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Karen L. (Curry)  Arndt

Karen L. (Curry) Arndt

Jan 27, 2025

Karen L. Arndt, 55, of Creston, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, after a period of declining health.

Karen was born on October 6, 1969, in Cleveland, Ohio to Carl and Sharon (Casteel) Curry. After graduating from high school, Karen worked as a school nurse. On July 30, 1990, Karen married Thomas Arndt. In her free...

Larry M. Leaver

Larry M. Leaver

Jan 26, 2025

Larry M. Leaver, 77,  of Wooster, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 with his family at his side.

He was born on May 21, 1947 in Wooster to John D. and Virginia E. (Wilson) Leaver.  He graduated from Norwayne High School in 1965 and served in the U.S. Army from 1966 – 1968 during the Vietnam...

Anthony James Hollingsworth

Anthony James Hollingsworth

Jan 25, 2025

Anthony James Hollingsworth, 82, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare after a period of declining health.

Tony was born in Cleveland and was the son of the late Delmer and Evelyn Hollingsworth.  He graduated from Jeromesville High School and had retired from Apple Creek Developmental  Center.  He had also...

Randall Scott Winkler

Randall Scott Winkler

Jan 25, 2025

Randall Scott Winkler, 61, of Creston, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 at University Hospital in Cleveland after becoming ill on Saturday.

Randy was born on Aug. 18, 1963 in Wadswoth to Edward and Wanda (Coen) Winkler and was a 1982 graduate of Norwayne High School and the Wayne County Schools Career Center.  He was currently working at...

Nancy Lee Kouns

Nancy Lee Kouns

Jan 25, 2025

Nancy Lee Kouns, 81, of Creston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 at Burbank Parke Care Center after a period of declining health.

Nancy was born on Sept. 16, 1943 in Edwight, WV to George and Gladys (Brown) McBrayer.  On Dec. 24., 1960 she married Joseph Perry “JP” Kouns and they had made their home...

Carol Ann (Haas)  Patterson

Carol Ann (Haas) Patterson

Jan 25, 2025

Carol Ann Patterson, 89, of Wooster and formerly of Sterling passed away on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare after a period of declining health.

Carol was born on Sept. 14, 1935 in Coshocton County to Francis and Maxine (Huprich) Haas and was a 1953 graduate of Keene High School.  On Feb. 15, 1958 she...

Eric Jason Smith

Eric Jason Smith

Jan 24, 2025

Eric Jason Smith, 36, of Akron passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness.

Eric was born in Medina, Ohio to Howard Jr. “Ron” and Lynn (Emmons) Smith. Eric graduated from Norwayne High School in 2006 and after graduation worked as a general contractor in the construction industry. He will...

Angela Faye (Duncan)  Dye

Angela Faye (Duncan) Dye

Jan 22, 2025

Angela Faye Dye, 53, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.

Angela was born on Dec. 31, 1971 in Wooster to Earl and Martha (DeShetler) Duncan.  She enjoyed fishing and playing Bingo and if she heard that you were going, she was there.

Angela is survived by her...

Ivadell (Casey)  Schar

Ivadell (Casey) Schar

Jan 21, 2025

Ivadell Schar, age 100, of Creston, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 after a period of declining health.

She was born on March 25, 1924 in Clark, Coshocton County and given the name Doris Ivadell by her parents, Charles Glen and Ethel I. (Lanham) Casey.  She graduated from Sterling High School in 1942 and had worked...

Seth Daniel Canter

Seth Daniel Canter

Jan 21, 2025

Seth Daniel Canter, 43, of Wooster, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster after a very courageous battle with cancer.

Seth was born on Nov. 9, 1981 in Akron to Kenneth and Rebecca (Packard) Canter and was a 2000 graduate of Wooster High School. He was a mechanical engineer at Forging...

Gerry Buss

Gerry Buss

Jan 17, 2025

Gerry (Geraldine) Buss, 96, of Apple Creek, passed away in her sleep on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Medina Hospital after a brief illness.

Gerry was born on Jan. 11, 1929 in Orrville to William and Mary (Ulli) Deetz and was a 1946 graduate of Apple Creek High School.  On April 3, 1948, she married Weldon Buss...

Kenneth Ivan Duncan

Kenneth Ivan Duncan

Jan 15, 2025

Kenneth Ivan Duncan 86, of Fredericksburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 at his home after a period of declining health.

Kenny was born on Sept. 25, 1938 in Fredericksburg to Charles and Emma (Hains) Duncan. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 – 1959 and had been a truck driver having worked for several companies.  He...

Doris Ann Sheipline

Doris Ann Sheipline

Jan 14, 2025

Doris Ann Sheipline, 79, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare after a period of declining health.

Doris was born in St. Marys, Ohio on March 14, 1945 to Bernard and Florence (Fischer) Fortman and graduate from Memorial High School in St. Marys in 1963. Doris worked for several Ford...

James Lester Mowrer

James Lester Mowrer

Jan 12, 2025

James Lester Mowrer, 90, of Wooster, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 at Ohio’s Life Care Hospice after a period of declining health.

Jim was born on May 11, 1934 in Wooster to Floyd and Edith (Smith) Mowrer and was a 1954 graduate of Norwayne High School.  On June 26, 1955 he married Sara June Richard...

Christina Vonbergen

Christina Vonbergen

Jan 12, 2025

Christina VonBergen, 77, of Creston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 at Burbank Parke after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Chris was born on May 9, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan and met Dr. John R. “Jack” VonBergen, Jr. while he was doing his residency in Michigan.  They were married on July 2, 1966 and...

Julie Ann Horner

Julie Ann Horner

Jan 10, 2025

Julie Ann Horner, 62, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Julie was born on March 7, 1962, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to John and Constance (Wagner) Yeatter. After graduating from Medina High School Julie married Dan E. Hawkins on July 3, 1982 and he would  preceded her in...

Ruth M. Kissinger

Ruth M. Kissinger

Jan 10, 2025

Ruth Maxine Kissinger, 99, of Seville, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 at Brookdale of Medina South.

Ruth was born on Aug. 13, 1925 in Seville to Russell L.  and Martha Estella (Freudiger) Zigler and was a 1945 graduate of Seville High School.  On April 11, 1981 she married Murray L. Kissinger and he preceded...

Joseph "J.P." Kouns

Joseph "J.P." Kouns

Jan 4, 2025

Jospeh Perry “JP” Kouns, 85, of Creston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.

JP was born on Aug. 14, 1939 in Carter County, KY to the late Clayton and Iona (Broom) Kouns and graduated from Marsh Fork High School. On Dec. 24, 1960 he married...

Tina Marie (Waitkunas)  Elser

Tina Marie (Waitkunas) Elser

Jan 3, 2025

Tina Marie Elser, 62, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster after a brief illness with cancer.

Tina was born on Sept. 29, 1962 in Goldsboro, NC to Robert and Judith (Carafelli) Waitkunas.  Tina was always caring and helping others, and she enjoyed reading and doing crafts such...

Phyllis Anne (Linter)  Seiberling

Phyllis Anne (Linter) Seiberling

Dec 27, 2024

Phyllis Anne Seiberling, 94, of Creston, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 at Danbury of Wooster. Phyllis was born in Seville on April 2, 1930 to Harry J. and Lyda M. (Peake) Linter.  She married Duane Raber on July 10, 1948 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 23, 1955.  On Nov. 15, 1958 she married...

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