Karen Mansker, 76
Karen Mansker, 76, of Dalton, Ohio, passed away on August 8, 2025, with her family at her bedside, after a period of declining health due to a long battle with cancer. Karen was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Mansker (Rockwood, IL) and the late Esther M. Nance-Hartman (Chester, IL). Karen was born on…
Read MoreLois Short, 93
Lois Short, a forever resident of Wayne County, died Sunday, August 3. She was 93. The family will honor her wishes for a brief inurnment service to be held at the Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman on August 19, 2025 at 10:15 am. Those who wish to attend should gather at the entrance to…
Read MoreKenneth E. Krotky, 75
Kenneth E. Krotky, 75, of Dalton passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. He was born in Massillon on August 21, 1949 to the late Russell and Mildred (Graber) Krotky and married Bobbie Wertz on April 29, 1972 and she survives. Ken was a US Army veteran and retired from…
Read MoreDalton grad shines spotlight on auditorium
PHOTO BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN The Dalton Local Auditorium celebrates 30 years next year. Dalton graduate Anna Carraway is working to preserve the interesting history surrounding its construction and the names of those who contributed. A list of contributors who made the Dalton Local Auditorium possible 30 years ago is rarely seen by community…
Read MoreAnnual fundraiser helps ‘Mother Teresa of Haiti’
PHOTO PROVIDED Friends for Haitian Relief has its third annual fundraising event 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 at Grace Church, 4599 Burbank Road, Wooster. The Haiti Benefit Dinner includes a haystack dinner dessert bar and silent auction to help raise funds for children in need in Haiti. A brief presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.…
Read MoreSonnenberg Village comes to life with 18th annual festival
By CHRISTINA McCUNE DGKN managing editor KIDRON Practice your fiddle and perfect your best beard. The peaceful Sonnenberg Village will be coming to life Aug. 9 with music, activities, food, contests, a play production and more. Take a step back in time as you step into this village at 13497 Hackett Road, Apple Creek, just…
Read MoreMemorial game canceled; fireworks to be rescheduled
Youth softball players (pictured here Kyla Mehaffie, Mackenzie Raber, and Morghan Wenger) warmed up the crowd for the fourth annual Janine Ramer Memorial softball game before it poured July 28 and also before tornado warnings were issued. PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography John Tyrrell took an aerial photo of the crowd who…
Read MoreMichael S. Rhine, 64
Michael S. Rhine, age 64, of Marshallville, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls and Stow, died Friday, August 1, 2025, at his residence, following a period of declining health. Michael was born on August 3, 1960, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Thomas J. “Pete” and Kay (Latham) Rhine. He graduated from Smithville High School in the…
Read MoreKris Schloneger Geib, 58
It’s with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Kris Schloneger Geib. Kris, 58, passed on Friday August 1st, 2025 following complications from a massive stroke in May. Her parents welcomed her with open arms into heaven, and she is whole again. Kris had the most beautiful soul. She had an expressive smile and the…
Read MoreJoyce E. Kaufmann, 90
Orrville — Joyce E. Kaufmann, age 90, of Orrville, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. Born on April 15, 1935, in Orrville, she was the daughter of the late Otis W. and Helen Kaufmann. Joyce graduated from Orrville High School and went on to earn her degree from…
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