Carolyn D. (Jones) Lytle, 78
Orrville — Carolyn D. (Jones) Lytle, age 78, of Orrville, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 27, 2025, at her home in Orrville. Carolyn was born on November 20, 1946, in Massillon, to the late Leonard and Mildred (Colquit) Jones, graduated from Orrville High School in 1965, and earn a nursing degree from the Salem Nursing…
Read MoreBetty J. Miller, 86
Betty J. Miller, 86, of Winesburg, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Majora Lane in Millersburg. She was born in Massillon on April 19, 1939 to the late Walter O. and Anna M. (Everhart) Mann. She was a member of Longenecker Evangelical Anabaptist Fellowship. She is survived by her children, Deborah (Volley) Rogers…
Read MoreJanice A. Amstutz, 70
Orrville – Janice A. Amstutz, age 70, of Orrville, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Janice was born on October 10, 1954, in Orrville, Ohio, to the late Menno and Elda (Steiner) Neuenschwander and graduated from Dalton High School in…
Read MoreDawn M. Campbell, 55
Orrville – Dawn M. Campbell, age 55, of Orrville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster, following a courageous battle with cancer. Dawn was born on February 24, 1970, in Baldwinsville, New York, to the late Henry and Arlene (Kentile) Campbell. She graduated from CW Baker High School…
Read MoreSpecial Dalton Village Council meeting 7 p.m. June 26
Dalton Village Council special meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26 in the lower level of Village Hall. Agenda: discussion of open mayor position, discussion of hiring village employee, discussion budget approval, discussion of new president of council.
Read MoreBeverly A. Horst, 73
Beverly A. Horst, 73, of Kidron, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. She was born in Wayne County on May 25, 1952 to the late Harold B. and Ella N. (Nussbaum) Horst and had been a life resident of Kidron. She worked at Kidron Town and Country for many…
Read MoreDalton mayor resigns abruptly; council president next in line
DALTON Mayor Patrick Sword resigned as mayor at the end of a special meeting Friday. Sword previously served as council president and filled the position in Spring 2024 of mayor after Mayor Blake Nussbaum resigned for health reasons. Sword opted not to receive the mayor’s salary. Former mayor Dennis Finley served as an administrative assistant.…
Read MoreJames H. Shuman, 76
Apple Creek – James H. Shuman, age 76, of Apple Creek, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Born on September 8, 1948, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, James was the son of the late Harvey and Marjorie (Leasure) Shuman. He graduated from Springfield…
Read MoreSpecial council meeting 5 p.m. Friday, June 20
Dalton Village Council has a special council meeting at 5 p.m. Friday, June 20 at Village Hall. The only agenda item is to vote to consider moving a part-time village police officer to a full-time position.
Read MoreOlga Jane Berk, 84
Orrville – Olga Jane Berk, age 84, of Orrville, passed away at 2:20 am on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, following a brief, but valiant fight against pneumonia. She was surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren, who sang and prayed over her as she peacefully entered the presence of her…
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