Obituaries IN OHIO

May 17, 2024

Ada L. Hostetler, 91, of 2666 Harrison Rd., Fredericksburg, OH passed away at home on Friday, May 17, 2024 after a brief illness.

She was born on July 15, 1932 in Mount Hope to Levi D. and Malinda (Troyer) Miller and married Abe J. Hostetler on Nov. 8, 1951.  Abe preceded her in death on Nov. 20,...

May 12, 2024

Shirley Ann Lelekacs, age 87, of Medina passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Akron General Hospital while surrounded by her family after having suffered a stroke.  Shirley was born on May 18, 1936 in Damascus, VA to the late Ambrose and Margie Ann (McCarty) Richardson. She married George E. Lelekacs, Jr. on April 27, 1957 in Cleveland ...

May 6, 2024

Paul C. Shue of Creston passed peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father on May 6th, 2024 following a short period of declining health. Born October 7, 1942, Paul was raised in a rambunctious family that included doting aunts and charming uncles who had an influential tendency for fun and mischief. He learned important life skills in this...

May 6, 2024

Larry G. Covey, Sr., 67, of Rittman, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center after a brief illness. Larry was born on Oct. 12, 1956 in Branchland, WV to Ray and Emogene (Hatfield) Covey and married Linda Shipe on Nov. 30, 1986 and they made their home in Rittman. Larry could fix...

May 3, 2024

Charles Lee Lycans, 87, of Rittman, went home to the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:50 a.m. at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.

Charles was born in West Virginia on June 27, 1936 to Sarah Ethel and Kenneth Lycans. Charles made a home in Rittman, Ohio raising his family and his gardens for 64+ years. ...

May 2, 2024

Jeannetta Jean Summers, 88, of Burbank passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 2, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Jean was born on August 15, 1935 in Procious, WV and was a 1955 graduate of Clay County High School. On November 1, 1958 she married Cossie E. Summers and they had made their home in Burbank...

Apr 29, 2024

Hazel R. Carey, 92, of Wooster, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 29, 2024 with her family at her side after a period of declining health. Hazel was born on March 10, 1932 in Kenova, WV to the late Herman and Louise (Riggs) Harmon and married Joseph Malcuit on Feb. 5, 1951.  He preceded her in...

Apr 19, 2024

Marion Miller Frank, 89, of Loudonville, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Majora Lane Care Center in Millersburg.

He was born on June 10, 1934, in the house he lived in all of his life on the family farm to Welker and Lucy (Dunkle) Frank.  He graduated from Loudonville High School in 1952 and on...

Apr 10, 2024

Richard “Dick” Lozier, 93, died April 10, 2024. He was born January 24, 1931 in Perrysville, Ohio, the

son of William and Leona (Rosenbrough) Lozier. He married Lucille Hines, his high school sweetheart,

on June 14, 1953. They were married 68 years. He made his home in Ashland and Wayne counties

living in...

Apr 10, 2024

Doris Mae Curtis, 80, of Medina, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.

Doris was born on May 23, 1943 in Billings, Montana to Dow and Lena (Crosier) George.  She had worked in the Deli at Super K-Mart in Medina where she had had made her home.  Doris loved being on...

Apr 3, 2024

Walter 'Wally' Sviderski, 62, of Seville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at his home.

Wally was born July 3, 1961 in Yugoslavia, to the late Joseph and Anna (Hulj) Sviderski and graduated from Brunswick High School and the Medina County Joint Vocational School. On July 15, 1994 he married Kathy Lee Hardesty, who preceded him...

Apr 1, 2024

Walter “Walt” Ammon Jr, 90, of Wadsworth and formally of Seville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024 at The Inn at CoalRidge with his wife of 67 years at his side.

Walter was born on September 10, 1933, in Creston to Walter Sr. and Anna (Fecher) Ammon. Walter joined the United States Army serving in...

Apr 1, 2024

Anthony Roy “Tony” Baird, 29, of Holmesville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Tony was born on June 2, 1994 in Akron to David Andrew and Lois Ruth (Byers) Baird and was a 2013 graduate of Waynedale High School. He had worked at the Holmes County Training Center  and was an avid sports enthusiast and...

Apr 1, 2024

Betty Lou Howell, 88, of Wooster, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Akron City Hospital after a period of declining health.

Betty was born on May 24, 1935 in Barnesville to Clyde T. and Bessie (Kirkbride) Mayberry and attended Rittman High School.  She had worked at the PCA in Rittman and later at Rexroth in...

Apr 1, 2024

Rev. Ralph James Griffith, 82, of Sterling, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare after a period of declining health.

Ralph was born on Feb. 16, 1942 in Clay County, WV to William H. and Lillian (Brannon) Griffith and graduated from Clay County High School.  On June 25,...

Mar 31, 2024

Jimmy Dale Walker Jr., 41, of Canton and formerly of Rittman, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Jimmy was born in Wooster on May 29, 1982 in Wooster to Jimmy Dale Sr. and Saundra (Sword) Walker.  He had made his home in Rittman most of his life and he loved fishing and going to the Casinos...

Mar 23, 2024

Roy A. Miller, 82, of Holmesville, walked into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Roy was born on Aug. 23, 1941 in Millersburg to Abe and Katie (Miller) Miller and married Barbara Lynn Valentine on March 25, 1983.  He owned and operated Roy Miller Logging...

Mar 20, 2024

Gregory Allen Ferguson, 71, of Creston, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a period of declining health.

Greg was born on Oct. 27 1952 in Wadsworth to William “Newt” and Beulah (Pittman) Ferguson and attended Norwayne High School and the Wayne County Career Center.  He worked as a self-employed logger...

Mar 19, 2024

Eddie Albert Church, 62, of Smithville passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024 while surrounded by family.

Eddie was born in Lodi on March 18, 1962 to Albert and Hazel (Lautzenheiser) Church. Eddie was an automotive mechanic by trade and in his free time loved to work on his own car projects. He was also an avid...

Mar 18, 2024

Sandra Sue (Fetter) Pattin, 75, of Wooster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024, while surrounded by her family.

Sandra was born on Feb. 3, 1949, in Wooster, Ohio, to Richard and Dolores (Hill) Fetter. Sandra attended Wooster High School and after graduating, Sandra would go on to raise her three children who survive. In...