Jan 8, 2025

Juanita Collins, 90, of Mansfield, formerly of Wooster, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital.

Juanita was born November 14, 1934, in Fredricksburg to Charles Foster and Mary Ann {Daugherty} Kennedy.

She married Dorsey Collins in1954. He died in 1962. She then married James Collins in 1964, they were married 56 years, he passed away in 2020.

After...

Jan 8, 2025

Carl Edgar Ankrom, 84, of Sullivan, died January 8, 2025 at UH Samaritan Medical Center, in Ashland.

Carl was born October 6, 1940 in Clarksburg, WV to Cecil Ernie and Ethel Ruth {Hobert} Ankrom. He was raised by Edgar and Clarsie McElwain

Carl served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969.

He married Eileen Garrett on March 6, 1966. 

Carl worked for...

Jan 7, 2025

Anthony Joseph Matherne, 65, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at surrounded by his loving family at Knox Community Hospital, in Mount Vernon.

Anthony was born August, 25th, 1959 in New Orleans, LA to Edmond John and Ivy May {Hebert} Matherne.  He has been with Elizabeth Anne Prestenbach since December 19th, 1977. 

Anthony enjoyed his dog Dayze. He...

Jan 6, 2025

Jan 5, 2025

Shirley Ann Watson, 77, of Ashland, died January 5, 2025 at UH Samaritan Medical Center, in Ashland.

Shirley was born March 6, 1947 in Ashland to Mr. Anderson and Doris {Shafer} McFadden. She was raised by her foster parents Tim and Nellie Samples. After graduating from Ashland high school in 1965, Shirley worked for Ashland University as a secretary for the...

Jan 5, 2025

Kathi Walmer Bond, 69, of Wooster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice LifeCare in Wooster. Born on April 13, 1955, in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Kathi's warmth, generosity, and spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.

Kathi was a 1973 graduate of Wooster High School. She went on to study at the College of...

Jan 4, 2025

Rhonda Mae Edwards, 75, of Wooster, died January 4, 2024 at her residence.

Rhonda was born May 1, 1949 in Millersburg, Ohio to Ross Edwards and Vera M. (Croskey) Kovatch.

She graduated from Whitehall-Yearling High School.

She had been married to John E. Dillon. 

Rhonda retired from Rubbermaid after 12 years. A former Bingo lover, she loved being with her family and going to...

Jan 3, 2025

Daniel Frank Shullenberger, Age 71, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home in Mount Vernon.  Dan was born March 19, 1953 in Indianapolis, IN to his parents Dr. Wendell Arthur and Mary Eleanor {Davis} Shullenberger.

In Indianapolis Dan attended Public School 70 and went on to graduate from Shortridge High School. He attended Kenyon College,...

Jan 2, 2025

Billy L. Long Jr., 67, of Wooster, passed away January 2, 2025 at the Wooster Community Hospital.

Billy was born October 20, 1957 in Middletown, OH to Billy Sr. and Delma {Hampton} Long.

He served in the US Military and was a member of the Church of Christ on Burbank Rd. in Wooster.

Billy worked for several local companies, including driving for Laidlaw...

Jan 1, 2025

Phyllis Anne Harrison, 73, of Wooster, died January 1, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, in Wooster.

Phyllis was born August 25, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to Joseph and Alice {Haines} Pichler.

Phyllis graduated from Fairvew High School in 1969 and then graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion in 1973.

She married Ronald Harrison on June...

Dec 31, 2024

Kenneth Richard Holm, 72, of Wooster, died December 31, 2024 at Akron City Hospital.

Kenneth was born July 17, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Carl and Alice {Payne} Holm.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy.

He married Shelva Woodrum on September 20, 1998. 

Kenneth worked as a Home Health Aid for 26 years. He was of the Lutheran faith. Kenneth was a Mason,...

Dec 31, 2024

Rickie Allen Lewis, 69, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Washington County Home.

Rickie was born February 21, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio to Kenneth and Viola {Sallows} Lewis.

He graduated from Sylvania High School in 1973.5 

Rickie worked for Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania for many years.

Rickie will be deeply missed by his siblings Carol Wheeler, Dale Lewis, Janet...

Dec 30, 2024

Carrie Ellen {Murphy} Fuller, 82, of Smithville, died December 30, 2024 at her home, in Smithville.

Carrie was born June 14, 1942 in Century, WV to Elmer and Wanita {Thompson} Murphy.

She married Archie Fuller on August 28, 1959. 

Carrie worked in the banking industry, working at Apple Creek Bank. She also worked at Sayre’s IGA. Carrie enjoyed gardening, traveling the hills of...

Dec 29, 2024

Arizona Boyd McKinney, 89, passed from this earthly life to eternal life with our Lord on December 29th. 2024. She was born in Floyd Co., Ky to the late Alex and Sula Boyd on February 26, 1935. Being the eldest of six children she had a hard yet happy life growing up in a two-room log home.

She was preceded in...

Dec 28, 2024

Gregory Richard Steele II, 56, of Wooster, Ohio, passed away December 28, 2024 from a short, but courageous battle with cancer. 

He was born to Gregory “Red” Steele I and Peggy Steele (Christopher) in Wooster, Ohio.

Gregory was a loving husband and father. He was a sub-contractor carpet installer for many years. When he retired from carpet he worked at Best Western...

Dec 28, 2024

Michael Edward Kirkpatrick, 80, of Fredericktown, OH, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, with his loving wife at his home, in Fredericktown.

Mike was born May 6th, 1944 in Wichita Falls, TX, to William Edward and Wilma V. {Stonecipher} Kirkpatrick. He graduated from Loudonville High School and took some college courses.  He married Jeannie Weddell on August 29th, 1992. 

Mike worked in...

Dec 27, 2024

James Edward Michaels, 65, of Marietta, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at his home.

Jim was born November 22, 1959 in Marietta to James and Dorothy {Jenkins} Michaels.

He married Diane Myers on May 29, 2003. 

Jim loved to sing country music.

Jim will be deeply missed by his wife Diane Michaels; stepdaughters Ashley (Roger) Adams, Shawna Hall (Jeff Powers) and Amanda Brooks...

Dec 27, 2024

James Christopher Glenn was born in Groom, Texas on December 13, 1964 and passed away at age 60 on December 27, 2024. His parents Jewell Michelle (Smith) Glenn and David Royce Glenn preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Janessa Marie (Coffman) Glenn and daughter Julia Eileen Glenn. He is also survived by his brother David Glenn...

Dec 24, 2024

Janet Hall Harrington Hersey, 73, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in Mount Vernon. Born on September 1, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Janet was a beloved daughter of Edwin Dunne Harrington and Alida Crawford (Hall) Harrington.

Janet pursued her passion for understanding the human mind and aiding others by earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Dec 23, 2024

Christina Jo Crowthers, 69, of Howard, OH, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Morrison House Hospice (Genesis), in Zanesville, OH. Christina was born February 16, 1955, in Coshocton, OH to Burt Everett and Patsy Ruth {Honabarger} Crowthers. Chris is survived by a brother, sister, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Chris earned a degree in criminal justice from Muskingum Tech in Zanesville,...