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Mervin  Eugene Stack

Mervin Eugene Stack

Apr 4, 2018

Mervin Eugene Stack, 71, of Wooster, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a brief illness.

Merv was born July 19, 1946 in Zanesville to the late Louis and Ethel (Cehrs) Stack and served in the U.S. Army from Feb. 2, 1965 – Feb. 23, 1967. He...

Gary  James Lincoln  Jr.

Gary James Lincoln Jr.

Apr 3, 2018

Gary James Lincoln Jr., 28, of Cleveland, passed away April 3, 2018 at Metro Health Medical Center.

Born on Sept. 11, 1989 to Gary Sr. and Erika (Penny) Lincoln, he graduated from Fairview High School and worked as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and video and online games.

Preceded in death by...

Mabel Frase

Mabel Frase

Apr 1, 2018

Mabel E. Frase, 68, of Wooster, died Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Aultman Hospital in Canton after a period of declining health.

Mabel was born July 27, 1949 in Woodsfield to the late Donavan and Grace E. (Eikleberry) Jackson and was a 1967 graduate of Wooster High School. She retired from the Wooster Brush with over 40...

Peggy Hendrix

Peggy Hendrix

Mar 29, 2018

Peggy Lavone Hendrix, 69, of Wooster, died peacefully on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Magnolia Care Center in Wadsworth after a lengthy illness.

Peggy was born Feb. 7, 1949 in Ashland to the late Walter N. and Wahnetta May (Webb) Brown and married Raymond E. Hendrix on Dec. 12, 1971. He preceded her in death on Nov....

Willis  P. Sax

Willis P. Sax

Mar 27, 2018

Willis P. Sax, 81, of Lodi, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Akron General Medical Center after a period of declining health.

He was born Oct. 18, 1936 in Akron to Karl and Millie (Rock) Sax and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 – 1958. On Aug. 22, 1970 he married the former Mary Wheaton...

Alta  Mae Hackworth

Alta Mae Hackworth

Mar 27, 2018

Alta Mae Hackworth, 89, of Wooster, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Wayne County Care Center.

Alta Mae was born May 26, 1928 in Bonanza, KY to the late Greeley and Lizzie (Caudill) Hackworth and married Jerry M. Hackworth on Sept. 27, 1946. Jerry...

Wilma  Ann Lloyd

Wilma Ann Lloyd

Mar 23, 2018

Wilma Ann Lloyd, 77, of Parma passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at Hospice of Medina County.

Born April 4, 1940 in Cabell Co., WV to Walter and Edna (Simpkins) Chapman, she had worked at Ford Motor and had done home health care, having cared for her father and Walt’s parents until they passed away. Ann always...

Julia  "Judy" Porter

Julia "Judy" Porter

Mar 17, 2018

Julia “Judy” Porter, 92, of Creston, died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Smithville-Western Care Center after a period of declining health. Judy was born March 31, 1925 in Maynard, OH to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Gustavik) Evanovich and was married to Roy C. Porter who preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 1979. She had worked at Gaylord’s Dept....

Leslie  H. Scruggs

Leslie H. Scruggs

Mar 14, 2018

Leslie H. Scruggs, 73, of Creston, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice after a lengthy illness.

Les was born March 8, 1945 in Richwood, WV to the late Charles and Mildred (Blake) Scruggs and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 - 1966. He married the former Shirley Marie Hale on April...

Walter  Owen Muller

Walter Owen Muller

Mar 11, 2018

Walter Owen Muller, 69, of Creston died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his home after a period of declining health. Walt was born March 15, 1948 in Millersburg to the late Cletus and Mona Belle (Sheldon) Muller and attended Norwayne High School. He married the former Cheryl Davis on Feb. 24, 1973 and she survives. He retired from Jacobson Manufacturing...

Ti Anna Danielle Kurjian Danner

Ti Anna Danielle Kurjian Danner

Mar 10, 2018

Ti Anna Danielle Kurjian Danner, 30, of Lodi, beloved mother of Jace and Kendall, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. Ti Anna was born Oct. 1, 1987 in Wooster to Danny (Kelly) Kurjian Jr. and Tammy Pertee (Ed) Block and was a 2005 graduate of Cloverleaf High School. She was a dispatcher at Bear's...

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

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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...

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