Obituaries IN OHIO

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...

Dec 4, 2023

Mary Jane Sax, 76, of Lodi, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 at the Justin Rogers Hospice Center in Akron after a brief battle with cancer.

Mary was born on May 29, 1947 in Addison Michigan to LaVere and Louise (Steveson) Wheaton and graduated from Cement City High School.  She met Willis P. Sax while...

Dec 4, 2023

Angie Ruth Summers, 44, of Orrville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 at University Hospital in Cleveland after a 20 year battle with failing health.

Angie was born in Medina on Feb. 18, 1979 to Richard and Nora (Crawford) Summers and graduated from Cloverleaf High School.  She had worked as an LPN at Wooster Hospital until...

Dec 4, 2023

Willet Wallace Ball, 71, of Rittman, went to his eternal home in Heaven on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 with loved ones surrounding him.

Willet was born on Sept. 3, 1952 in Boone County, WV to French and Melba (Baisden) Ball.  After his father passed when he was 5, his mother married Raymond Myers who raised him.  Willet...

Dec 2, 2023

David Glen Bartram, 65, of Wooster, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 at LifeCare Hospital following a lengthy battle.

Dave was born on Feb. 7, 1958 in Orrville to Glen and Willadeen (Huff) Bartram and was a 1976 graduate of Rittman High School.  On July 4, 1996 he married Judy Corp and she survives.  He retired...

Dec 1, 2023

Gertrude Shani Beth Stutler 32, of Rittman, passed away suddenly following a traffic accident on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.  Shani was born on April 2, 1991 to Margaret Stutler and Russell Wilson.  She was a dedicated friend who loved spending time with family, doing outdoor games, riding 4-wheelers and singing her favorite songs.  He compassion was helping others.