All Obituaries

David Anthony “House” Stackhouse, 38, of Creston, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. David was born Feb. 13, 1982 in Wadsworth and was the son of Rodney Sr. and the late Laura (Prentiss) Stackhouse.  He worked for KJ Tree Service and had enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler, fishing and playing games of chance. He will be missed by his father, Rodney Stackhouse; his two brothers, Rodney Jr. (Jennie) Stackhouse and Jason (Amanda) Stackhouse; his friend, Diane...

  Sunny Charles Kurjian, 75, of Brunswick, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 after a brief illness. Sunny was born Dec. 28, 1944 in Mobile, AL to the late Wilfred G. Sr. and Martha P. (Moore) Kurjian and served in the U.S. Army from 1962 – 1965.  He received an Associate’s Degree from Wooster College retired after 43 years from Park Ohio industries.  A resident of Brunswick since 1983, he had previously resided in Chippewa Lake.  Sunny...

Pauline Ramey, 86, of Creston, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at her home. Pauline was born Sept. 9, 1934 in Amonate, VA to the late John and Sylvia (Mayfield) Ramsey and married Kenneth Ramey on Sept. 17, 1951.  Kenneth preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1928. She had worked at the Marriott Inn and was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.  Pauline had made her home in Creston for the past 24 years having previously resided in Cleveland. Surviving are her...

John A. Younker, 71, of Orrville and formerly of Creston and Rittman passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton after a brief illness. John was born Sept. 1, 1949 in Wooster to the late Paul and Helen (Dunlap) Younker and was a graduate of Norwayne High School.  On April 24, 1971 he married Lucinda Fry and she preceded him in death on Oct. 30, 2012.  John had worked at the PCA in Rittman for many years and enjoyed model railroading Surviving are his son,...

  Jerri Lea Metheney, 67, of Creston, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 surrounded by her family after a two month illness with cancer. Jerri was born June 6, 1953 in Clay, WV to the late Romie and Ruby (Fitzwater) Hanshaw and married Daris Junior Metheney on Aug. 26, 2000.  She graduated from Coastal Carolina University and had worked at Santmyer Oil in Wooster until retiring.  Jerri enjoyed yard sales, vacations with her sisters and her mother and going to the...

  Donna Jean Ulmer, 79, of Mount Vernon and formerly of Medina, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 surrounded by her family at the County Club Center in Mount Vernon. Donna was born May 17, 1941 in Valley City to Wellington and Verna (Saal) Hilty and retired from National City Bank.  She was a member of Lutheran Memorial Church and enjoyed reading and watching the Cleveland Indians. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Christine Ulmer of Mt. Vernon ad 2...

  James Eugene Ewers, 81, of Creston, went peacefully home on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a period of declining health. Jim was born Nov. 19, 1938 in Washington County, OH to the late Eugene and Thelma (Stacy) Ewers.  He married the former Phyllis Reischman on April 28, 1956 and she preceded him in death on Dec. 23, 1993.  He then married Eva Hoisington Klepper on Dec. 29, 1995 and she survives.   Jim retired from the Packaging...

Wanda Belle Ratliff, 80, of Seville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. Wanda was born June 12, 1940 in Monterville, WV to the late Orla Daniel and Fanny Opal (Hardway) Malcomb.  On May 2, 1959 she married Jackie Lee Ratliff and he preceded her in glory on March 5, 2017.  She retired from Rubbermaid, Inc. after 25 years of services and was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Seville. Wanda will be greatly missed by her daughters...

James Edward Underwood, 92, of Wooster and formerly of Lodi passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at The Gardens of Cuyahoga Falls after a period of declining health. Jim was born Aug. 7, 1928 in Berea to the late Robert and Magdalene (Seckel) Underwood and was a 1946 graduate of Lodi High School.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1950 - 1952.   On Sept. 13, 1953 he married the former Dorene F. Wood and she preceded him in death on May 14, 2008.  He...

Ray Anthony Lies, 64, of Jeromesville, died early Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at his home after an 18 month battle with cancer. Ray was born in Medina on Sept. 2, 1956 to the late George G. and Jeanette A. (Gardella) Lies.  Ray had been a welder and will be greatly missed by his family. Surviving are a son, Anthony Ray Lies of Virginia; his grandchildren that he loved spending time with, Jayla, Rayanna, Greyson, Brooklyn and Riley; sisters and brothers, Linda Sachara of Creston, Jeanette...