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Marcia E McMahon

Marcia E McMahon

Apr 9, 2024

Marcia Ellen McMahon, 85, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away April 9, 2024, at Brookdale Nursing Home, in Mount Vernon.Marcia was born July 26th, 1938 in Mount Vernon, OH to Edward Vern and Ruth {Maxwell} Davies.She married Joseph Allison McMahon on July 1963.  She worked for Continental Can as a secretary to the plant Manager Mr. Curtis for over 25...

Samuel Alexander Berger

Samuel Alexander Berger

Apr 7, 2024

Samuel Alexander Berger, 87, of Orrville, died April 7, 2024 at the Apostolic Christian Home, in Rittman with his wife and daughter by his side.

Sam was born December 18, 1936 in Sardis, Ohio to Frederick and Esther {Rufener} Berger.

He married Sarah King on January 29, 1958. 

Sam worked for Amstutz Hatchery/Spray-A-Lawn for 29 years, and he retired from Orrville Chick Hatchery...

Tabitha Ann Holt

Tabitha Ann Holt

Apr 6, 2024

Tabitha Ann Holt, 51, of Marietta, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at University Hospital in Cleveland.

Tabitha was born May 19, 1972 in Marietta to Michael and Pamelia {Rustemeyer} Maki.

She graduated from Frontier High School in 1990 where she played basketball. 

She married Russell Holt on April 28, 2001. She was a devoted mother and stepmother and loved and enjoyed her...

Inder Kapoor

Inder Kapoor

Apr 5, 2024

Inder Jeet Kapoor, age 81, was born in Gujarat, Pakistan on August 18, 1942. He passed away on April 5, 2024, in Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster, Ohio.Inder received his PhD in plant pathology from Allahabad, India. A man of great intellect and curiosity, he finished his post-doctoral research in Germany. He immigrated to the United States in 1998 and continued...

Beverly Kay Yacapraro

Beverly Kay Yacapraro

Apr 5, 2024

Beverly Yacapraro, 75, native of Creston Ohio, died April 5, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio.

Beverly was born March 6, 1949 in Wooster, Ohio to Jesse and Ethel {Pool} Bachman.

She was a 1967 graduate of Norwayne High School.

Beverly was involved with labor organizations for many years, notably United Rubber and United Steel workers. She worked for Rubbermaid Inc...

Marie Looney Humble Sells

Marie Looney Humble Sells

Apr 3, 2024

Agnes Marie Looney Humble Sells, age 88, was born in Red Jacket, W.Va. on May 9, 1935. A coal miner and farmer’s daughter passed from this earthly life to enter Eternity, the Kingdom of Heaven, on April 3, 2024, at her home in Apple Valley, Howard, Ohio.   Her soul is with Jesus Christ Messiah. She has received Salvation as...

Janet Sue Frye

Janet Sue Frye

Apr 1, 2024

Janet Sue Frye, 81, of Ashland, OH, passed away Monday April 1, 2024, at her home, in Ashland.Janet was born November 29th, 1942 in Mount Vernon, OH to John Patrick and Coretta {Smith} Anderson. She married Ronnie L. Frye on November 10th, 1962 and he passed away March 22nd. 2017.  A homemaker her whole life she was devoted to her children...

Larry B. Viers

Larry B. Viers

Mar 31, 2024

Larry B. Viers, 77, of Ashland passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.Larry was born October 3, 1946, in Splashdam, VA to Orbie and Helen {Smith} Viers.He served in the United States National Guard.He married Cathy Johnson on October 23, 1966. She survives.Larry was a trooper for the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 7 years...

Roger A Miller

Roger A Miller

Mar 29, 2024

Roger A. Miller, 77, of Ashland, died Friday March 29, 2024 at Good Shepherd, in Ashland.

Roger was born August 27, 1946 in Sandusky, Ohio to Julius and Isabelle {Earl} Miller, where he was a lifelong resident before moving to Ashland a few years ago.

Roger served in the United States Navy as a Seabee during the Vietnam War. He was in...

Alvin M. Hershberger

Alvin M. Hershberger

Mar 29, 2024

Alvin “Al” M. Hershberger, 87, of Dalton, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at Shady Lawn Retirement Home.Al was born November 10, 1936 in Berlin, Ohio to Melvin D. and Mary Ann{Hershberger} Hershberger.He attended Bunker Hill East Holmes Schools.He married Vickie Telck on May 26, 1990. She died July 23, 2022.Al worked for Custer Products LTD. He was a member of...

Curtis Lee Longsdorf

Curtis Lee Longsdorf

Mar 28, 2024

Curtis Lee Longsdorf, 78, of Berea, died March 28, 2024 at his residence, in Berea.

Curtis was born October 20, 1945 in Lodi, Ohio to Charles Max and Edna Mae {Flath} Longsdorf.

Curtis graduated from Cloverleaf High School, He honorably served in the U.S. Navy from 1970-1974 during the Vietnam Conflict. 

Curtis was employed at Ford for 40 years, retiring in 2006. He...

David L. Tucker

David L. Tucker

Mar 27, 2024

David Tucker, 63, of Ashland, died March 27, 2024 at UH Samaritan Hospital.

David was born December 7, 1960 in Ashland, Ohio to Paul D. and Mary Mae {Graber} Tucker.

He was an aid for Kelly Services for many years. He was a great pianist and enjoyed reading.

David will be deeply missed by his sisters Terry Kitchen of Ashland, Sondra Mays of...

Mary Lou Mayes

Mary Lou Mayes

Mar 25, 2024

Mary Lou Mayes, 85, of Mount Vernon, OH, came face to face with Jesus, Monday, March 25th, 2024, after a brief stay at Mt Vernon Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Mount Vernon.Mary Lou was born October 28th, 1938, in Clover Bottom, KY. Her parents Chester and Leona {Doseck} Gibbs raised her in Ohio. She married Rev. James R. Mayes on...

Donald William Swaisgood

Donald William Swaisgood

Mar 23, 2024

Donald William Swaisgood, 94, of Polk, died Saturday March 23, 2024 at his home after a short illness.

Don was born January 9, 1930 in Ashland, Ohio to Ray and Jennie {Morr} Swaisgood.

He married Pauline Dickinson on November 4, 1949.  

Don was a farmer for many years, then retired from F.E. Myers Co. after 25 years. He attended the Ashland Grace...

Kathy L McCloud

Kathy L McCloud

Mar 21, 2024

Kathy McCloud, 79, of Vienna, WV, left this world on Thursday, March 21st 2024 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and her many friends and family in heaven. She was born December 18, 1944 in Irvine, Kentucky. Kathy’s calling from God led her to Pastor churches in Kentucky and West Virginia at the Church of God and...

Barbara Sharon Ahrens

Barbara Sharon Ahrens

Mar 21, 2024

Barbara “Sharon” Ahrens, 74, of Wooster, died March 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Sharon was born August 16, 1949 in Bluefield, WV to Ernest Rudolph and Edith Roberta {Doyle} Blackburn.

Sharon graduated from Wooster High School in 1967.

She married Duane Ahrens on December 20, 1969. 

Sharon worked at the Wooster Christian Schools...

Larry Smucker

Larry Smucker

Mar 20, 2024

Larry Jay Smucker, 82, of Wooster, passed away Wednesday March 20, 2024, at Wooster Community Hospital.Larry was born July 23, 1941, in Wooster to Levi Jay and Dorothy {Marsh} Smucker.He graduated from Orrville High School in 1959, graduated at Manchester College in 1963 and earned his Masters and Specialist degrees from Indiana University.Larry started his teaching career in Northfield H.S....

G. Franklin Rickett

G. Franklin Rickett

Mar 18, 2024

G. Franklin Rickett, 90, of Sullivan, died Monday, March 18, 2024 at his residence.

Frank was born February 20, 1934 in Nova, Ohio to George and Ada {Batdorff} Rickett.

He received a bachelor’s degree from Ashland University in 1967. He served in the US Army.

He married Shirley Poff in 1962. She died January 27, 2018.

Frank started in insurance sales and then became...

William Wayne "Bill" Opie

William Wayne "Bill" Opie

Mar 17, 2024

William Wayne “Bill” Opie, 60, of Wooster, died March 17, 2024 at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center.Bill was born February 12, 1964 in Ellsworth, Maine to William James and Jeanette Marie {Kirby} Opie.Bill Graduated from Wooster High School in 1982.He married Jodi Presock on October 1, 2016. Bill was a graphics designer for most of his life, he recently retired. He...

Onealee A. Sanders

Onealee A. Sanders

Mar 17, 2024

Onealee “Lee” A. Sanders, 90, of Rittman, went home to Heaven March 17, 2024 at Summa Health System, in Akron, Ohio.

Onealee was born February 24, 1934 in Little Lynn Creek, WV to Julian and Ada Pearl {Doss} Adkins.

Onealee graduated from Wayne High School in West Virginia.

She married William “Ken” Sanders on July 11, 1953.  

Onealee retired from the Trading Post...

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