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Bobby D. Neville

Bobby D. Neville

Oct 30, 2024

Bobby D. Neville, 80, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Bobby was born June 13, 1944 in Marietta to Robert and Helen Neville.

He graduated from Marietta High School in 1963. Bobby served in Vietnam in the United States Army.

He married Barbara M. Drake on June 15, 1968. 

Bobby was a chemical supervisor for Cytec Industries, retiring...

Elizabeth "Bizzie" Jean Vunderink

Elizabeth "Bizzie" Jean Vunderink

Oct 30, 2024

This is to notify those people who knew Bizzie that she died on October 30th. Her love for all of those people was great. And those who knew her, knew that. She lived to make children's lives better. She lived to hold their hands, play with them and guide them to adulthood. Every job she worked, children's library at Mansfield...

Fritz Heising

Fritz Heising

Oct 30, 2024

Fritz Heising, 94, of Wooster, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Wooster Community Hospital.

Fritz was born November 15, 1929, in Wooster to Leonard and Lottie {Roshong} Heising.

Fritz will is survived by his nephew John (Becky) Carmer and niece Robin Thall.

 Fritz was preceded in death by his sister Sally Packer. 

Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster.

Shelvie Jean Phillips

Shelvie Jean Phillips

Oct 28, 2024

Shelvie Jean Whited Phillips, age 85, of Newark, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 28, 2024. Born November 17, 1938, in Russell County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Crockett and Jeanette Cordill Whited. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Mason...

Sandra Sue Smith

Sandra Sue Smith

Oct 27, 2024

Sandra Sue Smith, 79, of Marietta, passed away peacefully at home and obtained her dignity wings back from dementia surrounded by family on October 27, 2024. She was born on January 6, 1945, in Marietta to Walter & Lena Mae Ross Babb.

Sandra enjoyed going to Nascar races and watching their UMP Modified race car run at several local race tracks...

Kenneth James Martin

Kenneth James Martin

Oct 24, 2024

Kenneth James Martin, 88, of Wooster, died October 24, 2024, at his home, in Wooster surrounded by his loving family.

Kenneth was born January 25, 1936, in Clarksville, AR to James Clarence Martin and Cecil Anne {Franks} Martin.

He married Paralee Huff on June 25, 1961. 

Kenneth was a schoolteacher for many years. He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family. Kenneth...

Glenn Ennis II

Glenn Ennis II

Oct 24, 2024

Glenn Wilson Ennis II, 72, of Wooster, passed away peacefully on Oct 24, with his son by his side, at Doylestown Care Center.

Glenn was born on January 16, 1952, in Pennsylvania to Paul and Dorothy (Aten) Ennis. A devoted father, he cherished the time spent coaching his sons' Little League team during his childhood.

Glenn’s career took him to various companies,...

Esther Lanelle Athey

Esther Lanelle Athey

Oct 22, 2024

Esther L. Athey, 74, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2024 at her home. Esther was born April 12, 1950 in Cannonsburg, PA to Francis and Reba {Hollins} Bowman.

Esther received her Bachelors Degree in History and Political Science from Marietta College. She married Daniel Athey on December 18, 1971. She was a lifelong member of the Church of the...

Earl Kenneth Kovacs

Earl Kenneth Kovacs

Oct 22, 2024

Earl Kenneth Kovacs, 79, of Wadsworth, died October 22, 2024 at Summa Health Wadsworth-Rittman Medical Center in Wadsworth.

Earl was born September 22, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to Jasper S. and Betty J. {Sax} Kovacs.

Earl went to Wadsworth High School. He then served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1964 to 1966.

He married Deborah Haldiman on June 18, 1966. 

Earl...

Linda Sue Melenbacker

Linda Sue Melenbacker

Oct 21, 2024

Linda Sue Melenbacker, 82, of Wooster, died October 21, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, in Canton, Ohio.

Linda was born January 4, 1942, in Wabash, Indiana to Karl and Virginia {Wallace} Melenbacker.

She graduated from Rittman High School and then received her Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University as a music major. 

Linda was employed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture from...

Ayla Jade Castin

Ayla Jade Castin

Oct 21, 2024

Ayla Jade Castin, 19 of Lewis Center, Ohio passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at her home. Ayla was born March 16, 2005 in Jacksonville, North Carolina to Hank Castin and Lindsey Fortney Castin.

Ayla was an artist and an athlete. She enjoyed gymnastics and excelled in girls wrestling ranked 5th in the State of Ohio.

Ayla will be deeply missed by...

Joseph William Wasiluk

Joseph William Wasiluk

Oct 20, 2024

Joseph William Wasiluk, 73, formerly of Mt. Vernon, OH, passed away October 20, 2024 at Southlake Hospital in Clermont, Florida. He was born in Bethesda, Maryland in 1951 and lived in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, and Virginia across his lifespan. He spent the last 10 years in Florida where he had long dreamed of retiring. His days were filled with researching...

Terri Lee Broadbridge

Terri Lee Broadbridge

Oct 19, 2024

Terri Lee Broadbridge, 64, of Creston, died October 19, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Terri was born March 13, 1960, in Lodi, Ohio to Robert and Ruth {Miller} Slarb.

Terri graduated from Northwestern high school.

She married Wayne Broadbridge on December 18, 1996. 

Terri liked to crochet and loved to ride on the motorcycle with her husband, spend time with family...

Raymond "Al" Allen Gatten

Raymond "Al" Allen Gatten

Oct 18, 2024

Raymond “Al” Allen Gatten, 89, of Rittman, died Friday, October 18, 2024, at his residence.

Al was born March 4, 1935, in Smith Township, Ohio to Stanley H. and Inez {Parker} Gatten.

He graduated from Belmont High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956 till 1958.

He married Edith “Marie” Yoe on February 9, 1958. She survives. 

He worked for...

Rita Ann Urey

Rita Ann Urey

Oct 17, 2024

Rita Ann Urey, 69, of Corbin, Kentucky, entered into incorruptible life on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.

Rita was born on October 6, 1955, in Dover, Ohio, to Lester and Ruth "Ann"(Dunfee) Shepard. She grew up in West Lafayette, Ohio, where she graduated with honors from Ridgewood High School.

Soon after, on July 6, 1974,...

Alberta Virginia Morris

Alberta Virginia Morris

Oct 17, 2024

Alberta Virginia Morris, 93, of Marietta, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Alberta was born September 26, 1931 in Fly, Ohio to the late Leroy and Maggie {Koher} Conley.

She married Charles J. Morris on February 6, 1954 in New Matamoras. 

Alberta worked at the Betsey Mills Club as a waitress for over 20 years. She enjoyed quilting and...

James Ray Sustar

James Ray Sustar

Oct 16, 2024

James “Jim” Ray Sustar, 78, of Wooster, died October 16, 2024, at his residence.

Jim was born February 15, 1946, in Glendale, CA to James E. and Wanda F. {Lissekam} Sustar.

He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Vietnam Conflict.

Jim married Shirley Lacas on June 17, 1967. 

He was a Pastor for over 50 years in California and Ohio, and...

Jeffrey Yoder

Jeffrey Yoder

Oct 13, 2024

Jeffrey Wayne Yoder, 50, of Wooster, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2024. 

Jeffrey was born January 4, 1974, in Winchester, Virgina to Titus and Carla Yoder. Jeff grew up with a deep appreciation for family, community and the simple joys of life. 

A hardworking man, Jeff found his calling as a long-haul truck driver for B&L transport, where he thrived...

Larry S. Stine

Larry S. Stine

Oct 12, 2024

Larry S. Stine, 67, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, October 12, 2024 at UH Samaritan Medical Center. He was affectionately known as Stymie.

Larry was born January 10, 1957 in Ashland, Ohio to Harold E. and Martha I. {Johnson} Stine.

He graduated from Ashland High School in 1975. He attended The Ohio State University, Mansfield Campus from 1975 to 1977 where...

Robert (Bob) James Gibson

Robert (Bob) James Gibson

Oct 12, 2024

Robert James Gibson, 87, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by his family in his home, in Mount Vernon.  Bob was born January 13, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio, to Elbert James and Thelma Marie {Gillespie} Gibson .

After graduating from Reynoldsburg High School, Bob joined the Navy for several years. He married Beverly Redding on March...

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