Obituaries IN OHIO

Aug 23, 2021

Francis Ray Cool, 81, of Medina, passed away on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 surrounded by his family at Medina Hospital.

Ray was born on March 6, 1940 in Webster Spring, WV to the late Foster Law and Lydia Viola (Brooks) Cool.  A log and steel truck driver, Ray retired from Independent Steel in 2005 and had made...

Aug 21, 2021

Gary Dean Justice, 74, of Creston, passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 at Wooster Community Hospital after a period of declining health due to heart failure.

Gary was born in Lodi on Nov. 14, 1946 to the late Lochiel “Blackie” and Eileen (Henry) Justice and was a 1965 graduate of Norwayne High School.  From 1965 – 1968...

Aug 17, 2021

Jeremy Scott Vance, 32, of Rittman died unexpectedly on Aug. 17, 2021 as a result of an auto accident in Akron.

Jeremy was born on Sept. 28, 1988 in Orrville and was the son of Jesse and Janet (Callison) Vance.  He graduated from Rittman High School in 2006 and had made his home in Rittman.  Jeremy loved...

Aug 17, 2021

Leroy Kline, 83, of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly at Wooster Community Hospital on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Leroy was born January 20, 1938 in Danville PA to the late Lee Kline and Helen Appleman.  He graduated from Danville High School and served in the army from 1958 to 1962.  He had spent most of his working career...

Aug 16, 2021

Jeko Mladenoff Nedelkoff, M.D. passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 93 on August 16, 2021 after living an extraordinary life that touched so many people.

He was born in Moschino, Bulgaria on July 3, 1928, the son of Mladen and Nedelka Nedelkoff.   Jeko graduated with distinction from high school in Sofia in 1946....

Aug 15, 2021

Judy L. Wilson, 50, of Rittman, passed away peacefully  at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 15, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer.

Judy was born in Ravenna on Aug. 19, 1970 to James Sr. and Bonnie (Ferrell) Champ and was a 1988 graduate of Rittman High School.  On May 18, 1996 she married...

Aug 13, 2021

Steven Talon Davis, age 2, unexpectedly went home to be with the angels on Friday morning, Aug. 13, 2021 at Akron Children’s Hospital with his Mommy and Daddy by his side.

Tally Bear was born on July 1, 2019 in Wooster to his loving parents, Steven Tyler and Morgan (Stutzman) Davis. With his infectious smile and his...

Aug 11, 2021

Nadine A. Yannayon, 85, of Creston, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Nadine was born in Wooster on Feb. 28, 1936 to the late Doyle and Maxine (Miller) Siegfried.  She had worked for 29 years for the Medina County Auditor's Office and was a member of the Creston Presbyterian Church.  Nadine...

Aug 11, 2021

Donald Glen Pyles, 64, of Seville and formerly of Creston went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Donald was born on July 27, 1957 in Lake City, TN to the late Luther and Jerry (Clairs) Pyles.  He had worked for 43 years at Metal Management in Cleveland and retired...

Aug 9, 2021

Janet (Galbach) Moritz went peacefully to her heavenly home on August 9, 2021 at age 68 after a long battle with dementia. She was born on May 19, 1953 in McKeesport, PA.

She spent most of her career as a legal assistant and loved the work immensely. She was a very active member of the National Association...

Aug 7, 2021

Howard R. Masters, Jr., 83, of Sterling, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 at LifeCare Hospital in Wooster after a brief illness.

Howard was born on Oct. 9, 1937 in Barberton to the late Howard R. Sr. and Marion E. (Davison) Masters and was a 1955 graduate of Killbuck...

Aug 7, 2021

John Kenneth “Bud” Sanders, 80, of Wooster, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 at West View Healthy Living in Wooster after a brief illness.

Bud was born April 21, 1941 in Wayne, WV and was the son of the late Early and Lakie (Epling) Sanders. He graduated from Wayne High School and on July 10, 1960...

Aug 1, 2021

Patricia A. McCourt, 87, of Waterford, Ohio  and formerly Creston, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday August 1, 2021 in the arms of her daughter.

Patsy was born July 7,1934 in Sterling, OH to the late John and Edna (Perrin) Viall and married Major R. McCourt on Oct. 2,1954. He preceded her in death on August 15,...

Aug 1, 2021

Glenna C. Mast, 88, of Wooster, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 at Westview Healthy Living in Wooster after a period of declining health.

Glenna was born on Nov. 19, 1932 near Wooster to the late Carl and Florence (Weikert) McClintock and was a 1950 graduate of Creston High School.  On Aug. 11, 1951 she married...

Jul 26, 2021

Russell R. Sigler, 86, of Medina died Monday, July 26, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living in Medina after a period of declining health.

Russ was born on January 22, 1935 in Creston and was the youngest child of William Edward and Shirley (Harvey) Sigler.  He was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army having served from Dec. 31,...

Jul 24, 2021

Hurley Roger Inman, 66, of Medina/Wooster went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Hurley was born on Oct. 2, 1954 in Medina to the late William and Correan (Wells) Inman.  He was married to Martha “Marty” Mullins who preceded him in death. Their children included, Devonte Jones, Velma Banks, Whitney Price and...

Jul 24, 2021

Joseph Maibach, Jr., 88, of Holmesville, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a period of declining health.

Joe was born on the family farm at Sterling on Sept. 23, 1932 and was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Emma (Ramsier) Maibach.  Joe served in the U.S. Air Force...

Jul 16, 2021

Robert Dale “Sport” Sterling, 81, of Fredericksburg, passed away at home on Friday, July 16, 2021 after a brief period of declining health.

Bob was born on Nov. 7, 1939 in Millersburg to the late Dale B. and Lovina (Miller) Sterling and was a 1957 graduate of Waynedale High School.  He served in the U.S. from 1963...

Jul 15, 2021

Carol Sue Snider, 87, Wooster died Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Avenue at Wooster after a period of declining health.

Carol was born on Nov. 22, 1933 in Benton to the late Foster “Budge” and Freda (Finney) Speelman and was a 1951 graduate of Fredericksburg High School.  On Sept. 9, 1956 she married Harley James Snider...

Jul 15, 2021

Edith M. Burgess, 80, of Burbank, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 15, 2021 after a Princess Warrior’s fight against cancer.

Edith was born Feb. 15, 1941 in Springfield, IL to the late Herbert and Martha Sylvia (Butler) Bratcher and graduated from Butler County High School in Morgantown, KY.  On Feb. 2, 1961 she married...