Wilma Lee Wilson Pelfrey
Aug 16, 2025
Wilma Lee Wilson Pelfrey, 71, of Dalton, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster after long and courageous battle.
Wilma was born in Wadsworth on Jan. 8, 1954, to Earl and Rose (Parsons) Wilson and is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Jennifer Pelfrey of Dalton; grandchildren, Aiden, Colton,...
Randall Dean "Randy" Wilcox, Jr.
Aug 11, 2025
Randall Dean “Randy” Wilcox Jr., 50, of Windsor, Missouri, died Monday morning, August 11, 2025, at his home.
He was born January 31, 1975, in Wooster, Ohio, the son of Randall Dean Wilcox Sr. and Barbara Ann (Boyd) Wilcox. Randy attended Smithville High School, near Wooster, and was active in the FFA program and wrestling. Following graduation,...
Matthew Aaron Coffey
Aug 11, 2025
Matthew Aaron Coffey, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at his home.
He was born on November 21, 1973, in Parma to Robert Coffey and Vicki (Briggs) Williams and attended Cloverleaf High School. Matt received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Akron.
Matt enjoyed working as an IT...
John F. Catrone
Aug 10, 2025
John F. Catrone, age 93, of Orrville, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster, following a period of declining health.
He was born on September 13, 1931, in Orrville, Ohio to the late Frank and Rosa (Serpa) Catrone. He was married to the love of his life, the late Meda (Kreachbaum)...
Mack Robinette
Aug 8, 2025
Mack Robinette, 60, of Sterling, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Mack was born on November 10, 1964, in New London, Ohio to John Mack and Essie (Kelly) Robinette. He worked as a factory machinist and was a jack of all trades who could fix anything you needed him...
Bonnie Opal Spellman
Aug 8, 2025
Bonnie Opal Spellman, 90, of Creston, passed away on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.
Bonnie was born on April 10, 1935, in Hughes Creek, WV to Harry and Chole (Brown) Frye. She had work at Permold Industries and had made her home in the Creston area for many years. Bonnie was a...
Donna June Hostetler
Aug 6, 2025
Donna June Hostetler, 80, formerly of Shreve, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Born on April 22, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, Donna was the daughter of Samuel and Ruby (Strickroth) Thompson. She graduated from Medina High School in 1963.
Donna...
Dale Knoble James
Aug 4, 2025
Dale Knoble James, 92, of Fredericksburg passed away at home on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Dale was born on April 5, 1933, in Massillon to H. C. and Florence (Knoble) James and was a 1951 graduate of Fredericksburg High School. He attended the College of Wooster from 1951 – 1952 and was drafted into the U.S. Army...
Daris Junior (Jobby) Metheney
Aug 3, 2025
Daris (Jobby) Metheney, 79, of Creston, Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025.
He was September 11, 1945, in Chloe, WV, to the late Arley and Mamie Tanner Metheney.
Jobby worked for GM Motors for 40+ years, He enjoyed riding mules, going to stick sales, traveling with his late wife, but most importantly, being surrounded...
Ronald K. Flickinger
Aug 1, 2025
Ronald K. Flickinger, 82, passed away on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 at the Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, Indiana after a brief illness.
Ron was born on Aug 12, 1942 in Parma to Ronald and Ann (Kirschensteiner) Flickinger and graduated from Westfield High School in 1960. On Aug. 7, 1965 he married Sandra Coen and...
Steven Ray Justice
Aug 1, 2025
Steven Ray Justice, 64, of Smithville, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.
Steve was born on Sept. 8, 1960, in Orrville and served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1977 – 1979. He married Esther Mae Williams on April 11, 1986, and together they worked hard over the years...
Kenneth Henry Wise
Jul 31, 2025
Kenneth Henry Wise, age 88, of Burbank, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 31, 2025 under the care of Hospice, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, dedication, and quiet strength.
Born on November 13, 1936 to Luther and Maggie (Kurth) Wise, Kenny grew up in Congress, OH where he attended Northwestern High School and was...
Gladys Napier
Jul 26, 2025
Gladys Napier, 81, of Burbank, passed away on Saturday evening, July 26, 2025, at Burbank Parke Care Center after a period of declining health.
Gladys was born in Stiltner, WV on May 4, 1944, to William Henry and Nannie Mae (Crum) Dingess and married Bobby Napier on Oct. 7, 1962. They made their home in Burbank since...
Myers Eugene "Gene" Palmer
Jul 26, 2025
Myers Eugene “Gene” Palmer, 89 of Creston, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Burbank Parke Care Center.
Gene was born on Oct. 12, 1935, in Bellaire, OH to William and Estella (Shaw) Palmer and married Deloris Mae Jeffers on June 24, 1953. Deloris preceded him in death on Feb. 10, 2024. He had worked at...
Janet A. Hanzie
Jul 25, 2025
Janet A. Hanzie, 85, of Rittman, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman
Jan was born on Dec. 3, 1939, in Spencer, OH to Vernon and Amanda (Crabtree) Mantz and after her father’s death her mother married Leslie Kaylor who raised Jan. She graduated from Norwayne High School in...
Patricia Ruth Dilling
Jul 24, 2025
Patricia Ruth Dilling, 96, of Seville, OH passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2025, after a brief illness.
Pat was born on June 26, 1929, in Everett, PA to Ira and Ruth (Brallier) Holsopple. She graduated from Lewistown High School in Lewistown, PA and later from Malone College in Canton, OH. On June 19, 1949,...
Patricia Marilyn (Cehrs) Zuber
Jul 22, 2025
Patricia Marilyn Zuber, 72, of Lodi passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Patty was born on November 24, 1952, in Lodi, Ohio to Ralph Cehrs and Janet Hackworth. She enjoyed crafting especially with ceramics, reading, horses, and getting to spend time with her grandchildren.
Patty is survived by her daughters and their husbands,...
Janet Marie Smith
Jul 19, 2025
Janet Marie Smith, 87, of Wooster passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.
Jan was born in Medina on March 6, 1938, and was the daughter of Forrest and Thelma (Gingery) Uhler. She graduated from Norwayne High School in 1956 and retired after working 30 years as an Executive Legal Assistant in the...
Versil N. James
Jul 17, 2025
Versil N. James, 89, of Shreve, passed away at home on Thursday, July 17, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Versil was born on Sept. 17, 1935, in Dink, Clay County, WV to Arley and Tressie (Shamblin) James and graduated from Clay County High School in 1955. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 –...
Kimberly Ann (Siladi) Rehm
Jul 17, 2025
Kimberly Ann Rehm, 60, of Smithville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Kim was born on May 2, 1965, in Orrville to Edward and Diana Sue (Bratcher) Siladi and was a 1983 graduate of Smithville High School. On June 7, 2014, she married Kelly B. Rehm and together they...
