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Doy Edward Cogar

Doy Edward Cogar

Jan 12, 2022

Doy Edward Cogar, 85, of Dalton and formerly of Creston, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

Doy was born in Centralia, WV on May 30, 1936 and was the son of the late Orval and Madline (Williams) Cogar.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1958 and on Feb. 16, 1959...

Marjorie Eileen Mohler

Marjorie Eileen Mohler

Jan 11, 2022

Marjorie Eileen Mohler, 95, of Apple Creek, OH and formerly of New Lexington, OH, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.

A family graveside service will be held at Community Memory Gardens in New Lexington.  Murray Funeral Home in Fredericksburg is handling arrangements.

Marjorie was born...

Charles Alan Roberts

Charles Alan Roberts

Jan 11, 2022

Charles Alan “Chuck” Roberts, 64, of Dalton, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a battle with cancer and is now safe with the Lord. Chuck was born in Zanesville on May 18, 1957 and was the son of the late Wendell and Helen (Morton) Roberts.  On March 3, 1989 he married Deborah...

Kathleen Mary (Ptak)  Reiss

Kathleen Mary (Ptak) Reiss

Jan 11, 2022

Kathleen Mary Reiss, 79, of Doylestown,  OH, passed away peacefully with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 at home after a period of declining health. Kathy was born in Cleveland on March 2, 1942 to the late Martin and Catherine (Dailey) Ptak.  She was a 1960 graduate of West Tech High School and retired from the J.M. Smucker...

Jack C. Silcox

Jack C. Silcox

Jan 10, 2022

Jack C. Silcox, 87, of Wooster, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born in Norwalk, Ohio on February 20,1934, the oldest of the late Clifford and Blanche Silcox. Jack served in the United States Air Force from May 14, 1955 to February 13, 1959. He owned and operated Silcox Dental Lab Supply for 30 years....

Sam S. Zito

Sam S. Zito

Jan 10, 2022

Sam S. Zito, 70, of Marshallville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

Sam was born April 20, 1951 in Cleveland and was the son of John and Lena (Mercurio) Zito.  He was a 1969 graduate of Revere High School and he retired from Ohio Edison after 43 years of service.  Sam...

Barbara A. Hershberger

Barbara A. Hershberger

Jan 10, 2022

Barbara A. Hershberger, 65, of 4870 County Road 207, Millersburg, died peacefully at home on Monday evening, Jan. 10, 2022 after a two year battle with cancer.

She was born on Feb. 26, 1956 near Millersburg to Andy M. and Amanda (Troyer) Miller and married Eli H. Hershberger on March 3, 1977.  She was a member of...

Shirley Arlene (Zook)  Wengerd

Shirley Arlene (Zook) Wengerd

Jan 9, 2022

Shirley A. Wengerd, beloved wife and mother, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.

Born on Sept. 3, 1941 to Lester and Sarah (Detweiler) Zook, Shirley married Ernest L. Wengerd on June 15, 1963 and she worked alongside Ernie as he pastored over 20 years.  Her ministry was to send out cards...

Bobby Lee Cochran Sr.

Bobby Lee Cochran Sr.

Jan 7, 2022

Bobby L. Cochran, Sr., 76, of Creston, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 after a period of declining health.

Bobby was born on Sept. 9, 1945 in Abbeville, AL to the late Frank and Ophelia (Key) Cochran.  He graduated from High School in Sarasota, FL and on May 30, 1984 he married Paulette...

William Melvin "Bill" Rhoads

William Melvin "Bill" Rhoads

Jan 6, 2022

William "Bill” Rhoads, 77, of Wooster, passed away after a period of declining health on January 6, 2022 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Bill was born on January 30, 1944 in Takoma Park, Maryland to Melvin and Eileen (Fetzer) Rhoads.  Bill graduated from Norwayne High School in 1962 and married his high school sweetheart, Marge Winkler and they...

Donald E. Glessner

Donald E. Glessner

Jan 5, 2022

Donald E. Glessner, 97, a life resident of Sterling, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Don was born on March 30, 1924 in Sterling to the late Clement D. and Vida E. (Sample) Glessner and was a 1943 graduate of Sterling High School.  He proudly served his country in the United...

Rita Ann Pernod

Rita Ann Pernod

Jan 5, 2022

Rita Ann Pernod, 65, of Creston, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 after a brief illness.

Rita was born on May 22, 1956 in Beckley, WV to Earl and Joyce (Wood) Sumner.  She graduated from Columbia High School and retired from Sealy Mattress in Medina.  She had made her home in Creston for...

Paul Damron

Paul Damron

Jan 2, 2022

Paul Damron, 82, of West Salem, unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 after a brief illness.

Paul was born in Dunlow, WV on Nov. 4, 1939 to the late Lon and Mary (Wallace) Damron and married Janet Irene Marcum on April 9, 1961.  He retired from Volvo White...

Harry Jay Feesler Jr.

Harry Jay Feesler Jr.

Jan 1, 2022

Harry Jay Feesler, Jr., 71, of Creston, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his home. Harry was born in Medina on July 8, 1950 to the late Harry J. and Caroline P. (Ross) Feesler and was a graduate of Cloverleaf High School.

He married Deana Jo Huffman and they were married for 47 years until...

Rhonda Lee Arnold

Rhonda Lee Arnold

Dec 31, 2021

Rhonda Lee Arnold, 69, of Creston, peacefully passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021.

Rhonda was born in Seville on July 22, 1952 to the late Merle and Bette (Swartz) Hewit and was a 1971 graduate of Cloverleaf High School.  On June 7, 1980 she married Thomas Arnold and he survives.   Rhonda had worked...

Robert Stanley Balosky

Robert Stanley Balosky

Dec 28, 2021

Robert Stanley Balosky, 75, of Medina, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 at Medina Hospital.

He was born in Smock, PA on Oct. 27, 1946 and was raised by his loving grandparents, Robert Kennedy and Eantha Eloise (Ryan) Holt.   He was a 1966 graduate of Brashear Senior High School where he played football, baseball and ran...

Glendon D. Kessinger

Glendon D. Kessinger

Dec 26, 2021

Glendon D. “Glen” Kessinger, 86, of Big Prairie, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 26 2021 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a period of declining health.

He was born in Flint Springs, KY on June 1, 1935 to the late Dutch and Edna (Kessinger) Kessinger.  He served in the U S. Air...

Martha Jane (Frary)  Svoboda

Martha Jane (Frary) Svoboda

Dec 25, 2021

Martha Jane Svoboda, 91 of Wayne, NE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021 in Wooster, Ohio after a period of declining health. Martha was born in Wooster, OH on Feb. 21, 1930 to the late Oliver Perry and Martha Helen (Wolfe) Frary.  She graduated from Creston High School and attended Mount Union College in Alliance, OH. Martha...

Ann L. Miller

Ann L. Miller

Dec 25, 2021

Ann L. Miller, 81, of Homerville, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Akron General Hospital after a period of declining health. Ann was born in Cleveland on December 31, 1939, to the late John and Violet (Penman) Denzien and was a graduate of West Tech High School. On August 9, 1974, she married George 'Jim' Miller and he...

Shirley Ann (Webb)  Lewis Davis

Shirley Ann (Webb) Lewis Davis

Dec 24, 2021

Shirley Ann Webb Lewis Davis, 82, of Creston, passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 at Wooster Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Shirley was born on Nov. 28, 1939 in Edwight, WV to the late James Gifford and Megnolia (Enola) Myrl (Dickens) Webb. Shirley graduated at the top of her class in 1958 from Marsh Fork...

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