Obituaries IN OHIO

Jan 12, 2024

Karla Sue Reiheld, 57, of Wooster, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 after a period of declining health.

Karla was born on June 9, 1966 in Millersburg to Kenneth P. and Shirley A. (Martin) Reiheld and was a 1984 graduate of West Holmes High School.  She had worked as a secretary for several...

Jan 10, 2024

Douglas L. Myer, 65, of Wooster, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton after a lengthy illness.

Doug was born on May 21, 1958 in Loudonville to Thomas and Norma Jean (Bowman) Myer and was a 1976 graduate of Wooster High School.  He retired from Frito Lay in Wooster .  Doug enjoyed vacating,...

Jan 9, 2024

Atlee Y. Miller, age 71, years, 9 months and 6 days of Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.

He was born on April 3, 1952 in Holmes County, Ohio to Yost H. and Sarah J. (Shetler) Miller.  He married Drucilla A. Miller on March 15, 1973 in Conewango, NY.  They lived in matrimony for...

Jan 7, 2024

Terry Deane Brink, 72, of Xenia, OH, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was born July 8, 1951, in Caro, MI. He was the son of the late Duane A. Brink and Carol R. (Baker) Simmons. Terry married Beth Ann Hammond on August 19, 1972, the mother of his two daughters. In addition to his parents,...

Jan 7, 2024

Gregory L. Gorey, 65, of West Salem, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 at University Hospital in Cleveland after having suffered a severe stroke.

Greg was born on June 30, 1958 in Lodi to George and Gertrude (Stahl) Gorey and was a 1976 graduate of Cloverleaf High School.  On Oct. 11, 1992, he married the love...

Jan 7, 2024

Joe D Byler, 74, of Millersburg, Ohio went home to meet his Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ on January 7, 2024. He passed away peacefully at the Pomerene Hospice Lifecare Unit with his beloved family surrounding him. He had been battling cancer since 2018 and he contracted pneumonia and his body could not fight it off anymore. Joe...

Jan 5, 2024

James A. Fetzer, 89, of Creston, died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster while surrounded by his family. Jim was born on July 28, 1934 in Canaan Township to Elton and Erma (Mowrer) Fetzer and was a 1952 graduate of Creston High School.  On June 4, 1954 he married Betty Lou Kline and Betty...

Jan 4, 2024

Beulah Jean King, 97, of Creston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 while surrounded by her family at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Jean was born on March 7, 1926 in  Webbville, KY to Henry H. and Connie (Scruggs) Webb and married William H. King on Oct. 22, 1943.  Bill preceded her in death on Dec....

Dec 30, 2023

Danielle Copley, 33, of Rittman, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 at University Hospital in Cleveland after a brief illness.

Danielle was born in Wadsworth on June 16, 1990 and was preceded in death by her mother, Carlotta Copley and her husband, Charley Bailey.

She is survived by her grandmother, Charlotte Copley-Wancha of Rittman  ...

Dec 28, 2023

Ernest Jarrett Dean, 68, of North Wilkesboro, NC and formerly of Rittman, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 after a period of declining health.

He was born on July 13, 1955 in Fort Gay, WV to Bascom and Greta (Boyce) Dean and attended West Holmes High School.  Ernie had worked at Plasti-Kote in Medina for...

Dec 28, 2023

Nancy L. Gross, 80, of Creston, passed away on Thursday, evening, Dec. 28, 2023 at The Avenue at Wooster.

Nancy was born on Aug. 25, 1943 in Elyria to the late J. Carl and Bernice (Faunce) Householder.  She graduated from Elyria High School and had worked at Buehlers in Medina in the Seafood Dept.  She was a...

Dec 22, 2023

Bradley Kyle Formhals, 29, of Medina, passed away too soon from an unexpected seizure on December 22, 2023. He was born in Medina, Ohio, to Brian and Jennifer (Evans) Formhals on January 29, 1994. He graduated from Norwayne High School in 2012, then served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2012 to 2016 where he achieved the rank of...

Dec 21, 2023

Nathan Wayne Pomeroy, 50, of Medina and formerly of Rittman, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023.

Nathan was born on Dec. 20, 1973 in Wadsworth to the late Glenn and Janice (Johnson) Pomeroy and was a 1992 graduate of Rittman High School.  He was a general manager of Antonio’s Pizza having managed several area locations. ...

Dec 18, 2023

Sovilla B. Yoder, 86, of Fredericksburg, passed away December 18, 2023, after a period of declining health at the home of her caretakers, David J. and Clara Miller.

She was born near Fredericksburg on August 15, 1937, to the late Ben S. and Ella (Burkholder) Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Dec 15, 2023

Roy Gene Gorey, 62, of Wooster, died Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 at Wooster Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Roy was born in Lodi on Jan. 21, 1961 to George and Gertrude (Stahl) Gorey and graduated from Cloverleaf High School.  He did Amish transportation and had enjoyed going to auctions.

Surviving is his mother, Gertie;...

Dec 14, 2023

Danny Joe Terry, 73, of Wadsworth, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 while surrounded by his family at the Cleveland Clinic after a lengthy illness.

Danny was born on June 20, 1950 in East Lynn, WV to Joe and Mary (McComas) Terry.  On Aug. 13, 2004 he married Amy Lynn Hartman and she survives.  He retired...

Dec 13, 2023

Larry L. Hanzie, 84, of Rittman, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife at his side at the Apostolic Christian Home after a brief illness.

Larry was born on May 19, 1939 in Rittman to Virgil and Florence (Griffith) Hanzie and was a 1957 graduate of Norwayne High School.  On Aug. 9, 1958 he married the former...

Dec 13, 2023

John D. Byler 78, of 8337 TR 562 Holmesville, Ohio died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 at his home while surrounded by his loving family.   He had a lengthy illness and was lovingly cared for by his wife.

John was born May 29, 1945 in Holmes County to the late David Y. and Susie (Miller) Byler. He was...

Dec 10, 2023

Earl C. Scott, 80, of Creston, passed peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.

Earl was born on July 23, 1943 in Ripley Township, Holmes County to Harold W. and Dorothy Alice (Smith) Scott.  He graduated from Randolph High School in 1961 and from Bowling Green State University in 1965 with a degree in education.  On Aug. 7,...

Dec 7, 2023

Michelle Kay Evosirch, 67 of Brownsville, PA passed away on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital in Warrensville Heights after a battle with cancer.

Michelle was born on July 16, 1956 in Waynesburg, PA to the late Rudy and Helen (Penjamin) Evosirch.  She earned her Accounting Degree and had been a manager at...