Obituaries IN OHIO

Apr 28, 2025

Betty Jeanne Schorle, 92, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 28, 2025 with her daughters at her side.

Betty was born in Wadsworth on June 1, 1932 to Clarence and Hilma (Minnich) Buckingham. On Sept. 28, 1955 she married the love of her life, Gerald “Jerry” Schorle and they were faithful companions...

Apr 26, 2025

James Rolland Vannoy, 57, of Sterling, passed away unexpectedly with his wife Gina at his side on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Jim was born on Nov. 18, 1967 in Medina and was a 1987 graduate of Norwayne High School.  On April 17, 2024 he married Gina Marie Santillo whom he had shared the past 10 years with...

Apr 25, 2025

Christopher Lee Phillips, age 59, went home to be with the Lord on April 25, 2025.  Born March 24, 1966 in Orrville, OH to Judith Ann White and Billy H. Phillips, both surviving.

Chris is survived by partner Diana Tope, his four sisters Judy (Rich) Beckett of MO, Rain (Charlie) Duskey of Orrville, Lorna Duskey of Dalton,...

Apr 23, 2025

William Frederick “Bill” Franklin III, 78, passed away peacefully while tending to his beloved sheep at his home in West Salem on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Bill was born on September 28, 1946, in Claremont, New Hampshire, to William Frederick Franklin Jr. and Doris Gregory (Smith) Franklin. He graduated from Lebanon High School and attended college for...

Apr 23, 2025

James D. Jervis, 60, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 after a long and hard-fought battle with dementia.

James was born on June 29, 1964, in Orrville, OH to Wallace and Barbara (Decker) Jervis. He had worked for Luke Engineering Company out of Wadsworth for over 25 years before retiring from his...

Apr 20, 2025

On Easter Sunday, Shirley (Keltz) Lapp of Virginia Beach, Virginia, formerly of Creston, entered her eternal rest.   A 1955 graduate of Norwayne High School, Shirley married James Lapp and raised four children as a Navy wife, an accomplishment she was always very proud of.  Joint internment of both Shirley and Jim will take place at a later date.

Apr 19, 2025

Debra Dee Mitchell, 64, of Wooster passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, after her second courageous battle with cancer.

Deb was born on August 2, 1960, in Lodi, Ohio to Duane and Joyce Garver, and was a 1978 graduate from Northwestern High School. Deb had primarily made her career working for the Western Reserve Group and...

Apr 18, 2025

Marjean Mae (Hartzler) Chastain, 97, passed peacefully at her long time home in Wooster on April 18 with loving family by her side. Marjean’s son Lincoln and daughter-in-law Pamela have lovingly cared for her since 2022.

Born in Wooster, Ohio on February 2, 1928 to Dr. Adrian and Ruth (Stuckey) Hartzler, Marjean led an extremely active and...

Apr 17, 2025

James L. Zimmerman, 74, of Medina, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina after a brief illness..

Jim was born on Aug. 20, 1950 in Lodi to the late Harry and Madeline (Kirby) Zimmerman.  He was a 1968 graduate of Norwayne High School and retired from U.S. Chemical &...

Apr 15, 2025

JoEtta Sheppard, 74, of Sterling went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 after a period of declining health.

JoEtta was born on Aug. 17, 1950 in Lodi and was the daughter of Gerald “Jerry” and Betty (Buckingham) Schorle.  She graduated from Norwayne High School in 1968 and on June 28, 1969 married...

Apr 14, 2025

Joseph Scott Decker, 53, of Apple Creek, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster after a brief battle with cancer.

Joe was born on Dec. 6, 1971 in Barberton to Larry and Dianna (Ferguson) Decker and was a 1991 graduate of Triway High School and the Wayne County Schools Career Center.  ...

Apr 10, 2025

Paul J. Miller, 80, of 12841 Black River School Rd., Homerville, OH passed away at home on Thursday, April 10, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 30, 1944, in Holmes County to John E. and Amanda (Miller) Miller and married Lydia Stutzman on March 4, 1971. He had been a farmer and a...

Apr 10, 2025

Patrick J. Norman, Jr., 83, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Burbank Parke Care Center with his family by his side.

Pat was born in Zanesville, Ohio on November 10, 1941, to Patrick Sr. and Evelyn (Byers) Norman and was a 1959 graduate of Philo High School. On April 20, 1963, he...

Apr 8, 2025

Kevin Graham, age 61, of Medina, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus after a brief illness.

Kevin was born in Cleveland on May 5, 1963 and was a 1981 graduate of Cloverleaf High School.  He had worked as a machinist at ARC and had been a softball coach and soccer...

Apr 5, 2025

Gertrude Mary “Gertie” Gorey, 89, of Burbank, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare after a brief illness.

Gertie was born in Creston on Nov. 7, 1935 to Lester and Della (Peppard) Stahl. She married George Gorey in 1955 and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1992.  Gertie had worked for...

Apr 1, 2025

Thomas John Mamich, 81, of Creston, passed away at his home on Monday, April 1st, 2025. Thomas was born on February 8, 1944, in Cleveland to Samuel and Theresa (Zafo) Mamich. After graduating high school Thomas served in the United States Army from 1962-1965. He would then go on to make his career working as a truck driver. Thomas...

Apr 1, 2025

I, Roland G. Lloyd, was born near a small town called Elana in Roane County, West Virginia on February 8, 1941 at my grandfather Lloyd’s home.  I lived at my grandfather Lloyd’s home for about four years and while there, my sister Mary was born.  Later, my family moved to Nebo in Calhoun County West Virginia, where I started...

Apr 1, 2025

Brian C. Lautzenhiser, 48, of Wooster, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Akron City Hospital after a 4 day illness.

Brian was born on Nov. 30, 1976 in Wooster to James A and Marla K. (Justice) Lautzenhiser and was a 1995 graduate of Wooster High School.  He attended Wayne College and Akron University where he...

Mar 27, 2025

Paul Leslie Younker, 88, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Renaissance of Richfield after a long period of declining health.

Paul was born on Oct. 1, 1936 in Sterling to Ray Fauble and Frona Valentine (Schar) Younker and was a 1955 graduate of Norwayne High School.  He was active in 4-H and in 1955...

Mar 23, 2025

Joseph A. Byers 71 off Millersburg, OH passed away peacefully March 23, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.

He was born April 7, 1953 to Herbert and Hazel Byers of Sun, WV where he was raised and attended school. He married Linda Foster on October 5, 1974, his true love that held his hand to the...