Obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Dorothy Jean Bowman, 75, of Wooster, passed away Tuesday February 21, 2023, at Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare in Wooster.

Dorothy was born October 6, 1947, in Wooster to Emerson and Pearl {Younker} Leatherman. She married David Bowman on October 18, 1969. 

She worked for Frito Lay for several years and after the birth of her daughter, Shelly, became a full-time homemaker....

Feb 21, 2023

Milly Barnett, 71, of Wooster, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Akron General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Her biggest joy was spending time with her family. Milly dealt with health issues for many years, but always fought through her pain to be there for her family.  She is admired greatly for the sharpness of her mind,...

Feb 17, 2023

Sharon Kay Johnson, 77, of Ashland, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Sharon was born August 1, 1945 in Ashland, Ohio to Lawrence and Elizabeth {Long} McClain.

She married Raymond Johnson on August 1, 1964. 

Sharon attended Ashland High School and graduated in 1963.

Sharon was a real estate agent for...

Feb 16, 2023

Patricia Ann Reed, 78, of Wooster, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at LifeCare Hospice.

Patricia was born August 2, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to Gilbert and Jenevee {Vannoy} Reed.

Pat was a member of Rittman Christian Church. She was an avid reader, owning hundreds of books. Pat enjoyed spending time with friends and going out to eat for her birthday....

Feb 15, 2023

Mary Zalokar, 69, of Mansfield, died on February 15, 2023 after a courageous battle with ALS at The Good Shepherd Nursing Home, in Ashland.

Mary was born October 11, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Stephen and Mary {Sumen} Malena.

Mary attended Mentor High School, graduating in 1971.

She was employed at Shore Metal in Euclid. 

She married Henry (Hank)...

Feb 14, 2023

Kelly Marie Boley, 58, of Shreve, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Akron City Hospital.

Kelly was born July 16, 1964 in Barberton, OH to Wayne and Patricia {Bryan} Lemmon.

She  married Mike Boley on March 11, 1999. 

Kelly worked for many factories in the area, Holmes County nursing home as an STNA, and a care giver at...

Feb 12, 2023

Feb 12, 2023

Jerry Sweet, 74, of Ashland, died February 12, 2023 at his home.

Jerry was born February 5, 1949 in Ashland, Ohio to Bob and Judy {Kimball} Sweet.

Jerry was a member of the Army and served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged with a Purple Heart.

He really enjoyed bowling, shooting darts, and playing video games. He also liked shooting...

Feb 10, 2023

Peggy Ann Christensen died on February 10, 2023 at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, Ohio from complications of cancer and lung disease.

 

Peggy was born July 23, 1937 in Wood County, Ohio, the daughter of Aaron and Clara Bursiek. 

 

She graduated from Portage Township High School in 1955 and attended Stautzenberger Business School in Toledo, Ohio.  Her...

Feb 10, 2023

Richard “Dick” E. Martine, 90, of Wooster, died Friday, February 10, 2023 at Willow Brook at Delaware Run, in Delaware.

Dick was born May 30, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Oscar and Belle {Snyder} Martine.

He graduated with a Bachelors Degree of Architecture from Kent State University.

He married Helen Hodge on December 19, 1952. She died January 21,...

Feb 9, 2023

 

  Michael Joseph Riley, 66, of Columbus OH, passed away Thursday, February 9th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones in Mount Vernon OH.

Michael was born May 26th, 1956, in Columbus OH to Robert and Patricia (McEneany) Riley.

After he graduated from St Francis Desales in the top 3rd of his class, Michael worked as a machine operator at Air...

Feb 9, 2023

Bette Marie Farneth, 97, of Ashland, died Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Rose Lane Nursing Home, in Massillon, with her family by her side.

Bette was born April 12, 1925 in Brush Valley, PA to Howard and Effie {Crawford} Sprinkle.

She married Charles Ray Farneth on October 23, 1943.  He died on April 18, 2006. Bette worked for Samaritan Hospital...

Feb 9, 2023

Shirley J. Fritts, 85, of Polk, died Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born April 5, 1937 in Antioch TN to JP and Ruth {Robinson} Vernon.

She married Hugh L. Fritts on October 31. He died in 1988.

She worked as an in home health aide for many years before taking care her...

Feb 9, 2023

Frances Emaline DeLong, 81, of Wadsworth, died February 9, 2023 at Doylestown Health Care Center.

Frances was born September 8, 1941 in McCaysville, GA to Haskin and Vada {Mann} Chancey.

She married Richard DeLong on August 13, 1959. 

She worked for Fishers Big Wheel for many years in Wadsworth and several Wadsworth Lawsons locations. She attended Freshwater Community Church in...

Feb 8, 2023

Allen Ray Johnson, 85, of Vincent, died February 8th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

Allen was born on October 2nd, 1937 in Belpre, OH, and was the son of the late W. Martin and Sylvia Johnson. 

On October 2nd, 1959, he married the love of his life Dolores (Way) Johnson. The two were married for 63 wonderful years. 

Allen was...

Feb 8, 2023

 

Pam A. Blume, 68, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Pam was born November 28, 1954 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Irvin and Sharon Louise Rapp.

She graduated from Marietta Senior High School in 1973.

Pam married Gary Blume on May 12, 1974. 

She was a longtime...

Feb 7, 2023

Feb 5, 2023

Marshall L. Fitch, 95, of Ashland, passed peacefully, Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Ohio Health Mansfield, surrounded by his family.

Marshall was born January 13, 1928 in Espyville, PA to Norman and Mary Alice {Lindsey} Fitch.

He married Maxine Joan Groover on August 7, 1953. She died January 10, 2010. 

Marshall was a crane operator for Ohio Edison Electric company...

Feb 4, 2023

David (Dave) Robert Boldman, age 66, of Canal Winchester, Ohio – formerly Wooster, Ohio – passed away in the morning of February 4, 2023 at home after a four year heroic battle with cancer.

Dave was born on July 21, 1956 in Wooster, Ohio to James and Eva (Purdy) Boldman. He graduated from Smithville High School in 1974. Marrying Debra...

Feb 3, 2023

Mary A. {Druar} Kajtar, 80, of Seville, died Friday February 3, 2023 at her home.

Mary was born March 27, 1942 in Buffalo, NY to John Stephen Druar II and his wife Era Luttrell {Adcox} Druar.

She was raised in the Catholic Church along with her three siblings: Carol (Druar) Persico, John Stephen Druar III and his wife Patricia (Oshei),...