Gwendolyn Marie (Schaffter) Arnold
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...
Norman Vincent Robinett
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...
Jeffery Dean Shearer
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....
Bruce Alan Shelly
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...
James Robert Cotton
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...
Nancy Jane (Pittman) Wiles
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....
Jonathan Ray Barker
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...
Michael R. Siers
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...
Lloyd F. Marcum
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,...
Jeffrey Andrew Angle
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...
Norma June Schoolcraft
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...
J. Elaine (Peacock) Sprinkle
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...
Peggy Coen
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. ...
Catherine M. Wellman
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...
Paul William Miller
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...
Raymond Dale Kinney
May 29, 2024
Raymond Dale Kinney, 66, of Burbank, passed away on Wednesday May 29th, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic. I have to say my dad was a hero in all ways and continued this on his death by helping at least 3 people have a chance at a better life by organ donation. Ray was born on July 20th, 1957, to...
James Kendall Toler
May 27, 2024
James Kendall Toler, 64, of Rittman, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2024 as a result of an accident in Barberton.
Jim was born on Oct. 2, 1959 to James Ulie and Melba Leah (Salmons) Toler and married Brenda Lee Shane on April 22, 1978. He had made his home in Rittman...
Lisa Ann Sanders
May 25, 2024
Lisa Ann Sanders, 64, of Ashland, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Kingston of Ashland after a lengthy illness.
Lisa was born in Wadsworth on April 2, 1960 to Roy Granville and Verla Virginia (Boggs) Sanders. She had made her home in the Lodi, Chatham and West Salem area prior to moving to Ashland where...
Violet Rose (Widmer) Whitmore
May 23, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Violet Rose Whitmore (nee Widmer) announces her passing on May 23rd, 2024, at the amazing age of 105. She passed away peacefully in sleep after a long and fulfilling life and will be lovingly remembered by many whose lives she touched.
She was born in New Martinsville West...
Sandra Louise (Morrison) Fitzpatrick
May 23, 2024
Sandra Louise (Morrison) Fitzpatrick, age 83, of Wooster passed away in her home on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from complications of cancer.
Sandra was born in Lodi, OH on February 13, 1941 to Edward Morrison and Dorothy (McClymonds) Morrison. She was baptized at Westwood Baptist by Rev. Morton. She graduated from Norwayne High School in 1959. She...
