Fannie J. Miller, 88
Fannie J. Miller, 88, of 4998 Fountain Nook Road, Apple Creek, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. She was born in Wayne County on May 28, 1937, to the late John E. and Mattie (Miller) Troyer and married Dan H. Miller on January 16, 1958. He died on March 5, 2021. She was a…
Read MoreParade of Homes puts builders, community support on display
The house at 2058 W Market St., Orrville, built by Sommer and Swartzentruber Contractors is for sale. This and seven other houses are on the route for the 2025 HBA of Wayne & Holmes Counties’ Parade of Homes. The house at 2133 Morningsong Lane, Wooster, is for sale and was built by Weaver Custom Homes.…
Read MoreDeacon J. Shupp, 49
Deacon J. Shupp, age 49, of Cleveland Heights died September 12, 2025 at Hospice of the Western Reserve- Medina after an extended period of declining health. Deacon was born the son of Connie J. (Demlow) and James R. Shupp on April 1, 1976 in Wooster Ohio. He attended school in Orrville and graduated Orrville…
Read MoreDavid A. Gray, 68
David A. Gray, age 68, of Orrville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster, surrounded by family and loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 15, 1957, in Orrville, Ohio, David was the son of the late Robert and Peggy (Richmond) Gray. He graduated…
Read MoreScott Allen Lipscomb, 53
Scott Allen Lipscomb, 53, of Dalton, formerly of Massillon, stepped into eternity far too soon on Sunday morning, September 14, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 18, 1971, in Massillon, Ohio, Scott was a man whose presence left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. He was a devoted…
Read MorePeggy A. Gray, 91
Peggy A. Gray, age 91, of Orrville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Wayne County Care Center in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Peggy was born on April 11, 1934, in Orrville, Ohio, to the late Delmas “Curly” and Hazel (Treadway) Richmond. While working as a waitress at the Manhattan…
Read MoreDalton, Mt. Eaton kick off historical figures tour
Dalton Historical Society will feature an exhibit on Vic Gerber, Edwin S. Wertz, and Joe Walcott on Sept. 14. Mt. Eaton’s display on the same day will feature James Galbraith and Frank Foster. SUBMITTED BY VICKI SLATER Dalton Community Historical Society Eleven area historical societies are joining together for a Historical Figures of Wayne County…
Read MoreDaniel “Dan” Paul Eicher, 65
Daniel “Dan” Paul Eicher, age 65, of North Lawrence, Ohio, passed away at his home, surrounded by loved ones on Monday, September 8, 2025. Born in Orrville, Ohio, on September 21, 1959, Dan was the son of Robert Eicher Sr. and the late Joan Eicher. Dan will be remembered most for his unwavering work ethic,…
Read MoreJessica N. “Jessie” Snyder, 44
Orrville — Jessica N. “Jessie” Snyder, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Born on October 12, 1980, in Canton, Jessie was the daughter of Gary and Barbara (Elvey) Snyder. She graduated from Central Christian High School in 1998 and attended Bluffton College. She worked as a nursing aide in several local…
Read MoreEletha “Lee” Tufts, 90
Eletha “Lee” Tufts was born on November 18, 1934 to C.Hollis Tufts and Maude (Pepper) Tufts. Lee graduated from Westport, NY high school in 1952 and from Plattsburgh State Teacher’s College in 1956 with a degree in Home Economics. Lee married David Elrick on July 5, 1958. He died in 1982. She married Cletus Gerber…
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