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...

Jan 4, 2025

Rhonda Mae Edwards, 75, of Wooster, died January 4, 2024 at her residence.

Rhonda was born May 1, 1949 in Millersburg, Ohio to Ross Edwards and Vera M. (Croskey) Kovatch.

She graduated from Whitehall-Yearling High School.

She had been married to John E. Dillon. 

Rhonda retired from Rubbermaid after 12 years. A former Bingo lover, she loved being with her family and going to...

Jan 3, 2025

Daniel Frank Shullenberger, Age 71, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home in Mount Vernon.  Dan was born March 19, 1953 in Indianapolis, IN to his parents Dr. Wendell Arthur and Mary Eleanor {Davis} Shullenberger.

In Indianapolis Dan attended Public School 70 and went on to graduate from Shortridge High School. He attended Kenyon College,...

Jan 2, 2025

Billy L. Long Jr., 67, of Wooster, passed away January 2, 2025 at the Wooster Community Hospital.

Billy was born October 20, 1957 in Middletown, OH to Billy Sr. and Delma {Hampton} Long.

He served in the US Military and was a member of the Church of Christ on Burbank Rd. in Wooster.

Billy worked for several local companies, including driving for Laidlaw...

Jan 1, 2025

Phyllis Anne Harrison, 73, of Wooster, died January 1, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.

Phyllis was born August 25, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to Joseph and Alice {Haines} Pichler.

Phyllis graduated from Fairvew High School in 1969 and then graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion in 1973.

She married Ronald Harrison on June...

Dec 31, 2024

Kenneth Richard Holm, 72, of Wooster, died December 31, 2024 at Akron City Hospital.

Kenneth was born July 17, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Carl and Alice {Payne} Holm.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy.

He married Shelva Woodrum on September 20, 1998. 

Kenneth worked as a Home Health Aid for 26 years. He was of the Lutheran faith. Kenneth was a Mason,...