Keith Leiter
May 27, 2024
Keith E. Leiter, 67, of Ashland, passed away at his home on May 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and his boy, Tigger who never left his side. He was born on February 8, 1957, in Ashland, to the late William and Lila (Koch) Leiter.
Keith was a blessed man who said he did almost everything he wanted out of...
Shirley D Farone
May 27, 2024
Shirley D. Farone passed away after a brief illness on May 27, 2024, at Brethren Care Skilled Nursing Facility in Ashland, Ohio. She was born July 25, 1937, in Hounsfield, New York. She was most recently a resident of Ashland, Ohio, where she and her husband Alfred lived for almost 40 years.
Shirley attended business school after graduating as salutatorian of...
Woodrow R. Myers
May 26, 2024
Woodrow “Woody” Roy Myers Jr., 77, of Ashland, died May 26, 2024 at UH Hospital Sumaritan.
Woody was born September 28, 1946 in West Virginia to Woodrow and Havana {Dunlap} Myers.
He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War, he then joined the US Air Force.
He married Kathleen Montgomery on April 15, 1967. She survives.
He worked in maintenance for the State of Ohio. Woody attended Bethel Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking and working...
David Lynn Clift
May 26, 2024
David Lynn Clift, 75, of Newport, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2024 at his home.
David was born April 26, 1949 in Newport, Ohio to Berl and Grace Clift.
He was one of the last classes to graduate from Newport High School. Following high school, David enlisted in the United State Army and was stationed in Germany.
He married Carol Murphy on March...
Lucas Bradley Wokojance
May 24, 2024
Lucas Bradley Wokojance, 2 months old, gained his wings on May 24, 2024. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on March 27, 2024, to his loving parents, Caleb and Brittain (Byrum) Wokojance.
Lucas may have only been here a short time, but he left an impression on those who were lucky to know him, especially his older siblings who adored their...
Richard Myers
May 23, 2024
Richard Nelson Myers, 71, of Wooster, died May 23, 2024, at Wooster Community Hospital.
Masonic services will be Thursday May 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Ernie Mindel officiating. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.
Richard was...
Edwin Steiner
May 22, 2024
Edwin J. Steiner, 90, of Panama City Beach, FL, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024, with his family by his side.
Ed was born November 17, 1933, in Wooster to Edwin L. and Lulu {Vance} Steiner. He graduated from Smithville High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War.
He married Barbara Childs on May 11, 2002. She survives.
Ed...
Crystal Torrence
May 22, 2024
Crystal D. Torrence, 53, of Shreve, died May 22, 2024, at Akron City Hospital.
Crystal was born September 19, 1970, in Millersburg, Ohio to Robert and Christine {Gooding} Hicks.
She married Brian Torrence on October 26, 1991.
Crystal graduated from the University of Akron.
Crystal was a licensed social worker and administrator and Regional Vice President of Operations at Altercare Integrated Health Services...
Dale Leroy Hans
May 20, 2024
Dale Leroy Hans, 91, of Howard, OH, passed away May 20, 2024, at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon, OH.Dale was born August 12th, 1932, in Ashland, OH to Ralph and Chloe {Barns} Hans. He married Anna J Randle on August 19, 1956. Dale was a truck driver, a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge, as well as the Masonic...
Adam Lee Wellspring
May 19, 2024
Adam Lee Wellspring, beloved son, brother and friend, passed away on May 19, 2024 at the age of 42. He was born on March 18,1982 in Marietta OH to Rick and Kim Wellspring of Fleming.Adam was a 2000 graduate of Warren High School and a 2006 graduate of Ohio University with a BA in Anthropology. He was a Staff Archaeologist...
Elisabeth Stauffer
May 19, 2024
Elisabeth Stauffer, 84, of Wooster, died Sunday, May 19, 2024 at her residence.
Lisa was born March 5, 1940 in Augsburg, Germany to Franz and Maria {Grunler} Schmidbaur.
She married Robert Stauffer on February 21, 1959. He died January 26, 2017.
She was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ. Lisa was loved by many and was an avid golfer having...
Edward Drake
May 18, 2024
Edward Allen Drake, 70, of Wellington, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2024.
He was born March 26, 1954, in Oberlin, Ohio to the late Elmer and Freeda {Jett} Drake.
Al was a graduate of Black River High School where he also worked as a custodian for 31 years before retiring.
He was very religious and a devoted member of Faith Chapel Church...
Raymond Thomas Briggs
May 17, 2024
Raymond Thomas Briggs, 72, of Sullivan, died May 17, 2024.
Raymond was born November 2, 1951 to Raymond and Eileen {Butts} Briggs.
He graduated from Ashland High School.
He married Saundra Laughery on October 19, 1991.
Raymond was a Grand Lodge Union Representative of International Machinist and Aerospace workers; He was a member of the Church of Christ. Raymond was a Past President of...
Richard P. Schalmo
May 17, 2024
Richard P. Schalmo, 75, of Shreve, died May 17, 2024 at Akron General Hosptial.
Dick was born October 4, 1948 in Wooster, Ohio to Leroy C. and Mary C. {Konen} Schalmo.
He served in the US Army.
He married Mary Jo {Campbell} Schalmo on February 25, 2006. She survives.
He worked for E. J. Stutzman before retiring in 2012. He enjoyed farming and helping...
Carolyn Kitts
May 16, 2024
Carolyn Mae Kitts, 81, of Ashland, died Thursday, May 16, 2024 at The Inn at Ashland Woods.
Carolyn was born March 3, 1943 in Ashland, Ohio to Paul and Lucille Humrichouser.
She graduated from Jeromesville High School in 1961.
She married Alvin L. Kitts in 1965. He died October 7, 2019.
Carolyn retired from Ashland Chemical after 31 years. She was a member of...
Joyce Caroline Bigler
May 15, 2024
DALTON - Joyce Caroline Bigler, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on May 15, 2024 at the age of 86.
Joyce was born in Clark, Ohio on April 14, 1938 to the late Arthur and Mary {Moore} Michel. She graduated from Big Prairie-Lakeville High School in 1956.
On October 20, 1957 Joyce married Paul Bigler at Hopewell Presbyterian Church.
Joyce worked in...
Robert F. Gilmore
May 13, 2024
Robert F. Gilmore, age 48, born June 11, 1975 in Fairmont, West Virginia, He passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Robert graduated from Marietta High School in 1994. In high school he was an avid weight lifter and a gifted athlete and three-year letterman in football and track. At the end of his senior year, he...
Brandon Lee Pomeroy
May 12, 2024
Brandon L. Pomeroy, 43, of Akron, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his home, in Akron.
He was born September 24, 1980, in Barberton, Ohio to Edward and Debra {Watts} Pomeroy.
Brandon was a graduate of Rittman High School.
He completed the Carpentry program at the Wayne County Career Center.
Brandon held many jobs, and was always the hardest working man on the...
Peter Ray Cadieux
May 11, 2024
Peter Ray Cadieux, 67, of Wadsworth, died May 11, 2024 at Barberton Hospital.
Peter was born July 14, 1956 in Vermont to Constance Cadieux.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, enlisting when he was 17.
He married Brenda Cadieux on September 10, 2005.
Peter worked at Lake Business Products for over 25 years, He enjoyed airplanes and flight sims.
Peter will be deeply...
Dana Elmer Butts
May 10, 2024
Dana E Butts, 92, of Marietta, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at Harmar Place.
Dana was born September 28, 1931 in Marietta to Hobert and Emma Butts.
He graduated from Marietta High School in 1949. Dana was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He married Patricia A. Duvall on May 14, 1952.
Dana retired from Union Carbide/ Amoco in 1993...