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James "Jim" Franklin Hart

James "Jim" Franklin Hart

Jul 6, 2024

James “Jim” Franklin Hart, 85, of Wooster, died July 6, 2024 at Ohio’s LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster.

Jim was born July 24, 1938 in Mannington, WV to Arnold and Naomi {Barker} Hart.

He married Deanna Webb on August 26, 1995. 

Jim was a machinist at Akron Brass where he retired in 1993 after 35 years. He painted almost every house and barn in...

Arthur Rick Byrd

Arthur Rick Byrd

Jul 6, 2024

Arthur “Rick” Byrd, 73, of Apple Creek, died Saturday July 6, 2024, at the Cleveland VA Medical Center.

Rick was born May 3, 1951, in Evarts, KY to Harold and Martha {McDaniel} Byrd. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. 

He married Kathi Miller on June 14, 1974. Rick worked for Gerstenslager Company from 1973-1986 then retired from Volvo.

Rick...

Harold "Chip" Byron Magers

Harold "Chip" Byron Magers

Jul 5, 2024

Harold “Chip” Byron Magers, 66, of Dalton, died July 5, 2024, at Aultman Hospital, in Canton, Ohio.

Chip was born March 28, 1958, in Massillon, Ohio to Harold and Marie {Welsch} Magers.

Chip graduated from Jackson High School in 1976 and was involved in the NJROTC program. He then graduated from Aviation School in 1978 in St. Pete, Florida. He was then...

Hilda M. Campbell

Hilda M. Campbell

Jul 5, 2024

Hilda M. Campbell, 91, of Rittman, died Friday July 5, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

Hilda was born June 25, 1933, in Somerset County, PA to Joseph Henry and Henrietta {Miller} Fullerton.

She married Paul Campbell Sr. on November 1, 1953. He died in 2018.

Hilda worked for Myers Industries in Wadsworth and, following her retirement, she worked...

Barbara Jean Moser

Barbara Jean Moser

Jul 1, 2024

Barbara Jean Moser, 71, of Wooster, died July 1, 2024 at Smithville Western Care Center, in Wooster.

Barbara was born July 13, 1952 in Alliance, Ohio to Grant and June {Zerbreg} Moser.

Barbara was a bowler and was in a bowling league for many years, she also liked to sing.

Barbara will be deeply missed by her sons Chester (Tyna) Dillon, and Gene...

Diana Lynn Baker

Diana Lynn Baker

Jun 29, 2024

Diana Lynn Baker, 78, of Newport, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 18, 1945 in Parkersburg to Clell Wilt and Ernestine Cowan.

Diana attended Parkersburg High School. 

She worked for many years at Hensler’s Market. She loved to ride Harleys and entertain family and friends. Diana enjoyed her grandbabies and great grandbabies.

Diana will be deeply...

Spiro Theodore Matsos

Spiro Theodore Matsos

Jun 29, 2024

Spiro Theodore Matsos, age 82, of Wooster, died peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster, after a brief battle with cancer. Spiro was born on October 8, 1941 in Athens, Greece to Vasilios and Vasiliki (Kolokotronis) Matsos. He trained as an electrician and studied vocal performance at the Athens Conservatory before emigrating to the United States...

Barbara Coffee

Barbara Coffee

Jun 28, 2024

Barbara A. Coffee, 64, of Wooster, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio, in Columbus. 

Barb was born June 17, 1960 in Steubenville, OH to Dwight Kendall and Betty {Jenkins} Kendall. 

She attended Wooster City Schools and graduated from Jefferson Area High School. She received an associates degree from Kent State. 

Barb married...

Shirley Temple Davis

Shirley Temple Davis

Jun 26, 2024

Shirley Ann Temple-Davis, 82, of Medina, died June 26, 2024 at Parma Hospital.

She was born April 5, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to Delmar and Aladine {Hennings} Temple.

Shirley graduated from North Royalton High School in 1960. 

She married George Davis. 

Shirley worked for the United States Postal Service as a Postmaster for many years. She attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Medina....

Martha L Lane

Martha L Lane

Jun 24, 2024

Martha L. (Voight) Lane passed peacefully on June 24, 2024, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, to join her Lord and Jesus Christ. She lived a long and fulfilling life and was a joy to her family and friends.

 Martha Louise Voight was born on April 28, 1932, to Charles and Laura (Geier) Voight on a farm east of Jamestown, Missouri. Her mother...

Gary Stair

Gary Stair

Jun 23, 2024

Gary Allen Stair, 71, of Wooster, died Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his residence.

Gary was born January 28, 1953 in Wooster, Ohio to Earl and Verdabelle {Bowman} Stair.

Gary will be deeply missed by his brother Eugene (Claire) Stair of North Ridgeville; and nephews David and James (Annie) Stair.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents.

Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral...

Ralph Harold Keener Jr.

Ralph Harold Keener Jr.

Jun 19, 2024

Ralph “Harold” Keener Jr., a veteran of Vietnam and longtime resident of Wadsworth surrounded by his family, gained his wings. He joined his heavenly family on June 19, 2024. Harold, as he was known to many in the area, was born March 3, 1941 to the late Ralph H. and Evelyn I. (Swartz) Keener both of whom were residents of...

Winfield Rose

Winfield Rose

Jun 19, 2024

Winfield Junior Rose II, 68, of Wooster, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at his residence.

Junior was born October 24, 1955 in Barberton, Ohio to Winfield Junior I and Pauline {Sampsel} Rose.

He married Linda Feagain on February 5, 1983. 

He worked for Frito Lay for 25 years. Junior enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Junior will be deeply missed by his...

Mark Alan Morrison

Mark Alan Morrison

Jun 18, 2024

Mark Alan Morrison, 70, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at County Club Rehabilitation Center, in Mount Vernon. Mark was born October 7, 1953, in Mount Vernon, OH to Donald Edward and Joyce Ellen {Turner} Morrison. He married Sharon Ann Lovett on December 24, 1977. 

Mark graduated High School in 1972 then from Mount Vernon Nazarene College...

Michelle Lee Dresch

Michelle Lee Dresch

Jun 17, 2024

Michelle Lee Dresch, 44, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died June 17, 2024. 

She was born September 24, 1979, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Susan and Michael Dresch. Michelle grew up in Loudonville, Ohio, graduating from Loudonville High School in 1997. Following graduation Michelle spent a formative year as a Rotary Exchange student in Germany and upon her return, attended Asbury College in Wilmore,...

Bradley Allen Marks

Bradley Allen Marks

Jun 17, 2024

Bradley Allen Marks, 55, of Wooster, died Monday, June 17, 2024 at Wooster Community Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Brad was born August 18, 1968 in Wooster, Ohio to Bill and Connie {Hageman} Marks.

He graduated from Waynedale High School. 

Brad worked at Smith Dairy and Morton Salt. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, golfing and archery.

Brad will be deeply missed by sister Jody...

Louise M. Hoyt

Louise M. Hoyt

Jun 16, 2024

Louise M. Hoyt, 79, of Wooster, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at West View Healthy Living.

Louise was born November 7, 1944 in Wooster, Ohio to Ralph and Flossie {Burgett} Sigler.

She graduated from Wooster High School.

Louise worked at Bell & Howell for over 25 years. She liked playing euchre, cribbage, word searches and lottery tickets. Louise enjoyed spending her time reading...

Donna Gilkey

Donna Gilkey

Jun 13, 2024

Donna J. Gilkey 93, of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024.  She was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania on June 21, 1930, to the late D. Duran and Clara Wescoat Hause.  She married Harry A. (Bud) Gilkey on December 16, 1949, who pre-deceased her on January 1, 2002. Donna was a homemaker and...

Maria Ann Clark

Maria Ann Clark

Jun 12, 2024

Maria Ann Clark (Mills), 60 of Marietta, OH, passed away peacefully June 12, 2024, with her family by her side. Maria was born March 30, 1964, in El Paso, TX. She attended Marietta High School and was a 1982 graduate.

Maria’s proudest moments were the birth of her two sons, Cory & Robbie, whom she loved and adored unconditionally. She also...

Elsie Moore

Elsie Moore

Jun 12, 2024

Elsie Moore, 97, of Ashland, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Lexington Court Care Center, in Lexington.

Elsie was born February 18, 1927 in Dana, Kentucky to Sie and Kate {Hamilton} Hamilton.

She married Allen Moore on September 13, 1947. He died previously.

Elsie worked for the Ashland City Schools until retirement at 70 years of age. She was a faithful member of the Steele Avenue Church of Christ, and most recently attended the North End Church of Christ. 

Elsie will be deeply missed by...

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