Michael C. “Mike” Wagner, 72
Orrville — Michael C. “Mike” Wagner, age 72, of Orrville, died Friday, January 16, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster, following a long period of declining health. Mike was born on December 31, 1953, in Orrville, to the late William and Wanda (Rose) Wagner and was a 1972 graduate of Orrville High School. He…
Read MoreRosemary (Farelli) Powley, 91
Rosemary (Farelli) Powley, age 91 of Dalton, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. She was born in Canton on September 21, 1934 to the late Louis and Enrichetta (Boccuti) Farelli. She graduated in 1952 from Timken Vocational High School and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish at St. Anthony Church. Rosemary…
Read MorePaul Brenneman, 93
ORRVILLE — Paul Brenneman, age 93, of Orrville, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, following a brief illness. Paul was born in Orrville, OH. He graduated from Orrville High School in the Class of 1951. He married Evelyn in Logan, OH. They were married for 71 years and had three children. Evelyn survives. Paul worked…
Read MoreConnie V. Prough, 85
Orrville – On December 18, 2025 at 4:55 am, Connie V. Prough, age 85, left this world of exile to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, following a period of declining health. Connie was born April 6, 1940, in Orrville, Ohio, to the late Stanley and Mary (Handwerk) Ziegler. She attended Orrville High…
Read MorePaula M. Hatfield, 71
Paula M. Hatfield, 71, of Doylestown, OH passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 4, 2026 following a period of declining health. She was born in Columbus on August 8, 1954 to Paul Alford and Lois (Smith) Alford Henry and married Richard E. “Dick” Hatfield on February 12, 1971 and he survives. They would have celebrated…
Read MoreWayne County Health Department Pop-Up Food Pantry Set for Jan. 13
DGKN staff report WOOSTER The Wayne County Health Department in collaboration with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will be hosting its next monthly pop-up food pantry on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the health department offices at 244 W South St., Wooster. This pantry will be drive-thru style.…
Read MoreMason Poore, 14
Mason Poore, age 14 Mason Poore was a bright light in the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. At just 14 years old, Mason left behind a legacy far bigger than his years—one defined by love, loyalty, energy, and a heart that truly cared for others. Mason was passionate and full…
Read MoreJudy A. (Bachman) Musselman, 64
ORRVILLE — Judy A. (Bachman) Musselman, age 64, of Orrville, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster, following a recent illness. Judy was born on December 14, 1961, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to Eugene and Kathryn (Marty) Bachman. She graduated from Norwayne High School and the Wayne County Career Center…
Read MoreMarilyn Joan Gessel, 89
Marilyn Joan Gessel, 89, of Wooster, passed away Wednesday December 31 at the Wayne County Care Center. She was born in Whigville, Ohio in Noble County on February 24, 1936 to the late Joseph Grant and Clarice Aleda (Danford) Guiler. Marilyn was a 1954 graduate of Summerfield High School and married Carl Robert (Bob) Gessel…
Read MorePaul A. Chamberlin, 81
Dalton – Paul A. Chamberlin, age 81, of Dalton, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at Shady Lawn Health Care Community in Dalton, following a period of declining health. Paul was born on February 17, 1944, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Hank and Jesse Chamberlin. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School and…
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