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Thomas Lane Shutt

Thomas Lane Shutt

Sep 18, 2024

Thomas Lane Shutt, 79, of Wooster, died September 18, 2024, at Westview Healthy Living, in Wooster, Ohio.

Thomas was born March 26, 1945, in Coshocton, Ohio to Delbert and Olive {Smith} Shutt.

He graduated from Coshocton High School in 1964.

Thomas married Barb DeTaeye on February 14, 1988. 

He retired from Rubbermaid after 29 years. Thomas loved spending time with Barb and his grandchildren,...

Kenneth Lawrence Chapman

Kenneth Lawrence Chapman

Sep 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kenneth Lawrence Chapman

Kenneth Lawrence Chapman, a devoted Christian, cherished husband and father, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, at the age of 76.

Kenneth found his greatest joy in being a father to Ye-chan and Sara. His patient guidance, unwavering support, and gentle love profoundly shaped their lives. His devotion to his family was further exemplified...

Robert "Bob" McConahay

Robert "Bob" McConahay

Sep 11, 2024

Robert William McConahay, 46, of Shreve, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at University Hospital in Cleveland.

Bob was born February 23, 1978, in Orrville to Terry Lee and Jacqueline {Ellis} McConahay. 

He had several jobs including working for Community Outreach and Farmer Boy restaurant. Bob was always there to help anyone in need whether it was physical labor or a shoulder to...

Gary Dean Sprague

Gary Dean Sprague

Sep 11, 2024

Gary Dean Sprague, 87, of Wooster, died September 11, 2024, at Danbury Woods, in Wooster, Ohio.

Gary was born February 28, 1937, in Olean, New York to Frank and Harriet {Bright} Sprague.

He married Nancy Kay Miles on June 26, 1976. 

Gary worked for various factories, but he found his love job at Alltel in Elyria, Ohio where he retired after 20 years....

Robert Eugene Piar

Robert Eugene Piar

Sep 10, 2024

Robert “Bob” Piar, age 96, formerly of Ashland and Wooster, Ohio and most recently a resident of Grandview, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.

Bob was born August 29, 1928 in Danville, Ohio to Edwin J. Piar (father) and Bertille A. Piar (mother.) He graduated from Lakeville High School in 1947.

Bob married Joan “Jody” Rhamey...

Patty Ann Keener

Patty Ann Keener

Sep 7, 2024

Patty Ann Keener, 74, of Marietta, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at her home.

Patty was born July 14th, 1950 in Marietta to Ira and Eva {Sayres} Parsons.

She graduated from Marietta High School in 1968 

After graduating, Patty worked for Marietta schools as a custodian until she retired in 2005. 

Patty married Dave Keener on April 9, 2011. 

Patty was a member of...

Michael Leon Johnson

Michael Leon Johnson

Sep 7, 2024

Michael Leon Johnson, 80, of Wooster, died September 7, 2024, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.

Michael was born May 27, 1944, in Alliance, Ohio to Donald Johnson Sr. and Caroline Jean {Suttcliff} Johnson.

Michael served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1967.

Michael worked at Rubbermaid for 32 years and retired in 2000. He attended Rushing Wind Biker Church in...

Dorothy Ida Feasel

Dorothy Ida Feasel

Sep 5, 2024

Dorothy “Dottie” Ida Feasel, 89, of Ashland, died September 5, 2024, at Arbers at Mifflin, in Mansfield, Ohio.

Friends may call Tuesday September 10, 2024 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel, Ashland. Services will follow at the funeral home with Pastor Donald Earlenbaugh officiating. Burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park. Online tributes may be made...

Cheryl Kay Gearhart

Cheryl Kay Gearhart

Sep 3, 2024

Cheryl Kay Gearhart, 83, of Howard, OH, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at The Laurels of Mount Vernon, OH. 

Cheryl was born April 24th, 1941, in Columbus, OH to Clarence Albert and Thelma Louise {Walters} Coffey. She married Ronald Burton Gearhart on August 6th, 1966. 

She was a homemaker and loved to sing in Church and...

Betty Arlen Ennis Taylor

Betty Arlen Ennis Taylor

Sep 3, 2024

Betty Arlen Ennis Taylor, 93, of Wadsworth, died September 3, 2024 at home. She was born January 15, 1931 in Concord, North Carolina to William Ennis and Ollie {Whitaker}. Betty loved living in North Carolina and blessed all of those who knew her with Southern cooking, especially pies, which she made and gave away en masse. She also loved to...

John Lee Hembree

John Lee Hembree

Aug 30, 2024

John Lee Hembree, 67, of Nova, Ohio, died Friday, August 30, 2023, at New Life Hospice, in Lorain.

Memorial services will be held, Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11 am at the Nova Community United Methodist Church, 257 OH-511, Nova, OH 44859 with Rev. Tom Snyder officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/giving.

John was born March 18, 1957,...

George Richard Fouse

George Richard Fouse

Aug 29, 2024

George Richard Fouse Jr, 80, of Howard, OH, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Country Club Rehabilitation Center, in Mount Vernon, OH. George was born April 30th, 1944, in Columbus, OH to George Richard and Ruth Ellen (Lehman) Fouse, Sr. He married Virginia (Ginny) on March 31, 2014.  George was a dedicated employee and worked at keeping things in...

Michael T. Spieth

Michael T. Spieth

Aug 28, 2024

Michael T. Spieth, 48, of Wooster passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on December 25, 1975, in Parma, Ohio to Stephen John and Claudia Coon Spieth.

Michael worked as a waiter for the Wooster Country Club for the last few years, had previously worked for Central Farm & Garden in Wooster and Tumbleweed of Wooster. He...

Charles Hinton

Charles Hinton

Aug 28, 2024

Charles Samuel Hinton, 86, of Wooster, died August 28, 2024, at his residence.

Charles was born January 18, 1938, in Waterford, Ohio to Clyde and Ethel {Lincicome} Hinton.

Charles worked at Akron Brass for over 40 years retiring in 2001. 

He married Shirley L. Sowers on November 6, 1959, She died in 1996. 

Charles was involved in the Wayne County Archery Club, the National...

Anthony "Tony" Grifo Jr

Anthony "Tony" Grifo Jr

Aug 27, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Grifo Jr. of Wooster, OH passed peacefully away at Brookdale Assisted Living, on August 27, 2024.

Tony was born February 16, 1929 in Easton, PA. He was one of seven children born to Antonio and Biagia (Trombadore) Grifo who immigrated from Sicily to the US through Ellis Island in NYC in the 1920’s.

In 1951 Tony received his undergraduate degree...

Charlotte Ann Binegar

Charlotte Ann Binegar

Aug 26, 2024

Charlotte Ann Binegar, 83, of Marietta, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at her home.

Charlotte was born June 29, 1941 in Marietta to Charles and Catherine Howell.

She was a 1959 graduate of Marietta High School.

Charlotte married Larry Binegar on April 29, 2000. 

She retired from B. F. Goodrich/ RJF International in 2003. She was a member of First Baptist Church of...

Belinda Kay "BJ" {Jordan} Vance

Belinda Kay "BJ" {Jordan} Vance

Aug 24, 2024

Belinda Kay “BJ” {Jordan} Vance, 60, of Orrville, died Saturday, August 24, 2024 at her residence.

Belinda was born December 24, 1963 in Wooster, Ohio to William and Connie E. {Hoover} Jordan.

She graduated from Tuslaw High School. 

She married Paul Vance on April 28, 1990. He survives. 

She attended Grace Church Wooster and NOW Church in Orrville. She enjoyed singing, stamping, sewing and...

Georgeanna Chapman

Georgeanna Chapman

Aug 23, 2024

Georgeanna Chapman, 62, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Georgeanna was born August 4, 1962, in Mount Vernon, OH to Clyde Howard and Phyllis Jean {Wolford} Tucker.

She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, crafts and talking to family on the phone. She loved her cat “Baby” who was spoiled for 19 years....

Kimberly S Huffman

Kimberly S Huffman

Aug 22, 2024

Kimberly S. Huffman 

07/02/1965-08/22/2024

It is with Great sadness that the family of Kimberly S. Huffman (of Howard, OH) announces her passing at the age of 59. Kim was born on July 2nd, 1965, in Columbus, OH to Robert and Mary {Carr} Walsh. She was also the proud mother of two children and four grandchildren. 

Kim had a colorful sense of humor that...

Cheryl Helene Ralston

Cheryl Helene Ralston

Aug 22, 2024

Cheryl Helene Ralston, 72, of Smithville, died August 22, 2024 at Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster, Ohio.

Cheryl was born December 22, 1951 in Fostoria, Ohio to William and Doris {Hoffman} Rice.

She was married to William Ralston for over 30 years. 

Cheryl worked at Community Action Wayne/Medina in the head start program for many years until her retirement in 2017. Cheryl was...

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