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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Jan 10, 2025

Ralph Wilbur McKnight, 85, of Marietta, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Arbors in Marietta.

Ralph was born June 13, 1939 in Marietta to Howard and Gladys {Matheney} McKnight.

He graduated from Marietta High School in 1958. 

He married Lois Moore on April 10, 1976. 

Ralph worked for B.F. Goodrich/ RJF for 38 years, retiring in 2004. He was a Civil War...

Jan 9, 2025

Wayne R Nunn, 86 of Marietta passed away surrounded by his family, January 9, 2025.

He was born Aug 6, 1938 to the late Wesley & Elizabeth Nunn.

He is survived by his daughters Pamala Nunn (Bruce) and Waynett Nunn, both of Marietta two grandchildren, Austin Erb (Paige) and Brittany (JD) Anderson. Great grandchildren Trace, Sterling and Baby Anderson on the way....

Jan 9, 2025

Devan Michael Dennis, 26, of St. Louisville, died January 9, 2025 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born September 2, 1998 in Parkersburg, WV to Delmer W. and Cynthia {Bellville} Dennis.

Devan is survived by his parents of St. Louisville; his two year old son Ryan Scott Dennis; two brothers Patrick (Kim) Wagner of Groveport, and Delmer...

Jan 8, 2025

Lois {Mick} Combs, 88, of Wooster, Beloved sister, aunt, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2025, 27 days after the passing of her dear twin sister Louise McIlvane. Lois was born at home minutes after her twin Louise on March 27, 1936 to Van and Naomi {Brady} Drysdale in Cowan, WV.

She married Robert J. Mick...

Jan 8, 2025

Juanita Collins, 90, of Mansfield, formerly of Wooster, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital.

Juanita was born November 14, 1934, in Fredricksburg to Charles Foster and Mary Ann {Daugherty} Kennedy.

She married Dorsey Collins in1954. He died in 1962. She then married James Collins in 1964, they were married 56 years, he passed away in 2020.

After...

Jan 8, 2025

Carl Edgar Ankrom, 84, of Sullivan, died January 8, 2025 at UH Samaritan Medical Center, in Ashland.

Carl was born October 6, 1940 in Clarksburg, WV to Cecil Ernie and Ethel Ruth {Hobert} Ankrom. He was raised by Edgar and Clarsie McElwain

Carl served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969.

He married Eileen Garrett on March 6, 1966. 

Carl worked for...

Jan 7, 2025

Anthony Joseph Matherne, 65, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at surrounded by his loving family at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Anthony was born August, 25th, 1959 in New Orleans, LA to Edmond John and Ivy May {Hebert} Matherne.  He has been with Elizabeth Anne Prestenbach since December 19th, 1977. 

Anthony enjoyed his dog Dayze. He...

Jan 6, 2025

Jan 5, 2025

Shirley Ann Watson, 77, of Ashland, died January 5, 2025 at UH Samaritan Medical Center, in Ashland.

Shirley was born March 6, 1947 in Ashland to Mr. Anderson and Doris {Shafer} McFadden. She was raised by her foster parents Tim and Nellie Samples. After graduating from Ashland high school in 1965, Shirley worked for Ashland University as a secretary for the...

Jan 5, 2025

Kathi Walmer Bond, 69, of Wooster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice LifeCare in Wooster. Born on April 13, 1955, in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Kathi's warmth, generosity, and spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.

Kathi was a 1973 graduate of Wooster High School. She went on to study at the College of...