Clarence Wayne DeVore, 83
Clarence Wayne DeVore, age 83, of Orrville, passed away Tuesday May 9, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Clarence was a lifelong resident of Ohio, born on June 30, 1939 in Rush Twp, Tuscarawas County. He went to school and grew up in Deersville. Later, he lived much…
Read MoreFred H. Seckel Sr., 76
Orrville — Fred H. Seckel Sr., age 76, of Orrville, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his residence in Orrville, following a period of declining health. Fred was born on February 13, 1947, in Orrville, Ohio, to the late Paul and Freda (Studer) Seckel, graduated from Orrville High School in 1965, and served as a…
Read MoreJoy L. Becker, 64
Orrville — Joy L. Becker, age 64, of Orrville, formerly of Urbana, IL, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Joy was born on July 22, 1958, in Barnesville, Ohio, to the late Edmond and Charlotte (Haslam) Friesel and attended Tuslaw High School. She worked as…
Read MoreAnna Elizabeth Geiser Amstutz Neuenschwander, 97
Anna Elizabeth Geiser Amstutz Neuenschwander was born April 24, 1926 near Kidron, Ohio. She was the second oldest and first daughter of David and Etta (Gerber) Geiser. She grew up working hard on the family farm. Her first language was Swiss and she did not learn to speak English until she started school at six…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. SUPERSTAR ON STAFF: Suzanne Roebuck
Suzanne Roebuck DES paraprofessional Reason for selection: Mrs. Roebuck shines as a DES Paraprofessional. Whether she is helping students in the classroom, covering recess or helping students cross the street, Mrs. Roebuck always goes above and beyond what is required. Her dedication to DES is evident every day through the compassion and caring she shows…
Read MoreJoyce A. (Yoder) Zurcher, 89
Joyce A. (Yoder) Zurcher, 89, of Wilmot, OH, passed away on Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at Walnut Hills Nursing Home following a period of declining health. Born Sun. Sept. 17, 1933, to the late Nelson A. and Lillian A. (Shanower) Yoder, she grew up in Wilmot, attended school there and in Beach City, graduating in…
Read MoreHead to Orrville for National Train Day
PHOTO PROVIDED BY ORHS A young rider enjoys the sights from a recent train ride in Orrville. The Orrville Railroad Heritage Society celebrates National Train Day May 13 with activities at both locations. Submitted by Anna M. Davidson, ORHS Board Chairman Enjoy railroading fun May 13 with the Orrville Railroad Heritage Society as the…
Read MoreMaxine Sommerfeldt, 91
Marshallville — Maxine Sommerfeldt, age 91, of Marshallville, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her home in Marshallville surrounded by her family, following a period of declining health. Maxine was born on November 19, 1931, in Marshallville, Ohio, to the late Harry and Ellen (Lance) Werntz and graduated from Dalton High School in 1949.…
Read MoreWayne County Health Department continue to offer Covid-19 vaccine At-Home Test Kits at no charge to residents
DGKN staff report WOOSTER As of May 11, the Federal Government has declared the end of the Public Health Emergency. And while some benefits and funding related to the Covid‐19 pandemic may go away for citizens and entities, the Wayne County Health Department will continue to offer Covid‐19 vaccines and Covid‐19 at home test kits…
Read MoreGene Bryant Nussbaum, 60
Gene Bryant Nussbaum, 60, a resident of Rockingham, VA formerly of Phoenix, AZ area, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at his home. Gene was born on November 27,1962 in Orrville, OH and was a son of Gordon Everette and Marjorie Ann Gerber Nussbaum of Dalton, OH. On April 7, 1984 at Oak Grove Mennonite…
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