Obituaries IN OHIO

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,...

Oct 17, 2025

Thomas Bretz, also known as Tom Terrific, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 and the age of 73.

Tom was born in Wooster on March 22, 1952, to Daniel and Naomi (Fortune) Bretz and was a 1970 graduate of Norwayne High School. He was the owner of Tom’s Harley, specializing in large cubic inch shovelhead race engines. Tom loved to...

Oct 17, 2025

Howard Ullman “Bud” Berry, Jr., 83, of Burbank, passed away quietly on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

Bud, was born on Oct. 9, 1942, in Bedford, OH to Howard Sr. and Mary Geneva (Pedigo) Berry and graduated from Bedford High School in 1960.  Over the years he  enjoyed helping with and attending his class reunions. After high school,...

Oct 9, 2025

Bobbie Lee Bolen, 78, of Creston, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at Smithville-Western Care Center after a brief illness.

Bobbie was born on Oct. 10, 1946, in Lodi, to John William and Eunice Ann (Sutterfield) Bolen and married Magdeline Parsons on July 12, 1974.  Maggie preceded him in death on Feb.18, 2012.  He had retired...

Oct 5, 2025

Ralph Edward Smith, 85, of Seville, passed away with his family at his side on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness.

Ralph was born on May 12, 1940, in New Geneva, PA to Albert J. and Bertha Belle (Posten) Smith and married the love of his life, Elizabeth “Bette” Matic on...

Oct 4, 2025

Francis Edward Buckley, 85, of Wooster and formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at Wooster Community Hospital on Saturday, October 4, 2025 after a sudden illness.

Francis was born February 21, 1940, to the late Francis and Josephine (Tobin) Buckley and graduated from Ursuline High School where he was on the football team. He served in the...

Oct 3, 2025

Carol Suzanne (Schlauch) Pamer, 83, of Seville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025.

Born on June 14, 1942—Flag Day—a date she loved, reflecting her deep patriotism. She was born in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Eileen (Harter) Schlauch. On June 16, 1962, Carol married Edward Pamer Sr., and together they built a life...

Oct 1, 2025

Marjorie Ann “Marge”  Rhoads, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her home at Aspen Square at the Apostolic Christian Village after a period of declining health. Marge was born on April 7, 1944, on the family farm near Sterling to Alvin and Estella (Marty) Winkler and was a 1962 graduate of Norwayne High School.  On...

Sep 28, 2025

Donnie Lee Wright, 80, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025.

Don was born in Killbuck on Sept. 6, 1945, to Everett and Lulu (Lowe) Wright and was a 1965 graduate of West Holmes High School.  He served in the U.S. Army from March 25, 1968 to March 12,...

Sep 27, 2025

James Franklin Yannayon, 73, of Seville, went home to be with his loving Savior on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, after a brief illness with Pancreatic Cancer.

Jim was born on May 10, 1952, in Wadsworth to Franklin Mandas and Donna Esther (Beery) Yannayon and graduated from Cloverleaf High School in 1970.  Jim spent 50 years working at...

Sep 25, 2025

Pamela Ann Jameson, 85, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at StoryPoint Shaker Heights after a lengthy illness.

Pam was born on June 30, 1940, in Wooster, OH to John and Elsie (Catliff) Jameson and was a 1958 graduate of Wooster High School.  She received her BA in Business from Ohio State University and later received...

Sep 24, 2025

Patricia Joan “Pat” Shaw, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

Pat was born on Nov. 26, 1945, in Salem, OH to the late Harold Wilmer and Mary “Joanna” (Bachman) Eddy and graduated from Salem Senior High and later from Ashland College with a degree in accounting.  While at Ashland College...

Sep 23, 2025

Virgil Verne Kimble, 89, of Creston, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at Burbank Parke Care Center.

Verne was born on June 20, 1936 in Hancock County, OH to Virgil and Mildred (Spacht) Kimble and graduated from Westfield High School in 1954. On Aug. 19, 1955, he married Marjorie Louise Garner and Marge preceded him in...

Sep 22, 2025

Penny Lynn Bricker, 83, of Medina and formerly of Creston, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at the Echelon in Medina.

Penny was born on Dec. 15, 1941, in Cleveland to Lovell “Pete” and Gladys (Allen) Reed and was a 1960 graduate of Norwayne High School.  On Sept. 3,...

Sep 21, 2025

Thomas Henry Arcy, 86, of Creston, passed away at home on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia and Cancer.

Tom was born on Jan. 22, 1939, in Dearborn, MI and was the son of the late Henry and Mary (Kolasa) Arcy. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserves and graduated from Dearborn...

Sep 20, 2025

Joyce Lea Smith, 83, of Englewood, OH and formerly of Rittman, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, with loved ones at her side, after a lengthy illness.

Joyce was born on April 23, 1942, in Charleston, WV to Ezra and Virginia (Lilly) Nester.  She married John Morgan and was blessed with four children, Mike, Larry, Debbie...

Sep 19, 2025

LuAnn (Kauf) Locke, 69, of Lodi, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, while surrounded by her family at Medina Hospital after a two-month illness.

LuAnn was born on Dec. 31, 1955, in Lodi to William Raymond and Dorcus (Livingston) Kauf and was a 1973 graduate of Norwayne High School.  On Sept. 21, 1972, she married...

Sep 18, 2025

Christina Renee (Sprinkle) Minks, 48, of Morgantown, WV passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Chrissie was born in Wooster, Ohio on November 9, 1976, to Bill Sprinkle and Karen Yost. She enjoyed going fishing, pontooning and camping with her significant other Travis. She also loved to garden and can. Chrissie loved her kids...