Obituaries
Minnie Ruth Coles
Feb 26, 2024
Minnie Ruth Coles, 79, of Wooster (previously of Akron), died Monday, February 26, 2024 at Wooster Community Hospital surrounded by her family.
Minnie was born March 30, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to Albert and Freda {King} Coles.
She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Minnie will be deeply missed by her children Wayne (Kelli Stark) Coles, Jon (Christine) Coles, Lorrie...
Irma Jean Wittekind
Feb 23, 2024
Irma Jean Wittekind passed away peacefully at The Harmar Place Community in Marietta, Ohio on Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by loving family. The daughter of John and Nancy Anna Hanlon Ruble, Irma was born on January 22, 1928, in Archers Fork, Ohio. She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church and took comfort knowing that heaven awaited her.
Irma...
Doris Jane Phillips
Feb 23, 2024
Doris Jane Phillips, 73, of Marietta, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at Riverside Landing in McConnelsville.
Doris was born May 18, 1950 to Ralph and Wilda Sheets.
She enjoyed going to local festivals and fairs. She loved her soap operas and her coffee.
Doris will be missed by her children Victoria Benson, Linda Howell and Charles Phillips; stepchildren Carol, Pearla, Denno; many...
Marcella Ferraro
Feb 22, 2024
Marcella Louise “Marcy” Ferraro, 94, of Parma, died February 22, at the Wooster Community Hospital.
Marcella was born December 5, 1929, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Earl A and Helen R (Bebout) Smith.
She married Stephen Ferraro on June 17, 1951. He died April 10, 2014.
Marcy worked as a secretary in Cleveland for many years and was a member of the Methodist Church....
Ted Gary Fox
Feb 21, 2024
Theodore “Ted” Gary Fox, 83, of Cypress, TX, died Wednesday February 21, 2024 at his home.
Ted was born April 16, 1940 in Shreve, Ohio to Clarence and Clarice {Cutnaw} Fox.
He married Janice (Daugherty) on July 18, 1959.
Ted worked as an Operating Engineer for Gilgenbach Company. He attended Croom-A-Coochee Baptist church in Webster, FL. Ted enjoyed motorcycle racing, classic car restoration,...
Melissa Sue Summers
Feb 20, 2024
Melissa Sue Summers, 45, of Ranson, WV, died February 20, 2024 at JW Ruby Hospital, in Morgantown, WV.
Melissa was born July 28, 1978 in Houston, TX to Tom “Turtle” and Cindie {Reinhold} Swain.
She graduated from Revere High School in Bath, Ohio in 1996.
She was engaged to John {Boger} Conley.
Melissa worked for the last 4 years at Schonstedt SPX Technical in...
Richard W. Houser
Feb 20, 2024
Richard W. Houser, 65, of Ashland, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at his residence.
Rick was born October 4, 1958 in Ashland, Ohio to Ralph and JoAnne {Smith} Houser.
Rick owned and operated Houser Automotive until his retirement. He was a huge NASCAR fan and never missed a race. Rick loved riding his Harley and boating. He loved to reminisce...
Richard J. Geitgey
Feb 17, 2024
Richard “Rick” Jay Geitgey, 65, of Rittman, passed away peacefully at Doylestown Healthcare Center on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
Rick was born August 10, 1958, in Wadsworth, Ohio to Gary Alan and Dorothy Lee {Simons} Geitgey. He attended Rittman High School and Wayne County Career Center before he entered the workforce as a Machinist. He worked for over 25 years at...
Daniel Lee Hess
Feb 14, 2024
Daniel Lee Hess, age 67, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Daniel was born September 5, 1956 in Marietta to Robert and Kathryn (Osborn) Hess.
He is survived by his sister Lisa Carpenter.
A private graveside service was held at East Lawn Memorial Park where he was laid to rest with his parents and his brother.
Thomas Ogden
Feb 14, 2024
Thomas Richard Ogden, 87, of Wooster, peacefully passed away, at his home with family on Wednesday February 14, 2024.
Tom was born March 18, 1936 in Wooster, Ohio to Harry and Minnie {Mowrer} Ogden. He was a member of the 1954 graduating class of Northwestern High School. Thomas served in the US Army after the Korean conflict.
He married Patricia A. Boreman...
David Hauger
Feb 12, 2024
David Allen Hauger, 70, of Ashland, died February 12, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio.
David was born October 9, 1953, in Ashland, Ohio to Dean and Maxine {Williams} Hauger.
He previously worked at the Ashland VFW. David enjoyed playing cards, especially backgammon. He also loved caring for his dogs Candy and Bear-Bear.
David will be deeply missed by his daughter...
Joseph Lesley Ferguson
Feb 11, 2024
Joseph Lesley Ferguson, 82, of Medina, died Sunday February 11, 2024 at Southwest Hospice, in Strongsville.
Joe was born April 10, 1941 in Ashland, Ohio to Lawrence Lesley and Marie Clementine Lucille {Rheyne} Ferguson.
He graduated from Ashland University. Joe served in the US Army.
He married Linda Sue Miller on October 24, 1970. She survives.
He worked for NASA in Cleveland. Joe enjoyed...
Alvin K. Nichols
Feb 9, 2024
Alvin K. Nichols, 79, of Orrville, died February 9, 2024 at Aultman Orrville Hospital.
Alvin was born October 15, 1944 in Sissonville, WV to Luther and Gladys {Wheatcraft} Nichols.
He attended Ripley High School.
He married Carolyn (Casto) in December of 1964.
Alvin worked for the Morton Salt Co. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the Cleveland Browns.
Alvin will be deeply missed by his wife...
David Lebo
Feb 7, 2024
David A. Lebo went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Born on April 18, 1952 to Alvin and Helen Lebo in Lebanon, PA, he went on to graduate from Twin Cities University in Theology. He was an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church International. His love of Christ was...
Joe E. Franks
Feb 6, 2024
Joe E. Franks, 76, of Wooster, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Westview Healthy Living.
Joe was born March 14, 1947 in Wooster, Ohio to Bazle and Esther {Fath} Franks.
Joe proudly served in the United States Air Force.
He married Betsy Smith on March 17, 1967.
Joe owned his own business in AG supplies. He was a member of the First Church...
Jean LaRue Alloway
Feb 4, 2024
Jean LaRue Alloway, 96, formerly of Newport, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Primrose Retirement Community in Zanesville, Ohio.
Jean was born July 25, 1927 in Worthington, PA to Charles and Alice Bowser.
She married H. Bradley Alloway on June 26, 1948.
Jean is a member of Center Valley Baptist Church where she enjoyed being a Sunday School teacher and was...
Bonnie Thompson
Feb 4, 2024
Bonnie Jean Thompson, 89, of Wooster, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Smithville Western Care Center.
Bonnie was born May 21, 1934, in Wooster to Walter E. and Mildred {Shoup} Franks.
She married John E. Thompson on January 28, 1951. He died in 2010.
Bonnie worked in the cafeteria at Oak Street School for 22 years, retiring in 1967.
She was a member of...
Heidi G Emler
Feb 4, 2024
Heidemarie G. Emler, 71, of Wooster, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her home following a period of declining health.
Heidi was born July 28, 1952 in Bischbrunn Bristol Kreis Markteidenfeld, West Germany to Guenter and Herta {Bopp} Naschinski. She graduated from high school in Aschaffenburg in 1968.
She married Karl T. Emler on February...
Henry D. Eckhardt
Feb 3, 2024
Henry D. Eckhardt, 90, of Adamsville, Ohio, went to be with Jesus February 3, 2024 at Brunswick Pointe, in Brunswick, Ohio.
Henry was born August 12, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry and Leona {Fitzgerald} Eckhardt.
He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1952 till 1955.
He married Sondra Thorne on October 6, 1956. She survives.
Henry was the general manager for...
Joyce Antill
Feb 3, 2024
Joyce Antill, age 89, passed away at her home in Warner, Ohio with family by her side.
Joyce was born May 13, 1934 in Belhaven, North Carolina to Walter and Kathern Russ.
Joyce met the love of her life, Wilbert Antill, at 16 while he was stationed at Cherry Point Marine Base in North Carolina. The married in 1951 and had 72...
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