Obituaries IN OHIO

Dec 23, 2021

Albert Henson “Al” Simmons, 90, of Medina, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 with family at his side after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

He was born in Dyer, Tennessee on Jan. 22, 1931 to the late William Gillard and Rosie Elizabeth (Riley) Simmons and growing up he was called “Hence”.  He served in the U.S. Navy...

Dec 22, 2021

Roger Allen Morrison, 73, of Creston, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 after a brief illness.

Roger was born in Medina on Nov. 17, 1948 and was the fourth child of Edward and Dorothy Mae (McClymonds) Morrison’s six children.  He graduated from Norwayne High School in 1966 and served in the U.S. Army...

Dec 21, 2021

avid Ronald Smith, 87, of Rittman, passed away peacefully at LifeCare Hospice on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 after a brief illness.

He was born in Spencer, WV on Jan. 17, 1934 to the late Perry and Olita (Ross) Smith and was from Brumley Ridge in Wayne County, WV.  He graduated from Fort Gay High School and served...

Dec 20, 2021

Lucille Ann Hostetler, 83, of Creston, passed away on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021 surrounded by her family at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a brief illness.

Lucille was born in Sterling on Aug. 28, 1938 to the late Gustave and Ella (Whitman) Giet and was a 1956 graduate of Norwayne High School.  On May 4, 1957 she...

Dec 18, 2021

Mary L. Bolen, 79, of Seville, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Mary was born in Lodi on Aug. 4, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Harley "Hap" and Alice (Moore) McDermott.  She graduated from  Westfield High School and had made her home in Seville...

Dec 17, 2021

Paul Eugene Buheit, 93, of Creston, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, Dec. 17, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Paul was born on Sept. 25, 1928 in Wadsworth to the late David Ray and Blanche (Spears) Buheit and married Leila Miller on Nov. 12, 1955.  He retired from Rexroth in Wooster in 1992...

Dec 17, 2021

Ronald Richard “Skip” Stutz, 81, of Creston passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021.

He was born on Nov. 25, 1940 at Calmoutier in Holmes County to the late Albert H. and Grace Belle (Malcuit) Stutz.  Skip graduated from Northwestern High School in 1958 where he played baseball and was on the State...

Dec 17, 2021

Barbara Ellen Kauf, 79, of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 at Wooster Community Hospital after a sudden illness.

Barb was born on Jan. 23, 1942 in Williamsburg, KY and was the daughter of the late Obie Lewis and Ada (Stidom) Workman.  She married Don Kauf on Oct. 13, 1980 and had worked at...

Dec 16, 2021

Betty M. Morrison, 74, of Millersburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice.

Betty was born on Jan. 12, 1947 in Millersburg to the late Melvin C. and Deloris (McCurdy) Foster and was raised in Fredericksburg.  She married Billy Dell Watkins who preceded her in death on June 23,...

Dec 12, 2021

Crystal Dawn Marie Heffelman, 43, passed away peacefully at University Hospital in Cleveland on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 after a brief illness.

Crystal was born on April 30, 1978 in Wadsworth and was the daughter of the late Neal and Patricia Ann (Shuck) Heffelman She worked for DoorDash and Papa John’s Pizza and spent most of her ...

Dec 8, 2021

Les D. Emerson, 64, passed away December 8, 2021. Les was born on June 19, 1957 in Akron, OH.  Les was a carpenter and entrepreneur. He loved the little things life had to offer and tried to improve something each day.  Les loved hot rod cars, Zippo lighters and having fun with his kids. Les leaves behind his children;...

Dec 7, 2021

Roy Lee Maxwell, 74, of Apple Creek passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Roy was born Jan. 27, 1947 in Lodi and was the son of the late Charles D. and Betty Jane (Kain) Maxwell.  He graduated from Norwayne High School in 1965 and on July 1, 1989 married...

Dec 6, 2021

Franklin Perry Justice, 84, of Wooster, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2021 after a sudden illness.

Frank was born on Aug. 28, 1937 in Pikeville, KY and was the son of the late John and Josie (Mutter) Justice.  He graduated from Grundy High School and served in the U.S. Army from Sept 20, 1961...

Dec 6, 2021

Betty C. McVay, 85, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a brief illness.

Betty was born on June 30, 1936 in Rowlesburg, WV to the late Walter E. and Myrtle (Cramer) Masters and was a 1954 graduate of Rowlesburg High School.  On May 24, 1957 she married...

Dec 4, 2021

Lucille Lozier, age 87, passed away on December 4, 2021.  She was born on December 23, 1933 to Earl and Anna (Steffanni) Hines.  At the age of 16, Lucille met Richard Lozier and they became high school sweethearts. She graduated from Homerville High School in 1951.  Lucille and Richard were married on June 14, 1953.

Lucille worked...

Dec 1, 2021

Larry Dale Hartzler, age 61, of Creston, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.

Larry was born in Wadsworth on April 26, 1960 to the late Dale and Joyce (Stoller) Hartzler of Rittman and was a 1978 graduate of Rittman High School.  On Sept. 27, 1981 he married the love of his life,...

Dec 1, 2021

Levi J. Troyer, 80, of 7651 Buss Road, Apple Creek, OH passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 1, 2021 after a sudden illness.

He was born in Holmes County near Millersburg on July 30, 1941 to Jonas and Elmina (Raber) Troyer.  On Nov. 30, 1961 he married Susan Miller who survives.  He was a member of...

Nov 30, 2021

Donald Lee Holmes, 87 of Camp Verde, AZ and formerly of the Wooster area died peacefully at Sedona Winds Assisted Living Center in Sedona AZ on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 after a period of declining health. Don was born in Akron on July 13, 1935 to Jacob Donald. and Fern Marie (Gaugler) Holmes.  He was a truck driver for...

Nov 30, 2021

Jacob P. Hershberger, 49, of Shreve, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 14, 2022 as a result of a logging accident in Knox County.

Jacob was born in Millersburg on Aug. 16, 1972 to Peter A. and Caroline (Zook) Hershberger who are now of Heuvelton, NY. On Dec. 2, 1993 he married Maryann...

Nov 30, 2021

Roberta Rae “Bobbie” Anderson, 55, of Seville, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness.

Roberta was born on Jan. 27, 1966 in Akron to Ray and Rita (Damron) Adkins and graduated from Pike County High School in Kentucky.  She honorably served in the U.S. Army from Dec. 1986 –...