Morton Salt in Rittman prior to working at WG Dairy Supply in Creston where he worked on bulk dairy equipment.  After...

Ryan Matthew Corp, 51, of Fairlawn, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Ryan was born Sept. 28, 1968 and was the son of Ray and Linda (Fulton) Corp.  Raised in Seville, he graduated from Cloverleaf High School in 1986. Since 2003 he worked as a chef at the Brew Kettle in Strongsville and had previously worked at Hammond’s Corners in Bath.  Ryan bowled at Medina Lanes on the Saturday Night Leftovers League, golfed for over 30 years on his Monday Morning...

  Joseph Edward Widmer, 89, of Sterling passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, March 21, 2020 after year of declining health. Joe was born July 2, 1930 near Sterling to the late John and Mary (Riggenbach) Widmer and married the former Marlene Roth on April 24, 1954.  For 66 years they shared true love and adoration for each other.  Joe’s passion was farming which he fulfilled all of his life.  After retiring from farming in 1997 he worked...

  Connie Mae Kurjian, 75, of Seville, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Medina Hospital after a time of failing health. Connie was born Jan. 6, 1945 in Wadsworth to the late Sidney and Hazel (Luedy) Meager and was a 1963 graduate of Cloverleaf High School.  On Aug. 27, 1966 she married Jerry Kurjian and he survives.  Connie enjoyed watching cooking show, mysteries, and eagles.  An avid reader and sports fan, her favorite teams were the Pittsburgh Steelers and...

  Barbara E. Riding, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 surrounded by her children at Shady Lawn Nursing Home in Dalton. Barb was born Dec. 25, 1956 in Wadsworth to the late Charley and Hester (Hale) Casteele and was a graduate of Wadsworth High School.  She had worked at the Mill Restaurant at Buehler’s in Wadsworth having previously worked at Nabisco Brands and Rizzi’s in Wadsworth.  Barb loved her family and enjoyed spending time with...

  Elmer "Bo" Copley 56, of Wooster, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital. Bo was born on August 8, 1963 in Williamson, WV to Elmer and Betty (Pertee) Copley.  Bo swam in the Special Olympics, and enjoyed watching classic TV shows, the Oldies and dancing.  Bo is survived by his sister, Carol (Don) Fisher of Wooster; sister-in-law, Melissa Copley of Kentucky; nieces, Andrea (John Guscott) Fisher of Lakewood, OH...