George L Wise

Feb 5, 2025

George L Wise, 95, of Wooster, passed away peacefully February 5, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

George was born July 14, 1929 in New Philadelphia to Luther and Maggie {Kurth} Wise.

He married Shirley Zellner on September 25, 1954 in Willard. She survives.

George was a lifelong dairy farmer and retired from Okey’s Alignment after many years of service. He...

Robert "Bob" Allen Lane

Feb 3, 2025

Robert “Bob” Allen Lane Jr., 55, of Ashland, died February 3, 2025 at Hilton Head Hospital in South Carolina.

Robert was born December 27, 1969 in Medina, Ohio to Robert Allen Lane and Linda Kay Porterfield.

Robert worked for Tri Mor as a concrete finisher. He loved to spend his free time being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and...

Jason Maynard

Feb 3, 2025

Jason Scott Maynard, 48, of Orrville, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Orrville Skilled Nursing.

Jason was born January 21, 1977, in Cleveland to Gary Ray and Brenda {Keener} Maynard.

He was a cook for Applebee’s, Farmer Boy Restaurant, and the College of Wooster in the Hospitality department. Jason enjoyed playing golf and the drums and was an avid Cleveland Browns...

Doisha Ann Baker

Feb 2, 2025

Doisha Ann Baker, 73, formerly of Belpre, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 in Davenport, Florida.

Doisha was born September 21, 1951 in Marietta to Charles and Elsie {Myers} Whiting.

She married Louis Baker on April 6, 1967. 

Doisha worked as a CNA for many years, retiring from the Arbors at Marietta in 2015. She loved traveling, especially to Florida where she made...

Kevin Earl Beard

Feb 2, 2025

Kevin Earl Beard, 63, of Wooster, died February 2, 2025 at his home.

Kevin was born September 13, 1961 in Kokomo, IN to Edwin and Shirley {Hancock} Beard.

He married Mary Beegle on April 24, 1982. 

Kevin worked for Sherwood Memorial Gardens for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hanging out with his friends and family.

Kevin will be deeply missed by his...

Charles R Cook

Feb 1, 2025

Charles Richard Cook, 87, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at The Laurels Nursing Home, in Mount Vernon.

Charles was born August 16, 1937, in Williamstown, WV to Homer and Monty {McCartney} Cook. He married Mary Ellen Wilson on September 17th, 1960. He worked for Weyerhaeuser making cardboard products for 44 years. A member of Central Christian...

Dorothy Ann Lackey

Jan 31, 2025

Dorothy Ann Lackey, 80, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Friday, January 31st, 2025, at Riverside Hospital, in Columbus, OH. Dorothy was born May 28th, 1944 in Parkersburg, WV to Leonard and Marie {Belyus} Massar.  She married Charles T. Lackey on January 21st, 1971. 

She worked as a secretary keeping everything running at the Defense Construction Center, in Columbus, Ohio for...

Marilyn Elaine Vernon

Jan 31, 2025

Marilyn Elaine Vernon, 61, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Friday, January 31st, 2025 at her home, in Mount Vernon. Marilyn was born January 5th 1964 in Mount Vernon, OH to Donald Morgan and Mary Elinor {Hampshire} Vernon. She worked for the Mount Vernon Developmental Center for several years. 

Marilyn will be missed by her brothers Ronald and Bill Vernon; nephews...

Yda Lina Mancini

Jan 30, 2025

Yda Lina Mancini, 81, of Wooster passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Smithville Western Care Center.

Yda was born February 4, 1943, in Pinar de Rio, Cuba to Ricardo and Alejadrina {Padovani} Perez.

She worked for the Department of Homeland Security in Customs and Border Protection for several years. Yda was a member of the Catholic Church and loved spending time...

Jeremy Dean Woodruff

Jan 30, 2025

Jeremy Dean Woodruff, 45, of Tazewell, TN, died January 30, 2025 at his residence in Tennessee.

Jeremy was born February 12, 1979 in Orrville, Ohio to Galen and Carol {Markley} Woodruff.

Jeremy graduated in 1997 from Waynedale High School. Jeremy attended Ohio State ATI for 2 years before then proudly serving in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years until his retirement.

He...