Michael T. Spieth

Michael T. Spieth

Aug 28, 2024

Michael T. Spieth, 48, of Wooster passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on December 25, 1975, in Parma, Ohio to Stephen John and Claudia Coon Spieth.

Michael worked as a waiter for the Wooster Country Club for the last few years, had previously worked for Central Farm & Garden in Wooster and Tumbleweed of Wooster. He...

Charles Hinton

Charles Hinton

Aug 28, 2024

Charles Samuel Hinton, 86, of Wooster, died August 28, 2024, at his residence.

Charles was born January 18, 1938, in Waterford, Ohio to Clyde and Ethel {Lincicome} Hinton.

Charles worked at Akron Brass for over 40 years retiring in 2001. 

He married Shirley L. Sowers on November 6, 1959, She died in 1996. 

Charles was involved in the Wayne County Archery Club, the National...

Anthony "Tony" Grifo Jr

Anthony "Tony" Grifo Jr

Aug 27, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Grifo Jr. of Wooster, OH passed peacefully away at Brookdale Assisted Living, on August 27, 2024.

Tony was born February 16, 1929 in Easton, PA. He was one of seven children born to Antonio and Biagia (Trombadore) Grifo who immigrated from Sicily to the US through Ellis Island in NYC in the 1920’s.

In 1951 Tony received his undergraduate degree...

Charlotte Ann Binegar

Charlotte Ann Binegar

Aug 26, 2024

Charlotte Ann Binegar, 83, of Marietta, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at her home.

Charlotte was born June 29, 1941 in Marietta to Charles and Catherine Howell.

She was a 1959 graduate of Marietta High School.

Charlotte married Larry Binegar on April 29, 2000. 

She retired from B. F. Goodrich/ RJF International in 2003. She was a member of First Baptist Church of...

Belinda Kay "BJ" {Jordan} Vance

Belinda Kay "BJ" {Jordan} Vance

Aug 24, 2024

Belinda Kay “BJ” {Jordan} Vance, 60, of Orrville, died Saturday, August 24, 2024 at her residence.

Belinda was born December 24, 1963 in Wooster, Ohio to William and Connie E. {Hoover} Jordan.

She graduated from Tuslaw High School. 

She married Paul Vance on April 28, 1990. He survives. 

She attended Grace Church Wooster and NOW Church in Orrville. She enjoyed singing, stamping, sewing and...

Georgeanna Chapman

Georgeanna Chapman

Aug 23, 2024

Georgeanna Chapman, 62, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Georgeanna was born August 4, 1962, in Mount Vernon, OH to Clyde Howard and Phyllis Jean {Wolford} Tucker.

She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, crafts and talking to family on the phone. She loved her cat “Baby” who was spoiled for 19 years....

Kimberly S Huffman

Kimberly S Huffman

Aug 22, 2024

Kimberly S. Huffman 

07/02/1965-08/22/2024

It is with Great sadness that the family of Kimberly S. Huffman (of Howard, OH) announces her passing at the age of 59. Kim was born on July 2nd, 1965, in Columbus, OH to Robert and Mary {Carr} Walsh. She was also the proud mother of two children and four grandchildren. 

Kim had a colorful sense of humor that...

Cheryl Helene Ralston

Cheryl Helene Ralston

Aug 22, 2024

Cheryl Helene Ralston, 72, of Smithville, died August 22, 2024 at Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster, Ohio.

Cheryl was born December 22, 1951 in Fostoria, Ohio to William and Doris {Hoffman} Rice.

She was married to William Ralston for over 30 years. 

Cheryl worked at Community Action Wayne/Medina in the head start program for many years until her retirement in 2017. Cheryl was...

Betty M. LaRue

Betty M. LaRue

Aug 19, 2024

Betty M. LaRue, 95, of Ashland, died Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Good Shepherd Home & Villa.

Betty was born April 1, 1929 in Adario, Ohio to Raymond Laughery.

She married Raymond LaRue. He died previously. 

Betty enjoyed spending her time as a devoted housewife and mother. She was a member of the Ashland Christian Church. She loved country music, traveling and...

Cynthia D Nemeth

Cynthia D Nemeth

Aug 18, 2024

Cynthia Dorthia Nemeth , 61, of Howard, OH, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at her home, in Howard.

Cynthia was born October 18, 1962 in Delaware, OH to Irving and Irene {Deel} Worrix.

Cynthia married Jeffery Nemeth on May 22, 2004. 

She worked at Walmart for almost 20 years. She also worked at Sanyo’s of American for a couple of years. She...

Clyde Edward Linsten

Clyde Edward Linsten

Aug 16, 2024

Clyde Edward Linsten, 82, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his granddaughter’s home, in Cambridge, OH.

Clyde was born October 31st, 1941, in International Falls, MN to Clyde A. and Henretta {Clark} Linsten. He married Gloria L. Guitar on July 11th, 1979. 

He loved his family cabin in the woods. He volunteered...

Clara Kathryn Johnson

Clara Kathryn Johnson

Aug 16, 2024

Clara K. Johnson, 45, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at Grant Memorial Hospital, in Columbus, OH.

Momma CJ was born July 11th, 1979, in Wooster, OH to James Roger and Cheryl Louise {Modern} Johnson.

CJ loved cookouts and spending time with her grandchildren. She baked from time to time. She took in a lot of kids and...

John Floyd Wilson

John Floyd Wilson

Aug 15, 2024

John Floyd Wilson, 65, of Walhonding, OH, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, in Walhonding.

John was born June 25th, 1959, in Klamath Falls, OR to John Wade and Carlene {Adams}Wilson. 

John graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1977.  He married Vickie Weik on September 26th, 1997.  John was good with his hands and worked in manufacturing and building things his...

Barbara Leonard

Barbara Leonard

Aug 15, 2024

Barbara Leonard, 75, of Chatham, died August 15, 2024 at the David Simpson Hospice House, in Euclid.

Barbara was born February 19, 1949 in Barberton, Ohio to Theodore and Geraldine (Hackenberg) Scribner.

She married Dennis E. Leonard on July 5, 1969. He died December 25, 2014. Barbara enjoyed cooking for her family, and spending weekends outdoors with Dennis riding their Honda Gold...

Gregory Lee La Rue

Gregory Lee La Rue

Aug 14, 2024

Gregory Lee La Rue, 67, of Ashland, died August 14, 2024, at Brethren Care Village Health Care Center, in Ashland.

Gregory was born April 22, 1957, in Ashland to Galen and Dolores {Furr} La Rue.

He graduated from Ashland High School in 1975.

He was an owner-operator in the carpentry business for many years, following that he worked for Mowry Builders. Gregory liked...

Harold Eugene Michaels

Harold Eugene Michaels

Aug 13, 2024

Harold Eugene Michaels, 58, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his home.

Harold was born April 15, 1966 in Marietta to James and Dorothy {Jenkins} Michaels.

He attended Fort Frye High School. 

Harold enjoyed singing Karaoke, trading vehicles and loved to work. He also enjoyed helping other people and hanging out with family and friends.

He will be deeply missed by...

Janet C. Cartwright

Janet C. Cartwright

Aug 8, 2024

Janet C. Cartwright, 88, of Wooster, died August 8, 2024 at her residence.

Janet was born January 11, 1936 in Wooster, Ohio to Elwood and Ruby {Wachtel} Saltsman.

She graduated from Shreve High School. 

She worked for Shreve Diamonite for many years. 

Janet will be deeply missed by her son James (Jill) Dilgard of Wooster; grandchildren Janae (Regan) McCune, and Jerod Dilgard; sister Cynthia...

Phillip Leslie Hankins

Phillip Leslie Hankins

Aug 7, 2024

Phillip Leslie Hankins, 76, of Glenmont, died August 7, 2024 at his residence.

Phil was born October 31, 1947 in Wardell, Missouri to Henry and Glenda {Latham} Hankins.

He retired from Friction Products after many years. He was a member at the Medina Eagles and the Medina Moose Lodge, He loved gambling, especially playing slots. Phil enjoyed deer hunting with his friends,...

James F. Dearth Jr.

James F. Dearth Jr.

Aug 6, 2024

James F. Dearth Jr. of 71, of Wadsworth, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his home after a lengthy illness. Jim was born January 15, 1953 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to James F. Sr. and Norma Jean (nee Sprouse) Dearth. He married Renae Casto-Dearth in 2020. 

Jim started working at his father’s Sohio gas station in Seville at the age...

Janice Irene Burnison

Janice Irene Burnison

Aug 6, 2024

Janice Irene Burnison, 71, of Wooster, passed away August 6, 2024 after a short battle with Acute Myloid Leukemia.

She was born March 7, 1953 to Howard and Oreta Wile.

Jan married her high school sweetheart Tim Burnison. She was a lifetime member of Central Christian Church. 

Her career consisted of legal secretary, a teacher’s aid and playground supervisor at Apple Creek Elementary...