All Obituaries

Richard Duane Wurgler, 49, of Creston, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Lodi Hospital after a sudden illness. Rich was born on Feb. 23, 1970 in Barberton to Ronald and Darlene (Provence) Wurgler and graduated from Universal Technical Institute in Arizona.  He was a self-employed auto mechanic who enjoyed riding Harleys and 4-wheelers and celebrating with family and friends. Surviving are his fiancée of 6 years, Erin Herman; daughters, Amber (Adam Dye) Wurgler of...

Sandra L. Hartzler, 72, of Rittman, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a brief illness. Sandy was born Dec. 8, 1946 in Lodi to the late Linton and Margaret (Sykes) Numbers and married Benjamin Hartzler on April 20, 1968.  He survives.  She was a 1964 graduate of Norwayne High School and later graduated from the Massillon City School of Nursing.  Sandy worked for 45 years as a Registered Nurse at Akron Children’s...

Vivian Elaine “Lannie” Degler, 70, of Apple Creek, passed peacefully at her home on Monday, July 15, 2019 after a lengthy battle of failing health. Lannie was born Oct. 12, 1948 in Spartanburg, SC to Clarence and Minnie (Sizemore) McVay and have lived in the Fredericksburg area.  She had worked at Regal Ware in Wooster and enjoyed doing crafts and coloring pictures.  She loved her little dog Skoshie and will be greatly missed. Surviving are her daughters, Subrena...

Greta V. Stahl, 81, of Creston, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a period of declining health. Greta was born Aug. 27, 1937 in Gilmer Co., WV and was the daughter Albert “Tommy” and Artie (Vannoy) Reed.  She was a member of the Norwayne High School Class of 1955 and on Dec. 24, 1954 married Kenneth Wayne Stahl.  He preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 2016.  She had worked for many years at the McIntire Basket Factory and...

Charles Ray Pittman, Sr., 67, of Quaker City, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Rittman after a battle with cancer. Chuck was born June 19, 1952 in Lodi to Vernon and Alma (High) Pittman and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He had made his home in the Creston and Beallsville areas and had worked in the oil drilling business and at Johnson Hardware in Orrville.  Chuck enjoyed hunting, fishing, hunting mushrooms and Blue Grass music.  He will be remembered for...

Reuben O. Troyer, 58, of 7739 Township Road 565, Holmesville peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his home. He was born Oct. 29, 1960 in Holmes County to Obed J. and Verna J. (Wengerd) Troyer and married Amanda A. Raber on March 18, 1982.  Reuben was a woodworker and a member of the Old Order Amish. Surviving are his wife, Amanda, 4 daughters, Betty (John) Miller of the home, Miriam Troyer of Apple Creek, Linda Troyer of Millersburg and Lydiann (Jonathan) Miller of...

Larry L. Landis II, 55, of Seville, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Akron General Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Larry was born Sept. 7, 1963 in Barberton and was the son of Larry L. and Edythe I. (Daily) Landis.  He was a 1982 graduate of Cloverleaf High School and had worked at Valspar Paint in Medina.  On Aug. 1, 1992 Larry married the former Lisa Gary and she preceded him in death on Feb. 10, 2001.  Larry enjoyed history, reading, music, camping and being...

James Albert Senz, 32, of Lodi, passed unexpectedly on Monday, July 8, 2019 at his home. Jimmy was born March 26, 1987 in Medina and was the son of Joseph Senz and Terryne (Morrison) Palko.  He attended Hamrick Truck Driving School and had worked in construction having recently received his welding license.  Jimmy enjoyed working on cars, fishing and off-roading and he loved his dog, Tommy Chong. He will be greatly missed. Surviving are his mother and step-father, Terryne and...

Gerritt C. “Gary” Mollohan, 66 of Wooster, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Wooster Community Hospital. Gary was born Dec. 3, 1952 in Gassaway, WV to Coy “Bud” and Billie (Hickman) Mollohan and was a graduate of Cloverleaf High School.  He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam from 1972 – 1976 and worked at Rubbermaid in Wooster and later in Mogadore where he retired from.  Garry was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 8586 in...

Betty E. Firebaugh, 92, of Holmesville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Wayne County Care Center. Betty was born June 16, 1927 in Fredericksburg to the late John and Cora (Weahry) Amos and was a 1945 graduate of Fredericksburg High School.  One April 17, 1946 she married Phillip Firebaugh and he preceded her in death on May 22, 1994.  Betty retired from the Roller Dept. at the Wooster Brush in 1989 after 22 years of service and was a member of the...