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Janice L Engle

Janice L Engle

Mar 17, 2023

Janice Lucille Nashwinter Atchison Engle, 83, of Howard, passed away Friday March 17th, 2023 at University Hospital in Columbus OH.

Janice was born October 24th, 1939, in Philipsburg, PA to Harold Leopold and Thelma Leola {Valimont} Nashwinter.

She married Wm Ross Atchison April 23rd, 1960 who passed away October 6, 1992 then Chester Lynn Engle on May 29th, 1993 who...

Jane M. Bush

Jane M. Bush

Mar 16, 2023

Jane M. Bush, 71, of Chippewa Lake, died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Plum Creek Assisted Living, in Brunswick.

Jane was born August 26, 1951 in Oberlin, Ohio to Kenneth and Doris {Toddy} Leiby.

She married Marvin R. Bush Sr. on July 16, 1975.  He died December 17, 2018.

Jane worked for Nabisco for 27 years. She then worked for...

Marilyn Louise Barker

Marilyn Louise Barker

Mar 16, 2023

Marilyn Louise Barker, 76, of Apple Creek, died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home.

Marilyn was born January 25, 1947 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Peter and Dorothea {Howell} Long.

She married Roy Barker on June 30, 1973. 

Marilyn worked for imperial plastics for many years and retired from Clampco in Wadsworth. She attended Rittman Grace Brethren Church. Marilyn...

Gordon Dale Abbott

Gordon Dale Abbott

Mar 15, 2023

Gordon Dale Abbott, 93, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Gordon was born July 22, 1929 in Belpre, Ohio to Leonard and Marie {Skipton} Abbott.

He graduated from Marietta High School in 1947. Gordon was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War as a Fireman 1st Class.

Gordon married...

Mitchell R. Richards

Mitchell R. Richards

Mar 14, 2023

Mitchell R. Richards, 74, of New Port Richey, FL, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Marliere Hospice Care Center.

Mitch was born November 25, 1948 in Camron, West Virginia to William and June {Chambers} Richards.

Mitch proudly served in the United States Army, stationed in S Korea during the Vietnam War.

He married Sharon (Airhart) Smith on February 14, 1997...

Raymond Harold Stroud

Raymond Harold Stroud

Mar 11, 2023

Raymond Harold Stroud, 86, of Wooster, died Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his residence.

Raymond was born August 10, 1936 in Bremen, KY to Luther and Clarice {Humphrey} Stroud.

He served in the US Air Force from 1954 till 1957.

He married Jacqueline Cleland-Potte on June 15, 1957. She survives. 

Raymond worked for Gerstenslagers and then retired from Wil-Burt...

R. Wayne Spears

R. Wayne Spears

Mar 11, 2023

Robert Wayne Spears, 76, of Fredericktown, OH, passed away March 11, 2023, at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.Wayne was born November 27th, 1946, in Columbus, OH to James Otmer and Flonnie Jane {Randolph} Spears.A graduate of Columbus North High School, Wayne spent 2 years in the military and later married Bobbi Anne Hall on August 25th, 1979.  He drove...

Jean Craig

Jean Craig

Mar 9, 2023

P. Jean Craig, 67, of Mount Vernon OH, passed away peacefully at her home with her family, March 9th, 2023.

Jean was born July 10th, 1955, in Mount Vernon, OH to William and Frances Katherine {Synder} Griffith.

Jean graduated from Highland High School in Sparta.   

She married Jerry W. Craig on October 2, 1976. 

Jean worked as a secretary and administrator for the...

Curtis David Deibel

Curtis David Deibel

Mar 7, 2023

Curtis D. Deibel, 89, of Charlotte, NC, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Wickshire Steele Creek Assisted Living, in Charlotte, NC.

Curtis was born December 21, 1933, in Coshocton, Ohio to Charles and Mary Joyce {Garber} Deibel. He had an associate degree in business management from the Wooster Business College. He served in the US Army and was stationed in...

Ann Jeanette Cobb

Ann Jeanette Cobb

Mar 6, 2023

Ann Jeanette {Casey} Cobb, 82, of Plymouth, died Monday, March 6, 2023 at her residence.

Jeanette was born March 6, 1941 in Snowhill, NC to Joseph Everett and Thelma {Haddock} Casey.

She married Larry R. Harrison. He died previously. She then married Charles Cobb.   

She worked for HSI in Wintersville, NC. She was a member of Hull Road Free...

Howard "Butch" Hofstetter

Howard "Butch" Hofstetter

Mar 6, 2023

Howard “Butch” Hofstetter, 81, of Sterling, died Monday March 6, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.

Howard was born January 16, 1942 in Dalton to Walter and Crystal {Watts} Hofstetter.

Howard served in the Army.

He married Carol Evans in 1966. 

Howard worked for Morton Salt for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also liked to go...

Dick Ullery

Dick Ullery

Mar 5, 2023

Richard “Dick” Frank Ullery, 89, of Wooster, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster.

Richard was born April 14, 1933, in Mishawaka, IN to Harold and Alma (Fallendorf) Ullery.

He graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1951. He joined the US Marine Corp in the fall of 1951, was deployed to Korea in...

Dorothy L. Kelley

Dorothy L. Kelley

Mar 4, 2023

Dorothy L. Kelley, 69, of Wooster, died Saturday, March 4, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.

Dottie was born November 30, 1953 in Orrville, Ohio to Bantz Willard and Peggy {McCartney} Reeser.

She married George Kelley in 1981.  He died on September 5,2014.

Dottie enjoyed playing Bingo, going auctions and thrift stores, and collecting frogs. She...

James Edward Weirick

James Edward Weirick

Mar 2, 2023

James Edward Weirick, 60, of Mansfield, died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his residence.

Jim was born December 31, 1962 in Wooster, Ohio to Nelson and Lorraine Joyce {Ferreira} Weirick.

He had a bachelors degree from the University of Akron in Electronic Technology. Jim served in the Army National Guard.

Jim worked for several electronics businesses; he owned his own...

Kenneth A. Ward

Kenneth A. Ward

Feb 26, 2023

 

Kenneth A. Ward, 92, of Pamplin, VA, formerly of Washington County, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at his home.

Kenneth was born April 30, 1930 in Washington County to Noah and Ethel Ward.

He graduated from Lawrence High School.

He married Mary Jane Joy on March 20, 1949. 

Kenneth was a longtime member of the Church of...

Larry Wayne Hamrick

Larry Wayne Hamrick

Feb 26, 2023

Larry Wayne Hamrick, 75, of Medina, died Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Fairview Hospital, in Cleveland.

Larry was born January 1, 1948 in Webster Springs, WV to Corley and Arzona {McCartney} Hamrick.

He married Sharon Carpenter on July 24, 1971. 

He was a member of the Canaan Freewill Baptist Church. Larry was also a member of the Eagles in Medina....

James W. Brothers

James W. Brothers

Feb 23, 2023



James Wendell Brothers, 82, of Ashland, went to his eternal home in Glory on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at his home and is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on February 4, 1941, in Ashland, Ohio to parents Herbert and Zadie (Norris) Brothers. Jim graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1959. Jim...

Carol Ann Johnson

Carol Ann Johnson

Feb 23, 2023

Carol Ann Johnson, 75, of Wooster, died Thursday, February 23, 2023 at The Avenue of Wooster.

Carol was born December 31, 1947 in Orrville, Ohio to Robert and Dorothy {Hershey} Strickler.

She graduated from Smithville High School.

She married Herbert Johnson. He died February 3, 2007.

She worked for Bishops for several years. Carol enjoyed puzzles, playing Bingo...

Michael Edward West

Michael Edward West

Feb 22, 2023

Michael Edward West, 67, of Howard OH, went to heaven to be with the Lord peacefully, Wednesday February 22nd, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. 

Mike was born January 30, 1956, in Columbus OH, to Clarence Alton and Mary Terese {Recktenwaldt} West.  Mike married Deanna Lynn (Bowling) on February 19th, 1983.  

He worked at Holophane in...

Ralph J. Sheaffer

Ralph J. Sheaffer

Feb 21, 2023

Ralph J. Sheaffer, 72, of Ashland, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home.

Ralph was born March 22, 1950 in Ashland to Russell and Margaret {Sweet} Sheaffer.

He married Judy Carpenter on June 24, 1968. 

Ralph worked as a church custodian, machinist, Star Bright Car Wash, and handyman for a number of years. He was a member of...

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