Dennis R. “Denny” Steiner, 80
Orrville — Dennis R. “Denny” Steiner, age 80, of Orrville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster, following a long period of declining health. Denny was born on December 23, 1945, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Dale and Katherine (Rich) Steiner. A 1964 graduate of Orrville High…
Read MoreFrederick O. Rehm, 88
MARSHALLVILLE — Frederick O. Rehm, age 88, of Marshallville, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Doylestown Health Care Center, following a period of declining health. Frederick was born on April 3, 1937, in Orrville, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Josephine (Fisher) Rehm. On July 14, 1956, he married the love of his…
Read MoreRicky F. Bauman, 44
Orrville – Ricky F. Bauman, age 44, of Orrville, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. Ric was born on April 24, 1981, in Wooster, Ohio, to Tom Bauman and Anita Green. He graduated from Norwayne High School in 1999 and later married Jeffrey Taylor on August…
Read MoreSally A. O’Dell, 84
Wooster – Sally A. O’Dell, age 84, of Wooster, formerly of Orrville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Sally was born on September 8, 1941, in Plymouth, Indiana, to the late Howard and Margaret (Metheny) Knepper. She was united in…
Read MoreVicki D. Marshall, 82
Orrville – Vicki D. Marshall, age 82, of Orrville, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley Assisted Living in Poland, Ohio, following a period of declining health. Vicki was born on May 4, 1943, in Fostoria, Ohio, to the late Dewey and Elizabeth (Householder) Smith. She graduated from Fostoria High School…
Read MoreDonald W. Torgler, 95
Wooster, Ohio – Don has dropped his remote for the last time. Donald W. Torgler, 95, passed away February 8, 2026 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare after a two-week illness. He had a wonderful life and had continued to be healthy and active, making countless friends along the way. He will be remembered for the twinkle…
Read MoreCOURT NEWS: Drug trafficking duo convicted and sentenced
DGKN staff report AKRON Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced Feb. 9 that Dylan Bond, 29, of Marshallville, was found guilty of various drug trafficking charges and his role in the overdose death of Jaclyn Ballard, 47, of Cuyahoga Falls. He was also found guilty of leading law enforcement on a car chase through multiple…
Read MoreKenneth Eugene Weaver, 65
Kenneth Eugene Weaver, 65, of Apple Creek, died peacefully at his home on February 4, 2026, surrounded by his wife, children, and sisters. Ken was born March 31, 1960, in Wooster, Ohio, the son of Ben and Ada Mae (Hershberger) Weaver. He graduated from Central Christian High School in 1978 and went on to a…
Read MoreSandra L. Boulet, 85
DALTON – Sandra L. Boulet, age 85, passed away on January 31, 2026. Born on March 1, 1940 in Woodsfield, OH to the late Woodrow and Eva (Christman) Brownfield, she was a resident of Dalton for the past 64 years. Sandra had retired as owner of Meadow Lane Country Store and had spent the last…
Read MoreDaniel “Danny” D. Butzer, age 78
Orrville – Daniel “Danny” D. Butzer, age 78, of Orrville, died Monday, February 2, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster, following a sudden illness. Daniel was born on April 20, 1947, in North Lawrence, Ohio, to the late Clyde and Marjorie (Brown) Butzer. He graduated from Smithville High School in 1965. On September 1,…
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