Obituaries
Janet Harrington Hersey
Dec 24, 2024
Janet Hall Harrington Hersey, 73, of Mount Vernon, OH, passed away on Tuesday, September 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...
Christina J Crowthers
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,...
Milda Faye Estes
Dec 22, 2024
Milda Faye Estes, 81, of Olathe, and formerly of Ashland, died December 22, 2024 at Olathe Hospice House, in Olathe, Kansas.
Milda was born February 7, 1943 in Hamilton, Ohio to Ralph and Edna {Tussey} Van Winkle.
She married John Estes on November 28, 1964.
Milda loved to study the Bible, listening to Elvis, bowling, and volleyball. She also loved reading about current...
Neila Warren
Dec 21, 2024
Neila Ruth Warren, 87, of Wooster passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Accord Care in Orrville. Neila was born March 6, 1937, in Jeromesville to Lester Virgil and Helen Ruth {Drabenstott} Billheimer. She married Charles W. Warren on June 25, 1972. He passed away on December 21, 2017.
Neila was a dedicated employee for Frito Lay for 44 years, retiring...
Carson Duane Smith
Dec 21, 2024
Carson Duane Smith, 87, of Wadsworth, died December 21, 2024 at Barberton Hospital.
Carson was born October 16, 1937 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Rollin and Vera {Frase} Smith.
Carson served in the United States Army in the 1950s.
He married Carolyn Jean Shick on November 22, 1958.
Carson worked for Smith’s Dairy for 47 years. He enjoyed farming, going on fishing trips, and photography.
Carson...
Richard Floyd Manning
Dec 19, 2024
Richard Floyd Manning, 81, went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 19, 2024, while residing at Avenue at Wooster and in the care of Hospice.
Richard was born on March 23, 1943, and was raised with his family of 9 in Salem, OH.
After graduation, He worked as a draftsman at Hunt Valve in Salem, where he met Patricia (Griffith),...
Teresa Mae Stafford
Dec 16, 2024
Teresa Mae Stafford, 59, of Marietta, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Teresa was born March 11, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio to Charles and Mary Stafford.
She was the middle of seven children and a daddy’s girl. Teresa was a free spirit and enjoyed impromptu traveling. She loved to take care of people and was an excellent caregiver....
Ellen Marie Boyd
Dec 16, 2024
Ellen Marie Boyd, 78, of Mansfield, died December 16, 2024 at Good Shepherd, in Ashland.
Ellen was born May 8, 1946 in Uniontown, PA to John and Dorothy {Wright} Savage.
Ellen was a homemaker. She enjoyed camping and shopping.
Ellen will be deeply missed by her significant other of 23 years Sam LaRue; children Gene Rhea, Teresa LaPoint, Bruce (BJ) (Jennie) Au, and...
Darlene Vivian Walker
Dec 12, 2024
Darlene Vivian Walker, born on October 22, 1948, in Parkersburg, WV, passed away in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Betty Montgomery, and siblings Gary and Valerie Montgomery.
Darlene is survived by her husband, Oris Walker of Belleville; son Rick Mendez of Columbus, Ohio; daughter Katy Walker , and grandchildren Lily, WB, and Myah of...
Louise McIlvaine
Dec 12, 2024
Louise McIlvaine, 88, of Wooster, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Danbury Senior Living, in Wooster while holding hands with her twin sister Lois.
Louise was born March 27, 1936, in Cowen, WV to Van and Naomi Bessie {Brady} Drysdale. She was a member of the first graduating class of Norwayne High School in 1954. Louise married Dale McIlvaine on...
Pauline Elloise Burkey - Lally
Dec 12, 2024
Pauline Elloise Burkey-Lally, 93, of Doylestown, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side.
Pauline was born on August 19, 1931, in Ashland to Della (Dague) and Jesse Perkins and later adopted by Lloyd and Mabel Irene Jacobs. She graduated from Wellington High School and then Riggs Lemar Beauty College. She married Theodore G....
Paul D Yoder
Dec 12, 2024
Paul D. Yoder, 87, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of Massillon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024.
He was born on June 29, 1937 to David and Arie Yoder in Holmes County, Ohio.
Paul married the love of his life, Margery Ann Derr, on September 6, 1959. Their children are Jerry Yoder (deceased) and Robin Hopton.
He worked multiple jobs...
Constance Charlotte Reese
Dec 11, 2024
Constance “Connie” Reese passed away peacefully at Riverside Nursing Home, McConnelsville, Ohio, on December 11, 2024. She was born the 7th of 12 children to Roland and Cecile Gagnon on November 28, 1934, in Milbury, Massachusetts. She is preceded in death by five brothers-Roger Gagnon, Norman Gagnon, Andy Gagnon, Paul Gagnon, and Pete Gagnon; three sisters-Jacqueline Plante, Jeanne Johnson, and...
Rodney Kick
Dec 10, 2024
Rodney “Rod” Lee Kick, 68, of Apple Creek, died December 10, 2024 at his residence.
Rod was born July 24, 1956 in Wooster, Ohio to Gerald and Marilyn {Condry} Kick.
Rod graduated from Wooster High School.
He married Joyce Gardiner on July 24, 2000.
Rod worked at Wooster Products and was a mechanic by trade. Before then he owned a few gas stations in...
Beverly Joan Young
Dec 9, 2024
Beverly Joan Young, 92, of Ashland, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at Brethren Care in Ashland.
Beverly was born May 29, 1932, in Walhonding, Ohio to James and Arah {Walters} Fry. She married Harvey Young on June 14, 1952. He passed away on May 28, 2024.
Beverly was the secretary for the Superintendent of the Ridgewood School District in West Lafayette,...
Stefanie Kauffman
Dec 8, 2024
Stefanie Jo Kauffman, age 51, of Homer, Ohio, made her grand exit to the great beyond on Sunday evening, December 8, 2024. She slipped away peacefully in the arms of her sister and mama.
Her health struggle with kidney failure for numerous years simply became impossible to overcome. Being the willful soul that she has always been, she decided to depart...
Eugene "Gene" Vaubel
Dec 8, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Vaubel, 80, of Wooster, died December 8, 2024 at Wayne County Care Center, in Wooster, Ohio.
Eugene was born September 26, 1944 in Millersburg, Ohio to Wilbert Vaubel and Harriett {Patterson} Vaubel-Fox.
He married Lois {Mann} Vaubel on September 11, 1967.
Eugene retired from Rubbermaid in Wooster for 37 years in the year 2000. He enjoyed riding his Harley, tinkering in...
Paul Warren Bright
Dec 6, 2024
Paul Warren Bright, 85, of Ashland, died December 6, 2024 at his home.
Paul was born June 7, 1939 in Woodsfield, Ohio to Harry and Mary {Thomas} Bright.
He married Mary Ruth Benner on December 4, 1958.
Paul was a parts manager for many years, and was a farmer. Paul and his wife were Deacons at Maple Grove Church of the Brethren. He...
Perry Lestor Hall
Dec 6, 2024
Perry Lestor Hall, 73, of Williamstown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center.
Perry was born on May 3, 1951 in Marietta to Paul and Juanita {Scott} Hall.
He graduated from Caldwell High School in 1969 and received his associate’s degree from Hocking Community College in 1971. Perry was a member of...
Laura Lea Simoncic-Pfeifer
Dec 5, 2024
Laura Lea Simoncic-Pfeifer, age 70, of Lodi, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster. Born on August 12, 1954, in Berea, Ohio, to Wilbur and Wilma Mae (Gorder) Bjorklund, Laura lived a life full of color and creativity.
A free spirit with a deep love for flowers, Laura found her passion working as a...
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