All Obituaries

Richard A. "Dick" Hartzler, 68, of Creston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at University Hospital in Cleveland after a brief illness. Richard was born Oct. 13, 1951 in Wadsworth and was the son of the late Ernest and Pauline (Winkler) Hartzler.  He was a 1970 graduate of Norwayne High School and on June 12, 1972 married the former Karen Miller who survives.  Richard was employed at Burkey Excavating where he drove truck and formed special...

Richard “Dick” Johnson, former draftsman, fishing lodge owner and the self-proclaimed “Best Grandpa Ever,” died January 19, 2020, after an extended illness. He was 84. Dick (aka “Hardly Able”) was unforgettable for his humor, sense of adventure and ability to persevere. From DJing to elderberry wrangling to leading his pack of grandchildren on a grand fishing expedition, Dick was always ready to kid around with those he loved. The pillar of his life was...

  Howard Daniel Graber, 88, of Wooster, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 after a period of declining health. Howard was born Aug. 2, 1931 in Creston to the late Harvey D. and Sylvia (Krabill) Graber and was a 1949 graduate of Creston High School.  On Oct. 22, 1960 he married the former Kathleen Kaufman and she survives.  Howard had been a farmer all of his life and was a member of Chippewa Church of the Brethren.  He had bowled for many years,...

  Pam Hostetler, 71, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare after a brief illness. Nola Pam Hostetler was born June 18, 1948 in Wooster to the late Loren F. and Pauline (Monaghan) McKee and was a 1966 graduate of Waynedale High School.  She had worked at Rubbermaid, Inc., had been a teacher at the Brown Amish School, had transported Amish and worked as the grill cook at the Apple Creek Legion where she was a member of the...

  Glenda Kay Masters, 76, of Sterling, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a brief illness. Kay was born July 10, 1943 in Wooster to the late Glenn and Erma (Grable) Hodgen and married Howard R. Masters on April 18, 1959.  She had been a school bus driver for Smithville Schools and retired from the College of Wooster.  Kay was a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church in Norton and was a faithful servant...

Lawrence Allan Grannis, Retired Colonel, United States Air Force, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, VA after a brief illness with cancer. Larry was born Dec. 13, 1947 in Scranton, PA to the late George E. Sr. and Rose (Mackron) Grannis.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in applied physics from Columbia University in 1970 and a Master’s Degree in systems analysis from the University of West Florida in 1985. Larry entered in the U.S. Air Force...

Mary Jane Fonner, 93, of Barberton, went home on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at ManorCare of Barberton after a period of declining health. Mary Jane was born Feb. 17, 1926 in Creston to the late Welker and Mabel (Hostetler) Pinkley and attended Creston High School.  Over the years she had worked as a caregiver and done home cleaning and was a member of the Church of God. Surviving are her daughter, Betty Myers of Barberton; granddaughters, Michele Scupholm and Theresa Ulrich and her...

  Ethel Louise Yost, 98, of Burbank died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Ethel was born on Aug. 30, 1921 in Prichard, WV to the late John Henry and Emma May (Buskirk) Fortner. She married Calvin Yost on Feb. 5, 1958 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 19, 2019. Ethel loved taking care of her children and grandchildren and she enjoyed collecting treasurers, sewing and croqueting. Surviving are her children, Virgil (Helga) Robinette of Milford, DE., Bonnie...

  Clemance Lee Hochstedler, 40, of 6598 Hoy Rd., Wooster, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 as a result of an accident at his home involving a corn picker. He was born April 6, 1979 in Iowa to the Lloyd and Miriam (Schlabach) Hochstedler and married the former Susan R. Miller, daughter of Reuben D. and Clara (Yoder) Miller on April 22, 2005.  To this union was born 3 sons and 2 daughters, Sylvan age 13, Carson age 11, Conrad age 8, Shyann age 3 and Monika age 1. Also surviving are his...

  James Jeffery Hannon, 60, of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 while at work after an apparent heart attack. Jim was born June 28, 1959 in Jamestown, NY to David and Phyllis (Wagner) Hannon and was employed at Chemspec in Orrville.  He attended Crossroads Assembly of God in Creston and was a wonderful son and was always devoted to helping others. A faithful lawn and maintenance man for the elderly Jim also helped maintain the church...