Obituaries IN OHIO

Apr 15, 2025

JoEtta Sheppard, 74, of Sterling went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 after a period of declining health.

JoEtta was born on Aug. 17, 1950 in Lodi and was the daughter of Gerald “Jerry” and Betty (Buckingham) Schorle.  She graduated from Norwayne High School in 1968 and on June 28, 1969 married...

Apr 14, 2025

Joseph Scott Decker, 53, of Apple Creek, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster after a brief battle with cancer.

Joe was born on Dec. 6, 1971 in Barberton to Larry and Dianna (Ferguson) Decker and was a 1991 graduate of Triway High School and the Wayne County Schools Career Center.  ...

Apr 10, 2025

Paul J. Miller, 80, of 12841 Black River School Rd., Homerville, OH passed away at home on Thursday, April 10, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 30, 1944, in Holmes County to John E. and Amanda (Miller) Miller and married Lydia Stutzman on March 4, 1971. He had been a farmer and a...

Apr 10, 2025

Patrick J. Norman, Jr., 83, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Burbank Parke Care Center with his family by his side.

Pat was born in Zanesville, Ohio on November 10, 1941, to Patrick Sr. and Evelyn (Byers) Norman and was a 1959 graduate of Philo High School. On April 20, 1963, he...

Apr 8, 2025

Kevin Graham, age 61, of Medina, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus after a brief illness.

Kevin was born in Cleveland on May 5, 1963 and was a 1981 graduate of Cloverleaf High School.  He had worked as a machinist at ARC and had been a softball coach and soccer...

Apr 5, 2025

Gertrude Mary “Gertie” Gorey, 89, of Burbank, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare after a brief illness.

Gertie was born in Creston on Nov. 7, 1935 to Lester and Della (Peppard) Stahl. She married George Gorey in 1955 and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1992.  Gertie had worked for...

Apr 1, 2025

Thomas John Mamich, 81, of Creston, passed away at his home on Monday, April 1st, 2025. Thomas was born on February 8, 1944, in Cleveland to Samuel and Theresa (Zafo) Mamich. After graduating high school Thomas served in the United States Army from 1962-1965. He would then go on to make his career working as a truck driver. Thomas...

Apr 1, 2025

I, Roland G. Lloyd, was born near a small town called Elana in Roane County, West Virginia on February 8, 1941 at my grandfather Lloyd’s home.  I lived at my grandfather Lloyd’s home for about four years and while there, my sister Mary was born.  Later, my family moved to Nebo in Calhoun County West Virginia, where I started...

Apr 1, 2025

Brian C. Lautzenhiser, 48, of Wooster, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Akron City Hospital after a 4 day illness.

Brian was born on Nov. 30, 1976 in Wooster to James A and Marla K. (Justice) Lautzenhiser and was a 1995 graduate of Wooster High School.  He attended Wayne College and Akron University where he...

Mar 27, 2025

Paul Leslie Younker, 88, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Renaissance of Richfield after a long period of declining health.

Paul was born on Oct. 1, 1936 in Sterling to Ray Fauble and Frona Valentine (Schar) Younker and was a 1955 graduate of Norwayne High School.  He was active in 4-H and in 1955...

Mar 23, 2025

Joseph A. Byers 71 off Millersburg, OH passed away peacefully March 23, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.

He was born April 7, 1953 to Herbert and Hazel Byers of Sun, WV where he was raised and attended school. He married Linda Foster on October 5, 1974, his true love that held his hand to the...

Mar 22, 2025

William H. "Bill" Shook, age 88, of Seville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 23, 1936, to Harold and Ruth Helen Shook, Bill was a lifelong resident of Seville and deeply devoted to his community. He graduated from Seville High School in 1954 before proudly serving...

Mar 21, 2025

John Edgar Metheney, 56, of Creston passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 after a battle with cancer.

John was born on May 25, 1968 in Orrville to Richard and Kathleen (Marks) Metheney and had lived in Creston most of his life where he attended Norwayne High School.  He worked for North Gateway Tire as a tire...

Mar 18, 2025

Wade E. Akers, 92, of Creston, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 after a sudden illness.

Wade was born on Oct. 11, 1932 in Prichard, WV to Freelin and Willie Mellie (Gilkerson) Akers and attended Fort Gay High School.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 – 1955...

Mar 17, 2025

Charles (Chuck) Edison Quillen, 68, of Coshocton, Ohio entered into the church triumphant on March 17, 2025.  Chuck was born on July 13, 1956 in Harlan, KY to the late James and Janina (Hall) Quillen.  He was preceded in death by his stepmom who helped to raise him from about the age of eight, Peggy Quillen and stepbrother Ralph...

Mar 14, 2025

Karen Ann Hankins, 73, of Wooster, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Karen was born on Dec. 21, 1951 in Ashtabula to Merlin and Nancy (Williams) McCrary and was a 1970 graduate of Cloverleaf High School.  On Dec. 5, 1981 she married Michael Hankins...

Mar 13, 2025

Eric John Mino, 64, of Creston, Ohio, died March 13, 2025, of heart failure. He had a gritty and funny way about him that made many feel comfortable and relaxed; took great care of his wife, Norma, until her death in July 2021; and counted multiple dogs as reliable companions throughout his life.

Eric unapologetically lived life...

Mar 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Doris Jean Boggs, March 11, 2025, at the age of 86.

Doris and Marvin were married on October 28, 1956, at her parents’ home in Frametown, West Virginia. If you were to ask Marvin how it felt to be married for 68 years, he would say, "Not long enough."...

Mar 10, 2025

“Together Again”

William Marlin Otter, 81, of Fredericksburg, died peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wooster Community Hospital after a lengthy illness.

William was born on March 31, 1943, in Waltz, Mich, to the late Marlin and Ella (Neuman) Otter. On January 25, 1964, he married Judy Wallace and they shared 53 years of...

Mar 9, 2025

Starling Russell Pittman, 96, of Creston, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Starling was born in Beallsville, Ohio, on November 16, 1928, to John William Jr. and Stella (Ady) Pittman and grew up working on the family farm.  He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, during the Korean War,...