Obituaries IN OHIO

Jan 5, 2021

Bruce Alan Grossenbacher, 71, of Seville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Bruce was born Sept. 19, 1949 in Wadsworth, OH to the late Glenn and Phyllis (Auker) Grossenbacher, and was a 1967 graduate of Cloverleaf High School.  On April 14, 1973 he married the former Sandra...

Jan 1, 2021

Carol Ann Jones, 62, of Seville, passed away on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 at the Sanctuary of Medina after a lengthy illness.

Carol was born Sept. 18, 1958 in Medina to the late James and Joan Reed and had made her home in Coolville, OH and in the Seville area.

She enjoyed playing Bingo and...

Dec 31, 2020

Joseph Michael Smith “Mike” a longtime resident of Sterling, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his home.  There will be no services held.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691, to Trinity United Methodist Church, c/o 2525 Sterling Rd., Creston, OH 44217 or to the charity of the donor’s...

Dec 30, 2020

Mona Sue Morris, 74, of Wooster went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Avenue at Wooster after a period of declining health.

Mona was born June 7, 1946 to the late Bona and Georgia (Fettner) Combs and had made her home in the Wooster area for the past 40 years....

Dec 30, 2020

James E. Sterling, 91, of Fredericksburg, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at his home after a period of declining health.

Jim was born Dec. 5, 1929 in Fredericksburg to the late Virgil O. and Corrine (Uhl) Sterling and was a 1947 graduate of Fredericksburg High School.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War...

Dec 29, 2020

Dad has passed away. Robert Vernon Strine, formerly of Mt Eaton, left his pain and weariness behind to join Mom, his best friend, Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He leaves behind his boys, Paul and Mark and Leah and Tammy and his furry friends, Booty and Buster.  He is survived by his brother, Orlo Strine and his sister, Rita (Larry)...

Dec 28, 2020

Blessed is the life that finds joy in the journey.  Grace Arlene Speelman, 91, of Fredericksburg passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at West View Healthy Living in Wooster after a period of declining health.

Grace was born March 11, 1929 in Fredericksburg to the late William and Erma (Foster) Herron and married Laddie Speelman on...

Dec 27, 2020

Carol E. Sherwin, 82, of Creston, passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton after a brief period of declining health.

Carol was born March 17, 1938 in Wooster to Charles and Mary Jane (Elliston) Arnold and had made her home in Creston all of her life. She married Allen “Dick” Sherwin on March...

Dec 25, 2020

Harry T. McDowell, 67, went home to be with God on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020.

He was born in Ironton, OH on May 10, 1953 to the late William and Nellie (Owens) McDowell and served in the U.S. Marine Corp.  He was a carpenter and builder who could do anything with his hands and he enjoyed fishing....

Dec 25, 2020

Sarah Jane Steele, 74 of Seville, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 at Summa Akron City Hospital from health-related complications.

Sarah was born Oct. 10, 1946 in Wheeling, WV to the late Richard and Betty (Anderson) Bates.  Sarah married Edward R. Steele on Sept. 24, 1966 and they celebrated 54 years together.  She worked as a secretary...

Dec 25, 2020

William P. Frase, 93, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 after a brief illness with Covid-19.

Bill was born near Rittman on Aug. 29, 1927 to the late Carl and Olive Fern (Sauders) Frase and served in the U.S. Navy during WW II.  He married the former Evelyn Lance who preceded him in death in 1986.  He...

Dec 23, 2020

David C. Hapner, 66, of Rittman, OH passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness.

Dave was born Sept. 30, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Clarence and Anne (DeFouw) Hapner and was a graduate of Grandville High School.  He was a tooling engineer for several subsidiaries of...

Dec 23, 2020

Alvin A. Mast, 53, of 6685 E. Moreland Road, Fredericksburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020.

Alvin was born March 1, 1967 in Fredericksburg to the late Atlee A. and Mattie (Raber) Mast.  He married Susan Schlabach on June 1, 1989 and she survives. He was a member of the Old Order Amish.

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Dec 22, 2020

Jane E. Perry, 99, of Westfield Township, passed away peacefully at Summa Hospice Barberton Hospital on December 22, 2020.

She was born September 8, 1921 at Lodi Hospital.  Preceding her in death was her loving husband, Herman on November 14, 2001, her loving parents, William and Zena Devies, sister, Marjorie Hetzel and nephew, Pete S. Hetzel.  Jan...

Dec 21, 2020

James William Mills, 69, of Wadsworth, died peacefully at his home on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 after a two years battle with cancer.

Jim was born Dec. 17, 1951 in Wadsworth and attended Rittman High School.  On June 23, 1973 he married the former Cheryl Lynn Misere and they celebrated 47 years together.  He had worked for...

Dec 20, 2020

Jackolyn ‘Jackie’ Soliday, 75, of Wooster passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Wooster.

She was born March 20, 1945 in Blachleyville, the daughter of Vaughn and Mary Snell Soliday. Jackie worked for Wooster Community Hospital for over 40 years.  Her bright and cheery demeanor made small talk easy and friendships bloom. ...

Dec 20, 2020

Ronald R. Miller, 82, of Holmesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at his home.

Ron was born Sept. 29, 1938 to the late Ralph and Mary (Ross) Miller.  Ron grew up on the family's farm in Holmes County and lived in the area most of his life.  After high school, Ron served in the...

Dec 19, 2020

Mary Jane Culbertson, 101, of Wooster passed away Dec. 19, 2020 at Westview Healthy Living after a courageous 5-week battle with the Covid-19 virus.

Jane was born 22nd of July ,1919 at her parents Clarence and Esther Bower Elliston’s home near Creston.  Jane graduated from Creston High School in 1937.

She married Charles Edwin Arnold...

Dec 18, 2020

Jeffrey L. Rupp, 60, of Sterling, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at home with his wife, Lisa at his side after an unexpected illness.

Jeff was born July 30, 1960 in Akron to the late Ralph and Arlene (Mullet) Rupp and was a 1978 graduate of Norwayne High School where he was a tremendous basketball...

Dec 15, 2020

Thomas Roy Reynolds, 47, of West Salem, passed away unexpectedly at home with family at his side on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020.

Tom was born March 9, 1973 to the late Eugene and Phyllis (Keller) Reynolds and was a 1991 graduate of Northwestern High School.  He had built golf courses in the Southern States and in Puerto...