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Arthur  J. Slutz

Arthur J. Slutz

Mar 8, 2018

Arthur Jack Slutz, 94, of Fredericksburg, died Thursday, March 8, 2018 surrounded by his family at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Art was born in Fredericksburg on Feb. 14, 1924 to Austin Blair “A.B.” and Regina (Wilhelm) Slutz and grew up in Fredericksburg. He graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1942 where he played basketball and baseball all...

John  H. Elliston

John H. Elliston

Mar 8, 2018

John H. Elliston, 94, of Creston, died Thursday, March 8, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a brief illness.

John was born Jan. 12, 1924 in Saginaw, MI to the late Clarence and Esther (Bower) Elliston and was a 1942 graduate of Creston High School. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1942 as an Aviation Cadet...

Harry  R. Sonnedecker

Harry R. Sonnedecker

Mar 6, 2018

Harry R. Sonnedecker February 18, 1930 - March 6, 2018

Harry R. Sonnedecker, 88, of Albany, Georgia, peacefully entered into his heavenly home on March 6, 2018 at his home.

Harry was born February 18, 1930 in Creston, Ohio to the late Sewall B. and Leafa (Steele) Sonnedecker. He graduated from Wayne County High School and later...

Lynn Murphy

Lynn Murphy

Mar 1, 2018

Lynn Murphy, 74, of Mogadore passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

A resident of Mogadore most of her life, she was a 1961 graduate of Mogadore High School and stayed close to many of her high school girlfriends over the years. Lynn retired from National City Bank, formerly Goodyear Bank, and enjoyed many family trips...

Evelyn  Marie Cunningham

Evelyn Marie Cunningham

Mar 1, 2018

Evelyn Marie Cunningham, 92, of Orrville, died Thursday, March 1, 2018 at West View Healthy Living in Wooster after a brief illness.

Evelyn was born Sept. 14, 1925 in Smithville to the late Weldon and Verda (Hackett) McKee and was a 1944 graduate of Apple Creek High School. She married James W. Cunningham on Oct. 15, 1949...

Emma J. "Emily" Byler

Emma J. "Emily" Byler

Feb 26, 2018

Emma J. "Emily" Byler December 17, 1946 - February 26, 2018

Obituary:

Emma J. “Emily” Byler, 71, of Fredericksburg, invalid daughter of the late John J. and Sara Byler went to be with Jesus on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 at 7:15 a.m. at home with her family by her bedside. She was born Dec. 17, 1946 and is...

Joseph  F. Jamison

Joseph F. Jamison

Feb 23, 2018

Joseph F. Jamison, 95, of Wooster, died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at Danbury Senior Living in Wooster.

Joe was born Dec. 13, 1922 in Logansport, IN to the late Joseph Arthur and F. Jeannetta (Brown) Jamison. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II as a B-17 pilot with the 8thAir Force,...

John  Clifford Kauf

John Clifford Kauf

Feb 22, 2018

John C. Kauf, 74, of Seville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 after an 18 month battle with brain cancer.

He was born Jan. 18, 1944 in Mansfield to the late William Raymond and Dorcus (Livingston) Kauf and was a 1963 graduate of Norwayne High School. He served as a military police officer for the...

Lynn  Denise West

Lynn Denise West

Feb 20, 2018

Lynn Denise West, 63, of Creston, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018.

Lynn was born Dec. 11, 1954 in Massillon to the late Franklin and Jacqueline (Wolfe) Stockham and was a 1973 graduate of Dalton High School where she was active in the band and was a majorette. On...

Katie  E. Byler

Katie E. Byler

Feb 19, 2018

Katie E. Byler March 14, 1928 - February 19, 2018

Katie E. Byler, 89, of 7384 S. Carr Rd., Fredericksburg, died peacefully at her home on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 after a period of declining health.

She was born March 14, 1928 in Wayne County to the late Emanuel and Mattie (Miller) Troyer and married Solomon J....

Monroe  E. Miller

Monroe E. Miller

Feb 18, 2018

Monroe E. Miller June 12, 1930 - February 18, 2018

Monroe E. Miller, 87, of 5595 Township Rod 409, Millersburg, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 at his home following a period of declining health.

He was born June 12, 1930 to Eli J. and Anna Miller and married Mary J. Miller on Oct. 28, 1954. She died...

Robert  J. Cochrell

Robert J. Cochrell

Feb 15, 2018

Robert J. Cochrell, 87, of Burbank, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.

He was born Oct. 27, 1930 in Lodi to the late Ellis and Ethel (Martin) Cochrell and was a 1948 graduate of Burbank High School. On Nov. 3, 1951 he married Carol E. Kline and...

Elsie  E. Miller

Elsie E. Miller

Feb 12, 2018

Elsie E. Miller, 49, of 1549 Harrison Rd., Shreve, died unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 in Mount Hope. Elise was born Aug. 4, 1968 in Holmes County to the late Eli M. and Amanda D. (Yoder) Miller and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law, Duane and Marilyn Miller of the...

Ronald L. "Skip" Hartong

Ronald L. "Skip" Hartong

Feb 12, 2018

Ronald L. “Skip” Hartong, 76, of Creston died unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 12, 2017 at his home.

He was born Oct. 25, 1941 in Atwater to the late Lester and Beulah (Kreighbaum) Hartong and was a graduate of Seville High School. He had been a truck driver having retired from Republic Waste and was currently driving for...

Janet  B. Perry

Janet B. Perry

Feb 11, 2018

Janet Beatrice Perry, 77, of Creston, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 at Medina Hospital after a brief illness.

Janet was born March 31, 1940 in Doylestown to the late Roy Allen and Beatrice Clara (Petit) King and graduated from Wadsworth High School. She married Walter E. Perry on Nov. 2, 1957 and Walt preceded her...

Eli  J. Miller

Eli J. Miller

Feb 7, 2018

Eli J. Miller February 3, 1936 - February 7, 2018

Eli J. Miller, 82, of 8697 S. Apple Creek Rd., Fredericksburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at his home after a period of declining health.

He was born On Feb. 3, 1936 in Wayne County to John J. and Lydia (Shetler) Miller. He married Lydia W. Hostetler...

Evelyn  Marie James

Evelyn Marie James

Feb 4, 2018

Evelyn Marie James, 82, of Wooster, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 at Aultman Hospital in Canton after a brief illness. Evelyn was born Dec. 24, 1935 in Rittman to the late Harley and Maud (Zimmerly) Kane and was a 1954 graduate of Norwayne High School. On June 29, 1957 she married William Forrest James and he survives. She...

Joseph  J. Lloyd

Joseph J. Lloyd

Feb 3, 2018

Joseph J. Lloyd October 23, 1934 - February 3, 2018

Joseph J. Lloyd, 83 of Seville, lost his battle to multiple myeloma on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Joe passed peacefully at home.

He was born in Akron Ohio on Oct. 23 1934 to the late Dan and Rose (Jastrzbeska) Lloyd and served 8 years in the U.S....

Donald Carl "Butch" Crabtree

Donald Carl "Butch" Crabtree

Feb 2, 2018

Donald Carl "Butch" Crabtree January 5, 1952 - February 2, 2018

Obituary:

Butch Crabtree, 66, of Creston, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. He was born Donald Carl Crabtree on Jan. 5, 1952 in Lodi to the late Donald and Cleo (Bauman) Crabtree and was a 1971 graduate of Norwayne High School. Butch had...

Robert  Eugene Lloyd

Robert Eugene Lloyd

Jan 30, 2018

Robert E. Lloyd, 50, of Seville, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Bob was born Dec. 3, 1967 in Wadsworth to Joseph and Betty (Collins) Lloyd and was a 1986 graduate of Cloverleaf High School. He married the former Karen Shella on Aug....

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