Obituaries

May 23, 2022

Christopher Bodie DelSavio passed away tragically at the young age of 30, on Monday May 23rd, 2022 unexpectedly at his residence.

Chris was born March 3, 1992 in Medina, Ohio to David and Jennifer {DelSavio} Shafer. He graduated from Wooster High School. During his youth he had developed a passion for working on cars, which in turn...

May 22, 2022

Carl Joseph Walter II, 60, of Ashland, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Ohio Health Mansfield.

Carl was born February 24, 1962, in Oberlin, Ohio to Carl and Shirley {Miller} Walter.

As a young man, Carl joined the United States Army.  He served eight years, mostly in Germany.

After serving, Carl worked in...

May 22, 2022

Robert E. “Bob” Moreland, 85, of Wooster, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Friends may call Thursday from 12 to 1 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will follow at 1pm with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster, where military rites will be held....

May 20, 2022

Benjamin Douglas Wyler, 40, of Canton, formerly of Smithville, died Friday, May 20, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton.

Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Matt Coutcher officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood...

May 19, 2022

Carl D. Newbrough Sr., 74, of Marietta, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his home.

Carl was born November 11, 1947 in Marietta, Ohio to Gale and Elizabeth Newbrough.

He retired from Forma Scientific after 30 years. Carl enjoyed fishing, golfing, and rooting for The Ohio State and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Carl...

May 19, 2022

Delva John Lightfritz Jr, 72, of Marietta, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at his home.

He was born June 20, 1949 in Marietta to Delva John Lightfritz Sr. and Genevieve Lightfritz.

John was a semi driver for 32 years. He loved to camp and be outdoors with his family and friends.

He...

May 19, 2022

Hazel Margaret Gerbig Stoll was born on January 15, 1925, in Western Star, Ohio, to George Gerbig and Ida Edgel Holden Whitaker Gerbig.  She was the third child of six in the issue of that marriage, but sixth in a blended family of nine.  Her father was a stone mason and her mother a religious woman who ran a...

May 19, 2022

Becky Lynn Caplinger of Reno, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep, with family by her side, on May 19, 2022. Becky was greeted in Heaven by her maternal grandparents, Gladys and Fred Caplinger, her brothers Mark Hoover and Bob Cobb, her niece Jennifer Morganstern and her uncle Bill Caplinger.

Becky is survived by her mother, Peggy...

May 19, 2022

Devon Lee Taylor, 19, heart’s desire to hear YHWH voice came to fruition on May 19, 2022 upon his untimely death. Devon was born to Jeremy L. Taylor and Tyra E. Gandy on July 19, 2002. “Jacob” was born again November 2021, when asking Y’shua (Jesus) to become his LORD and Savior.

Devon is survived by his...

May 18, 2022

Carol Lynn Daugherty, 73, of Canton, formerly of Wadsworth, died Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. Carol was born December 27, 1948, in Wadsworth, Ohio to Floyd Charles and Eveline {Hughes} Graff.  She married Richard Daugherty, husband of thirty-five years, in 1978.  He died in 2013. Carol was a 1967 graduate of Wadsworth High...

May 18, 2022

Clara “Joyce” Koon, 77, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Joyce was born October 21, 1944 in Coeburn, Virginia to Albert and Amy Hamm.

She married Larry Koon on May 20, 1966.

Joyce was a member of the O’Neill Senior Center and she loved when her kids...

May 18, 2022

Cecilia May Silvus, 69, of Marietta, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at her home.

She was born November 9, 1952 in Marietta to Herbert and Marjorie Roe.

Cecilia retired from Fort Frye High School as a custodian. She was a longtime member of Reno Christian Church. Cecilia loved her church...

May 16, 2022

Mary Ann Gazelle, 78, of Ashland, died Monday, May 16, 2022 at her residence.

Mary was born January 13, 1944 in Ashland, Ohio to Lee Ellsworth and Florence Irene {Shearer} Pettit.

She graduated from Ashland High School.

Mary worked at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was a member of the Ashland Church...

May 15, 2022

Harry Eugene Mugrage, 85, of Lowell, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Harry was born April 30, 1937 in Marietta, Ohio to Harry and Kathleen  Mugrage.

He was a United States Army veteran and served in the Korean War.

He married Peggy Sue Porter on October...

May 14, 2022

Lewis Earl Lynch, 91, of Chippewa Lake, died Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Medina Medows.

Lewis was born August 26, 1930 in Gilmer County, WV to Jesse and Iva {Paugh} Lynch.

Lewis served in the US Army from 1952 till 1954.

He married Betty Nolan on March 11, 1954. She died February 23,...

May 12, 2022

Rita Sue Blankenship, 71, of Ashland, died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Rita was born May 10, 1951, in Ashland, Ohio to Clarence and Mary {Longden} Streit.

She married Dan Blankenship on February 10, 1973.  Dan went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2017.

Rita worked as a medical assistant for Richland...

May 12, 2022

Amy Denise Starman, 51, of Lodi, died Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Akron General Hospital.

Amy was born October 26, 1970, in Medina, Ohio to Randy and Donna {Garvin} Moore.

She graduated from Akron University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

She married Bryan Starman on July 4, 1992.

Amy worked...

May 12, 2022

June was born in Waterford, Ohio on October 9, 1932 as the fourth of five children of Lowell and Gatha Powell.   During her formative years, June worked countless hours in her parent’s businesses, including the local produce store, ice cream parlor and dance hall in Lowell, Ohio.

June graduated from Lowell High School in 1950 and continued...

May 11, 2022

Diana Lynee Keen 69, of Wooster, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family who loves her dearly on May 11, 2022, after a battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Wooster Ohio on March 25, 1953, to the late Robert and Ruth (Keys) Gehring. On July 7, 1990, she married the love of her life Gary...

May 9, 2022

Phil Sattler, 87, of Ashland, passed away _May 9, 2022.    He was born in Ashland to Harold and Marvel (Harman) Sattler.  He was a life time resident of Ashland, graduated from Ashland High School and then proudly served his county as a member of the U.S. Marine Corp.   Upon his honorable discharge he worked as a heavy equipment operator...