Obituaries IN OHIO

Mar 22, 2025

William H. "Bill" Shook, age 88, of Seville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 23, 1936, to Harold and Ruth Helen Shook, Bill was a lifelong resident of Seville and deeply devoted to his community. He graduated from Seville High School in 1954 before proudly serving...

Mar 21, 2025

John Edgar Metheney, 56, of Creston passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 after a battle with cancer.

John was born on May 25, 1968 in Orrville to Richard and Kathleen (Marks) Metheney and had lived in Creston most of his life where he attended Norwayne High School.  He worked for North Gateway Tire as a tire...

Mar 18, 2025

Wade E. Akers, 92, of Creston, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 after a sudden illness.

Wade was born on Oct. 11, 1932 in Prichard, WV to Freelin and Willie Mellie (Gilkerson) Akers and attended Fort Gay High School.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 – 1955...

Mar 17, 2025

Charles (Chuck) Edison Quillen, 68, of Coshocton, Ohio entered into the church triumphant on March 17, 2025.  Chuck was born on July 13, 1956 in Harlan, KY to the late James and Janina (Hall) Quillen.  He was preceded in death by his stepmom who helped to raise him from about the age of eight, Peggy Quillen and stepbrother Ralph...

Mar 14, 2025

Karen Ann Hankins, 73, of Wooster, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Karen was born on Dec. 21, 1951 in Ashtabula to Merlin and Nancy (Williams) McCrary and was a 1970 graduate of Cloverleaf High School.  On Dec. 5, 1981 she married Michael Hankins...

Mar 13, 2025

Eric John Mino, 64, of Creston, Ohio, died March 13, 2025, of heart failure. He had a gritty and funny way about him that made many feel comfortable and relaxed; took great care of his wife, Norma, until her death in July 2021; and counted multiple dogs as reliable companions throughout his life.

Eric unapologetically lived life...

Mar 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Doris Jean Boggs, March 11, 2025, at the age of 86.

Doris and Marvin were married on October 28, 1956, at her parents’ home in Frametown, West Virginia. If you were to ask Marvin how it felt to be married for 68 years, he would say, "Not long enough."...

Mar 10, 2025

“Together Again”

William Marlin Otter, 81, of Fredericksburg, died peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wooster Community Hospital after a lengthy illness.

William was born on March 31, 1943, in Waltz, Mich, to the late Marlin and Ella (Neuman) Otter. On January 25, 1964, he married Judy Wallace and they shared 53 years of...

Mar 9, 2025

Starling Russell Pittman, 96, of Creston, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Starling was born in Beallsville, Ohio, on November 16, 1928, to John William Jr. and Stella (Ady) Pittman and grew up working on the family farm.  He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, during the Korean War,...

Mar 7, 2025

Darion Eugene Frary 57, of Shreve, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at University Hospital in Cleveland after a lengthy illness.

Darion was born on June 14, 1967 in Wooster to Donald and Deborah (Motgomery) Frary. He was a1986 graduate of Nowayne High School and had been a driver for Sid Eickleberry Trucking.  Darion loved car...

Mar 6, 2025

Lawrence L.  “Larry” Malcuit, 79, of Fredericksburg, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Larry was born on July 26, 1945 in Millersburg to Lloyd Charles and Bertha Mary (Stutz) Malcuit and was a 1963 graduate of Waynedale High School.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 – 1967 having served in Germany...

Mar 5, 2025

Sherryl June “Sherry” Gallion, 74, of Doylestown, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Sherry was born on Oct. 20, 1950 in Sutton, WV and married the love of her life, Raymond Arthur “Ray” Gallion on Oct. 8, 1975.  She had been a Deputy Sheriff in Clermont County and was...

Mar 4, 2025

Colter Redcloud Kerfoot, 31, of Creston, tragically passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as a result of an accident.

Colter was born in Jupiter, Florida on June 16, 1993, to Rodney “Kip” and Jody Kaye (Harmon) Kerfoot. Colter was a 2011 graduate of Jupiter High School and after graduation he decided he had “done all there...

Mar 3, 2025

Daniel Frederick Ritzman, 73, of Creston, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Dan was born in Wadsworth on July 16, 1951 to Victor “Fred” and Doris (Buckingham) Ritzman and was a graduate of Wadsworth High School.  He attended Owens Community College in Perrysburg...

Mar 2, 2025

Jean E. Sponseller, 80, of Creston, died Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Divine Health Care Center in Wooster after a period of declining health.

Jean was born on Nov. 13, 1944 in Goshen IN to Robert and Betty (Leist) Sponseller and had made her home in the Medina area until moving to Creston.  Jean enjoyed Old Westerns,...

Mar 2, 2025

James Darwin McDermott, 64, of Seville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 2, 2025 after a sudden illness.

Jim was born on Jan. 15, 1961 in Lodi to Russell and Oneta (Reed) McDermott and was a 1979 graduate of Cloverleaf High School. He was currently working for the Steller Automotive Group and had previously worked...

Mar 2, 2025

Alice May Hendricks, 86, of Apple Creek, went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Shady Lawn Nursing Center in Dalton after a period of declining health.

Alice was born on July 8, 1938 in Highland Heights, Ohio to the late Stephen Alexander and Iva May (Hanslik) Girard and was a 1957...

Feb 28, 2025

Thomas Richard Wolboldt, 68, of Fleming, OH passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Feb.28, 2025. Tom was born on Oct. 26, 1956 in Millersburg to Daniel and Eugenia “Jean” (Hosfeld) Wolboldt and was a 1975 graduate of Waynedale High School.  He had worked in the Oil Fields as a well tender and had been the former director...

Feb 27, 2025

Patrick Earl Wilson, 74, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster after a period of declining health.

Pat was born on October 4, 1950 in Wooster to Richard R. and Norma Jean (Cusack) Wilson and was a 1969 graduate of Wooster High School.  He served in the U.S....

Feb 23, 2025

Jeffrey David Beery, 43, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic after a 20 month battle with cancer.

Jeff was born on May 18, 1981 in Wooster to Gaylord and Cheryl (Ecker) Beery and was a 2000 graduate of Norwayne High School.  On Aug. 27, 2005 he married Michelle Lynn...