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Chrystaleen "Midge" (Cunningham) Moran
Jun 5, 2020
Chrystaleen “Midge” Moran, 79, of Burbank, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, June 5, 2020 after a brief illness.
Midge was born April 26, 1941 in Barberton to the late Charles Kenneth and Loretta (Snyder) Cunningham and was close to her step-mother, Mary Cunningham who she considered her Mom. She was...
Beth Lynn (Russell) Wake
Jun 4, 2020
Beth Lynn (Russell) Wake, 60, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away June 4, 2020 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, surrounded by her husband Mark and sons Zachary and Ryan.
Beth was the daughter of Ronald “Bill” and Joan Kay (Ruble) Russell, longtime residents of Creston, Ohio. Beth graduated from Norwayne High School class of 1978. Beth went...
Bernadette Ann Bonadio
May 31, 2020
Bernadette Ann Bonadio, 85 of Wooster passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home, on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
She was born in Pottsville, PA on July 25, 1934 to the late Edward and Kathryn (Conrad) Armbruster and married Michael Bonadio on Dec. 19, 1980 who survives. She had made her home in Wooster since...
Fred Thomas Vance
May 27, 2020
Fred Thomas Vance, 66, of Rittman, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home after a period of declining health.
Fred was born Feb. 11, 1954 in Harts Creek, WV to the late Maxil and Edar Mae (Adkins) Vance. On Sept. 18, 1976 he married the former Debra Lipscomb and Deb survives. He retired from...
Carol J. Petersen
May 26, 2020
Carol J. Petersen, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Carol is survived by her 3 children, Vickie (Larry) Resar, Shawn Petersen and Dane (Kate) Petersen. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a sister, Hazel Reese. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Julia...
Jonathon W. Miller
May 26, 2020
Jonathon W. Miller, 19 years old, of 6310 Township Road 327, Millersburg, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 due to an accident at work.
He was born May 18, 2001 in Millersburg to William A. and Mary (Schlabach) Miller and attended the Old Order Amish Church.
Surviving are his parents; 2 brothers and 3 sisters,...
Martha E. (Dravenstott) Sonnedecker
May 23, 2020
Martha E. Sonnedecker, 89 of Albany GA, peacefully joined her husband of 67 years, Harry Sonnedecker in Heaven and our Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her residence.
Martha was born Jan. 30, 1931 to the late Tully and Mildred (Keltz) Dravenstott and was a 1949 graduate of Creston High School. On Feb. 1, 1951 she...
Nona Faye Dean
May 21, 2020
Nona Faye “Grandma Nona” Dean, 70, of Wadsworth, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Akron Summa Hospital after a brief illness.
Nona was born April 17, 1950 in Fort Gay, WV to the late Bascom “Ted” and Greta "Mickey" (Boyce) Dean. She had been a caregiver for many years having done elder care and was a...
Samuel J. Fry
May 17, 2020
Samuel J. Fry, 87, of Shreve, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his home after a brief illness.
Sam was born Feb. 23, 1933 in Wayne County, WV to the late Goble and Sula Mae (Lycans) Fry. He married Wilma Weiermiller on Dec. 18, 1950 and she preceded him in death on June 16, 1986. Sam...
Charles Freeman Chipps Ii
May 10, 2020
Charles Freeman Chipps, II, 71, of Wooster, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Wooster Community Hospital after a brief illness. Charles was born April 20, 1949, in Uniontown, PA to the late Charles Freeman and Esther (Spiker) Chipps. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Akron in...
Carolyn Rae Setzer
May 6, 2020
Carolyn Rae Setzer of Creston, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 after a brief illness.
Carolyn was born Feb. 16, 1935 in Wooster to the late John W. and Evelyn (McMillen) Potts and was a 1953 graduate of Wooster High School. She had worked in the catering business prior...
Rex Lowell Mairs
May 3, 2020
Rex Lowell Mairs, 82, of Wooster, died Sunday evening, May 3, 2020 at Smithville-Western Care Center after a period of declining health.
Rex was born Sept. 13, 1937 in Wooster to the late Lowell and Lena (Wharton) Mairs and was a 1955 graduate of Shreve High School. On June 22, 1958 he married Zandra M. Plymire and...
Donald Patrick Walton
May 3, 2020
Donald Patrick Walton, 69, of Wooster, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his home after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born Sept. 2, 1950 in Wooster to the late Elmer and Denna (Walton) Yockey and was a 1969 graduate of Northwestern High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War...
William Arnold Patterson
May 1, 2020
William Arnold Patterson, 88, of Wooster and formerly of Sterling, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Akron General Medical Center after a brief period of declining health.
Bill was born Oct. 5, 1931 in rural Holmes County to the late Russell and Maude (Arnold) Patterson and was a 1949 graduate of Clark High School. He served...
Robert Dale Wallace
May 1, 2020
Robert Dale “Wally” Wallace, 84, of Rittman, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday evening, May 1, 2020 at the Avenue in Wooster.
He was born in Rittman on Dec. 15, 1935 to the late Bert and Minnie (Walters) Wallace and was a 1955 graduate of Rittman High School where he was active in various...
Dan Jc Schlabach
May 1, 2020
Daniel J.C. Schlabach, 96, of 9139 County Road 201, Fredericksburg, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 1, 2020.
Dan was born Sept. 5, 1923 near Millersburg to the late Jacob C. and Sadie (Tice) Schlabach and married Mattie M. Troyer on Feb. 7, 1946. Mattie preceded him in death on Nov. 5, 2018 and they shared...
James Edward (Ed) Brumfield
Apr 29, 2020
James Edward “Ed” Brumfield, 77, of Creston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family after an eighteen month battle with failing health.
Ed was born March 31, 1943 in Crown City, OH to the late James Emmett and Beulah (Wallace) Brumfield and married the former...
James Wallace Hale
Apr 29, 2020
James Wallace Hale, 81, of Rittman, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 under the care of Hospice at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness.
Jim was born March 19, 1939 in Wayne, WV to the late James and Mary Belle (Booth) Hale and married the former Donna Sue Watts on...
Lester E. Miller
Apr 26, 2020
Lester E. Miller, 83, of 8660 Township Road 323, Holmesville, went to be with the Lord after a short illness on April 26, 2020.
He leaves his beloved wife, Miriam (Bontrager) Miller of 61 years; sons, Marlyn Ray (Mary) of Burns, WY, Glenn Roy (Arlene) of Millersburg and Matthew Bryan of the home. He enjoyed being with...
Arthur Eugene (Pete) Christopher
Apr 26, 2020
Arthur Eugene “Pete” Christopher, 89, of Smithville died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Autumnwood Care Center in Rittman after a period of declining health.
Arthur was born in Kenmore on June 19, 1930 to the late Sidney and Gladys (Baker) Christopher and was a 1949 graduate of Burbank High School. He served in the U.S. Army during...
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