Charles E. Squire, 90
Orrville — Charles E. Squire, age 90, of Orrville, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, after a period of declining health. Charles leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength and unwavering love for his family. Charles was born on March 30, 1935, in Union City, Pennsylvania, to John Theodore and Gladys (Bennett) Squire. He graduated…
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PHOTO BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN From left, Dalton Police Officer Robert Foster and Chief Eric McFarren, Dalton Mayor Dave Gibson, Steve Uhl, Brian Haasz, Jenifer Hoffman, Dalton Assistant Fire Chief Ted Elder, Jess Roberts, Dalton Fire advanced EMT and firefighter, and Natasha Wenger, Dalton Fire paramedic attended a brief ceremony last week at Sarchione…
Read MoreRobert W. Troyer, 85
Robert W. Troyer, 85, of 13257 Harrison Road, Apple Creek, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born in Holmes County on September 24, 1940 to the late William A. and Fannie D. (Mast) Troyer, and on March 17, 1966 he married Edna J. Hershberger,…
Read MoreChad David Seifried, 50
Chad David Seifried, 50, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 following a year-long battle with cancer. Chad was born on October 14, 1975 in Fridley, Minnesota. He grew up in Orrville, and after attending Orrville High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy, spending the next 10 years serving his country. Following his…
Read MoreJoyce Pauline Gerber, 88
Dalton– Joyce Pauline Gerber of Dalton, Ohio, passed away suddenly on November 15, 2025, following a period of declining health. Joyce was born on January 15, 1937 to the late Iris Pauline (McIlvaine) and William Walter Bell. Her childhood was shaped by her father’s military service, and she grew up in many places, attending 11…
Read MoreElliana Evelyn Mae Lax, 2 months
Orrville — Elliana Evelyn Mae Lax, age 2 months, 4 days old, of Orrville, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Aultman Orrville Hospital. Elliana was born on September 11, 2025, in Wooster, Ohio, to Ashlea Morgan Lax. Elliana was only here for a moment, but she filled that moment with a lifetime’s worth…
Read MoreIN HER OWN WORDS: Local girl scout troop improving community on way to award
PHOTOS PROVIDED Layla Ries, Jordan Pettaway and Rory Nussbaum from Girl Scout Troop #3574 from Orrville/Dalton have been working toward earning their bronze award. The troop partnered with Caring Closet in Smithville for their project. Rory Nussbaum and members of Girl Scout Troop #3574 completed several projects toward earning their bronze award. By RORY NUSSBAUM…
Read MoreSusan Lynn Ellis, 57
Rittman — Susan Lynn Ellis, age 57, of Rittman, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Autumnwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rittman, following a period of declining health. Susan was born on January 5, 1968, in Orrville, Ohio, to Byron and Lois (Geiser) Gerber. She graduated from Orrville High School in 1986. On…
Read MoreBrandon Michael “Milkman” Sidle, 41
Wooster – Brandon Michael “Milkman” Sidle, age 41, of Wooster, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Wooster Community Hospital, following a brief period of declining health. Brandon was born on October 29, 1984, in Orrville, to Dennis and Jody (Wharton) Sidle. He was a 2003 graduate of Smithville High School and worked as…
Read MoreCarol Kuhlins, 85
Carol Kuhlins MASSILLON – Carol Jean (Barnes) Kuhlins, aged 85, passed away on November 11, 2025. Born on January 18, 1940 in Massillon, OH to the late William and Agnes (Miller) Barnes, she was a 1958 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and resident of Dalton and Tuscarawas Township. She always seemed to be…
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