Obituaries IN OHIO

Nov 11, 2020

John L. Erb, 69, of 7640 Frease Road, Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 following a brief illness.

He was born on December 23, 1950 in Walnut Creek to the late Levi and Fannie (Yoder) Erb and married Katie Miller on May 4, 1974 who survives. He was a member...

Nov 10, 2020

Daniel C. Auxter, 68, of Creston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Dan, who was known as Sarge to many, was born on Oct. 18, 1952 in Wadsworth to the late Eldon and Sylvia (Feesler) Auxter and was a 1971 graduate of Cloverleaf High School where he...

Nov 9, 2020

David G. Williams, 73, of Creston, passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at his home after a battle with cancer.

Dave was born on June 16, 1947 in Bickmore, WV to the late Andy and Reba Ethel (Bills) Williams and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1965 – 1969.  He retired from...

Nov 8, 2020

Norma J. Marshall, 78, of Wadsworth, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at Concordia at Sumner.

Norma was born on March 15, 1942 in Spencer, WV to the late Everett and Esther (White) Coen and was a 1960 graduate of Seville High School where she was the class Valedictorian.  On Feb. 10, 1962 she married Malcolm Marshall  ...

Nov 8, 2020

Harold Haas, 87, of Burbank, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family after a period of declining health.

Herman Harold Haas was born June 18, 1933 in Creston to the late Carl and Mabel (Walters) Haas and was a 1953 graduate of Burbank High School.  He served in the U.S....

Nov 8, 2020

Enos M. Shetler, 70, of 4386 Harrison Road, Fredericksburg, died peacefully on Sunday morning, Nov. 8, 2020 at his home with loved ones by his side.

Enos was born July 7, 1950 near Maysville to the late Mose M. and Amanda E. (Miller) Shetler and was a member of the Amish Church.

Surviving are his...

Nov 6, 2020

Robert W. Pope, 84, of Seville and formerly of Creston, passed away peacefully  at home on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 after a period of declining health.

Bob was the eighth child born to Leonard and Helen (Darr) Pope on Oct. 9, 1936 in Cleveland.  He married the former Shirley M. Brown on May 28, 1957 and she...

Nov 5, 2020

Crist S. Yoder, 74, of 6466 Township Road 327, Millersburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg after a brief illness.

Crist was born Jan. 7, 1946 in Charm to the late Sam C. and Lizzie (Yoder) Yoder and married the love of his life the former Susie E. Troyer on...

Nov 2, 2020

Lloyd Albert Lunsford, Jr., 74, of Wooster, passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital.  Lloyd  was a victim of the Corona Virus.

Lloyd was born on Sept. 1, 1946 in Bandy, Virginia to the late Lloyd Albert Sr. and Joy Sunshine (Meade) Lunsford and is survived by a son, Eric; a daughter, Lisa;...

Nov 2, 2020

William J. Schmucker, 67, of 7956 E. Moreland Rd., Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital after a short illness.

He was born Jan. 11, 1953 in Chardon, OH to  Joseph and Agnes (Bender) Schmucker and married Elizabeth Nisley on May 3, 1973.  He had worked at Curry Lumber and Hillside...

Nov 1, 2020

Patricia Ann Gleason, 75, of Wadsworth passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.

Born in Akron on June 5, 1945 to the late William A. and Loretta K. (Bowdle) Ferguson and she married James R. Gleason on March 21, 1963.  She had provided child care in her home for 30 years and resided in Wadsworth for...

Oct 31, 2020

Carolyn Joann (Rogers) Austin, 81, of Creston, went to be with her heavenly Savior, on Saturday, October 31, 2020. She died peacefully at home.

Joann was born June 22, 1939 in Grafton, WV and was the daughter of the late Jerred Paul and Dessie (Isner) Rogers. Joann was a member of Creston Presbyterian Church and was a...

Oct 29, 2020

Jack Robert Jackson, 57, of Creston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 in Kalamazoo, MI.

Jack was born in Elyria on Dec. 29, 1962 and was the son of Alan and Lynnette (Ross) Jackson.  He graduated from Midview High School in Grafton in 1981 and married his high school sweetheart the former Tamara “Tammy” Bruce...

Oct 29, 2020

James Joseph Gardner, 75, of Chippewa Lake, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was born June 18, 1945 in Parma to the late John Richard and June Sophia (Moczarski) Gardner and was a 1964 graduate of Cloverleaf High School,.  He served in the U.S. Air Force from...

Oct 29, 2020

David W. Murray, 88, of Wooster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Dave was born March 23, 1932 near Sterling to the late Tully and Neva (Rennecker) Murray. He retired from Will-Burt in Orrville and had previously worked at Gerstenslagers in Wooster.  He attended...

Oct 28, 2020

Carol Ann Ellis (Saunders) of Sterling OH, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2020 while at home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Carol was born on Oct. 24, 1943 in Claremont, NH to the late Edward and Mabel (Strong) Saunders.  Carol was preceded in death by her parents and...

Oct 27, 2020

Emma A. Shetler, 69, of 9131 County Road 245, Holmesville, passed away Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton after a brief illness.

Emma was born Feb. 11, 1951 near Maysville to the late Levi and Martha (Miller) Hilty and married Andrew M. Shetler on March 19, 1970.  She was a member of the...

Oct 25, 2020

David J. Hershberger, 72, of Orrville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton after a brief illness.

Dave was born May 26, 1948 in Wooster to the late John and Virginia (Sears) Hershberger and was a 1966 graduate of Orrville High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the U.S. Air...

Oct 24, 2020

Linda Fay Wellman, 68, of Wooster passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 from the unfortunate complications of Kidney Disease.

Linda spent her life taking care of so many people and eventually she became everyone’s adopted “Aunt Linda”.  She always had an open door to everyone.  Linda was a quiet woman but when she...

Oct 24, 2020

Abe M. Miller, 79, of 8850 Township Road 566, Holmesville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 at Wooster Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Abe was born near Mt. Hope on Aug. 19, 1941 to the late Monroe J.C.  and Ella (Yoder) Miller and married the former Susan Troyer on Jan. 25, 1962.  He was employed at...