Obituaries IN OHIO

Jan 19, 2018

William E. Edwards, 93, of Burbank, died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

He was born Nov. 22, 1924 in Black Lick, PA to the late William D. and Ann Irene (Redinger) Edwards and had been a truck driver having worked for Don Grimm Trucking. On April 17, 1984 he married Carolynne...

Jan 19, 2018

Asenith Kaye “Tina” Cross, 69, of Rittman, went home to her final reward on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 at Chapel Hill Home in Canal Fulton after a lengthy illness.

Tina was born Dec. 20, 1948 in Wadsworth to Roy Franklin and Velma (Blair) Romans and married Richard D. Cross on Dec. 18, 1971. He survives. She had...

Jan 19, 2018

Ada Detweiler Hostetler, 100, of 8512 S. Apple Creek Rd., Fredericksburg, died Friday morning, Jan. 19, 2018 at her home following a short illness.

She was born in Sugarcreek, OH on December 23, 1917 to John and Katie Ann (Miler) Detweiler and had lived most of her life in Fredericksburg. She was a member of the Old...

Jan 17, 2018

Sheryl Lee Munday, 59, of Seymour, TN went home peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville after a nine month battle with cancer.

Sheryl was born Feb. 1, 1958 in Akron to Walter Russell and Mary Lee (Burke) Munday and was a graduate of Norwayne High School. She retired from Frito...

Jan 17, 2018

W. Dean Couts, age 89, of Towanda, PA (formerly of New Philadelphia and Strasburg, Ohio) passed away peacefully in the home of his son James on January 17th, 2018. Born March 21, 1928 in Norwich, Ohio, Dean was the son of the late William Lloyd and Wilna (Williams) Couts. He attended New Philadelphia High School until 1945 and graduated from...

Jan 12, 2018

Earl R. Chapman May 14, 1934 - January 12, 2018

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Earl R. Chapman, 83, of Creston, died Friday January 12, 2018 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster after a nearly four year battle with prostate cancer.

Earl was born in Akron on Mother's Day May 14th, 1934. He was the second son to the Reverend...

Jan 12, 2018

Kay Ronald Tyler, 92, of Creston, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 after a brief illness. Kay was born Sept. 3, 1925 in Lake Fork, Ohio to the late Dwight W. and Ruth (Springer) Tyler. He marred Roberta M. Rugh on October 11, 1946 and Kay was married to his surviving wife for 71 years. He graduated from Creston...

Jan 11, 2018

Carl Edward Vanness, 63, of Creston, died peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at Autumnwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Rittman after a lengthy illness. Carl was born Feb. 1, 1954 in Massillon, OH to the late Paul E. and Alice (Slates) Vanness and had made his home in Creston most of his life. He had worked at McIntire Basket...

Jan 11, 2018

Joe A. Swartzentruber, 85, of Wooster, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at Glendora Health Care Center after a period of declining health.

Joe was born Jan. 2, 1933 near Fredericksburg to the late Andy S. and Amanda (Wengerd) Swartzentruber and had been a truck driver for many years having worked for Georgia Pacific. He had made his...

Jan 7, 2018

William Edward "Bill" Conrow January 5, 1952 - January 7, 2018 William E. “Bill” Conrow, 66, of Seville, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 at his home after a lengthy illness. Bill was born Jan. 5, 1952 in Norwalk to the late Walter and Anna (Fraley) Conrow and was a graduate of Strongsville High School. He retired from Shearer Equipment formerly...

Jun 24, 2017

Phyllis June Fleharty May 3, 1943 - June 24, 2017

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Phyllis J. Fleharty, 74, of Creston died Saturday evening, June 24, 2017 at Barberton Citizens Hospital after a brief illness.

Phyllis was born May 3, 1943 in Zona, (Roane County) W.Va. to the late Orvie and Florence Anderson Reed and graduated of Walton High...

Jun 23, 2017

Homer Jervis, 86, of Rittman, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 23, 2017 after a brief period of failing health. Homer was born Jan. 8, 1931 in Ferguson, Wayne Co., W.Va. to the late Charles Wesley and Nellie (Wallace) Jervis and had his home in Rittman since 1968. He had worked as a auto mechanic for many years...

Jun 20, 2017

Philip Lewis Bishop October 15, 1933 - June 20, 2017

Wooster - Phil Bishop, 83 died peacefully at his home on June 20, surrounded by the love of his family both near and far. He was born to Miles and Ruth Bishop of Smithville on Oct. 15, 1933 and was a member of the Class of ‘53 at Smithville...

Jun 19, 2017

Isaiah D. Raber June 19, 2017 Isaiah D. Raber, infant son of Daniel and Lucinda Raber of Wooster went to be with Jesus on Monday, June 19, 2017 from complications of Trisomy 18. He was born at 12:02 p.m. and was lovingly held and surrounded by his family until he died peacefully at 1:55 p.m. He will greatly missed by...

Jun 18, 2017

Clayton Thomas Brumfield April 20, 1999 - June 18, 2017

Clayton Thomas Brumfield, 18, of Burbank, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Hospice of Medina County.

Clayton was born April 20, 1999 in Akron and was the son of Michael and Jennifer (Davis) Brumfield. He attended...

Jun 10, 2017

Roger C. Koch, 82, of West Salem, died early Saturday morning, June 10, 2017 at Smithville-Western Care Center following a period of declining health. Roger was born Feb. 1, 1935 in Westlake to the late Carl and Helen (Albers) Koch and was a 1953 graduate of Northwestern High School. He served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard from...

Jun 8, 2017

Calvin Rumburg April 20, 1948 - June 8, 2017

Calvin Rumburg, 69, passed away peacefully June 8, 2017, after his journey with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Cal was born April 20, 1948, to Gertrude (Friedt) and Paul Rumburg in Seville. After graduating from Cloverleaf in 1966 and Bluffton College in 1970, Cal married his high school sweetheart,...

Jun 6, 2017

William F. “Bill” Cover, 71, of Burbank, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 while working in his garden.

Bill was born Sept. 2, 1945 in Lodi to the late W. Frank and Violet (Norris) Cover and was a 1963 graduate of Black River High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the...

May 31, 2017

Sandy Flickinger, 72, of Creston, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Sandy was born June 5, 1944 in Seville to the late Lester “Buss” and Emile (Conley) Coen and was a 1962 graduate of Norwayne High School. On Aug. 7, 1965 she married Ron Flickinger and together they shared 52 years together. Sandy retired from...

May 31, 2017

Dale McClain, 76, of Creston, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at his home following a period of declining health.

Dale was born Feb. 24, 1941 in Elana, W.Va. to the late Howard and Kathryn “Katie” (Moss) McClain and was a graduate of Spencer High School in West Virginia. He married the former Judith Truman on Aug. 20,...