Obituaries IN OHIO

Feb 23, 2019

Freda Pearl Misner, 91, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 23, 2019. She touched many with her loving, giving heart. She married Ross Elno Misner on April 26, 1944 and is survived by her children, Jerrie (Earl) Scott, Jon (JoAnn) Misner, Joan Misner and Julie (Tom) Weaver; son-in-law, Bill Moore; 13 Grandchildren, 28...

Feb 19, 2019

Mary Maxwell Ling August 18, 1923 - February 19, 2019

Mary Maxwell Ling, 95, of Creston, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at home in Ocala, FL.

Mary was born in Wytheville, VA on August 18, 1923 to the late Jasper and Mattie (Safewright) Davidson. She married John Maxwell on Oct. 11, 1943 and he preceded...

Feb 19, 2019

Robert F. “Bob” Morris, 87, of Seville, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Bob was born Jan. 2, 1932 in Dille, WV to Gene Craft and Lilly Hanshaw and was raised by his grandparents, Dwight and Genevieve Morris. He married the former Shirley George in May 1960 and they had made their...

Feb 19, 2019

Daniel J. “Buck” Yoder, 65, of Shreve, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Feb. 2019 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a very brief illness.

Buck was born Sept. 28, 1953 in Millersburg to Galen and Mary Millicent (VanDuzer) Yoder and was his Mother’s favorite child. He graduated from Waynedale High School in 1972 and...

Feb 16, 2019

Cain Alexander Wertz, 26, of Creston, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at Wooster Community Hospital. He will be forever loved and missed.

Cain was born in Wooster on Aug. 24, 1992 and was the son of Christopher and Glenda (Bertschy) Wertz. He graduated from Norwayne High School in 2011 and worked at Tricore Metals...

Feb 14, 2019

Ervin V. Schaffter, Jr., 96, of Wooster and formerly of Sterling, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at Glendora Health Care Center after a period of declining health.

He was born in Rittman on Jan. 10, 1923 the son of the late Ervin V. Sr. and Nora (Mackey) Schaffter and was a graduate of Sterling High School. On...

Feb 12, 2019

Dianna Kay Furman March 14, 1949 - February 12, 2019

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Dianna Kay Furman, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 at Smithville Western Care Center after a lengthy illness.

Dianna was born March 14, 1949 in Louisa, KY to the late Bascom “Ted” and Greta “Mickey” (Boyce) Dean and had worked as...

Feb 11, 2019

Thomas Franklin Snyder September 1, 1932 - February 11, 2019

Thomas F. Snyder, 86, of Creston, died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a period of declining health.

Tom was born Sept. 1, 1932 in Mifflinburg, PA to the late Paul and Bertha (Zimmerman) Snyder and married the former Helen Hanzie...

Feb 7, 2019

Paul Wayts Jr., 71, of Creston died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 after a period of declining health.

Paul was born Aug. 5, 1947 in Bellaire, OH to the late Paul and Sylvia (Landis) Wayts Sr. and was a 1965 graduate of Norwayne High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the...

Feb 7, 2019

Allen Lincoln Wygal, was born in California on Nov. 24, 1965 and passed away at his home in Wadsworth on Feb. 7, 2019.

Over the years Allen lived in Florida, Oregon, Jeromesville and in Wadsworth. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Medina and during his lifetime he enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, a good party,...

Feb 6, 2019

Edna J. Miller March 23, 1932 - February 6, 2019

Edna J. Miller, 86, of 6900 S. Apple Creek Rd., Fredericksburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 at her home after a brief illness.

She was born March 23, 1932 in Beachville, Holmes County to the late Joe S.J> and Lydia (Chupp) Miller and married Roman A. Miller...

Feb 4, 2019

Donald Dean “Doby” Uhl, 83, of Wooster formerly of Fredericksburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 at Aultman Hospital in Canton.

He was born March 4, 1935 in Millersburg to the late Harry B. and Elsie Mae (Crilow) Uhl and served in the U.S. Army. On Dec. 23, 1961 he married the former Daisy V....

Feb 3, 2019

Nellie Jane Teter Thorne, 82, of Wooster, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 at Danbury Woods in Wooster after a period of declining health.

Nellie was born Feb. 7, 1936 in Pickens, WV to the late Ottomore and Elsie (Peck) Bachman and married Hallen E. Teter on Dec. 25, 1953. He preceded her in death on Sept....

Feb 2, 2019

Franklin Delano "Frank" Lemon March 24, 1934 - February 2, 2019

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Franklin D. “Frank” Lemon, 84, of Fredericksburg, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at Majora Lane Care Center in Millersburg after a period of declining health.

Frank was born March 24, 1934 in Holmesville to the late Thomas Bird and Grace (Bellman) Lemon and...

Feb 1, 2019

Deborah Jean George, 64, of Polk, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at home on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer.

Debbie was born in Cleveland on Oct. 8, 1954 to the late Billy and Jean (Higgins) Widener. She had made her home in Creston prior to moving to Polk 16 years...

Jan 30, 2019

Alice Irene Farner August 1, 1930 - January 30, 2019

Alice Irene Farner, 88 of Burbank, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 at Burbank Parke Care Center after a period of declining health.

She was born in Creston on August 1, 1930 to the late Blaine J. and Alice (Graf) Hershberger and was a graduate of West Salem...

Jan 29, 2019

Earl Joseph Hinkel, 49, of Sunrise, FL died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 at his home after a battle with cancer.

Joe was born Dec. 19, 1969 in Akron to John and Geraldine (Gardner) Hinkel Sr. and was named after his paternal grandfather. In 1972 Joe’s family moved from the city to the countryside outside of Rittman. Joe...

Jan 28, 2019

Betty Elaine Gantz, 92, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 at Smithville-Western Care Center after a period of declining health.

Betty was born Nov. 13, 1926 in Akron to the late Blaine and Marie (Hosler) Koble and was a 1944 graduate of Buchtel High School. Following her graduation her family moved to Wooster...

Jan 28, 2019

Gerald W. Elliott, 83, of Wooster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a lengthy illness.

He was born May 2, 1935 in Cadiz, OH to the late Aaron T. and Martha P. (Willis) Elliott and was a 1953 graduate of Smithville High School....

Jan 27, 2019

Ronald Lee Wellman, 63, of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 at his home.

Ronnie was born Sept. 16, 1955 in Wadsworth to the late Frank and Louise (Montgomery) Wellman and was a 1973 graduate of Norwayne High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1975-1979 and was proud of his service to...