Obituaries
Edward Drake
May 18, 2024
Edward Allen Drake, 70, of Wellington, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2024.
He was born March 26, 1954, in Oberlin, Ohio to the late Elmer and Freeda {Jett} Drake.
Al was a graduate of Black River High School where he also worked as a custodian for 31 years before retiring.
He was very religious and a devoted member of Faith Chapel Church...
Raymond Thomas Briggs
May 17, 2024
Raymond Thomas Briggs, 72, of Sullivan, died May 17, 2024.
Raymond was born November 2, 1951 to Raymond and Eileen {Butts} Briggs.
He graduated from Ashland High School.
He married Saundra Laughery on October 19, 1991.
Raymond was a Grand Lodge Union Representative of International Machinist and Aerospace workers; He was a member of the Church of Christ. Raymond was a Past President of...
Richard P. Schalmo
May 17, 2024
Richard P. Schalmo, 75, of Shreve, died May 17, 2024 at Akron General Hosptial.
Dick was born October 4, 1948 in Wooster, Ohio to Leroy C. and Mary C. {Konen} Schalmo.
He served in the US Army.
He married Mary Jo {Campbell} Schalmo on February 25, 2006. She survives.
He worked for E. J. Stutzman before retiring in 2012. He enjoyed farming and helping...
Carolyn Kitts
May 16, 2024
Carolyn Mae Kitts, 81, of Ashland, died Thursday, May 16, 2024 at The Inn at Ashland Woods.
Carolyn was born March 3, 1943 in Ashland, Ohio to Paul and Lucille Humrichouser.
She graduated from Jeromesville High School in 1961.
She married Alvin L. Kitts in 1965. He died October 7, 2019.
Carolyn retired from Ashland Chemical after 31 years. She was a member of...
Joyce Caroline Bigler
May 15, 2024
DALTON - Joyce Caroline Bigler, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on May 15, 2024 at the age of 86.
Joyce was born in Clark, Ohio on April 14, 1938 to the late Arthur and Mary {Moore} Michel. She graduated from Big Prairie-Lakeville High School in 1956.
On October 20, 1957 Joyce married Paul Bigler at Hopewell Presbyterian Church.
Joyce worked in...
Robert F. Gilmore
May 13, 2024
Robert F. Gilmore, age 48, born June 11, 1975 in Fairmont, West Virginia, He passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Robert graduated from Marietta High School in 1994. In high school he was an avid weight lifter and a gifted athlete and three-year letterman in football and track. At the end of his senior year, he...
Brandon Lee Pomeroy
May 12, 2024
Brandon L. Pomeroy, 43, of Akron, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his home, in Akron.
He was born September 24, 1980, in Barberton, Ohio to Edward and Debra {Watts} Pomeroy.
Brandon was a graduate of Rittman High School.
He completed the Carpentry program at the Wayne County Career Center.
Brandon held many jobs, and was always the hardest working man on the...
Peter Ray Cadieux
May 11, 2024
Peter Ray Cadieux, 67, of Wadsworth, died May 11, 2024 at Barberton Hospital.
Peter was born July 14, 1956 in Vermont to Constance Cadieux.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, enlisting when he was 17.
He married Brenda Cadieux on September 10, 2005.
Peter worked at Lake Business Products for over 25 years, He enjoyed airplanes and flight sims.
Peter will be deeply...
Dana Elmer Butts
May 10, 2024
Dana E Butts, 92, of Marietta, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at Harmar Place.
Dana was born September 28, 1931 in Marietta to Hobert and Emma Butts.
He graduated from Marietta High School in 1949. Dana was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He married Patricia A. Duvall on May 14, 1952.
Dana retired from Union Carbide/ Amoco in 1993...
John Wayne Collier
May 10, 2024
John Wayne Collier, 68, of Wooster, died Friday, May 10, 2024, at his residence.
He was born July 13, 1955, in Elyria, Ohio to the late James and Lillian {Cooley} Collier.
John enjoyed attending First Presbyterian Church in Wooster and formerly attended Disciples of Christ Church in Elyria.
He previously lived in the South Amherst R.E.M. Group Home community for 30 years. He...
Ernestine Grace Franjic
May 9, 2024
Ernestine Grace Franjic, 89, of Strongsville, died Thursday May 9, 2024 at Southwest General Health Center, in Middleburg Heights.
Ernestine was born December 6, 1934 in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania to Ernie and Dilly (Paul) Mitchell.
She married Stanley Franjic on June 25, 1955.
Ernestine worked a factory job for many years. She enjoyed doll collecting and loved chocolate.
Ernestine will be deeply missed by...
Donald Richard McCain
May 9, 2024
Donald Richard McCain, 92, of Marietta, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Harmar Place. He was born January 10, 1932 in Marietta to the late Frederick M. and Edna Jones McCain.
He had lived in this area all his life, attended Marietta schools and graduated while serving in the U. S. Navy.
Donald married Mildred Ullman on November 6, 1954.
He retired...
Kenneth David Lucas
May 9, 2024
Kenneth David Lucas, 74, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at Country Court Nursing Center, in Mount Vernon.
Kenneth was born December 20th, 1948 in Columbus, OH, to Bernard and Dollie {Umpleby} Lucas. No services are planned. Burial will be at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in the Peace Garden.
Kaye Louise Johnson
May 7, 2024
Kaye Louise Johnson, 78, of Wooster, died peacefully at her home Tuesday May 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Kaye was born April 20, 1946 in Wooster, Ohio to Carl and Opal {Huffman} Tuttle.
She married Roger Johnson on July 16, 1966.
Kaye was a food distributor and sales person for Wayne Foods, she sold food items to several local restaurants, schools,...
Janice (Jan) E Williams
May 5, 2024
Janice (Jan) Eileen Williams, 82, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away Sunday, May 5th, 2024, at Galion Avita Hospital, in Galion, OH.
Jan was born November 21st, 1941, in Mount Vernon, OH to John Nathan and Olive {Smith} West.
She graduated from Mount Vernon High School, in 1961 and was a lifelong resident. She worked at Walker Greenhouse, Ohio Eastern Star, Concepts...
Clifford Lee Hurst Jr.
May 5, 2024
Clifford Lee Hurst Jr., 77, of Marietta, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.Clif was born December 5, 1946 in Marietta, Ohio to Clifford Sr. and Virginia {Carpenter} Hurst.He was a Marietta High School alumnus. Clif married Carolyn McBride on October 23, 1971. Clif was the proud owner of Yamaha City in Marietta and was...
C. Dean Boley
May 3, 2024
C. Dean Boley, 89, of Shreve, died Friday, May 3, 2024, at Wooster Hospital surrounded by his family.
Dean was born October 3, 1934, in Apple Creek, Ohio to the late John and Geneva {Gordon} Boley.
He proudly served as a Private First Class in the U.S. Army and was Honorably Discharged in 1958.
He married Imogene “Jean” Miller on December 31, 1958....
Dennis Robert Boen
May 3, 2024
Dennis Robert Boen, 69, of Wooster, died Friday, May 3rd at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare after bravely navigating a 38-year journey with kidney disease.
Dennis was born December 9, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio to Marvin and Jean {Bogard} Boen.
He graduated with a B.A. in Music Education from Heidelberg College in 1977. Music played a profound role in his life. He was a...
Martha Jane Kain
May 2, 2024
Martha Jane Kain, 88, of Wooster, died May 2, 2024 at Smithville Western Care Center, in Wooster.
Janie was born July 8, 1935 in Wooster, Ohio to John E. and Gladys {Franks} Murphy.
She married Charles Kain on December 11, 1953.
Janie worked for Smithville Schools for over 20 years. She enjoyed playing cards, spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends, and...
Dorothy Sine
May 1, 2024
Dorothy E. Sine, 87, formerly of Wooster, died May 1, 2024, at Park Village Health Care Center, in New Philadelphia.
Dorothy was born November 8, 1936, in Steubenville, Ohio to Joseph and Addie Mae {Piddock} Lockhart.
She married George M. Sine on May 8, 1970. They shared 49 years together before his passing in 2019.
Dorothy was a devoted wife, an avid reader,...
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