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James Patrick Shanley

James Patrick Shanley

Jun 16, 2021

James Patrick Shanley, 72 of Wooster, was born on Oct. 26, 1948 in Ravenna and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Jim was a loving husband, a father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and he will be missed.

Jim requested that there be no services held.  Memorial contributions...

Harold Ray Burkhart

Harold Ray Burkhart

Jun 16, 2021

Harold Ray Burkhart, 88, of Perrysville, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

Harold was born on Oct. 15, 1932 in Moundsville, WV to the late John W. and Emma Pearl (Henry) Burkhart and married the former Carolyn Rae Thomas on Feb. 16, 1954.  He served in the U.S. Army and retired from...

Juanita Bolen Swain

Juanita Bolen Swain

Jun 14, 2021

Juanita Bolen Swain, 94, of Creston, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Summa Barberton Hospital.

Juanita was born on Jan. 10, 1927 in Sardis to the late Alexander and Loretta (Welchey) Bolen.  Always active in and working, she had worked over the years at Ohio Match, American Safety,...

Kathleen P. (Nalley)  Buckingham

Kathleen P. (Nalley) Buckingham

Jun 9, 2021

Kathleen P. Nalley Buckingham, 82, of Sterling, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Avenue of Wooster after a period of declining health.

Kathleen was born July 14, 1938 in Seville to the late George and Opal Rose (Jackson) Nalley and was a member of the Norwayne High School class of 1956.  She retired from...

Roger Pinkley

Roger Pinkley

Jun 8, 2021

Roger Pinkley of Glendale, AZ passed away unexpectedly on Jun 8,2021. Roger was born on Nov 28, 1943 in Lodi, OH to Welker and Mabel (Hostetler) Pinkley. He lived in Creston and graduated from Norwayne in 1961.He enlisted with the Marines and  served during the Vietnam war having been  stationed in Okinawa. After returning stateside he continued to live...

Virgil Ray Truman Sr.

Virgil Ray Truman Sr.

Jun 8, 2021

Virgil Ray Truman Sr., 77, of Shreve, passed away on Tuesday June 8, 2021 at his home.

Virgil was born on Jan. 23, 1944 in Clay County, WV to the late Ray and Dulcie (Rogers) Truman and was a graduate of Clay County High School.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 – 1967, having served...

Teresa Ann Snyder Wigton

Teresa Ann Snyder Wigton

Jun 5, 2021

Teresa Ann Snyder Wigton, 53, of Big Prairie, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Teresa was born in Orrville on July 2, 1967 to Harold and Marlene (Bauman) Snyder and was a 1986 graduate of Smithville High School.  Teresa had worked at several area...

Larry Dale Keener

Larry Dale Keener

Jun 3, 2021

Larry Dale Keener, 69, of Rittman, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

Larry was born Aug. 11, 1951 in Gassaway, WV to the late Sylvan and Melissa (Triplett) Keener and graduated from Braxton County High School in 1969.  He later attended West Virginia Tech and Akron Universities where he ...

Alvin Virgil Claus

Alvin Virgil Claus

Jun 3, 2021

Alvin Virgil Claus, 93, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his home near Moreland where he had made his home since 1957.

Alvin was born Jan. 24, 1928 in Lewisville, Monroe County to the late Gilbert and Esther (Christman) Claus and was a 1948 graduate of Lewisville High School.  He served in the U.S. Army...

Nancy Merle Elizabeth Papp

Nancy Merle Elizabeth Papp

May 30, 2021

Nancy Merle Elizabeth Papp, 84, of Creston, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Burbank Parke Care Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s  Disease.

Born in Cleveland on Nov. 26, 1936 to the late Donald Sr. and Merle (Raker) Kupchick, Nancy was a 1955 graduate of North Royalton High School.  She married Joseph Vincent Papp...

Larry Albert Rowe

Larry Albert Rowe

May 28, 2021

Larry A. Rowe, 78, of Holmesville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, May 28, 2021 after an extended illness.

Larry was born Jan. 19, 1943 in Millersburg to the late George and Loretta (House) Rowe.  He graduated from Millersburg High School in 1963 and served in the Ohio National Guard.  On Sept....

Jean Marie Bricker

Jean Marie Bricker

May 28, 2021

Jean Marie Bricker, 100, of Wooster and formerly of Fredericksburg, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Danbury Senior Living in Wooster after a brief period of declining health.

Jean was born Oct. 1, 1920 near Fredericksburg to the late Harry and Minnie (Scott) McKelvey.  She was a 1938 graduate of Fredericksburg High School and attended...

Karl Lee Rock, Jr.

Karl Lee Rock, Jr.

May 27, 2021

Karl L. Rock, Jr., 69, of Wadsworth, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his home after many years with multiple illnesses.

Karl was born on Dec. 12, 1951 in Lodi to Karl Sr. and Donna (Reed) Rock.  He spent all but the last 10 years of his life in Seville.  Karl graduated from Cloverleaf High...

William Elmer Buckeye

William Elmer Buckeye

May 25, 2021

William "Bill" Elmer Buckeye, 63, of Frederick, Maryland, died suddenly at his home after a period of declining heath on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Born on January 18, 1958, in Euclid, OH, he was the son of the late Elmer Edward Buckeye and Ruth Ann (Dreger) Buckeye.

He was the loving husband of Sheila T....

Susan Ann Rooney

Susan Ann Rooney

May 25, 2021

Susan ‘Suzie/Sue’ Ann Rooney, 69, of Seville, Ohio passed away on May 25, 2021 at Autumnwood Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Rittman, Ohio.  Sue was born on May 11, 1952 to the late James W. Rooney and Marilyn A. Rooney (nee Kreling) of Fairview Park, Ohio.

Dear sister of Patricia A. Hewitt-Rooney, loving aunt to Mollee...

Paul Nevin Miller

Paul Nevin Miller

May 23, 2021

Paul Nevin “Big Moose” Miller, 85, of Fredericksburg passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after an extended illness.

Nevin was born Dec. 13, 1935 in Apple Creek to the late Paul S. and Rilla (Richeson) Miller and was a 1954 graduate of Apple Creek High School.  On...

Larry Russell Howell, Sr.

Larry Russell Howell, Sr.

May 20, 2021

Larry Russell Howell, Sr., 86, of Rittman, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, May 20, 2021.

Larry was born in Rittman on March 31, 1935 to the late Russell and Vera (Kohler) Howell and was a 1953 graduate of Rittman High School.  On April 8, 1956 he married Iona E....

David Michael Hemming

David Michael Hemming

May 17, 2021

David Michael Hemming, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Firelands Reginal Medical Center in Sandusky.

Dave was born April 11, 1949 in Wadsworth and was the son of Harry and Nancy (King) Hemming.  He had been a truck driver for Sandridge Gourmet Salads and in later years he operated The Original Kettle Korn and Cinnamon...

Jeffrey David Hamilton

Jeffrey David Hamilton

May 16, 2021

Jeffrey D. Hamilton, 51, of Medina, OH, passed away on May 16, 2021.

Jeff was born in Kenton, OH on August 27, 1969 to George E. and Susan C. (McNamee) Hamilton.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1988 – 1991 and was deployed during the Gulf War.  He was an avid Tennessee Titans fan.

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Fredia Marie (Pittman)  Ferguson

Fredia Marie (Pittman) Ferguson

May 15, 2021

Fredia Marie Ferguson, 86, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a brief battle with Covid-19.

Fredia was born on Dec. 5, 1934 in Beallsville to the late Samuel and Ada (Reed) Pittman and married Luther Vernon Ferguson on June 13, 1953.  He preceded her in death on...

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