Obituaries IN OHIO

Sep 27, 2020

David Anthony “House” Stackhouse, 38, of Creston, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020.

David was born Feb. 13, 1982 in Wadsworth and was the son of Rodney Sr. and the late Laura (Prentiss) Stackhouse.  He worked for KJ Tree Service and had enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler, fishing and playing games of chance.

He...

Sep 24, 2020

Sunny Charles Kurjian, 75, of Brunswick, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 after a brief illness.

Sunny was born Dec. 28, 1944 in Mobile, AL to the late Wilfred G. Sr. and Martha P. (Moore) Kurjian and served in the U.S. Army from 1962 – 1965.  He received an Associate’s Degree from Wooster College...

Sep 22, 2020

Pauline Ramey, 86, of Creston, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at her home.

Pauline was born Sept. 9, 1934 in Amonate, VA to the late John and Sylvia (Mayfield) Ramsey and married Kenneth Ramey on Sept. 17, 1951.  Kenneth preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1928. She had worked at the Marriott Inn...

Sep 21, 2020

John A. Younker, 71, of Orrville and formerly of Creston and Rittman passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton after a brief illness.

John was born Sept. 1, 1949 in Wooster to the late Paul and Helen (Dunlap) Younker and was a graduate of Norwayne High School.  On April 24, 1971 he...

Sep 20, 2020

Jerri Lea Metheney, 67, of Creston, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 surrounded by her family after a two month illness with cancer.

Jerri was born June 6, 1953 in Clay, WV to the late Romie and Ruby (Fitzwater) Hanshaw and married Daris Junior Metheney on Aug. 26, 2000.  She graduated from Coastal Carolina University and had...

Sep 19, 2020

Donna Jean Ulmer, 79, of Mount Vernon and formerly of Medina, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 surrounded by her family at the County Club Center in Mount Vernon.

Donna was born May 17, 1941 in Valley City to Wellington and Verna (Saal) Hilty and retired from National City Bank.  She was a member of Lutheran...

Sep 17, 2020

James Eugene Ewers, 81, of Creston, went peacefully home on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a period of declining health. Jim was born Nov. 19, 1938 in Washington County, OH to the late Eugene and Thelma (Stacy) Ewers.  He married the former Phyllis Reischman on April 28, 1956 and she preceded him in death...

Sep 16, 2020

Wanda Belle Ratliff, 80, of Seville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.

Wanda was born June 12, 1940 in Monterville, WV to the late Orla Daniel and Fanny Opal (Hardway) Malcomb.  On May 2, 1959 she married Jackie Lee Ratliff and he preceded her in glory on March 5,...

Sep 15, 2020

James Edward Underwood, 92, of Wooster and formerly of Lodi passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at The Gardens of Cuyahoga Falls after a period of declining health.

Jim was born Aug. 7, 1928 in Berea to the late Robert and Magdalene (Seckel) Underwood and was a 1946 graduate of Lodi High School.  He served in the...

Sep 5, 2020

Ray Anthony Lies, 64, of Jeromesville, died early Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at his home after an 18 month battle with cancer.

Ray was born in Medina on Sept. 2, 1956 to the late George G. and Jeanette A. (Gardella) Lies.  Ray had been a welder and will be greatly missed by his family.

Surviving...

Sep 4, 2020

William C. Bruns, 72, of Wadsworth passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 at his home.

Born in Cleveland on Jan. 13, 1948 to the late William Sr. and Patricia (Keirnan) Bruns, Bill retired from Ford Motor Co. in 1994.

Surviving are his wife, Mary (Warchola) Bruns whom he married on Jan. 27, 1968; daughters, Patricia...

Sep 1, 2020

Helen E. “Jean” Young, 92, of Millersburg, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 surrounded by her family after a period of declining health.

Jean was born Feb. 1, 1928 in Holmesville to the late Harry Paul and Grace Marie (Ewing) Miller and was a 1946 graduate of Holmesville High School.  She had owned...

Aug 31, 2020

Deanna Lyn George, 52, of Wadsworth, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at Summa Barberton Hospital after a battle with cancer.

Deanna was born Sept. 8, 1967 in Wadsworth and was the daughter of James and Marcella (Oppliger) Rock.  She had worked at Meadowview Care Center in Seville and enjoyed loving her 8 grandchildren.

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Aug 28, 2020

William C. Sheedy, 58 of Seville, died Friday morning, August 28, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Wadsworth on June 8, 1962 to Richard E. and Bonnie (Shartzer) Sheedy and married Judy Couch in Oct. 1990 and she survives.   He had owned Cameron’s Pallets and enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on old cars, laughing and making...

Aug 27, 2020

Donald M. Irvin, age 93, of Burbank died peacefully on Thursday morning, August 27, 2020 after a period of declining health.

He was born in Weilersville, Green Township, Ohio on November 25, 1926 to parents, Virgil M. and Esther Murray Irvin.  He was a 1944 graduate of Creston High School and served in the US Navy from...

Aug 26, 2020

Wanda Mae Halpin, 78, of Creston, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 after a five year illness with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Wanda was born June 26, 1942 in Charleston, WV to the late Lester “Buss” and Emile (Conley) Coen and was a 1960 graduate of Norwayne High School.  She married Edward Winkler on Nov....

Aug 22, 2020

Wilma June Turner, 84, of Wooster, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a one day illness.

Wilma was born Aug. 23, 1935 in Nicut, WV to the late William Rufus and Dora Maysel (McCumbers) King and retired from A.I. Root Candle Company in Medina.  She had made her home in Medina...

Aug 22, 2020

Lois Jean Gasser, 88, of Creston, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at Burbank Parke Care Center after a period of declining health.

Lois was born March 13, 1932 in Sullivan to the late Daniel and Rhea (Clark) Gorey and was a 1950 graduate of Lodi High School. On May 13, 1952 she married Marvin E....

Aug 22, 2020

Ruth E. Brown, 92 of Fredericksburg, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at West View Healthy Living following a period of declining health

Ruth was born in Fredericksburg on June 6, 1928 to the late Willis and Mary Belle (Wear) Martin. She was a graduate of Fredericksburg High School and graduated from nursing school in Fairview Park in...

Aug 20, 2020

Lynn Allen Herr, 65, died at his home in Louisville, Kentucky on Thursday, August 20, 2020.

Lynn was born on July 27, 1955 in Fredericksburg, Ohio, the son of Leonard and Lucille Herr. He graduated from Wooster High School in 1973.  He owned and operated Herr Carpet Cleaning business in Louisville for many years.  He is survived...