Obituaries IN OHIO

Jul 15, 2022

James Donald Harvey, age 85, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. He was born June 9, 1937, to James Duncan (JD) and Olive (Parker) Harvey in Detroit, Michigan. As one friend described Jim, & quot; "he was a unique individual" & quot.

Jim was a graduate of Frank Cody High School in Detroit, Michigan. During his high...

Jul 14, 2022

LuAnn Marie Williams, 63, of Creston, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

LuAnn was born in Lodi on Jan. 26, 1959 to the late Albert and Frances (Williams) Pelfrey and was a 1977 graduate of Norwayne High School.  On Sept. 27, 1986 she married Derwin L. “Derb” Williams and he preceded her in...

Jul 11, 2022

Roger Louis Rohrer, 75, of Wadsworth passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 after a battle with cancer.

Roger was born on March 26, 1947 in Wadsworth to Sanford and Alice (Light) Rohrer.  He served in the U.S. Navy and was self-employed having owned his own Telecommunications and Computer Data business.  Roger was a very bright and...

Jul 3, 2022

Debra Lynn Reed, 67, of Orrville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. Deb was born on June 4, 1955 in Wadsworth to Robert and Ida (Fawcett) Shonk and was a 1974 graduate of Orrville High School.  On Aug. 9, 1985 she married the love of her life, Anthony W....

Jul 2, 2022

Christopher Michael Bruner, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Chris was born on Feb. 15, 1979 in Detroit, MI to Michael Bruner and Becky Frost.  He was a 1997 graduate of EHOVE Career Center in Milan, Oh and he had been working in the landscaping business.  Chris was a huge Ohio State Buckeye...

Jul 2, 2022

Lizzie E. Wengerd, 79, of 6176 Harrison Rd., Fredericksburg, died Saturday,  July 2, 2022 at her home after a period of declining health.

She was born on April 13, 1943 in Wayne County and was the daughter of the late Eli R. and Amanda (Hershberger) Troyer.  On Nov. 12, 1964 she married Levi A. Wengerd and he...

Jul 1, 2022

David J. Green, 80, of Burbank, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness.

Dave was born May 12, 1942 in Shady Springs, WV to the late Roy and Bessie (Reece) Greene and was a graduate of West Tech High School in Cleveland.  On June 1, 1963 he married...

Jun 28, 2022

Edward Robert Steele, 83, a lifelong resident of Seville, passed away from complications related to cancer on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic. Ed was born on April 11, 1939, at Wadsworth Hospital to the late Earnest Dwight and Mary Geraldine (Landis) Steele. He was a 1957 graduate of Seville High School where he played football and...

Jun 26, 2022

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of a man that can't be duplicated, Larry Bellman Sr. of Wooster, Ohio. At age 77 Larry passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2022 at 4:09 AM surrounded by loved ones. Larry was born on April 1, 1945  in Holmes County with his twin sister Lora who preceded him in...

Jun 26, 2022

Carl Ray Duncan, Sr., 81, of Orrville, died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a brief period of declining health.

Carl was born in Fredericksburg on April 22, 1941 to Charles and Emma (Hains) Duncan.  He had been an area resident all of his life and had been a truck driver.  Carl loved...

Jun 26, 2022

Donald E. Abbott, 87, of Wooster, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Wooster Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Don was born on May 9, 1935 in Medina to the late Edwin T. and Beulah L. (Beery) Abbott and graduated from Medina High School.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 – 1957 and...

Jun 20, 2022

Ella J. Miller, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2022, following a period of declining health. She was born in Wayne County, Ohio, on February 4, 1930 to the late John and Jemima (Hostetler) Miller. She married Eli C. Miller on October 2, 1949. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2001. She was preceded...

Jun 18, 2022

Yvonne Hoosier, 81, of Wooster, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

Yvonne was born on Jan. 20, 1941 in Akron to the late William H. and Mary Elizabeth (King) McConnell and graduated from Wadsworth High School.  On Dec. 24, 1963 she married Bill Hoosier and he preceded her in death on Nov. 26,...

Jun 14, 2022

Bernard R. “Dick” Kollert, 87, of Sterling, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Orrville Pointe after a period of declining health.

Dick was born on July 8, 1934 in Sterling to Ora and Mary Katherine Kollert.  He had been an independent  truck driver for 35 years and was a member of the Teamsters Union.  Dick...

Jun 8, 2022

Gary E. Weltmer, 82, of Fredericksburg passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Aultman Hospital in Canton after a brief illness.

Gary was born on June 13, 1939 in West Salem to the late Zeno E. and Marguerite (Gardner) Weltmer and married Helen L. Sigler on Nov. 30, 1958.  He retired from Rubbermaid, Inc. and had...

Jun 8, 2022

Deven James "Deegan" Bee, age 16, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Akron Children's Hospital after a hard fought battle following an auto accident on Sunday.

Deegan was born on Nov. 10, 2005 in Wooster and to his parents, Jeremy V. and Lynda Marie (Scott) Bee.  He just completed his Sophmore Year...

Jun 6, 2022

Roger Lee Cottrell, 59, of Rittman, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at his home after a battle with liver disease.

Roger was born on March 7, 1963 in Sutton, WV to Joseph Elmer and Gertrude Angeline (Rogers) Cottrell and had made his home in Rittman for the past 40 years.  He had worked at United...

Jun 3, 2022

Lisa E. Hartman, age 55, went home to the Lord on June 3, 2022. She was born December 3,1966 in Orrville, to Lawrence Hartman and Mary McComas Hartman and lived most of her life in Rittman and surrounding areas. She loved making dream catchers and spending time with family and friends.  Lisa was a devoted mother, homemaker, sister, aunt...

Jun 2, 2022

William R. “Bill” Mast, 92, of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Bill was born on Aug. 10, 1929 in Smithville to the late William F. and Viola (Newill) Mast and was a 1948 graduate of Smithville High School.  On Aug. 11, 1951 he married Glenna C. McClintock and she...

May 31, 2022

Richard E. “Dick” Garn, 87, of Wadsworth, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

He was born in West Salem on March 15, 1935 to Wesley and Lois (Shakley) Garn and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1952 – 1955.  On Sept. 9, 1972 he married Karen Yannayon and...