Obituaries IN OHIO

Feb 8, 2024

Gerald C. “Jerry” Hanzie, 81 of Tuscon, AZ died peacefully at home on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

Jerry was born in Sterling on Aug. 14, 1942 to Raymond and Arlene (Mast) Hanzie and graduated from Norwayne High School in 1960.  He then went on to attend Ohio Northern University where he studies Business Administration and Accounting, graduating...

Feb 7, 2024

Michael Martin Grant, 93, of Sarahsville and formerly of Chippewa Lake, was called home on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 after a period of declining health.

He was born in Normalville, PA on June 25, 1930 to Michael M. and Inez (Ritenour) Grant and served in the U.S. Air Force from Dec, 26, 1947 – Jan, 4, 1952.  ...

Feb 5, 2024

David Wayne Underwood, 62, of Creston, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 after a long hard fight with cancer.

David was born on Feb. 5, 1962 in Bluefield, WV to the late William S. and Betty Sue (Kerwood) Underwood.  He had been a semi-truck driver having driven for Buckeye Veal and had enjoyed...

Feb 4, 2024

Lorenzo C.  “Robbie” Robinson, 87, of Creston, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at his home.

He was a bricklayer having retired from Cleveland Building Supply and later retired from High Point Regional Hospital in North Carolina. He was a member of Canaan Lutheran Church, Bricklayers Local #5 and Riceland Country Club.  Robbie was an avid golfer and...

Jan 30, 2024

Frances E. “Jean” Poston, 94, of Seville passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 after a brief illness.

Jean was born in Harold, KY on Oct. 26, 1929 to William and Ethel (Meade) Keathley and married Malcolm “Mac” Poston on Oct. 19, 1946 in Ashland, KY.  Mac preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1999.  She had...

Jan 26, 2024

Mildred Ann Miller, 88, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at Smithville-Western Care Center after a lengthy illness with Dementia.

Mildred was born on July 24, 1935 in Clay, WV to Orrville and Alma (Fitzwater) Smith and retired from Crown Steel in Wooster.  She had made her home in Smithville and had enjoyed...

Jan 24, 2024

Mark Louis Shiverdecker, of Creston, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2024 at his home. Mark was born in Brunswick on February 29, 1964 to Glen E. and Marie L. (Zimmerlin) Shiverdecker and was a 1982 graduate of Cloverleaf High School. After school, Mark worked at Cloverleaf Schools and retired as the head custodian. Mark married Carol Kirschling on...

Jan 23, 2024

John Boyer Lytle, III, known by everyone as Skip, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 at his home after a brief time of declining health. Skip was born in Millersburg on Dec. 29, 1951 to JB and Marianne (Smith) Lytle and was a 1970 graduate of Waynedale High School.  He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from...

Jan 16, 2024

Susan Kay (Winkler) Gianfriddo passed away January 16, 2024 after suffering a severe injury from a fall.

Sue was born May 21, 1941 in Lodi, Ohio to Paul C. and Lillian (Shrock) Winkler of Creston, Ohio, who have predeceased her. On Jan 28, 2003, Sue and Dr. Leo Michael Gianfriddo were married.  Sue was a 1959 graduate...

Jan 16, 2024

Boyd E. Stiles, 87 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 at Wellspring Lutheran Nursing Home in Fairview, Michigan after a period of declining health. Boyd was born and raised in Armagh/Johnstown, PA on May 3, 1936 to the late Boyd Sr. and Mabel Fry Stiles and graduated from Richland Township High School. He...

Jan 16, 2024

Judy Lucille Schlauch, 79, of Wooster passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. Judy was born on May 5, 1944 in Millersburg to the late William and Mildred (Ridenbaugh) Miller and was a 1963 graduate of Waynedale High School. On Nov. 5, 1967 she married Harry C. Schlauch and he survives. Judy...

Jan 15, 2024

Albert “Dick” James Coffee, 79, of Creston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with dementia on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Dick was born on Sept. 27, 1944 in Akron, OH to Dennis C. Coffee and Delores E. Shrieves. After school Dick went into the United States Army. On Feb. 19, 1972...

Jan 14, 2024

Emma Louise Croft, 83, of Wooster, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wooster after a period of declining health.

Louise was born in Elkins, WV on March 17, 1940 to Oscar and Mae (Yoakum) Smith and retired from West View Manor in Wooster after 30 years of service.  She...

Jan 13, 2024

Carl Roger Kick, 87, of Wooster, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan, 13, 2024 at Divine Nursing Center in Wooster.

Carl was born on Aug. 1, 1936 in Navarre and was raised in Dalton where he graduated from Dalton High School in 1954.  He met Kathryn Lynn Ritzi at a Rural Youth dance...

Jan 13, 2024

Tracy Lawrence Slater, 73, of Creston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at Wooster Community Hospital after a lengthy illness that he battled with strength and courage.

Tracy was born on Aug. 12, 1950 in Millersburg to Walter Lawrence and Kathleen “Kate” (Murray) Slater and was a 1968 graduate of Norwayne High School.   On Nov....

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...