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Betty M. LaRue

Betty M. LaRue

Aug 19, 2024

Betty M. LaRue, 95, of Ashland, died Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Good Shepherd Home & Villa.

Betty was born April 1, 1929 in Adario, Ohio to Raymond Laughery.

She married Raymond LaRue. He died previously. 

Betty enjoyed spending her time as a devoted housewife and mother. She was a member of the Ashland Christian Church. She loved country music, traveling and...

Cynthia D Nemeth

Cynthia D Nemeth

Aug 18, 2024

Cynthia Dorthia Nemeth , 61, of Howard, OH, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at her home, in Howard.

Cynthia was born October 18, 1962 in Delaware, OH to Irving and Irene {Deel} Worrix.

Cynthia married Jeffery Nemeth on May 22, 2004. 

She worked at Walmart for almost 20 years. She also worked at Sanyo’s of American for a couple of years. She...

Clyde Edward Linsten

Clyde Edward Linsten

Aug 16, 2024

Clyde Edward Linsten, 82, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his granddaughter’s home, in Cambridge, OH.

Clyde was born October 31st, 1941, in International Falls, MN to Clyde A. and Henretta {Clark} Linsten. He married Gloria L. Guitar on July 11th, 1979. 

He loved his family cabin in the woods. He volunteered...

Clara Kathryn Johnson

Clara Kathryn Johnson

Aug 16, 2024

Clara K. Johnson, 45, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at Grant Memorial Hospital, in Columbus, OH.

Momma CJ was born July 11th, 1979, in Wooster, OH to James Roger and Cheryl Louise {Modern} Johnson.

CJ loved cookouts and spending time with her grandchildren. She baked from time to time. She took in a lot of kids and...

John Floyd Wilson

John Floyd Wilson

Aug 15, 2024

John Floyd Wilson, 65, of Walhonding, OH, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, in Walhonding.

John was born June 25th, 1959, in Klamath Falls, OR to John Wade and Carlene {Adams}Wilson. 

John graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1977.  He married Vickie Weik on September 26th, 1997.  John was good with his hands and worked in manufacturing and building things his...

Barbara Leonard

Barbara Leonard

Aug 15, 2024

Barbara Leonard, 75, of Chatham, died August 15, 2024 at the David Simpson Hospice House, in Euclid.

Barbara was born February 19, 1949 in Barberton, Ohio to Theodore and Geraldine (Hackenberg) Scribner.

She married Dennis E. Leonard on July 5, 1969. He died December 25, 2014. Barbara enjoyed cooking for her family, and spending weekends outdoors with Dennis riding their Honda Gold...

Gregory Lee La Rue

Gregory Lee La Rue

Aug 14, 2024

Gregory Lee La Rue, 67, of Ashland, died August 14, 2024, at Brethren Care Village Health Care Center, in Ashland.

Gregory was born April 22, 1957, in Ashland to Galen and Dolores {Furr} La Rue.

He graduated from Ashland High School in 1975.

He was an owner-operator in the carpentry business for many years, following that he worked for Mowry Builders. Gregory liked...

Harold Eugene Michaels

Harold Eugene Michaels

Aug 13, 2024

Harold Eugene Michaels, 58, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his home.

Harold was born April 15, 1966 in Marietta to James and Dorothy {Jenkins} Michaels.

He attended Fort Frye High School. 

Harold enjoyed singing Karaoke, trading vehicles and loved to work. He also enjoyed helping other people and hanging out with family and friends.

He will be deeply missed by...

Janet C. Cartwright

Janet C. Cartwright

Aug 8, 2024

Janet C. Cartwright, 88, of Wooster, died August 8, 2024 at her residence.

Janet was born January 11, 1936 in Wooster, Ohio to Elwood and Ruby {Wachtel} Saltsman.

She graduated from Shreve High School. 

She worked for Shreve Diamonite for many years. 

Janet will be deeply missed by her son James (Jill) Dilgard of Wooster; grandchildren Janae (Regan) McCune, and Jerod Dilgard; sister Cynthia...

Phillip Leslie Hankins

Phillip Leslie Hankins

Aug 7, 2024

Phillip Leslie Hankins, 76, of Glenmont, died August 7, 2024 at his residence.

Phil was born October 31, 1947 in Wardell, Missouri to Henry and Glenda {Latham} Hankins.

He retired from Friction Products after many years. He was a member at the Medina Eagles and the Medina Moose Lodge, He loved gambling, especially playing slots. Phil enjoyed deer hunting with his friends,...

James F. Dearth Jr.

James F. Dearth Jr.

Aug 6, 2024

James F. Dearth Jr. of 71, of Wadsworth, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his home after a lengthy illness. Jim was born January 15, 1953 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to James F. Sr. and Norma Jean (nee Sprouse) Dearth. He married Renae Casto-Dearth in 2020. 

Jim started working at his father’s Sohio gas station in Seville at the age...

Janice Irene Burnison

Janice Irene Burnison

Aug 6, 2024

Janice Irene Burnison, 71, of Wooster, passed away August 6, 2024 after a short battle with Acute Myloid Leukemia.

She was born March 7, 1953 to Howard and Oreta Wile.

Jan married her high school sweetheart Tim Burnison. She was a lifetime member of Central Christian Church. 

Her career consisted of legal secretary, a teacher’s aid and playground supervisor at Apple Creek Elementary...

Ellen Louise Hensel

Ellen Louise Hensel

Aug 6, 2024

Ellen Louise Hensel, 83, of New Matamoras, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Ellen was born July 16, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Sarah Janeda.

She was a 1959 graduate of River High School. 

She married Walter Hensel on January 1, 2000. 

Ellen retired from the New Matamoras Public Library. She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical...

Robert A. Baker

Robert A. Baker

Aug 5, 2024

Robert A. “Bob” Baker, 96, of Wooster, died Monday, August 5, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.

Bob was born May 15, 1928 in Wooster, Ohio to Donald and Sevilla {Parks} Baker.

He graduated from Wooster High School. He served in the US Army.

He married Betty Ernst on April 30, 1950. She died May 8, 2013. 

He worked for Bogner Construction and Rubbermaid for...

Leona Marie Meagle

Leona Marie Meagle

Aug 5, 2024

Leona Marie Meagle, 98, of Marietta, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at her home.

Leona was born November 27, 1925 in Marietta to Carl and Cordelia {Brookover} Congleton.

She was a 1943 graduate of Marietta High School. 

Leona married Richard Meagle on January 26, 1946. 

She retired from Ohio Valley Cable Corp in 1987 after 24 years of employment. After retiring, Leona touched...

Ernest Foltz

Ernest Foltz

Aug 4, 2024

Ernest Foltz, 90, of West Salem, died Sunday, August 4, 2024 at West View Healthy Living, in Wooster.

Ernie was born March 3, 1934 in Shreve to Wayne DeHaven and Lyda Jeanette {Renner} Foltz.

He married June Shriver on May 6, 1956. She survives.

Ernie worked for Akron Brass for 39 years, retiring in 1994. He also worked on his family farm. Ernie...

Vickie Darlene Sours

Vickie Darlene Sours

Aug 4, 2024

Vickie Darlene Sours, 62, of Wooster, died August 4, 2024 at her home, in Wooster.

Vickie was born July 28, 1962 in Ashland, Ohio to Robert and Barbara {Querry} Martin.

She married Scott Sours on August 7, 1997. 

Vickie attended Life Ministries in Rittman. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family.

Vickie will be deeply missed by her husband Scott; children Josh...

Lester Earl Lallathin

Lester Earl Lallathin

Aug 3, 2024

Lester Earl Lallathin, 94, of Wooster, died August 3, 2024 at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster.

Lester was born November 1, 1929 in Woodsfield, Ohio to Jacob and Selma {Bachman} Lallathin.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army.

Lester married Marie Jackson. 

He worked at Timken Steel for over 40 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Wooster. Lester liked attending...

Roger Asbury

Roger Asbury

Aug 3, 2024

Roger Asbury, 84, born in Charleston, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home in Wakeman on August 3, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kerry Hatcher Asbury and Ora Edith Knapp, as well as his brother Frank Asbury. He is also preceded by his sisters Marita (Ricky) Reed, Opal Williams, Dolores Kelly,...

Frederick "Fred" Phillips

Frederick "Fred" Phillips

Aug 3, 2024

Frederick “Fred” Phillips, 95, of Wooster, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at West View Healthy Living.

Fred was born December 18, 1928 in Colton, WV to Gordon and Virginia {Sachs} Phillips.

He served in the National Guard for 2 years.

He married Christine Vance in 1951. She died October 11, 2012.

Fred worked for Rubbermaid before retiring in 1992. He was a member of...

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