Carol Irene Lhotsky, 93, of Wooster, passed away January 26, 2025 at Glendora Health Care Center in Wooster.
Carol was born on December 9, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to Benedict and Louise {Grimshaw} Perzeski.
She was first married to George Lhotsky, who passed away in 1993. Later, she married Leonard Barcikowski, who passed away in 2012.
Carol worked at Rubbermaid for 21 years....
Paula J. Creighton, 71, of Walhonding, OH, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 with her loving family at her home in Walhonding.
Paula was born April 16, 1953, in Duluth, MN to James Edward and Verna Ella {Nieman} Fox.
Paula graduated from Columbus South High School in 1972. She later married Donald E. Creighton. She worked for the State of Ohio Auditor’s...
Edward Frank Karoglan, 71, of Polk, died January 23 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Edward was born April 1, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward and Eva {Mella} Karoglan.
He graduated college with an Associate’s Degree in HVAC. He proudly served our country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Edward then married Judy {Horvatin} on...
Allen Bruce Mavity, 83, of Wadsworth, died January 22, 2025 at his residence.
Allen was born September 29, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN to Harry and Edythe {Umholtz} Mavity.
He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1965.
He married Amy Moon on November 23, 1962.
He worked at PPG Industries for 34 years, where he received numerous awards...
Evelyn C. Ball, 85, of Marietta, passed away peacefully in her home on January 22, 2025.
James and Frances Kirkbride welcomed Evelyn on October 9, 1939 in Noble County.
She married Robert “Bob” Ball Sr. on January 10, 1959. Together, they enjoyed countless hours camping and fishing. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Evelyn devoted her life to her family. Her title...
Pearl Salone Meade, 85, of Norton, died Tuesday January 21 peacefully after a short illness with her sons by her side.
Pearl was born June 5, 1939 in Barberton, Ohio to Gabriel and Pearl {Kleckner} Geig.
She married Walter Meade on August 23, 1989.
Pearl was a dairy farmer for many years. She was a member of the Reimer Road Baptist Church in...
Vicky D. Spencer, 63, of Wooster passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Wooster Community Hospital.
Vicky was born June 3, 1961, in Barberton to Don and Phyllis {Roy} Spencer.
She had been a secretary for many years, most recently for Davis Printing in Akron. Vicky enjoyed music, singing, and her cats and dogs.
Vicky will be deeply missed by her brother...
Wilbur Leslie Bowers, 93, of Wooster, died January 17, 2025 at Danbury Senior Living, in Wooster.
Wilbur was born December 9, 1931 in Kidron, OH to Frank and Ethel {Conrad} Bowers.
He married Alverda Steiner on December 29, 1955.
Wilbur was a passionate lifetime Farmer. He was a member of Northview Alliance Church where he held offices of Trustee, Elder and Sunday School...
Rosemary Brooks, 75, of Marietta, passed away January 16, 2025 at her home.
Rosemary was born October 27, 1949 in Marietta.
She graduated in 1967 from Marietta High School.
She married Dudley Brooks on August 14, 1967.
Rosemary worked in the kitchen at Marietta Memorial Hospital for 43 years before she retired in 2011. She is a member of Tunnel United Methodist Church. Rosemary...
Francene Elaine Banfield, 76, of Rittman, died Wednesday January 15, 2025 at Wooster Community Hospital.
Francene was born May 9, 1948 in Wadsworth, OH to Forest W. and Dora J. {Wiles} Days.
She married Roger Banfield on August 3, 1968.
Francene enjoyed antique collecting and shopping.
Francene will be deeply missed by her husband Roger; niece Julie Jackson; brother Robert Daugherty of Wadsworth; sister...
Deanna Lynn West, 65, of Howard, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with her loving family at her home in Howard. Deanna was born November 6, 1959, in Portsmouth, OH to Robert and Charlotte M.{Bradley} Bowling. She married Michael E. West on February 19th, 1983 who passed away just three days after their 40th Anniversary.
She was a homemaker and...
Denise Dawn Oldaker, 61, of West Salem, died January 13, 2025 at Crossroads Hospice, in Rittman, Ohio.
Denise was born June 3, 1963 in Orrville, OH to Dennis and Florence {Bechtel} Oldaker.
She went to Northwestern High School
Denise was a caretaker for handicapped children at the Gruter Foundation. She was a member of the Congress Community Church in West Salem Denise enjoyed...
Jerry Lee DeBoard, 81, of Marengo, OH, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home, in Marengo.
Jerry was born December 4th, 1943, in Mount Vernon, OH to Marvin and Mary {Calvert} DeBoard. He graduated from Butler High School in 1962 and soon went into the Army, stationed in Korea. He married Leona Bunker on...
Deborah Haught Travis, 68, of Lower Salem, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Debbie was born January 14, 1956 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Gerald and Wilma Ward.
She graduated from Marietta High School class of 1974
She married Neal Travis on October 5, 2024.
Debbie retired from MIE to take care of her mother. Debbie loved the Pittsburgh...
John Wesley Ryder, 80, of Belpre, went home to the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Waterview Pointe Nursing Home.
John was born October 29, 1944 in Pontotoc, MI to Ralph and Jamie {Warren} Ryder.
He graduated from Williamstown High School.
He married Marti Luton in May of 1986.
John worked at Dravo for many years. He was a member of Evergreen Bible...
Edna Loretta Van Driest, 87, of Ashland, died January 10, 2025 at her residence.
Edna was born December 5, 1937 in Holmes County, Ohio to Walter and Gladys Loretta {Brown} Bittle.
Edna graduated from Ashland High School.
She married Henry Van Driest on December 24, 1957.
Edna retired from UBrand after 23 years, she then worked Ashland University as a custodian for 6 years....
Ralph Wilbur McKnight, 85, of Marietta, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Arbors in Marietta.
Ralph was born June 13, 1939 in Marietta to Howard and Gladys {Matheney} McKnight.
He graduated from Marietta High School in 1958.
He married Lois Moore on April 10, 1976.
Ralph worked for B.F. Goodrich/ RJF for 38 years, retiring in 2004. He was a Civil War...
Wayne R Nunn, 86 of Marietta passed away surrounded by his family, January 9, 2025.
He was born Aug 6, 1938 to the late Wesley & Elizabeth Nunn.
He is survived by his daughters Pamala Nunn (Bruce) and Waynett Nunn, both of Marietta two grandchildren, Austin Erb (Paige) and Brittany (JD) Anderson. Great grandchildren Trace, Sterling and Baby Anderson on the way....
Devan Michael Dennis, 26, of St. Louisville, died January 9, 2025 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born September 2, 1998 in Parkersburg, WV to Delmer W. and Cynthia {Bellville} Dennis.
Devan is survived by his parents of St. Louisville; his two year old son Ryan Scott Dennis; two brothers Patrick (Kim) Wagner of Groveport, and Delmer...
Lois {Mick} Combs, 88, of Wooster, Beloved sister, aunt, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2025, 27 days after the passing of her dear twin sister Louise McIlvane. Lois was born at home minutes after her twin Louise on March 27, 1936 to Van and Naomi {Brady} Drysdale in Cowan, WV.
She married Robert J. Mick...