Obituaries IN OHIO

Nov 30, 2023

Donna M. Hoover (Monaco), aged 78, passed away on August 19, 2024, in Creston, OH. Donna was a beacon of joy, always eager to share a laugh and spread happiness. She was a devoted mother, friend, and an accomplished electrical engineer, and was proud to be the first in her family to graduate from college.

Donna grew...

Nov 30, 2023

Logan Dean Corp, 26, of Rittman, passed away unexpectedly at his home while working in the garage on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.

Logan was born in Barberton on July 12, 1998 to Brent Corp and Angel Lee Frazier.  He was a 2017 graduate of Rittman High School and for the past four years had worked for the...

Nov 30, 2023

Juleene Cutright Tope, 98, peacefully died at her home in Fredericksburg, OH on February 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm.

She was born on December 13, 1925 to Dr. Clifford Reginald Cutright (1893-1966) and Dr. Eva Moya Goddin Cutright (1894-1989) in Wooster, OH. She married Paul Calvin Tope on December 27, 1948 in Wooster, OH. They lived a...

Nov 28, 2023

Wilbur Dale Tish, 87, of Wooster passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.

He was born in Coshocton County on May 29, 1936 to the late Russell and Cora Blanche (Warner) Tish.  He married Geraldine Wolboldt in 1959 and she preceded him in death in 1961.  On April 18, 1964 Dale married Martha...

Nov 19, 2023

Piper Jean Gartin, 17 months of Rittman was welcomed into the arms of her Grandma, Lena Smead in Heaven on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.  Piper fought very hard from the time of her birth at Akron Children’s Hospital and gave her family 17 months of forever joy.

Piper loved her stuffed animals, her hair bows and was...

Nov 18, 2023

Randall Ray Burke, 65, of Seville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Randy was born in Medina to Bill and Florence (Kurjian) Burke and graduated from Cloverleaf High School. He was a devoted husband of 46 years to his surviving wife, Lauri (Tomon) Burke; he cherished his two daughters, Sarah and Rachel, son-in-law Bryan Fuchs; his three...

Nov 17, 2023

Paul “Peanut” “Alabama” Morrison, 90, of Wooster and formerly of Seville, passed away on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 at West View Healthy Living in Wooster after a period of declining health.

Paul was born on June 18, 1933 in Ford City, AL to Thomas Lemuel and Sally Pearl (Wesson) Morrison.  Because of his size, he was nicknamed...

Nov 15, 2023

Joseph F. Helmuth, 21, of 2430 Township Road 505, Loudonville, OH 44842, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

He was born on October 11, 2002 in Buchanan County, Hazleton, Iowa to Furman R. and Vera J. Helmuth.  He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Surviving is his parents, 5 brothers and 6 sisters,...

Nov 13, 2023

Margaret I. Kuntz, 95, formerly of Akron, OH passed away on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, OH after a period of declining health. Margaret was born in Columbus, OH on Nov. 19, 1927 to Harold and Susan (Chancellor) Borst.  On March 18, 1950 she married Harry L. Kuntz and he preceded her in death...

Nov 9, 2023

Larry Robert Bratcher, 72, of Burbank, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at Akron City Hospital.

Larry was born in Wooster on April 5, 1951 to William and Lucille (Morris) Bratcher.  He retired from CSX Railroad after 36 years of service and had previously worked in the Oil Fields, was a certified truck driver and was a licensed...

Nov 9, 2023

MaryAnn Schlabach, 45, of 9295 Township Road 609, Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully at her home at 11:40 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 after a 9 month battle with cancer.

She was born on May 22, 1978 in Millersburg to Roy and Anna (Miller) Hershberger.  She married Monroe D. Schlabach on Sept. 22, 1998 and he survives....

Nov 8, 2023

Marilyn Anne Griffin, 92, of Sterling, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at the Avenue at Wooster after a life well lived.

She was born in Fostoria on Aug. 4, 1931 to Arnold C. and Juanita (Cox) Rathburn and graduated from Fostoria High School in 1949.  On Nov. 12, 1949 she married Jack E. Lambright Sr.,...

Nov 8, 2023

Johnny Booher, 87, of Rittman, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at Embassy Autumnwood Nursing Home in Rittman after a period of declining health.

Johnny was born in Orma, WV on july 17, 1936 to ollie and Nora (Truman) Booher and had made his home in Rittman for over 45 years.  He had worked at Babcock&...

Nov 4, 2023

Charles Darrell George, 49, of West Salem, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at this home after a courageous two year battle with cancer.

He was born in Eklins, WV on Dec. 17, 1973 to Charles and Martha (Canfield) George and had worked at Dingess Lumber Co. in Belington, WV.  Chuckie loved riding his 4-wheelers and and working...

Nov 3, 2023

James “Jim” L. Hunt passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Jim was born July 26, 1961 to William and Helen (McGlothlin) Hunt. He was a 1980 graduate of Norwayne High School. After school, Jim became an owner-operator for Wooster Motorways where he worked for over 30 years driving trucks. On May 3rd,...

Nov 2, 2023

Scott Alan Hanna, 61, of Wooster, passed away at home on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 after a sudden illness.

Scott was born on June 21, 1962 in Barberton to Larry and Judith (Whitman) Hanna. He had worked at Frito Lay in Wooster and was a great Cleveland Browns Fan.  Scott is remembered for his big heart and...

Nov 2, 2023

Sandra K. Matlock, 75, was called home by the Lord on ,November 2, 2023 after a long battle with Mesothelioma.

Sandra was born on Sept. 26, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Earl Eugene and JoAnn E. (Harding) Schaad.  Just like Barbie, Sandra had many careers including a deputy sheriff, waitress, asphalt worker, clerk for...

Nov 1, 2023

Judith Susan Reese, 83, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 at Smithville-Western Care Center after a period of declining health. Judy was born on June 22, 1940 in Akron to Thomas and Dorothy (Sutliff) Reese and was a 1958 graduate of Norwayne High School.  She had worked at Buehlers,  The Westfield Companies and as a...

Nov 1, 2023

Deb Haldiman Figley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 at Summa Hospice in Akron.

Deb was born in Wooster on March 30, 1957 and was raised in Creston.  She graduated from Norwayne High School in 1975 where she was the class Valedictorian, was a cheerleader and played basketball.  Deb earned her degree in Secondary Education...

Oct 29, 2023

Elmer Joseph Richard, 97, of Creston, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Home after a period of declining health.

Elmer  was born on October 26, 1926, on his parents’ farm along Cleveland Road, north of Wooster in Wayne Township, Wayne County, Ohio. He was the oldest son of Joseph and Sarah E....