Obituaries IN OHIO

Aug 19, 2023

Troy J. “TJ” Pertee, 83. of Sterling, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 at Smithville-Western Care Center after a lengthy illness. TJ was born on Aug. 22, 1939 in Crum, WV to the late Thomas and Naoma (Brumfield) Pertee and graduated from Crum High School.  On Jan. 30, 1960 he married Dianne F. Lutz and she preceded him...

Aug 18, 2023

Adam Doyle Eshler, 47, of Seville, passed away at home on Friday, August 18, 2023, after a sudden illness. Adam was born on June 1, 1976 in Wooster to Rene and Teri (LeMar) Eshler and was a 1995 graduate of Norwayne High School. He had an entrepreneurial spirit and had formerly owned Hunter’s Choice Roofing and Siding.  Adam was...

Aug 18, 2023

Obed J. Troyer, 90, of 7680 Township Road 565, Holmesville, OH passed away at home on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.

He was born on March 18, 1933 to Joas A. and Mary M. (Yoder) Troyer and married Verna J. Wengerd on Oct. 3, 1957.  She preceded him in death on April 23, 2015.  He was a member...

Aug 17, 2023

George Russell Heilman, 89, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by those who loved him best.

George was born in Fredericksburg on June 26, 1934, to Darwin C. Sr. and Elizabeth (Chaney) Heilman and graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1952.  Always a remarkable athlete in school, he played as a pitcher for the...

Aug 16, 2023

Nina L. Yarnell, beloved wife, mother, teacher, and enthusiastic participant in local community services, died after a period of declining health on August 16, 2023 at the Danbury Long Term Care Unit in Wooster. She was 99. Born to Russell and Arlene (Eby) Lehman on the Lehman family farm in Canaan Township June 22, 1924, she loved her life...

Aug 13, 2023

Marie Elaine Roland, 80, of Creston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.

Marie was born in Creston on Aug. 24, 1942 to the late Russell and Dorothy Helen (Halliwell) Weaver.  She retired from Plasti-Kote in Medina where she retired from after 26 years and was a faithful member of Canaan Free...

Aug 13, 2023

Charles Duane “Doby” Sayre, 96, of Burbank, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 at Burbank Parke Care Center after a period of declining health.

Doby was born on July 22, 1927 in Burbank to the late Joseph and Sylvia (Brown) Sayre and was a 1945 graduate of Burbank High School immediately after which he joined the...

Aug 9, 2023

Jeffery Allen Jackson, 41, of Cambridge and formerly of Sterling, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 9. 2023.

Jeffery was born on May 24, 1982 in Wooster to James McIe and Jenivine Jackson.  He was employed at Quanex Custom Mixing in Cambridge where he had made his home for the past 5 years.

He will...

Aug 8, 2023

Vivian Mae (Rumburg) O'Neill of Wooster, passed away on August 8, 2023, lovingly comforted by her daughter, Erin, and sister-in-law, Carol Rumburg, while under hospice care at Autumnwood Nursing Home in Rittman, Ohio after a long decline.

Vivian was born to Paul and Gertrude (Friedt) Rumburg in Wadsworth, Ohio on July 31, 1933. She graduated as Valedictorian...

Aug 1, 2023

John Frederick Boyens – August 25, 1959, to August 1, 2023 – 63 years old – Burbank, Ohio

Heaven welcomed a good man on August 1, 2023, as we said “see you later” to our beloved husband, father, uncle, and brother. John was born on August 25, 1959, as the long-awaited son of Ralph Vernon Boyens and...

Jul 30, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Biggs Johnston Krabill peacefully passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Wooster.

Betty was born on July 16,1927 in Coshocton, Ohio to A. Roy and Isabel (Randles) Biggs. She was the second of four Biggs children and spent her childhood in Coshocton. On July 20, 1947, she married Jack Johnston. They had 3 children together....

Jul 30, 2023

David “Dave” Eugene Cotner, 69, of Wooster, died peacefully at his home, while surrounded by his family, on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

David was born January 26, 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Thayer and Richard Cotner.  David proudly served in the U.S. Navy for over 17 years.  He married Tina Blough on May 25, 1985 and they...

Jul 30, 2023

Virginia A. Cochrell went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2023 at West View Healthy Living after a period of declining health.  She was born on August 26, 1934 to John and Ruth (Steffani) Kline in West Salem.  She was #6 out of a family of 10 brothers and sisters and she grew up...

Jul 30, 2023

Fonda J. Schlegel, 85, of Shreve, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at her home after a period of declining health since her April 26th stoke.

Fonda was born on April 2, 1938 in Marshallville and was the daughter of the late Richard D. and Verda (Miller) Pfouts.  She graduated from Smithville High School in 1956. ...

Jul 26, 2023

Walter Eugene Graves, 68, of Creston and formerly of Wadsworth, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at The Avenue at Wooster after a time of declining health.

He was born in Barberton on Aug. 12, 1954 to the late Dallas and Edna (Stocker) Graves and graduated from Cloverleaf High School. Walter worked in Construction as well...

Jul 22, 2023

Michael James Longo, DC, 62, of Seville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Michael was born in Chicago, ILL on May 3, 1961 to Robert James and Grace (Carone) Longo. Michael graduated from the National Chiropractic College in 1986. He had owned and operated Lodi Family Chiropractic for the past 20 years. In addition to...

Jul 21, 2023

Carol A. Shane, 85, of Creston, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a very brief illness.

Carol was born in Wadsworth on Nov. 1, 1937 to Glade and Esther (Wagner) Boss and was a 1955 graduate of Norwayne High School.  On Sept. 2, 1956 she married Harvey D. Shane...

Jul 19, 2023

John Scott Prindle, 60, of Creston, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 after a long and determined battle with cancer.

John was born in Akron on March 23, 1963 to the late James and Betty (Scott) Prindle and graduated from Garfield High School in 1981.  He married Donna White on Sept. 15, 2012 and John helped raise...

Jul 18, 2023

John Michael Feltey, 60, of Wooster, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023               after a brief battle with cancer.

John was born on March 16, 1963 in Belleville, New Jersey to John Feltey and Cathy Hemhauser.  He had made his home in Florida for most of his life where he worked for Brookdale Assisted...

Jul 17, 2023

Leo Glen “Shorty” Murphy, 84, of Creston, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Clay, West Virginia on April 9, 1939 to Paul and Margaret (Duffy) Murphy and married Sandra Siers on June 11, 1966.  He retired from Ford Motor Co. in 2004...