Anthony Michael Mugrage Sr.

Anthony Michael Mugrage Sr.

Jan 27, 2025

Anthony Michael Mugrage Sr., 67, of Marietta, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Mike was born January 31, 1957 in Marietta.

He attended Frontier Schools. Mike was a veteran of the United States Army.

He married Margaret McEldowney in June of 1982. 

Mike worked at the Marietta Country Club for many years before retiring in 2018. He attended Porterfield Baptist...

Katherine Sue Richards

Katherine Sue Richards

Jan 27, 2025

Katherine Sue Richards, 76, of Howard, OH, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2025 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon, OH.

Sue was born March 30th, 1948 in Richlands, VA. to Edward and Helen {Osborne} Sisk. Sue graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1966 at the height of Beatles’ popularity. She loved to dance when she was younger.  She met...

Mark Alan Casto

Mark Alan Casto

Jan 27, 2025

Mark Alan Casto, passed away, Monday, January 27, 2025 after fighting heart disease for 25 years.Mark is survived by wife, Lesa Keith Casto, his children Jennifer (Dale) Klemenz and Jason (Heather) Casto. His bonus children include Ashley Varner and Adam (Stacy) Varner, whom he loved as his own. Grandchildren are Jaslynn and Elle Casto, Jack Varner, Elizabeth (Ben) Pintar, and...

Thomas Lee Price

Thomas Lee Price

Jan 26, 2025

Thomas Lee Price, 82, of Howard, OH, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon. Tom was born June 26th, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN to William Lee and Marion Christine {White} Price.

Tom served in the Marine Corp from 1959 to 1961 and was very proud of his service. He married Marilyn Sue Sharp on May...

Carol Irene Lhotsky

Carol Irene Lhotsky

Jan 26, 2025

Carol Irene Lhotsky, 93, of Wooster, passed away January 26, 2025 at Glendora Health Care Center in Wooster.

Carol was born on December 9, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to Benedict and Louise {Grimshaw} Perzeski.

She was first married to George Lhotsky, who passed away in 1993. Later, she married Leonard Barcikowski, who passed away in 2012.

Carol worked at Rubbermaid for 21 years....

Paula J Creighton

Paula J Creighton

Jan 25, 2025

Paula J. Creighton, 71, of Walhonding, OH, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 with her loving family at her home in Walhonding.

Paula was born April 16, 1953, in Duluth, MN to James Edward and Verna Ella {Nieman} Fox.

Paula graduated from Columbus South High School in 1972. She later married Donald E. Creighton. She worked for the State of Ohio Auditor’s...

Edward Frank Karoglan

Edward Frank Karoglan

Jan 23, 2025

Edward Frank Karoglan, 71, of Polk, died January 23 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Edward was born April 1, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward and Eva {Mella} Karoglan.

He graduated college with an Associate’s Degree in HVAC. He proudly served our country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. 

Edward then married Judy {Horvatin} on...

Allen Bruce Mavity

Allen Bruce Mavity

Jan 22, 2025

Allen Bruce Mavity, 83, of Wadsworth, died January 22, 2025 at his residence.

Allen was born September 29, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN to Harry and Edythe {Umholtz} Mavity.

He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1965. 

He married Amy Moon on November 23, 1962. 

He worked at PPG Industries for 34 years, where he received numerous awards...

Evelyn Carol Ball

Evelyn Carol Ball

Jan 22, 2025

Evelyn C. Ball, 85, of Marietta, passed away peacefully in her home on January 22, 2025.

James and Frances Kirkbride welcomed Evelyn on October 9, 1939 in Noble County. 

She married Robert “Bob” Ball Sr. on January 10, 1959. Together, they enjoyed countless hours camping and fishing. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Evelyn devoted her life to her family. Her title...

Pearl Salone Meade

Pearl Salone Meade

Jan 21, 2025

Pearl Salone Meade, 85, of Norton, died Tuesday January 21 peacefully after a short illness with her sons by her side.

Pearl was born June 5, 1939 in Barberton, Ohio to Gabriel and Pearl {Kleckner} Geig.

She married Walter Meade on August 23, 1989. 

Pearl was a dairy farmer for many years. She was a member of the Reimer Road Baptist Church in...

Vicky D Spencer

Vicky D Spencer

Jan 18, 2025

Vicky D. Spencer, 63, of Wooster passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Wooster Community Hospital.

Vicky was born June 3, 1961, in Barberton to Don and Phyllis {Roy} Spencer.

She had been a secretary for many years, most recently for Davis Printing in Akron. Vicky enjoyed music, singing, and her cats and dogs. 

Vicky will be deeply missed by her brother...

Wilbur L Bowers

Wilbur L Bowers

Jan 17, 2025

Wilbur Leslie Bowers, 93, of Wooster, died January 17, 2025 at Danbury Senior Living, in Wooster.

Wilbur was born December 9, 1931 in Kidron, OH to Frank and Ethel {Conrad} Bowers.

He married Alverda Steiner on December 29, 1955. 

Wilbur was a passionate lifetime Farmer. He was a member of Northview Alliance Church where he held offices of Trustee, Elder and Sunday School...

Rosemary Brooks

Rosemary Brooks

Jan 17, 2025

Rosemary Brooks, 75, of Marietta, passed away January 16, 2025 at her home.

Rosemary was born October 27, 1949 in Marietta.

She graduated in 1967 from Marietta High School. 

She married Dudley Brooks on August 14, 1967. 

Rosemary worked in the kitchen at Marietta Memorial Hospital for 43 years before she retired in 2011. She is a member of Tunnel United Methodist Church. Rosemary...

Francene Elaine Banfield

Francene Elaine Banfield

Jan 15, 2025

Francene Elaine Banfield, 76, of Rittman, died Wednesday January 15, 2025 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Francene was born May 9, 1948 in Wadsworth, OH to Forest W. and Dora J. {Wiles} Days.

She married Roger Banfield on August 3, 1968. 

Francene enjoyed antique collecting and shopping. 

Francene will be deeply missed by her husband Roger; niece Julie Jackson; brother Robert Daugherty of Wadsworth; sister...

Deanna Lynn West

Deanna Lynn West

Jan 15, 2025

Deanna Lynn West, 65, of Howard, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with her loving family at her home in Howard. Deanna was born November 6, 1959, in Portsmouth, OH to Robert and Charlotte M.{Bradley} Bowling. She married Michael E. West on February 19th, 1983 who passed away just three days after their 40th Anniversary. 

She was a homemaker and...

Denise Dawn Oldaker

Denise Dawn Oldaker

Jan 13, 2025

Denise Dawn Oldaker, 61, of West Salem, died January 13, 2025 at Crossroads Hospice, in Rittman, Ohio.

Denise was born June 3, 1963 in Orrville, OH to Dennis and Florence {Bechtel} Oldaker.

She went to Northwestern High School

Denise was a caretaker for handicapped children at the Gruter Foundation. She was a member of the Congress Community Church in West Salem Denise enjoyed...

Jerry Lee DeBoard

Jerry Lee DeBoard

Jan 13, 2025

Jerry Lee DeBoard, 81, of Marengo, OH, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home, in Marengo.

Jerry was born December 4th, 1943, in Mount Vernon, OH to Marvin and Mary {Calvert} DeBoard. He graduated from Butler High School in 1962 and soon went into the Army, stationed in Korea. He married Leona Bunker on...

Deborah Haught Travis

Deborah Haught Travis

Jan 11, 2025

Deborah Haught Travis, 68, of Lower Salem, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Debbie was born January 14, 1956 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Gerald and Wilma Ward.

She graduated from Marietta High School class of 1974

She married Neal Travis on October 5, 2024. 

Debbie retired from MIE to take care of her mother. Debbie loved the Pittsburgh...

John Wesley Ryder

John Wesley Ryder

Jan 11, 2025

John Wesley Ryder, 80, of Belpre, went home to the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Waterview Pointe Nursing Home.

John was born October 29, 1944 in Pontotoc, MI to Ralph and Jamie {Warren} Ryder.

He graduated from Williamstown High School.

He married Marti Luton in May of 1986. 

John worked at Dravo for many years. He was a member of Evergreen Bible...

Edna Loretta Van Driest

Edna Loretta Van Driest

Jan 10, 2025

Edna Loretta Van Driest, 87, of Ashland, died January 10, 2025 at her residence.

Edna was born December 5, 1937 in Holmes County, Ohio to Walter and Gladys Loretta {Brown} Bittle.

Edna graduated from Ashland High School.

She married Henry Van Driest on December 24, 1957. 

Edna retired from UBrand after 23 years, she then worked Ashland University as a custodian for 6 years....