Obituaries IN OHIO

Jul 27, 2024

Jeffrey Alan Hostetler, 63, of Creston, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the family property in Monroe County.  Jeff was at his happy place, working in the woods and preparing to build their cabin. Jeff was born on Nov. 9, 1960 in Wadsworth to Walter Andrew and Lucille Ann (Giet) Hostetler and was a 1979 graduate...

Jul 26, 2024

Sharon Lee (Collins) Beckwith, 79, of Wooster, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Burbank Parke Care Center after a period of declining health.

Sharon was born on January 6, 1945 in Lodi and had made her home in the Wooster area all of her life.  On June 7, 1986 she married Jeffery L. Beckwith and...

Jul 23, 2024

Yvonne Bratcher, 70, of Burbank passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Yvonne was born on September 28, 1953, in Wadsworth, Ohio to Ralph and Catherine (Brumfield) Wellman. Yvonne graduated from Cloverleaf High School in the class of '72. On June 12, 1993, she married Larry Bratcher and together they would make their home in...

Jul 23, 2024

Howard “Howie” Henderson Parsons Jr., 72, of Orrville, Ohio passed away after a sudden illness on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Aultman Canton Hospital.

Howie was born in Lodi, Ohio on August 3, 1951, to Howard Henderson Parsons Sr. and Darie E. (Bailey) Parsons. He was a 1971 graduate of Norwayne High School. After school Howie would...

Jul 22, 2024

William B. Sims, 82, of Seville passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, after a long illness. William was born in Sutton, West Virginia on March 21, 1942, to Ralph Sr. and Vesta (Jenkins) Sims. He was a graduate from Sutton High School. William married Sandra K. Canfield on November 21, 1961 and they have shared the past 62...

Jul 21, 2024

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Marie Arnold, 97 and a longtime resident of Creston passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 21, 2024 after living a long full life.

Gwen was born in Mt. Vernon, OH on February 14, 1927 to William and Vera (Frances) Schaffter. Gwen graduated from Orrville High School in the class of 1945 and then...

Jul 18, 2024

Norman Vincent Robinett, 63, of Smithville, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2024 while at home with his wife.

Norm was born on Jan. 16, 1961 in Wadsworth to the late James and Margaret (Ball) Robinett and graduated from Temple Christian Academy in Fremont.  On June 28, 1986 he married Cristie...

Jul 17, 2024

Jeffery Dean Shearer, 59, of Wooster, passed away at Akron General Hospital on Wednesday July 17, 2024, with his wife and family by his side for the past five days after an accident left him unconscious and on life support.

Jeff was born on June 28, 1965, in Wooster, OH to Robert “Bob” and Dorothy (Buranuk) Shearer....

Jul 16, 2024

Bruce Alan Shelly, 65, of Rittman passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday July 16, 2024.

Bruce was born in Wadsworth, OH on May 29, 1959, to Raymond and Elizabeth (Frase) Shelly. Bruce worked at Sandridge Crafted Foods for 42 years retiring as a supervisor. On July 14, 2011, Bruce married Jean Baker and they had spent...

Jul 15, 2024

James Robert Cotton, 93, of Creston passed away peacefully while in the loving embrace of his wife on Monday, July 15, 2024.  It was a beautiful ending of Jim's and Ethel’s fairytale marriage.

Jim was born in Alleghany, PA on June 10, 1931 and was the son of John and Opal (Oxender) Cotton.  He graduated from Sterling...

Jul 10, 2024

Nancy Jane Wiles, 69, of Rittman and formerly of Burbank, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Barberton-Summa Hospital after a period of declining health.

Nancy was born in Lodi on June 5, 1955 to Robert and Loretta (Pickering) Pittman and graduated from Cloverleaf High School in 1973.  On April 28, 1979 she married Steven A....

Jul 9, 2024

Jonathan Ray Barker, 36, of Creston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, with his wife by his side after a courageously fought battle with cancer.

Jon was born on August 29, 1987, in Wooster to his parents, Robert and Virginia (Frase) Barker. Jon was a graduate of Smithville Highschool and would go on to graduate...

Jul 9, 2024

Michael R. Siers, 64, of Beach City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at  his home after a lengthy fight.

Michael was born in Massillon on April 24, 1960 to the late Donald Ray and Violet Ruth (Miller) Siers.  He graduated from Orrville High School and on Feb. 1, 1997 he married the love of...

Jun 25, 2024

Lloyd F. Marcum, age 93. Beloved husband of Marianne (nee Friedmann). Father of James (Jim) Marcum. Grandfather of Dylan and Mackenzie Marcum. Son of the late James and Bessie Marcum (nee Corns). Brother of Roberta Pittman (Starling), Elois Frybarger, Janet Damron, Carolyn Norris (Russ) and the late Albert Marcum, Charles Marcum, June Herald, Mary Prost, Virgil Marcum, Burgess Marcum,...

Jun 14, 2024

Jeffrey Andrew Angle, 53, of Wooster, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Jeff was born on May 3, 1971 in Barberton and had lived in the Rittman area most of his life.  He had worked at Klean Polymers and is remembered for his cooking,  having been nicknames “Chef Jeffy”.  Jeff loved the...

Jun 13, 2024

Norma June Schoolcraft, 65, of Rittman, passed away on Thursday,  June 13, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic.

Norma was born in Wooster on Dec. 17, 1958 to Ronald and Garnet (Summers) Truman and married Henry Schoolcraft Sr. on Jan. 3, 1980.  He preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 2020.  Norma was a Christian who enjoyed singing...

Jun 13, 2024

J. Elaine Sprinkle, 89, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Wayne County Care Center after a period of declining health.

Elaine was born on June 19, 1934 in Wayne County to Tom and Eula (Brinkerhoff) Peacock and attended Burbank High School.  On April 12, 1952 she married Floyd A. Sprinkle and...

Jun 7, 2024

Peggy Coen of Creston, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Danbury of Wooster after a period of declining health.

She was born in Elana, West Virginia on Oct. 14, 1928 to Howard F. and Mabel (May) McClain and married Cluster “Cub” Coen on July 12, 1945.  Cub preceded her in death on March 24, 2016. ...

Jun 7, 2024

Catherine M. Wellman, 98, of Seville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Burbank Parke Care Center.

Catherine was born on Oct. 28, 1925 in Huntington, WV to Pearlie and Clara (Skaggs) Brumfield and Married Ralph Wellman on Aug. 14, 1948.  Ralph preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 1999.  She...

Jun 3, 2024

Paul William “Gabby” Miller, 78, of Moreland, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 3, 2024 after a seven year battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Paul was born near Wooster on Jan. 27, 1946 to William and Mildred (Reidenbach) Miller.  He served in the Ohio National Guard from 1966-1972.  On  Aug. 24, 1974 he married Virginia...