Obituaries IN OHIO

Jul 13, 2018

Wilbur L. Bowers, 80, of Creston, died Friday, July 13, 2018 at Akron General Medical Center after a brief period of failing health.

Wilbur was born Aug. 1, 1937 in Burbank to the late John L. and Dorothy (Talley) Bowers and married the former Ellen Mizer in Strasburg on July 18, 1959. She preceded him in death...

Jul 13, 2018

Emerson Everett Bennett, 82, of Langsville, OH passed away, Friday, July 13, 2018 in his home with his family by his side.

He was born April 11, 1936 in a log cabin in a coal camp in Newburgh, WV to the late James and Ethel F. (Ship) Bennett and graduated from Arthurdale High School in Reedsville, WV...

Jul 12, 2018

Norma J. Slater, 90, of Creston died peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Burbank Parke Care Center following a period of declining health.

Norma was born Sept. 29, 1927 in Wadsworth to the late Sewall B. and Leafa (Steele) Sonnedecker and graduated from Creston High School in 1946. On Nov. 30, 1946 she married the man...

Jul 11, 2018

Jonas J. Miller May 18, 1941 - July 11, 2018

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Jonas J. Miller, 77, of 8384 Township Road 611, Fredericksburg, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the home after a period of declining health.

He was born May 18, 1941 near Fredericksburg to the late John S. and Susan (Troyer) Miller and married Sara...

Jul 11, 2018

Nyle Stanley Skaggs, 82, of Wooster finished his earthly course on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at home after a brief illness with pancreatic cancer.

Nyle was born Jan. 15, 1936 in Edmond, WV to the late Weston and Eva (Holliday) Skaggs and was raised by his father and step-mother, Lorena after his mother’s early death. He served...

Jul 9, 2018

Larry Gene Gibson, 75, of Wadsworth, died Monday, july 9, 2018 at Hospice of Medina County after a period of declining health.

Larry was born in Montgomery, WV on June 15, 1943 to the late Carl and Juanita (Moore) Gibson and married Irene Harmon on April 28, 1989. She preceded him in death on Feb. 14, 2014....

Jul 8, 2018

Stella I. Jarrell, 70, of Rittman, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Stella was born Aug. 23, 1947 in Inez, KY to the late Dewey and Ella (Mills) Crum and married Lindsey Jarrell on May 22, 1965. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2016. She...

Jul 8, 2018

Vondan T. Estep, 58, of Pleasant Home, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Sunday, July 8, 2018 after a year long battle with lung cancer.

He was born June 13, 1960 in Lodi to the late James and Velma (Cogar) Estep and married the former Stephanie R. Berry on April 9, 1988....

Jul 7, 2018

Elsie Marie Schrimsher July 23, 1930 - July 7, 2018

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Elsie Marie Schrimsher, 87, of Wooster, died Sunday, Jn. 7, 2018 at Glendora Health Care Center after a period of declining health.

Elsie was born July 23, 1930 in Canton to the late Ellsworth and Goldie (Roberts) Weahry and had worked at Regal Ware...

Jul 5, 2018

Anna Sviderski November 15, 1941 - July 5, 2018

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Anna Sviderski, 77, of Seville, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 5, 2018 after a three year illness.

Anna was born Nov. 15, 1941 in Croatia to the late Ivan and Katarina (Jacisin) Hulj and married Joseph Sviderski in 1960. They came to...

Jun 29, 2018

Felicia Marie Harmon, 32, of Orrville, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Felicia was born Sept. 26, 1985 in Wooster to Randy Harmon Sr. and Debra Jervis and had made her home in the Rittman area most or her life. She is survived by her three daughter, Kaylee Cook, Natalie Williams and Lauren Cook; her...

Jun 27, 2018

Sammy A. Bolen, Sr., 76, of Creston, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Akron General Medical Center.

Sam was born June 13, 1942 in Creston to the late Woodrow and Ruth (Smith) Bolen and was a 1960 graduate of Norwayne High School. He married Joyce Fry on July 27, 1977 and she preceded him in death on...

Jun 20, 2018

Nora Lee Miller, 54, of Creston, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 after a five month battle with cancer. Nora was born in Akron on Dec. 2, 1963 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Martha (Reed) Sherwood. She was a 1982 graduate of Norwayne High School and the Wayne County Schools Career Center...

Jun 18, 2018

Charles William Wellman, 80, of Creston, died peacefully at his home in Creston on Monday, June 18, 2018 after a brief illness. Charlie was born Dec. 18, 1937 in Wooster to the late Latt and Effie (Hooser) Wellman. He married the love of his life, Nora Collins on Dec. 24, 1955 and she preceded him in death on Feb. 3,...

Jun 17, 2018

Dallas McCumbers, 59, of Orrville, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 17, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dallas was born June 2, 1959 in Orma, W.Va. to Harold and Virginia (Groves) McCumbers and married Candy Still on July 10, 1993. Together they celebrated nearly 25 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed at 123 Disposal and...

Jun 15, 2018

Carol Blanche Anderson, 78 of Wooster passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Glendora Care Center following a five day illness.

Carol was born in Holmes County on Dec. 24, 1939 to the late Ellsworth and Goldie (Roberts) Weahry and married Robert Anderson who preceded her in death in 2001. She retired from the Apple Creek Development...

Jun 14, 2018

Nelda Mae Murphy August 26, 1926 - June 14, 2018 Obituary Nelda Mae Murphy, 91 of Creston, passed away Thursday morning June 14, 2018 at Summa Barberton Hospital. Nelda was born in Beallsville on August 26, 1926 to the late Samuel and Ada (Reed) Pittman. She married Robert Murphy on October 28, 1972 and he preceded her in death on...

Jun 13, 2018

WADSWORTH — William J. Starkey, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Altercare in Wadsworth. Bill was born in Hannibal, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1932 and had lived most of his life in Creston, Seville and Wadsworth.

He was a 1950 graduate of Creston High School and a 1956 graduate of Bowling Green State University with a...

Jun 7, 2018

Doris Jean Daugherty, 77, of Wooster, died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Akron General Medical Center after a brief illness. Doris was born June 13, 1940 in Ivydale, WV to the late Dewey and Chessie (Dawson) Walker and was a 1958 graduate of Waynedale High School. She married Edward B. Daughtery on July 27, 1959 and he preceded her in...

Jun 3, 2018

Mary Evelyn Saffles, 87, of Burbank, died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

Mary was born Jan. 28, 1931 in Akron to the late Aaron E. and Laura (Deaton) Storey and was a graduate of Akron North High School in January 1949. On June 18, 1949 she married Donald D....